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  2. CANCELED – 19th Annual Hidenwood Fall Festival (Newport News)

    Fall Festival is back at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church! 🎃
    We’re so excited to welcome the community for another year of fall fun! Join us for our pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, hayrides, giant inflatables, food truck, face painting, and the return of our Barrel Train! 🚂🍁
    Bring your family and friends and come enjoy one of our favorite events of the year!
    🎟️ Free entry and $10 wristbands for all day rides and games, including family pricing options!
    Stay tuned for ticket pricing and payment information coming soon!
    📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
    ⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM
    📍 414 Hiden Blvd., Newport News, VA

    October 17, 2026
  3. Military Families: The 2026 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 9, 2026
  4. Events For Military Families (Hampton Roads)

    Don’t miss this breakout list of local events in Hampton Roads, specifically for Military Families.

    October 7, 2026
  6. CANCELED – 19th Annual Hidenwood Fall Festival (Newport News)

    Fall Festival is back at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church! 🎃
    We’re so excited to welcome the community for another year of fall fun! Join us for our pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, hayrides, giant inflatables, food truck, face painting, and the return of our Barrel Train! 🚂🍁
    Bring your family and friends and come enjoy one of our favorite events of the year!
    🎟️ Free entry and $10 wristbands for all day rides and games, including family pricing options!
    Stay tuned for ticket pricing and payment information coming soon!
    📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
    ⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM
    📍 414 Hiden Blvd., Newport News, VA

    October 6, 2026
  7. Historic Hilton Village Fall Festival (Newport News)

    Join us for fall fun at the annual Historic Hilton Village Fall Festival! We will have artisans, crafters, food trucks and activities along both sides of the 10200 & 10300 blocks of Warwick Blvd and the 90 Block of Main […]

    October 5, 2026
  8. Free Heroes & Harvest Fall Festival at Potter’s House (Newport News)

    A Fall Celebration of Faith, Family, & Those Who Serve! Join us at The Potter’s House Christian Fellowship Church of Newport News for an afternoon of fun, food, games, music, fellowship, and family activities! FREE ENTRY! What to Expect: 🎮Games […]

    October 2, 2026
  10. Ending Soon – Summer 2026 – 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!

    August 10, 2026
  11. FREE Kids Admission to Colonial Williamsburg (Select Dates)

    Colonial Williamsburg is offering FREE admission for Kids on select Family Weekends this summer!

    July 17, 2026
  12. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. Navigating Military Life While Parenting a Child with Disabilities

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

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

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

    April 25, 2021
  31. 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
  32. 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
  34. 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