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Photos with the Bunny at Greenbrier Mall (Chesapeake)

Greenbrier Mall 1401 S Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake

Hop over for Easter Bunny pictures at Greenbrier Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. Hop into the fun at our KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance Parties! Every […]

Photos with the Bunny at Lynnhaven Mall (Virginia Beach)

Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach

Get dressed in your Easter best and hop on by for a spring-tacular photo session with the adorable Easter Bunny. Hop into the fun at our KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance Parties! Every hour on the hour, kids can dance along […]

Photos with the Bunny at Patrick Henry Mall (Newport News)

Patrick Henry Mall 12300 Jefferson Ave, Newport News

Book your family's Easter Bunny photos at Patrick Henry Mall! Professional spring pictures and Bunny portraits are available in Center Court from March 13 through April 4. Perfect for cards and gifts! Schedule your time slot for only $20; no […]

Lucky Rock Scavenger Hunt at Northwest River Park (Chesapeake)

Northwest River Park 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake

The mysterious Leprechaun has done it again! Come and explorer Northwest River Park to find the decorated rocks hidden by the Leprechaun. Return any found rocks to the Northwest River Park Welcome Center and receive a special prize. Free and […]

Kiddie Craft at Willow Oaks Branch Library (Hampton)

Willow Oaks Branch Library 227 Fox Hill Rd, Hampton

Community: City of Hampton, VA join us weekly for a new craft. can't stay? take a kit home! Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=17253929017836534643

Toddler Meet & Move at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)

Toddler Meet & Move
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach

Wednesdays | 9:15am-9:45am | South Building. Join us for a fun animal-based toddler program to learn a letter or number, read a story, and then meet and move like an animal ambassador. Included with your admission and FREE for Members!

included in cost of admission

Toddler Tales at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson)

Poquoson Public Library 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson

Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.

Tinkergarten: It’s Not A . . . at Chesapeake City Park (Chesapeake)

Chesapeake City Park 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake

 March 18 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Today we'll use our imaginations to take normal items and turn them into rocket ships, tunnels, fishing poles, and whatever else we can dream up. Registration required. $5 per child.

$5

Storytime at Major Hillard Library (Chesapeake)

Major Hillard Library 824 Old George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake

Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.

Babygarten at Lafayette Branch Library (Norfolk)

Lafayette Branch, Norfolk Public Library 1610 Cromwell Dr., 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)  

Toddler Time at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

Pretlow Branch Library 111 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk

Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before […]

FIT4MOM Pot Of Gold Tissue Paper Craft at Mount Trashmore (Virginia Beach)

Kids Cove Mount Trashmore 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach

Playgroup: Pot of Gold Tissue Paper Craft Join us for a little St. Patrick’s Day magic at Mount Trashmore! After class, stick around for a festive Pot of Gold tissue paper craft on the Kids Cove side! Our little ones […]

Free

Toddler Tales at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson)

Poquoson Public Library 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson

Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.

March into Spring at Grissom Library (Newport News)

Grissom Library 366 DeShazor Drive, Newport News

Get ready for Spring in this interactive STEAM series - well explore new topics each week! For ages 3-7. Separate registration is required for each date this event is held and begins February 25 at 10 a.m.

Math and Reading Help at Cuffee Library (Chesapeake)

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library 2726 Border Road, Chesapeake

Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.

LEGO® Club at James City County Library

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg

Calling all LEGO® engineers! Join us for 9 sessions of building your LEGO® engineering skills with our LEGO® Education SPIKE kits. These sessions are presented at an introductory level for kids ages 6-8. Registration is required; sign up online or by calling 757-741-3300, […]

Sensory Art Play at Outside the Lines (Norfolk)

Sensory Art Play
Outside the Lines Art Studio 617 Colonial Ave., Norfolk

Explore art with all 5 senses in the area's only sensory art studio! Drop in only. Ages 5+ may be dropped off for $15.00 per hour or an adult may stay and create with your artist as long as they […]

Tour of Ryan Resilience Lab (Norfolk)

Tour of Ryan Resilience Lab (Norfolk)
Ryan Resilience Lab 4610 Colley Avenue, Norfolk

Are you curious about how we can live in harmony with nature and adapt to the challenges of climate change? Do you want to see how cutting-edge design and technology can create a resilient and sustainable urban coastal community? Do […]

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

That Art Store 510 Middle Street, 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 […]

Global Recycling Day: Reuse, Renew, Create at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

TCC Joint-Use Library 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach

Celebrate Global Recycling Day with an inspiring presentation from Kristi Rines, the City of Virginia Beachs Recycling Coordinator and a leading voice in local and statewide sustainability efforts. Kristi will share valuable insights and practical guidance for recycling more effectively […]

VBSPCA Tale for Two (Virginia Beach)

VBSPCA Tale for Two (Virginia Beach)
Virginia Beach SPCA 3040 Holland Road, Virginia Beach

On a weekly basis, the VBSPCA welcomes young readers to the shelter to read to our shelter animals for a memorable, educational experience By bringing young readers into our shelter, our adoptable cats and dogs benefit from the calm, positive […]

$7

Anime Club at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

Pretlow Branch Library 111 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk

Come hang and chat about anime and manga! Meeting every 1st and 3rd Wednesday. (Teens14-18) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kevin.hulguin@norfolk.gov.

