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Little Farmers classes are hands-on, small-group sessions where kids step into real farm life - meeting animals, exploring the fields, and learning where their food actually comes from. Kids will move, explore, and engage with the farm in a meaningful way.
Voted #1 Butterfly House and Garden by USA TODAY 10BEST! Open: June 14 - September 30 Our Summer Butterfly House offers an up-close look at native butterflies in a vibrant, enclosed habitat filled with nectar-rich plants. Originally a temporary exhibit in 2009, […]
Enjoy hot summer movies on the big screen again! 2026 Summer Kids Series will only be available Jun 22 – Aug 13, at select locations, with a different movie each week. Tickets will go on sale weekly. $1 admission See […]
July 1 – 31 Virginia War Museum, Historic Endview, Lee Hall Mansion, Lee Hall Depot, and the Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center FREE Admission Celebrate 250 years of American freedom by exploring the stories, people, and places that shaped […]
See webpage for specific daily event schedule. Program activities for this summer: Bayside Crabbing: The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay. Bay Lab Bites: It's feeding time in our Chesapeake Bay Lab! Seine […]
Enjoy our Summer Fruit Tea Tasting event from July 31st to August 2nd, 2026, for $65.00 a person, with a multi-course meal paired with themed teas. See website for times and schedule. Four courses: Strawberry and Feta Garden Salad: Fresh crisp […]
The Virginia Beach Polyfest is the largest Polynesian festival on the East Coast. The three-day cultural celebration is free and open to the public, featuring traditional music, dance groups, arts and crafts, an island pageant, and authentic Polynesian food vendors. […]
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 […]
Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express, offering showings for $1, begins June 1 and continues through August 13. Screenings begin at 11 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Attendees can also get $3 off a Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, popcorn, […]
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
Accessibility Hour is when the Kempsville branch of the library will be open an hour outside our normal operating hours on the last Friday of the month in order to better serve youth with special needs and their families. Accommodations […]
Each class will feature one Summer fruit for picking either peaches, blackberries, or blueberries. The class will feature a lesson about the fruit, an opportunity to pick the fruit, and finally a wagon ride around our working farm.
Join us at Kempsville Library for a special Sensory Storytime featuring the Virginia Beach Fire Department. This program will allow families with children with sensory needs meet firefighters, listen to a story, and enjoy activities. Ages 2-11 with caregiver. Registration […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA an hour of stories, songs, and sensory play. ages 0 - 2; guardian must attend. two sessions are available, 9:30 am - 10:30 am and 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Community: City of Hampton, VA enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed for young children ages 5 and under. siblings of all ages are always welcome!
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program. Ages 6 to […]
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 […]
No job is too big, no puppy is too small! Chase, Marshall, and Skye will lead you on a paws-itively fun movie adventure. Outside refreshments are welcome. This is a family-friendly event.
Keep Norfolk Beautiful is making litter cleanups fun this summer with our "KNB All Summer Long" monthly cleanups! Wear your favorite red, white and blue outfits and help beautify Lafayette Park at the "Freedom Friday" cleanup on Friday, July 31. […]
Are you interested in learning how to quilt? Are you already a quilter? ALL are welcome to attend; absolutely no experience or equipment is needed, and participation is completely free. Our group will be working together to make beautiful quilts, […]
Keep Norfolk Beautiful is making litter cleanups fun this summer with our "KNB All Summer Long" monthly cleanups! Wear your favorite red, white and blue outfits and help beautify Lafayette Park at the "Freedom Friday" cleanup on Friday, July 31. […]
Drop in and play with LEGOs! Ages 5-12. Call 757-686-2538 for more information.
Drop in and play with LEGOs! Ages 5-12. Call 757-686-2538 for more information.
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for littles (babies, toddlers, preschoolers) and their caregivers. Family Storytime is geared for birth through 5.
Rob Westcott is an award-winning professional comedy magician who has performed thousands of shows for children and adults at parties, schools, libraries, festivals, military and corporate events. The magic is fun, fast-paced and amazing.
Learn about the parts of a plant that we eat, plant sunflower seeds, participate in a tai-chi lesson that represents the lifecycle of a plant, and complete a craft that coincides with the book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric […]
Prepare your child for the kindergarten environment with this interactive summer series! Kindergarten Boot Camp is a 4-week series focused on supporting your child's social emotional development and developing important skills, including taking turns, sharing and more. Children attend each […]
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. (Preschoolers, Ages 3-5)
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
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)
Community: City of Hampton, VA an hour of stories, songs, and sensory play. ages 0 - 2; guardian must attend. two sessions are available.
