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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 […]
Destress to be your best! Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show! Pick up a mini canvas at your local branch and then create your masterpiece. When completed, return it to your library so it can be […]
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
You’ve been waiting all year for this mouthwatering treat!! Get your Yee-Roo and feel like a Hee-Roo!!! Newport News Greek festival May 28 to May 31!! Come spend the weekend with us, immersed in Greek culture and cuisine! There will […]
Examine how religion influenced and impacted the American Revolution. https://www.visityorktown.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5397
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 […]
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.
Accessibility Hour is when the Kempsville branch of the library will be opening an hour before our normal operating hours on the last Friday of the month in order to better serve youth with special needs and their families. Accommodations […]
Age 0-4, 9am-10am Mon-Fri 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 […]
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 […]
Kids love our Nature Explorers program at Paradise Creek Nature Park. It’s an hour-and-a-half of outdoor fun, games, and hands-on nature education – perfect for homeschoolers and remote learners ages 4 to 14. Activities will be adapted for different age […]
Come join NAVSTA Norfolk MWR at Pierside Entertainment Center for a Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, May 29 from 10 am to 8 pm. There will be $1 games all day (per person/ per game), shoe rental not included as well […]
Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family, ages 2-11. No registration required.
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Family Storytime featuring Jason Belongs , led by author and musician Jason Schachter McKinney. Jason has a big voice. He sings everywhereuntil a whisper runs through his Jewish school: Jason is Black. Is […]
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)
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month and America@250 with a Family Storytime featuring Jason Belongs, led by author and musician Jason Schachter McKinney. Jason has a big voice. He sings everywhere—until a whisper runs through his Jewish school: Jason is Black. Is he […]
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.
Being the son of an auto mechanic, Rich Carlstedt was exposed to all kinds of mechanisms and instruments at a very young age. Around the age of nine, Rich read a fascinating book about the Civil War Battle of Hampton Roads and, as a […]
Storytime in Foxy's Den is held Fridays from 11:15 a.m. until noon, at Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, 65 Hall Road in Hampton. Story Time is geared for preschool children from ages 2 to 5. One or two stories will be […]
Unfortunately, the MacArthur Center will be closing later this year. Our lease will be up on June 27. So we will be in the process of moving almost everything into storage until we can find a new location. This website […]
Join Historic Interpreters Fallon Burner and Russell Reed to learn about tribal life and traditions of the Eastern Woodlands and see the progress on a traditional dug out canoe. Located outside the Casemate Museum. Featuring Craft Demonstrations, Artifact Reproductions & […]
Introduce your little one to the wonderful world of hand sewing in this fun and safe class designed specifically for toddlers ages 3-4. Hand sewing is a fantastic way to help young children develop essential fine motor skills, enhance their problem-solving abilities, […]
Help us kickstart Summer Reading Program by making some decorations to hang in the library!
With the Revolutionary War in full swing, Cornwallis had established a strong hold in Yorktown. General Washington called on General Rochambeau for assistance. The French navy, under Admiral Comte De Grasse formed a blockade at the mouth of the Chesapeake […]
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.
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.
Make the most of your Friday night with an evening at Aeropalms Water Park on Friday, May 29 from 4 to 7 PM. NAS Oceana MWR Aquatics will be keeping Aeropalms Water Park open late until we open full time […]
Family SK8 Night 4 pm to 11 pm Family SK8 Package | Friday Special from 5 pm to 10 pm ~$60 + tax includes: Roller skating admission and rentals for 4 people, (1) 16” Cheese Pizza, Large Fry, and One […]
Family SK8 Night 4 pm to 11 pm Family SK8 Package | Friday Special from 5 pm to 10 pm ~$60 + tax includes: Roller skating admission and rentals for 4 people, (1) 16” Cheese Pizza, Large Fry, and One […]
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
Parents do you need some time to relax or a date night, we got you covered! Where the kidz can be safe and have fun at the recreation center. Pizza dinner and snacks will be provided.There will be games, gym […]
Everyone knows girls just want to have fun, so we decided to throw an all-ages party like no other at ZooGrooves: Girls Night Out! Hit up your group chat, put on your most fabulous “I Have Nowhere to Wear This” outfit, and […]
Parents’ Night Out Take a break you deserve it! Ages 0–8 $40 per child Pizza included! registration is required at childreneventsitters@gmail.com
Join us for a weekend of fun and fellowship with parishioners and the Little Neck Community! In addition to the rides and midway games, there will be a flea market and three free concerts. Advance discounted tickets are $22 for […]
Join us for Dad’s Day Out: Water Safety Training—a hands-on session where dads learn simple, practical water safety and prevention skills while spending quality time with their kids.
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 […]
Enjoy a stained-glass class with JEB Fort Story MWR Community Recreation and Liberty on Friday, May 29 at 6 PM at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of glass cutting, assembling, soldering, […]
These clinics are for participants who have a basic knowledge of competitive swim and are interested in improving their technique. Each clinic includes starts and turns elements for that stroke. Prerequisite: Swimmers must be able to swim one length of […]
Join us for a free showing of The Karate Kid on the projector in the gym. Bring your family, invite a friend, and enjoy a relaxed night out. No registration required.
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic planter from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. After […]
Come create a festive swirled planter for the beginning of Summer! This workshop uses a variety of our specialty glazes (normally $2 each) in tandem with masking tape to create a swirled design. Great for beginners and anyone who loves […]
Guitar Jam is held every Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, 65 Hall Road in Hampton. Bring your favorite instruments and participate, or just listen and dance! All are welcome to attend and bring snacks. There is […]
May 29th the action returns to Portsmouth as Brikhouse Productions LLC brings another explosive night of professional boxing live from Rivers Casino Portsmouth! Expect hard-hitting matchups, rising stars, and nonstop energy all night long. We would like to give a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. April 3 - The Dallas […]
The Peninsula Pilots have established themselves as one of the premier teams in the Coastal Plain League, consistently providing fans with competitive baseball and thrilling moments. The Pilots' tradition of success is matched only by their deep ties to the […]
Bombitty of Errors brings a bold, high-energy twist to The Comedy of Errors—live at ViBe Park. This hip-hop “rap-aptation” transforms Shakespeare’s classic into a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud experience packed with mistaken identities, clever wordplay, and nonstop movement. Blending theater with the […]
ALL YOU CAN PLAY If you’re gonna play, might as well play all you want. 💥 Join us Friday May 29th from 7pm-10pm for our monthly All-You-Can-Play laser tag night. $30 per person & as many arena runs as you can handle. This is your night to go […]
Join explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates from Discovery Channel’s smash-hit series, Expedition Unknown and Josh Gates Tonight for an evening of adventure! Josh will take viewers around the world and off the map with stories from his greatest expeditions and insights into the […]
Over the course of the Tony award-winning musical, In the Heights, we encounter the many colorful residents of Washington Heights -- a New York City neighborhood on the brink of change. Usnavi, a first generation Dominican-American corner bodega owner, and his […]
Let’s show Norfolk how NEON celebrates Bike Month! Get on your bike for the one and only nighttime ride in the NEON District! Riders of all ages and experience levels are welcome to attend this free critical mass group ride. […]
Los Tigres del Norte have been bringing their music to audiences all across the globe for nearly 40 years. Referred to as “the most influential regional Mexican group” by Billboard, the band has built a reputation as a leading Latin music […]
Family SK8 Night 4 pm to 11 pm Family SK8 Package | Friday Special from 5 pm to 10 pm ~$60 + tax includes: Roller skating admission and rentals for 4 people, (1) 16” Cheese Pizza, Large Fry, and One […]
Guitar Jam is held every Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, 65 Hall Road in Hampton. Bring your favorite instruments and participate, or just listen and dance! All are welcome to attend and bring snacks. There is […]
Family SK8 Night 4 pm to 11 pm Family SK8 Package | Friday Special from 5 pm to 10 pm ~$60 + tax includes: Roller skating admission and rentals for 4 people, (1) 16” Cheese Pizza, Large Fry, and One […]
Guitar Jam is held every Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, 65 Hall Road in Hampton. Bring your favorite instruments and participate, or just listen and dance! All are welcome to attend and bring snacks. There is […]
Family SK8 Night 4 pm to 11 pm Family SK8 Package | Friday Special from 5 pm to 10 pm ~$60 + tax includes: Roller skating admission and rentals for 4 people, (1) 16” Cheese Pizza, Large Fry, and One […]
Guitar Jam is held every Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, 65 Hall Road in Hampton. Bring your favorite instruments and participate, or just listen and dance! All are welcome to attend and bring snacks. There is […]
Family SK8 Night 4 pm to 11 pm Family SK8 Package | Friday Special from 5 pm to 10 pm ~$60 + tax includes: Roller skating admission and rentals for 4 people, (1) 16” Cheese Pizza, Large Fry, and One […]
Guitar Jam is held every Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, 65 Hall Road in Hampton. Bring your favorite instruments and participate, or just listen and dance! All are welcome to attend and bring snacks. There is […]