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Children's Museum of Virginia
221 High Street, Portsmouth
Sock Skating returns to the Children's Museum of Virginia! Head upstairs to the second floor and enjoy the sock skating “ice" rink, open for a limited time only. Free with admission.
Downtown Hampton is proud to partner with Hampton City Schools for our January School Supply Drive. Donations collected will help ensure local students and teachers have the essential supplies they need for a successful start to the year. Community members […]
A Taste of Camp with Girl Scouts! There’s something special that happens when Girl Scouts explore together. Join us for a free event to have fun with camp-themed activities and earn a special patch! Virginia Beach Tuesday, January 20, 6:00 […]
Willow Oaks Branch Library
227 Fox Hill Rd, Hampton
Community: City of Hampton, VA join us for themed stories, packets, and dancing! ages 2-5 Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=17253929017836534643
Phoebus Branch Library
1 South Mallory Street, Hampton
Community: City of Hampton, VA note: due to the main library's temporary closure this program has moved to the phoebus branch.all skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided. create a different artwork every week, mostly paintings with the […]
TCC Joint-Use Library
1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Latitude Climbing & Fitness Norfolk
1830 Lindsay Avenue, Norfolk
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 […]
TCC Joint-Use Library
1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Kempsville Area Library
832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach
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 a caregiver. Registration is required. Because this class starts […]
MEO Central Library
4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Kidcreate Studio
12715 Warwick Blvd Suite D, Newport News
Get ready to count, create, and get messy! In this hands-on class, young artists will explore numbers through fun, number-themed art projects. From counting with marshmallows to sculpting with clay, it’s brain-boosting fun for kids and caregivers alike. Come play, […]
Pungo Blackwater Library
916 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movements, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Poquoson Public Library
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson
Ages 0-15 months with caregiver/parents. We will share books, nursery rhymes and songs that you can duplicate at home to develop early literacy and motor skills. Playtime to follow.
Toddler Storytime is a storytime program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk […]
TCC Joint-Use Library
1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach
Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room. Registration is required.
James City County Library
7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; […]
Chesapeake Central Library
298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake
Once you have this lesson and can digitize materials, library card holders will have a badge added to their account so that they can reserve additional time in the studio. Click here for more details on our Preservation Studio, including […]
Princess Anne Area Library
1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach
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 […]
Oceanfront Area Library
700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
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 […]
Get Air Trampoline Park VB
701 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach
We have a special time when we open the facility to little kids (under 46″). Little Air jumpers and their parents are the only ones allowed during this time. Parents cannot share a trampoline with a child, but can jump […]
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 December 29, […]
Chesapeake Central Library
298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.
Bayside Area Library
936 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Yorktown Library
8500 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown
Baby Bookworms is a story time program for the very young. We explore literacy tips, read a story, sing songs, participate in finger play and conclude with a parenting topic and free play each week. Registration is required for this […]
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 place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
We combine components of early literacy--reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing--in this highly interactive storytime. We use engaging books, songs, and activities to help develop the skills needed for school readiness. For children aged 2, with a parent or caregiver. […]
We combine components of early literacy--reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing--in this highly interactive storytime. We use engaging books, songs, and activities to help develop the skills needed for school readiness. For children aged 2, with a parent or caregiver. […]
Kempsville Area Library
832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach
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 a caregiver. Registration is required.
MEO Central Library
4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
North Suffolk Library
2000 Bennets Creek Park Road, Suffolk
Ready for messy art fun with minimal cleanup required? Little ones can create their own masterpieces while exploring the science or art behind each activity and strengthening their fine motor skills. Registration required. For ages 2-5. Schedule of events: January […]
Princess Anne Area Library
1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach
Come discover the local wildlife of Virginia Beach with your young Nature Pals! Each month we will explore a different group of animals in this free grownup and me program for ages 3-7. One outdoor session at the Princess Anne […]
Little Creek Branch, Norfolk Public Library
7853 Tarpon Place, Norfolk
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 and caregivers.
Van Wyck Branch, Norfolk Public Library
1368 De Bree Ave., Norfolk
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. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the time, babies […]
Yorktown Library
8500 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown
Baby Bookworms is a story time program for the very young. We explore literacy tips, read a story, sing songs, participate in finger play and conclude with a parenting topic and free play each week. Registration is required for this […]
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 December 29, […]
Great Neck Area Library
1251 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach
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 a caregiver. Registration is not required.
Windsor Woods Area Library
3612 South Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach
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 […]
Pungo Blackwater Library
916 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach
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.
TCC Joint-Use Library
1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach
Designed for newly independent preschoolers, this storytime features books, rhymes and literacy-based activities that will help prepare your child to enter school ready to read. Ages 4-5 without caregiver in storytime room. Registration is required.
Early literacy skills, such as vocabulary and understanding the narrative, are reinforced as children enjoy this interactive storytime for school preparedness. Parents and caregivers are welcome to come in and observe, as we encourage children to attend and participate independently. […]
Early literacy skills, such as vocabulary and understanding the narrative, are reinforced as children enjoy this interactive storytime for school preparedness. Parents and caregivers are welcome to come in and observe, as we encourage children to attend and participate independently. […]
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek
1425 Norchester Ave., Norfolk
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)
Willow Oaks Branch Library
227 Fox Hill Rd, Hampton
Community: City of Hampton, VA join us for an after school storytime exploring the differences between fact and fiction. each week will include a fiction and non-fiction book. Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=17253929017836534643
Tower of Games
5405 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach
Weekly Free Event - Open Play Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our Warlord Games Open Play day! Bolt Action, Black Seas, and more! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Tuesday from open to close! Entry Fee: […]
Chesapeake Central Library
298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.
Sentara General Hospital Norfolk
600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk
Join us for our Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital — a welcoming space to connect, share, and receive support through every stage of the perinatal journey. When:2nd Tuesday of each month | 12:00–1:00 PM4th Thursday […]
Oceanfront Area Library
700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
Oceanfront Area Library
700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
Join us at Oceanfront Area Library to enjoy a casual chat over coffee about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Adults. Registration is not required.
JEB Little Creek Library
1481 D St. Bldg. 3016, Virginia Beach
Make a sentimental keepsake with JEB Little Creek MWR Community Recreation! Join us for an embroidery class on Tuesday, January 13 from 1 to 4 PM at the Library as we embroider our home states on a blank canvas. Projects […]
Phoebus Branch Library
1 South Mallory Street, Hampton
Community: City of Hampton, VA note: due to the main library's temporary closure this program has moved to the phoebus branch.all skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provided. create a different artwork every week, mostly paintings with the […]
Poquoson Public Library
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson
The Poquoson Lions Club will provide free vision screenings at the library for ages 6 months to 6 years old. The screening is useful in detecting vision issues for young children so that it does not impede their early learning […]
Kempsville Area Library
832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach
Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time! Weekly Themes: 1 st Tuesday: Book Talks 2 nd Tuesday: Skill Building/STEM […]
Sojourn Fermentory
1400 Bridgeport Way #103, Suffolk,
Tables out. Games ready. People together. Join us every Tuesday for Game Night!! Bring your favorite game or jump into one of ours. Whether it’s a quick round or an all-night strategy session (well 4 hour strategy sesh). $20 pitchers […]
Uno Pizzeria & Grill Newport News
5007 Victory Blvd, Yorktown
Join Our Snowman Cupcake Decorating Event! Get ready to have a blast as you decorate adorable snowman cupcakes! Kids Eat Free every Tuesday at Uno with the purchase of an adult entree!
Simon Family Jewish Community Center
5000 Corporate Woods Dr,, Virginia Beach
This is your child's chance to mix, squish, splash, and explore - all in a fun and encouraging environment! Get ready for maximum fun and mess! Our Messy Makers class is the ultimate creative experience designed for sensory exploration, creativity, […]
Pretlow Branch Library
111 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before […]
Join us for a fun, hands-on hour of crafting! This months theme: Air-dry clay crafts! Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on January 5, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event is for registrants grade Kindergarten to 5th Grade.
Kempsville Area Library
832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach
Come join us for an afternoon of relaxation, socializing and cozy winter puzzle-piecing! Work as a team, with a partner or alone! There will be an assortment of 300 piece jigsaw puzzles laid out on tables and ready to go. […]
Kidcreate Studio
12715 Warwick Blvd Suite D, Newport News
We will be inspired by art created by Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Rembrandt, and Pablo Picasso. We will recreate famous works of art like Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Monet’s Water Lilies, Rembrandt’s The Mill and many others, all on […]
Calling all kids, ages 8-11! If you love Pokemon, weve got the club for you! Join us at Main Street Library on select Tuesdays from 5-6. No registration required.
Brave the dragon's lair! Kids, ages 6-14, will embark on a fantasy quest to teach dragons to breathe fire, locate the dragon's treasure, and soar through STEAM activities. Adventure awaits!
James City County Library
7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg
Like drawing? This club is for you! Come for fun drawing games and exercises in a relaxed environment. For ages 6-11. Space is limited; register online or by calling 757-741-3300, option 4.
Brave the dragon's lair! Kids, ages 6-14, will embark on a fantasy quest to teach dragons to breathe fire, locate the dragon's treasure, and soar through STEAM activities. Adventure awaits!
Virginia Beach Aerial Arts Collective (VBAAC)
1724 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach
Ages 8-15 only! Classes are 60 min. $35 each at drop-in rate, no membership required.Must signup online prior to class in order to attend! Scheduler cuts off 24hr prior to class time, please email us if you miss the cut […]
Princess Anne Area Library
1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach
Calling all theater fans! Practice your acting skills in this fun program. Choose a group and a scene, then perform your scene in the end! Ages 9-12. Registration Required.
Join us for a special kids night! We will have the Norfolk Admirals very own Salty the Dog and our Ace Eagle hanging out with your for kids night. Enjoy a fun craft and grab your photos with Salty and […]
Windsor Woods Area Library
3612 South Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach
The ski lift broke! Can you design and craft a new lift to carry the people up the mountain? Ages 8-11 Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a first come, […]
Oceanfront Area Library
700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time! Weekly Themes: 1st Tuesday: Gaming 2nd Tuesday: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, […]
CNU's Ferguson Center for the Arts
1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News
Looking for a fun night out with the kids? Experience the delights of Dinosaur World Live in this "roarsome" interactive show for the entire family! Discover a prehistoric world of astonishing (and remarkably lifelike) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive […]
Morgan Memorial Library
443 W. Washington Street, Suffolk
Get ready to explore and learn! Each session we focus on a different Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) theme with a variety of fun, related activities. For elementary ages. Schedule of event: January 13 at Morgan Memorial February 24 […]
Berkley Community Center
121 W Liberty St, Norfolk
Whether you’re a spades pro or just learning the game, this is the perfect chance to hang out, make new friends, and enjoy some classic card fun. Bring your game face and get ready for a fun night!
Bold Mariner Brewing Company
1901 East Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk
Come out for a free monthly community night at Bold Mariner. it's a family friendly event to make some trades, battle some foes or rip and sip. BRING YOUR BINDERS, DECKS, PLAYMATS. TRADE POKEMON CARDS WITH OTHER COLLECTORS. BATTLE YOUR […]
Princess Anne Area Library
1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach
Come view fresh artwork from local students here in our community! Each month, one of our local schools will display artwork from their students and we invite you to celebrate their art. During the reception, attendees will learn how to […]
O-66...clickety click! Join us for a free BINGO night at Tabb Library. Enjoy multiple rounds of friendly competition and good natured banter. Registration is required as seats are limited. Each round winner gets to select a prize from our awesome […]
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr, Virginia Beach
This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA. It is for any newly pregnant or postpartum parents who may be experiencing a perinatal or postpartum Mood […]
Princess Anne Area Library
1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach
Join us at Princess Anne Area Library to discuss this months selected title Diva by Daisy Goodwin . Book club copies are available for check-out at the Princess Anne information desk. Adults 18+. Registration is required.
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News
Calling all talented individuals, aspiring performers, and lovers of good vibes! Experience the magic of our free month open mic night at 25 Mics. It's a family-friendly event where the community gathers to celebrate local talent. Whether you're a budding […]
Tower of Games
5405 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our Magic: The Gathering Commander Night! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Tuesday at 7:00pm! Sign-ups start from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Entry Fee: $5 Format/Structure: Commander, Pods for Casual/Optimized, 2 […]