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Girl Scouts is where she’ll explore her interests, build real-life skills, and grow her confidence alongside friends who cheer her on every step of the way. Choose from one of these options to register for a free Discover event, and see how much fun you’ll have as a Girl Scout.
Nature Origami Week at Northwest River Park November 9 - 15 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stop by the Welcome Center to learn some origami! Paper and instructions will be provided. Free and open to the public.
Age 0-4, Norfolk- Tues/Thurs- 8:45am-10am While Latitude hosts climbers of all ages anytime, join us for a special weekly parent meet up and check out Boulder Babies! This is a drop in time for parents to bring their children to […]
Imagination Play is our free play time for our littles. It is time for children to explore, have fun and play! Come in and relax while your little ones get all the wiggles and energy out in our amazing sensory gym. […]
Paint-by-Numbers are available for both children and adults. Paints, brushes, and water provided.
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime is a storytime program designed for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers, featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes […]
Join us every Thursday for Story Time! Admission is $10, which includes open play + Story Time! Story Time: 10:00–10:30 AM Enjoy open play before and after! Bring your little ones for a fun morning of stories, play, and learning!
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for littles and their caregivers. Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime is geared for birth through 24 months. To view Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime virtually, please join our Baby & […]
Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Join us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistance. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership […]
Please register each child individually. Parents/caregivers are required to stay during the program. This month's theme is Cup Stacking!!! Explore balance, patterns, and engineering challenges using everyday cups.
Mobile Pantry food distribution via the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. The Mobile Pantry program delivers nutritious food directly to underserved communities and areas with limited access to healthy groceries. Each distribution includes an assortment of fresh produce, pantry staples, and […]
Weekly class & story time for the youngest artists (2's & 3's) and their favorite grown ups • We will explore our creativity with hands-on activities and process art projects. Come and go as your artist's attention span allows. Guaranteed […]
HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES — Thursday mornings are for YOU! Looking for a fun way to get out of the house, burn some energy, and connect with other local homeschool families? Join us for Daytime Playtime at Coastal! Thursdays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM $10 per child All ages […]
We have a special time when we open the facility to little kids (under 46″). Little Air jumpers and their parents are the only ones allowed during this time. Parents cannot share a trampoline with a child, but can jump […]
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.
Bring your little ones for a morning of high-flying fun and friendship at our Toddler Time Adopt-a-Stuffie Event! Designed exclusively for jumpers under 46 inches tall, this special event combines active play with a sweet keepsake. Kids can bounce, play, […]
A special play time just for the little ones! One parent jumps free with a paid child. Age 5 and under$20*only 1 parent is free with 1 toddler additional toddlers $10 each
Help brighten our community and celebrate World Kindness Week by writing uplifting messages and doodles on the sidewalk. Each step someone takes will be a little kinder thanks to you!
all ages | Celebrate World Kindness Week by writing a thank you note for the behind-the-scenes heroes who deserve recognition. Whether it's your bus driver, custodian, mail carrier, or mechanic, they all deserve to know how appreciated they are!
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver.
Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
In this interactive storytime, we give a gentle introduction to the wonderful world of books and reading. Using a combination of books, music, and fingerplay, we set the stage for skills in early language, rhythm, and body awareness. For infants […]
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Come enjoy a story time just for babies with stories, songs, bounces, and play! Ages 0- 18 months. 2nd and 4th Thursdays monthly. Call 757-393-8501 for more information.
Join us for story time at Manor, Cradock, and Churchland Libraries at 10:30 am. Manor- 757-465-2916 Churchland- 757-686-2538 Cradock- 757-393-8759
Join us for story time at Manor, Cradock, and Churchland Libraries at 10:30 am. Manor- 757-465-2916 Churchland- 757-686-2538 Cradock- 757-393-8759
Join us for story time at Manor, Cradock, and Churchland Libraries at 10:30 am. Manor- 757-465-2916 Churchland- 757-686-2538 Cradock- 757-393-8759
Bring your babies to make some cute crafts. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver.