Make Fridays the highlight of your week! Fun Friday brings children in grades K5 together for an hour of exciting activities, from special guests, interactive games, creative crafts, and more!
Have fun and get crafty as we serve up a new art activity each week! We've got all the supplies: all you need is your creativity.
At Dinosaur Discovery Science Camp, you'll dig for fossils, do cool experiments, and uncover secrets from the age of dinosaurs. Get your hands dirty, solve mysteries, and explore like a real paleontologist! Registration required. Downtown Branch Library Program Policy Programs […]
Upcycled Barbie Jewelry Free Hands-On Art Making Experience Presented by Barry Art Museum
Come into the RMP Maker Studio to create your own Time Travelers Day T-shirt...just bring in your own t-shirt (any color but black, the design will be black) and we will help you "weed" the design and "press" the vinyl!
Make cute, kitschy, and colorful earrings to wear for the summer!
Drop-in for a fun craft for your family to enjoy! All supplies are provided. Family. Registration is not required.
Join Eric Johnson of the VA250 Ideas in Action Project as he highlights tales of religious liberty and Revolutionary War service in Isle of Wight County through records contained in the Library of Virginia's collection. As we continue to commemorate […]
Play Bingo, win a prize! Bring your friends and family for a roaring good dinosaur-themed game of Bingo.
Age 8+ Dawn Treece - Monet’s Boats Acrylic $30+7 supply fee Come create a beautiful sailboat scene. Students will learn all about impressionist painter Claude Monet, his style of painting and his famous paintings of boats on the river. They […]
A chess club for teens by teens! Come experience chess in a different way. This is a friendly, unrated tournament for teens to play chess in a tournament setting. Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory Group. Teens, ages 12-18. Registration […]
The life of a sea turtle begins with a struggle in the sand. Come learn what challenges baby sea turtles, or hatchlings, must overcome ot reach their ocean home. We will also share any updates about sea turtle nesting on […]
Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches, and Virginia Civil […]
Bring your towel and come dressed to get splashed at the library’s annual Fantastic Foam Finale! ☁️ Foam Party 🛝 Water Slides 🍧 Snow Cones 🎁 Final Prize Pick-Up This event is open to all with base access, regardless of […]
No ticket to magic school required—just bring your creativity! $35 per guest
Rob Westcott is an award-winning professional comedy magician who has performed thousands of shows for children and adults at parties, schools, libraries, festivals, military and corporate events. The magic is fun, fast-paced and amazing.
We're wrapping up our Summer Reading Program with a fun and unique Jurassic trophy... Join us to make your own wall mounted dinosaur head! Paint it in any color or pattern that you enjoy.
Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with us! Come pet baby animals with Teeny Tiny Farm, meet our community partners such as the The Up Center and The Elizabeth River Trail Project, take pictures at a selfie station, […]
Family SK8 Night 4 pm to 11 pm Family SK8 Package | Friday Special from 4 pm to 10 pm $40 + tax includes: Roller skating admission and rentals for 4 people Add additional skaters for $10/person + tax Live […]
This gentle literacy program encourages young or reluctant readers with the help of Arlo, a service dog! Come meet him and read together. Bring your own materials, or we'll have a selection available. Let's read together
It’s time to activate imaginations and tap into the power of creativity. In this 90-minute session, kids will work together using iPad to design superheroes and send them on a mission to help others. They’ll share their talents and ideas […]
Movie Night is a fun and relaxing event for teens ages 13–17 to enjoy a great movie with friends in a welcoming and social atmosphere. Grab your favorite snacks, sit back, and experience an evening of entertainment, laughter, and connection […]
Parents do you need some time to relax or a date night, we got you covered! Where the kidz can be safe and have fun at the recreation center. Pizza dinner and snacks will be provided.There will be games, gym […]
Think Trunk-or-treating, but with businesses in The NEON District! Collect treats and giveaways; for kids, teens, and young at heart adults! SUMMERWEEN IS COMING TO THE NEON DISTRICT! Who says you have to wait until October for Halloween? Join us on […]
DROP OFF EVENT5:30–8:30pm | Ages 4–10 Join us in costume for the best night at The Town Square! Kiddos will enjoy a fun-filled evening of games, music, crafts, and tons of playtime with friends. Kiddos can dress however they want: […]
Get ready for a gooey, slime-filled night at the Y! Amount: Member Price One Time $10.00 Non-Member Price One Time $15.00
Bring the family and enjoy a free showing of Karate Kid Legends at The Kroc. Invite a friend, grab a seat, and enjoy a relaxed evening together with family-friendly entertainment and community fun. Friday, July 31 6 PM This event is […]
Slip into your coziest pajamas and dive into a night of ocean-inspired fun at the Virginia Living Museum! Pajama Jam: Under the Sea is a splashy family night filled with music, movement, crafts, games, and sea-riously fun activities for kids […]
Belly Casting & Mocktails: Create the Moment. Cherish It Forever. Friday, July 31, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Blueprint Wellness & Advocacy Center 1001 Scenic Parkway, Suite 204 Chesapeake, VA 23323 Pregnancy is one of life's most […]
Looking for a fun and active way to start the weekend? Join us every Friday for Friday Night Hoops, a youth basketball program offered at the three community centers. Free Admission - Register In-person prior to games.
