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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.
Brave pirate seas and stormy skies to celebrate the birthday of Mary Pope Osborne! Visit the book display and jump back in time to solve mysteries. Create an adventurous craft inspired by history.
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 […]
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 […]
High Schoolers play for free Monday-Friday 3-5pm Kids 12 and Under with paying adult play free $5 pool for kids 13 to 17
From Marsh to Forest: The Swamp on a Hill Expedition Join Moore To See Photo Expeditions on an immersive 2-hour educational boat tour designed to reveal the hidden ecological treasures of the North Landing River during the peak spring renewal […]
Age 0-4, Mon/Weds/Fri- 8:45am-10am While Latitude hosts climbers of all ages anytime, join us for a special weekly parent meet up and check out Boulder Babies! This is a drop in time for parents to bring their children to play […]
Explore an early literacy adventure with JEB Fort Story MWR Library. Join us at One Stop every first and third Thursday of the month and check out our early literacy station from 9 AM to 5 PM. We will have […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA join us weekly for a new craft. can't stay? take a kit home! Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=17253929017836534643
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. For ages 1-2 years old.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, and music. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver. No registration required. Please note: Because this class starts before […]
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. […]
Join us for our biggest celebration of the season—Mamapalooza! Meet us at 9:30 AM at Chesapeake City Park for a FREE, high-energy class featuring all your favorite FIT4MOM formats! You’ll rotate through stations including Stroller Strides, Strides 360, Stroller Barre, […]
Show up with an empty trunk and we'll bring the food to you. Those visiting a mobile pantry are reminded: Come with your trunk empty. If you need to make room in your trunk for the product, please do so […]
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.
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. Age 2 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Join us Wednesdays for an engaging morning of self-determined, exploratory play based upon the Anji Play approach. This is an unstructured, drop-in program for children of all ages. Parent or caregiver attendance is required. Registration is not required. In keeping […]
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 […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is required.
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. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on May 4, […]
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on May 4, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your childs hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun, festive activities. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together. Learn animal themed rhymes, songs, and movement for National Pet Month.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
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.
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for littles (babies, toddlers, preschoolers) and their caregivers. This storytime is geared for birth through 5 and will be held in the Morgan Memorial Library Children's Area.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available […]
It's a whole new world out there for our little explorerscome discover it at the Suffolk Public Library! Each month we learn something new about our world through fun activities and crafts. All supplies provided. Registration required. For ages 2-5. […]
Combine shapes, patterns, textures, and colors to create a sensory box. Designed to engage little ones up to 36 months old. Stimulate baby’s brain through gallery walks, songs, rhymes, and sensory play. Free, registration not required.
Bring your child to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive program. This month we will be exploring the seed cycle. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
After class, it’s time to celebrate YOU Moms deserve to be spoiled all month long, so we’re kicking things off by treating our mamas on this special day and continuing the love all month long!We’ll spoil our moms with goody […]
Travel the world without leaving the library.
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. (Ages 3 – 5)
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)
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
April 15 Mulan (2020), rated PG-13 Moana (2016), rated PG April 22 FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992), rated G Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), rated PG April 29 Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), rated PG-13 Dr. […]
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.
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. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on May 4, […]
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on May 4, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]
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 not […]
Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.
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. (Ages 3 – 5)
Need to get out of the office? Join JEB Little Creek MWR Community Recreation at Eagle Haven Golf Course on Wednesday, May 20 from 11 AM to 1 PM for some time with the golf simulator. This event is free […]
From Marsh to Forest: The Swamp on a Hill Expedition Join Moore To See Photo Expeditions on an immersive 2-hour educational boat tour designed to reveal the hidden ecological treasures of the North Landing River during the peak spring renewal […]
Cruise days mean energy on the waterfront — and we’re celebrating with Cruise Norfolk Market Days, a lively pop-up market in downtown Norfolk just steps from the cruise terminal on our Port of Call Days, when visitors are here exploring […]
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 […]
Get those fingers moving! Build eye/hand coordination skills and muscles in your childs hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun, festive activities. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Step into the past and uncover the hidden history of Mulberry Island. In honor of National Preservation Month, the Warwick County Historical Society invites you to a fascinating presentation highlighting recent archaeological discoveries from more than 200 historic sites located […]
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.
Hangout with fellow homeschoolers and enjoy fun, free activities every other Wednesday at Lafayette! We'll have art projects, science labs, journaling, craft making, and more!
Creating with clay and painting on canvas- it just doesn’t get any better than that! In this class, your child will get to experiment with many different types of art while learning simple step-by-step painting and clay techniques. They will […]
Ages 4-5 join us for early learning fun with a focus on STEAM elements as we explore picture books and create hands-on book-based art, science, and math activities for your preschooler. Separate registration is required for each date. Participants will […]
Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you dont mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Practice creative problem solving and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Going to the park after school? Grab a free book if you see us rolling on by!
Interested in learning how to crochet? Join us for a beginner class where participants will learn basic crochet techniques and build confidence one loop at a time.
Ages 5-16 2 Free Games per Day! Register at kidsbowllfree.com Shoes not included. Snack bar open for purchases. Tuesdays- Thursdays until December 17, 2026 Location: Bowling Center 675 Dickman Street Fort Eustis, VA Open to all with base access.
Learn how to use a macrame square to craft a bracelet for Mother's Day.
