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Some kids don’t just play out their adventures – they tell them. Over and over. With details. With characters. With dramatic sound effects. If that sounds like your child, you may already have a creative writer on your hands. Hampton Roads offers some great creative writing programs for kids and teens!

Discover local STEM and academic programs for kids in Hampton Roads—find tutoring, robotics, coding, and science classes by city.

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!

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!

Dates of enrollment and links to eligibility and registration information for 2026-2027 Virginia Public Preschool Programs in Hampton Roads.

Explore local private preschool programs by city, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, and Hampton.

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 private school programs in Hampton Roads – Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Smithfield, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Yorktown VA.

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

Our Annual BIG LIST of Vacation Bible School programs in Hampton Roads, Virginia – Updated for Summer 2026 and new programs will continue to be added!

Plan for family fun! Explore playgrounds, open play, art studios, and more in Hampton Roads—organized by city for easy planning.

Everyone is gearing up for the 2026-2027 school year in Hampton Roads! Here are some upcoming events to celebrate going back to school (some with free school supplies).

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!

The latest Virginia Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry in Hampton Roads (Southside). Please share the schedule with families who may need assistance.

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! 😎

A YEAR OF PIZZA Giveaway Winners!, and Promo Codes to save on your upcoming 4th of July orders from Papa Johns Pizza of Hampton Roads!

Ideas for Water Fun with Kids – Pools, Spraygrounds, Splash Pads and Water Parks in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

A place for kids to play when it is too hot, too cold, too rainy, or a day that is just too much of everything. Parents, get ready to take those deep, relaxing breaths, here is our list of local indoor playgrounds & play spaces in Hampton Roads!

The Fourth of July in Hampton Roads means lots of local fun! Find your local fireworks and celebrations here!

Our BIG LIST of Local 757 Summer Movie Admission Specials in Hampton Roads is back! Showtimes, locations, and 2026 movie schedules in one place.

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

The Student Freedom Pass is now available for youth ages 13 to 17 and allows for FREE unlimited rides on Hampton Roads Transit (Bus, Light Rail & Ferry).

Whether it’s your baby’s first smile, your teen’s graduation, or a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, our curated list of Hampton Roads photographers will help you find the perfect professional to capture those irreplaceable moments.

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

Does your Active Child love yoga? Check out the local Listings for Yoga Programs For Kids in Hampton Roads!