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Fall in Hampton Roads is packed with fun, free, and family-friendly activities—and we’ve rounded them all up in one easy-to-use guide!

September 15 – October 15, 2026, is Hispanic Heritage Month! This month of celebration focuses on the achievements, histories, traditions, diversity, and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States.

It is always free to add your family-friendly local event to the MyActiveChild.com Hampton Roads calendar. Here is everything you need to know to make sure your event gets seen and makes it onto the correct breakout lists!

Fireworks are the perfect excuse for staying up past early bedtimes and celebrating everything from carnivals, baseball, Independence Day, and every occasion in between. Here is our roundup of where you can find Fireworks Displays in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

Our BIG List of Upcoming Homeschool Events in Hampton Roads!

Explore our local listings of Family-Friendly Performances, Concerts, and Live Shows in Hampton Roads, don’t miss your favorites!

You must plan ahead and register for Angel Tree Assistance! Salvation Army locations will be registering eligible families for Christmas Assistance for the 2026 holiday season in SEPTEMBER. Please share with those who could benefit from these programs during the holiday season!

Find encouragement, connection, and guidance with local events for parents – because you don’t have to do it all alone.

This post lists current discounts and ways to save money on local Museum admission, membership or tours in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

One of the best times of year! Find out where to pick your own apples – local apple picking in Hampton Roads, VA!

Pumpkin Patches in Hampton Roads! Find the best local places for pumpkins, hayrides, fall activities and family fun on this list!

Hurricane season in Hampton Roads begins each year on June 1st, but storms come through the area throughout the year – now is the time to get your emergency plans in place!

Share your information or flyer on MyActiveChild.com! We can’t possibly include them all in our general or sponsored posts, but we now have a new way to share this information – as a Community Announcement on MyActiveChild.com!

Local childcare and daycare programming for infants, toddlers and school aged children in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Younger kids love storytime and having books read to them. There are so many local storytimes in Hampton Roads they needed their own list – Here is our BIG LIST of upcoming Storytimes!

Don’t miss the Isle of Wight County Fair this fall in Windsor, VA!

Teens! These upcoming activities are open to and/or designed for teens in Hampton Roads – including Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and beyond.

Explore our seasonal guide of Hampton Roads’ top local farms for u-pick, family activities, educational programs, and delicious local produce.

Hampton Roads is a vibrant hub for anime events, comic conventions, cosplay meetups, and pop culture expos where fans of all ages can connect, create, and celebrate their favorite characters and fandoms.

We are building a MEMORY WALL of Your Local Family Memories, built by events and information you found on Myactivechild.com Hampton Roads.

If your active child loves stargazing don’t miss the FREE Sky Watch series at Northwest River Park!

For Hampton Roads families who have a rising Kindergartener there is now one website that helps you find the needed registration requirements and links for your area!

Discover upcoming local events in Hampton Roads focused on American history, Virginia heritage, and hands-on learning experiences for kids and families.

This program allows military personnel and their families to visit over 2,000 participating museums for FREE. Check out this post for participating museums in Hampton Roads!

The perfect pastime for your ACTIVE child! These local running events have something for the whole family. Sign up today!