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Enter the whimsical world of picture book author and artist Mo Willems. Characters from his beloved, award-winning books – including Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny, and the Elephant & Piggie series – come to life. Children […]
Take part in the Great American Clean-up by checking out a Green Bucket kit. Be on the lookout for more events hosted by Keep Norfolk Beautiful.
Design your own READ poster and enter for a chance for your design to be printed and displayed in the Bateman Library! We will choose one winner from each of the four age groups: K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-12th, Adults / Squadrons. […]
To celebrate the Battleship Wisconsin’s 80th Commissioning Anniversary, Nauticus will be offering complimentary admission to Nauticus and the battleship for active duty and veteran services members throughout the entire month of April thanks to the generous support of World of Warships. “The Battleship Wisconsin is […]
Did you also know that Suffolk Parks & Recreation has a Storybook Trail? Every month, our mobile trail will be featured at a new location with a different story, perfect for those who want to get outside and encourage childhood […]
Big news! Willow Oaks is getting a new look, and in order to achieve it, we will be closed from April 22nd to May 5th. Stay tuned for more information!
IT'S BAYSIDE'S ANNUAL SPRING BIKE WEEK AT BAYSIDE HARLEY-DAVIDSON, APRIL 26th-28th 2024 IN PORTSMOUTH, VA...VENDORS, STUNTS, BIKES, BABES, BEER, MUSIC, GAMES, DEMO TRUCKS, AND MORE. Includes: food tattoos, demo rides, Ives Brothers Wall of Death shows.
Saturdays & Sundays from 10am - 5pm on the following dates: April 20-21, 27-28. May 4-5. and on Wednesday, April 25 from 6-9pm Stop by the Studio to make a glass duckling with some of your favorite peeps! Choose from […]
Looking for the longest-running and most experienced dolphin cruise company in the Virginia Beach Resort area? You have found it at Rudee Tours! A dolphin watching cruise with us is the essential trip for both the aquatic enthusiast and the […]
All ages are welcome, but tours may not be appropriate for younger guests. Guest capacity is 80. Restrooms are available on the Explorer, as well as refreshments for purchase. Interior seating is available in our climate-controlled cabin. The Explorer is […]
Saturdays & Sundays from 10am - 5pm on the following dates: April 20-21, 27-28. May 4-5. and on Wednesday, April 25 from 6-9pm Stop by the Studio to make a glass duckling with some of your favorite peeps! Choose from […]
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed for preschool aged children. Siblings of all ages are always welcome!
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed for preschool aged children. Siblings of all ages are always welcome!
Come in and make your very own LEGO creations. Ages 6+ accompanied by parent or guardian. Please contact the library to register.
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed for preschool aged children. Siblings of all ages are always welcome!
Join us in celebrating the Battleship Wisconsin‘s 80th anniversary with a family overnight experience at a very special price of only $80 per person! Spend the night aboard the battleship in her historic berthing complete with a VIP tour of the ship […]
Very Early Morning Guided Bird Walk: The Blocks - 5:00 AM (Approximately 4-5 hours; Registration required) Join us for a guided bird walk into the rare pond pine pocosin inhabited by the federally endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. Travel through freshwater emergent marsh […]
Price – $10.99 per child, one parent jumps free 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 […]
2nd Annual "Gnome One Walks Alone" 5K Fun Run/Walk to support Children's Mental Health Awareness on April 28th, 2024 at the breathtaking Oak Grove Lake Park! It's time to break out those running shoes and paint the town gnome-tastic! This […]
Tweet tweet! Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to experience the beauty and wonder of our local bird species up close and personal. Join us on an interpretive birding hike, where you'll be guided by our expert Park Rangers […]
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are rescheduling the 6th Annual Autism Superheroes vs. Villains 5K & Resource Fair to Sunday, April 28th. We are working on updating the information on all the different platforms as soon as possible. […]
Take a 4-hour guided tour through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park! Spot wildlife from the Blue Goose Tram and uncover the history of this spectacular area. Plus, enjoy a 1-mile guided hike through pristine maritime forest […]
Ahoy, mateys! As you shop for fresh produce and pastries at Yorktown Market Days, beware there is an imminent threat of pirates at our piers. These swashbucklers and scallywags may be seen roaming Riverwalk Landing during this special extended market. […]
You’re able to explore the Garden with your canine best friend every Sunday year-round. Members and their dogs are free. Not-Yet-Members will incur a flat-rate Fido Fee of $5, whether bringing one or several dogs. Your dog must remain on […]
Children ages 3–8 and their caregivers are invited to join us each month as we look, learn, and make in response to themes from our current exhibitions. This program for families will include close-looking at artwork, reading of a storybook, […]
Sports classes for students ages: 1 – 2, and 3 – 6 years old at Norfolk Indoor! parents MUST accompany / co-participate with students ages: 1 – 2 Welcome to PRE SCHOOL SPORTS at Norfolk Indoor Sports! We have awesome […]
This class is ideal for anyone interested in trying out the fused glass process. Make several magnets using small segments of glass and tile nippers. Create the designs by nipping the glass into smaller pieces and adding them to a […]
Learn to melt colorful glass sticks with a torch, spin the glass around metal rods, and form it into beads. Explore different bead shapes and color application techniques, too. This is a great class for beginners. Ages 12 + $40 […]
Earth Day is a time of celebration and appreciation here at First Landing. Over the course of two weekends, join the Rangers for some fun while learning about how we all can do our part to take care of our planet. […]
Sign up for a spring photo session for only $15! Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations will have priority. **Please note the Peninsula SPCA shelter will be closed during this event.** Sign up here: 2024 Spring Pet Photos
Aaargh you ready for a weekend full of pirate shenanigans? Riverwalk Landing and the Watermen’s Museum are prepped and ready for a two-day invasion. Landlubbers of all ages are invited to visit the Historic Yorktown waterfront to learn lessons and […]
Join us aboard the newly renovated, Hampton Queen for a fantastic 2 hour sightseeing harbor tour. We will cover over 20 points of interest and over 400 years of history from the founding of Jamestown in 1607 to current Norfolk […]
This is our annual Charity car show at Larry King Law's Langley Speedway. We will host 8 classes of Judged Cars plus Non Judged Display cars. Food, family fun, vendors, Trophies awarded plus dash plaques to the first 100 entrants.
