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The Pigeon Comes To Portsmouth | A Mo Willems Exhibit 

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth

Enter the whimsical world of picture book author and artist Mo Willems. Characters from his beloved, award-winning books – including Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny, and the Elephant & Piggie series – come to life. Children […]

Easter Bunny Photos at Greenbrier Mall (Chesapeake)

Greenbrier Mall 1401 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake

Hop into the joy of Easter at Greenbrier Mall from March 1st - 30th!  Capture the enchantment of the season with our delightful Bunny Photos – the perfect opportunity to create cherished memories with your loved ones. The Easter Bunny […]

Quote-A-Day (Norfolk)

Park Place Branch Library 620 West 29th St., Norfolk

Stop by each day and enjoy a different inspirational quote from amazing female historical figures as we celebrate Women’s History Month. (All Ages)

Women’s History Month Raffle (Norfolk)

Park Place Branch Library 620 West 29th St., Norfolk

Stop by and enter a raffle for a chance to win a unique gift basket from a local woman-owned business, including Wow Just Wow Candle Company, Pure Lagos, Shark City Naturals, & more!

March Madness Tournament of Books (Norfolk)

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

It’s finals season! Fill out your brackets and see how your favorite books stack up to the competition. Winner will be chosen at random from winning brackets!

Great American Clean Up (Norfolk)

Pretlow Branch Library 111 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk

Take part in the Great American Clean-up by checking out a Green Bucket kit. Be on the lookout for more events hosted by Keep Norfolk Beautiful.

Easter Bunny Photos at Bass Pro Shops (Hampton)

Bass Pro Shops 1972 Power Plant Parkway, Hampton

The Easter Bunny will be hopping into Bass Pro on Saturday, March 23rd. Make your reservation at basspro.com/Easter today! RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR YOUR EASTER BUNNY VISIT! Appointments for Saturday 3/23 and Sunday 3/24 will be released starting 3/16. Additional appointments will […]

Cherry Blossom Festival (Virginia Beach)

Red Wing Park 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach

Weather Update : The Cherry Blossom Festival at Red Wing Park is canceled for March 23th - 24th due to heavy rain and wind. The festival will continue as planned from the 25th - 30th. Join us March 23-30 at […]

Hannah’s Closet Spring Consignment Sale Event (Williamsburg)

Woodlands Conference Center 159 Visitor Center Dr., Williamsburg

Hannah's Closet is the largest children's consignment sale in Hampton Roads. We offer over 35,000 quality, name brand children's items, including clothing, shoes, toys, books, gear, and so much more at a fraction of the cost of retail. Our sales […]

Egg Hunt Extravaganza at Freddy’s (Hampton)

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Hampton 1123 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton

Join us for our In-Store Egg Hunt Extravaganza! Hop in and see if you can spy an egg filled with a special surprise for all our Fred Heads! Make sure to take just one so there’s some for everyone. Date: […]

Ongoing

Spring Break – Awesome Anime at Kidcreate Studio (Newport News)

Kidcreate Studio 12715 Warwick Blvd Suite D, Newport News

Spring Break - Friday Siblings are 20% Off  In this workshop, we’ll explore the exciting world of Anime! Artists will practice drawing as they learn techniques and draw popular characters like Egg Gudetama (Lazy Egg Yolk), Totoro, and more! We’ll […]

Dance With Me: Toddler Creative Movement at Music in Motion Dance Studio (Virginia Beach)

Music In Motion Dance Studio 629 N Lynnhaven Rd, Virginia Beach

A cheerful, energetic class where children can explore a world of music, imagination, and movement. For ages 1.5-3 caregiver/mommy and me. Specially written music guides the class on an imaginary journey that is fun and easy to follow! Designed to […]

$22

Easter Craft Party- Clay Peeps Workshop at Kidcreate Studio (Newport News)

Kidcreate Studio 12715 Warwick Blvd Suite D, Newport News

Hop on over to class to create an Easter-themed art project. You and your child will get to play with some clay as you create a larger-than-life sculpture of a marshmallow Peep®. Come and create right along with your child. […]

Baby Bubbles Storytime @ Willow Oaks Branch Library (Hampton)

Willow Oaks Branch Library 227 Fox Hill Rd, Hampton

An hour of stories, songs and sensory play. For children ages 0-2. Guardian must attend. Registration is required. Free. There will be two sessions: 9:30 - 10:30 AM and 11:00 - 12:00 PM.

