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Make New Friends with Girl Scouts (Hampton Roads)

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Multiple locations throughout Hampton Roads Hampton Roads, VA

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.

Free

Virginia Beach Dance Festival  (Virginia Beach)

The Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel 5700 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach

 World-class Workshops ✅ Spectacular Performances ✅ Social Dancing until 4am Fri/Sat & Midnight Sun ✅ First-ever Competition PUNTA’L PIE Qualifier! 🏆 🌍 Judges from around the world bringing international standards to Virginia Beach. 👯 Kids are welcome to compete! (Note: […]

Cinema Cafe Red Carpet Weekend – The Mandalorian and Grogu (Hampton Roads)

Cinema Cafe Kemps River 1220 Fordham Drive, Virginia Beach +3 more

Experience the Galaxy: The Mandalorian & Grogu Red Carpet Weekend at Cinema Cafe Join us from May 21st to May 25th for an unforgettable cinematic celebration! The bond between the lone bounty hunter and his small, powerful companion has captured […]

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

Grab and Go: Teen Tiny Art at any Branch Library (Virginia Beach)

Virginia Beach Library Branches Virginia Beach

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 […]

Patriotic Festival 2026 (Norfolk)

Scope Arena 201 E Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk

The mission of the Patriotic Festival is to honor and celebrate all branches of our Armed Forces and promote Patriotism. With the US Navy support and the steadfast support of our Corporate Sponsors and Artists, the Patriotic Festival is the […]

The Bodacious Bazaar 2026 (Hampton)

Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton

Oh Yes! It's coming! Summer, graduations, weddings and vacations! But not before the Bodacious Bazaar, where there is something for everyone! 250 quality Vendors, Artists, Crafters, local businesses, wonderful Virginia Wineries and Distilleries all waiting just for you! Tickets Available […]

34th Annual Umoja Festival (Portsmouth)

Festival Park - Portsmouth 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth

Join us as we come together for a weekend of unity, culture and celebration at the 34th Annual Umoja Festival – a beloved tradition on the Portsmouth Waterfront! “Umoja” means unity in Kiswahili, and that spirit shines bright throughout this […]

Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer (Virginia Beach)

17th, 24th and 31st St Stages between Atlantic Ave and the Boardwalk, Virginia Beach

Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24 | 7:30 p.m. 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks FREE and open to the public Kick off your summer of fun with the Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer! Free concerts at 17th Street Park, […]

The Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo (Virginia Beach)

3rd to 7th Streets on the Boardwalk Virginia Beach

The Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo has evolved over the years as a very unique surf art show with great sales for artists who return year after year. Our purpose is to promote the art of surfing and the beach […]

Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic (Virginia Beach)

2nd Street at the Boardwalk Virginia Beach

The 23rd Annual Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic, presented by Katin, is on May 23-25 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, featuring a World Surf League (WSL) LQS1000 longboard competition 2026 Key Events & Schedule Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic Surfing May […]

Norfolk Anime-Fest (Norfolk)

Doubletree Hotel Norfolk 1500 North Military Highway, Norfolk

Norfolk Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Norfolk, Virginia. Norfolk Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful City of Norfolk, Virginia. Striving to be Virginia's best and truest anime […]

Introduction to Glassblowing (Norfolk)

Chrysler Museum of Art One Memorial Place, Norfolk

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 […]

Colorful Botanicals (Norfolk)

Chrysler Museum of Art One Memorial Place, Norfolk

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 […]

Teen Women’s Self Defense Class (Newport News)

Coastal Strength & Fitness 311 Bell King Rd, Newport News

Participants (age 15+) are trained physically and mentally for the most common threats to their safety from simple grabs to complex strangulation scenarios. This course is paramount to creating a community of women and girls who know they are worth […]

Waterway Market at Battlefield Park South (Chesapeake)

Battlefield Park South 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake

Experience the Waterway Market at Great Bridge Village, a vibrant community market located along the Intracoastal Waterway. https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/calendar.aspx?EID=7152

IKEA Family Summer Camp Scavenger Hunt (Norfolk)

Ikea Norfolk 1500 Ikea Way, Norfolk

Kick off your summer at IKEA! Bring the kids and “Take a Hike”! Follow the trail through your IKEA store to find the clues and solve the puzzle.

