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This fall at Cullipher Farm, we continue our Little Farmers Classes with a fall twist: learn about all the fall things happening on the farm.
Bergey’s Fall Tradition corn maze runs from September 12th through October 31st, featuring a 10-acre aviation-themed maze with weekday and Saturday pricing options for petting zoos, hayrides, and corn gun shots. Ages 1 and under and ages 65 and up […]
10 Murals. 10 Days. 10 Artists. The 9th Annual Mural Festival presented by Atlantic Park will take place Oct 2-11, 2026! A total of 10 new murals will be painted by 10 different Virginia artists at properties throughout the arts […]
Girl Scouts is where she’ll explore her interests, build real-life skills, and grow her confidence alongside friends who cheer her on every step of the way. Choose from one of these options to register for a free Discover event, and see how much fun you’ll have as a Girl Scout.
Every Saturday in October from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy family-friendly activities like sunflower maze, pumpkins, rubber duck water races, balloon twister and more. $20 per person and kids 3 and under free.
We read because we wonder about ourselves: who would I have been in that body, that country, that century, and what would I have done when the soldiers came, or the diagnosis, or the flood. Wonder is also the astonishment […]
Drop in to browse a selection of books, DVDs, VHS, paperbacks, and albums while supplies last.
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 […]
Enjoy pumpkins, unlimited farm-tour hayrides, the Petting Farm, TreeWalk Adventure, a huge straw pile, and plenty of fall fun for the whole family. Weekends bring even more excitement with tasty treats, a live DJ, and games!
Night Surf Fishing is an annual activity at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Anglers may fish on the wildlife refuge beach until midnight during the month of October with a Special Use Permit. This program provides a unique opportunity to […]
At ease — it's time for fun! Every Monday, Dave & Buster's is hooking up ALL vets & active-duty military members with a FREE $10 Power Card + 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages with valid military ID. *Promotional. Active […]
Join Moore to See Tours on a boat tour of the North Landing to catch a glimpse into Southern Virginia Beachs biodiversity! Learn about the diverse array of flora and fauna found in the interconnected waterways of the river and […]
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 […]
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 caregiver. Registration is required.
FRIDAY 9/25 - SUNDAY 11/1 SUNDAY THURSDAY 9 AM - 6PM / FRIDAY - SATURDAY 9 AM-10 PM FREE Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch No Entry Fee for Farm Various Vendors Throughout the Season $8 Wristband for Kids Includes: Playground […]
OCTOBER 6-11, 2026 Shop thousands of new and gently used items for babies, toddlers, and kids at prices that'll make you smile as big as a clown! Lollipop Kids is a six-day sale event for families to sell their new […]
Join us weekly for a new craft. Can't stay? Take a kit home!
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. […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Books are the doorways to fantastical places! Bring some of your favorite books to life through themed activities that are sure to inspire your imagination as we celebrate National Book Month. Let’s investigate! In this “caregiver and me” style program, […]
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. […]
Please join us for Playgroup! Activities and location vary. Enjoy quality time together in a safe, welcoming environment with arts and crafts, music and movement, and other fun activities!
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 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.
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for littles and their caregivers. Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime is geared for birth through 24 months.
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 […]
Community: City of Hampton weekly program featuring songs, stories, sensory activities, and play for children ages 2 to 3 years old.
Stop by the Bayside Area Library for a cup of coffee while you meet with officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department. Refreshments generously provided by Joyu Tea & Coffee. 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 […]
Join us this fall for our Elementary Homeschool Art Class, a six-week exploration of art, creativity, and making! Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. October 7, 14, 21 and 28; November 4 and 11 $40 per class Taught by Monica […]
Grab your lucky cards and come join us for BINGO! 🅸🅽🅶Get ready for a morning of fun, laughs, great company, and chances to WIN! Tell a friend, bring a friend, and come have some fun with us!We can’t wait to […]
A special play time just for the little ones! One parent jumps free with a paid child. Age 5 and under$20*only 1 parent is free with 1 toddler additional toddlers $10 each
Welcome to Rhea Lana's of Chesapeake, where local families sell thousands of gently used, HIGH-QUALITY children's clothes, shoes, toys, books, baby equipment, gently used maternity clothes, and much more at affordable prices. Local families shop our events each season, and […]
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.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Join us for a fun and engaging story time featuring stories, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. This interactive program helps children build early literacy skills while celebrating language, culture, and community. Registration is required for this event. […]
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.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
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 […]
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. (Ages 3 – 5)
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)
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)
Travel the world without leaving the library in our very special weekly Storytime.
