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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 […]
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, […]
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.
Imagination Play is our free play time for our littles. It is time for children to explore, have fun and play! Come in and relax while your little ones get all the wiggles and energy out in our amazing sensory gym. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Adventure awaits at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Building in Charles Brown Park,1950 Old Williamsburg Road, Yorktown, as we offer a fun, FREE activity for children aged 2 to 5. Join us for our Storytime Activity, starting at 10 […]
We see hundreds of pictures every day. Come learn how to make the pictures you take really stand out! Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
This beginner-friendly class introduces participants to the basic fundamentals of character design for animation, games, and comics. Through hands-on exercises, students will learn how to create original characters from start to finish. Participants will practice drawing techniques, color theory, storytelling […]
Fresh produce. No cost. No eligibility requirements. Join us for the Pride Fresh Market, a monthly pop-up offering free fruits and vegetables sourced from local farms through the foodbank.Whether you’re stretching your grocery budget, looking for fresh produce, or simply want […]
Teens ages 11-17, join us for a trip to the Hunter House on August 7th! We will meet at the library at 10 am and make our way over to Norfolk for an 11 am tour. Pick up will be […]
Build and play with Legos! Call 757-686-2538 for more information.
Join Preservation Virginia to celebrate National Lighthouse Day at this family friendly event. This event is located on Fort Story. Reservations must be made online at www.preservationvirginia.org. Adults - $10 / Ages 6-18 - $5 / Kids under 6 - FREE
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.
Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you dont mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
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)
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 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.
Join Ryan the Balloon Guy to make some zany balloon creations you can take home. Family. Registration is required for all participants regardless of age. This program is a part of VBPLs Summer Reading Challenge (SRC).
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!
MWR Fitness Little Creek and Fleet Family Support Center invite you to a fun interactive yoga session with your child/children.Location: Rockwell Hall Gym - West Basketball CourtTime: 11:30 a.m.Open to eligible DOD parents with children up to four years old.
Take a mid-day break to sing your heart out in a fun, relaxed, and welcoming space. Bring your lunch and cheer on fellow singers.
Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.
Friday August 7, 2026. 12:30-4:00 PMFree Entry Car Show with Food Voucher for participants! Unique non-judged show and shine combined with Coast Guard Day Show at Portsmouth Childrens Museum. ther will be a few gift cards for the crowd favorites!Free […]
Add a little sparkle to your favorite stories. Bring in a favorite book and bedazzle the cover. Let's prepare for the new school year in style!
Want fun and unique wall art? Make your own wall-mounted dinosaur heads. Paint them in any color or pattern.
Beat the heat and watch one of the classic, animated movies that we unearthed from our DVD collection! Light snacks provided. June 12: Monsters, Inc. (2001, G) July 10: Finding Nemo (2003, G) Aug. 7: The Incredibles (2004, PG)
Connect, play, and celebrate the joy of reading with the library's lovable mascot, Dizzy the Dismal Swamp creature! A Free Family Event for SchoolAge Kids & Their GrownUps! Step into Dizzy's world for an afternoon packed with color, creativity, and […]
Learn how to make origami versions of your favorite dinosaurs!
Join Rutter Mills, LLP as we celebrate the grand opening of our new Hampton office at 3001 Coliseum Drive! Bring the family and enjoy games, sweet treats from the Mr. Softee Ice Cream Truck, and backpack giveaways filled with school […]
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.
