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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 […]
July 1 – 31 Virginia War Museum, Historic Endview, Lee Hall Mansion, Lee Hall Depot, and the Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center FREE Admission Celebrate 250 years of American freedom by exploring the stories, people, and places that shaped […]
See webpage for specific daily event schedule. Program activities for this summer: Bayside Crabbing: The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay. Bay Lab Bites: It's feeding time in our Chesapeake Bay Lab! Seine […]
Join us every Tuesday in July at Hunt Club Farm for a special Storytime experience featuring some of our favorite farm animals! Bring a towel or blanket and meet us in the Visiting Pen for stories, animal encounters, and farm fun. Storytime begins at 11:00 AM each week.
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Childrens Department to create your own masterpiece. Crafts are available while supplies last.
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Childrens Department to create your own masterpiece. Crafts are available while supplies last.
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, […]
Bring water and a mat. **A limited supply of mats will be available for use. Reservations encouraged, walk-ups are welcome. Click HERE to reserve your spot. Contact us in advance for reasonable accommodations. A Virginia Beach Recreation Membership is NOT […]
Lend a helping hand to maintain our vegetable and pollinator gardens. Every day is a different task - watering, weeding, planting, harvesting, pest control, and nutrients.
A welcoming community space where homeschooling families can learn, create, and connect together while enjoying access to books, educational materials, and hands-on learning resources. Gather any time between 9-11AM in our classroom
Show up with an empty trunk and we'll bring the food to you. Those visiting a mobile pantry are reminded: Come with your trunk empty. If you need to make room in your trunk for the product, please do so […]
Want to grow your green thumb? Then join us for some time in the garden. Pull weeds, water, harvest, learn something new, and meet new people. This is an outdoor, weather-dependent program.
Learn about different jobs and meet neighborhood leaders to explore the great big world of careers. Join us each week for songs, stories, photo opportunities, and interactive fun.
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 […]
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 […]
Stop by the Cape Henry Lighthouse to learn and practice knot tying skills, such as canoe hitches for tying up boats and classic knots such as the figure eight. Learn about how rope is made and why it was important […]
Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Places to go, people to see! Babies are busy bees! Join us for an open sensory play time where your baby can explore and learn. For ages 0-1 year old.
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.
Ages 16-23 months with caregiver/parent. A program for toddlers to gain some motor skills while having fun! In this program we will introduce your little ones to various musical instruments and let them play and dance along with music! This […]
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. Seating is limited. […]
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.
Pirates have been wreaking havoc and adventuring the world's oceans for hundreds of years. Join Preservation Virginia's Cape Henry Lighthouse in an exploration of some of the world's more preposterous pirates. Ages 3-11 years. Registration is required. This program is […]
In this interactive storytime, we give a gentle introduction to the wonderful world of books and reading. Using a combination of books, music, and fingerplay, we set the stage for skills in early language, rhythm, and body awareness. For infants […]
Practice reading and literacy skills with a teen mentor! Reading Buddies is a 4-day reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to foster a love of reading and build confidence. Ages 5 - 7. Registration is required.
We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not […]
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 join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to […]
Discover the fun and intriguing world of mathematics while using patterns, puzzles, shapes, and numbers!
Interested in learning about native Virginian plants? Join us to explore two endangered plant species and plant your own coneflower seeds too! Presented by Oscar Smith H.S. IB students
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 and caregivers.
Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun, interactive program that teaches children basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration!
Teens 1217 are invited to Eggo My Lego: Teen Edition on Monday, July 27 at 11 a.m. at Pearl Bailey Library! Enjoy waffleinspired brunch treats and take on creative, fastpaced brickbuilding challenges in this fun STEMthemed event made just for […]
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers. Each program includes free play, Age 0-5 with caregiver.
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 […]
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is NOT required, but it will be a first come, first served program. Participants can pick […]
Discover the fun and intriguing world of mathematics while using patterns, puzzles, shapes, and numbers!
Step away from the noise and onto the page! Whether you’re an adult looking for a creative outlet or a family with kids (ages 8+) ready to explore together, this workshop is for you. Through a curated mix of creative […]
Age 10+ Jacqui Weber - Gemstone Ring Class Students will create a natural gemstone and crystal ring that they enjoy wearing.
