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  1. Easter at the Potter’s House: Service + FREE Egg Hunt (Newport News)

    He is Risen! ✝️✨ Celebrate Easter Sunday with us at The Potter’s House of Newport News! Bring the whole family for a powerful service and stay for a FREE Easter egg hunt the kids will love 🐣 Rain or shine! […]

    April 6, 2026
  2. Portsmouth Peace Week 2026 — Free Youth & Family Events (Portsmouth)

    Portsmouth Peace Week is a free, 9-day community event series for youth and families in Portsmouth, Virginia. All events are at no charge. No registration fees. Events run April 4 through 12, 2026 and include camps, sports, music, STEM programs, […]

    March 30, 2026
  3. FREE First Weekend Fun in Hampton Roads

    Ideas for FREE First Weekend Fun in Hampton Roads!

    March 15, 2026
  4. Postponed: Raise Christian Academy’s Fall Festival (Virginia Beach)

    This event has been postponed due to weather. Please join Raise Christian Academy for an evening of free fall fun! Bring your family and friends to enjoy free food, concessions, face painting, bounce house, raffles, games, and more.

    October 18, 2025
  5. 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.

    September 23, 2025
  6. Celebrate India Fest

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

    September 3, 2025
  7. Block Party at SonRise @ Pembroke Manor Christian Church (Virginia Beach)

    Come join us for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and community at SonRise @ Pembroke Manor Christian Church! We’re excited to host a FREE Block Party for the whole family. Bring your friends, neighbors, and kids—there’s something for everyone! ✨ […]

    August 24, 2025
  8. Color Our World with Magic: Magician Rob Westcott at the Slover (Norfolk)

    Magician Rob Westcott is back to perform his amazing tricks with a magic show that is suitable for all ages. A long-time favorite performer, Mr. Westcott never fails to astonish and delight his audience with magic and audience participation. Color […]

    July 17, 2025
  9. Parks After Dark – Free Summer Fun in Virginia Beach

    Head outside for summer nights filled with FREE activities and family fun in Virginia Beach, as a part of this year’s Park After Dark series.

    July 10, 2025
  10. Free & Discounted Summer Bowling for the Kids!

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

    July 1, 2025
  11. FREE Swimming – 2025 Hampton Community Pool Days!

    Hampton residents – don’t forget about FREE Open Swim Days at Hampton Community Pools, including Memorial Day Weekend!

    June 16, 2025
  12. FREE Summer of Learning in Norfolk

    It’s going to be a great summer in Norfolk with lots of opportunities for summer learning and experiences the entire family can enjoy.

    July 15, 2024
  13. Rec ‘n’ Roll Scuttle Bus – Free Summer Fun in Hampton

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

    July 10, 2024
  14. FREE Rita’s Ice – To Celebrate SPRING!

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

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

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

    November 17, 2020
  16. 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
  17. Harry Potter Virtual Escape Room – FREE To Play!

    Harry Potter fans, this virtual experience is for you!

    April 17, 2020
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Happiest Baby On The Block Workshops

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

    August 3, 2015
  22. 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
  23. Free Model Train Exhibit!

    FREE Train Exhibit this weekend in Chesapeake!

    March 6, 2015
  24. 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
  25. Last Weekend! FREE Admission to Norfolk Botanical Garden!

    Wow! This is certainly a promotion to take advantage of. Starting today (January 3, 2015) and running through Monday, January 19, 2015 Norfolk Botanical Garden is open with FREE Admission. Click HERE For…

    January 16, 2015