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This fall at Cullipher Farm, we continue our Little Farmers Classes with a fall twist: learn about all the fall things happening on the farm.
Bergey’s Fall Tradition corn maze runs from September 12th through October 31st, featuring a 10-acre aviation-themed maze with weekday and Saturday pricing options for petting zoos, hayrides, and corn gun shots. Ages 1 and under and ages 65 and up […]
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.
Every Saturday in October from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy family-friendly activities like sunflower maze, pumpkins, rubber duck water races, balloon twister and more. $20 per person and kids 3 and under free.
Pumpkins, Corn maze, Apple picking, & Sunflowers - Enjoy a family day at the farm with homemade apple cider, cider donuts, homemade ice cream and slushies, onsite market and more.
Celebrate National Cryptid Day (10/20) by locating the hidden characters around the library. Find all 13 and collect a prize at the service desk! Ages 12-18. Registration is not required.
In recognition of Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday, all national wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission October 27, 2026. (The entrance fee waiver does not cover concessionaire or permit fees for some […]
Enjoy pumpkins, unlimited farm-tour hayrides, the Petting Farm, TreeWalk Adventure, a huge straw pile, and plenty of fall fun for the whole family. Weekends bring even more excitement with tasty treats, a live DJ, and games!
Night Surf Fishing is an annual activity at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Anglers may fish on the wildlife refuge beach until midnight during the month of October with a Special Use Permit. This program provides a unique opportunity to […]
Scare your friends with a spooky Halloween selfie by snapping a photo using our props and backdrops. SAY "BOO!"
Show up with an empty trunk and we'll bring the food to you. Those visiting a mobile pantry are reminded: Come with your trunk empty. If you need to make room in your trunk for the product, please do so […]
Take a stroll down Hayden’s Lane to read the Halloween story Griselda Snooks Spectacular Books posted along signs along the lane. Free admission. This story trail will be offered from October 17 thru October 31 from sunrise to sunset. This […]
For one week, Fishtails transforms into a world inspired by the Harry Potter books and films. The entire restaurant gets the treatment, with immersive décor, little bits of magic tucked throughout the space, a special fall menu, and plenty to […]
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. […]
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 required. Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff member will let you […]
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Norfolk Arts grantee, World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads presents "Globe at Home". This immersive event connects Norfolk Public School students to globally connected careers and civic life through local employers, organizations and an interactive mini job fair.Free & open […]
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; […]
Toddler Storytime is a storytime program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk […]
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movements, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Community: City of Hampton early literacy program for infants, babies, and their caregivers. nursery rhymes, songs, story, and free play.
Tuesdays starting Oct 6th through Nov 24th Time: 10:00-11:00am Suitable for 1-6 year olds and their Parent/Caregiver. Bring: A water bottle. The studio has mats and props for us to borrow, but if your little yogi prefers the mat or […]
Come join us outside for story time in nature! At Nature Play & Storytime, we'll explore nature through stories and then have time for unstructured nature play and discovery! Cost: $15 per family Ages: 0-2 (older siblings are welcome to join) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
10/13: Seeds & Nuts - Go an exploratory walk to look for the plants that produce seeds and nuts early fall. 10/20: Supporting a Garden - You’ve started a vegetable garden, so how do you take care of it? In this class, […]
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, finger plays, and fun! Ages: 6 - 24 months with a caregiver.
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
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!
Join us for a special not-scary storytime with some fun, not-so-spooky books, songs, and movement! For children aged 2 with a parent or caregiver. Costumes are highly encouraged, but not required. Registration is not required. Attendance will be managed on […]
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 required.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us at Main Library for a story time with reading, singing, dancing, and a craft! Open to ages 0- 5. Call 757-393-8501 for more information or if you have a group larger than 8 kids.
Celebrate Halloween with a festive Babies in Bloom story hour! This gentle, interactive program is designed especially for infants from birth to 23 months and their caregivers. Enjoy sweet stories, soft music, and playful fingerplays that encourage early language development, […]
A new program that invites our little learners (0 to 4 years old) in their strollers to join us in a walk around the zoo with stops and activities along the way to get the wiggles out! Check signs in […]
Get creative with your little one in our hands-on, high-quality craft class, no gluey macaroni or cardboard painting here! Together, you’ll make beautiful, keepsake-worthy projects using real materials that spark imagination and pride. It’s the perfect mix of fun, fine […]
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.
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 not required.
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 required.
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 years)
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Adults. Registration is not required.
Just in time for this spooky season, we will learn how to plant and grow garlic in a hands-on Halloween garden activity for all ages at the Cuffee Community Garden!
Join us for a special not-scary storytime with some fun, not-so-spooky books, songs, and movement! For children ages 3-5. Costumes are highly encouraged, but not required. Registration is not required. Attendance will be managed on a first come, first served […]
Show up with an empty trunk and we'll bring the food to you. Those visiting a mobile pantry are reminded: Come with your trunk empty. If you need to make room in your trunk for the product, please do so […]
Tuesday-Sunday, September 29-November 1, 11 am-8 pm. Rides $1 cash, Closed Monday Head on to downtown and get in the "spirit" of Halloween with spooky sights, gentle frights and free candy at the historic Hampton Carousel! Operated by the Hampton […]
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. […]
Story Time is geared for preschool children from ages 2 to 5. One or two stories will be read to the children and a hands-on activity will be conducted. Please sign up with an email foxhillctr@gmail.com or call 757-690-8780 with […]
Join us every Tuesday at 12:00pm for Storytime!