Environmental Explorers at Russell Memorial Library (Chesapeake)

Russell Memorial Library 2808 Taylor Rd, Chesapeake

Ever wonder why you should recycle and how? Come learn about recycling with special guests from Chesapeake Public Works and Southeastern Public Service Authority then create a recycled craft!

LEGO Club at Tucker Library (Norfolk)

Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library 2350 Berkley Avenue Ext, Norfolk

Come show off your build skills every week with themed LEGO building challenges!

Dungeons & Dragons: Intermediate at North Suffolk Library (Suffolk)

North Suffolk Library 2000 Bennets Creek Park Road, Suffolk

Ready to take on the demogorgon and fight the mouthbreathers? Meet new people and forge your own collective stories with them. Our intermediate Dungeons & Dragons group is a mini campaign series where your character will continue on missions between […]

Sunset Babygarten at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

Pretlow Branch Library 111 West Ocean View Avenue, 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 […]

Acting, a Performing Art at Main Street Baptist Church (Smithfield)

Main Street Baptist Church, Williams Mission Center 517 Main Street, Smithfield

The Schoolhouse Museum is sponsoring in collaboration with actors Antonio D. Charity and Gina Blount Jones a three-day workshop titled “Acting, a Performing Art.” This free after-school program is opened to youth ages 12-18 who are interested in learning more […]

Introductory English for Language Learners at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach

For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English. Adults. Registration required. When you register you are registering for the series. The class is every Wednesday as listed in the drop down […]

CHKD Parent Class – UPSTANDERS Film and Discussion: Building Resilience and Empathy to Stand Against Cyber-bullying at Great Bridge Middle School (Chesapeake)

Great Bridge Middle School 441 Battlefield Blvd S,, Chesapeake

Registrants ages 11+ We encourage families with middle and high school students to attend together. Preview the film's trailer - https://www.impactful.co/upstanders Chesapeake Public School and Partners for Community Health Collaboration present this original Indieflix film that explores all sides of […]

Youth Performance Training (Norfolk)

Movement is Medicine PT 4210 Colley Avenue, Suite A, Norfolk

Join us for a performance training class for tweens and teens hosted by Coach Ashely Hartson at Movement is Medicine Strength and Conditioning in Norfolk! Designed for all students, from beginners to aspiring elite athletes, this session focuses on building […]

$25

 Lego Engineers (Suffolk)

Creekside Recreation Center 1000 Bennetts Creek Park Road, Suffolk

Calling all young builders and inventors! Put your imagination to work as you design, build, and test your own LEGO creations. Each session features new challenges that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Whether you're building bridges, robots, or dream cities, […]

$5

Stitch and B*tch at 757 Creative Reuse Center (Norfolk)

757 Creative Reuse Center MacArthur Center 3000 Monticello Ave, Norfolk

Join us with your fiber craft of choice!Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework or hand sewing projects and join us for an evening of crafting and community in The Art Room. Feel free to bring drinks and snacks! Third Wednesday of […]

Manga and Anime Club at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson)

Poquoson Public Library 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson

Do you love to watch anime, read manga, or even draw characters? At Anime Club, we read and discuss manga, choose anime shows and movies to watch together, and play various games, do crafts, and other fun activities related to […]

MIG Welding 101 NFK at 757 Makerspace (Norfolk)

757 Makerspace Nfk 737 E. 23rd Street,, Norfolk

Learn the basics of MIG Welding in this introductory class. This workshop is for any DIY person who can work a hot-glue gun and is ready to move to metal work with a basic wire-feed or MIG (Metal inert gas) […]

$91

Tour of the Spring Sky at Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium (Norfolk)

Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium 4501 Elkhorn Ave at ODU, Norfolk

Open To: General Public Campus Community Students Faculty and Staff Alumni 6:30pm Doors open and tickets available 7:00-8:15pm Showtime Tickets: $5 Join us for a tour of the night sky as we see what stars, planets, and constellations are visible […]

Conscience, Stories, and Hope: Hans and Sophie Scholl’s White Rose (Norfolk)

Attucks Theatre 1010 Church Street, Norfolk

Arts for Learning Virginia’s Sarah Osburn Brady tells the true story of Hans and Sophie Scholl, courageous siblingswho stood up to injustice in Nazi Germany and inspired others through the WhiteRose resistance movement. Support for this program is provided by Arts for […]

Free

GSA Operas: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi (Norfolk)

University Theatre at ODU 4600 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk

This March, GSA Vocal and Instrumental Music departments join forces to present a special double bill of two beloved short operas: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi. Join us for an engaging four-evening run of opera […]

GSA Operas: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi (Norfolk)

University Theatre at ODU 4600 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk

This March, GSA Vocal and Instrumental Music departments join forces to present a special double bill of two beloved short operas: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi. Join us for an engaging four-evening run of opera […]

GSA Operas: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi (Norfolk)

University Theatre at ODU 4600 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk

This March, GSA Vocal and Instrumental Music departments join forces to present a special double bill of two beloved short operas: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi. Join us for an engaging four-evening run of opera […]

GSA Operas: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi (Norfolk)

University Theatre at ODU 4600 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk

This March, GSA Vocal and Instrumental Music departments join forces to present a special double bill of two beloved short operas: Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi. Join us for an engaging four-evening run of opera […]