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for toddlers and preschoolers and their caregivers. Toddler & Preschool Storytime is geared for ages 2-5.
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.
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 […]
Join Moore to See Tours on a boat tour of the North Landing to catch a glimpse into Southern Virginia Beachs biodiversity! Learn about the diverse array of flora and fauna found in the interconnected waterways of the river and […]
Tuesday-Sunday, September 29-November 1, 11 am-8 pm. Rides $1 cash, Closed Monday Head on to downtown and get in the "spirit" of Halloween with spooky sights, gentle frights and free candy at the historic Hampton Carousel! Operated by the Hampton […]
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.
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.
Location Details Main Children's Department This fun and engaging program blends early literacy and STEM together for little ones to explore and learn! This program is part of a once monthly series, and October's featured theme is Spiders. For ages […]
28th Visit featuring Authentic Tibetan Culture On Stage! The Green Tara, for prosperity and accomplishment, is the theme for this years Mandala! Millions of grains of colorful sand come to life on stage to create a one-of-a-kind sand-painted mandala, carrying […]
Exhibition Tour with Curator Jasper Waugh-Quasebarth Oct. 7, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. In coordination with the 49th Annual ODU Litfest Make Room for Wonder, Gordon Art Galleries Curator Jasper Waugh-Quasebarth will lead a tour of the exhibition, focusing on the visual […]
Our Homeschool PE program focuses on functional fitness, helping children build a solid foundation for movement and progressing as their skills improve. Classes will consist of a one hour instructional time with a weekly workout and skill stations/ obstacle training […]
Stop by the Bayside Area Library for a cup of coffee while you meet with officer from the Virginia Beach Police Department. Refreshments generously provided by Jason's Deli.. Registration is not required.
Homeschoolers! Catapult pumpkins without all the mess! We will be building mini catapults with popsicle sticks and launching candy pumpkins. Ages 12-18. Registration required.
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 […]
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-10. Registration is required.
The Lego Block is an hour of creative builds and a monthly Lego challenge. Are you the right fit?
Make friendship bracelets, earrings, or keychains that make your friends go AHHHHHHH! this Halloween!
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 the first Wednesday of each month at Churchland Branch Library for Girls Who Code! Girls and non-binary students in grades 6th-12th will learn the basics of computer programming. Registration required. Call 757-686-2538 for more information and to register
Let's improv! Join us for "acting class" as we play charades and learn warmup techniques and storytelling through drama.
Ravens perch, candles flicker, and purple curtains rustle! Enter Poe's mysterious world, discover his famous poem, and transform its' haunting imagery into a gothic masterpiece.
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.
Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5-11. Registration is required.
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 […]
Want to learn how to play chess or sharpen your skills? Join us at Chess Club, where players can learn the basics, practice strategies and play friendly games with others. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kevin.hulguin@norfolk.gov.
Unleash your child’s inner artist with Mini Monets, a monthly library program that introduces kids to the world of art each month, spotlighting a famous artist style. Children will get to recreate a masterpiece. It’s the perfect blend of art education and creative exploration, helping young artists learn while they create! Big art from little hands.
Design and build structures using materials such as Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoys, Power Clix, LEGO pieces and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations! With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills. Note: Build Bash is a free-flowing […]
The Park Place Teen Zone will be open afternoons for teens to HOMAGO - Hang Out, Mess Around and Geek Out! Mondays: Mindful Coloring and Art Workshops Tuesdays: Video Gaming Wednesdays: Lofi Vibes Thursdays: 1st Episode Only Anime
Join friends at Tucker for Legos and gaming.
Get your game on with everything from board games to PS5 and Nintendo Switch!
Explore the Garden’s 7 miles of paved pathways. It’s a great way to enjoy the landscape and get some exercise. Free with Garden Admission Children under 16 must ride with a parent or adult. Bike riders under 14 must wear helmets. […]
Bring your child to meet with experienced teachers to grow their confidence in reading. Refreshments will be provided. Will not be held 11/11 (Ages 5-12)
Check our online calendar for dreadfully delightful events in this frightfully fun month!
Celebrate spooky season with BFB at our annual pumpkin painting event
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 […]
Celebrate your freedom to read by making banned book ornaments.
Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.
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 […]
Come get sideways on our indoor RC drift track! Track is open every day during store hours but you'll find the most drivers at the track on Wednesday night. Open to all skill levels!RWD vehicles only running the designated track […]
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
Join us on Wednesdays for our Pre/Post Natal class at 5:30 pm. This class is safe and effective for all stages of pregnancy, no prior yoga experience is necessary. During your pregnancy, connect with your body, and your baby through […]
Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky-and true-tale from Virginia history! Join us at Bayside Library as our "scaryteller" brings to life the fascinating story of Grace Sherwood, known as the "Witch of Pungo." Through this eerie piece of […]
Wednesday Wind Down is back beginning September 9! Bring a chair or blanket, pack your favorite snack, and unwind on the Harrison Opera House lawn. Take a midweek break while enjoying a sneak peek of what our artists have in […]
Bring your favorite deck, your army, or your friends and join one of the best gaming communities in the area! Wednesday Star Wars Legion at 5:30pm
Weekly Please join us for some cars at a weekly cruise-in every Wednesday night until it gets cold, all are invited! Bring your rides out and have some fun. They are open during these hours, so enjoy all the great […]
Weekly Located at Kroger Marketplace parking, 3901 Holland Rd., Virginia Beach. Our weekly meet, y'all know the deal.
Wednesday & Thursday Family Nights **ALL You Can Eat PIZZA Nights 6-8:30pm *FREE Pizza ends at 8pm Admission: $12.00 (skaters) $6.00 (non-skaters) ** Wednesday: Family Mix Music ** Thursday: All Gospel/Christian Music Mix
Casual Commander Night! Join us for a chill night of Commander! Bring your deck, find a pod, and enjoy some games with the community. Entry: FREE Format: Casual Commander / Open Play Pods: Find Your Own All skill levels are welcome. Come meet some new […]
Lights, camera, action! Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to screen a variety of movies at the library on selected Wednesday evenings this fall. We'll supply the popcorn and drinks. You just need to bring a blanket, pillow, and friends.
Join us for our Wednesday Night Digimon Card Game tournament! Important: You must still apply for the event through the Bandai TCG+ app to be added to the tournament. However, you can pay for your entry in advance to skip […]
Pokémon League Play — Every Wednesday! Ready to put your deck to the test? Join us every Wednesday for Pokémon League Play! Prize Pack per Win Store Credit for the Top 4 Players Play some Pokémon, earn prizes for your wins, […]
The Merci Train: A Story of Generosity & Gratitude As part of VA250 celebrations recognizing the longstanding bond between France and the United States, City Historian Mary Kayaselcuk will highlight the amazing story of boxcar diplomacy. This event is free […]
6:30pm Doors open and tickets available 7:00-8:15pm Showtime Tickets: $5 Birth of Planet Earth tells the twisted tale of our planet's origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly […]
Join us on October 10 at 7 pm to meet and learn the history behind a few raptors in the care of Nature's Nanny Wildlife Rehabilitation. Afterward, we will explore the trails of Hoffler Creek in search of owls in their natural habitat. Put your eyes […]
Join us for our Wednesday Night MTG: Draft Think you can draft the best? Join us every week for Magic: The Gathering Draft, one of the most skill-testing formats in the game! Entry Fee: $20 Event Structure 3 rounds Top […]
October 2 - 3 and 7 - 9* at 7:30 p.m. October 4 at 2 p.m. *ASL interpreters provided on October 9 In this musical comic romp filled with unforgettable songs, the ever-charming Monty Navarro discovers that he is ninth […]
High school and Adult Players start off strong by coming to our Wednesday and Friday Night Pickup Soccer at the Plex!! Teams and Free agents welcomed, just pay at the desk and play! $15 5 minute game rotation winner stays […]