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Military Families: The 2026 Military Family Festival

October 9, 2026

The Annual Military Family Festival from the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads is happening Sunday, October 25, 2026 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center!

Where: Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach VA

When: Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 12-4pm

Cost: This is a FREE event for active-duty military members and their families.

Description: The Military Family Fall Festival and Resource Fair provides a free day of family fun in a safe environment for Hampton Roads military members and their families. The day is filled with entertainment, crafts, activities and games, and it also puts a lot of useful resources in one room, which is worth the trip on its own if you are newly stationed here. Halloween costumes are strongly encouraged.

Click HERE for additional information: Armed Services YMCA Hampton Roads

Looking for more local fall family fun? Find our BIG LIST of Fall Festivals in Hampton Roads: CLICK HERE!

Military Family Fall Festival

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: ASYMCA, Halloween, Military Families, Military Festival Hampton Roads, and Virginia Beach Convention Center
Categories: Events, Free!, Military Families, and Virginia Beach

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