Local Updates

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

Summer Meal Distribution for Kids and Families listed by city in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Including Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach

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!

Whether your young creator is dreaming of designing their own wardrobe or just wants to stitch up a fun project, there’s a sewing class or camp in Hampton Roads that can help them get started.

Racing fans! The Hampton Heat, the largest race of the year in Hampton Roads, returns to Larry King Law’s Langley Speedway this Saturday.

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

What better place to explore fun in the ocean, lakes, rivers and streams than Coastal Virginia? There are lots of great opportunities for surfing, jet skiing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and so much more!

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

Explore our local listings of Family-Friendly Performances, Concerts, and Live Shows in Hampton Roads, don’t miss your favorites!

If your ACTIVE Family loves Cars be sure to check out the local car shows and auto events coming up in Hampton Roads!

Find the best dance classes for kids in Hampton Roads! Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop & more—local studios and programs to help your active child grow & shine.

Santa Claus is braving the summer heat and popping up all over Hampton Roads to celebrate Christmas in July!

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

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

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!

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!

Local farms where you can bring the family out to pick their own peaches straight off the tree, in Hampton Roads, 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! 😎

A special treat for families with kids who love carousel rides! Celebrate National Carousel Day with free rides all day long.

Current discounts and offers for Ocean Breeze Water Park in Virginia Beach!

Here is our updated list of current discounts and promotions to help you save at Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg (and additional locations!)

Lowe’s FREE Kids’ Workshops are back for all Lowe’s Kid Club Members. Make sure to register as these events will fill up!

Colonial Williamsburg is offering FREE admission for Kids on select Family Weekends this summer!

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