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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.
Celebrate the birthday of Yangsook Choi! Visit the book display to explore stories of friendship and identity. Create a craft that celebrates the power of names and honors what makes you uniquely you.
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 […]
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
Do you and your family enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds, of the children's garden at Sleepy Hole Park? Come meet the VCE Master Gardeners who plant, tend, and educate in the park every Wednesday and create a sensory garden […]
Age 0-4, Norfolk- Tues/Thurs- 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 […]
Join us to care for our vegetable garden. Each week we will cover topics from nutrients and water to pruning and pests. Document growth and get your hands in the soil! Bring gloves if you can.
Start your morning with connection, exploration, and hands-on fun at Nauticus! Join us for a special Military Family Coffee & Connection event, presented by Chase, designed for military families with young children. While parents enjoy a fresh cup of coffee […]
Join us every Thursday from 9:00–10:00 AM for Baby & Me at the Simon Family 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 […]
Listen around you for the springtime songs! Learn about our spring migrant birds, build a bird nest, and finish with a feather craft. $10 per child. Nature Academy in Nature's Classroom is a monthly outdoor class for kids ages 5 […]
Paint-by-Numbers are available for both children and adults. Paints, brushes, and water provided.
Paint-by-Numbers are available for both children and adults. Paints, brushes, and water provided.
**Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff member will let you into the building between 9:15 and 9:25 a.m. Latecomers will not be admitted after this time. Help build early language skills as your child moves from […]
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.
Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please come dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 6-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Get creative with your little one in our hands-on, high-quality craft class, no gluey macaroni or cardboard painting here! Together, you’ll make beautiful, keepsake-worthy projects using real materials that spark imagination and pride. It’s the perfect mix of fun, fine […]
Express yourself with JEB Little Creek MWR Libraries! Join us for a journaling through art class on Thursday, May 28 at 10 AM at the Library. These sessions are designed specifically for military members and their families. This event is […]
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 out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with friends! Every movie will be rated G or PG.
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
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 […]
Tiny Tales is a lapsit program for infants and their parents/caregivers. Parents/caregivers will be introduced to simple songs, action rhymes and finger plays that they can use to interact and bond with their baby at home. Registration is required for […]
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Make new art while you make new friends! Join us for coloring club on the fourth Thursday of the month. We will have crayons, colored pencils, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Age 3-8 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. While fun for all children, this program is appropriate for children with specialized sensory processing needs to explore sensory stimulation through stories, music, activities and […]
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
It's time for Baby Science! In this class, your baby will be introduced to basic science concepts to spark their imagination and curiosity. This month we will be exploring textures. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required.
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 […]
Join us for story time at Manor, Cradock, and Churchland Libraries at 10:30 am. Manor- 757-465-2916 Churchland- 757-686-2538 Cradock- 757-393-8759
Join us for story time at Manor, Cradock, and Churchland Libraries at 10:30 am. Manor- 757-465-2916 Churchland- 757-686-2538 Cradock- 757-393-8759
Come enjoy a story time just for babies with stories, songs, bounces, and play! Ages 0-18 months. Call 757-393-8501 for more information.
Join us for story time at Manor, Cradock, and Churchland Libraries at 10:30 am. Manor- 757-465-2916 Churchland- 757-686-2538 Cradock- 757-393-8759
Join us for story time at Manor, Cradock, and Churchland Libraries at 10:30 am. Manor- 757-465-2916 Churchland- 757-686-2538 Cradock- 757-393-8759
Join us for story time at Manor, Cradock, and Churchland Libraries at 10:30 am. Manor- 757-465-2916 Churchland- 757-686-2538 Cradock- 757-393-8759
Join us for story time at Manor, Cradock, and Churchland Libraries at 10:30 am. Manor- 757-465-2916 Churchland- 757-686-2538 Cradock- 757-393-8759
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 […]
Come visit your Newport News Barnes & Noble every Thursday at 10:30am for a weekly Storytime feature various curated stories for our littlest readers. We love Storytime so much, we decided to do it on the Weekend too!! Come in […]
Kids and their adults will learn beginner yoga concepts, play games, and more. These fun and engaging classes bolster social emotional health. Yoga sequences are designed with 2-8yo in mind, but kids of all ages are welcome with their adults.
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)
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.
Join us for stories, dancing, and music! This interactive program provides the opportunity for toddlers to increase their cognitive abilities, strengthen their fine and gross motor skills, and explore their creativity. For ages 1 to 2 1/2. No registration required.
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 […]
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required.
Bring your toddler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you dont mind getting messy! Age 2 with caregiver. Registration is required.
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!
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 […]
It's time for Baby Science! In this class, your baby will be introduced to basic science concepts to spark their imagination and curiosity. This month we will be exploring textures. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required.
Homeschoolers! Join us for fun activities each month! Ages 5-11. Registration is required.
Join us at Jordan-Newby in the youth art studio as we read a short story and then bring that story to life by creating a craft that goes along with the theme of the story!
Register for your toy car "driver's license" and then drive your vehicle around Tapetown. Visit city landmarks like the library, fire station and the car wash, or build your own. Vehicles will be provided, but vehicles from home welcomed. Registration […]
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)
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 […]
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 […]
You’ve been waiting all year for this mouthwatering treat!! Get your Yee-Roo and feel like a Hee-Roo!!! Newport News Greek festival May 28 to May 31!! Come spend the weekend with us, immersed in Greek culture and cuisine! There will […]
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math in this interactive series. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
A daytime weekday sewing class for elementary, middle or high school aged children who home school. The Fashion Class provides a big-picture introduction to fashion design & sewing in our daytime courses just for the home school community! Classes are […]
Learn the basics of crochet in a stress-free environment.
Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.
