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Free Admission for 2026 Graduates at Virginia Zoo (Norfolk)

Calling all high school and college graduates, the Virginia Zoo is celebrating your achievement all June long! From June 1-30, graduates can enjoy a free admission ticket and 50% off admission for their guests just for showing proof of graduation. […]

Outdoor Adventure Days with Girl Scouts (Hampton Roads)

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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!

Free

Storytime at Hunt Club Farm (Virginia Beach)

Featured Storytime at Hunt Club Farm

Join Us for Storytime at the Farm! Cozy up with a towel or blanket in the Visiting Pen and meet some of our furry farm friends while enjoying fun, interactive stories. Admission or a season pass is required (children 2 and under are free).

$2 – $15

Little Farmers Classes: Summer Learning Series (Virginia Beach)

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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.

Free – $8

Summer Butterfly House at NBG (Norfolk)

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, […]

Monarch Butterfly Tent at McDonald Garden Center (Virginia Beach)

Flutter into our Independence location for a fun and family-friendly experience this June 22nd-28th, 2026. Wander through our butterfly tent and get up close with beautiful monarch butterflies and hungry caterpillars munching away, forming chrysalises, emerging into stunning adults right […]

Ongoing

Virginia Aquarium Dolphin Watching Boat Tour (Virginia Beach)

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 […]

$30

WRV 2026 Summer Single Day Skate Camp (Virginia Beach)

WRV Skate Camp is an experience. It introduces skateboard drills & exercises to ramp and park etiquette. Our team of experienced instructors provide lessons that are fun & informative, assuring that campers receive optimal supervision and instruction while they try course […]

$50

Sail 250 Virginia at Town Point Park (Norfolk)

For this milestone occasion, a fleet of the world’s most magnificent international tall ships and military ships, in an epic peacetime gathering, will sail into the port of Virginia as part of Sail250® America. In the tradition of the past five […]

Sail 250® Virginia Departing Parade of Sail (Norfolk)

Join us on Board the American Rover for the final event of Sail 250® Virginia – The Departing Parade of Sail Cruise. We will get underway from Waterside Marina and head out bound on the Elizabeth River to get into […]

Pastries & Past Events (Virginia Beach)

When the lighthouses changed guard in 1881, the keeper changed with them.Who was the man who extinguished the Old Cape Henry and lit the New Cape Henry lighthouse?Find out on June 23rd at 11am at the Virginia Beach Surf and […]

Babysitting Class (Chesapeake)

Course instruction includes the business side of babysitting, marketing yourself, accident prevention, handling emergencies, age-appropriate toys and activities, bathing and diapering, feeding infants, toddler care, behavioral characteristics for young children, and introduction to CPR and first aid for choking. Students […]

$80

Combined Preschool Storytime at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

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. […]

Babygarten at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson)

Ages 0-15 months with caregiver/parents. We will share books, nursery rhymes and songs that you can duplicate at home to develop early literacy and motor skills. Playtime to follow.

Babygarten at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson)

Ages 0-15 months with caregiver/parents. We will share books, nursery rhymes and songs that you can duplicate at home to develop early literacy and motor skills. Playtime to follow.

Preservation Studio at Chesapeake Central Library (Chesapeake)

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 […]

Luau Mud Kitchen Nature Play Class (Virginia Beach)

Held in Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas, these nature-based outdoor classes (“Nature Wigglers”) will focus on gross and fine motor movement with a nature or outdoor theme each week. These classes will be geared towards ages 2-7 of all […]

$10

Critter Club: Coastal Virginia Snakes at NBG (Norfolk)

Join us for this special themed class to learn about the species, diets, and behaviors of the snakes found in Coastal Virginia! Recommended for children ages 6-12 with some chaperone assistance. All attending adults and children are required to have a […]

The Bean Sprout Club Storytime (Hampton)

Little ones and their caregivers are invited to join Ally’s Little Sprouts at Buckroe Coffee Co for a free outdoor storytime focused in learning, play, and community. There will be stories, songs, movement, sensory activities, and lots of fun! RSVP […]

Toddler Open Play at Princess Anne Area Library (Virginia Beach)

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 […]

Mobile Food Pantry (Newport News)

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 […]

Baby Open Play at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

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 […]

Chinese Mahjong at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

Ready to mix strategy and luck? Join us for Chinese Mahjong, the classic tile game from 19th-century China thats now played around the globe! Whether youre brand new or already know the ropes, come for a friendly, social game and […]

Open Play Session at The Play Spot (Chesapeake)

The Play Spot was created to provide your family with a truly magical place to share joyful moments together. We want you to leave all worries behind and enjoy the present moment while having TONS of fun playing with your […]

Just 2s Storytime at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

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.

Combined Preschool Storytime at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

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.

Wild Wheels at Virginia Zoo (Norfolk)

A new program that invites our little learners (0 to 4 years old) in their strollers to join us in a walk around the zoo with stops and activities along the way to get the wiggles out! Meet in the […]

Fun – amental Forces at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

Gravity... Inertia... Centripetal force... who could ever imagine that an introduction to physics could be so much fun? Gyroscopes, vortexes, and toy racetracks reveal the concepts of precession and centripetal force. Presented by Mad Science of Hampton Roads. Ages 6-12. […]

KinderSTEM at Downtown Branch at Slover (Norfolk)

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)

KinderSTEM at Lafayette Branch Library (Norfolk)

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)

Babies in Bloom at Pearl Bailey Library (Newport News)

Introduce your little one to the magic of books in a gentle, interactive setting! This special storytime for infants (birth23 months) combines sweet stories, music, and fingerplays to spark early language development, rhythm, and body awareness. Perfect for bonding and […]

Babygarten at Van Wyck Branch Library (Norfolk)

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. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the time, babies […]

Drop-In Just 2s Storytime at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)

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.