Step right up for an enchanting evening of wizardly wonders as we toast to our favorite wizard's birthday bash! Expect spellbinding pottery, mystical munchies, and trivia that’ll make your wand twirl! Grab your book-loving pals and fellow magic fanatics! Even […]
The 2026 TGIF Summer Concert Series in Suffolk is a free, family-friendly event running from June through August at two primary locations: Downtown Festival Park and Bennett’s Creek Park. Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m., with bands performing from 6:30 p.m. […]
Brighten the night at Parks After Dark! Let's flip the switch and light up the night with free, family fun after the sun goes down throughout Virginia Beach. Bring your family and friends for summer nights filled with FREE recreational […]
join your neighbors, your friends, your family, and your co-workers at the next to last Holy Family Fun Fridays Concert! We are featuring Buckshot VB Band! Remember entrance is FREE! We have cool drinks, baked goods, and are grilling up […]
Almost time for our Summer Concert Series 2026 to return! May 15th: June 26th: July 31st: August 28th: Hot Cakes.
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 Suffolk Public Library and libraries across the country for a night of games, crafts and more at our annual National Teen Library Lock-In! Whether you're into playing video games, dancing the night away or creating, there's something for you! […]
Drop by for an evening of art and conversation with members of the Coastal Virginia Photography Club. View their photographs, hear their inspiration, and enjoy light refreshments.
Dive-In Movies are back! Join us on Friday, July 31st, to see Bad Boys 2 at 7 pm on the BIG SCREEN! The entire park will be open until 9 PM. Admission is only $29.99 at the ticket window after […]
The Peninsula Pilots have established themselves as one of the premier teams in the Coastal Plain League, consistently providing fans with competitive baseball and thrilling moments. The Pilots' tradition of success is matched only by their deep ties to the […]
The Peninsula Pilots have established themselves as one of the premier teams in the Coastal Plain League, consistently providing fans with competitive baseball and thrilling moments. The Pilots' tradition of success is matched only by their deep ties to the […]
In a loose adaptation of the classic J.M Barrie tale, Letters From Neverland tells the tale of British orphans Peter and Peggy in the wake of WWI. Trying desperately to escape their traumatic childhood, they create a world of daydreams […]
If you’re gonna play, might as well play all you want. 💥 Join us the last Friday of each month from 7pm-10pm for our monthly All-You-Can-Play laser tag night. $30 per person & as many arena runs as you can handle. This is your night to go big, […]
Come enjoy live music and dessert with us! The summer cabarets will feature performances by StoneBridge School Drama alumni, upperclassmen, and even a few of our summer camp performers. We had the privilege of SOARING into amazing musical theatre adventures […]
Join the VB Roller Skate Community for our 3rd Annual Glow & Roll Rollout! Meet at 2nd to skate down the Boardwalk!
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez Book by Jeff Whitty July 31 - Aug 22 Fridays and Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez Book by Jeff Whitty July 31 - Aug 22 Fridays and Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez Book by Jeff Whitty July 31 - Aug 22 Fridays and Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez Book by Jeff Whitty July 31 - Aug 22 Fridays and Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez Book by Jeff Whitty July 31 - Aug 22 Fridays and Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez Book by Jeff Whitty July 31 - Aug 22 Fridays and Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez Book by Jeff Whitty July 31 - Aug 22 Fridays and Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez Book by Jeff Whitty July 31 - Aug 22 Fridays and Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]