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  2. CANCELED – 2025 Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival

    The Summer Carnival at Mount Trashmore Park returns for the season from May 23 – June 17, 2025 with rides, concessions, and games!

    May 23, 2025
  3. Happy Earth Day! Local Events in Hampton Roads

    Our BIG LIST of Earth Day Events in Hampton Roads, Virginia! Find ways to celebrate while learning about conservation, recycling, and how we can all contribute to a better environmental future at events throughout Hampton Roads.

    April 22, 2025
  4. Cherry Blossom Festival in Virginia Beach

    Come out for FREE family fun from Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation to celebrate the Cherry Blossom Festival at Red Wing Park!

    March 14, 2025
  6. StoryWalk® Events in Virginia Beach

    A StoryWalk® is a fun way to explore our parks on a family-friendly trail while reading a book that has been laminated and presented page by page.

    June 9, 2021
  7. Free Spring Break Program: Camp MEdia

    Designed for current middle school students, this free spring break program teaches the fundamentals of audio recording, photography and videography.

    March 15, 2021
  8. Super Smash Brothers Ultimate (Tournament)

    Coming up ONLINE from Virginia Beach Parks & Rec – A Super Smash Brothers Ultimate (Tournament)

    October 28, 2020
  10. Virginia Beach Parks Limited Opening

    Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation have reopened local parks (as of Friday, May 22, 2020) for select activities.

    May 22, 2020
  11. 5 Reasons Kids Love Summer Camp

    If you’re a parent who’s on the fence about whether or not your child should attend summer camp this year, we’ve got five reasons that they will love every second of it!

    May 20, 2020
  12. FREE Water Safety Lesson For Ages 4-12

    There will be FREE learn to swim clinics on June 8-9, 2019 for children ages 4-12 throughout South Hampton Roads.

    June 3, 2019
  14. Give Experiences, Not Stuff this Holiday Season

    When it seems like everyone on your list already has everything they need, think outside of the box – or bag – and get in tune with the latest trends – experience gifts!

    December 19, 2018
  15. NEW! Family & Child Care Memberships at Virginia Beach Parks & Rec

    If you’re a busy parent with young kids, there are probably a couple of things that will capture your attention (besides one of your kids doing something they’re not supposed to) – a great deal and the chance to get some “me time!”

    October 14, 2018
  16. Get Water Ready with Swim Lessons from Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation!

    From Tiny Bobbers for the tiniest of tots, to Paddlers and American Red Cross Learn to Swim level classes for ages 3 and up, little swimmers will learn lifelong skills with Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation!

    March 6, 2018
  18. Sunday RUNday at Mt. Trashmore

    Sunday RUNday is a family fitness extravaganza at Mount Trashmore Park.

    July 22, 2016
  19. Touch-A-Truck (Free Event!)

    Save the Date! If your child (or adult!) is fascinated by cars, trucks and anything that drives you won’t want to miss this FREE Touch-A-Truck Event!

    April 13, 2016
  20. VB Parks & Recreation Open House Event

    Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is offering an open house weekend event which opens up the recreation centers for you to attend classes and activities for FREE.

    January 8, 2016
  22. Free Event: Aloha Back To School Festival

    Recreation games, sports competitions, face painting, inflatables, door prize drawings and refreshments – PLUS a school supply giveaway, while supplies last.

    August 26, 2015
  23. Family Dance Party at Mt Trashmore

    Coming up this week at Mt Trashmore, head over for a FREE Family Dance Party!

    July 6, 2015
  24. Therapeutic Recreation Surfing Event

    A great event for individuals with special needs, and another option for those of you who may have missed the signups for Surfer’s Healing Camps!

    June 13, 2015
  26. Mount Trashmore Star Party

    This weekend come out to see the stars! This FREE Event kicks off on Saturday, May 30th at dark.

    May 29, 2015
  27. Day of Play – Virginia Beach

    A Day of Play is planned for Friday, September 12, 2014 from 4-6pm at Mt Trashmore! This Free Event will include inflatables, kite making, Zumba® lessons, games and more! Thank you Keegan! Click HERE…

    September 11, 2014
  28. Artisans In The Park

    The Hampton Roads art scene at it’s best! Come out this weekend for Artisans In The Park in Virginia Beach! In addition to the art, entertainment, and food trucks you can also find the following family…

    September 4, 2014
  30. Free Yoga Classes (ages 14 and up)

    According to Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation the following will be offered as FREE CLASSES for ages 14 and up. You do NOT need a Parks & Rec membership or a day pass, these classes are Free and open to…

    August 31, 2014
  31. FREE Family Fishing Clinic

    Update: This event is now full and registration is closed! We had such a great time taking my daughter fishing for the first time – check out her first catch! I always see these fishing clinics fill up so…

    April 25, 2014