Take a ride around City Park aboard the Pokey Smokey II. Saturdays and Sundays 11-3 (last ride at 2:45) April 6 – June 15 Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays 11 – 3 (last ride at 2:45) June 21 – Sept 1 […]
Create your own resin on glass masterpiece. Tiffany will guide you through the process of choosing and designing your creation. All necessary supplies to complete this project are provided. You can and are encouraged to bring shells, pebbles, broken jewelry […]
Join us in rallying support for Harmony, a courageous six-year-old who has recently been diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH). Harmony’s journey has been challenging, compounded by the burden of mounting medical expenses and the additional hardship of living in […]
Search for osprey, eagles, herons, and other wildlife during this 45-minute boat trip for ages 6 and up on the Atlantic Scout. Join us as we slowly cruise and explore the native habitat and fauna that makes Owls Creek and […]
Join us for our Weekend On Your Wheels Youth Bike Race Series. The races will be held at New Quarter Park on select Sundays through March and April. The youth mountain bike trail has three courses. The short course is […]
oin us for our Monthly Pokemon League Challenge @ Norfolk! Polish up your deck at our weekly events for a final battle at our Pokemon League by following along the Victory Road to become the store Champion! Event Info: Format […]
Every Sunday at Atlantis Portsmouth we will now be doing Commander League. The event will be open play so you can show up at any point. Players may choose all their opponents and no registration is needed. We will also […]
Please note our Public Skating Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12:00-2:40 pm Friday: 11:20 am -12:50 pm and 6:40 - 9:50 pm Saturday: 12:10-2:10 pm and 7:20-10 pm Sunday: 12:10 – 2:10 pm We have public skating sessions daily! We also offer […]
Have you always wanted to do something spectacular off the diving board? Learn basic diving skills, including approaches, forward and back dives, somersaults and other dives off a 1 meter diving board. Age 11-18 Prerequisite: Participants must be deep water safe […]
Come paint, draw, create, and explore with a variety of materials in the Open Art Studio.
Where the magic begins... Card games are fun and exciting. Most importantly, they are best when played and enjoyed together. The best way to win at card games is to enjoy the game itself and the people who share our […]
Edward Casey is an internationally recognized, award winning silhouette artist and former top selling portrait artist with Walt Disney World. He is considered by many to be one of the best in the industry. Using only scissors, fine quality silhouette […]
Entry Fee: $5 Registration Cut-Off: 12:50 (See Important Note Below) Start Time: 1:00 PM **Important Note: To ensure events are starting on time you must be on the sign-up list or in line to pay by the registration cut-off time. […]
All ages welcome! A Pokémon League Open Play event provides a nearby place for you to get together with other fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and the Pokémon Video Games! Using your own cards you can […]
AGES 6 AND UP RECOMMENDED. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Wine will NOT be served at this class. 3/24 3PM Cow 3/30 1PM Penguin 3/31 3PM Butterflies 4/6 1PM Baby Dragon 4/7 2PM Sunflowers 4/13 1PM […]
The Isle of Wight County Fair Spring Fest returns to the Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds April 26-28, 2024! Friday, April 26, 2024 Carnival (5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) Rodeo presented by True Grit (Showtime: 7:00 p.m.) Saturday, April 27, 2024 […]
The festival presents public performances by community music ensembles throughout Virginia, in addition to lectures and workshops on health for adult musicians, audience development, fundraising and more. All events are free and open to the public with no ticket required.
