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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, […]
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!
Drop into Greenbrier Library and check out the many vibrant paintings by members of Elizabeth River Artists.
Sign your child up to join in a hands-on LEGO® Pokémon™ workshop! Calling all future LEGO® Pokémon™ Trainers! Sign your child up to join us for a hands-on workshop at the LEGO® Store. Sign up here! They will get to learn […]
Does your child love to sing? VCC will have auditions in June & August 2026 for new students to begin singing with us in fall 2026. We welcome children from kindergarten through 12th grade; from beginners to experienced high school […]
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 […]
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?
Snooze under the sea stars during our overnight event for families and friends! Night owls and sleepy seals can embrace an unforgettable sleepover experience with nautical night lights, late-night surprises, and unforgettable animal encounters. Attendees must be at least 5 […]
Join us for a fun, relaxed evening designed especially for parents (or caregivers) and kids to create together! Our Mommy/Daddy & Me Pictures & Pizza Pop-Up Party is the perfect way to turn favorite photos into a simple keepsake — with pizza included. Each […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
Located at River Oak Chuch - 255 Great Bridge Blvd., Chesapeake. River Oak Church Men's Ministry Team is excited to host our first cruise-in of the season. Bring whatever you've got with wheels and a motor. We'd love to see […]
Beans Way 5K Fun Walk/Run Location: Virginia Beach Sportsplex at 2044 Landstown Centre Way Date/Time: Saturday, August 15th, 2026, from 8AM-10AM Raffles, sprinklers, cupcakes, and coffee truck!! So much fun for a great cause!! Come on out. Bean’s Way […]
Sensory Experience-FREE8:00 AM – 3:00 PMDoubleTree Hotel615 Atlantic AvenueVirginia Beach, VA 23451 Enjoy a variety of sensory-friendly activities and experiences designed to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals with autism and their families. The Sensory Experience will continue […]
Autism Resource Fair-8:00AM-3:00PMThe oceanfront boardwalk, Surfers Healing Campsite, & Sensory Experience Meet local organizations, service providers, schools, therapists, recreation programs, and community partners who support individuals with autism and their families.
The American Powerboat Association, with the help of the Portsmouth Power Boat Association, will bring together the first ever power boat regatta in Portsmouth. The 2-day event takes place at Portsmouth City Park, located on the Western Branch of the […]
Join our Master Birder for a free, guided birdwatching tour of Paradise Creek Nature Park. Birdwatching is more than just a hobby its a way to connect with nature, reduce stress, improve your mood, and boost your brain power.Birders of […]
Step to the rhythm and get your body moving! This beginner-friendly fitness class turns your workout into a dance party. Bring water and a mat Reservations encouraged, walk-ups welcome. Age 14+ A Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Membership is NOT […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ages: 5 - 10 years old Come join us at the VB Art Center for a nostalgic fun filled cartoon illustration class for kids! Watch cartoons, draw, and eat breakfast with your friends! We will have a full cereal bar […]
Join Us for Season 18 of Old Beach Farmers Market! We’re back for another incredible season! Every Saturday from April through October, find us at 611 18th Street in the ViBe Creative District from 9 AM to 12 PM—your destination […]
VBVRS offers you free CPR and First Aid training, as well as Stop The Bleed training, led by our skilled, experienced member instructors. They’ll give you the confidence to step out of your comfort zone and help someone—possibly a loved one— […]
Join The Salvation Army at Kroc Center Hampton Roads for our 2026 Write Stuff Backpack Distribution! In partnership with Sinclair Communications, backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed to local students in need while supplies last. 1401 Ballentine Blvd., […]
At the Olde Towne Farmers Market. Join us for informal Classic Cars & Coffee at the historic Olde Towne Farmers Market. Classic cars get FREE up-front, car-show-style parking and FREE gourmet coffee for the drivers. Great spot to bring the […]
Every Saturday. starting at 9 AM in spring summer. The Olde Towne Farmers Market offers fresh regional and local produce, meats, holiday floral arrangements, baked goods, one-of-a-kind gift items by local artisans, and more!.
