Military Families

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

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! 

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!

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

Colonial Williamsburg is offering an admission special for Military Service Members and their families.

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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. Don’t miss the 7th Annual Independent Wellness Summit, designed to help you FLOURISH!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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!

These events are always such a huge hit! Military Families, make sure to check out the Character Breakfast scheduled on Dam Neck!

Military Families (Active Duty, Reserve/National Guard, and dependents) have an opportunity for FREE Tickets to the Virginia Aquarium through the USO this Friday!