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Discover maps, artifacts, dioramas, colonial-era documents, fashion, and a battle timeline showcased in the Wallace History Room! Come explore the fascinating history they have uncovered for you! Visit the Wallace Memorial History Room on the second floor of Central Library. […]
Your passport to togetherness, fun and new friends! Enjoy some exciting, hands-on activities and games including “try-it” experiences that help introduce families to Girl Scouts.
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to Chrysler Hall!
Join us in celebrating mothers at our Mother’s Day Tea Tasting event from May 8th to May 10th, 2026, for $65.00 a person, and enjoy themed teas and a multi-course meal. Savor these teas: Mother’s Day Tea (by Harney and […]
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 […]
The Spring Carnival runs Friday, May 1st through Sunday, May 10th at VB Farmers Market! Hours: Weekdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pricing: Single tickets are $1.50, 20 tickets are $25.00, and unlimited ride wristbands […]
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. Each Tuesday at 11am.
Upcoming Mobile Pantry Info Patriot’s Pantry is hosting our next Mobile Meal distribution at LMH NW Annex All staple items are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. May’s meal kit will be pancit Patrons must present a valid […]
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 […]
Join Us for the L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival in Virginia Beach! Bring the whole family out for an exciting weekend of fun at the L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival, hosted at the Military Aviation Museum (1341 Princess Anne Rd)! Enjoy rides, games, and […]
St. George Captic Orthodox Church Hampton VA MAY 8-10,2026 Friday & Saturday: 11AM - 8PM Sunday: 11AM - 6PM Experience traditional Egyptian food and culture during the Hampton Egyptian Festival at St. George Coptic Orthodox Church. Activities include vendors, children's […]
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 […]
For just $25 per family or group (up to 4 people), enjoy a fun photo experience with our adorable Mini Highland Cows and receive your photos instantly on your mobile device. Additional guests are $5 each.
Set aside two days to become acquainted with the art of glassmaking. Learn basic techniques of working with molten glass and get to use all the tools yourself. This is the first class where students can gather (spool glass onto […]
Join us on May 10th! Bring the family, document the memory with a picture!
Have a family member, friend or loved one who needs a tailored museum experience? Join us for Friendly Hours on the second Sunday of each month! Friendly Hours is an inclusive time reserved for guests, including those with mobility, cognitive, […]
Join us on select Sundays for children with special needs and their families to visit the museum in a less overwhelming environment. The museum hopes to alleviate any stress by providing a special date and time for them to enjoy […]
The Virginia Living Museum’s Annual Plant Sale returns for its 39th year, offering a wonderful selection of plants to bring your garden to life. Our Spring Plant Sale will take place May 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10 from 9:00 a.m. […]
Join us at COVA Brewing for a heartwarming yoga experience surrounded by adorable bunnies. Start with a gentle flow to relax and recharge, then enjoy quiet bonding time filled with soft cuddles and peaceful moments. Whether you’re celebrating with mom […]
To celebrate all the amazing mothers in our community, this Mother’s Day we are offering free train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express to all moms, grandmothers or mother-figures! Valid on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026 only.
Absolute Beginners welcome, no exercise history required! Come learn aerial arts with your mini ! This 75min aerial introductory lesson includes the aerial silk, aerial hammock and aerial lyra. You'll learn introductory poses which are great for photos to keep […]
This class is ideal for anyone interested in trying out the fused glass process. Make several magnets using small segments of glass and tile nippers. Create the designs by nipping the glass into smaller pieces and adding them to a […]
Age: 8 and up Come create beautiful origami flowers for mom on Mother's Day that will last forever! Moms, you are welcome to come add a new skill set to your creative arsenal on your special day as well. This […]
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 […]
Mother's Day Brunch at the Founders Inn and SpaSunday, May 10, 2026Seating times at 10:00am, 12:15pm, and 2:30pm Adults $58.95Children (5-12 yrs) $30.00Children (4 and under) FREE*An automatic 20% Gratuity will be added to all checks.* Children's activities included, lasting […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Downtown Hampton with a fun and interactive Build Your Own Bouquet experience! Stroll through the district, enjoy food and beverages from local restaurants, and stop by three vendor locations to create a custom bouquet just for […]
Join us for Mother's Day Weekend for terrarium building! May 9–10 | Hourly Reservations from Open to Close Celebrate the moms in your life with a hands-on experience designed to spark creativity and connection. Whether you're spending time with your […]
Ages: 5+ Cost: $64 Moms do everything — the least we can do is let her climb for free. This Mother’s Day, buy one 3-Hour ticket and get a second one for mom on us, so mom can join in on the […]
Are you the first person at a yard sale? Enjoy unique finds at thrift stores? Come to the Chrysler Bazaar in Huber Court! Pick up some new and used books, old frames from past exhibitions, oddities, and so much more! […]
Make a blown or solid object of your choice. Create a blown ornament or sculptural bauble, or sculpt a solid object like a starfish or heart. Choose from an array of color options to make your object unique. Object availability […]
This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the […]
Take a day to design and create your own glass flowers. First, learn to shape clear glass parts of a flower. Then, assemble those parts into a whole botanical. Once you learn the mechanics of the form, you can design […]
Mimosa Mornings at Chesapeake’s favorite paint and sip studio offer the perfect start to your day with creativity, relaxation, and a bubbly twist. Enjoy complimentary mimosas* as you paint your way through a fun and inspiring Beginner-friendly morning !
