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Discover maps, artifacts, dioramas, colonial-era documents, fashion, and a battle timeline showcased in the Wallace History Room! Come explore the fascinating history they have uncovered for you! Visit the Wallace Memorial History Room on the second floor of Central Library. […]
Your passport to togetherness, fun and new friends! Enjoy some exciting, hands-on activities and games including “try-it” experiences that help introduce families to Girl Scouts.
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to Chrysler Hall!
Cinema Cafe turns 40, and we’re celebrating all week at our original Pembroke location, May 11–15. 🤩 80s-inspired swag giveaways 📸 Fun lobby photo op 🍕 Throwback food and drink deals 🎥 Don’t miss Back to the Future for Turnback […]
Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly ride on the Atlantic Explorer to see bottlenose dolphins and other coastal Virginia animals like seabirds, sea turtles, and more. Guests will join the Aquarium's knowledgeable educators on board to learn about their unique sightings while […]
Join Us for Storytime at the Farm! Cozy up with a towel or blanket in the Visiting Pen and meet some of our furry farm friends while enjoying fun, interactive stories. Each Tuesday at 11am.
Upcoming Mobile Pantry Info Patriot’s Pantry is hosting our next Mobile Meal distribution at LMH NW Annex All staple items are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. May’s meal kit will be pancit Patrons must present a valid […]
Destress to be your best! Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show! Pick up a mini canvas at your local branch and then create your masterpiece. When completed, return it to your library so it can be […]
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
Age 0-4, Mon/Weds/Fri- 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 play […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA join us weekly for a new craft. can't stay? take a kit home! Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=17253929017836534643
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. For ages 1-2 years old.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required. Because this class starts […]
Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, and music. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver. No registration required. Please note: Because this class starts before […]
Enjoy a small group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. While fun for all children, this program has accommodations for children with specialized sensory processing needs to explore sensory stimulation through stories, music, activities […]
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Bring your young nature lover to Newport News Parks Discovery Center for our nature story time! On the second Wednesday of each month (March-November) well have a new picture storybook about animals and their adventures in nature. Afterwards, we'll embark […]
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Ages 5-11. Registration is required.
Join us Wednesdays for an engaging morning of self-determined, exploratory play based upon the Anji Play approach. This is an unstructured, drop-in program for children of all ages. Parent or caregiver attendance is required. Registration is not required. In keeping […]
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. Ages […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on May 4, […]
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on May 4, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together. Learn animal themed rhymes, songs, and movement for National Pet Month.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a 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. Registration is not required.
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for littles (babies, toddlers, preschoolers) and their caregivers. This storytime is geared for birth through 5 and will be held in the Morgan Memorial Library Children's Area.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available […]
Travel the world without leaving the library.
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Ages 3 – 5)
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents. (Babies, Ages 0-2)
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before […]
April 15 Mulan (2020), rated PG-13 Moana (2016), rated PG April 22 FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992), rated G Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), rated PG April 29 Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), rated PG-13 Dr. […]
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.
Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on May 4, […]
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on May 4, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not […]
Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Ages 3 – 5)
Join us on a ranger-led walking tour to explore the history of Fort Monroe. Learn about the establishment of the 3rd system, the role of the “Gibraltar of the Chesapeake” in local and national defense, and the diverse workforce constructing […]
Take a midweek break and enjoy live music in the heart of Olde Towne! Join us on Wednesday, May 13 from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM in the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Courtyard for an afternoon of smooth jazz, Motown, and […]
Think like an engineer! Learn how bionic parts help animals and design a prosthetic leg for a stuffed animal pet. Construct an obstacle course to test motion and stability using a stuffed animal.
Basic sewing machine instruction, using your sewing machine.Do you have a portable sewing machine sitting around your house collecting dust?Did you buy it hoping to use for mending or complete sewing projects?Did mom or grandma give it to you, only […]
Creating with clay and painting on canvas- it just doesn’t get any better than that! In this class, your child will get to experiment with many different types of art while learning simple step-by-step painting and clay techniques. They will […]
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Ages 5-11. Registration is required.
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-10. Registration is required.
Ages 5-16 2 Free Games per Day! Register at kidsbowllfree.com Shoes not included. Snack bar open for purchases. Tuesdays- Thursdays until December 17, 2026 Location: Bowling Center 675 Dickman Street Fort Eustis, VA Open to all with base access.
Class is in session! We're exploring many topics from STEAM to History. Come and learn in a fun and interactive way. Perfect for homeschoolers. All are welcome. Ages 6-8 years. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do […]
Calling all Homeschoolers! Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required
HeartStrings & Valves offers a transformative after-school music program for youth in grades 1-6 at The Salvation Army’s Hampton Roads Kroc Center. This one of a kind program provides children with the opportunity to explore music, gain valuable skills, receive […]
Relax with some furry friends!
May's game spotlight is puzzles. Work together, and take on the challenge of solving jigsaw puzzles, and try different puzzles. Stimulate your brain, and relax at the same time. Teens, ages 14-18 and homeschool teens. Registration is required.
Celebrate children's book month with us while playing safari themed board games.
On a weekly basis, the VBSPCA welcomes young readers to the shelter to read to our shelter animals for a memorable, educational experience By bringing young readers into our shelter, our adoptable cats and dogs benefit from the calm, positive […]
Central Library is raising butterflies! Get an up-close peek while we learn about life cycles. Plant your own butterfly garden starter kit out of dill! Ages 5-11. Registration is required.
