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Mermaid Fun with Girl Scouts (Hampton Roads)

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Multiple locations throughout Hampton Roads Hampton Roads, VA

Calling All Little Mermaids! You’re invited to a FREE underwater adventure at GSCCC's Dive into Daisies event. Discover the magic of friendship and the fun of Girl Scouts.

Free

Month of the Military Child at Nauticus (Norfolk)

Nauticus 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk

In honor of Month of the Military Child, Nauticus proudly celebrates the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of military children and their families throughout our community. Throughout April, we invite military families to enjoy a special opportunity to explore, learn, and […]

Spring Break SK8 Pass at Sk8 House (Virginia Beach)

SK8 House Virginia Beach 600 South Lynnhaven Road, Suite 100, Virginia Beach

Spring Break starts this Friday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 12th!!!SPECIAL | Spring Break SK8 Pass- Unlimited Roller Skating 4/3-4/12- Available for ALL AGES- SK8 rentals includedFor ONLY $20 + tax *Available for in-person purchase starting 4/3/26*Additional discounts do not apply

Spring Break Kit with Suffolk Public Library (Suffolk)

Morgan Memorial Library 443 W. Washington Street, Suffolk +1 more

Enjoy a variety of fun activities with Suffolk Public Library's Spring Break Kit! Kits include activities geared toward ages 5 and older and with caregiver involvement for those younger. For families. Spring Break kits can be picked up April 6-18 during […]

Teen Explorer Kit (Suffolk)

North Suffolk Library 2000 Bennets Creek Park Road, Suffolk +1 more

Looking for a fun way to spend your spring break? Look to the Teen Explorer Kit! How does it work? Pick up a kit and check off activities as you finish each one. These tasks can be accomplished at home, […]

The Z Fringe Festival (Virginia Beach)

Zeiders American Dream Theater 4509 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach

The Z Fringe Festival, April  10-12, 2026 is 3 days of self-produced, performance-based works in the Main Stage and Studio with ticket proceeds for each show going back to the producing artist. Performance submissions are open to works of any […]

Free

Tour of Newport News (Newport News)

The Tour of Newport News is a 3 day, 5 race event that takes place in Newport News, Virginia. What began in 2022 as a single criterium has since expanded to include 4 unique events that together make up the […]

Earth Day at Zekes NFK (Norfolk)

Zekes NFK 800 Granby Street, Norfolk

Hello friends! 🌟 Tidewater Together presents a very special Earth day event and everyone is invited! Join us Saturday, April 11th, at Zekes NFK for a celebration not only for our Mother Earth but for you too! Our vendors: - […]

Ongoing

Virginia Aquarium Dolphin Watching Boat Tour (Virginia Beach)

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Blvd, 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

Model Railroad Museum Buildout (Norfolk)

Model Railroad Museum Buildout (Norfolk)
MacArthur Center 300 Monticello Ave,, Norfolk, VA

The Museum is actively under development! We are working hard to create an exciting experience in model railroading for you. We currently have 10 operational layouts in all the major scales, a locomotive race track, and a Carrera race car […]

Free

Superheroes vs Villains 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K (Chesapeake)

Great Dismal Swamp Canal Trail - Ches. 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail,, Chesapeake

It’s time to choose your side!Join us for the Superheroes vs Villains 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K—costumes encouraged and fun guaranteed.Early bird registration ends February 28Sign up now and save!Visit www.TidewaterASA.org

Bunny Hop 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run (Portsmouth)

Portsmouth Pavilion 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth

The Portsmouth Museums Foundation is pleased to announce our 11th annual Bunny Hop 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run which will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in support of the Children’s Museum of Virginia! After the 5K, join us […]

Rain Barrel Workshop (Virginia Beach)

Virginia Beach Farmers Market 3640 Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach

Join the Virginia Beach Master Gardener Water Stewards to construct a 55-gallon sealed rain barrel. Each barrel is $85, and includes a free Diverter kit for installation on an existing down spout. Family friendly! To prevent algae growth, YOU should […]

