Portsmouth VA

The Pokey Smokey II Ride-On Train in Portsmouth is now operating on its spring schedule!

Find Acting and Theater Programs and Classes for Kids in Hampton Roads!

The MyActiveChild calendar is FULL of local fun scheduled over Spring Break this year. This BIG LIST has events and activities specifically scheduled over Spring Break. Find the BIG LIST here: https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/blog/spring-break-events-for-kids/ 

It is always the right season for keeping kids safe in the water!

Here is our BIG LIST of Valentine’s Day Family Events in Hampton Roads VA!

If you are a father (or father-to-be!) living in South Hampton Roads this FREE program is for you! Designed by a dad for dads.

Back to school means back to storytime for many younger kids in Hampton Roads. Here is our BIG LIST of upcoming Storytimes!

The Student Freedom Pass is now available for youth ages 13 to 17 and allows for FREE unlimited rides on Hampton Roads Transit (Bus, Light Rail & Ferry).

Our BIG LIST of local Holiday Parades in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

Trick or Treating Guidelines in Hampton Roads, Virginia!

Register now for this FREE event for youth and their families focusing on breaking the stigma around mental health and suicide. Hope heals!

This year the National Night Out celebration is taking place on Tuesday, August 1, 2023!

The Fourth of July in Hampton Roads means lots of local fun! Find your local fireworks and celebrations here!

The annual Umoja Festival in Portsmouth celebrates African-American heritage and unity. Come out to experience a taste of the art, entertainment, music, and food of Africa.

If you are looking for a parade this Memorial Day, don’t miss the 139th Annual Memorial Day Parade taking place in honor of Memorial Day in downtown Portsmouth, VA.

Come out and fly a kite at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival! – FREE EVENT.

Family Nature Walks, Wetlands Exploration and more! Find out what is on the schedule this season at Paradise Creek Nature Park!

This event is back again for Fall 2022 and there are some GREAT museums in the state of Virginia that are participating!

Coming up on September 17 in Olde Towne Portsmouth! Enjoy a day of free/discounted museums and gallery admission while you explore this historic district.

The FREE Law Enforcement Academy for youth ages 13-16 is now enrolling for their August program!

Private school programs in Portsmouth, Smithfield and Suffolk, Virginia. Please follow links or contact the school directly for their most recent updates.

Community Day from The Wesley Community Service Center includes free eye exams for youth!

The Children’s Museum of VA is reopening for public visits on Wednesday, June 9th with a special discount!

As the school year approaches and parents throughout the area (and the country) are making plans for education and activities we wanted to include this list of Alternative Options – for school, distance learning, and sports during COVID-19.

Here are some local ideas for ways to be a helper during this unprecedented time.