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Upcoming Events for Children with Special/Sensory Needs

Here is our BIG LIST of upcoming events specifically designed for local families in Hampton Roads with special needs. Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach

When you have a child or family member with a disability or who has additional sensory needs, it can be challenging to plan family activities out in the community.

Many local businesses and museums now recognize the need to allocate time for families who may need extra time, or less stress about sensory noise and stimming behaviors, in order to enjoy all that they have to offer.

Here is our list of upcoming events specifically designed for local families in Hampton Roads who have family members with disabilities and/or additional sensory needs.

Some events are ongoing, and some are one-time events. Please check links to confirm the information and to RSVP if needed. Additions to our FREE Listings can be Submitted HERE.

Also, be sure to check out our program listings for Activities for Children with Special Needs and Athletic Programs for Children with Special Needs and Resources for Families with Special Needs.

Upcoming Featured Events: 

Upcoming Events: 

30 Jul
High-Sensory Storytime at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)
31 Jul
Accessibility Hour at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)
31 Jul
Sensory Storytime with Virginia Beach Fire Department at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)
01 Aug
A Special Time for You at Get Air (Virginia Beach)
01 Aug
Eliza Hope Paddle Board Day 2026 (Virginia Beach)
02 Aug
Sensory Sensitive Sunday at Chuck E Cheese (Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach)
02 Aug
Sensory Sunday at Surge Adventure Park (Newport News)
02 Aug
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
04 Aug
Neighborhood Night Out 2026 (Hampton)
05 Aug
Wiggle & Wonder Wednesdays at T Rex Playland (Norfolk)
05 Aug
Virginia Medicaid Waivers Resource Night (Norfolk)
06 Aug
Sensory Open Play at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)
08 Aug
Eliza Hope Splash Day 2026 (Virginia Beach)
08 Aug
Sensory Friendly Saturday at Mission Laser 757 (Norfolk)
09 Aug
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
10 Aug
Busy Babies at Chesapeake Central Library (Chesapeake)
12 Aug
Low Sensory Storytime and Open Play at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)
12 Aug
Wiggle & Wonder Wednesdays at T Rex Playland (Norfolk)
14 Aug
Surfers 5K Sensory Experience at Doubletree (Virginia Beach)
14 Aug
2026 Peninsula ASL Silent Dinner (Virginia Beach)
14 Aug
Tweens & Teens Gaming Night! at Inside Out Learners (Chesapeake)
15 Aug
Surfers 5K Sensory Experience at Doubletree (Virginia Beach)
15 Aug
Autism Resource Fair (Virginia Beach)
16 Aug
Sensory Sunday at Surge Adventure Park (Newport News)
16 Aug
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
16 Aug
Mom’s Day at the Hideaway (Norfolk)
18 Aug
Aid Another NextGen Life & Money Lab Series (Virginia Beach)
19 Aug
Wiggle & Wonder Wednesdays at T Rex Playland (Norfolk)
19 Aug
Low-Sensory Storytime at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)
20 Aug
Quiet Sensory at Northampton Branch Library (Hampton)
22 Aug
TR-Adaptive Water Sports at Oak Grove Park (Chesapeake)
22 Aug
8th Annual Back To School Backpack Giveaway – Touch-A-Truck Day (Portsmouth)
24 Aug
Sensory Storytime at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)
26 Aug
Wiggle & Wonder Wednesdays at T Rex Playland (Norfolk)
27 Aug
High-Sensory Storytime at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)
28 Aug
Accessibility Hour at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)
03 Sep
Sensory Open Play at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)
09 Sep
High Sensory Storytime and Open Play at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)
13 Sep
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
14 Sep
Busy Babies at Russell Memorial Library (Chesapeake)
15 Sep
Aid Another NextGen Life & Money Lab Series (Virginia Beach)
17 Sep
Onesies Sensory Storytime at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)
22 Sep
First Day Of Fall Sensory Playtime at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)
01 Oct
Sensory Open Play at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)
11 Oct
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
14 Oct
Low Sensory Storytime and Open Play at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)
24 Oct
Family Fun Nights (Hampton)
08 Nov
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
13 Dec
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)

 

Here is our BIG LIST of upcoming events specifically designed for local families in Hampton Roads with special needs. Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach

Charlotte Moore
Author: Charlotte Moore

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

Written by Charlotte Moore

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