Baby Bubbles Storytime @ Willow Oaks Branch Library (Hampton)

Willow Oaks Branch Library 227 Fox Hill Rd, Hampton

An hour of stories, songs and sensory play. For children ages 0-2. Guardian must attend. Registration is required. Free. There will be two sessions: 9:30 - 10:30 AM and 11:00 - 12:00 PM.

Good Friday Jump Special at Surge (Newport News)

Surge - Newport News 14346 Warwick Blvd Suite 402, Newport News

Celebrate Easter with a hoppy deal! Get a 1-hour jump for just $12 on Good Friday. Hop on over and have some fun bouncing around this holiday weekend!  #EasterWeekend

Event Series Pathfinders (Suffolk)

Pathfinders (Suffolk)

East Suffolk Recreation Center 138 S. Sixth Street, Suffolk

Are you ready to experience the fun with PATHFINDERS? Pathfinders is an interactive program that encourages endless fun, socialization, and wellness initiatives in a family-friendly environment. This program is geared towards homeschooled children ages 7-17 and will meet every other […]

Free

Gnome Roam at Indian River Park (Chesapeake)

Indian River Park 2003 Rokeby Ave, Chesapeake

Join us as we walk the forest trails to look for signs of magical life and use your detective skills to discover who lives within each home. Ages 5-10 years. $5 per child. Registration required. Friday, March 29, 4 - […]

$5

Young Makers Beginners Sewing Class at That Art Store (Chesapeake)

That Art Store 510 Middle Street, Portsmouth

Welcome to our Young Makers Beginners Sewing Class! THIS Session we will make a DRAWSTRING BAG Join us for a blend of fun and learning as we explore the fundamentals of sewing. Our engaging sessions are designed to make the […]

$45

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament (Suffolk)

Bennett's Creek Recreation Center 1500 Bennetts Creek Park Road, Suffolk

Get ready to super smash your way to victory!  Join us for an epic Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament on Friday, March 29, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.! Gather your friends and foes for a friendly showdown on the big […]

Self Defense Workshop for Beginners – Goshinjutsu (Virginia Beach)

Red Wing Park 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach

This workshop is to introduce the fundamental skills of self-defense. Objectives contain preparatory exercise drills, basic defensive body movements, and application of fundamental defensive pattern drills. Skills dimension focuses on facing imminent and critical situations, building self-confidence, and overall understanding […]

Free

Self Defense Workshop for Beginners – Goshinjutsu (Virginia Beach)

Red Wing Park 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach

**This activity is part of the 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival**   This workshop is to introduce the fundamental skills of self-defense. Objectives contain preparatory exercise drills, basic defensive body movements, and application of fundamental defensive pattern drills. Skills dimension focuses […]

Free

Awesome Axolotl Resin Workshop at Starving Artist Studio (Newport News)

Starving Artist Studio 153 Herman Melville Ave, Newport News

Dive into the colorful world of resin art at Starving Artist Studio! Join us for the Awesome Axolotl Resin Workshop where you can unleash your creativity and craft your very own vibrant masterpiece. $55 total cost includes all materials and […]

Broadway In Norfolk: HADESTOWN (Norfolk)

Chrysler Hall 215 St Pauls Blvd, Norfolk

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, […]

Riddick Dance Company: The Mixed Bag Series at The American Theatre (Hampton)

The American Theatre 125 E. Mellen Street, Hampton

Riddick Dance creates and presents a broad dance repertory to enrich the range of cultural offerings of the Hampton Roads region. Performances intricately combine storytelling and movement to produce thought-provoking works on stage. This evening of dance consists of three […]

A Murder Is Announced at Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

Little Theatre of Virginia Beach 550 Barberton Dr, Virginia Beach

An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock's Victorian house. The victim is not one of the house's several occupants, but an unexpected and unknown visitor. What follows […]

$18 – $20