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FREE Family Fun? You’re in the right place – here are some great ideas for FREE Local Family Fun in Hampton Roads!

Don’t miss Fuse Fest this weekend in Norfolk! A Free Local Celebration igniting hope and positive energy in our community through art, music, and culture in Norfolk VA.

These are FREE, hands-on workshops for children ages 5-12. They take place at all Home Depot Stores.

The multi-fandom event features gaming tournaments, cosplay contests, fan art contest, local vendors, and more!

The 2026 Umoja Festival brings together a huge lineup of national acts in jazz, reggae, gospel and rhythm and blues. These events are free and open to the public.

If you would like an EXTRA excuse to head out into the great outdoors you can enjoy FREE Entrance at all National Park locations on these dates in 2026!

Lowe’s FREE Kids’ Workshops are back! Now known as DIY Kids’ Workshops (instead of Build and Grow) these workshops have some great new projects. Make sure to register as these events will fill up!

Save the date for the 2026 Norfolk Greek Festival! If you have never been to Norfolk’s Greek Festival you are missing out! Find out more and check out the menu.

The Spring Carnival returns to the Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market and kicks off this weekend on Friday, May 1st.

Come out and fly a kite at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival! – FREE Family Event in Virginia Beach.

The Annual Children’s Festival of Friends! A FREE day of fun in the park with inflatables, costumed characters, yummy food vendors, crafts & games, live entertainment, and train rides!

The Pirates Are Coming…. to the weekend Pirate Invasion in Yorktown! Grab your pirate hat and gear for lots of family-friendly pirate fun.

This weekend is the Taste of India! Come to Norfolk to experience the culture and cuisine of India, including children’s games, henna hand painting, dancing, food and more.

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is gearing up for their 15th Annual Brick-By-Brick FREE LEGO Shipbuilding Event in Virginia Beach!

Enjoy live entertainment, a 1 Mile Fun Run, health screenings, inflatables, a petting zoo, children’s crafts & activities, and a wide array of resources and exhibitors.

A fun FREE activity that combines a trolley ride and local history in Yorktown! The regular schedule resumes March 27, 2026.

Kids can try Ice Hockey for FREE at several participating locations in Hampton Roads.

A fantastic (FREE) opportunity for girls ages 16-18… the Inspiring Girls programs are unique, tuition-free wilderness expeditions designed to inspire girls to explore science, art, and wilderness.

Reservations are required for this FREE event for ages 6-12! Come learn about American Girl McKenna Brooksi!

A great annual holiday event open to all and FREE admission – the 43rd Annual Messiah Sing Along in Virginia Beach!

Santa is returning to Bass Pro Shops to open his Santa’s Wonderland! Experience Santa’s Magical Arrival, Tree Lighting, and Seasonal Treats at your local Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s!

Save the date for the annual Tidewater Autism Summit, taking place this year at YMCA JT’s Camp Grom in Virginia Beach!

The annual NEON Festival celebrates the local art scene with great exhibits and events in downtown Norfolk!

Pumpkins, fall activities, family fun and more at the annual Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival in Hampton Virginia.

Pick up your instrument, bring your voice and join Eric Jacobsen and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Virginia Symphony Chorus in a celebration of peace, inclusion and unity. Free and open to all.