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Little Farmers classes are hands-on, small-group sessions where kids step into real farm life - meeting animals, exploring the fields, and learning where their food actually comes from. Kids will move, explore, and engage with the farm in a meaningful way.
Voted #1 Butterfly House and Garden by USA TODAY 10BEST! Open: June 14 - September 30 Our Summer Butterfly House offers an up-close look at native butterflies in a vibrant, enclosed habitat filled with nectar-rich plants. Originally a temporary exhibit in 2009, […]
Enjoy hot summer movies on the big screen again! 2026 Summer Kids Series will only be available Jun 22 – Aug 13, at select locations, with a different movie each week. Tickets will go on sale weekly. $1 admission See […]
Join us for a day of fun and adventure at one of our beautiful Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast camps. Learn about our programs, plus get a free patch and activity kit to take home!
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 […]
Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express, offering showings for $1, begins June 1 and continues through August 13. Screenings begin at 11 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Attendees can also get $3 off a Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, popcorn, […]
Community: City of Hampton join others in our community and color a large coloring page.
Community: City of Hampton fossilized dino eggs have been stolen from the museum! can you help us figure out who did it?
Create a bee bath with JEB Fort Story MWR Libraries! Stop by One Stop any time between Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM. This event is free and recommended for all ages. For […]
During this class, children will gather together to enjoy a farm-themed story filled with animals, nature, and life on the farm. After the book, little learners will take part in a simple hands-on activity inspired by the story, giving them a chance to explore, create, and play.
Come meet our herd! In this fun, hands-on farm lesson, your child will discover the amazing world of cows — what they eat, how they grow, and why they matter to farms, families, and the environment around us.
Community: City of Hampton join us weekly for a new craft. can't stay? take a kit home!
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.
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 […]
The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. Despite its foreboding moniker, the Great Dismal Swamp is one of few remaining American wildernesses and is home to the black bear, bobcats, rare plants, snakes, and river otters. It is the […]
Come join a music workshop or two in Virginia Beach! COME EXPERIENCE A "MUSIC WITH MS ALEX" CLASS! IN THIS 45 MINUTE- POP UP STYLE CLASS YOUR CHILD WILL SING, MOVE, AND PLAY VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS FOR NON STOP MUSIC FUN. […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.
Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy! 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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with […]
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 […]
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)
Travel through storytelling without leaving the library!
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. […]
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.
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.
Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy! Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is 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 not […]
Join us for a fun filled program where you and your preschooler will design your very own (paper) computer while learning a bit about how they work! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Enjoy a sweet stretch and unwind with a delicious treat! For ages 6-11. Registration is required and begins July 29 at 10 a.m. Please bring a mat or towel and a water bottle. Large groups must contact the branch Youth […]
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers. Each program includes free play, an art activity, circle time and resources for parents.
The Summer Reading Finale celebrates the conclusion of the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program with a highenergy, dinosaurthemed event featuring Chapmans Magics Dinosaur Adventure attraction. Families will enjoy lifesize inflatable dinosaurs, a fossil exhibit, a themed photo area, and […]
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.
Get tied up in fun with a tie-dye event hosted by NAVSTA Norfolk MWR Aquatics from noon to 2 PM at FRP-2 Outdoor Pool. T-shirts and materials will be provided, while supplies last. For more information, please call 757-444-2134.
Safely View the Partial Eclipse with Tom Epps, Wednesday, August 12, 12-3pm Weather permitting, join us in front of the Grissom Branch Library for SAFE solar viewing through our telescopes, see sunspots and enjoy a Partial Eclipse of the Sun […]
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 […]
Where the beach takes a break, but the fun keeps going! Looking for a way to beat the heat, escape a rainy day, or take a break from the sun? Beach Break Camp is the perfect indoor adventure for active kids visiting […]
The Naro is pleased to present a series of popular family-friendly films for a new generation of children (and the young-at-heart) this summer on on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm starting June 10th and Sundays at 12 noon starting […]
Join us for a fun preschool program featuring classic childrens stories paired with simple hands-on crafts that encourage creativity, imagination, and a love of reading! For ages 3-5 years old.
Art Workshops are back at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge! Each art session will feature a different painting, guided by an artist. Different paint techniques may be used and all participants will leave with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece of art. […]
Bring your imagination for LEGO-building fun! We provide the materials, you provide the creativity!
