Williamsburg

  1. Busch Gardens: The Count’s Spooktacular 2025

    Don’t miss not-too-spooky family-friendly fun! The Count’s Spooktacular is back at Busch Gardens this fall on weekends ONLY through November 2, 2025. The Count’s Spooktacular is designed especially for kids ages 0-9.

    September 23, 2025
  2. Homeschool Days at Colonial Williamsburg

    Homeschool Days happen twice a year at Colonial Williamsburg. This year they kick off September 6th!

    August 12, 2025
  3. 2025 Virginia State Tax Holiday

    Friday, August 1, 2025 kicks off this season’s Tax-Free Shopping Weekend in Virginia!

    July 31, 2025
  4. Your Ultimate Guide to Summer Fun for Kids in Hampton Roads! 

    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!

    July 25, 2025
  5. 2025 Summer Reading Kick-Off Events!

    Lots of great summer reading programs are kicking off this month! Come out to sign up for summer reading!

    June 19, 2025
  6. Flash Sale! Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens!

    Limited-time Friday the 13th Flash Sale! Grab your Howl-O-Scream tickets as low as $40.13 each when you buy 2 or more!

    June 13, 2025
  7. Fireworks! Local Displays in Hampton Roads

    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!

    June 11, 2025
  8. Reminder! Clean The Bay Day 2025

    Come together with your friends and neighbors in this annual effort to clean up local Hampton Roads waterways!

    June 6, 2025
  9. Military Families – Summer Reading Programs

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

    June 2, 2025
  10. Summer 2025 – Blue Star Museums in Hampton Roads

    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!

    May 20, 2025
  11. The Museums For All Initiative (Updated!)

    Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,300 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card and a photo ID.

    April 17, 2025
  12. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Hampton Roads

    Each month, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails a high quality, age appropriate book to all registered children, addressed to them, at no cost to the child’s family.

    March 23, 2025
  13. Annual CanStructure Contest (Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads)

    What combines creativity, design, and giving back? The Annual Can-Structure competition to benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank!

    February 25, 2025
  14. Discount: KOA Camping in Williamsburg (through June 10)

    Take advantage of this discount on local camping with the family, available now at the KOA Williamsburg location!

    February 21, 2025
  15. The Annual Great Backyard Bird Count

    This is a fantastic way to get the kids outside in nature, learn about the local wildlife, and contribute to this great event.

    February 10, 2025
  16. Last Minute Gifts! MyActiveChild’s ACTIVE Holiday Gift Guide (Hampton Roads)

    Don’t miss these local programs offering the gift of local Hampton Roads experiences to share with your family this holiday season!

    December 23, 2024
  17. Save up to 50% on Admission to Water Country USA!

    If you plan to go to Water Country USA in 2025, there are a couple of great offers right now!Single Day Admission: Water Country USA Black Friday Sale

    November 13, 2024
  18. GrandFamilies – Relatives as Parents – Kinship Education Series

    Are you a grandparent raising a grandchild or a relative raising a child? This FREE local program is for you and your family.

    October 14, 2024
  19. Reminder: Military Families – Special Education in Virginia

    Local (or soon to be local) military families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), or who have a child with special needs, don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the special education services and supports that are available in the state of Virginia specifically.

    August 21, 2024
  20. Local Events Celebrating the Olympics in Hampton Roads

    The Olympics are kicking off in Paris and families all around Hampton Roads are getting ready to settle in to watch amazing athletic performances from athletes all over the world and there are many local events celebrating the games!

    July 26, 2024
  21. Flash Sale! Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Single Day Tickets

    For a limited time save 50% on Single-Day Tickets when you buy two or more and visit any one day through this Sunday, July 28.

    July 23, 2024