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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: 

08 Jul
High Sensory Storytime and Open Play at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)
08 Jul
Wiggle & Wonder Wednesdays at T Rex Playland (Norfolk)
11 Jul
July Sensory Saturday at Cole’s Horse Autism Therapy Station (Yorktown)
11 Jul
Every Brain Belongs: Neurodiverse Families Meetup and Playtime at North Suffolk Library (Suffolk)
12 Jul
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
13 Jul
Busy Babies at Chesapeake Central Library (Chesapeake)
14 Jul
Onesies Sensory Storytime at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)
15 Jul
Wiggle & Wonder Wednesdays at T Rex Playland (Norfolk)
16 Jul
Quiet Sensory at Northampton Branch Library (Hampton)
17 Jul
Tweens & Teens Gaming Night! at Inside Out Learners (Chesapeake)
17 Jul
2026 Peninsula ASL Silent Dinner (Virginia Beach)
18 Jul
A Day in the Water at Oak Grove Park (Chesapeake)
18 Jul
Busy Babies at Morgan Memorial Library (Suffolk)
18 Jul
Sensory Friendly Movie Day with The Noblemen (Virginia Beach)
18 Jul
ASL Hangout (Virginia Beach)
19 Jul
Sensory Sunday at Surge Adventure Park (Newport News)
19 Jul
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
19 Jul
Super Siblings Day the with Eliza Hope Foundation (Chesapeake)
20 Jul
Guided Golf Cart Tours for persons with disabilities (Virginia Beach)
21 Jul
Brave Buddies (Virginia Beach)
21 Jul
Sensory Open Play at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)
22 Jul
Wiggle & Wonder Wednesdays at T Rex Playland (Norfolk)
22 Jul
Low-Sensory Storytime at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)
25 Jul
Eliza Hope Paddle Board Day 2026 (Virginia Beach)
25 Jul
Family Fun Nights (Hampton)
26 Jul
 2nd Annual Disability Independence Day Celebration (Hampton)
27 Jul
Busy Babies at Chesapeake Central Library (Chesapeake)
29 Jul
Wiggle & Wonder Wednesdays at T Rex Playland (Norfolk)
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)
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)
05 Aug
Wiggle & Wonder Wednesdays at T Rex Playland (Norfolk)
06 Aug
Sensory Open Play at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)
08 Aug
Eliza Hope Splash Day 2026 (Virginia Beach)
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)
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)
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)
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)
13 Sep
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
14 Sep
Busy Babies at Russell Memorial Library (Chesapeake)
11 Oct
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
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

Written by Charlotte Moore

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