The 2024 promotional schedule features thirteen postgame fireworks shows and eleven 12:05 Business Special matinees for every Thursday home game. Purchase Tickets Here. See the post highlighting the upcoming promotion schedule on this link! Single-game tickets start at $16 for Reserved […]
Each month during the school year we celebrate emerging literacy by reading and participating in fun activities based on a different early reader book. There is no commitment to attend every meeting. Includes a copy of the book to keep. […]
Registration Cut-Off: 1:20 PM (See Important Note Below)Start Time: 1:30 PMEntry: $5**Important Note: To ensure events are starting on time you must be on the sign-up list or in line to pay by the registration cut-off time. You are welcome […]
Registration Cut-Off: 1:20; Start Time: 1:30 **Important Note: To ensure events are starting on time you must be on the sign-up list or in line to pay by the registration cut-off time. You are welcome to call ahead and ask […]
Spend an afternoon at the Glass Studio melting solid glass rods over a torch to make marbles. Heat, gravity, and simple graphite tools bring your marbles to life. Once you have learned the basics of shaping clear glass, you can […]
In this afternoon class, learn to cut, grind, foil and solder stained glass while creating a hanging “rainbow catcher”. Ages 12+ $64 for Museum members, $80 for non-members
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff. Once you have this lesson […]
Sign up for a one-on-one session to learn how to digitize materials using our Memory Lab equipment. Please only sign up for one session. All other appointments for the lab will be made with staff. Once you have this lesson […]
Family Hip Hop Skate $7.50 2-4pm Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Sound Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
Let’s go large! Let’s go loose! Let’s go neutral! Join us to unleash your inner artist as we guide you step-by-step in creating a Expressive Abstract Floral painting of your very own! In this one of a kind class we […]
Harlem, 1930. The Blues are getting bluer and the gin is running dry. A free-spirited Cotton Club singer has just been fired with nowhere left to go but down. So, she turns to her best friend, an extravagant costume designer […]
WRL invites middle school and high school students (ages 9-18) in James City County, York County, and the City of Williamsburg to participate in a WRL Poetry Contest. Submit one poem 3-26 lines long; one submission per person. Cash prizes […]
Yu-Gi-Oh Sunday Tournament OTS Pack Upon Entry Of $5 Additional Prizing Based On Attendance
All experience levels welcome! No cost to play! Come out and meet some new people and play some Pathfinder. For details on the Pathfinder Society visit PFS site here – https://paizo.com/pathfinderSociety. To volunteer as GM, sign in as a player, or […]
April 26 - May 19, 2024 Thursday, Friday and Saturday Shows at 8:00pm. Sunday Shows at 2:30pm Director: Dillon Bates The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess […]
Want to learn about mindful meditation in a beautiful natural setting? Join Kathleen Foster, a certified meditation teacher with over 18 years of meditation practice, to do just that. This introductory series will span 4 weeks. Join us for one […]
Come join us on an adventure exploring various floats like the Submarine and lily pad floats await to be played on! Any participants on the pool deck need to be in swim wear attire. Children under the age of 9 […]
Join us aboard the newly renovated, Hampton Queen for a fantastic 2 hour sightseeing harbor tour. We will cover over 20 points of interest and over 400 years of history from the founding of Jamestown in 1607 to current Norfolk […]
Let's go to the movies! From Harry Potter to James Bond, the Virginia Beach Chorale Ensemble has prepared a fun-filled afternoon of cinema favorites for you to enjoy!
Classics from Broadway to the Silver Screen Daniel W. Boothe, conductor David S. Wiley, piano & composer It will be an evening of surprises as piano showman and Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Music Director, David Stewart Wiley joins Maestro Boothe to […]
Music by Richard Rodgers | Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, Suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp
Come out and learn to play Mahjong with us! Don't forget to check out your teachers @playmahjongvb on Instagram! Date/Time: Sundays at 3PM Entry: FREE!
Make a colorful jellyfish floating in clear glass during this hot glass class. Ages 12 + $64 Museum members, $80 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up or shipment.
This football offseason we will be doing YEAR 5 of our outstanding lineman training at Norfolk Indoor Sports This football training class is for BOTH offensive AND defensive lineman! Our lineman training is outstanding because the coaching, teaching, drills, techniques […]
This Camp is perfect for kids who have learned the handstand and are ready to learn how to do a Front Handspring or those who need some practice to solidify technique and gain confidence! We will also take this skill […]
for Wide Receiver, Tight End, Running Back, Linebacker & Defensive Backs Football skill development for players looking to learn the game correctly, improve skills and gain confidence. This class is taught by current & former D1 players who know the […]
The Quarterback position is the most unique & difficult sports position in the world! It requires elite cognitive ability and athletic ability, combined with specific trained skills. At Sports757.com – we provide high end Quarterback skill development for students with […]
The Quarterback position is the most unique & difficult sports position in the world! It requires elite cognitive ability and athletic ability, combined with specific trained skills. At Sports757.com – we provide high end Quarterback skill development for students with […]