Two-year-olds deserve a storytime made just for them! This lively, 45-minute program blends the building blocks of early literacy-reading, singing, talking, writing, and playing-into an interactive experience full of fun. Enjoy engaging books, catchy songs, and playful activities that help […]
Our STEAM programs are designed to be stand-alone enrichment, making them a great supplement to what you are already teaching your children at home. Past programs have included exploring surface tension through Suminagashi, using the scientific method to create the […]
Age 2 - 5yr 11m $O Join us for a sweet and creative experience where little chefs can make their own tasty treat! Children will enjoy a hands-on activity that encourages creativity, imagination, and fun while creating something delicious to […]
Come visit your Newport News Barnes & Noble every Thursday at 10:30am for a weekly Storytime feature various curated stories for our littlest readers. We love Storytime so much, we decided to do it on the Weekend too!! Come in […]
Join us for a sensory journey through the seven principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba) in two 90-minute sessions, at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on November 12 at Jamestown Settlement. Each session is included with museum admission and features seven […]
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for toddlers and preschoolers and their caregivers. Toddler & Preschool Storytime is geared for ages 2-5.
Tiny Tot Explorers are invited to join us at the Main Street Library (directly after Babies in Bloom Storytime). Make new friends and enjoy a variety of fun learning experiences! Explore new outlets for creativity! Enhance your child’s exploration, experimentation, […]
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! Check out the Zoo's Event Calendar here for the […]
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required.
Join us for a 2's only storytime with an art project based on the book. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Age 2 with caregiver. Registration required.
Bring your toddler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Age 2 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Join us at Jordan-Newby in the youth art studio as we read a short story and then bring that story to life by creating a craft that goes along with the theme of the story!
Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun, interactive program that teaches children the basic concept through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Preschool, ages 3-5)
Story Time is coming to My Gym! Our staff loves to read and encourages all our friends to join us once a month for a special story and playtime. We will sing, have puppet shows and read a story along […]
Imagination Play is our free play time for our littles. It is time for children to explore, have fun and play! Come in and relax while your little ones get all the wiggles and energy out in our amazing sensory gym. […]
History Lunch and Learn: The Tidewater Table: Fall Foodways in 18th Century Coastal Virginia Discover how our Colonial Virginian forebears enjoyed the autumnal abundance of our local fields, forests, and fishing grounds in the insightful and entertaining program. Explore the […]
$12 per child open to 18m+ Join us for 90 min of supervised play in the gym. Children 18m- 4y must be accompanied by a guardian (no fee for guardian). Children 5+ attend without a guardian. All participants must pre […]
Homeschool Open Gym – Now TWO Days a Week! Looking for a fun way to burn some energy, make new friends, and stay active? Come play with us at World Class Gymnastics, Too! Mondays: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Thursdays: […]
Explore history through interactive games and puzzles. Best for children ages 8-12 years. Registration required. November: Native Americans
Do you or someone you know need extra help putting food on the table this month? Share this post to help them access the food they need to thrive!Here's what you need to know about our drive-thru food distributions happening […]
Come out to Seatack Recreation Center and rent our Pickleball Tutor Plus Ultra feeder for easy practice. Here's your chance to work on particular shots while getting great exercise! Membership or day pass required Each session is 1 hourCost: $20
Drop in only. Ages 5+ may be dropped off for $15.00 per hour or an adult may stay and create with your artist as long as they like for a flat, $15.00 fee.
Drop in only. Ages 5+ may be dropped off for $15.00 per hour or an adult may stay and create with your artist as long as they like for a flat, $15.00 fee. Drop off ends at 4PM.
Join us for woodland tales featuring furry and feathered friends!
High Schoolers play for free Monday-Friday 3-5pm Kids 12 and Under with paying adult play free $5 pool for kids 13 to 17
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.
Join us at Main Library for Girls Who Code! Girls and non-binary students will learn the basics of computer programming. Grades 3rd-5th meet every Thursday at 4 pm. Questions or need more details? Contact whitela@portsmouthva.gov.
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities.
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities.
