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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.
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
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 […]
Get ready for fun, learning, and adventure with Toddler Time — a sensory-rich experience designed especially for young explorers ages 1–5! This engaging program is full of interactive and educational activities that spark curiosity through music, movement, cultural exploration, and, […]
Age 0-4, 9am-10am Mon-Fri 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 […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA join us weekly for a new craft. can't stay? take a kit home!
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
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.
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 […]
Come learn the art of massaging your baby. Enrich your love language and use this gentle touch to nurture your baby. You'll find massage helps your baby to relax, sleep better and experience fewer stomach upsets and much more. Your […]
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 […]
Norfolk Nature Navigators is a monthly FREE environmental education program designed for Norfolk homeschooled students, presented by Keep Norfolk Beautiful in partnership with Norfolk's Park Rangers, designed for homeschooled students 1st to 5th grade (ages 6-11/all ages welcome). https://www.norfolk.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=15770
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
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 […]
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.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us after class for a special Memorial Day Craft Playgroup We’ll gather on Wednesday, May 27th at 10:30 AM at Chesapeake City Park for a meaningful and creative time with our littles.Together, we’ll create a simple, patriotic craft while […]
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)
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)
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. […]
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 […]
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor 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)
Although lighthouses are built to guide mariners safely to shore, not everyone is so lucky. Learn about the historic shipwrecks that plagued the Virginia coastline, including the Dictator, and how their presence is still being felt today in this virtual […]
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 […]
Parenting takes hard work, patience, and plenty of creativity—and no one should have to do it alone. Our Circle of Parents program, REAL TALK, offers a safe, welcoming space to share the ups, downs, and everything in between with other parenting […]
May is our birthday month and we’d love for you to join us for some bubbly, cupcakes, and a fun art activity as we turn 40 this year! May is d’Art Center’s birthday month, and we’d love for you to […]
Design your own boba keychain, grab some cool stickers and sip on your own delicious bubble tea!
Read some of the best books in all of children's literature with us and create art projects based on the books.
Norfolk Nature Navigators is a monthly FREE environmental education program designed for Norfolk homeschooled students, presented by Keep Norfolk Beautiful in partnership with Norfolk's Park Rangers, designed for homeschooled students 1st to 5th grade (ages 6-11/all ages welcome). https://www.norfolk.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=15771
Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you dont mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Join us after school and keep an eye out for our book bikes! We will be handing out free books and information about our library!
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.
Let's go under the sea and enjoy the world of mermaids. Enjoy a craft filled program where everything is mermaids. Ages 4-7 years. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a […]
Celebrate the end of the school year with a Movie Marathon! Play with fun fidget toys while we watch movies!
Instead of a game that has the players competing against each other to be the winner, these games rely on teamwork where players work together to beat the game. Try games, like Hanabi, Pandemic, and Code Names. Teens, ages 14-18 […]
Adventure awaits! Join an in-person Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction of an experienced Library Game Master. No prior experience required. On-going campaign, new players welcome! Ages 14-18. Registration is required.
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 […]
Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts! Ages 3-11. Registration is not required.
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 […]
Get crafty with our DIY Garden Markers workshop, where children can create personalized markers for their plants!
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)
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Registration is required. This program is for grades 1-5.
Come show off your build skills every week with themed LEGO building challenges!
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 […]
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 […]
Come show off your build skills every week with themed LEGO building challenges then take on your friends in a video game battle.
Ready to take on the demogorgon and fight the mouthbreathers? Meet new people and forge your own collective stories with them. Our intermediate Dungeons & Dragons group is a mini campaign series where your character will continue on missions between […]
Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5 - 11. Registration is required.
Curious about our sewing studio but not ready to dive into a full season? Join one of our trial classes! It's the perfect opportunity to explore our workspace, test out our sewing machines, and create a stylish drawstring backpack to […]
Start with a fun, hands-on snack-making activity, then settle in to enjoy themed stories while you munch! In this 55-minute program for kids ages 5-11, we'll craft a simple treat that connects to the books we'll read together - making […]
Come learn how to embroider and make a fun felt envelope with this new skill! Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
Adventure awaits! Join us for a one off Dungeons and Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. Registration is required. […]
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! Weekly Themes: 1 st Wednesday: Arts & Crafts 2 nd Wednesday: Gaming 3 […]
The first part of this session is an orientation and provides a complete demonstration of the MakerBot Sketch 3D printer. The second half of this session is certification which allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills on the printer. […]
The school year is ending, lets celebrate by getting together to watch some Anime! Enjoy Snacks and Ramen while available.
Located at The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake. This event is FREE & open to the public. Co-Hosted by Adventure Dad Wagon. Come early to get a front spot or park in the grass on Eden Way! Rotating […]
An outdoor community gathering where poets and writers come together to read, write, and share. Each event features a local poet who reads their own work and leads participants through a guided free-writing session using original prompts. The event closes […]
Come drink some coffee or tea and discuss a classic book that you have always wanted to read! At this meeting we will discuss 'Invisible Man' by Ralph Ellison.
An outdoor community gathering where poets and writers come together to read, write, and share. Each event features a local poet who reads their own work and leads participants through a guided free-writing session using original prompts. The event closes […]
Join us with a live model and practice your figure drawing skills! Drop in & Draw Independent figure drawing session with a live model - all ages Bring your own supplies | Model will be clothed | Meet on the […]
Join Bike Norfolk for a mountain bike ride Norfolk style! We will meet at the Northside Mountain Bike trail head in the back of the park by the ball fields. After doing a couple of laps on the single track, […]
KARAOKE & OPEN MIC NIGHT - Free Event 2nd & 4th Wednesday at FFX Theatre Enjoy seeing others on stage and share your own talents as well - not just karaoke and comedy. Fun & relaxing space at the oceanfront […]
What will you be reading this summer? Imagine the perfect bookshelf, filled with works by your favorite authors. So many ideas to inform your work - Poetry,? Fiction? Mystery? Children's Books? And how will you arrange them -- perhaps a […]
Learn the hands-on process of screenprinting at 757 Makerspace! Welcome to our Introduction to Screen Printing and Print Making class! Do you want to learn the process of transforming a blank canvas into a work of art? Then this class […]
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 for a fun evening on the water, looking out over Queen's Creek as the sun sets. Participants will meet at the main office at New Quarter Park an hour and a half before sunset.All kayak trips start with […]
6:30pm Doors open and tickets available 7:00-8:15pm Showtime Tickets: $5 From the journey of protons racing through the world's largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent cosmos, Phantom of the Universe is a […]
GSA Piano Studio Recital and GSA Jazz Finale Concert at the Wells Theater. Our piano studio recital will take place first, and GSA Jazz will perform after intermission.
AMC has been advised that this film contains sequences with flashing lights that may affect photosensitive viewers. The Mandalorian and Grogu embark on their most thrilling mission yet in Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” an all-new Star Wars […]
Located at The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake. This event is FREE & open to the public. Co-Hosted by Adventure Dad Wagon. Come early to get a front spot or park in the grass on Eden Way! Rotating […]