Sip, shop local vendors, bites & bubbly—perfect day to treat Mom! Celebrate Mother’s Day with a beautiful Brunch & Bloom Market experience! Enjoy a delicious brunch menu featuring sweet and savory favorites, perfectly paired with bubbly cocktails and refreshing spring […]
The "VIP Mom" Brunch & Ballpark Experience We invite you to give Mom the MVP treatment this year. Reserve your tickets here! Buffet with a View Enjoy a full-service buffet (menu details to be announced soon!) while overlooking the field […]
Sip and relax at Crave Bakery Cafe while enjoying afternoon tea, food and soothing Jazzy Music Mothers and Daughters, Grab Your Girls or Some Family, Friends… and YOUR FANCY OUTFIT & BIG HAT... Enjoy a sophisticated afternoon, as you savor a […]
This is a very special tea for us, we have very limited seating, begins at 1pm . serving tea, sandwiches, sweets, quiche with salad, scones with Devonshire Cream and jam, reservations required, adults $35.00 each, children $25.00 each with a […]
Join us for our Weekend On Your Wheels Youth Bike Race Series. The races will be held at New Quarter Park on select Sundays through May. The youth mountain bike trail offers multiple courses for different abilities. The short course […]
No Experience Needed. All Supplies Included Celebrate mom with something sweet!
Seatings at 12pm & 3 PM $30 Members/$45 Not-Yet Members/$15 Children under 13 A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes remorselessly all […]
Celebrate the moms, grandmas, and mother figures in your life with a day full of sweet treats, fun, and special memories! Join us for a fun-filled Mother’s Day experience featuring: Specialty Mother’s Day Sundaes – crafted just for the occasion Make […]
In addition to learning basic techniques, we will review the well-documented medical evidence that meditation practice reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and actually slows the aging process. Attend one class or all, free, with donations to Hoffler Creek welcome.Free event […]
Learn to make Resin jewelry, suncatchers, or paint resin on glass. Prices range from $50 $65 depending on the project selected.
Create your own resin on glass masterpiece.Tiffany will guide you through the process of choosing and designing your creation. All necessary supplies to complete this project are provided. You can and are encouraged to bring shells, pebbles, broken jewelry pieces, […]
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 […]
Book your reservation now to celebrate Mother's Day at The Smithfield Inn, featuring a delectable culinary experience and a special performance by The Doorway Singers from 1 to 4 pm, with performances both indoors and outdoors. For more details call the […]
In this afternoon class, learn to cut, grind, foil and solder stained glass while creating a hanging “rainbow catcher”. Ages 12+ $80 for Museum members, $100 for non-members Class times are fixed, any arrivals 15 minutes or more after start […]
Mark your calendars for Sunday, 10 May 2:00pm for a wonderful Boys Choir of Virginia Beach concert "In a Mother's Heart". Bring your mom!
Build your own LEGO creation to be displayed at the library! No registration is required. For ages 4-11.
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic serving bowl from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. […]
Spend an afternoon painting with local artist, Richard F. Fuertes. His emphasis will be on expression and healing. Supplies provided; bring your imagination!
Every Second Sunday Try out the crafts you see online at the library! We'll be making tunnel books. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
Make a vibrant, Japanese-inspired Kinusaiga fabric-art scene using fabric scraps -relaxing, tactile, and surprisingly addictive. We’ll all start with the same design, but your fabric choices make it completely your own, and you’ll leave with a finished piece to take […]
May 1 - 17, 2026 (Fri, Sat 8pm; Sun 2:30pm) For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with great food, live entertainment, raffles, and a beautiful afternoon made just for moms and their friends. This Mother’s Day, celebrate the amazing women in your life (including yourself). Join Make It Perfect Event Planning & The Good […]
This special class is all about connection. Throughout the hour, you and your child will explore partner poses, playful stretching, yoga-inspired games, and simple breathwork techniques that are easy to understand and fun to practice together. Each activity is designed […]
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 […]
Join us for a 2 Hour Cruise aboard the elegant Sailing Ship American Rover. Enjoy a gourmet snack box as you cruise the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor. Our top deck provides ample comfortable seating […]
Our spring concert features two extraordinary works: Illuminare by Elaine Hagenberg and Missa per Concordiam by Eric Delson. Their soaring harmonies and deeply expressive texts, paired with rich orchestral accompaniment, create a musical experience that will uplift your spirit and […]
Join the Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble for a performance at the 5th Annual Virginia Community Music Festival! Celebrating the American sound, we'll perform Gershwin classics, feature Chris Espy as a trombone soloist, and highlight local composer Richard Moriarty's 'We That […]
Co-presented by Virginia Arts Festival,. Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, and AGO Mid-Atlantic Region Tidewater Chapter. First Prize and Audience Prize winner of the 2022 American Guild of Organists National Young Artist Competition in Organ Performance, James Kealey is […]
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic platter from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. After […]
🎉 Live Family Game Show at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Think you’ve seen a game night? Think again! Moms are awesome (and grandmothers are grand-awesome!) Celebrate everything about mothers in fun style with a few extra special touches for moms. […]
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes