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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 […]
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 […]
Unwind your mind on the mat. This group class will focus on gentle movement to improve mobility and release tight muscles. Step to the rhythm and get your body moving! This beginner-friendly fitness class turns your workout into a dance […]
This class is for teens, ages 12-16. Through this course, participants will learn adult, child, and infant CPR, how to clear an obstructed airway and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device. Upon completion of this course, participants […]
Buzz into an exciting farm adventure all about bees! In this interactive summer class, children will discover the amazing world inside a honeybee hive and learn how thousands of bees work together as a team.
A relaxed hour of coffee, treats, and playful activities for babies up to 24 months. Connect with other caregivers while your little one explores and plays with other friends. Free to attend, no membership required. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve joined us before, we can’t wait to see you!
Lend a helping hand to maintain our vegetable and pollinator gardens. Every day is a different task - watering, weeding, planting, harvesting, pest control, and nutrients.
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required. Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff member will let you […]
End of Summer Storytime!
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.
Bring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
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. To view Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime virtually, please join our Baby & […]
Make the perfect miniature summer home for the fairies and gnomes in your garden! Each fairy garden includes an air plant! Recommended for ages 5+ with some chaperone assistance. Due to the use of small decorative items for the fairy gardens, […]
Join the Yorktown / Poquoson Master Gardeners in the York Learning Garden for a book, a craft, and some fun in the garden!Free to attend and registration not required.
Virginia Peninsula Food bank event
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 out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with friends! Movies will be either G or PG.
Celebrate Virginia 250 with Felicity! Travel back to Colonial Williamsburg, in this family-friendly film, filled with adventure, courage, and friendship. Outside refreshments are welcome.
Rising 3rd-6th graders, join us for artmaking workshops. You’ll be inspired by our galleries and living-history areas and explore an artform you may not have tried before in a fun, casual environment with teaching artist, Lauren Sowder. Parents or guardians […]
Join us as Jamestown Settlement honors the legacy of the first recorded Africans brought to Virginia in 1619 with reflections of history and modern perspectives through an African American lens. History, HeArt, and Harmonies is an interactive workshop that invites […]
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Messy play for babies ages 0- 2 years old! Call 757-393-8501 for more information.
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. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a […]
Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3 - 7. Registration is required.
Bring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Two-year-olds deserve a storytime made just for them! This lively, 45-minute program blends the building blocks of early literacyreading, singing, talking, writing, and playinginto an interactive experience full of fun. Enjoy engaging books, catchy songs, and playful activities that help […]
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 […]
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.
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)
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. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the time, there will […]
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.
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! Check out the Zoo's Event Calendar here for the […]
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. Just 2s is for ages 2 only with a caregiver. Registration is […]
Join us at Jordan-Newby in the youth art studio as we read a short story and then bring that story to life by creating a craft that goes along with the theme of the story!
Join us for Kindergarten Readiness. There will be activities, games, stories, and some skill sets needed to be ready for kindergarten. For ages 4-6 or those starting school soon and their caregivers. Registration Required and will begin July 30, 2026, […]
Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun, interactive program that teaches children the basic concept through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Preschool, ages 3-5)
Join the Downtown Library and our friends from the Norfolk Animal Care Center as we take the time to read to some cuddly and loving animals in need of a good story! Every other Thursday during the Summer months we […]
Design and build structures using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations. With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills.
SHOPPING Public Sale Schedule** Thursday, August 13th: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday, August 14th : 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday, August 15th : 10:00 AM – 3:00PM 50% off select items **Schedule Subject to Change What to Bring […]
Story Time is coming to My Gym! Our staff loves to read and encourages all our friends to join us once a month for a special story and playtime. We will sing, have puppet shows and read a story along […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come hangout at the library with friends. Read a book together, do fun crafts, activities, and more! (Ages 6-10) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov
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 […]
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!
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities.
