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  2. This weekend: Trees for Troops 2025

    Military Families – here is the updated information for the local Trees for Troops event in Hampton Roads!

    December 4, 2025
  3. Military Families- FREE Admission to Colonial Williamsburg (Veterans Day Weekend)

    Colonial Williamsburg is offering FREE admission for Active Duty, Reserve, Retirees, Veterans, National Guardsmen and their immediate dependents.

    November 3, 2025
  4. Military Families: The 2025 Military Family Festival

    A FREE DAY of family fun for all Hampton Roads Military Families! The Military Family Fall Festival and Resource Fair provides fun-filled entertainment, crafts, activities, and games for all ages to enjoy!

    October 21, 2025
  6. Virginia Peninsula Community College Trunk or Treat (Hampton)

    VPCC Trunk or Treat is back—and you’re invited! Students, employees, and community members are welcome to bring their families for an evening of festive fun! Join us for games, prizes, face painting, music, and of course, lots of treats. It’s a […]

    October 18, 2025
  7. Summer 2025 – Blue Star Museums in Hampton Roads

    This program allows military personnel and their families to visit over 2,000 participating museums for FREE. Check out this post for participating museums in Hampton Roads!

    May 20, 2025
  8. Underway Wednesday at The Town Square Play Cafe (Chesapeake)

    Underway Wednesday Meet Up is a social meetup time for those with family members out to sea, deployed, or otherwise separated. There is no additional charge and the playground is still open for play to families that are not a […]

    May 17, 2025
  10. 2025 Independent Wellness Summit: Cultivating Connections (Free Event)

    With all of the things we military and first responder spouses have on our plates it can be hard to keep perspective, and to remember to include our own wellness on our list of priorities.

    February 20, 2025
  11. Reminder: Military Families – Special Education in Virginia

    Local (or soon to be local) military families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), or who have a child with special needs, don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the special education services and supports that are available in the state of Virginia specifically.

    August 21, 2024
  12. Mariners’ MilKids Fest

    Join The Mariners’ Museum and Park as they celebrate the Month of the Military Child with their annual Mariners’ MilKids Fest!

    April 9, 2024
  14. Military Families – Father/Daughter Ball 2024 – On Sale March 15th!

    Save the date and set your phone alerts! By royal proclamation, Military families are cordially invited to the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads Father-Daughter Military Ball! 

    March 12, 2024
  15. Book Giveaway Winner! Dear Daddy: Conversations with My Military Dad

    I am thrilled to be able to offer another book giveaway, this time for a copy of a new military dad and son keepsake journal by award-winning military spouse author Pearl Gifty Alimo!

    February 20, 2024
  16. Book Giveaway Winners! Maya Moves To A New Country

    I am thrilled to offer another book giveaway for military spouse Pearl Gifty Alimo!  Maya Moves To A New Country, is the perfect book for military families relocating, and for young friends who will miss them while they are away!

    May 22, 2023
  18. Reminder – Military – Admission Special (January/February 2023) at the Virginia Aquarium

    A special discount for Military Families in January -February 2023 at The Virginia Aquarium!

    January 11, 2023
  19. Military Families – Back to School Supplies

    Military Families – Operation Homefront is providing Back to School Supplies to eligible families for Fall 2023.

    June 14, 2022
  20. Military Family Appreciation Weekend at Virginia Living Museum

    Our partners at the Virginia Living Museum have a great promotion for Military Families this weekend in honor of Military Child Month! This weekend, May 14-15, 2022 the museum will offer half-price admission for children and adults.

    May 12, 2022
  22. 2022 Military Discounts for Busch Gardens Williamsburg & Water Country USA

    Busch Gardens and Water Country USA have special ticket offers for both Active Duty and Military Veterans! Here is an overview of discounts and special offers that are currently available to military families.

    May 5, 2022
  23. Navigating Military Life While Parenting a Child with Disabilities

    EFMP Families: Navigating Military Life While Parenting a Child with Disabilities.

    June 8, 2021
  24. Military Families – May the 4th Be With You

    Military Families, this Star Wars themed drive-through event is for you!

    April 25, 2021
  26. Kids’ Kindle Book: I Move A Lot and That’s Okay!

    Looking for an engaging book to teach kids about rapid change and explain the military lifestyle? This is it!

    February 3, 2021
  27. Head, Heart, Homefront (For Military Families)

    A digital interview series and pop-up community for, and in support of, military families during Military Family Month.

    October 30, 2020
  28. Military: Parent to Parent Webinar Series

    Upcoming FREE webinars for military families on Helping Military Kids Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic and Helping Military Teens Navigate Change.

    May 11, 2020
  30. Military/DOD Families – Spring Into Reading

    Military/DOD families are invited to participate in a Spring Reading program! The perfect (extra) incentive to read a little extra during this time at home.

    May 7, 2020
  31. Military Families – MWR Online During COVID-19

    During the COVID-19 shutdown Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) is working to bring military families online events and activities.

    May 4, 2020
  32. Virtual Event: Month of the Military Child Barnyard Bash

    Join us for a Virtual Barnyard Pet Party!! You’ll meet some alpacas, goats, chickens, mini ponies, and more. Bring your pet, or favorite stuffed animal along for some extra fun!

    April 10, 2020
  34. Military Families- Exceptional Family Member Resource Fair

    If your military family is enrolled in Exceptional Family Member Program (or would like to find out more), this event may be a great resource!

    February 20, 2020