Make a champagne paperweight, jellyfish paperweight, drinking vessel or seasonal object in a more hands-on class. Our team guides you in the use of glassblowing tools while you create your object. Pick from a variety of colors to make your […]
Come out to Seatack Recreation Center and rent our Pickleball Tutor Plus Ultra feeder for easy practice. Here's your chance to work on particular shots while getting great exercise! Membership or day pass required Each session is 1 hourCost: $20
Join us at First Landing State Park at 2pm to learn about civil war sea battles! Families are welcome and this event is ideal for children ages 6-12. This event is free although standard parking rates apply, $7 per car. […]
So if you're not doing anything on Thursday afternoons get those cars out and come up to DQ. You can go in and order food and bring it out to eat. Make sure you bring a chair because they've taken […]
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.
Grab your spot to enjoy great video games in a fun and relaxed setting! (Teens & tweens)
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.
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.
Come have fun with LEGO building blocks! Use a blueprint or let your imagination run wild. (6 years old and up)
Learn about the librarys database Comics Plus. Stay to create your own comic. Recommended for Elementary age students.
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.
Let your child’s imagination go wild! Our Build Bash program offers a wide variety of building materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more for creative designs and construction. Children develop STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering […]
This club meets weekly and gives English language learners the opportunity to practice speaking, reading, writing, and listening in the English language through fun conversation starters, language-based games, and other activities. All ages welcome! Este club se reune semanalmente y […]
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 […]
NAVSTA Norfolk MWR Community Recreation is hosting its summer reading program book fair on Thursday, May 28 from 4 to 6 PM at Bellissimo Coffee Shop inside building C-9. Get two free books and bring gently used books to trade […]
Drop-in from 4-6 p.m. at the MEO Central Library Teen Space for pizza, book recommendations and crafts. Celebrate your accomplishments in your journey toward 100 Books Before Graduation . Not signed up? Learn more the program, and take home a […]
Kids Yoga helps children learn techniques for concentrating, reducing stress, and connecting to their bodies & breath while having fun. We incorporate age-appropriate poses, breathing, movement, games, mindfulness activities, and music. Kids will be welcomed into a nurturing space full […]
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. Enhance your STEM skills through creativity!
Dive into the creative process at this week's workshop! Explore essential techniques in World Building 101 and improvisation.
In partnership with The Way, The Truth, and The Life Church, The Salvation Army will host a monthly pop-up food pantry every 4th Thursday of the month through August. The pantry is available to Portsmouth residents and Chesapeake residents with […]
This FREE family event is open to EVERYONE in HAMPTON ROADS and brings together 30+ organizations, colleges, camps, and community partners offering programs and resources for youth ages 3–24.
Join us for a weekend of fun and fellowship with parishioners and the Little Neck Community! In addition to the rides and midway games, there will be a flea market and three free concerts. Advance discounted tickets are $22 for […]
Love reading? Join us for our tween book club! This month's book is.... . Grades 4-6. Registration required.
Mixed Media Collages Join us each month for a new creative challenge! This session invites you to build layered mixedmedia collages using a variety of textures, papers, and found materials. No experience neededjust bring your imagination and a willingness to […]
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 week: Ramps […]
Design and craft a beautiful, safe watering station for bees, butterflies, and other tiny, but mighty pollinators. Create a colorful and unique place to provide our pollinators with a safe place to hydrate. Learn the basic techniques of cutting, assembling, […]
Join us for the CCC’s new Community Host series where we invite inspiring community leaders to transform the space with their creativity, passions, and vision for connection. For this special event, we’re partnering with Denise Price founder of Opera For […]
Beachy Paint Night at Famous Uncle Al’s Doghouse! Get ready for a fun, creative night out filled with good vibes, great food, and beachy art! Join us for a Paint Night where you’ll create your very own wooden doorhanger—perfect for […]
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic serving bowl from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. […]
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 […]
Make a champagne paperweight, jellyfish paperweight, drinking vessel or seasonal object in a more hands-on class. Our team guides you in the use of glassblowing tools while you create your object. Pick from a variety of colors to make your […]
$45.00/All Levels Learn basic woodworking skills as you build a classic bird house out of cedar planks, making a beautiful, practical, outdoor-ready avian abode. Fun for all ages, this workshop includes all the supplies you'll need, plus hands-on expert instruction. […]
The sweet sound of windchimes ring in the summer at Happy Hour Glass Works fused glass class -- always a creative customer favorite! Ideas are everywhere! Inspired by whimsical children"s books, this colorful windchime intends to awaken the child within! […]
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 […]
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.
Does your child have a budding interest in art? Help them develop their artistic abilities at the TADA School of Performing Arts in Suffolk, VA. We offer a weekly art classes for kids ages five and up that allow them […]
At Yorktowns Sounds of Summer Concert Series, sunsets are sweet, the music is live, and the vibes are unbeatable. https://www.visityorktown.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5239
GSA Instrumental Music Department
Join us for a fun and creative evening at Lendy’s 2.0! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a relaxing night out, this paint event is perfect for everyone. 🖌️ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 💲 Cost: […]
Bombitty of Errors brings a bold, high-energy twist to The Comedy of Errors—live at ViBe Park. This hip-hop “rap-aptation” transforms Shakespeare’s classic into a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud experience packed with mistaken identities, clever wordplay, and nonstop movement. Blending theater with the […]
GSA Musical Theatre seniors present their capstone projects, the culmination of years of training in acting, singing and dancing! Thursday, May 28 at 7:30pm in GSA's Dalis Black Box Theater at 254 Granby Street. Free and open to the public.
Examine how religion influenced and impacted the American Revolution. https://www.visityorktown.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5397
Brief inside talk, then go outside and observe the Moon and stars. Registration is required