Our annual Teen Clay Club allows the freedom of flexibility. Sign up for 1 week or all 8 weeks. Clay club is held every Thursday from 2-3 pm. We limit this to 12 teens each week. The group will be […]
Come hangout at the library with friends. Read a book together, do fun crafts, activities, and more! (Ages 11-14) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov
Learn all about bees with JEB Little Creek MWR Library on Thursday, August 13 at 3 PM at the Library. This event is free and for all ages. For more information, please call 757-462-7691. Proudly sponsored by H2OBX, South University, […]
Grab your spot to enjoy great video games in a fun and relaxed setting! (Teens & tweens)
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.
For school aged children and up, kids enhance spatial awareness, imagination, and engineering skills by designing and building structures using a large variety of building toys we have on hand.
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
Decorate an eye catching sun catcher. Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.
Join us at Main Library for Girls Who Code! Girls and non-binary students will learn the basics of computer programming. Grades 3rd-5th meet every Thursday at 4 pm. Questions or need more details? Contact whitela@portsmouthva.gov.
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities.
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
Build your own LEGO creations with other LEGO lovers in the community.
A safe space just for tweens! Come hang out, meet new friends, play games and try out our activity bins.
Make your own slime for teens! Ages 12+ Registration required.
For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing games available to participant in. Lets make friends while making art! […]
Hang out, play the card game, and make a craft! Bring your Pokemon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Ages 9 to 13.
Join us at Jordan-Newby for bilingual story time when we'll go over how to say different greetings in Spanish! After the story, we'll have a fun activity to practice what we've learned!
Calling all builders in grades K-5! Join us at the library for an evening of creativity, teamwork, and fun. After building, all creations will be proudly displayed for everyone to see!
Run your own campaign with fellow D&D fans. This program is best for players with some knowledge of the game.
You are your childs teacher! In this 45 minute session, parents and caregivers will learn techniques to support early literacy at home through daily routines as they sing, talk, read, write, and play together. Attendees will be eligible to receive […]
Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Age 12-18. Registration is not required; drop in anytime! This month: TBA […]
free back to school shoe giveaway Thursday August 13 2026 at Jordan Newby Library 5:30 -- 7:00.. Come out and bring your kids
You're invited! Join us for our Back-to-School Open House on August 13 from 5:30–7:00 PM. Meet our team, explore our center, enjoy a fun evening, and learn how Mathnasium can help your child build confidence in math. We can't wait […]
While our daily tours give visitors a good overview of life on the Thoroughgood property, our weekly summer Focus Tours provide a deeper dive into specific areas of interest. Please click on the individual tour titles below for a detailed […]
While our daily tours give visitors a good overview of life on the Thoroughgood property, our weekly summer Focus Tours provide a deeper dive into specific areas of interest. Please click on the individual tour titles below for a detailed […]
Family BINGO is Almost Here! Grab the whole family and join us for a fun-filled evening of Family BINGO at the Fort Eustis USO! Enjoy friendly competition, exciting prizes, and light refreshments while making memories together. Thursday, August 13 5:30–7:30 PM Fort Eustis USORegister […]
Welcome to SEW UNIK STUDIO! Join us for a fun and informative class where you will learn how to thread your sewing machine, master sewing basics, and create your very own pillowcase. All materials provided and sewing machines available for […]
PARENT CAFÉ Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:30-8:00 PM BASECAMP: RESET, REFOCUS & LEVEL UP FOR A STRONG SCHOOL YEAR Join us for a family-focused evening where parents and caregivers can connect, share experiences, explore resources, and gain tools to help […]
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic mug from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. After […]
In this fused glass class, learn to cut glass and use tile nippers to create imagery. In a paint-by-numbers style, small bits of colored glass will be arranged to fill the design of your choice. The gaps between the pieces […]
Chip in, and use our glass chips to imagine your own unique creations at Happy Hour Glass Works! Join us for a fun and creative evening using our chips of glass. This class is an excellent choice for beginners, families […]
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our 'Shatterpoint' Weekly Open Play! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Thursday! Peak player average is at 6:00PM. Entry Fee: Free! Format/Structure: Casual Open Play Prizing: N/A
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.