Who: Anyone with ASD & their families (siblings included). Any age, any size, any ability, any family size! What: Come play in FACT's Sensory Gym, in the FACTivity Hall, and occasional basketball gym with FACT and YOUR family. Come one […]
This story time is designed for 4 - 6 years old children. We will explore library skills and beginning literacy skills using songs, movement activities, games and reading books. A craft will follow the story time. Registration is required for […]
A collaborative building program where kids complete challenges and create imaginative designs with Legos. Amount Member Price One Time: $20.00 Non-Member Price One Time: $60.00
Learn about money and budgeting at our Art Mart! Participants will be given Art Mart bucks and a budget to buy the art supplies they would like to use to make their craft project. Ages 5-11. Registration is required.
Hang out, play the card game, and make a craft! Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Ages 9 to 13. Registration is required.
Run your own campaign with fellow D&D fans. This program is best for players with some knowledge of the game.
oin William & Mary professor Sarah McCartney, Ph.D., for a look at “Life in the Revolutionary-Era Virginia Backcountry.” In 1775, Virginia’s backcountry residents announced their patriotic fervor with statements published in the Virginia Gazette, and the American colonies declared independence […]
Join us as we partner with Tidewater Community College Visual Arts + Design Center to present "Ink & Exposure", a joint exhibition by Michal Mitak Mahgerefteh, Heather Mitcham and Victor Perotti. "Ink & Exposure" explores the expressive possibilities of cyanotype, […]
As America’s 250th celebration of the Declaration of Independence comes to a close, ring out the momentous anniversary year with winter nights aglow in red, white and blue. Guests can wander among glowing lanterns in patriotic displays, historical and natural […]
Ready to glow and fold? Join us for Paper Explorers! Dive into a glowing world of neon origami as we fold paper animals, stars, and other amazing creations under black lights. With fun music, creative challenges, and lots of imagination, […]
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic chip and dip serving tray from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size […]
Get into the holiday spirit with Craft Club VB for a festive night of creativity, sparkle, and handmade memories! Join us to create your own beautiful resin Christmas ornaments that are perfect for decorating your tree, gifting to someone special, […]
Wednesday & Thursday Family Nights **ALL You Can Eat PIZZA Nights 6-8:30pm *FREE Pizza ends at 8pm Admission: $12.00 (skaters) $6.00 (non-skaters) ** Wednesday: Family Mix Music ** Thursday: All Gospel/Christian Music Mix
5-12yr 11m Daily, 11/10-11/13, 6pm-8:30pm Join us for a creative indoor drive-in movie experience! Kids can wear pajamas, decorate their own cardboard "car," and enjoy a kid-friendly movie in a cozy atmosphere. Snacks, creativity, and fun included! $0
Enjoy the sounds of the season with fused glass wind chimes, a Happy Hour Glass Works favorite! Use chips, "box and dots," and other glass forms to personalize and feature your own musical creation.No experience needed, just get ready for […]
Join us for our weekly Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World tournament! Important: You must still apply for the event through the Bandai TCG+ app to be added to the tournament. However, you can pay for your entry in […]
Weekly hololive OFFICIAL CARD GAME Tournament Join us each week for our hololive OFFICIAL CARD GAME Tournament! Come play, meet other players, and compete for weekly prizes. Event Information Format: Constructed Structure: Swiss Rounds based on attendance Prizing On Entry: Each player will receive […]
KAYA CATCHES THE FUTURE is a brand-new play from Stephen Gregg, the author of TRAP and THIS IS A TEST. This is the Virginia premiere! $9 adults, $6 kids
Make a champagne paperweight, a jellyfish paperweight, a drinking vessel or a seasonal object in a more hands-on class. Our team guides you in the use of glassblowing tools while you create your object. Pick from a variety of colors […]
NSU Brown Hall Mainstage Theaterco-commissioned with Virginia Arts Festival Broadway playwright Keenan Scott II, the same playwright whose Thoughts of a Colored Man captivated our audiences in 2023 and earned NSU Theatre Company more than 20 National Kennedy Center American College […]
November 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 | 7:30 p.m. November 8 & 15 | 2 p.m. Matinee Goode Theatre, 4601 Monarch WayPresented by CORE Theatre Ensemble in collaboration with ODURepUnjustly cursed to spend her mortal life as a monster in isolation, […]
Almost, Maine Synopsis: On a clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not what it seems in the remote town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling […]
Synopsis: On a clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not what it seems in the remote town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and […]
Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in […]