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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.

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!

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

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!

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

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

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!

Our BIG List of Upcoming Homeschool Events in Hampton Roads!

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

Friday, August 7, 2026 kicks off this season’s Tax-Free Shopping Weekend in Virginia!

Here is our updated BIG LIST of Current Museum Exhibits in Hampton Roads Virginia!

Summer 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! 😎

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!

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

Whether you are visiting the area or a local family looking to take in the sights on your staycation, there are Tours throughout the Hampton Roads region that focus not just on the natural beauty of the area but also on the rich history surrounding Coastal Virginia.

FREE Family Fun? You’re in the right place – here are some great ideas for FREE Local Family Fun in Hampton Roads!

Find local volunteer opportunities in Hampton Roads, Virginia (both for youth, and for family groups) on this post.

Looking for family fun in Hampton Roads? Find local farms offering pick-your-own blueberries and blackberries—perfect for a sweet summer day with the kids!

Local farms where you can bring the family out to pick their own peaches straight off the tree, in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

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.

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