Help your child on their journey to independent reading. Each meeting we will play games and incorporate different reading strategies to help your reader gain confidence, fluency and independence in reading. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.
Beat the heat and the summer slide with a SREAM-based family activity session!
Can you see through the illusion? Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry! All ages. Registration is not required. Admittance will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is a part of VBPLs Summer Reading […]
Celebrate Americas 250th anniversary with a hands-on program that highlights creativity, sustainability, and our shared environment. Transform recycled containers into decorative planters and fill them with native Virginia flower seeds. Join us to craft, plant, and take home a small […]
Mark your calendars, families! CHAPTER Families is hosting a FREE community pop-up to make sure every child starts the school year off prepared, confident, and excited to learn. This event is 100% FREE- no tickets, no catch. Just come out for […]
Come unwind and bond with some furry friends!
Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. No registration required.
Warriors, help us write and illustrate a manga/comic to protect our city, world, and the multiverse from evil. Join us at Jordan Newby Library to sign up.
Come in for 1.5 hour of board games and video games. We will have the Retro Duo system to try some old school video games, plus some childhood classic board games. Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.
Join the party to celebrate this summer's readers! (school age, families)
The Park Place Teen Zone will be open afternoons during the summer for teens to HOMAGO - Hang Out, Mess Around and Geek Out! Mondays: Mindful Coloring Tuesdays: Video Gaming Wednesdays: Lofi Vibes Thursdays: 1st Episode Only Anime
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.
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)
Join us for this chess meetup for all skill levels, whether you're a Grandmaster or a beginner! This is a loosely structured program. If you know how to play, get started right away! If you are still learning, stop by […]
Come show off your build skills every week with themed LEGO building challenges then take on your friends in a video game battle.
From board games to PS5 and Nintendo Switch, we’ve got something for everyone: join us for some fun and friendly competition!
Have you ever wanted to start playing Dungeons & Dragons, but didn't know where to start? Come to Russell Memorial Library and start your adventure now! New and experienced players welcome.
Join us for a fun, drop in LEGO time just for kids in PreK5th grade! Weve got tons of LEGO bricks, cool pieces, and a new theme each sessionbuild your own way or follow the theme. A creative, hands-on program […]
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 […]
We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to imagine what kindness means to them by making their own interactive storybook on iPad. They’ll draw, record sounds, add fun 3D shapes, and more as they dive into the world of […]
Join us Wednesdays 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! Weekly Themes: 1 st Wednesday: Arts & Crafts 2 nd Wednesday: Gaming 3 […]
Music bingo night & Wing Wednesday! Come join us for a fun filled night. Amount: Member Price One Time $10.00 Non-Member Price One Time $20.00
Ynot Wednesdays, presented by Southern Auto Group, returns for its seventeenth season in 2026. This outdoor summer concert series takes place annually on the Sandler Center Outdoor Plaza every Wednesday from 5pm - 9pm. 2026 EVENT SCHEDULE: June 10: BrassWind June 17: Buck […]
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Create your own video game using Bloxels! Build your own story and characters for your game. Challenge others for the highest scores! Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
While the adults soak up mat time in our sky room the kiddos will move and groove on their mat in our lotus room! Class is welcomed to all little yoginis that are roughly 6-10 years old. Class will be […]
Jump into the gritty world of Shadowdark! Ever wanted to wield weapons like no other? Fight terrifying monsters? This is the game for you! A resource-heavy game where every decision counts. Our games are hosted every Wednesday at 5:30 with […]
Enjoy a night of gaming fun for the whole family! Registration preferred. For families. Schedule of events: May 13 at North Suffolk Library - 1960s June 17 at Downtown Suffolk Library / Morgan Memorial Library - 1970s CANCELED due to […]
These clinics are for participants who are interested in improving their stroke technique. Each clinic includes starts and turns elements for that stroke. Prerequisite: Swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 meters/yards) using a good […]
These clinics are for participants interested in improving their stroke techniques. Participants must be comfortable swimming one length of the pool (25 meters/yards) demonstrating some knowledge of the specified stroke and a rhythmic breathing pattern. Additionally, swimmers must be comfortable […]
