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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

Little Farmers Classes: Summer Learning Series (Virginia Beach)

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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.

Free – $8

Summer Butterfly House at NBG (Norfolk)

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, […]

Cinema Cafe Summer Series (Chesapeake, Virginia Beach)

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 […]

$1

250 Rewind: Free Admission in July (Newport News)

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 […]

Summer Programming at First Landing State Park (Virginia Beach)

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 […]

2026 Suffolk Sweets Week

Suffolk Sweets Week showcases the tastiest desserts Suffolk has to offer. From simply sweet to deliciously decadent, Suffolk Sweets Week highlights our best local culinary temptations. No coupons, vouchers or tickets are needed – simply order from the Suffolk Sweets […]

Ongoing

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

Baby & Me at the JCC (Virginia Beach)

Baby & Me at the JCC

A relaxed hour of coffee, treats, and playful activities for babies up to 24 months. Connect with other caregivers while your little one explores and plays with other friends. Free to attend, no membership required. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve joined us before, we can’t wait to see you!

Free

Combined Rhyme Time at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required. Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff member will let you […]

Combined Preschool Storytime at TCC Joint-Use 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.

Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime at North Suffolk Library (Suffolk)

An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for littles and their caregivers. Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime is geared for birth through 24 months. To view Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime virtually, please join our Baby & […]

Onesies Rhyme Time at Princess Anne Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.

Grow Club at Tucker Library (Norfolk)

The Master Gardeners are here again this year for Veggie 101  and Flowers 101. Come learn about plants and even take one home!

Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes at NBG (Norfolk)

Make the perfect miniature summer home for the fairies and gnomes in your garden! Each fairy garden includes an air plant! Recommended for ages 5+ with some chaperone assistance. Due to the use of small decorative items for the fairy gardens, […]

Toddler Trek at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)

Toddler Trek

Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, songs and themed activities. Weather-appropriate clothing is recommended as the trek will happen in rain or shine. Included with admission and […]

included in cost of admission

Baby Open Play at Oceanfront Area Library (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 […]

Archery 101 (Virginia Beach)

The Green Arrow? Katniss? Robin Hood? Forget about them and be your own hero! Get hands on experience by learning the fundamentals of archery at False Cape's full size archery range. Suitable for ages 10 and up. All equipment is provided and […]

Babies in Bloom at Main Street Library (Newport News)

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 […]

Combined Rhyme Time at Windsor Woods Area Library (Virginia Beach)

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. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a […]

Finger Gym at Great Neck Area 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. Ages 3 - 7. Registration is required.

Story Time at Yorktown Library (Yorktown)

Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books. Come Unearth a Story with us! Registration is required for this event. […]

Babygarten at Janaf 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 years)

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 […]

KinderSTEM at Little Creek 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.

Just Twos at Pearl Bailey Library (Newport News)

Two-year-olds deserve a storytime made just for them! This lively, 45-minute program blends the building blocks of early literacyreading, singing, talking, writing, and playinginto an interactive experience full of fun. Enjoy engaging books, catchy songs, and playful activities that help […]

KinderSTEM at Van Wyck Branch Library (Norfolk)

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. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the time, there will […]

Tiny Tot Explorers at Main Street Library (Newport News)

Tiny Tot Explorers are invited to join Ms. Liz at the Main Street Library (directly after Babies in Bloom Storytime). Make new friends and enjoy a variety of fun learning experiences! Explore new outlets for creativity! Enhance your childs exploration, […]

Just 2s Storytime at Princess Anne 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. Just 2s is for ages 2 only with a caregiver. Registration is […]

Zoo Tales at The Virginia Zoo (Norfolk)

Zoo Tales

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! See signs posted in the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to […]

Free with general admission

Build Bash at Barron F. Black Library (Norfolk)

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.

KinderSTEM at Blyden Branch Library (Norfolk)

Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun, interactive program that teaches children the basic concept through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Preschool, ages 3-5) 

Pop, Boom, Fizz! at Churchland Library (Portsmouth)

The audience is amazed when the Mad Scientist defies gravity in this energetic and spectacular special event. The children are enthralled by the exotic sounds of the didgeridoo tubes. An explosion of foam ends this event and leaves the audience […]

Water for Early Learners at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson)

A fun, interactive earlylearning program where young children explore water through stories, simple science activities, and handson play. Kids will listen to a waterthemed stories, learn about how water moves and changes, and participate in ageappropriate activities that build early […]

Tales for Tails! at Downtown Branch at Slover (Norfolk)

Join the Downtown Library and our friends from the Norfolk Animal Care Center as we take the time to read to some cuddly and loving animals in need of a good story! Every other Thursday during the Summer months we […]

Swim Clinic: Individual Medley at Bow Creek Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)

These clinics are for participants interested in improving their stroke techniques. Participants must be comfortable swimming one length of the pool (25 meters/yards) demonstrating some knowledge of the specified stroke and a rhythmic breathing pattern. Additionally, swimmers must be comfortable […]

Naro Summer Kids Flicks: How to Train Your Dragon (Norfolk)

The Naro is pleased to present a series of popular family-friendly films for a new generation of children (and the young-at-heart) this summer on on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm starting June 10th and Sundays at 12 noon starting […]

Makedo Dinosaur Creation at Tabb Library (Yorktown)

Join us to use the makedo pieces to create a 7 foot tall dinosaur out of cardboard. We will decorate our dino and place out in the library to share with our whole community. Registration is required for this event. […]

Outdoor Art Bash at Pretlow Branch Library (Norfolk)

