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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
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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

Summer Family Craft Kit at the Library (Suffolk)

Enjoy storytime and crafting together all summer. Each kit pairs with several book reading videos on Suffolk Public Library’s YouTube, featuring a read-aloud and a related craft you can follow along with at home. Kits can be picked up June 1 […]

Storytime at Hunt Club Farm (Virginia Beach)

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

Just 2s Storytime at Kempsville 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 required. Because this class starts […]

Just 2s Storytime at TCC Joint-Use 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 caregiver. Registration is required.

YMCA Silly Scientists (Ages 2 to 5) (Virginia Beach)

Do you love science? Join us for awesome science adventures where you will expand your science knowledge while also having fun with friends! Member Price One Time: $10.00 Non-Member Price One Time: $20.00 Ages:2y to 5y 11m

Combined Preschool Storytime at Bayside 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. […]

Sensory Friendly Hour at Lee Hall Depot (Newport News)

Sensory Friendly Hour at Lee Hall DepotLooking for a quiet, calm, and sensory-friendly museum experience? Join us for Sensory Friendly Hour at Lee Hall Depot, a dedicated time designed for individuals and families who prefer a more relaxed, low-stimulation environment.During […]

Infant Massage (Hampton)

Come learn the art of massaging your baby. Enrich your love language and use this gentle touch to nurture your baby. You'll find massage helps your baby to relax, sleep better and experience fewer stomach upsets and much more. Your […]

Drop-in Finger Gym at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

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. Drop in any time between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Ages 3-7. Registration is […]

Just 2s Storytime at Oceanfront 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 required.

Baby Paint at Windsor Woods Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you dont mind getting messy! Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a first come, […]

Just 2s Storytime at Kempsville 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 required.

Babygarten at Lafayette 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. (Babies, Ages 0-2)  

KinderSTEM at Janaf 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. (Ages 3 – 5)

Make & Take Craft at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

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 […]

1-2-3 Play With Me at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers. Each program includes free play, circle time, and great resources for parents! (Babies and Toddlers, Ages 1-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get […]

Lunchtime Theater at Major Hillard Library (Chesapeake)

April 15 Mulan (2020), rated PG-13 Moana (2016), rated PG April 22 FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992), rated G Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), rated PG April 29 Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), rated PG-13 Dr. […]

Combined Preschool Storytime at Bayside 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 Jordan-Newby Anchor 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. (Ages 3 – 5)

Dig this Summer Movie Series at Tucker Library (Norfolk)

Join our watch party so you can get ready to "Unearth a Story" Featured titles include: The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones Atlantis Holes Tad the Explorer Strange World It’s the perfect way to get excited for a summer filled […]

Drop-in Just 2s Storytime at Oceanfront 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

Circle of Parents (Hampton)

Parenting takes hard work, patience, and plenty of creativity—and no one should have to do it alone. Our Circle of Parents program, REAL TALK, offers a safe, welcoming space to share the ups, downs, and everything in between with other parenting […]

Glow Eggs with Kidcreate Studio at Blyden Branch Library (Norfolk)

Help us kick off our 2026 Summer Reading Program with painting and glow-in-dark details... Kidcreate Studio is joining the celebration to help us create adorable baby dinos hatching from their decorated shells! Refreshments and giveaways will be served.

Sewing (beginner) Learn your machine at That Art Store (Portsmouth)

Basic sewing machine instruction, using your sewing machine.Do you have a portable sewing machine sitting around your house collecting dust?Did you buy it hoping to use for mending or complete sewing projects?Did mom or grandma give it to you, only […]

STEAM at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson)

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.

“Bound by Letters” Performance at the Torggler Center (Newport News)

The American Revolution provides the backdrop to the dramatic lives and wartime correspondence of Continental Army General Henry Knox and and his young wife, Lucy Knox. In collaboration with TheatreCNU, Dr. Denise Gillman directs museum performances of selected readings of […]

Girls Who Code at Churchland Branch Library (Portsmouth)

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

Afternoon KinderSTEM at Janaf 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. (Ages 3 – 5)

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

Anime Club Jr at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

Join other young anime and manga fans as we do fun activities tied to anime and manga titles we love! Meeting every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. (Tween, Ages 9-13) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kevin.hulguin@norfolk.gov.

Build Bash at Van Wyck Branch Library (Norfolk)

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 […]

Sunset Babygarten at Pretlow 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. (Babies, Ages 0-2) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for […]

Trial Sewing Class for Kids (Virginia Beach)

Curious about our sewing studio but not ready to dive into a full season? Join one of our trial classes! It's the perfect opportunity to explore our workspace, test out our sewing machines, and create a stylish drawstring backpack to […]

YMCA S.T.E.M. Fun (Ages 6 to 12) (Virginia Beach)

Come experiment and learn more about the world around us in a hands-on learning environment! Member Price One Time: $10.00 Non-Member Price One Time: $20.00 Ages: 6y to 12y 11m

Sunset Kayak Cruise (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 […]

Orava Quartet with Olga Kern, piano (Norfolk)

This is our annual co-presentation with the Virginia Arts Festival. The Concert is Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at the Robin Hixon Theater. This electrifying Australian group, founded in 2007 by brothers Daniel Kowalik (violin) and Karol Kowalik (cello), and friends Thomas Chawner […]