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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 […]
July 1 – 31 Virginia War Museum, Historic Endview, Lee Hall Mansion, Lee Hall Depot, and the Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center FREE Admission Celebrate 250 years of American freedom by exploring the stories, people, and places that shaped […]
See webpage for specific daily event schedule. Program activities for this summer: Bayside Crabbing: The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay. Bay Lab Bites: It's feeding time in our Chesapeake Bay Lab! Seine […]
Join us every Tuesday in July at Hunt Club Farm for a special Storytime experience featuring some of our favorite farm animals! Bring a towel or blanket and meet us in the Visiting Pen for stories, animal encounters, and farm fun. Storytime begins at 11:00 AM each week.
Fill any bag for just $5! Discover novels from bestselling authors, teen reads, cookbooks, mysteries, and hidden gems while supplies last.
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!
2026 Jedi Gathering: Healing & The IneffableVirginia Beach, VA July 23rd-July 26th. The International Jedi Federation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide educational programs that foster personal growth, ethical living, and spiritual development for those on the […]
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 follow the bones and match the pictures on the bingo card.
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
Get moving, get stretching, and ease your mind. This creative movement storytime will feature simple, child friendly yoga poses and engaging stories. Bring your own mat or towel, or use our carpet! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration required. Weather permitting, […]
Each class will feature one Summer fruit for picking either peaches, blackberries, or blueberries. The class will feature a lesson about the fruit, an opportunity to pick the fruit, and finally a wagon ride around our working farm.
On the fourth Friday of each month, March - November, volunteers can join the Master Gardeners to help beautify the trail and learn more about the native plant species found along the trail. - Bring your own weeding tools and […]
A hands-on STEM exploration experience where little learners are encouraged to investigate, experiment, build, and play. Come to our classroom in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 45 Main St Newport News any time between 9-11 AM. Program cost is $14. […]
🏀 2nd Annual Shannon Evans Basketball Camp 🏀 Join us for a great day of basketball, skill development, and fun with professional basketball player Shannon Evans! 📍 Location: Nansemond River High School 3301 Nansemond Parkway Suffolk, VA 23434 📅 Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 […]
Join us as we celebrate the incredible Animal Care team who provide exceptional care for the Virginia Living Museum’s animals every day. Throughout the week, guests are invited to help recognize the dedication, knowledge, and compassion of our keepers while […]
The smell of cinnamon, the glow of a holiday candle—everyone has a favorite holiday memory!At this special Christmas in July event, you’ll discover just how quick and easy it is to organize your photos, preserve your family’s stories, and create one-of-a-kind albums […]
Does your baby scream through tummy time? Is crawling a struggle? Do you ever feel unsure how to help teach your baby new skills? During this class, participants will have the opportunity to talk with a pediatric development expert, Dr. […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA an hour of stories, songs, and sensory play. ages 0 - 2; guardian must attend. two sessions are available, 9:30 am - 10:30 am and 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Community: City of Hampton, VA enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed for young children ages 5 and under. siblings of all ages are always welcome!
Roar into adventure! Families will stretch, stomp, and explore a prehistoric world, with a Registered Yoga and Childrens Yoga Teacher. Bring a yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes.
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 […]
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program. Ages 6 to […]
Join us this Friday, on 07/24 at the 2nd Annual Disability Independence Day Celebration! From 10am-2pm at the Gosnold’s Hope Park-Riverbirch, this FREE event will be filled with food trucks, games, and more! Open to all!
Calling all bookworms! The Friends of the Library book sale is back! Your Next Favorite Book is Waiting. Choose from books, audio books, Music CDs and more. Only cash and check payments accepted.
Bring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to practice different letter skills required for school readiness. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for littles (babies, toddlers, preschoolers) and their caregivers. Family Storytime is geared for birth through 5.
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)
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) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for […]
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
Prepare your child for the kindergarten environment with this interactive summer series! Kindergarten Boot Camp is a 4-week series focused on supporting your child's social emotional development and developing important skills, including taking turns, sharing and more. Children attend each […]
Come practice your archaeology skills at the Yorktown Patio. We will have sensory tables, digging tools and different discoveries to be made for each child. What treasures await beneath the surface? This program is drop in and requires that adults […]
Toddler Time is an engaging program centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the event, we will have crafting and free play time.
