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Hop over for Easter Bunny pictures at Greenbrier Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. Hop into the fun at our KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance Parties! Every […]
Get dressed in your Easter best and hop on by for a spring-tacular photo session with the adorable Easter Bunny. Hop into the fun at our KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance Parties! Every hour on the hour, kids can dance along […]
Celebrate 250 years of America, March Madness style! Vote in our Founding Father bracket each week as the field narrows. Will your favorite take the top spot?
Book your family's Easter Bunny photos at Patrick Henry Mall! Professional spring pictures and Bunny portraits are available in Center Court from March 13 through April 4. Perfect for cards and gifts! Schedule your time slot for only $20; no […]
The mysterious Leprechaun has done it again! Come and explorer Northwest River Park to find the decorated rocks hidden by the Leprechaun. Return any found rocks to the Northwest River Park Welcome Center and receive a special prize. Free and […]
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. […]
"Anne of Green Gables" themed afternoon tea weekend, featuring special book-themed activities! Stillwater Tea House invites only children 8 Years and Older to visit. Reservations that include children 8 years and older must book the Rose Dining Room. Event Details: The […]
Celebrate Spring with Our Sister City, Miyazaki, Japan! Join us for a week-long celebration of cherry blossoms, Japanese culture, music, and art at Red Wing Park! Experience breathtaking floral beauty, cultural performances, martial arts demonstrations, and hands-on activities for the […]
Join us at Bass Pro Shops for a special visit from the Easter Bunny. Families are invited to capture the moment with a free photo with the Easter Bunny and kids will receive a free gift while supplies last. Registration […]
Calling All Little Mermaids! You’re invited to a FREE underwater adventure at GSCCC's Dive into Daisies event. Discover the magic of friendship and the fun of Girl Scouts.
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Children's Room anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Crafts are available all day, while supplies last.
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 […]
Free First Friends Playgroup hosted by First Baptist Preschool in Newport News. Playgroup meets at First Baptist Preschool. No need to sign up. Just show up. Drive around to the back of the church. Look for the double doors marked […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Free First Friends Playgroup hosted by First Baptist Preschool in Newport News. Playgroup meets at First Baptist Preschool. No need to sign up. Just show up. Drive around to the back of the church. Look for the double doors marked […]
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 […]
You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's! We are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! We will be INSIDE the Chesapeake Square Mall - 4200 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321 Hundreds of local families will be selling their gently-used items […]
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 required.
Begin your little ones lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along. This program is for ages 0-1 year old.
Begin your little ones lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun!
Ages 16-23 months with caregiver/parent. A program for toddlers to gain some motor skills while having fun! In this program we will introduce your little ones to various musical instruments and let them play and dance along with music! This […]
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.
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. Seating is limited. […]
In this interactive storytime, we give a gentle introduction to the wonderful world of books and reading. Using a combination of books, music, and fingerplay, we set the stage for skills in early language, rhythm, and body awareness. For infants […]
We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not […]
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. […]
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults and teens 16+. Registration is not required.
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 and caregivers.
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for children ages 1-3, parents, and caregivers. Each program includes a visit from a local childhood-development expert as well as free play, an art activity, circle time and resources […]
Family Pet Photos with the Bunny Every Monday, March 16 - 30 Located in Center Court Bring the whole family - including your furry members - to meet the Bunny at Patrick Henry Mall! Professional spring portraits for dogs, cats, […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
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, but it will be a first come, first served program. Participants can pick […]
Complete a make and take craft! They are available in the Children's room while supplies last.
Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.
Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.
During this screen-free program, we will read stories, play games, explore Code-a-pillars and Hexbugs, and create crafts, all to build our coding skills. We will define coding and what it takes to be a good coder. Registration is required for […]
Member Price One Time: $20.00 Non-Member Price One Time: $30.00 Social Studies: the study of individuals, communities, systems, and their interactions across time and place that prepares students for local, national, and global civic life.
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
Need some comic relief? Check out our workshop where well go over storyboarding your ideas to make your own comic book. Ages 8-11. Registration is required.
Express yourself with a multitude of craft supplies at your fingertips and get to know your fellow crafters! Different, weekly themes will encourage new ideas.
Once you have this lesson and can digitize materials, library card holders will have a badge added to their account so that they can reserve additional time in the studio. Click here for more details on our Preservation Studio, including […]
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Dont forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
In this hands-on class, students will mix up delicious fillings, roll and shape their own edible Easter eggs, and prepare them for a rich chocolate dip. Then we will decorate by adding colorful icing, pretty flower accents, and flavor options like […]
Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donors, and the TCC Chess Club. All ages. […]
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Dont forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
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 9-14. Registration is not required.
We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to explore the magic of filmmaking on iPad with iMovie. Kids will collaborate as they direct, record, edit, and more to make a friendship film that celebrates how we’re better when we […]
Cast a spotlight on Clara Driscoll, one of the Tiffany girls! Families will design unique Tiffany-inspired lamps, using recycled materials, infused with art, history, and creativity.
Excited for spring? Create a gorgeous landscape that celebrates spring using paint in this program! Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
Calling all Tweens! Explore STEAM activities and hang out with other tweens. Ages 9-13, online registration is required.
We will use cardboard as the base of this craft and wrap it in layers of yarn, chenille stems and macrame details for a texture filled Easter decoration. Using gathering knots, lark's head knots and braiding techniques, we will fill […]
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 […]
Free First Friends Playgroup hosted by First Baptist Preschool in Newport News. Playgroup meets at First Baptist Preschool. No need to sign up. Just show up. Drive around to the back of the church. Look for the double doors marked […]
Free First Friends Playgroup hosted by First Baptist Preschool in Newport News. Playgroup meets at First Baptist Preschool. No need to sign up. Just show up. Drive around to the back of the church. Look for the double doors marked […]
Free First Friends Playgroup hosted by First Baptist Preschool in Newport News. Playgroup meets at First Baptist Preschool. No need to sign up. Just show up. Drive around to the back of the church. Look for the double doors marked […]
Free First Friends Playgroup hosted by First Baptist Preschool in Newport News. Playgroup meets at First Baptist Preschool. No need to sign up. Just show up. Drive around to the back of the church. Look for the double doors marked […]
Free First Friends Playgroup hosted by First Baptist Preschool in Newport News. Playgroup meets at First Baptist Preschool. No need to sign up. Just show up. Drive around to the back of the church. Look for the double doors marked […]