Follow your imagination! Use our LEGOs to build whatever you're in the mood to create - by yourself or with a partner.
Design and build structures using materials such as Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoys, Power Clix, LEGO pieces and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations! With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills. Note: Build Bash is a free-flowing […]
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Ages 3 – 5)
Interested in a fun way to relax and get creative? Join the Origami Club! Whether you’ve never folded anything before or you’re an expert, this club is for you. We'll get together to take on a new origami challenge each […]
Join us as we welcome school-aged children to free homework help and guarantee those recommended reading minutes for the day. Keep track with us each week to celebrate at the end of each month with a party! Snacks will be […]
Come show off your build skills every week with themed LEGO building challenges!
Come show off your build skills every week with themed LEGO building challenges then take on your friends in a video game battle.
Ready to take on the demogorgon and fight the mouthbreathers? Meet new people and forge your own collective stories with them. Our intermediate Dungeons & Dragons group is a mini campaign series where your character will continue on missions between […]
Join us at Blyden Branch Library for a city-themed adventure with Babar the Elephant as part of Children's Book Month! (Preschool & Elementary Age)
Get crafty at BFB and bring the family for an afternoon of creative fun! Jan.: Suncatchers Feb.: Valentines March: Flower Pots May: Paper Flowers
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents. (Babies, Ages 0-2) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for […]
Join other young anime and manga fans as we do fun activities tied to anime and manga titles we love! Meeting every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. (Tween, Ages 9-13) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kevin.hulguin@norfolk.gov.
Pull up a chair and join us for a delicious dining experience with a twist! Designed for ages 1114, this program serves up a themed meal while teaching the art of table setting, dining styles, and essential etiquette. From social […]
Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time! Weekly Themes: 1 st Wednesday: Arts & Crafts 2 nd Wednesday: Gaming 3 […]
Registrants ages 11+ We encourage families with middle and high school students to attend together. Portsmouth Public Schools and Partners for Community Health Collaboration present this original Indieflix film that explores all sides of cyber-bullying and its impact on the bully, […]
Fort Monroe means different things to different people — history, waterfront recreation, community gathering, reflection, nature, and everyday public life.As we begin the Fort Monroe Forward Landscape Action Plan, we’re inviting the public to help us think about what kind […]
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm Nike Park Recreation Center $5 per class- Pay at the door Ages 12+ For more information, contact Janette Jeffrey at 757-356-0851
Spend time with the family while investigating science, technology, engineering, art, and math within the RMP Maker Studio.
Enjoy a night of gaming fun for the whole family! For families. Registration required. Schedule of events: May 13 at North Suffolk Library - 1960s June 17 at Downtown Suffolk Library / Morgan Memorial Library- 1970s July 8 at North […]
Let your creativity shine at this one-of-a-kind art event! Kids will sip delicious lemonade while exploring their artistic side by painting bright, beautiful landscapes on canvas. Whether they’re beginners or budding artists, everyone will leave with a masterpiece and a […]
The Floating Folk Jam Yorktown visits the Yorktown Library, 6-8pm on the second Wednesday of every other month. The "Folk Jam is a fun, free event where attendees go around the circle picking songs to sing and play together.
Bring your voice and instrument for this fun folk jam session! https://www.visityorktown.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5304
Purchase an event ticket here Purchase a virtual lecture ticket here To learn more about “Reconsidering Bacon’s Rebellion at 350 Years” lecture and event series click here Join us at Bacon’s Castle for our May Bacon’s Rebellion at 350 Years Program – a […]
Welcome to Classic Bingo Night at Famous Uncle Al's Dog House! Join us for a fun-filled evening of bingo, laughter, and excitement. Get ready to shout "Bingo!" as you mark off numbers on your card and compete for amazing prizes. […]
Norfolk CSB Prevention Services, in partnership with Virginia Stage Company and Booker T. Washington Academy of the Arts, presents a free community performance of Every Brilliant Thing on Wednesday, May 13, at Booker T. Washington High School. The event also features a […]
Boys Night Out is back! Join us for an exciting evening packed with classic board games, video games, and plenty of fun for everyone. So, bring your friends and get ready for a great time! Ages 5–12 Register today: https://norfolkfun.norfolk.gov
KARAOKE & OPEN MIC NIGHT - Free Event 2nd & 4th Wednesday at FFX Theatre Enjoy seeing others on stage and share your own talents as well - not just karaoke and comedy. Fun & relaxing space at the oceanfront […]
- Join us for a fun evening on the water, looking out over Back Creek as the sunsets. Participants will meet at the main office at Back Creek Park an hour and a half before sunset.All kayak trips start with […]
Celebrate the heroic Tuskegee Airmen and their epic World War II Red Tail legacy in person! Seating limited to 167. Get ready to dive into the incredible story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the trailblazing pilots who soared through history as […]
Talking Dirt- Tips for the Casual Gardener- 2026 Series presented by the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners. Wednesday, May 13th, 2026- 6:45-7:45 Guest Speaker: Master Gardener Sherry Kern WEEDS!! Defend Your Garden Against Common Spring Weeds Spring: so many weeds! Winter […]
Community-Driven Soccer & Family Fun on the Virginia Peninsula! Lionsbridge FC returns for its ninth USL League Two season in 2026 under head coach Chris Whalley with another demanding Chesapeake Division slate that reflects the league’s continued growth and competitive […]