Community: City of Hampton, VA celebrate the end of the summer reading program with us! we will even have a volcano stem activity, saying farewell to our dinosaurs this summer. Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=16295082300291328910
Have fun and get crafty as we serve up a new art activity each week! We've got all the supplies: all you need is your creativity.
At Dinosaur Discovery Science Camp, you'll dig for fossils, do cool experiments, and uncover secrets from the age of dinosaurs. Get your hands dirty, solve mysteries, and explore like a real paleontologist! Registration required. Downtown Branch Library Program Policy Programs […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA an hour of stories, songs, and sensory play. ages 0 - 2; guardian must attend. two sessions are available.
Make Fridays the highlight of your week! Fun Friday brings children in grades K5 together for an hour of exciting activities, from special guests, interactive games, creative crafts, and more!
Quilled Paper Greeting Cards Free Hands-On Art Making Experience Presented by Barry Art Museum
Bring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to practice different letter skills required for school readiness. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Learn how to sculpt a little dinosaur figure.
Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.
Where geek culture meets car culture! Join us at St. George Brewing Company for an exciting community event filled with awesome vehicles, unique vendors, collectibles, food, brews, and fandom fun. Explore a marketplace featuring artists, makers, collectibles, anime-inspired goods, pop […]
Come have some fun and beat the heat and plan to get Wet and Wild! Come in a white shirt and leave in a multiple color memory keepsake. All our games will be played with colored water! This event is […]
Celebrate the holidays early this summer! July 20 – Paper Ornaments July 21 – Kwanzaa Colors Paper Weaving July 22 – Letters to Santa July 23 – Dreidel Design July 24 – "Gingerbread" Houses Contact 757-441-1751 to register.
Make a dinosaur skeleton with different shapes of dried pasta! (Ages 5-9) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email emily.michels@norfolk.gov.
Patrons celebrated International Flip Flop Day by dressing up plain flip flops with fabric, beads, and twine. For a repeat opportunity you can have some fun and take home some 'fancy' flip flops'.
Community: City of Hampton, VA say goodbye to summer reading! come enjoy refreshments and lego building with us! Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=5706718036570307293
Learn how to make origami versions of your favorite dinosaurs!
Community: City of Hampton, VA end of summer reading with one last party! crafts, snacks, and fun will be provided. Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=16268562482401577121
Come on board and bring along, All your hopes and dreams! Cubetto is going on a adventure to find a special treasure that could make you the "King of Pirates!" Are you ready, kids? Try out Cubetto, the library coding […]
Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Unleash your inner dinosaur fan in this fun craft program where you’ll learn to create your own dinosaur fossil to display at home.
Join us for a FREE Art Night for teens! Hang out for the whole session or drop in whenever. Registration is recommended but not required. Ages 12 - 18 | Bring your own snacks
Join us for a FREE Art Night for teens! Hang out for the whole session or drop in whenever. Registration is recommended but not required. Tonight's theme: TINY BOOKS Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Ave. Ages 12 - 18 | […]
Family SK8 Night 4 pm to 11 pm Family SK8 Package | Friday Special from 4 pm to 10 pm $40 + tax includes: Roller skating admission and rentals for 4 people Add additional skaters for $10/person + tax Live […]
This gentle literacy program encourages young or reluctant readers with the help of Arlo, a service dog! Come meet him and read together. Bring your own materials, or we'll have a selection available. Let's read together
Children can release their inner chef in our cooking class. Your child can learn how to make healthier and more nutritious choices while having fun with food! Our cooking program introduces children to recipes that they can make themselves. Sweets, […]
Bright moon shining over a vibrant fuchsia forest. $35 per guest
Christmas in July is coming to The Kroc! Join us July 20–25 for a week of FREE festive fun for the whole family! All events are open to the public and include sweet treats, crafts, activities, and more. Daily Lineup: Monday, […]
Practice your teamwork, strategy, and stealth in the library after hours. Teams will work together to protect their space while invading enemy territory in a Glow-in-the Dark version of Capture the Flag.