$85

Vermiculture Workshops at Brittingham Midtown Community Center (Newport News)

Brittingham-Midtown Community Center 570 McLawhorne Dr, Newport News

Ready to take your home gardening to the next level? Want to compost but don’t have room?  Looking for a year round source of fertilizer? Vermiculture, or worm composting, may be the answer for you.   Learn about the benefits […]

Salty Dog Beach Walk (Norfolk)

Cova Brewing Company 9529 Shore Dr, Norfolk

The Norfolk SPCA's annual Salty Dog Beach Walk will be held on April 19th at COVA Brewing Company & Coffee House! We are excited to bring families, animal lovers and local businesses together for a great cause. 9:00 AM Registration Opens 10:30 […]

MacArthur’s Relief at 75 at MacArthur Memorial (Norfolk)

MacArthur Memorial 198 Bank St., Norfolk

Join us for a free symposium as we explore the legacy of civil-military affairs 75 years after General MacArthur's relief of duty. Seventy-five years ago, on April 11, 1951, President Harry S. Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur of his commands […]

Native Spring Fling at LRNow (Virginia Beach)

Lynnhaven River Now Holland 3712 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach

Celebrate the Earth with LRNow and Friends Free Seed & Plant Swap Native Plant Sale Tree Giveaways Children's Activities Open to the Public

Once Upon A Prom – Bayside (Virginia Beach)

Once Upon A Prom – Bayside
Bayside Recreation Center 4500 First Court Road, Virginia Beach

Guess what-- Prom's back! Bayside Recreation Center invites high school students to a Prom Dress Giveaway where you can choose a dress that fits your unique style—completely FREE of charge. More than 300 dresses have been donated just for you. […]

Chevy Lovers Spring Dust-Off at Landstown Commons Shopping Center (Virginia Beach)

Landstown Commons Shopping Center 3312 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach

Cruisin’ through the decades | Virginia Chevy Lovers 21st Annual Spring Dust Off Saturday, April 11th, 2026 (Rain Date: Saturday, April 25th) $25 PRE-Registration is Open! Pre-Registration closes Thursday, April 9th, 2026 @ Midnight Day of Show: $30 | Bicycles/tricycles/pedal […]

Spring Into Sports at Bow Creek Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)

Bow Creek Recreation Center 3427 Club House Rd, Virginia Beach

Come out to Bow Creek Recreation Center for a day filled with sports and fun competition. We will have volleyball and pickleball happening from 9am to 12pm. Then we will have mini basketball games with the kids playing local police […]

Free

BB-64 82nd Birthday Celebration at Nauticus (Norfolk)

Nauticus 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk

Battleship Wisconsin’s 82nd Birthday Celebration Join us at Nauticus as we celebrate 82 years of history aboard the legendary Battleship Wisconsin—one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. 📅 Saturday, April 11 | 9 AM – 5 PM […]

The Shipyard Experience: A Trolley and Walking Tour at Virginia War Museum (Newport News)

Virginia War Museum 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News

Although visitors cannot enter Newport News Shipyard due to security restrictions, this tour will feature many sites related to the shipyard, including Huntington Avenue, the tugboat Dorothy, the Apprentice School Dormitory, the Victory Arch and Victory Landing Park, the Yard […]

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Sensory Friendly Screening (Hampton)

AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24 Towne Centre Way, Hampton

AMC has been advised that this film contains sequences with flashing lights that may affect photosensitive viewers. THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE is an animated film based on world of Super Mario Bros., and follows The Super Mario Bros. Movie, […]

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Sensory Friendly Screening (Virginia Beach)

AMC Lynnhaven 1001 Lynnhaven Mall Loop, Virginia Beach

AMC has been advised that this film contains sequences with flashing lights that may affect photosensitive viewers. THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE is an animated film based on world of Super Mario Bros., and follows The Super Mario Bros. Movie, […]

Baby Open Play at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Great Neck Area Library 1251 Bayne Drive, 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 […]

Bricks at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

TCC Joint-Use Library 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach

Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Library Pretend Play at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach

Have you always wanted to work at the library? Now's your chance! Use the computer to check out books, be the story time reader, make a display and shelve the books. Registration is required. Ages 3-8.