Just 2s Storytime: Drop-in at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

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.

Combined Preschool Storytime at Windsor Woods Area Library (Virginia Beach)

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 […]

KinderSTEM at Park Place Branch Library (Norfolk)

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.

Babygarten at Blyden Branch Library (Norfolk)

Featuring an hour of fun songs, playful movement activities, colorful toys, board books, and great resources for parents, bring your little one to Babygarten to grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! (Ages 0-2)

Cake Pop Demon Hunters at Downtown Branch at Slover (Norfolk)

Get ready to slay… with sprinkles! Join us for CakePop Demon Hunter, the sweetest battle of creativity you’ll ever fight. Decorate wild, colorful cake pops inspired by the movie. Cute treats. Big imagination. Zero demons (probably).

Rainbow Puppets: The Really BIG Dinosaur Show at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson)

Rainbow Puppet Productions presents The Really BIG Dinosaur Show, a lively, educational puppet musical featuring colorful dinosaur characters and engaging storytelling. This allages program introduces families to prehistoric creatures through music, humor, and interactive performance, encouraging curiosity about natural history […]

Oceanic Yoga and Crafts (Norfolk)

Looking for some relief from the heat and calming vibes? Join us at The Big Free Bookstore on Tuesday June 23th from 11 am to 12 pm for some Oceanic Yoga and crafts!! Join Ms. Carol as she leads us […]

GSA Summer Dance Institute: Open Level Contemporary (Norfolk)

Angela Shipley - GSA Faculty - GSA Alum Open Level ContemporaryTuesdays11:00am-12:30 pm(no classes 6/16, 7/1 through 7/6, no class 8/4)   Venmo: @shipleyangela  ​   GSA and guest dance faculty offer drop-in classes all summer for dancers ages 13 to […]

$10

American Girl Tea Party at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

Create a friendship bracelet downstairs in the Maker Studio and then join us upstairs with your American Girl Doll (or any other doll) for a tea party! Craft, play, and make new doll friends. (Family)   Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or […]

My Own Storytime at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room. Registration is required.

Plant Clinic at Greenbrier Library (Chesapeake)

Need advice for garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.

DIY Keychains at Windsor Woods Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Trinket trading season is upon us! Create a keychain to give to a friend or create one for yourself. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a first come, […]

Teen Zone HOMAGO at Park Place Branch Library (Norfolk)

The Park Place Teen Zone will be open afternoons during the summer for teens to HOMAGO - Hang Out, Mess Around and Geek Out! Mondays: Color and Make Tuesdays: Video Gaming Wednesdays: Lofi Chill Thursdays: 1st Episode Only - Anime

Art Lab at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

Work on librarian-led art projects and develop new crafting skills. (Family) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email emily.michels@norfolk.gov

Build Bash at Park Place Branch Library (Norfolk)

Let your child’s imagination go wild! Our Build Bash program offers a wide variety of building materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more for creative designs and construction. Children develop STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering […]

YMCA Stay & Learn (Ages 7 to 12) (Portsmouth)

Stay & Learn is an engaging program for ages 7–12 designed to keep young minds active through hands-on learning and fun educational activities. Each week participants will learn skills in Math Mania, Reading Readiness, Social Studies, Writing & Vocabulary, Science, […]

Teen Time: Board Games at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time! Weekly Themes: 1 st Tuesday: Book Talks 2 nd Tuesday: Skill Building/STEM […]

Bricks and a Movie at Windsor Woods Area Library (Virginia Beach)

What a combo! We're watching Zootopia 2 and Legos! Come and build something fun. Ages 5-10 years. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a first come, first served basis. Pick […]

Girls Who Code at Portsmouth Main Library (Portsmouth)

Join us at Main Library for Girls Who Code! Girls and non-binary students will learn the basics of computer programming. Grades 6th-12th meet every Tuesday at 4:30 pm. Questions or need more details? Contact whitela@portsmouthva.gov.

Canvas Painting Night at Langley AFB Bateman Library (Hampton)

Grab a brush and get ready to create! Whether you’re a seasoned painter or picking up a palette for the first time, join us for an evening of color, creativity, and community. All materials provided. Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail […]

Teen Time: Arts & Crafts! at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time! Weekly Themes: 1 st Tuesday: Gaming 2 nd Tuesday: STEAM (Science, Technology, […]

Youth Pride: Masquerade (Norfolk)

Get ready for a night of fun, connection, and community at Youth Pride: Masquerade! Join LGBT Life Center for Youth Pride: Masquerade, a fun, affirming evening created for LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 12-18. Come celebrate Pride with music, connection, […]

Springboard Dive Clinic at Bayside Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)

Enrollment Fee: $12.00 Have you always wanted to do something spectacular off the diving board? Learn basic diving skills, including approaches, forward and back dives, somersaults and other dives off a 1 meter diving board. Prerequisite: Participants must be deep […]

Boardwalk Astronomy (Virginia Beach)

--- This event is FREE, kid friendly, and open to the public --- Come join the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers for our monthly Boardwalk Astronomy summer series event. Telescopes will be set up on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk near the […]

Norfolk Tides vs Durham with post-game Fireworks (Norfolk)

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 […]