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Kids love Touch-A-Truck events, here is where you can find them in Hampton Roads!

From kids’ CrossFit classes and youth strength training to speed clinics, running programs, and sports performance training, there’s something for every age and ability level.

Fall is a great time for concerts! Here is our BIG LIST of this season’s Outdoor Fall Concerts in Hampton Roads!

Families head out for a weekend of fun and nobody wants to leave their furry kid home on a Saturday. The good news is that Hampton Roads has a lot of outdoor space, and most of the events can be found close to home.

Try Hockey For Free Day is Saturday, October 3, 2026. Kids ages 4 to 9 can try ice hockey at no cost at participating locations throughout Hampton Roads.

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.

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.

Is your child a budding star? Hampton Roads is bursting with opportunities for kids and teens who love acting, musical theater, or film.

Need a Date Night? Here is our list of Upcoming Parents’ Night Out Events in Hampton Roads!

Does your active child love to draw, paint, or create? Check out our local business listings for art classes for kids of all ages!

Does your child light up when a princess, a superhero or a favorite storybook character walks into the room? This is our running list of local events with character themes, costumed character visits and meet-and-greets in Hampton Roads, pulled from our daily calendar and updated all year long.

Registration is now open for the popular annual fundraiser and help support CHKD when you Make a Scarecrow, Make a Difference!

Teacher workdays, single-day holidays, long weekends…. we now have a list to help you track down ideas for those single “out of school” days!

Does your Active Child love to cook and/or help you in the kitchen? Check out the local Listings under "Cooking Classes" For Kids in Hampton Roads!

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.

Are you looking for a tutoring program for your active child? Most kids need extra support at some point in their academic career. We have ideas for you! 

Our BIG List of Upcoming Homeschool Events in Hampton Roads!

Does your Active Child LOVE Animals and/or being outside in Nature? Make sure to check out the local Listings under "Animals and Nature" for local Programs and Opportunities For Kids in Hampton Roads!

Our local listings of Homeschool Resources and Activities for Kids of all ages in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

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

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!

Local pediatric therapists in Hampton Roads! Find speech, occupational, and physical therapy services to support your child’s development.

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!

There are lots of great museums and historical places in Hampton Roads that offer great family programs.