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Free & Discounted Summer Bowling for the Kids!

Local programs and locations in Hampton Roads that provide FREE or Discounted Bowling for the kids.

April 15, 2024
A Sound Mind: Exploring the Impact of Music on Mental Health Workshop (Virginia Beach)

Unleash the transformative power of music and explore its multifaceted influence on the human mind, emotions, and overall mental well-being. Drawing upon research and personal musical insights, A Sound Mind uncovers the various ways music can positively impact mental health, […]

April 9, 2024
Reminder! FREE Admission to Norfolk Botanical Garden – WPA Heritage

Enjoy FREE Admission to NBG in honor of the 220 African-American women and men who first planted the Garden more than 80 years ago through the Works Progress Administration.

February 21, 2024
Moonlight Stories at the Hampton History Museum (Hampton)

Celebrate Africa with Orisirisi drumming, dance, and call and response, inspiring the audience by exploring traditional stories of African heritage. The audience meets “Dog and Turtle,” “The Wolf and The Three Kids,” “Anansi and his Six Sons,” and hear many more entertaining […]

January 31, 2024
Decorate Gingerbread Cookies (Norfolk)

Join us at IKEA Norfolk on Sunday, December 10 in our Swedish Restaurant to decorate gingerbread cookies! We’ll provide the cookies, icing, sprinkles and candies. Each child will receive three cookies to decorate. Registration is required. Click here to register.

December 7, 2023
Moonlight Stories (Virginia Beach)

Celebrate Africa with Orisirisi drumming, dance, and call and response, inspiring the audience by exploring traditional stories of African heritage. The audience meets “Dog and Turtle,” “The Wolf and The Three Kids,” “Anansi and his Six Sons,” and hear many more entertaining […]

November 8, 2023
Celebrate India Fest

This weekend at the Virginia Beach Convention Center you can bring the whole family out to experience India Fest! This is a FREE, family-friendly event with food, entertainment and more.

September 7, 2023
Family Friendly Community STEM Event at Brooks Crossing Innovation and Opportunity Center (Newport News)

We’re thrilled to invite you to our no-cost, family-friendly 3rd Annual STEM Exploration Day at Brooks Crossing Innovation + Opportunity Center. Check out our event site to learn more! https://bit.ly/3rdSTEMCommunityEvent Please register TODAY using this link: https://bit.ly/Register3rdAnnualSTEMCommunityEvent Enjoy interactive STEM […]

September 5, 2023
Rec ‘n’ Roll Scuttle Bus Events (Hampton)

The Rec ‘n’ Roll Scuttle Bus will take to the streets beginning in July to bring recreational activities to city neighborhoods.

July 18, 2023
IKEA Kids Summer Passport: Tic Tac Trivet at Ikea (Norfolk)

Pick up your IKEA Kids Summer Passport and join us as we celebrate the end of school with our first children’s event of the season! On Wednesday, June 21, use a HEAT trivet to make your own tic tac toe […]

June 9, 2023
FREE Swimming – Hampton Community Pool Days!

FREE Swim Dates for Hampton Community Pools!

May 26, 2023
Calm Parenting Workshop (Portsmouth)

1 FREE WORKSHOP: Stop Yelling, Lecturing, & Power Struggles Celebrate Calm and Calm Parenting Podcast Founder Kirk Martin will provide parents and teachers with a dozen strategies that will eliminate defiance, disrespect, yelling, bullying, sibling fights and more that […]

May 4, 2023
Love Your Neighbor Block Party (Newport News)

LINK of Hampton Roads and Tradition Brewing Company is excited to bring back the LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR BLOCK PARTY. This family-friendly event entrusts our community with a variety of free entertainment in efforts to raise charitable funds to provide Food, […]

April 10, 2023
FREE Rita’s Ice – To Celebrate SPRING!

Celebrate the first week of Spring with a FREE Rita’s Ice!

March 14, 2022
Free Flu Shots – Hampton Roads (Updated)

Here are some local Hampton Roads opportunities to take advantage of FREE flu shots!

November 17, 2020
Audible Children’s Books – Free While School Is Out

Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.

May 4, 2020
Harry Potter Virtual Escape Room – FREE To Play!

Harry Potter fans, this virtual experience is for you!

April 17, 2020
NatGeo@Home (Free Resource)

At home for a while with your kids? Don’t want their brains to go stale? We’ve got you covered. Here are quizzes, videos, science experiments, and even at-home classroom resources.

April 12, 2020
Free Parenting Class: Positive Discipline (Portsmouth and/or Newport News)

We all need support at some point in our parenting journey – take advantage of this FREE Positive Parenting class.

September 13, 2017
FREE First Weekend Fun in Hampton Roads

Ideas for FREE First Weekend Fun in Hampton Roads!

August 30, 2016
FREE Admission for Portsmouth Residents

If you live in Portsmouth this post is for you! FREE Admission to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum one day only!

September 16, 2015
Happiest Baby On The Block Workshops

Sign up now for the FREE Upcoming workshops featuring "The Happiest Baby On The Block".

August 3, 2015
FREE Case of Water in Virginia Beach!

Free case of water anyone? An easy way to help test important emergency systems and the bonus of a FREE case of water, and a Virginia Hurricane Evacuation Guide.

July 20, 2015
Free Model Train Exhibit!

FREE Train Exhibit this weekend in Chesapeake!

March 6, 2015
Ends Soon: Free Admission (For Kids) to Nauticus!

Good news for families who have been wanting to explore Nauticus! Our partners at Nauticus are bringing back their FREE Admission for Kids ages 0-12 in January 2015! There is a limit of 2 free children’s…

January 30, 2015