Monumental UMC in Olde Towne Portsmouth will host its annual attic sale on August 15, 2026, from 9am until 2pm. Free parking is available on Queen Street. Proceeds will benefit Oasis Social Ministrys feeding program. Hope to see you there!
Saturday August 15th & 16th don't miss Tidewaters largest and favorite Collectibles Show. We will have 250+ vendor tables full of Sports Cards Modern & Vintage, Comic Books, Toys, Pokémon Cards, Funko Pops, Action Figures, Hobby Supplies and other collectibles […]
The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers’ Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, jams and jellies, honey, pickles, […]
Join us Saturdays for a creative start to your weekend! Drop off your young artist (ages 4-12) from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. for a fun, guided art session while you stroll the Farmer’s Market, VB Flea, and grab brunch in […]
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 […]
It’s back-to-school season so let’s get a head start on preventing those sniffles and sneezes! Help your little ones learn why it’s so important to visit the doctor’s office and how to maintain healthy habits by taking their favorite stuffed […]
All aboard for summer fun at Lee Hall Depot! The Tots & Trains Summer Series invites toddlers and their grown-ups to enjoy a morning of stories, creativity, and hands-on fun inspired by trains and adventure.Each program features a themed storytime, […]
Once Upon A Garden returns to Fred Heutte Garden on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 AM for another morning of stories, creativity, and outdoor fun! We'll begin with a delightful story time before heading into the garden to paint and […]
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.
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 […]
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 […]
This class is ideal for anyone interested in trying out the fused glass process. Make several magnets using small segments of glass and tile nippers. Create the designs by nipping the glass into smaller pieces and adding them to a […]
Join Rowen Schmidt, a wetland delineator with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for an immersive exploration of the wetlands! Discover the fascinating ecology of the Tidewater Region’s salt marshes and gain hands-on experience learning about how climate, geology, and […]
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 […]
A Morning with Gabby from Gabby's Dollhouse! Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Calling all Gabby fans! Join us for a fun-filled morning with Gabby from Gabby's Dollhouse at Dave & Buster's Virginia Beach. Enjoy a special Meet & Greet […]
Calling all book lovers, cookie lovers, and creative souls! Join us for our Bookish Cookie Decorating Class - a fun, relaxed, and beginner-friendly experience where your favorite stories come to life in cookie form! No experience needed - all skill […]
Beat the summer heat and enjoy a family movie morning at Nauticus! Join us every Saturday in August at 10 AM for a big-screen favorite included with your admission to Nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin. August Schedule at 10AM: August 1 […]
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic serving bowl from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. […]
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation|http://www.hofflercreek.orgHelp us maintain the preserves trails and common areas. Your help goes a long way towards allowing others to enjoy the natural wonders here!Most of our volunteer work will take place outdoors and require some level of […]
Stop by to browse from a great selection of books for all ages at this monthly sale. FOL members enjoy early entry at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit library special events and early childhood initiatives.
A BIG adventure is coming to Lowe's! Mini builders will team up with the PAW Patrol Pups to bring the Dino Island Volcano to life! Get ready to rumble into action and don't forget to see the NEW Paw Patrol: […]
Join us for Step Into Hope™—a fun, family-friendly day packed with joy, games, and community vibes! Step Into Hope™ A Community Celebration for the Whole Family! ❤️ Hope Begins Here... Because Every Family, Every Child, Every Step Matters. Join SIPPCARES757™ for Step […]
WTCSB Community Day! Western Tidewater CSB is excited to bring community and connection to your neighborhood with our Community Day Series!Learn about physical and mental wellness while having fun. This FREE event is open to the whole family! Activities: Free […]
Join us as we celebrate the new school year with backpacks, school supplies, free hair cuts, and community resources!!! FOOD • FUN • MUSIC • PRIZES Join us as we celebrate the new school year with backpacks and school supplies […]
25 Annual Craft Show inside comfortable air conditioned building with lots of crafters, vendors, food and restrooms FREE ADMISSION!! Cars outside and craft show inside the building. For more Craft Show information please call Debbie Peed at 757-617-1390 CLASS TROPHIES 1ST […]
Drop-in to celebrate the Last Day of Summer Reading at Princess Anne Library! Pick up any prizes from completing your SRC goals, stop by the Art Cart to make & take crafts, enjoy a Pop-Up Storytime*, bop along with bubbles, […]
Join us for a StoryWalk featuring What If... by Samantha Berger. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library! Stop by the front desk or the Children's Room desk for a StoryWalk activity packet. If […]
Join us for a StoryWalk featuring Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer. Engage in fun activities while you read the story and explore the library! Registration is NOT required. All StoryWalks are located outdoors and may be rescheduled depending on the […]
Join Norfolk Botanical Garden for The Honeybee Festival in partnership with Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia! This event will take place at our Baker Hall Visitor Center from 10AM to 4PM. Attendees can enjoy local vendors, learn all about Honeybees and see our […]
Finish off your look with accessories that you can’t find in a store. Use a mix of clear and colorful glass to create abstract and floral-inspired jewelry. Learn about the basics and simple patterns. Throughout the day, build on those […]
Make a blown or solid object of your choice. Create a blown ornament or sculptural bauble, or sculpt a solid object like a starfish or heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. Object availability […]
Two-day Native American cultural celebration All are welcome at this free, family-friendly event featuring Native American dancing, singing, arts and crafts, educational exhibits, displays, and foods!
Family Storytime is the perfect way to spend time together while building a love of reading. Enjoy a mix of stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that are fun for both kids and caregivers. Ages 6 months to 5 years […]
Join us at Windsor Woods Library while we enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a first come, first served […]
Join us for an interactive storytime designed especially for kids ages 35. Well spark imaginations, build early literacy skills, and help little learners get ready for schoolall while having a great time! Parents and caregivers are welcome to observe as […]
Sign up to read to a certified therapy dog or other 4-legged friend. Improve your reading skills and make new furry friends. Please register each child individually. This program is for ages 6-10.
Does your child ever wonder why things feel the way they do? Why sand slips through their fingers? Why blocks stack but balls roll? Introduce them to sensory and manipulative play! It's more than just fun, it's learning in their […]
Join us on Saturday, August 15, in the Swedish Restaurant to decorate a set of TJABBA magazine files with MÅLA markers before the new school year starts. *Each participant will receive one 2 pack of TJABBA magazine files to personalize. […]
Learn about a star ingredient used to make a smoothie, what food group it represents, and a skill associated with it. Then use the stationary smoothie bike to pedal the bike and blend your own smoothie. Presented by Easterseals PORT […]
You may hear it before you see it… The distant rumble. The excited whispers. And then, emerging from the trees, our larger-than-life T. rex. On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from April through October, this prehistoric favorite […]
Come join us to create your own unique Shell Candle! Your shell vessels will be pre-made, but you will have your choice of acrylics and special metallic paints to personalize your shell! After painting, you will pick out your own […]
Join us for Backpacks for Bright Futures Saturday, August 15th 10:30 AM to 12 PM Pick up a backpack for your child with school supplies, special goodies, and learn how BSF can support and uplift local military families ahead of […]
Get ready for two full days of anime AWESOMENESS at the Virginia Beach Convention Center! Dive into a high-energy celebration of anime, manga, cosplay, and gaming—packed with everything fans love: Celebrity Voice Actors Artist Alley Curated Vendor Marketplace Cash Prize Cosplay Contest Panels & Q&A […]
Get ready for two full days of anime AWESOMENESS at the Virginia Beach Convention Center! Dive into a high-energy celebration of anime, manga, cosplay, and gaming—packed with everything fans love: Celebrity Voice Actors Artist Alley Curated Vendor Marketplace Cash Prize Cosplay Contest Panels & Q&A […]
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 […]
From May through September, join the Military Aviation Museum every Saturday at 11 AM for narrated flying demonstrations showcasing historical aircraft and commemorating significant wartime events.
Let your child’s imagination go wild! Build Bash offers a wide variety of building materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more for creative designs and construction.
No experience needed, just get ready for fun and to learn something new! Experienced instructors will guide you through the creative process, help you select the perfect glass pieces, and provide instruction, tips, tools, and techniques to bring your ideas […]
Students will create their own beaded potted plant using beads, floral foam, floral wire and mini terracotta pots. Students will also have the opportunity to decorate their pots and turn into magnets if desired. Age 12 and up
Grab your free book bag and gear up for school at our fun Back to School Book Bag Giveaway! Hey there! Ready to gear up for the new school year? Join us in person for the Back-to-School Book Bag Giveaway while learning tools […]
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Low Music Sound Level: Low-Medium Strobe Lights: Yes
Come enjoy New Bethel Baptist Church's Community Day as we send our youth back to school, soaring into their future! Welcome to New Bethel Baptist Church Community Day! Come join us at 4212 Greenwood Dr for a day filled with fun activities, […]
Learn about bees with fun crafts and a fact-filled scavenger hunt! Open to ages 3-17. Call 757-393-8501 for more information.
Join Victorious Angels Home Healthcare for our Annual Back-to-School Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway! We are also partnered with Community First We're helping students start the new school year with confidence by providing 100 FREE backpacks, school supplies, fun activities, and […]
We’re going ALL OUT this year! Join us for a day of fun as we give away FREE school supplies, toiletries, books, and food while supplies last!Bring the whole family and enjoy: Music Bounce House Face Painting Shopping with our amazing vendorsA heartfelt thank you to Vivid Vee’s […]
Join us Saturdays in August from 11 AM2 PM in the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Courtyard for Color Craze: Anything But a Paint Brush!Discover new ways to create as you paint with sponges, stamps, splatter techniques, and other unexpected […]
REGISTRATION: 9AM-11AM $20 INCLUDES A MEAL TICKET SHOW: 11AM-2PM FUN ACTIVITIES! We will have vendors, Fire Dept, fun for kids, including a bouncy house, corn hole, door prizes and games. **free school supplies** Funds will help our youth ministries.
Come by the Studio and bling out your school stuff like backpacks, water bottles, & notebooks with stickers, bejewels, button pins, etc.
People can get a little nervous when seeing a yellow and black flying insect nearby. However, there are many species of bees and wasps who provide a very important service for us humans, free of charge. They'll help pollinate the […]
Get ready to kick off the school year with one last day of fun before classes begin! Join Us for Our Back to School Festival!Kick off the new school year with an afternoon of family-friendly fun at New Realm Brewing! […]
FREE food, fun, fellowship and games for all ages!
Join us for Storytime with Marsha Story to be followed by activity
Join us outside the Storytime Room each week to complete an activity and get one step closer to filling up your Summer Reading Challenge adventure map! Registration is not required. Ages 0-11.
FREE FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC LOADING!! Join us on Saturday, August 15th from 11:30am to 1pm. All skills and age levels welcome. FREE "RSVP APPRECIATED Grades K-8 All skill levels Sticks provided Come and leave whenever you please No registration required […]
Join us for storytime and themed activities inspired by this month’s featured book, Chilly Da Vinci by Jared Rutland!
Calling all bookworms, fantasy fanatics, and literary adventurers! Step into a sanctuary where the love of the written word meets the finest craft pours. Nerding Out Studio and New Realm Brewing Co. - Suffolk are joining forces to bring you […]
Tune into our virtual Back to School Storytime with Ms. Emily while we read Hattie Harmony: The Worry Detective. Learn how Hattie Harmony helps her friends cope with the jitters on their first day of school. Hattie will talk about anxiety, […]
https://www.icloud.com/invites/005i3knUn4anVF8D9RfAzYc_Q Pre-registration is not required to attend the event, but doing so will enter you into the giveaway drawing!
Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at 1200 Hodges Ferry Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23701 for free school supplies, family activities, raffles, food, and more, while supplies last. We are excited to give back to local students and families, and we can’t wait to see you there.