Bring your A-game to Cornhole Nights at Windsor Town Center. This program gives participants the chance to play friendly cornhole games in a fun, social environment. Whether you're a seasoned player or trying it out for the first time, enjoy […]
The 2026 season will be Norfolk’s 56th in the International League and 57th overall at the Triple-A level (Triple-A East in 2021). It will also be the 33rd year of baseball at Harbor Park. The schedule features 39 weekend games on Friday, Saturday […]
These clinics are for participants interested in improving their stroke techniques. Participants must be comfortable swimming one length of the pool (25 meters/yards) demonstrating some knowledge of the specified stroke and a rhythmic breathing pattern. Additionally, swimmers must be comfortable […]
- 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 […]
Appalachian Style dancing to a wide variety of music including: Hip/Hop, Rock and Country. The cost is $5.00 per person. We would love to see you and your family there!” Questions? Contact Jeff Hill at foxfiredanceteam@gmail.com or call 757-377-9770
Join us for a special night hike through False Cape State Park. We will traverse through pristine maritime forest to the seashore, listening for creatures of the night and stargazing along the way. Expect to walk 2 miles round trip, partly […]
FREE and open to the public. No telescope or binoculars needed. Come join BBAA members as we attempt to observe the Perseids Meteor Shower (Late Evening - Early Morning) at the Heritage Park & Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds on the […]
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Jump into the gritty world of Shadowdark! Ever wanted to wield weapons like no other? Fight terrifying monsters? This is the game for you! A resource-heavy game where every decision counts. Our games are hosted every Wednesday at 5:30 with […]
Appalachian Style dancing to a wide variety of music including: Hip/Hop, Rock and Country. The cost is $5.00 per person. We would love to see you and your family there!” Questions? Contact Jeff Hill at foxfiredanceteam@gmail.com or call 757-377-9770
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Jump into the gritty world of Shadowdark! Ever wanted to wield weapons like no other? Fight terrifying monsters? This is the game for you! A resource-heavy game where every decision counts. Our games are hosted every Wednesday at 5:30 with […]
Appalachian Style dancing to a wide variety of music including: Hip/Hop, Rock and Country. The cost is $5.00 per person. We would love to see you and your family there!” Questions? Contact Jeff Hill at foxfiredanceteam@gmail.com or call 757-377-9770
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Jump into the gritty world of Shadowdark! Ever wanted to wield weapons like no other? Fight terrifying monsters? This is the game for you! A resource-heavy game where every decision counts. Our games are hosted every Wednesday at 5:30 with […]
Appalachian Style dancing to a wide variety of music including: Hip/Hop, Rock and Country. The cost is $5.00 per person. We would love to see you and your family there!” Questions? Contact Jeff Hill at foxfiredanceteam@gmail.com or call 757-377-9770
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Jump into the gritty world of Shadowdark! Ever wanted to wield weapons like no other? Fight terrifying monsters? This is the game for you! A resource-heavy game where every decision counts. Our games are hosted every Wednesday at 5:30 with […]
Appalachian Style dancing to a wide variety of music including: Hip/Hop, Rock and Country. The cost is $5.00 per person. We would love to see you and your family there!” Questions? Contact Jeff Hill at foxfiredanceteam@gmail.com or call 757-377-9770
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Jump into the gritty world of Shadowdark! Ever wanted to wield weapons like no other? Fight terrifying monsters? This is the game for you! A resource-heavy game where every decision counts. Our games are hosted every Wednesday at 5:30 with […]
Appalachian Style dancing to a wide variety of music including: Hip/Hop, Rock and Country. The cost is $5.00 per person. We would love to see you and your family there!” Questions? Contact Jeff Hill at foxfiredanceteam@gmail.com or call 757-377-9770
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Jump into the gritty world of Shadowdark! Ever wanted to wield weapons like no other? Fight terrifying monsters? This is the game for you! A resource-heavy game where every decision counts. Our games are hosted every Wednesday at 5:30 with […]
Appalachian Style dancing to a wide variety of music including: Hip/Hop, Rock and Country. The cost is $5.00 per person. We would love to see you and your family there!” Questions? Contact Jeff Hill at foxfiredanceteam@gmail.com or call 757-377-9770
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Jump into the gritty world of Shadowdark! Ever wanted to wield weapons like no other? Fight terrifying monsters? This is the game for you! A resource-heavy game where every decision counts. Our games are hosted every Wednesday at 5:30 with […]
Appalachian Style dancing to a wide variety of music including: Hip/Hop, Rock and Country. The cost is $5.00 per person. We would love to see you and your family there!” Questions? Contact Jeff Hill at foxfiredanceteam@gmail.com or call 757-377-9770
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs