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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!
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 […]
The Spring Carnival runs Friday, May 1st through Sunday, May 10th at VB Farmers Market! Hours: Weekdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pricing: Single tickets are $1.50, 20 tickets are $25.00, and unlimited ride wristbands […]
Mark your calendars for May 2–9, 2026 — a full week of creativity, community, and culture you won’t want to miss! We’re kicking things off with a weekend packed with art, music, and local flavor: SATURDAY, MAY 2 9AM–2PM | First […]
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
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.
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 […]
Every Wednesday Beginning May 6 | 9AM-12PM | North Building. Early learners can explore their curiosity through a nature-inspired, open play experience filled with hands-on activities, sensory materials, and playful discovery— nurturing an early appreciation of the world around them. […]
Explore an early literacy adventure with JEB Fort Story MWR Library. Join us at One Stop every first and third Thursday of the month and check out our early literacy station from 9 AM to 5 PM. We will have […]
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
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 […]
Let’s get fizzy! Try out our fizzy experiment and learn how to be a scientist. Let’s investigate! In this “caregiver and me” style program, adults and children will get to interact and engage with various themed activities that will promote […]
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 […]
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. […]
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.
Feel the good vibes with Arts for Learning Virginia’s Roberta Lea! Through her original songs, she shows how music can lift your mood, spark creativity, and inspire self-expression. This program is presented by Arts for Learning Virginia and supported in […]
Join us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistance. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership for entry […]
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 […]
Join the Elizabeth River Project at the Ryan Resilience Lab as they prepare for native plantings in Knitting Mill Creek Park, our upcoming community pocket park! They are looking for volunteers to help remove invasive species like Phragmites. 🧤 All […]
Join us for a day of engaging, hands-on learning designed especially for homeschool families. From early childhood exploration to behind-the-scenes career experiences, each program offers a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world. For The Littles: “Underwater” Time: 9:15am–9:45am Recommended […]
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.
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.
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.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
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.
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) 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 […]
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
Join us for a sweet and playful Flower Movement Playgroup After class on Wednesday, May 6th at 10:30 AM, we’ll meet at Chesapeake City Park for a fun, flower-inspired playgroup! This is a chance for littles to move, explore, and […]
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.
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.
Oh BEE-have! You’re Invited! we’re buzzing with excitement to invite YOU  to our Community Baby Shower! Join us for a sweet time, filled with cuddles, giggles, and a whole lot of “aww’s” as we celebrate the newest little honey’s in our […]
Make art with all 5 senses! Explore your creativity with art themed, hands-on activities & process art projects in our engaging Sensory Studio. $15 per 2 hour session or add a visit onto your Open Studio time for $8. • […]
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 […]
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
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.
Workout with NSA Portsmouth Virginia MWR Fitness! Come into Callaghan Fitness Center on Wednesday, May 6 for a special Pilates class at 11:15 AM and a special yoga class at 4:40 PM. For more information, please call 757-967-2500. This event is open […]
Sound Bites concert series is back Join us Wednesday, May 6th from 11:30am-1:30pm in the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Courtyard for free live music. Featured Artist: Ramon 'Pancho' Villa Go on a country music journey with hits from yesterday […]
Homeschoolers! Join us Wednesday for teen only activities. Come in this week to learn how to create a weight bearing paper bridge! Grades 6-12. Registration is required.
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 […]
Ages 4-5 join us for early learning fun with a focus on STEAM elements as we explore picture books and create hands-on book-based art, science, and math activities for your preschooler. Separate registration is required for each date. Participants will […]
Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades K-5. Registration is required.
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.
The American Revolution provides the backdrop to the dramatic lives and wartime correspondence of Continental Army General Henry Knox and and his young wife, Lucy Knox. In collaboration with TheatreCNU, Dr. Denise Gillman directs museum performances of selected readings of […]
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.
Learn how to use a macramé square knot to craft a bracelet for yourself, a friend, or Mother's Day! All supplies will be included but feel free to bring your own beads.
Up to 5 Players per Table (Adults & Minors) IT'S YOUR SHOT-LET'S GO! INCLUDES: 2 Hours of Pool Play (Up to 5 Players) Soft Drinks, Tea, and Coffee Q-Sampler Appetizer or Jacked Up Nachos
Participants will explore coding languages through project-based learning.
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 […]
Explore identity and movement with the Itik Itik dance, taught by Arts 4 Learning! Itik Itik—the Dance of the Duck—is an energetic and engaging traditional Filipino dance where individuals collaborate to create different formations
Come show off your build skills every week with themed LEGO building challenges!
Join us for GEAR Recovery's 5th Annual Chalk the Block! Community vendors, games, and activities celebrating Mental Health Month!
