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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.
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 […]
At ease — it's time for fun! Every Monday, Dave & Buster's is hooking up ALL vets & active-duty military members with a FREE $10 Power Card + 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages with valid military ID. *Promotional. Active […]
At ease — it's time for fun! Every Monday, Dave & Buster's is hooking up ALL vets & active-duty military members with a FREE $10 Power Card + 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages with valid military ID. *Promotional. Active […]
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 […]
At ease — it's time for fun! Every Monday, Dave & Buster's is hooking up ALL vets & active-duty military members with a FREE $10 Power Card + 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages with valid military ID. *Promotional. Active […]
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
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 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Join Lynnhaven River Now for a free, outdoor exploration made for young explorers! We will dive into engaging tales and hands-on activities that get children ages 2-4 exploring nature while practicing early learning skills. When: first and third Tuesday of […]
Calling all “Wild Babies” to the zoo! Join us for a NEW program offering for our youngest zoo visitors. We will be exploring age appropriate sensory and educational activities in a small up-close setting. This program is geared for 0-4 […]
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.
Ages 0-15 months with caregiver/parents. We will share books, nursery rhymes and songs that you can duplicate at home to develop early literacy and motor skills. Playtime to follow.
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) […]
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 […]
Explore science, history, and aviation at the Military Aviation Museum's Homeschool Days! Select Tuesdays, September - November. Join us for an exciting fall full of hands-on learning and adventure for homeschool students! We offer three sessions designed for an enhanced […]
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.
We combine components of early literacy--reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing--in this highly interactive storytime. We use engaging books, songs, and activities to help develop the skills needed for school readiness. For children aged 2, with a parent or caregiver. […]
We combine components of early literacy--reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing--in this highly interactive storytime. We use engaging books, songs, and activities to help develop the skills needed for school readiness. For children aged 2, with a parent or caregiver. […]
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.
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers. Each program includes free play, circle time, and great resources for parents! (Babies and Toddlers, Ages 1-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get […]
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.
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. (Preschoolers, Ages 3-5)
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. (Preschoolers, Ages 3-5)
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books.
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. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the time, babies […]
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.
Community: City of Hampton join us for themed stories, packets, & dancing at willow oaks branch library! ages 2-5.
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.
Join Sentara Careplex for their Postpartum Support Group! If you’re pregnant or in your first year postpartum, you’re warmly invited to connect, share, and find support in a welcoming, judgment-free space. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month 11:00 AM – […]
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Adults. Registration is not required.
Early literacy skills, such as vocabulary and understanding the narrative, are reinforced as children enjoy this interactive storytime for school preparedness. Parents and caregivers are welcome to come in and observe, as we encourage children to attend and participate independently. […]
Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun, interactive program that teaches children basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration.
Featuring an hour of fun songs, playful movement activities, colorful toys, board books, and great resources for parents, bring your little one to Babygarten to grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! (Ages 0-2)
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)
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.
Early literacy skills, such as vocabulary and understanding the narrative, are reinforced as children enjoy this interactive storytime for school preparedness. Parents and caregivers are welcome to come in and observe, as we encourage children to attend and participate independently. […]
Tunes & Tales! Tuesday, October 20, 11 AM Willow Oaks Branch Library, Hampton Free & Open to the Public Tunes & Tales! brings the art of storytelling through words and music to everyone! Join us on an enchanting journey into the […]
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 […]
Bring your baby along to this social club for parents! Meet other parents of young children and find out about local kid friendly playdate spots while your child makes friends of their own. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kelsie.roper@norfolk.gov
Join us every Tuesday at 12:00pm for Storytime!
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 […]
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. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.
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
Grab your spot to enjoy great video games in a fun and relaxed setting! (Teens & tweens)
Celebrate all things villainous during the spooky season with this special meeting of Janaf's Anime Club. Discuss iconic antagonists, make eerie crafts and play a round of roguish trivia.
Take part in a collection of Fall-themed Science Experiments!
The Unplugged Corner provides a dedicated space for teens to connect with peers, screen-free, with a different activity each month! September: Create your own imaginary map October: Explore forensic tools November: Craft a Minecraft masterpiece December: Create a pocket notebook […]
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 & […]
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.
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 5-7. Registration is required.
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 […]
Check our online calendar for dreadfully delightful events in this frightfully fun month!
Ready to build big ideas? Kids ages 5-11 can unleash their creativity with LEGO, blocks, Magna-Tiles, and more! This free-play program offers a moderated space for young builders to design, create, and explore-all while having fun and making new friends. […]
Attention High School families: Join us for our monthly Dual Enrollment Information Night and learn how to unlock college credits before graduation. Date: October 20, 2026 Time(s): 4:30 - 5:30 PM OR 5:30 - 6:30 PM Where: TCC Chesapeake Academic Building, 1428 […]
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. […]
Build and play every third Tuesday of the month! Call 757-686-2538 for more information.
Get ready for a night of laughs, friendly competition, and family fun! Join NAVSTA Norfolk MWR Community Recreation for family trivia night every third Tuesday from 5 to 7 PM at Building C-9. Test your trivia skills in a round of […]
Calling all mama birds! Lets join on the mat for class that is made just for you! We will get you moving through standing poses, strength muscles to support your body changes, and add in a few stretches to get […]
We all love a good challenge. Come and try out our Sphero driver's ed course and earn your license! Ready, Set, Go! Ages 8-11. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on […]
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
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 […]
Get ready to shuffle, race, and laugh your way through an action-packed library game night featuring classic card games and minute to win it challenges! (Teens) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kevin.hulguin@norfolk.gov
Grab the mic and sing your heart out! Well be using a massive YouTube library of family-friendly hits and Halloween favorites. Enjoy sweets and snacks while you wait for your turn in the spotlight.
Enjoy classic board games, group games, and friendly competition in a fun, engaging environment for all ages.
Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. Mills Godwin Life Sciences Building, Room 102 The Russian music, dance and song ensemble Barynya - established in the year 1991 in New York City - is a world renowned group that enjoys exalting stature as […]
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 […]
Located at New Realm Brewing Co., 1209 Craft Lane, Virginia Beach. 3rd Tuesday monthly from 6-9 pm. Reserved parking for the first 20 Corvettes. All sports car friends are welcome! Full on-site dine-in menu and expansive beer and spirits selection.
Entry-$freeDrop on by Get your chance at some free Raffles
No kitchen. No rules. Just food and fun-mix, make, and eat your way through creative (and slightly chaotic) creations. Come hungry! For grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins October 6 at 10 a.m.
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 […]