Join us with your favorite project in hand
Social event where teenagers take over a skating rink full of roller skating, music, and socializing. Amount: Member Price One Time $15.00 Non-Member Price One Time $15.00
Social event where teenagers take over a skating rink full of roller skating, music, and socializing. Amount: Member Price One Time $15.00 Non-Member Price One Time $15.00
Want to try something new and learn the basics of pickleball or refine your skills? Come on out to Bow Creek Recreation Center and our knowledgeable staff will show you techniques, rules of play and provide you with opportunities for […]
This unique mausoleum was built for John Henderson Core and his wife, Martha Anne Tarrant Core. On July 24, 2026 Norfolk Bureau of Cemeteries Operation Manager, John Dill, will open the doors of the Core Mausoleum at 6 p.m. to […]
These clinics are for participants interested in improving their stroke techniques. Participants must be comfortable swimming one length of the pool (25 meters/yards) demonstrating some knowledge of the specified stroke and a rhythmic breathing pattern. Additionally, swimmers must be comfortable […]
Join us for a Safe and Fun Friday in July! Ages 6-14: Sign up for a free basic water safety lesson and a pizza party. The event is free and open to the public. Membership or day pass is required […]
Evening Tram Tours are a great way to start your weekend! The end of the day offers a unique and beautiful time to visit the wildlife refuge, including wildlife sightings and sunsets over Back Bay. Evening Tram Tour Registration Page: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0C44AAA823A4FFC61...
Enrollment Fee: $16.00 These clinics are for participants interested in improving their stroke techniques. Participants must be comfortable swimming one length of the pool (25 meters/yards) demonstrating some knowledge of the specified stroke and a rhythmic breathing pattern. Additionally, swimmers […]
Get creative with us ! Join us in collaboration with Gratitude Crafting for a fun Tote Bag Decorating Event! Your ticket includes a tote bag, all decorating supplies, and light refreshments while you create your own custom masterpiece. Perfect for […]
Join us for the Western Branch Splash Park Summer Events. Enjoy games, music, giveaways, photo ops and more. These events are FREE and open to the public. Seating is limited so please feel free to bring your own folding chairs […]
Looking for a fun and active way to start the weekend? Join us every Friday for Friday Night Hoops, a youth basketball program offered at the three community centers. Free Admission - Register In-person prior to games.
The 2026 TGIF Summer Concert Series in Suffolk is a free, family-friendly event running from June through August at two primary locations: Downtown Festival Park and Bennett’s Creek Park. Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m., with bands performing from 6:30 p.m. […]
Performer: Anthony Rosano & the Conqueroos When: Friday, July 24, 2026, 6:00pm - 9:30pm Where: Ocean View Beach Park Free & Open to the Public! Summer brings the return of the popular Friday after-work Ocean View event series. The Friday Night Themed Parties […]
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 […]
The sun goes down and the fun cranks up. Summer Nights Glow in the Park is the warm-weather night out you’ve been waiting for — zipping, climbing, and swinging under a dazzling canopy of glowing lights while the greatest feel-good […]
Join us at The Granby Theater for a night of adventure! Come enjoy dinner and spirits as you try to solve who the murderer really! It’s the end of the road for the legendary Punk band, Low T and The […]
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences […]
$25.00 A hilarious, high-energy production of Shrek the Musical featuring a cast of fairytale favorites, unforgettable songs, and a heartwarming story about friendship and embracing what makes us unique. What makes a great night at the theater?An ogre, a donkey, […]
Get ready for LASER TAG at The Kroc Center! Join us Friday, July 24 for a night of high-energy fun, teamwork, and friendly competition. Laser tag is a high-tech, zero-contact team game that combines strategy, quick thinking, and plenty of […]
FREE Movie Night Under the Star Friday, July 24 Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends for a FREE outdoor movie experience! Join Naval as we show Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax under the evening sky. Location: Q-Ball Field (located […]
Join the Butterfly Society of Virginia for our 10th Annual Moth Night in celebration of National Moth Week. Learn about moths and observe many of our local species at this nighttime event. (Bring a flashlight)
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences […]
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences […]
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences […]
Evening Tram Tours are a great way to start your weekend! The end of the day offers a unique and beautiful time to visit the wildlife refuge, including wildlife sightings and sunsets over Back Bay. Evening Tram Tour Registration Page: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0C44AAA823A4FFC61...
Evening Tram Tours are a great way to start your weekend! The end of the day offers a unique and beautiful time to visit the wildlife refuge, including wildlife sightings and sunsets over Back Bay. Evening Tram Tour Registration Page: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0C44AAA823A4FFC61...