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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.

Featured Events:

Coming Soon!

Upcoming Events: 

25 Apr
DIY Picky Pad Workshop at 4PrintSake (Portsmouth)
25 Apr
Family Fun Nights (Hampton)
26 Apr
Sensory Sensitive Sunday at Chuck E Cheese (Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach)
26 Apr
Virtual Concert With Master Fiddler Tom Fitzgerald for Families of Persons with Autism (Online)
30 Apr
Autism Society Parents’ Night Out for Caregivers (Virginia Beach)
01 May
Baby Bubbles Storytime at Willow Oaks Library (Hampton)
01 May
TR Teen Club at Bow Creek Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)
01 May
2026 Southside Lynnhaven Mall Deaf Silent Dinner (Virginia Beach)
02 May
A Special Time for You at Get Air (Virginia Beach)
02 May
MILITARY Spring Sensory Day at the Farm (Chesapeake)
03 May
Sensory Sensitive Sunday at Chuck E Cheese (Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach)
03 May
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
04 May
Sensory Shenanigans at Grissom Library (Newport News)
07 May
Sensory Open Play at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)
09 May
Sensory Friendly Morning at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)
09 May
Recharge Respite (Virginia Beach)
09 May
Free Community Resource Fair & Activity Day at Life Skills Autism Academy (Norfolk)
10 May
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
10 May
Special Needs Sundays at Children’s Museum of Virginia (Portsmouth)
11 May
Sensory Shenanigans at Grissom Library (Newport News)
13 May
High Sensory Storytime and Open Play at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)
17 May
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
18 May
Sensory Shenanigans at Grissom Library (Newport News)
22 May
Tweens & Teens Gaming Night! at Inside Out Learners (Chesapeake)
27 May
Low-Sensory Storytime at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)
28 May
High-Sensory Storytime at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)
29 May
Accessibility Hour at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)
01 Jun
Sensory Shenanigans at Grissom Library (Newport News)
07 Jun
Sensory Sensitive Sunday at Chuck E Cheese (Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach)
07 Jun
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
08 Jun
Sensory Shenanigans at Grissom Library (Newport News)
14 Jun
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
14 Jun
Special Needs Sundays at Children’s Museum of Virginia (Portsmouth)
15 Jun
Sensory Shenanigans at Grissom Library (Newport News)
21 Jun
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
12 Jul
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
09 Aug
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
13 Sep
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
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

Coming Soon!

Upcoming Events: 

25 Apr
DIY Picky Pad Workshop at 4PrintSake (Portsmouth)
25 Apr
Family Fun Nights (Hampton)
26 Apr
Sensory Sensitive Sunday at Chuck E Cheese (Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach)
26 Apr
Virtual Concert With Master Fiddler Tom Fitzgerald for Families of Persons with Autism (Online)
30 Apr
Autism Society Parents’ Night Out for Caregivers (Virginia Beach)
01 May
Baby Bubbles Storytime at Willow Oaks Library (Hampton)
01 May
TR Teen Club at Bow Creek Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)
01 May
2026 Southside Lynnhaven Mall Deaf Silent Dinner (Virginia Beach)
02 May
A Special Time for You at Get Air (Virginia Beach)
02 May
MILITARY Spring Sensory Day at the Farm (Chesapeake)
03 May
Sensory Sensitive Sunday at Chuck E Cheese (Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach)
03 May
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
04 May
Sensory Shenanigans at Grissom Library (Newport News)
07 May
Sensory Open Play at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)
09 May
Sensory Friendly Morning at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)
09 May
Recharge Respite (Virginia Beach)
09 May
Free Community Resource Fair & Activity Day at Life Skills Autism Academy (Norfolk)
10 May
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
10 May
Special Needs Sundays at Children’s Museum of Virginia (Portsmouth)
11 May
Sensory Shenanigans at Grissom Library (Newport News)
13 May
High Sensory Storytime and Open Play at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)
17 May
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
18 May
Sensory Shenanigans at Grissom Library (Newport News)
22 May
Tweens & Teens Gaming Night! at Inside Out Learners (Chesapeake)
27 May
Low-Sensory Storytime at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)
28 May
High-Sensory Storytime at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)
29 May
Accessibility Hour at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)
01 Jun
Sensory Shenanigans at Grissom Library (Newport News)
07 Jun
Sensory Sensitive Sunday at Chuck E Cheese (Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach)
07 Jun
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
08 Jun
Sensory Shenanigans at Grissom Library (Newport News)
14 Jun
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
14 Jun
Special Needs Sundays at Children’s Museum of Virginia (Portsmouth)
15 Jun
Sensory Shenanigans at Grissom Library (Newport News)
21 Jun
Sensory Play Sunday at Surge (Virginia Beach)
12 Jul
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
09 Aug
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
13 Sep
Friendly Hours at The Mariners’ (Newport News)
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