Free

Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation at Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center (Hampton)

Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center / Casemate Museum 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe

Join us on a ranger-led walking tour to explore the history of Fort Monroe. Learn about the establishment of the 3rd system, the role of the “Gibraltar of the Chesapeake” in local and national defense, and the diverse workforce constructing […]

Myths & Monsters Market at New Realm Brewing Company (Suffolk)

New Realm Brewing Company Suffolk Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk

Cryptids • Legends • Curiosities Step into a world of mystery and folklore at the Myths & Monsters Market, where legends come to life and strange creatures lurk around every corner. Join us for a one-of-a-kind market featuring artists, makers, […]

Operation Throw & Grow (Virginia Beach)

Grow Depot 2404 Virginia Beach Blvd Suite 110, Virginia Beach

Operation Throw & Grow is baaack! We’re throwing down with -  Live music with 7 Vibe Syndicate Axe throwing Dunk tank Cornhole tournament Raffles + vendors Cannatrol will be there and has graciously donated a unit to the raffle and that raffle is live! […]

Swim Clinic: Starts Turns Finishes at Seatack Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)

Seatack Recreation Center 141 South Birdneck Road, 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 […]

Resin Art at That Art Store (Portsmouth)

That Art Store 510 Middle Street, Portsmouth

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, […]

Sunday Makebreak at Michael’s: Junk Journals (Hampton Roads Locations)

Michael's locations Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Virginia Beach

Come in-store for a fun and free event! Learn all about junk journaling and why Michaels has everything you need for this fun analog hobby. Even make a small junk journal of your very own. 13+ years old

Memorial Day Picnic (Norfolk)

American Legion Post 327 705 Lesner Ave, Norfolk

OPEN to the PUBLIC $5 Admission (Cash) Free Parking

Workshop | Gallery Glass Workshop: Instant Stained Glass (Newport News)

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

Age: 15+ Discover the beautiful art of faux stained glass in this single, exciting session! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to transform clear acrylic into a luminous work of art using Gallery Glass, a special product that creates […]

$35

Free Fred Talks: Be Cool To Your Tools!! at Fred Heutte Garden (Norfolk)

Fred Heutte Center 1000 Botetourt Gdns, Norfolk

Join us for a practical and engaging Free Fred Talk with Norfolk Master Gardener Paul Ziegler as he shares the essentials of tool care every gardener should know. From cleaning and sharpening to proper storage and seasonal maintenance, Paul will […]

Board Game Meetup at Tabb Program Room (Yorktown)

Tabb Library 100 Long Green Blvd, Yorktown

Join us the 4th Sunday of each month (excluding holidays) for three hours of board games/tabletop gaming at Tabb Library. YCPL owns a varied collection of board and card games such as Catan, The Resistance, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride: London, […]

Village Family Community Family Reunion™ (Norfolk)

First Calvary Baptist Church NFK 813 Henry Street, Norfolk

Village Family is a grassroots nonprofit serving Hampton Roads through food distribution, outreach referrals, family support, and community-centered programs that help children, seniors, and families facing hardship. At Village Family, we believe love is the most powerful form of leadership, […]

Teen/Adult Painted Cup 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 painted cup from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. […]

$90

Sew and Go Appreciation Day at Sew Unik (Virginia Beach)

Sew Unik 6503 Auburn Dr, Virginia Beach

Join us for Sew and Go Appreciation Day at SEW UNIK STUDIO, a heartfelt celebration of our talented students! Enjoy a day of creating mini tote bags, delicious food, lively music, and exciting games, plus exclusive giveaways of up to […]

Sunset Kayak Cruise (Norfolk)

Norfolk Kayak Rentals 4414 Colley Ave, 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 […]

Lionsbridge Football Club vs.Greenville United (Newport News)

Towne Bank Stadium CNU, Newport News

Community-Driven Soccer ​& Family Fun on the Virginia Peninsula! Lionsbridge FC returns for its ninth USL League Two season in 2026 under head coach Chris Whalley with another demanding Chesapeake Division slate that reflects the league’s continued growth and competitive […]

Unlimited Play at Mission Laser 757 (Norfolk)

Mission Laser 757 5671 Raby Road,, Norfolk

Late Night Tag Wish you had just a little more time to play? Now you do. 🔥💥 Join us Sunday May 24th from 7pm–11pm for Late Night Laser Tag! $30 per person| Unlimited laser tag games Special Game Modes to unlock more fun. […]

$30