Toddler Open Play at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, 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 […]

Rain Barrel Workshop (Hampton)

Bluebird Gap Farm 60 Pine Chapel Rd, Hampton

Hampton Master Gardener guided rain barrel assembly. INCLUDED: 60-gallon food grade rain barrel + hook up accessories Multiple barrel hook up available Cost of Workshop $65 Saturday, March 14 Saturday, April 11 Saturday, June 6 Saturday, July 11

$65

Great American Cleanup 2026: Kickoff Celebration for the Little Creek Community (Norfolk)

Penguin's Snoballs 2388 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk

Keep Norfolk Beautiful is teaming up with East Little Creek Business Association for community cleanup to celebrate the 2026 Great American Cleanup and America's 250th Anniversary! Gather your family, friends, neighbors, school groups, scout troop, fraternity/sorority... or just bring yourself […]

Story Time at New Quarter Park (York County)

New Quarter Park 1000 Lakeshead Dr, Williamsburg

Adventure awaits at New Quarter Park, 1000 Lakeshead Dr, Williamsburg, as we offer a fun, FREE activity for children aged 2 to 5. Join us for our Storytime Activity, starting at 10 am. No registration is required. Don’t miss out […]

Teen/Adult – Make a Mug Pottery Class at Jars of Dust (Virginia Beach)

Jars of Dust Pottery Studio 607 19th St, Unit C,, Virginia Beach

Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic mug from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. After […]

$90

Schleich Animal Habitat Make & Take at HobbyTown (Yorktown)

Hobbytown Yorktown 5007 Victory Blvd, Yorktown

Join us for a special family fun event where kids can design and build their very own animal habitats for their Schleich animals in store!Event is FREE for all kids ages 13 and younger.10AM-12PM - no preregistration required

Spring Fling at Newport News Scottish Rite (Newport News)

Newport News Scottish Rite 65 Saunders Road, Newport News

The Tidewater Demolay are excited to host their annual Spring Fling fundraiser. Come by for a burger or hot dog and some fries for lunch while you visit with our wonderful local vendors. Vendors and food will be inside this […]

TBOC Youth Music & Media Workshop at TCC (Norfolk)

TCC Norfolk 300 Granby Street, Norfolk

YOUTH MUSIC & MEDIA WORKSHOP - TCC NORFOLK This is where creativity meets real opportunity. We’re opening the doors for youth to step into: Music. Media. Technology. Mentorship. Real pathways. Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tidewater […]

Free

Second Saturdays at Summit Pointe (Chesapeake)

Summit Pointe 555 Belaire Avenue,, Chesapeake

Join us at Summit Pointe every SECOND SATURDAY of EVERY MONTH between March and September! The April event takes place on April 11 from 10am to 3pm. Think flea market, meets farmers market, meets vendor village, meets- FUN!

York County History Day at York Hall (Yorktown)

York Hall 301 Main Street, Yorktown

Join us for a celebration of York County History. This event highlights the American Revolution and Civil War. https://www.visityorktown.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5300

Slow Art Day at Isle of Wight County Museum (Smithfield)

Isle of Wight County Museum 103 Main Street, Smithfield

Slow Art Day is an international event encouraging people of all ages to visit community spaces to look at art slowly in an attempt to see more and understand them in greater detail. Exploring artwork more slowly can help us […]

Recharge Respite (Virginia Beach)

Hope Haven 3000 North Landing Rd, Virginia Beach

School is back in session, and our Recharge Respite 2025-2026 season has officially begun! What is Recharge Respite? At Recharge Respite, we welcome school-aged children with special needs, along with their siblings, for a day at camp. We fill the […]

Story & Craft: Seasonal Tree at Windsor Woods Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Windsor Woods Area Library 3612 South Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach

Come and enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a first come, first served basis. Pick up an entry ticket […]

Preschool Storytime at Pearl Bailey Library (Newport News)

Pearl Bailey Library 2510 Wickham Ave, Newport News

Join us for an interactive storytime designed especially for kids ages 35. Well spark imaginations, build early literacy skills, and help little learners get ready for schoolall while having a great time! Parents and caregivers are welcome to observe as […]

Boombox Rides (Norfolk)

Boombox Rides (Norfolk)
Freshtopia 532 W 35th St,, Norfolk

Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride. Meet us at the intersection of 35th and Newport Ave. NFK VA at 10a ET we’ll ride out 10:30a ET for our casual cruise around Norfolk via bike lanes and […]

Free

Preschool Art at Pungo Blackwater Library (Virginia Beach)

Pungo Blackwater Library 916 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. This month we will be exploring the art of sock puppets. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Scissormania at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach

Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your childs hand, as well as their confidence with using scissors, through fun cutting, trimming, and snipping activities. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is required.

Military Families: Just Play at JEB Fort Story One Stop (Virginia Beach)

JEB Fort Story One Stop 864 Omaha Beach Rd, Virginia Beach

You can learn a lot through playing! Join JEB Fort Story MWR Library for an hour of fun and educational free play every second Saturday of the month. This group will meet at 10:30 am at One Stop. This event […]

Teen D & D at Tabb Program Room (Yorktown)

Tabb Library 100 Long Green Blvd, Yorktown

Dungeons and Dragons for teens is at Tabb Library! If you're in grades 6-12, sign up for one of the two sessions and get ready to dive into epic quests. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on […]

Exhibition Tours at the Torggler Center (Newport News)

Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News

Don't miss your chance for an in-depth and intimate introduction to Future Fossils and Studio Lemercier: Rising Waters, now on view. Tours begin at 11 a.m. and are led by Executive Director Holly Koons or Curator of Exhibitions Lucas Matheson.

Drop Spindle 101 with Beth at 757 Creative Reuse Center (Norfolk)

757 Creative Reuse Center MacArthur Center 3000 Monticello Ave, Norfolk

Learn to spin your own yarn!Have you ever wanted to know how yarn was made? Here's your chance to learn about traditional spinning on a drop spindle.In this class Beth will give a talk about the history of spinning yarn […]

Pour Painting Class at That Art Store (Portsmouth)

That Art Store 510 Middle Street, Portsmouth

Pour painting at That Art StoreHave you ever tried pour painting? You don't know what you are missing. No two are ever alike. So much fun and creativity.All supplies are provided to complete your masterpiece.Finished project measures 14x14.$40 per ticket

Sunburst Beauty Pageant at Lynnhaven Mall (Virginia Beach)

Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach

Big Smiles. Bright lights. Beautiful Confidence! Join us for a magical day where every contestant shines! Perfect for beginners! No experience necessary. You are invited to come shine on stage, express yourself and build self confidence in a supportive environment. […]

Grand Opening Superhero Party with Batman (Virginia Beach)

Proud Moments ABA 329 Edwin Dr Suite 100, Virginia Beach

Join Proud Moments ABA for a Batman-themed Grand Opening celebration in Virginia Beach! Bring the whole family for an action-packed afternoon filled with fun, photos, and exploration as we open the doors to our newest center. Get ready for superhero-sized fun: 🦸‍♂️ […]

Help the Community Day (Norfolk)

Famouz Styles Barbershop 801 E 26th St, Norfolk

We will be having a Help the Community Day event this Saturday at Famouz Cuts Barbershop 801 26th St Norfolk, Va We will have clothes, sneakers, food, and Summer items to pass out to the community.

Newport News Twilight Criterium Kids Zone (Newport News)

Newport News City Hall 2400 Washington Ave, Newport News

The adult races aren't the only thing expanding for 2026! The kid's will have their own FREE multi-activity event on Saturday, April 11th at the Newport News Twilight Criterium!Introducing the @weewheel Wee Tour of Newport News presented by @gymnastics.inc.hampton and Ninja Zone. It […]

Open Studio Saturdays at Outside the Lines Art Studio (Norfolk)

Outside the Lines Art Studio 617 Colonial Ave., Norfolk

What do you want to make today? At Open Studio, all the art supplies are available for your artist to make anything they want, any way they want! Our facilitators are there to lend a hand with ideas, problem-solving, techniques […]

$13 – $14

Cherry Blossom Festival at the Pagoda (Norfolk)

The Pagoda 265 West Tazewell Street, Norfolk

Step into a day of beauty, culture, and community at the Cherry Blossom Festival  Let’s begin this annual celebration while the cherry blossoms are in full bloom at the incredible Pagoda — a space Madeline Sly has lovingly dedicated years […]

American Cancer Society Family Fun-raiser at Glazenfyre (Chesapeake)

Glazenfyre 501 Kempsville Rd Ste A, Chesapeake

Get creative and give back! Join us on Saturday, April 11th from 11am-5pm to paint for a cause; each studio fee paid will be donated to the American Cancer Society! Call the studio at (757) 436-9990 to reserve your seat. […]

2nd Annual Pickle Fest at New Realm Brewing Company (Virginia Beach)

New Realm Brewing Company 1209 Craft Ln, Virginia Beach

Get ready for the 2nd Annual Pickle Fest – pickles, fun, and good vibes all day long! Join us in person for a day full of dill-icious fun! Whether you're a pickle fanatic or just love good vibes and tasty […]

Build Bash at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library (Norfolk)

Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek 1425 Norchester Ave., Norfolk

Let your child’s imagination go wild! Build Bash offers a wide variety of building materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more for creative designs and construction.

NACC Waggin’ Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch (Norfolk)

Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek 1425 Norchester Ave., Norfolk

Norfolk Animal Care Center's Waggin' Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry is on the road, bringing free pet food, supplies and resources to Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library on Saturday, April 11 from noon to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last). https://www.norfolk.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=15268

Esports Super Smash Bros Tournament at Bayside Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)

Bayside Recreation Center 4500 First Court Road, Virginia Beach

It's time to be the best! Are you ready to show off your gaming skills and test them against some of the best in Virginia Beach? Our eSports program provides a safe, exciting, and structured environment for our participants. This […]

$15

Babies in Bloom Community Baby Shower (Norfolk)

The Y on Granby 2901 Granby St, Norfolk

Free Community Baby Shower. Join us at The Y on Granby as we shower moms in the community with resources for education, food, clothing, and baby essentials. Registration required for diapers

Free

Homeschool Art Showcase at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library (Norfolk)

Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek 1425 Norchester Ave., Norfolk

Join us in this art gallery style exhibit where homeschool students can display their original artwork. Pieces can include drawings, paintings, sculptures, crafts, fiber art, photography, and mixed media. Participants can bring their artwork ready for display and library youth […]

Gaga Ball Tournament (Ages 5+) at Greenbrier Family YMCA (Chesapeake)

Greenbrier Family YMCA 1033 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake

Member Price One Time: Free Non-Member Price One Time: $5.00 Join us for a friendly Gaga Ball tournament! Test your skills, have fun, and see who comes out on top in the pit. Open to ages 5+ and experience levels—just […]

All Ages Family Day at Painting with a Twist (Chesapeake)

Painting with a Twist - Chesapeake 1437 Sams Dr, Ste 104, Chesapeake

Elliot the Rainbow Elephant Kids Happy Hour at Chesapeake’s most creative paint studio makes after-school fun even brighter with $5 off select kids classes, giving young artists the perfect chance to unwind, explore their imagination, and create colorful masterpieces. This […]

$35 – $40

Teeny Tiny Farm at Tabb Outside (Yorktown)

The Teeny Tiny Farm is "paws-itively" coming to Tabb Library! Come "hoof" it over to meet and pet the adorable young animals no registration required. Grab some tasty treats from the Fit Eatz, Pops Kettle Corn, and Cast Iron Catering […]

Planter Pottery Class at Jars of Dust (Virginia Beach)

Jars of Dust Pottery Studio 607 19th St, Unit C,, Virginia Beach

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 […]

$90

FOL Books & Plant Sale at Tabb Library (Yorktown)

Tabb Library 100 Long Green Blvd, Yorktown

Come out and support York County Public Library by shopping our Friends of the Library Books & Plant Sale at Tabb Library. There will be gently used books for all ages as well as various plants (limited stock) for sale.

Family Paint Class at Pinot’s Palette: Unique Unicorn (Norfolk)

Pinot's Palette 240 W 21st Street, Norfolk

Paint your very own unique unicorn! Class Details This class includes 1 free glass of wine or NA beverage! Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time if you'd like to get a beverage from the bar. […]

$35

Sips and Suncatchers: Pressed Flower Suncatcher (Norfolk)

Selden Market 208 E Main St,, Norfolk

Join us for a fun workshop with all you could need - crafting and delicious drinks! Welcome to the Sips and Suncatchers event! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting and tasting at VA Goods inside Selden Market. Get […]

Sightseeing and Tea at Stillwater Tea House (Suffolk)

Stillwater Tea House 201 Prentis Street, Suffolk

Join us for “Sightseeing and Tea”, a Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour and tea at the Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage in Suffolk, VA The Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour leaves from the Stillwater Tea House at Rose Cottage at 1:00 […]

$85

Suffolk Spring Break Festival (Suffolk)

Downtown Festival Park 215 W. Washington St, Suffolk

Suffolk has been begging for stuff to do and the community is providing! This is the perfect time to get the kids OUTSIDE during spring break! AJ’s Famous Dogs Food, games, vendors & family fun 10% of our sales go […]

Poquoson Museum Grand Re-Opening (Poquoson)

Poquoson Museum 968 Poquoson Ave, Poquoson

Refreshments! Scavenger Hunt We're Back and Better Than Ever! The Poquoson Museum has a fresh new look with updated floors, new paint, and reorganized spaces. Come see what's new, rediscover what's old, and experience our story in a whole new […]

Spring Break Foam Party at Bergey’s Barnyard (Chesapeake)

Bergey's Breadbasket / Bergey's Barnyard 2207 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Chesapeake

Dates announced for Spring break @bergeysbarnyard! Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 1-5pm. The 9th, 10th and 11th. Come out, bring some towels and dry clothes for the kids as well as ice cream money! Entry to foam area is included in […]

Learn the Ukulele! at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

TCC Joint-Use Library 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach

This is day 5/5. Program at 2, concert at 2:30! Join us in a five-day beginner class for the Ukulele! We well be learning chords and songs to present in a short concert for your families at the end of […]

Battle of Dam No.1 at Newport News Park Discovery Center (Newport News)

Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News

Remembering the Battle of Dam No. 1 Dam No. 1, which was one of three dams constructed by Confederate commander John Bankhead Magruder, was designed to turn the Warwick River into a defensive barrier, slowing the progression of Union soldiers […]

Walking Tour of Historic Fort Norfolk (Norfolk)

The Pagoda 265 West Tazewell Street, Norfolk

Join Norfolk Tour Company and Elizabeth River Trail for this FREE and special walking tour of historic Fort Norfolk! Fort Norfolk is a historic fort and national historic district dating back to the founding of our country. It is the […]

Puzzle Palooza at Phoebus Branch Library (Hampton)

Phoebus Branch Library 1 South Mallory Street, Hampton

Community: City of Hampton, VA create a team or bring your family to speed puzzle, where you aim to complete a 500 piece puzzle as quickly as possible! puzzles will be provided or bring your own! perfect for families. call […]

Plant Swap Day at Phoebus Branch Library (Hampton)

Phoebus Branch Library 1 South Mallory Street, Hampton

Community: City of Hampton, VA spring has sprung! our plant swap is year round, and today's pop-up swap will give you a chance to browse the current collection in the lobby of the phoebus library. plus, visit our table to […]

Mini Me Tea at Churchland Branch Library (Portsmouth)

Churchland Library 4934 High Street West, Portsmouth

Dress up and bring your doll for casual tea with snacks and tea! Open to ages 0-12. Registration required. Call 757-686-2538 for more information.

Intro to Machine Sewing with Mel at 757 Creative Reuse Center (Norfolk)

757 Creative Reuse Center MacArthur Center 3000 Monticello Ave, Norfolk

Basic Machine Sewing for Beginners!This class is intended for those who have never sewn by machine (or maybe it's been a long time). We'll discuss the basics of how sewing machines work and practice using them without thread before we […]

Spring Break Pool Party at Hampton Aquaplex (Hampton)

Hampton Aquaplex 1908 Coliseum Drive, Hampton

Celebrate Spring Break with us at the Hampton Aquaplex's Spring Break Pool Party! A fun way to finish Spring Break with your friends and family! Enjoy music, games, & more!  Children under 8 need to have an adult in the […]

Needle Felted Owls at Princess Anne Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Princess Anne Area Library 1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach

Dive into the wonderful world of needle felting in this beginner friendly program! Using the tools provided, create a cute little bird that you can bring home! Registration required. Ages 12-18.

Sewing Group Orientation at The Slover (Norfolk)

The Slover / Downtown Branch Library 235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk

**This group orientation is located inside of The Slover's Maker Studio, which is in Selden Market (across from Stockpot).** Want to use a sewing machine for a personal project? Join The Slover’s Creative Studios team for a group orientation first. […]

Fam Jam Concert (Virginia Beach)

31st Street Park / King Neptune's Park 3100 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach

Calling all music lovers! Navy Federal Credit Union is bringing Fam Jam back to the Tidewater, with a rockin' Redferrin show at Neptune's Park. Join us April 11th for our FREE family concert, where we'll have great music, face painters, […]

Bedtime Stories with Mr. Kelvin from Suffolk Public Library (Online)

Your home, via YouTube

The sun is going down, so it's time to get cozy with some fun bedtime stories read by Mr. Kelvin! For early childhood and elementary ages. The pre-recorded Bedtime Stories videos premiere at 6:00pm on Suffolk Public Library's YouTube channel […]

Military Families: Month of the Military Child Mini Military Ball (Virginia Beach)

Little Creek - Brashear Conference Center 1432 Hewitt Dr. Bldg. 3620, Virginia Beach

Dress in your best semi-formal attire and join JEB Little Creek MWR Community Recreation for the mini military ball on Saturday, April 11 from 6 to 8 PM at Brasher Conference Center. There will be food, music, door prizes, games, […]

Mermaids at the Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)

Mermaids
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach

April 9, 10, 11 | 6:00pm-8:30pm. Members $35 | Non-Members $43. Member Tickets On Sale March 9 | Public Tickets On Sale March 11. Dive into a mer-magical night at the Virginia Aquarium! Meet mermaids and come face-to-face with a […]

$43

Military Families: Sneaker Ball (Portsmouth)

NSAHR Portsmouth Rivers Edge Community Center 860 Sterling Cook Street Bldg 256, Portsmouth

Grab your sneakers and dance with NSA HR – Portsmouth MWR Community Recreation at a special mom and son sneaker ball dance on Saturday, April 11 from 6 to 9 PM at River’s Edge Community Recreation Center. The cost to […]

Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More (Portsmouth)

St. John’s Episcopal Church 424 Washington Street, Portsmouth

 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Portsmouth. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More at […]

$34 – $70

Parents Night Out at World Class Too Gymnastics (Suffolk)