Bring the gang for a family-friendly feature film! Don't worry about the snacks--we've got you covered! August: Hook (1991, PG)
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
Mom and Dad, have a fun afternoon out while we entertain your kids! Pizza, drinks, and a snack will be provided. Membership and day pass will be required
Learn fun ways to create emoji. We’ll show kids how to draw colorful faces and objects. Then they’ll explore using the Procreate app on iPad with Apple Pencil Pro to draw an emoji to take home. Devices will be provided. Recommended for […]
Get ready to go back to school with an event hosted by NSA HR – Headquarters MWR Community Recreation on Friday, August 7 from 5 to 7 PM at Cutter Park. Free school supplies will be available, while supplies last. […]
At Kiddie Academy® of Chesapeake City, we believe every child has extraordinary potential. Join us for Hero Play Day, a free community event filled with super adventures and fun learning activities designed to bring out your child's inner hero. It's […]
Make your first weekend a tradition in Olde Towne. Join us in Olde Towne as we bring the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (PACC) courtyard and surrounding streets to life with live music, local art, markets and hands-on activities – […]
Make your first weekend a tradition in Olde Towne. Join us in Olde Towne as we bring the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (PACC) courtyard and surrounding streets to life with live music, local art, markets and hands-on activities – […]
Join us for an evening of games, creativity, and community after hours. Well have art-themed games ready to play, or bring one of your favorites to share with the group.Admission is free, with coffee and snacks provided to keep the […]
Join artist Christopher Diont’e on for the “Threads of Resilience” Community Quilt Creation Workshops. The tapestry of our shared history is woven not by a single thread, but through the collective memories, struggles, and triumphs of an entire community. You […]
Join us every First Friday of the month from 5 – 8 p.m. as the doors of the Creative Well Arts Foundation open wide for the community to explore! Step inside The Garage Gallery in the ViBe District and meet our five studio artists – Jen Abbott, Aidan Barton, […]
Step Into the Enchanted Forest: A Magical Ladies' Night & Paint Shop Leave reality behind for an evening of enchanted crafting, cozy tea-party vibes, and mystical magic! Nerding Out Studio invites you to step into a world where fairies whisper […]
This is a one and done pottery wheel experience. It’s great if you want to try pottery on the wheel without committing to a longer class. ~The class is completed in 1-hour in 1-day on the wheel. You’ll pick a […]
Youve put in the hard work, now its time to celebrate! Mark your calendars Teen Summer Reading Finale. Enjoy an evening of outdoor games, a temporary tattoo station, food, and fun! All rising 6th-12th graders who completed the Summer Reading […]
Unearth some tasty treats at this special Teen After Hours event! Teens will rotate through three stations to make dinosaur-themed snacks inspired by our Summer Reading Program theme, Unearth a Story . Registration is required for this event. Registration will […]
Join us with your favorite project in hand
Lynnhaven Mall Deaf Silent Dinner is a Deaf social event for everyone who knows or is interested in American Sign Language (ASL), Deaf Culture, and Deaf community. Everyone welcome. Bring the kids, too! Any ages! We will meet at Lynnhaven […]
DROP OFF EVENT5:30–8:30pm | Ages 4–10 Join us in costume for the best night at The Town Square! Kiddos will enjoy a fun-filled evening of games, music, crafts, and tons of playtime with friends. Included: Pizza Dinner Snacks & Drinks Dance Party & […]
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 […]
These clinics are for participants who are interested in improving their stroke technique. Each clinic includes starts and turns elements for that stroke. Prerequisite: Swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 meters/yards) using a good […]
Every First Friday of the month at 6pm Meet up at the LOVE sign on the corner of 18th Street and Cypress Avenue. Free parking on 18th Street. No need to sign up– just show up! Bring your friends or […]
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...
The First Friday is time for Girls only soccer night!! Share with your friends or anyone that you think would be interested, free agents welcomed! Just pay at the desk and play! Girls only soccer night! Staff led 5-10min pickup […]
The Hickory Ruritan Club is excited to host a Back-to-School Ice Cream Social & School Supply Giveaway for local families in need! Join us for a fun evening of ice cream, community, and back-to-school support! While supplies last, school supplies […]
Join us for the opening reception of Wish You Were Here, a solo exhibition by Molly Dee, at The Garage Gallery at the Creative Well Arts Foundation. Through large-scale figurative paintings inspired by archival photographs, Dee explores memory, loss, and the […]
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 […]
Nature's Nanny WILDLIFE REHABILITATION Is hosting an owl-filled watercolor paint night on August 7, 2026 from 6-9pm! After a fun introduction to coastal Virginia's native owls, one of our volunteers will walk you through the art of Watercolor! We will […]
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: The James Henry Morgan Gang When: Friday, August 7, 2026, 6:00pm - 9:00pm 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 […]
This First Friday monthly series of local artist pop ups from our friends at Utopia Feni from Kempsville, Virginia Beach. Come hear an eclectic mix of live music, open mic and djs and meet local artists and makers sharing displays […]
Come join Miss Lilly for an fun evening of beginner-friendly country line dancing. No experience required ... or hats and boots, but you can wear 'em if you got 'em! It's the perfect opportunity to grab some friends, learn some fun moves, and […]
We are thrilled to return to the Attucks Theatre for a piping and drumming recital featuring members of Tidewater Pipes & Drums and guest artists Cameron MacDougall and Hannah Skinner. This performance is made possible by a grant from Norfolk […]
Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Lafayette River while taking in a one of a kind sunset - our favorite way to watch a sunset in Hampton Roads! We launch 75 minutes prior to sunset and paddle as a group […]
Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When […]
Dive-In Movies are back! Join us on Friday, August 8th, to see The Lego Movie at 7 pm on the BIG SCREEN! The entire park will be open until 9 PM. Admission is only $29.99 at the ticket window after […]
Join us on Friday nights from April through October for free, live, local music! Hoedowns are held rain or shine from 7-10 p.m. Some seating is available or bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Aug. 7 - Country Rebels […]
Friday Night Hot Shots begins on Friday, July 10, and will occur every Friday n ight from 7:00 10:00 p.m. This new program is free for ages 13-19 and will be offered at Camelot Community Center, Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee […]
Friday Night Hot Shots begins on Friday, July 10, and will occur every Friday n ight from 7:00 10:00 p.m. This new program is free for ages 13-19 and will be offered at Camelot Community Center, Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee […]
Friday Night Hot Shots begins on Friday, July 10, and will occur every Friday n ight from 7:00 10:00 p.m. This new program is free for ages 13-19 and will be offered at Camelot Community Center, Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee […]
Join us every Friday night from 7:30-9:30 pm for open gym, available to members and nonmembers ages 5 and up! $15 per person, registration is available through our portal.
At VBGIGs, the Seán Heely Celtic Band will whisk you away to the misty, romantic Celtic Isles! With the sounds and traditions of Scotland as a base, Heely and his band take you through all the Celtic kingdoms of old, […]
Light up the court at our Glow-in-the-Dark Cosmic Pickleball event on Friday, August 7, from 8 PM to midnight. This nighttime indoor twist on pickleball takes place under black lights using UV-reactive equipment, including luminous pickleballs, neon court lines, and glowing accessories. The result […]
Life finds a way… back to the big screen. Friday, August 7 at 8:30pmSaturday, August 8 at 1:00pm Just announced! Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking blockbuster Jurassic Park returns to the Naro for two special screenings and a tribute to the late […]
Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When […]
Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Lafayette River while taking in a one of a kind sunset - our favorite way to watch a sunset in Hampton Roads! We launch 75 minutes prior to sunset and paddle as a group […]
Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When […]
Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When […]
Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Lafayette River while taking in a one of a kind sunset - our favorite way to watch a sunset in Hampton Roads! We launch 75 minutes prior to sunset and paddle as a group […]
Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Lafayette River while taking in a one of a kind sunset - our favorite way to watch a sunset in Hampton Roads! We launch 75 minutes prior to sunset and paddle as a group […]
Imagination Play is our free play time for our littles. It is time for children to explore, have fun and play! Come in and relax while your little ones get all the wiggles and energy out in our amazing sensory gym. […]
Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Lafayette River while taking in a one of a kind sunset - our favorite way to watch a sunset in Hampton Roads! We launch 75 minutes prior to sunset and paddle as a group […]
Imagination Play is our free play time for our littles. It is time for children to explore, have fun and play! Come in and relax while your little ones get all the wiggles and energy out in our amazing sensory gym. […]
This is a one and done pottery wheel experience. It’s great if you want to try pottery on the wheel without committing to a longer class. ~The class is completed in 1-hour in 1-day on the wheel. You’ll pick a […]
Join us on Friday nights from April through October for free, live, local music! Hoedowns are held rain or shine from 7-10 p.m. Some seating is available or bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Aug. 7 - Country Rebels […]
Join us every Friday night from 7:30-9:30 pm for open gym, available to members and nonmembers ages 5 and up! $15 per person, registration is available through our portal.
Imagination Play is our free play time for our littles. It is time for children to explore, have fun and play! Come in and relax while your little ones get all the wiggles and energy out in our amazing sensory gym. […]
Imagination Play is our free play time for our littles. It is time for children to explore, have fun and play! Come in and relax while your little ones get all the wiggles and energy out in our amazing sensory gym. […]
This is a one and done pottery wheel experience. It’s great if you want to try pottery on the wheel without committing to a longer class. ~The class is completed in 1-hour in 1-day on the wheel. You’ll pick a […]
Join us on Friday nights from April through October for free, live, local music! Hoedowns are held rain or shine from 7-10 p.m. Some seating is available or bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Aug. 7 - Country Rebels […]
Join us every Friday night from 7:30-9:30 pm for open gym, available to members and nonmembers ages 5 and up! $15 per person, registration is available through our portal.
Imagination Play is our free play time for our littles. It is time for children to explore, have fun and play! Come in and relax while your little ones get all the wiggles and energy out in our amazing sensory gym. […]
Imagination Play is our free play time for our littles. It is time for children to explore, have fun and play! Come in and relax while your little ones get all the wiggles and energy out in our amazing sensory gym. […]
This is a one and done pottery wheel experience. It’s great if you want to try pottery on the wheel without committing to a longer class. ~The class is completed in 1-hour in 1-day on the wheel. You’ll pick a […]
Join us on Friday nights from April through October for free, live, local music! Hoedowns are held rain or shine from 7-10 p.m. Some seating is available or bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Aug. 7 - Country Rebels […]
Join us every Friday night from 7:30-9:30 pm for open gym, available to members and nonmembers ages 5 and up! $15 per person, registration is available through our portal.
Make your first weekend a tradition in Olde Towne. Join us in Olde Towne as we bring the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (PACC) courtyard and surrounding streets to life with live music, local art, markets and hands-on activities – […]
This is a one and done pottery wheel experience. It’s great if you want to try pottery on the wheel without committing to a longer class. ~The class is completed in 1-hour in 1-day on the wheel. You’ll pick a […]
Join us on Friday nights from April through October for free, live, local music! Hoedowns are held rain or shine from 7-10 p.m. Some seating is available or bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Aug. 7 - Country Rebels […]
Join us every Friday night from 7:30-9:30 pm for open gym, available to members and nonmembers ages 5 and up! $15 per person, registration is available through our portal.
This is a one and done pottery wheel experience. It’s great if you want to try pottery on the wheel without committing to a longer class. ~The class is completed in 1-hour in 1-day on the wheel. You’ll pick a […]
Join us on Friday nights from April through October for free, live, local music! Hoedowns are held rain or shine from 7-10 p.m. Some seating is available or bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Aug. 7 - Country Rebels […]
Join us every Friday night from 7:30-9:30 pm for open gym, available to members and nonmembers ages 5 and up! $15 per person, registration is available through our portal.
This is a one and done pottery wheel experience. It’s great if you want to try pottery on the wheel without committing to a longer class. ~The class is completed in 1-hour in 1-day on the wheel. You’ll pick a […]
Join us on Friday nights from April through October for free, live, local music! Hoedowns are held rain or shine from 7-10 p.m. Some seating is available or bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Aug. 7 - Country Rebels […]
Join us every Friday night from 7:30-9:30 pm for open gym, available to members and nonmembers ages 5 and up! $15 per person, registration is available through our portal.
This is a one and done pottery wheel experience. It’s great if you want to try pottery on the wheel without committing to a longer class. ~The class is completed in 1-hour in 1-day on the wheel. You’ll pick a […]
Join us on Friday nights from April through October for free, live, local music! Hoedowns are held rain or shine from 7-10 p.m. Some seating is available or bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Aug. 7 - Country Rebels […]
Join us every Friday night from 7:30-9:30 pm for open gym, available to members and nonmembers ages 5 and up! $15 per person, registration is available through our portal.