*No purchase or donation is required to enter or win.
Free Movie Screenings Join us every Saturday afternoon for our movie matinee series featuring a great lineup of varying film genres. 8/15: Toy Story (PG) 8/22: Twisters (PG13) 8/29: The Wild Robot (PG)
Join us as we celebrate the end of summer and help local students start the new school year with confidence! Our FREE Back to School Bash is designed to support families by providing essential school supplies, community resources, and a […]
Join H-NNCSB at the Homecoming & Back-to-School Cookout!Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is excited to participate in the Homecoming & Back-to-School Cookout hosted by First Baptist Church Denbigh!Bring the whole family out for an afternoon filled with fun, resources, and […]
The 2026 Back-to-School Care Fair, hosted by Virginia Beach City Public Schools, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM School Supplies: Health Services: Free Haircuts: Transportation:
TT&M Community Services LLC is proud to host TWO Back-to-School Bashes in 2026 to support local students and families throughout Hampton Roads! Portsmouth Back-to-School Bash August 9, 2026 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Portside Hampton Back-to-School Bash August 15, 2026 […]
FREE Family Event • School Supplies • Bounce House • Pizza • Giveaways • Community Fun 📚 Let’s send our students back to school the right way! Join Kaleb’s Krust and Crownz & Noblez Barbershop for an afternoon dedicated to […]
Annual Back to School/Ballin on the River event on August 15th. free school supplies food family resources basketball tournament
Learn the basics of woodturning, from safe lathe setup to fundamental cutting techniques for bowls, spindles, and small projects.
Harness the power of the sun to make wearable art! Make a free cyanotype tote bag, create a shape with cyanotype mixture on your bag, choose from plants, flowers etc. Free with all materials included! Snacks provided. While supplies last.
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic platter from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. After […]
Bling your supplies downstairs in the Maker Studio and then join us upstairs for karaoke, games, and treats to kick off the new school year. (Family) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kelsie.roper@norfolk.gov
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Join us as we explore this 19th, 20th and 21st century site and share the story of its beginnings as well as a few tales of capers and duels. Tour begins at Boykins Tavern Admission Free
Curious about the history and architecture of The Slover? Join a highly entertaining and informed staff member for a walking tour of the building, including the Downtown Branch, that will feature the history of the building. Downtown Branch Library Program Policy […]
What was life like in a Virginia Indian village in 1607? Join us for a hands on exploration of everyday crafts and skills used by members of the Powhatan confederacy, as we explore our shared Virginia history.
Host: Library Staff Participants will be provided with supplies. You provide the imagination!
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Sound Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
Jamestown Settlement honors the legacy of the first recorded Africans brought to Virginia in 1619 with reflections on history and modern perspectives through an African American lens. Programs will explore the history of the Africans who brought their culture, knowledge […]
The BIGGEST Back to School Event is coming to Newport News!Bring the entire family out for an afternoon of fun, community, and preparation for an amazing school year! We’ll have school supplies, entertainment, community resources, and much more.Let’s work together […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA join us for a dance party designed for our youngest guests and their families! dance in bubbles, play in the ball pit, and raise your glow sticks. designed for ages 0-5.
An in person interactive experience designed to reach the youth build confidence,communication skills,& respectful habits in a digital world Children today are growing up in a world filled with screens, constant distractions, and changing social norms. Yet one thing remains […]
Soft Play Pickleball is offered on Saturdays for beginning players and those that enjoy a less competitive game. Children ages 10 and up are welcome with a parent or guardian playing. First time guests will be asked to sign a […]
Join the Car Club Council of Hampton Roads every 1st and 3rd Saturday in April - October for Custom Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Bicycles, Toys, and vehicles of all varieties. Live DJ, local eateries, the best shopping, family fun, and community. […]
An in person interactive experience designed to reach the youth build confidence,communication skills,& respectful habits in a digital world Children today are growing up in a world filled with screens, constant distractions, and changing social norms. Yet one thing remains […]
Ready to sit around the campfire at the Little Gym? It's time to roast marshmallows and howl at the moon for this Campfire Fun Parent Survival Night! Open to ages 3-10 years, bathroom independent. Pizza will be served for dinner.