World Class Gymnastics Too 5196 Nansemond Pkwy, Suffolk

Enjoy a date night or just some down time while your kids have a blast in the gym with us! Kids 3 and up are welcome to join us from 6:30-10:30 pm for a night of gymnastics fun and games, […]

$30

Constellations at ODU (Norfolk)

Constellations at ODU (Norfolk)
Goode Theatre at ODU 4601 Monarch Way, Norfolk

Constellations by Nick Payne, directed by guest director Melissa Mowry, is a luminous, intimate love story told across infinite possibilities. When a physicist and a beekeeper meet, their relationship unfolds again and again—each version shaped by the smallest choices, each revealing […]

Haunted History Tours at Bacon’s Castle (Surry)

Bacon's Castle 465 Bacons Castle Trail, Surry

Would you like to visit Bacon’s Castle at night and hear spooky stories from the past? Come for a guided tour through the Castle and hear tales of eerie happenings. Join our Haunted History Tours for a rare opportunity to […]

$15

VWU Spring Musical: AVENUE Q [parental discretion advised](Virginia Beach)

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center Virginia Wesleyan University 5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach

Production dates and times: April 9 through April 11 at 7:30 p.m.;  April 12 at 2 p.m. AVENUE Q is a gut-bustingly hilarious modern musical focusing on a group of unique 20- somethings making their way in the big city, seeking their purpose in […]

40 Whacks: the Nightmare of Lizzie Borden at Hunter House Victorian Museum (Norfolk)

Hunter House Victorian Museum 240 W. Freemason St., Norfolk

BUY Tickets Here In the extremely intimate setting of the historic Hunter House Victorian Museum (Norfolk, VA), Core Theatre Ensemble will showcase their award winning production like never before. The Lizzie Borden murder case captivated the nation over one hundred […]

Trouble, Struggle, Bubble & Squeak (Norfolk)

Robin Hixon Theatre 440 Bank St.,, Norfolk

Edinburgh Fringe favorite Victoria Melody returns to Virginia Arts Festival after her successful wildly witty tale Major Tom. Who really shapes history? While spending weekends with a historical re-enactment society, award-winning theatre maker and “Fringe legend” (Time Out) Victoria Melody uncovered […]

Skywatch at Northwest River Park Equestrian Area (Chesapeake)

Northwest River Park 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake

Free public Skywatch, everyone is welcome to attend. Star and planet watching will begin around sunset. For those who would like some help with new telescopes or just want to learn how telescopes work, come early, about 60 minutes before […]

Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton on Strings (Portsmouth)

St. John’s Episcopal Church 424 Washington Street, Portsmouth

 Dearest Reader, Lady Whistledown has already given her verdict: the event of the season is here! Join us for a magical live music performance with Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings in Portsmouth. Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen […]

$34 – $70

Boombox Rides (Norfolk)

Boombox Rides (Norfolk)
Freshtopia 532 W 35th St,, Norfolk

Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride. Meet us at the intersection of 35th and Newport Ave. NFK VA at 10a ET we’ll ride out 10:30a ET for our casual cruise around Norfolk via bike lanes and […]

Free

Boombox Rides (Norfolk)

Boombox Rides (Norfolk)
Freshtopia 532 W 35th St,, Norfolk

Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride. Meet us at the intersection of 35th and Newport Ave. NFK VA at 10a ET we’ll ride out 10:30a ET for our casual cruise around Norfolk via bike lanes and […]

Free

Boombox Rides (Norfolk)

Boombox Rides (Norfolk)
Freshtopia 532 W 35th St,, Norfolk

Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride. Meet us at the intersection of 35th and Newport Ave. NFK VA at 10a ET we’ll ride out 10:30a ET for our casual cruise around Norfolk via bike lanes and […]

Free

Boombox Rides (Norfolk)

Boombox Rides (Norfolk)
Freshtopia 532 W 35th St,, Norfolk

Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride. Meet us at the intersection of 35th and Newport Ave. NFK VA at 10a ET we’ll ride out 10:30a ET for our casual cruise around Norfolk via bike lanes and […]

Free