Come in for 1.5 hour of board games and video games. We will have the Retro Duo system to try some old school video games, plus some childhood classic board games. Teens, grades 14-18 and homeschool teens. Registration is not […]
On a weekly basis, the VBSPCA welcomes young readers to the shelter to read to our shelter animals for a memorable, educational experience By bringing young readers into our shelter, our adoptable cats and dogs benefit from the calm, positive […]
Tweens ages 8-12 years old are invited to explore Asia! Make the Mayon volcano erupt, design cool henna art, build a mini zen garden, and test your skills in an earthquake challenge!
What's an ecosystem? Come learn and build your own mini version to take home and care for.
Have a swamp-themed adventure with Babar the Elephant as part of Children’s Book Week!
Design and build structures using materials such as Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoys, Power Clix, LEGO pieces and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations! With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills. Note: Build Bash is a free-flowing […]
Bienvenue! Join Éva, our French Library Associate, for a family-friendly story time in French. Each month features a new theme with a book, song, and craft, perfect for native speakers and curious beginners alike. Sessions are held twice monthly: on […]
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. (Ages 3 – 5)
Join us as we welcome school-aged children to free homework help and guarantee those recommended reading minutes for the day. Keep track with us each week to celebrate at the end of each month with a party! Snacks will be […]
Come show off your build skills every week with themed LEGO building challenges!
Come show off your build skills every week with themed LEGO building challenges then take on your friends in a video game battle.
Join us for a fun, drop in LEGO time just for kids in PreK5th grade! Weve got tons of LEGO bricks, cool pieces, and a new theme each sessionbuild your own way or follow the theme. A creative, hands-on program […]
Get your game on @ BFB! From board games to PS5 and Nintendo Switch, we’ve got something for everyone. Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month for some friendly competition!
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-11. Registration is required.
Create whimsical cottage-core art with watercolor mushrooms, gnomes, and fairy houses in this program for tweens and teens. For ages 9-17 only. No registration is required.
Calling all teen foodies! Ages 1417 can join us to master the basics of cookingfrom essential kitchen skills and food safety to preparation techniques, plating, and the science behind great meals. Learn, cook, and create dishes that look as good […]
Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time! This months movie: A Minecraft Movie. Rated PG. Weekly Themes: 1 st Wednesday: […]
JEB Fort Story MWR Library invites tween gamers to One Stop on Wednesday, May 20 from 5 to 7 PM for our Gaming Club. Stop by to meet up with friends and play board games, video games, card games, and more. […]
Marvel at the comic book greats like Stan Lee, Jerry Siegel, and Art Spiegelman as we celebrate Jewish American Heritage month. After learning about their epic characters, create and publish your own comic strip. Save your comic strip and share […]
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm Nike Park Recreation Center $5 per class- Pay at the door Ages 12+ For more information, contact Janette Jeffrey at 757-356-0851
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm Nike Park Recreation Center $5 per class- Pay at the door Ages 12+ For more information, contact Janette Jeffrey at 757-356-0851
Bob Ross Bingo Night at Famous Uncle Al’s Doghouse! Get ready for a fun, creative twist on bingo at Bob Ross Bingo Night! Join us on Wednesday, May 20th from 6–8PM for an evening full of laughs, art, and “happy […]
Buffalow Family & Friends is inviting the entire community out THIS Wednesday for our National Bike Month Celebration! Life has enough pressure already, so we wanted to create a moment for families, children, young adults, and seniors to simply come […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Do you love to watch anime, read manga, or even draw characters? At Anime Club, we read and discuss manga, choose anime shows and movies to watch together, and play various games, do crafts, and other fun activities related to […]
Learn the basics of MIG Welding in this introductory class. This workshop is for any DIY person who can work a hot-glue gun and is ready to move to metal work with a basic wire-feed or MIG (Metal inert gas) […]
Movie Screening of "More than Blue" to raise awareness for postpartum depression Virginia is for Mothers: A Beyond the Blues Experience...Movie Screening of "More than Blue" Please join Postpartum Support Virginia (PSVa) and the 757 Chapter of Chamber of Mothers, […]
6:30pm Doors open and tickets available 7:00-8:15pm Showtime Tickets: $5 In this NASA funded show, take a journey to discover the "star" of our solar system (pun intended). While the Sun may be an average star, we want you to […]
Join the Chesapeake Bicycle and Trail Advisory Committee for the Chesapeake Ride of Silence - a 7.5 mile escorted ride to honor those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. Participants will meet at Chesapeake City […]
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 […]
GSA Musical Theatre presents AVENUE Q: School Edition!May 20, 21 & 22, 7:30pm at ODU University Theatre. Tickets available:https://gsa.booktix.com/dept/MT/e/AVEQ Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Book by Jeff Whitty. Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez […]
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm Nike Park Recreation Center $5 per class- Pay at the door Ages 12+ For more information, contact Janette Jeffrey at 757-356-0851
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Explore an early literacy adventure with JEB Fort Story MWR Library. Join us at One Stop every first and third Thursday of the month and check out our early literacy station from 9 AM to 5 PM. We will have […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Explore an early literacy adventure with JEB Fort Story MWR Library. Join us at One Stop every first and third Thursday of the month and check out our early literacy station from 9 AM to 5 PM. We will have […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]
Join us all summer long for FREE outdoor concerts on the beautiful William Styron Square! The 2026 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series will kick off May 20st and runs every Wednesday from 6PM – 9PM. Guests are encouraged to bring […]