September 8, 2026 - What do you do with an idea? Story and Engineering Design Process. *Optional - bring a toy or item to repurpose. September 22, 2026 - Hispanic Heritage Month: art focus October 13, 2026 - Indigenous Peoples' […]
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
Join us on a ranger-led walk to explore and learn about some of the individually listed buildings on the National Register. Discover how these locations contribute to "Building" the significance of Fort Monroe "From The Ground Up." Comfortable footwear and […]
10/13: Project Treesnap -Become a citizen scientist by completing tree observations and data collection to submit to national research. 10/20: Pumpkin STEAM - Just in time for Halloween, complete STEAM-inspired activities and experiments using pumpkins. 10/27: Corpse Flower 101 - Celebrate Halloween a […]
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive series. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room. Registration is required.
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2. Registration is required.
Celebrate the season by creating a Fall Leaf Salt Painting. All supplies provided. Please register to attend.
Need advice for garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.
At Neptune’s Forest, we invite infants and toddlers to discover, play, and grow through carefully designed play-based activities. We specialize in early childhood activities in Virginia Beach, VA, that spark curiosity and support healthy development. Our warm, professional team guides each child through […]
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
Curious about our sewing studio but not ready to dive into a full season? Join one of our trial classes! It's the perfect opportunity to explore our workspace, test out our sewing machines, and create a stylish drawstring backpack to […]
Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time! October Themes: Week 1 - Movie Night Week 2 - Arts & […]
Dress up, bring your family and enjoy a fun and safe evening with safe Trick or Treating with local businesses and organizations.Kids Meal VouchersBounce HouseGamesMusicand Legendary Food!
Join us at Main Library for Girls Who Code! Girls and non-binary students will learn the basics of computer programming. Grades 6th-12th meet every Tuesday at 4:30 pm. Questions or need more details? Contact whitela@portsmouthva.gov.
Join us for some sticky, gooey Halloween fun! We will provide the ingredients and recipes so you can make your slime as colorful or creepy as you like. Ages 9-13. Registration is required.
Nostalgic and fun for all ages, come play some games and challenges involving LEGO building bricks, with a Halloween twist. Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.
Pre-K through 5th graders who are reading on their own are invited to practice their literacy skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Reading times are in 15 minute increments.
Ages 9-15 only! Weekly classes are Tuesdays 5pm. Beginner classes are paused over summer.Yes the age has been raised from 8 years old to 9, this is for brand new students, does not apply to current students.Classes are 60 min. […]
Master crochet basics! Beginners will learn new techniques each week building the skills needed for our intermediate projects! October's intermediate project: Fall Beanie Whether you're brand new to crochet or already comfortable with the basics, this class is designed to […]
Join us at Lynnhaven Mall on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 5–7 PM for a free community celebration honoring the strength, resilience, and courage of breast cancer survivors — and the incredible community that stands beside them. Stroll through center court to […]
LEVEL UP in an evening of games and fun at Main Street Library! Ages 12-17. No registration required. Tuesday September 22, October 27, November 24, and December 22, 2026, 5-7 pm.
Pre-K through 5th graders who are reading on their own are invited to practice their literacy skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Reading times are in 15 minute increments.
A new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required; supplies and character sheets will be provided. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
Pre-K through 5th graders who are reading on their own are invited to practice their literacy skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Reading times are in 15 minute increments.
Bring your Pokemon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch 'em all" at the library this month! Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.
Nostalgic and fun for all ages, come play some games and challenges involving LEGO building bricks, with a Halloween twist. Ages 9-14. Registration is required.
Do you like reading and talking about books? Churchland Branch Library is hosting a book club for children ages 10-12, select 4th Tuesdays of the month. Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited. Book pickup is the first week of […]
Virginia Beach City Public Schools College Night will be held Tuesday, Oct. 27th from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. VBCPS College Night will provide students, families, and the Virginia Beach community with free information […]
Bring your favorite deck, your army, or your friends and join one of the best gaming communities in the area! Tuesday RPG Night at 5:30pm
Pre-K through 5th graders who are reading on their own are invited to practice their literacy skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Reading times are in 15 minute increments.
Calling all Pokemon fans! This is a friendly, free weekly meet up for children of all ages and interest levels to meet, show off their cards and offer up some trades if they like! Join our group page on Facebook […]
Suffolk Art Gallery All Ages $0 All fiber (sewing, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, weaving, etc.) enthusiasts are invited to join us for our monthly Fiber Club at the Suffolk Art Gallery! Bring your current fiber project and connect with other fiber […]
Gather outside to watch The Haunted Mansion (2003, PG) on the lawn at sunset on our outdoor screen. Snacks and drinks provided! Bring your own chairs and blankets!
Pokémon Free Play Tuesdays! ⚡ Looking for a place to play Pokémon, test out a new deck, or meet other players? Come hang out with us every Tuesday for Pokémon Free Play! Free Entry Casual, open play All skill levels welcome Bring […]
Entry-$freeDrop on by Get your chance at some free Raffles
Tuesday Night Riftbound League Join us every Tuesday for The Booster Box's three-month Riftbound League! Players will earn League Points throughout the season based on participation and match wins, with every week contributing toward the overall standings. Each player receives […]
STANDARD LEAGUE – SEPT.-NOV. 🏆 Our Standard League is kicking off this September! Play throughout the season, earn points for participating and achievements, and work your way toward the Championship! Earn League Tokens Players will earn tokens throughout the season based […]
First learn about ghost hunting and the equipment used to do paranormal investigations with the local W.T.C.W. Paranormal investigation team. Then join the team for a real investigation on the activity in our shop! The event will be limited to […]
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