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Fields of wildflowers and sunflowers are gorgeous, make beautiful backdrops for photographs, and bringing them home brings a little bit of sunshine indoors!

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.

The good news is that there are programs designed specifically to help kids and teens build strong social skills in a supportive environment. These programs often use guided activities, group practice, and coaching to help children develop the tools they need to connect with others and feel more confident in social situations.

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

Strawberry season is a delicious time of year in Hampton Roads. Check out Our BIG LIST of Where to Pick Your Own Strawberries- this list is updated regularly through the season April – June.

Summer reading programs open to Military Families in Hampton Roads, Virginia and other locations, worldwide.

All Aboard! Another great event for the active child who loves trains!

Moms, here are some opportunities for a special date night with your little guy….

Local Activities, Events and Celebrations in honor of Black History Month in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Updated for 2026!

2025 is the year of the Snake! Celebration the Lunar New Year throughout Hampton Roads at these scheduled events!

Participating restaurants will showcase some favorites dishes and offer new items too on special Restaurant Week Menus offered at a great price.

Here is our list of local events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday in Hampton Roads this month!

Here is our BIG LIST of BIG Holiday Light Displays in Hampton Roads – The perfect locations to help create those magical holiday memories.

2026 is coming fast! Here is Our BIG LIST of Family Friendly New Year’s Fun in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

We have a big list, full of ideas for local fun in Hampton Roads over Winter Break!

Many Hampton Roads area locations are offering public events where you can experience their Nativity displays and/or Bethlehem walks. Here is our BIG LIST!