Show up with an empty trunk and we'll bring the food to you. Those visiting a mobile pantry are reminded: Come with your trunk empty. If you need to make room in your trunk for the product, please do so […]
A family-friendly dance party experience featuring kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. Participants will broaden their experience, step outside their comfort zones, and discover new ways to move. Families will learn some cool choreography AND display some of their […]
Get ready for an adventure in learning! Each week at Curiosity Camp, elementary explorers will dive into exciting new topics through hands-on activities and creative fun. From science and art to history and nature, there's always something new to discover. […]
Choose your Pokemon deck to play other Trainers. Learn to build decks and strategize. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All skill levels welcome. No trading of cards at this event.
Receive a selection of fun, summer themed writing prompts—think beach days, road trips, late night adventures and everything in between. Use your imagination to craft short stories or reflections that capture the spirit of the season.
Get ready for an adventure in learning! Each week at Curiosity Camp, elementary explorers will dive into exciting new topics through hands-on activities and creative fun. From science and art to history and nature, there's always something new to discover. […]
Build all sorts of structures with our Lincoln Logs, Power Clix, Lego Blocks and more!
Play Nerf games in the library, and act like zombies are coming after you. Teens, ages 12-18. Registration is required.
Kids will learn about seven key principles for handling money with the Money Buddies, a kid-friendly video series, designed to make learning about money fun and easy. Each session will focus on a different principle and Money Buddy and includes […]
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities.
Play your way through a set of math-oriented games with a game passport to win a prize. Presented by Mathnasium. Ages 5-11 years old. Registration is required. This program is a part of our Summer Reading Challenge (SRC).
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
Express yourself with a multitude of craft supplies at your fingertips and get to know your fellow crafters! Different, weekly themes will encourage new ideas.
Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more! (School Age, Ages 5-12) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kelsie.roper@norfolk.gov
The Park Place Teen Zone will be open afternoons during the summer for teens to HOMAGO - Hang Out, Mess Around and Geek Out! Mondays: Mindful Coloring Tuesdays: Video Gaming Wednesdays: Lofi Vibes Thursdays: 1st Episode Only Anime
Design and build structures using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations. With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills. (School Age)
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 […]
Do you like comics/manga? Enjoy writing poetry or stories? Want to get your ideas out in the world? Zines are a great way to start! We'll be making zines-- handmade books that are easy to make, easy to distribute, and […]
Kick off your summer at Teen Mondays! Bring a friend, grab a snack, and unwind with games, coloring, reading, or try the craft of the day. Your summer just got way better.
Teens Only! Crafts, games, activities, and time to chill out of the summer heat.
Drop-in and hangout with us as we watch Luca (2021)! Please bring your own snacks. Rated PG. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donors, and the TCC Chess Club. All ages. […]
Want to test your skills and have an adventure this summer or even try some thing new? Then come to Seatack Rec Center and through instruction, challenges climb our 24 foot Rock Wall. All equipment is provided, no experience necessary. […]
Some places we discover have an air of whimsy, romance, and enchantment to them. Get lost for a moment. Moonlight illuminates your path and the blossoming trees around you. $35 per guest
Create your favorite designs in miniature with heat shrinking plastic! All ages are welcome.
Come down to Bayside Area Library and gather with peers to write based on the prompt of the session. Get that creativity flowing! Ages 12-18. Registration required.
Celebrate heading back to school with this adorable school bus craft using foam sheets, construction paper and additional elements like chenille stems, glitter glue and more! Using googly eyes and glue, we will turn this colorful school bus into a […]
Increase your confidence and reading skills through our BARKS program. Read to a therapy dog who will listen well to your interests or follow along with the current book you are reading. Registration preferred. For elementary ages. Schedule of events: […]
Increase your confidence and reading skills through our BARKS program. Read to a therapy dog who will listen well to your interests or follow along with the current book you are reading. Registration preferred. For elementary ages. Schedule of events: […]
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 […]
Tidewater Winds' Big Band with vocalists Sing America: The Great American Songbook Featuring Annamarie Smith-Butz, Danielle Roby, and Frank Cubillo