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Halloween Family Fun In Hampton Roads

Don’t miss this BIG LIST of family-friendly Halloween events, activities and trick-or-treating for the kids in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

September 24, 2026
Includes Indoor Options – Just for FUN – Local Ideas for Play!

Plan for family fun! Explore playgrounds, open play, art studios, and more in Hampton Roads—organized by city for easy planning.

September 22, 2026
Tournament of the Castle Renaissance Faire 9Smithfield)

Step back in time at Bacon’s Castle for the Tournament of the Castle Renaissance Faire on November 7th & 8th, 2026! Advance ticket purchase is required, no tickets will be sold at the gate. This thrilling weekend features medieval full-plate […]

September 1, 2026
Family Fun Day at the Torggler Fine Arts Center (Newport News)

Enjoy family-friendly arts and crafts activities, and take home custom balloon art! Join us for an artful day of fun for the whole family! This event is free and open to the public.

August 26, 2026
Rock Your Imagination – Family Fun at IKEA (Norfolk)

Turn an ordinary rock into something extraordinary with colorful IKEA MÅLA paints! Ages 6+

August 26, 2026
Hot Summer Days – Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Hampton Roads!

A place for kids to play when it is too hot, too cold, too rainy, or a day that is just too much of everything. Parents, get ready to take those deep, relaxing breaths, here is our list of local indoor playgrounds & play spaces in Hampton Roads!

August 25, 2026
48th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest (Suffolk)

This year marks the 48th Anniversary of Suffolk, Virginia’s premier festival. This family-friendly event honors the city’s agriculture heritage and devotion to peanuts, our favorite legumes. Known for its fun family activities, Suffolk Peanut Fest offers concerts, amusement rides, contests […]

August 11, 2026
Beeps & Eats (Virginia Beach)

Climb, honk, meet the drivers while exploring a variety of large vehicles. Enjoy affordable and delicious bites from local 757 food trucks! Onsite sensory zone is available as a calming space to reduce environmental stimulation. Special low sensory hour scheduled […]

August 11, 2026
Beeps & Eats – Sensory Hour (Virginia Beach)

Climb, honk, meet the drivers while exploring a variety of large vehicles. Enjoy affordable and delicious bites from local 757 food trucks! Onsite sensory zone is available as a calming space to reduce environmental stimulation. Special low sensory hour scheduled […]

August 11, 2026
IKEA Family Crafting: Back to School Organizers (Norfolk)

Join us on Saturday, August 15, in the Swedish Restaurant to decorate a set of TJABBA magazine files with MÅLA markers before the new school year starts. *Each participant will receive one 2 pack of TJABBA magazine files to personalize. […]

August 11, 2026
Pick Your Own Blueberries & Blackberries in Hampton Roads! (Updated!)

Looking for family fun in Hampton Roads? Find local farms offering pick-your-own blueberries and blackberries—perfect for a sweet summer day with the kids!

July 22, 2026
Giveaway Winner! FUNBOX Virginia Beach – Fall 2025

Just in time to help kids burn off that back-to-school energy, FUNBOX is returning to Virginia Beach!

September 3, 2025
A FREE Community Day at Virginia MOCA

Join Virginia MOCA for a museum-wide activation celebrating creativity, community, and environmental stewardship, and all things nautical!

May 9, 2025
Family Fun at Apex Entertainment Virginia Beach!

Apex Entertainment is the perfect place for you to spend the day with your family. With so many attractions to choose from, you won’t be bored on your day off!

June 20, 2024
NEW Giveaway Winner! Win a Family Fun Pack to the Mariners’ Museum

Enter to WIN a Family Fun Pack, which includes four Museum admission passes, four tickets to the Explorers Theater and one paddle boat rental (seats four).

July 17, 2015