Craft outdoors! Bring items to tie-dye, decorate Pretlow's sidewalks with chalk, and participate in other crafts on Pretlow's lawn. (Family) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kelsie.roper@norfolk.gov

Mobile Food Pantry (Newport News)

Do you or someone you know need extra help putting food on the table this month? Share this post to help them access the food they need to thrive!Here's what you need to know about our drive-thru food distributions happening […]

Papier-Mache at Grissom Library (Newport News)

Explore the art of papier-mache, turning simple materials into creative 3D sculptures. This is a two-part class. Participants must attend both sessions. Part 1 (July 2) Participants will make a papier-mache creation. Part 2 (July 9) Participants will paint and […]

Reading Buddies at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

Reading Buddies is a a week-long reading program that combines one-on-one reading encouragement and group activities to build confidence and foster a love of reading . Children will partner with teen mentors to read, play games, and have fun! When […]

Calm Kids Yoga at Janaf Branch Library (Norfolk)

Stretch, breathe and relax with Calm Kids Yoga! Join us for an introduction to yoga, breathing exercises, and mindfulness activities to help children build flexibility, balance and relaxation skills in a fun and welcoming setting. (Family)

Celestial Suncatchers at Hampton Main Library (Hampton)

Community: City of Hampton long summer days are here. catch every moment of light by creating your own sparkling suncatcher. all ages are welcome, but please keep an eye on young children due to small pieces. please register on this […]

Homeschool Hangout at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

Come hangout at the library with friends. Read a book together, do fun crafts, activities, and more! (Ages 11-14) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov

Build Bash at Lafayette Branch Library (Norfolk)

For school aged children and up, kids enhance spatial awareness, imagination, and engineering skills by designing and building structures using a large variety of building toys we have on hand.

Girls Who Code at Portsmouth Main Library (Portsmouth)

Join us at Main Library for Girls Who Code! Girls and non-binary students will learn the basics of computer programming. Grades 3rd-5th meet every Thursday at 4 pm. Questions or need more details? Contact whitela@portsmouthva.gov.

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

Guided Bike Tour at Fort Monroe (Hampton)

Music, community, and connection come together at our next Music By The Bay on July 9! Kick off the evening with a guided bicycle history tour with National Park Service Ranger Firth at 4 PM starting at the Bandstand, then […]

Drawing Club for Kids at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)

For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing games available to participant in. Lets make friends while making art! […]

Surviving Through Mental Health at the Attucks Theatre (Norfolk)

Norfolk Community Services Board is partnering with Project ORF to bring the community together again for an evening of connection, healing and support in honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month with the 3rd Annual Surviving Through Mental Health on July […]

Teen Time: Games at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Age 12-18. Registration is not required; drop in anytime! This month: TBA […]

Jujutsu Kaisen Night at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

Jujutsu Sorcerers, join us for Jujutsu Kaisen themed fun! Do crafts, enjoy treats, and find friends to battle curses with. (Teens 13-17) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kelsie.roper@norfolk.gov.

Meals in a Mug: Pizza at North Suffolk Library (Suffolk)

That mug isnt just for coffee and hot cocoa! Learn how to make breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert in your mug at Meals in a Mug, our junior chef cooking series. For July, we are going to be making […]

Planter Pottery Class at Jars of Dust (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

Tech Center Summer Concert Series (Newport News)

The Tech Center Summer Concert Series brings live music, community connection, and high-energy entertainment to Newport News all summer long. From classic rock tributes to regional favorites, each concert night is designed to create a fun, family-friendly atmosphere in the […]

Tech Center Summer Concert Series: Island Boy Band (Newport News)

The Tech Center Summer Concert Series is back with live music all season long! The Tech Center Summer Concert Series brings live music, community connection, and high-energy entertainment to Newport News all summer long. From classic rock tributes to regional […]

Norfolk Tides vs Syracuse (Norfolk)

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 […]

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 […]

Military: Sunset Kayaking at NAVSTA Norfolk (Norfolk)

Unwind at the end of the day NAVSTA Norfolk MWR Community Recreation during a sunset kayaking event on Thursday, July 9 from 7 to 8:45 PM at the MWR Sailing Center. This event is open to all with base access. […]

Toddler Trek at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)

Toddler Trek

Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, songs and themed activities. Weather-appropriate clothing is recommended as the trek will happen in rain or shine. Included with admission and […]

included in cost of admission

Toddler Trek at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)

Toddler Trek

Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, songs and themed activities. Weather-appropriate clothing is recommended as the trek will happen in rain or shine. Included with admission and […]

included in cost of admission

Toddler Trek at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)

Toddler Trek

Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, songs and themed activities. Weather-appropriate clothing is recommended as the trek will happen in rain or shine. Included with admission and […]

included in cost of admission

Toddler Trek at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)

Toddler Trek

Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, songs and themed activities. Weather-appropriate clothing is recommended as the trek will happen in rain or shine. Included with admission and […]

included in cost of admission

Toddler Trek at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)

Toddler Trek

Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, songs and themed activities. Weather-appropriate clothing is recommended as the trek will happen in rain or shine. Included with admission and […]

included in cost of admission

Toddler Trek at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)

Toddler Trek

Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, songs and themed activities. Weather-appropriate clothing is recommended as the trek will happen in rain or shine. Included with admission and […]

included in cost of admission

Toddler Trek at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)

Toddler Trek

Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, songs and themed activities. Weather-appropriate clothing is recommended as the trek will happen in rain or shine. Included with admission and […]

included in cost of admission

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