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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, […]
Join us for a day of fun and adventure at one of our Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast events. Learn about our programs, plus get a free patch and activity kit to take home!
To celebrate National Library Card Month, take part in a 2D scavenger hunt, I Spy style! Complete a different hunt each week for a small prize!
Turn your classroom into an unforgettable adventure! Join fellow homeschool families during Homeschool Discovery Days at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, where education and excitement come together in one incredible experience. Students will explore the science behind world-class roller coasters, discover fascinating […]
Homeschool students will love discovering the sights and sounds of the 17th and 18th centuries while learning about their nation’s history. A special ticket offers homeschool families unlimited admission to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown during […]
During these special times, homeschoolers and their families can discover history brought to life at a special discounted rate. Step into the 18th century with hands-on history, immersive experiences, and expert guides who bring the past to life. Students won’t […]
Date: September 7 – 12, 2026 Location: Historic Downtown Suffolk, VA & Surrounding Waterways Art is coming to life in the open air! Join the Suffolk Art League, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, and Suffolk Tourism for a week-long celebration […]
Find your next great read at the Friends of the Library book sale at Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee library! Fill a bag for just $5, bring your own bag, any size. Through September or while supplies last.
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 […]
Full of exciting, engaging lessons and activities set amongst our one-of-a-kind museum collection, students are sure to have fun learning. Whether it's a focus on STEM, history, social studies, or even art, our Museum educators will provide an unforgettable learning experience for every student.
Join us Year 6! September 11th-13th Norfolk, VATidewater Horror Convention has grown into a community gathering where fans can connect with their favorite stars, discover new creators, and share their love of the horror genre in a welcoming and inclusive […]
We run to remember the lives lost in September 2001. Join JEB Little Creek MWR Fitness for our remembrance run on Friday, September 11 at Rockwell Hall Gym. Same day registration will be open from 6 to 6:50 AM and the […]
On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people in New York City, at the Pentagon, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, lost their lives during the terrorist attacks, which changed our lives forever. Join us as we remember those who perished, to honor […]
Step to the rhythm and get your body moving! This beginner-friendly line dance class will teach you all the necessary steps to turn cardio into a dance party! Get a sweat in and have fun doing it! - Bring water. […]
Spectacular Back-to-School Crop 🎉 Celebrate the start of a new school year in the company of friends! As the kids settle into their classrooms, it’s the perfect time for you to focus on finishing album projects quickly and easily. This is more than just a crop—it’s a social gathering where you can share ideas!
$20 One Day | $35 Both Days
✨ WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• A full table with plenty of personal cropping space
• Prizes & drawings throughout the event
• Creative Memories Supply Store with current favorites and Last Chance goodies
• Product & idea displays
• Hands-on demos, tips and inspiration
• Lots of time to create, laugh and visit with friends!
🥪 MEALS:
Bring your own meals or order out. A refrigerator, ice machine and microwave will be available. Please remember your serving and eating utensils.
⚡ EXTRAS:
Need electricity? Bring a surge protector and extension cord.
🥫 Bring at least one non-perishable food item for the Church Pantry and receive a door-prize entry for each donation!
💆 MASSAGES AVAILABLE!
Chair Massage — $1/minute
Table Massage — $38/30 minutes or $75/hour
👯 BRING A FRIEND!
Know someone who has photos they’ve been meaning to organize? This is the perfect opportunity to introduce them to scrapbooking and photo preservation. Beginners are absolutely welcome!
❤️ Come spend a day — or better yet, the whole weekend — doing something just for YOU!
Community: City of Hampton 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 structured program. Ages 3 to 24 […]
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 is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program. Ages […]
A young goat is ready to prove that heroes come in all shapes and sizes! This inspiring, animated adventure is full of laughter, friendship, and courage. It's rated PG with a runtime of 93 minutes.
Come enjoy a special story time with Crime Prevention Specialist Kevin Taylor from the York-Poquoson Sheriffs Office as he shares some of his favorite stories with preschoolers and their families. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on […]
Join us for fun filled programs where kids can explore, create, move and dance in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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.
Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Community: City of Hampton create a caterpillar after storytime! join us the second friday every month after family storytime for a fun family craft.