Join Alec Zaborniak, the Virginia Living Museum’s Non-Live Collections Manager, and Deanna Orr, our Conservation Manager, for an engaging look at how and why species go extinct. Through real fossils and preserved specimens, you’ll explore the stories left behind by species we’ve lost—and what […]
Celebrate Moms with a fun, cozy workshop making personalized mugs just for her! Join Us for a Mother's Day Mug Celebration! Get ready to make this Mother's Day extra special with our fun, in-person event! Craft a unique, personalized mug […]
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 the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and experience the wonders of a CBF field experience first-hand! You are invited to join CBF on a Bay Discovery Trip. Pull up a net with a CBF boat captain to see what critters call […]
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 […]
Unleash your imagination in this hands-on digital playground where storytelling meets technology! Using the free OctoStudio mobile app on library iPads, creators will snap photos, record sound effects, and bring their characters to life with simple, block-based coding. Ages 9-13. […]
The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is proud to offer the EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting System, a comprehensive service that captures your child's fingerprints, photo, medical information, and a short video. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on […]
Families with children ages 4-11 are invited to a special Fun & Games Night at Main Street Library, where they will learn ways to make the most of their family time with fun educational activities. Enjoy games, activities, and dinner! […]
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
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month through art! Create colorful paintings inspired by elements of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, from Japanese art styles to plants and animals native to Hawaii to lotus blossoms found across Asia. Explore […]
Plant Bingo Night at The Doghouse! Join us for a fun-filled evening of Plant Bingo at Famous Uncle Al’s Doghouse! Whether you’re a plant lover or just looking for a great night out, this is the perfect midweek event for […]
Live Mural Demonstrations West wall of the Portsmouth Armie-Navie • 1817 High St Snacks & refreshments available • FREE
A murdered bride, an innocent man framed, and a killer on the loose! Harmony Ashcrofts murder has sat unsolved in a case file since 1998...until now. Its up to you and your detective skills to solve this decades-old cold case. […]
Age 10+ yoga wellness event
The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is proud to offer the EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting System, a comprehensive service that captures your child's fingerprints, photo, medical information, and a short video. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on […]
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 […]
Free Community Performance for all ages. Discover the sounds of the coast with Langley Winds Ensemble! Discover the sounds of the coast with Langley Winds! This exceptional wind quintet, serving from the historic Langley Air Force Base, brings a fresh […]
Families, staff, and community members are invited to attend the upcoming Portsmouth Public Schools Performing Arts , "One-Act Festival" at 7:pm (doors open at 6:30pm) on Wednesday, May 6th. Location: Churchland High School, 431 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA. This special […]
Join us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistance. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership for entry […]
Every Wednesday Beginning May 6 | 9AM-12PM | North Building. Early learners can explore their curiosity through a nature-inspired, open play experience filled with hands-on activities, sensory materials, and playful discovery— nurturing an early appreciation of the world around them. […]
Join us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistance. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership for entry […]
Make art with all 5 senses! Explore your creativity with art themed, hands-on activities & process art projects in our engaging Sensory Studio. $15 per 2 hour session or add a visit onto your Open Studio time for $8. • […]
Up to 5 Players per Table (Adults & Minors) IT'S YOUR SHOT-LET'S GO! INCLUDES: 2 Hours of Pool Play (Up to 5 Players) Soft Drinks, Tea, and Coffee Q-Sampler Appetizer or Jacked Up Nachos
Join us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistance. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership for entry […]
Every Wednesday Beginning May 6 | 9AM-12PM | North Building. Early learners can explore their curiosity through a nature-inspired, open play experience filled with hands-on activities, sensory materials, and playful discovery— nurturing an early appreciation of the world around them. […]
Join us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistance. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership for entry […]
Make art with all 5 senses! Explore your creativity with art themed, hands-on activities & process art projects in our engaging Sensory Studio. $15 per 2 hour session or add a visit onto your Open Studio time for $8. • […]
Up to 5 Players per Table (Adults & Minors) IT'S YOUR SHOT-LET'S GO! INCLUDES: 2 Hours of Pool Play (Up to 5 Players) Soft Drinks, Tea, and Coffee Q-Sampler Appetizer or Jacked Up Nachos
Join us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistance. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership for entry […]
Every Wednesday Beginning May 6 | 9AM-12PM | North Building. Early learners can explore their curiosity through a nature-inspired, open play experience filled with hands-on activities, sensory materials, and playful discovery— nurturing an early appreciation of the world around them. […]
Join us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistance. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership for entry […]
Up to 5 Players per Table (Adults & Minors) IT'S YOUR SHOT-LET'S GO! INCLUDES: 2 Hours of Pool Play (Up to 5 Players) Soft Drinks, Tea, and Coffee Q-Sampler Appetizer or Jacked Up Nachos
Join us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistance. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership for entry […]
Every Wednesday Beginning May 6 | 9AM-12PM | North Building. Early learners can explore their curiosity through a nature-inspired, open play experience filled with hands-on activities, sensory materials, and playful discovery— nurturing an early appreciation of the world around them. […]
Up to 5 Players per Table (Adults & Minors) IT'S YOUR SHOT-LET'S GO! INCLUDES: 2 Hours of Pool Play (Up to 5 Players) Soft Drinks, Tea, and Coffee Q-Sampler Appetizer or Jacked Up Nachos
Every Wednesday Beginning May 6 | 9AM-12PM | North Building. Early learners can explore their curiosity through a nature-inspired, open play experience filled with hands-on activities, sensory materials, and playful discovery— nurturing an early appreciation of the world around them. […]
Up to 5 Players per Table (Adults & Minors) IT'S YOUR SHOT-LET'S GO! INCLUDES: 2 Hours of Pool Play (Up to 5 Players) Soft Drinks, Tea, and Coffee Q-Sampler Appetizer or Jacked Up Nachos
Every Wednesday Beginning May 6 | 9AM-12PM | North Building. Early learners can explore their curiosity through a nature-inspired, open play experience filled with hands-on activities, sensory materials, and playful discovery— nurturing an early appreciation of the world around them. […]
Up to 5 Players per Table (Adults & Minors) IT'S YOUR SHOT-LET'S GO! INCLUDES: 2 Hours of Pool Play (Up to 5 Players) Soft Drinks, Tea, and Coffee Q-Sampler Appetizer or Jacked Up Nachos
Every Wednesday Beginning May 6 | 9AM-12PM | North Building. Early learners can explore their curiosity through a nature-inspired, open play experience filled with hands-on activities, sensory materials, and playful discovery— nurturing an early appreciation of the world around them. […]
Up to 5 Players per Table (Adults & Minors) IT'S YOUR SHOT-LET'S GO! INCLUDES: 2 Hours of Pool Play (Up to 5 Players) Soft Drinks, Tea, and Coffee Q-Sampler Appetizer or Jacked Up Nachos