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CANCELED – Newport News Children’s Festival of Friends 2026

April 28, 2026

Newport News Festival of Friends

Another great free event for the family is taking place May 2nd in Newport News with the Annual Children’s Festival of Friends!

Where: Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23603

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10am – 5pm. This event has been canceled due to weather.

Cost: Admission is FREE. Food available for purchase.

Description: Get ready for the Children’s Festival of Friends at Newport News Park on Saturday, May 2nd from 10am to 5pm. Join us for a day of fun in the park with inflatables, costumed characters, yummy food vendors, crafts & games, live entertainment, and train rides!

  • American Parkour
  • Animal trailer
  • Giant bubbles
  • Children’s costume character meet-and-greets
  • Live DJ entertainment
  • Hair tinseling
  • Inflatables and games
  • K9 demonstrations
  • Petting zoo
  • Phoenix Reborn Youth Project boxing activities
  • Plant a Flower
  • Train rides
  • Trampoline shows

More Information & Updates: Newport News Annual Children’s Festival of Friends

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Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Children's Festival, Festival of Friends, Free Event, and Newport News
Categories: Events, Free!, and Newport News

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