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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: 

Coming Soon!

Upcoming Events: 

09 Sep
High Sensory Storytime and Open Play at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)
09 Sep
Fidget Factory at East Suffolk Recreation Center (Suffolk)
11 Sep
Sensory Storytime at Pretlow Branch Library (Norfolk)
11 Sep
TR Kids Night Out 9/11 at Kempsville Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)
12 Sep
ASL Sip & Sign (Virginia Beach)
12 Sep
ASL Hangout (Virginia Beach)
13 Sep
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
13 Sep
Back to School Bash (Virginia Beach)
14 Sep
Busy Babies at Russell Memorial Library (Chesapeake)
15 Sep
Aid Another NextGen Life & Money Lab Series (Virginia Beach)
17 Sep
Quiet Sensory Play Day at Northampton Branch Library (Hampton)
17 Sep
Onesies Sensory Storytime at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)
18 Sep
TR Sunset Paddle at Kempsville Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)
18 Sep
2026 Peninsula ASL Silent Dinner (Hampton)
19 Sep
Deaf Awareness Day at Busch Gardens (Williamsburg)
19 Sep
Sensory Friendly Story and Playtime at Downtown Suffolk Library (Suffolk)
19 Sep
Special Needs Craft Class at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center (Newport News)
19 Sep
Beeps & Eats – Sensory Hour (Virginia Beach)
19 Sep
Beeps & Eats – Sensory Hour (Virginia Beach)
20 Sep
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
21 Sep
Guided Golf Cart Tours for persons with disabilities (Virginia Beach)
21 Sep
Family Storytime – Sign Language Storytime at The Slover / Downtown Branch Library (Norfolk)
22 Sep
First Day Of Fall Sensory Playtime at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)
25 Sep
Accessibility Hour at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)
29 Sep
Learning Littles at Portsmouth Main Library (Portsmouth)
01 Oct
Sensory Open Play at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)
01 Oct
Sensory Play Day at Northampton Branch Library (Hampton)
02 Oct
TR Teen Club 10/2 at Bow Creek Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)
03 Oct
Sensory Friendly Story and Playtime at North Suffolk Library (Suffolk)
04 Oct
Sensory Sensitive Sunday at Chuck E Cheese (Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach)
04 Oct
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
05 Oct
PEATC Family Support Drop-In at South Norfolk Memorial Library (Chesapeake)
07 Oct
Toddler Storytime at Hampton Main Library (Hampton)
09 Oct
Sensory Storytime at Pretlow Branch Library (Norfolk)
09 Oct
TR Kids Night Out 10/9 at Kempsville Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)
10 Oct
TR Outdoor Adventure Collaborative Event (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)
15 Oct
Quiet Sensory Play Day at Northampton Branch Library (Hampton)
17 Oct
Pirates & Princesses of the Peninsula 2-Mile Walk & Run + Autism Resource Fair at The Mariners Museum and Park (Newport News)
17 Oct
CHKD Fall Fest 2026 (Chesapeake)
18 Oct
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
21 Oct
Toddler Storytime at Hampton Main Library (Hampton)
24 Oct
CHKD Fall Fest 2026 (Yorktown)
24 Oct
Busy Babies at North Suffolk Library (Suffolk)
24 Oct
Family Fun Nights (Hampton)
28 Oct
Toddler Storytime at Hampton Main Library (Hampton)
30 Oct
TR Halloween Party at Kempsville Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)
30 Oct
Accessibility Hour at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)
01 Nov
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
02 Nov
PEATC Family Support Drop-In at South Norfolk Memorial Library (Chesapeake)
05 Nov
Sensory Open Play at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)
05 Nov
Sensory Play Day at Northampton Branch Library (Hampton)
06 Nov
TR Teen Club 11/6 at Bow Creek Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)
08 Nov
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
13 Nov
TR Kids Night Out 11/13 at Kempsville Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)
15 Nov
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
18 Nov
TR Paint the Night Away at Kempsville Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)
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

Written by Charlotte Moore

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