Come help us give back to the community! Join us for the Annual Back to School BBQ on August 15, 2026 from 5–9 PM at Shining Light Homes in Suffolk, VA! Enjoy FREE food, music, games, giveaways, bounce houses, face painting, […]
Beating Hearts & Books: Romance Bookstore Festival Its National Romance Bookstore Day and we are celebrating all things Romance: the genre, the books, the stores, and you, the readers! Take those Booktok relationships from your phone to real life as […]
Parents, do you need a well deserved break? VB KidFit has you covered. Drop your kids off for an evening of fun, fitness and pizza while you enjoy a child free. Kids will have a blast playing games, tackling ninja […]
$15 Members | $20 Non-Members Join us for an evening inside and outside exploring the woodwork and craftsmanship of the Hermitage Museum. Tours and complementary food included with admission. *Light bites and desserts courtesy of TASTE.
Join us in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s classic album Songs in the Key of Life at Five Points Park, Saturday, August 15! Classical renditions of songs from the album (and other R&B classics) will be performed […]
Brighten the night at Parks After Dark! Let's flip the switch and light up the night with free, family fun after the sun goes down throughout Virginia Beach. Bring your family and friends for summer nights filled with FREE recreational […]
Entry-$5Pack Per Player in the Prize pull
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 […]
Bats are probably one of nature's most mysterious mammals. They capture our imagination, and for some people can conjure feelings of fear just at the sight of them. But despite their portrayal in pop culture, bats have an incredible and […]
Two-day Native American cultural celebration All are welcome at this free, family-friendly event featuring Native American dancing, singing, arts and crafts, educational exhibits, displays, and foods!
Make a blown or solid object of your choice. Create a blown ornament or sculptural bauble, or sculpt a solid object like a starfish or heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. Object availability […]
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Low Music Sound Level: Low-Medium Strobe Lights: Yes
Free Movie Screenings Join us every Saturday afternoon for our movie matinee series featuring a great lineup of varying film genres. 8/15: Toy Story (PG) 8/22: Twisters (PG13) 8/29: The Wild Robot (PG)
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Sound Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
Entry-$5Pack Per Player in the Prize pull
Make a blown or solid object of your choice. Create a blown ornament or sculptural bauble, or sculpt a solid object like a starfish or heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. Object availability […]
Make a blown or solid object of your choice. Create a blown ornament or sculptural bauble, or sculpt a solid object like a starfish or heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. Object availability […]
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Low Music Sound Level: Low-Medium Strobe Lights: Yes
Free Movie Screenings Join us every Saturday afternoon for our movie matinee series featuring a great lineup of varying film genres. 8/15: Toy Story (PG) 8/22: Twisters (PG13) 8/29: The Wild Robot (PG)
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Sound Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
Entry-$5Pack Per Player in the Prize pull
Make a blown or solid object of your choice. Create a blown ornament or sculptural bauble, or sculpt a solid object like a starfish or heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. Object availability […]
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Low Music Sound Level: Low-Medium Strobe Lights: Yes
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Sound Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
Entry-$5Pack Per Player in the Prize pull
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Low Music Sound Level: Low-Medium Strobe Lights: Yes
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Sound Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
Entry-$5Pack Per Player in the Prize pull
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Low Music Sound Level: Low-Medium Strobe Lights: Yes
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Sound Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
Entry-$5Pack Per Player in the Prize pull
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Low Music Sound Level: Low-Medium Strobe Lights: Yes
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Sound Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
Entry-$5Pack Per Player in the Prize pull
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Entry-$5Pack Per Player in the Prize pull
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Entry-$5Pack Per Player in the Prize pull
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Entry-$5Pack Per Player in the Prize pull
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Entry-$5Pack Per Player in the Prize pull
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Entry-$5Pack Per Player in the Prize pull