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The 2022 Military Circle Mall Carnival runs May 5th-15, 2022 with rides, games, and food for ALL AGES.

Are you having a hard time learning Math? A Little SPOT of Learning will show you all the amazing ways you can use math when earning money, saving money and spending money!

The Moneytopia series is designed to help teach invaluable money habits and concepts in easy-to-understand, child-friendly terms. Your child will learn the three key elements to earning money—a lesson that’ll last a lifetime.

Discover the many ways mothers express their love! Ten different animal moms, ranging from elephants to eagles show us the various sides of motherhood, including joy, resilience, and sacrifice in this lyrical celebration of the unconditional bond every mother has with her child.

The VB Festival of Champions will be an action-packed day of competition…and a lot of fun! Add in a kid’s challenge course, food trucks, and lots of other surprises…and we know you’re guaranteed to have a rocking time!

The teen boy band Why Don’t We is coming to town as a part of their 2022 tour and tickets are now on sale!

Spring and Summer Family Programs at First Landing include Nature Activities, visits with Animal Ambassadors, Nature Hikes, & More!

The You Laugh You Lose Challenge is a book designed for both single-player and to be shared and read by everyone in your household. But why not let everyone play? Gather your family around the fire, call them into the kitchen, meet on the patio, and let the good times roll!

This great discount offer returns in 2022 from The Virginia Zoo and The Children’s Museum of VA!

Ellie has been eagerly awaiting the day she can finally trade in her first baby tooth for a coveted prize from the Tooth Fairy. But when the time comes, the unthinkable happens! Ellie swallows her tooth!

There are many #757 individuals, organizations, and businesses (big and small) who are finding ways to show support to Ukraine. Here are a few local ways to show your support.

Recommended ages 10+ Deep in the shadows of Glenridge Forest, creatures of myth and legend are returning. They gather and wait for a day soon to come. A day when they will be unleashed upon the planet.

Celebrate Father’s Day with the Ninjas! When Ninja’s tummy is growling, And dinner’s not for a while. Dad makes the greatest snacks in the world, To make his little ninja smile.

Audiences of all ages will be captivated by the dazzling visuals and unique menagerie of characters that magically appear out of the darkness. With poignant storytelling and the creative use of music from classical to pop, this production brings a classic tale into a new, brilliant light!

When Faoro the clockmaker adopts a baby alligator, he has no idea that someday their story will travel far and wide. But the town of San Fernando de Apure would never forget this kind young man and his adoring alligator, who played with the neighborhood children, took part in Faoro’s wedding, and, eventually, mourned his loss.

Enter our Giveaway for Tickets to the first-ever Adult Prom Night at the Virginia Zoo!

“One day, a witch’s cat found a dusty old cookbook, and it gave him the most marvellous idea…” But unfortunately, his enthusiasm far exceeds his cooking abilities, and he carelessly overlooks some rather important information. But hey, what’s the worst that could happen?

Right now you can save on a group of 6 or 8 players for Laser Tag at Tagtime Laser Tag in Newport News!

In Ellie Meets the New Baby, Ellie struggles with embracing her new sister. As Mom and Dad encourage Ellie and communicate the baby’s needs to her, she starts to learn and enjoy being a big sister.

Is your active child into electronics and robots? Don’t miss the FIRST Chesapeake Robotics Championship where you can enjoy FREE admission, and FREE interactive exhibits for all ages. There will be different robotic alliance matches every 5 minutes!

Sometimes making friends is hard. A Little SPOT is here to give you some sure-fire tips to help you meet your next great friend!

This FREE program – ACT Raising Safe Kids, takes place in Portsmouth beginning May 3, 2022 and is for parents of children ages 0 to 8yrs old.

Kids ask a lot of questions but what do you do when they ask “Am I Your Favorite?”. Who’s the Favorite? Does Mom really have a favorite? Play along with Mom’s silly game and find out who really is Mom’s favorite! A fun rhyming book with colorful illustrations that capture the love Mom has for her favorites.

This Tuesday, there is fun scheduled at the Virginia Air & Space Science Center in Hampton for VASSC’s 30th Birthday Celebration! Plus, you can take advantage of this current DISCOUNT ON ADMISSION!