Ages: 5+ Cost: $57 The beach is calling, and it’s coming from inside the trees. Glow in the Park is throwing a beach bash in the treetops — beach-inspired beats, glowing trails, and all the laid-back summer energy you can […]
Are you a middle schooler who wants to learn how to use the library? Join us for a library wide scavenger hunt as you put your detective skills to use to find the librarys dragon thief! Learn how to find […]
Neptune Festival’s Symphony by the Sea Concert Series makes its grand return in 2026 for the 15th Season of concerts! Located in 31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, all concerts are a FREE musical offering to residents and […]
Tidewater Winds' Little Big Band in partnership with Zeiders American Dream Theatre and IMGoing present... A Musical Salute: The Holidivas! Four singers, 12 instruments! An evening of love and music! The amazing Zeiders Holidivas performers join The Little Big Band […]
SHOPPING Public Sale Schedule** Thursday, August 13th: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday, August 14th : 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday, August 15th : 10:00 AM – 3:00PM 50% off select items **Schedule Subject to Change What to Bring […]
Ages: 5+ Cost: $57 The beach is calling, and it’s coming from inside the trees. Glow in the Park is throwing a beach bash in the treetops — beach-inspired beats, glowing trails, and all the laid-back summer energy you can […]
SHOPPING Public Sale Schedule** Thursday, August 13th: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday, August 14th : 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday, August 15th : 10:00 AM – 3:00PM 50% off select items **Schedule Subject to Change What to Bring […]
Ages: 5+ Cost: $57 The beach is calling, and it’s coming from inside the trees. Glow in the Park is throwing a beach bash in the treetops — beach-inspired beats, glowing trails, and all the laid-back summer energy you can […]
Welcome to SEW UNIK STUDIO! Join us for a fun and informative class where you will learn how to thread your sewing machine, master sewing basics, and create your very own pillowcase. All materials provided and sewing machines available for […]
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our 'Shatterpoint' Weekly Open Play! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Thursday! Peak player average is at 6:00PM. Entry Fee: Free! Format/Structure: Casual Open Play Prizing: N/A
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.
Welcome to SEW UNIK STUDIO! Join us for a fun and informative class where you will learn how to thread your sewing machine, master sewing basics, and create your very own pillowcase. All materials provided and sewing machines available for […]
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our 'Shatterpoint' Weekly Open Play! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Thursday! Peak player average is at 6:00PM. Entry Fee: Free! Format/Structure: Casual Open Play Prizing: N/A
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.
Welcome to SEW UNIK STUDIO! Join us for a fun and informative class where you will learn how to thread your sewing machine, master sewing basics, and create your very own pillowcase. All materials provided and sewing machines available for […]
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our 'Shatterpoint' Weekly Open Play! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Thursday! Peak player average is at 6:00PM. Entry Fee: Free! Format/Structure: Casual Open Play Prizing: N/A
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.
Welcome to SEW UNIK STUDIO! Join us for a fun and informative class where you will learn how to thread your sewing machine, master sewing basics, and create your very own pillowcase. All materials provided and sewing machines available for […]
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our 'Shatterpoint' Weekly Open Play! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Thursday! Peak player average is at 6:00PM. Entry Fee: Free! Format/Structure: Casual Open Play Prizing: N/A
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.
Welcome to SEW UNIK STUDIO! Join us for a fun and informative class where you will learn how to thread your sewing machine, master sewing basics, and create your very own pillowcase. All materials provided and sewing machines available for […]
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our 'Shatterpoint' Weekly Open Play! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Thursday! Peak player average is at 6:00PM. Entry Fee: Free! Format/Structure: Casual Open Play Prizing: N/A
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.
Welcome to SEW UNIK STUDIO! Join us for a fun and informative class where you will learn how to thread your sewing machine, master sewing basics, and create your very own pillowcase. All materials provided and sewing machines available for […]
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our 'Shatterpoint' Weekly Open Play! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Thursday! Peak player average is at 6:00PM. Entry Fee: Free! Format/Structure: Casual Open Play Prizing: N/A
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.