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
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) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for […]
Join the local Fire Department to honor the fallen men and women of 9/11 and climb the Cape Henry lighthouse in memorial. Ten tower climbs equals the amount of stairs climbed on that day. Yellow remembrance roses will be available […]
The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is proud to offer the EZ Child ID Digital Fingerprinting System, a comprehensive service that captures your child's fingerprints, photo, medical information, and a short video. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on […]
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for children ages 1-3, parents, and caregivers. Each program includes a visit from a local childhood-development expert as well as free play, an art activity, circle time and resources […]
Portsmouth Public Library's Homeschool Meetup is back for the Fall! We will be connecting in a hybrid (virtual and in person) format for this 6 week session. This fall, we will be learning about nature and sustainability! We will meet […]
Explore “One of Many, One, ” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience at Suffolk Downtown Festival Park from September 11-13. This museum is free and open to the public. at Suffolk's Downtown Festival Park from September 11-13. This hands-on, immersive museum […]
Pack your gear and get ready for a night under the starts at WPNSTA Yorktown MWR Community Recreation’s Great Navy Campout. We will be leaving for Luray on Friday, September 11 at 11 AM and will return on Sunday, September […]
Join us for Chess Club from 1-3 pm. For ages 7-17. New members are welcome! No registration required.
Join us for interactive stories, simple sensory play, and a calm environment where kids can explore, move, and engage at their own pace. (Ages 3-10) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards […]
Join Arts for Learning's Nfon Asuquo to explore mixed media through paint pouring and splatter techniques while discovering art traditions from around the world. Get messy, experiment with color and movement, and create your own unique artwork.
Visual artist Nfon Asuquo is coming to guide us through creating fun, "Splash and Flow" nebula paintings! Supplies are included. **Participants may get paint on shoes or clothing. Please be sure to bring appropriate clothing to wear during the event […]
Come adopt the perfect pet...a rock!
You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Hampton Roads! We are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local families will be selling their gently-used items priced 60-90% off retail! Since each item is inspected, you can […]
Designed for struggling readers, kids can read to non-judgemental therapy dogs to develop confidence in their reading skill
Join us for a night of fun filled with sports for kids ages 7-14. Your child will be taught basic knowledge of a variety of sports including pickleball, kickball and more. Games will be played to demonstrate the skills taught […]
Join us for a night of fun filled with sports for kids ages 7-14. Your child will be taught basic knowledge of a variety of sports including pickleball, kickball and more. Games will be played to demonstrate the skills taught […]
Enjoy an evening of games and activities with TR! TR and Inclusion staff will be on site to answer any questions parents/guardians may have about our programs and services. TR Kids Night Out takes place on the 2nd Friday of […]
Come see Intangible Cats a River Walk favorite!! Food Trucks start at 5pm
Enjoy a great family outdoor adventure at NSA Portsmouth, VA MWR Community Recreation’s Great Navy Campout. Join us at the ball field by the bowling alley from 5 PM on Friday, September 11 through 7 AM on Saturday, September 12. […]
Music Bingo is a fun filled and fast paced take on traditional bingo! Players are given a bingo card where traditional bingo numbers have been replaced with song names, music titles, or singers. Our host plays 10-15 second clips of […]
These clinics are for participants who are interested in improving their stroke technique. Each clinic includes starts and turns elements for that stroke. Prerequisite: Swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 meters/yards) using a good […]
BINGO, MUSIC & A WHOLE LOT OF FUN! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH Games Start at 6:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 5:00 PMGet ready to SING IT, DANCE IT & BINGO IT! $25 PER PERSON Includes 10 FUN-FILLED GAMES! AMAZING PRIZES! CASH PRIZES! FOOD! ALCOHOL! DANCING! SINGING! AND LOADS OF FAMILY FUN! GET YOUR TICKETS!Venmo: […]
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic planter from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. After […]
Admission is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Reserve a seat at: https://help.tcc.edu/s/article/Planetarium Arrive at least 10 minutes early to guarantee your reservation. 6:00 pm Birth of Planet Earth All Dome Planetarium Show Narrated by Richard Dormer. Scientists now […]
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Virginia Beach. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at St. John's Episcopal Church under the […]
Dive-In Movies are back! The entire park will be open until 9 PM. Admission is only $29.99 at the ticket window after 4 PM, or included with your season pass. Silver Passholders can bring an UNLIMITED number of friends for […]
The Proteus Festival Music Contest is for emerging and early-career musical artists! See performances from our five finalists at Proteus Festival, and watch as a winner is crowned by a panel of music industry professionals. The grand prize is a […]
Randy Roberts Returns to Norfolk! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, glamour, and pure entertainment as Norfolk native Randy Roberts returns to the city where it all began! Randy got his start with The Hurrah Players as a teenager before launching an extraordinary international career spanning nearly 40 years. From Las Vegas, Madrid, London, and Key West to NBC's America's Got Talent, Randy has wowed audiences around the world with his incredible talent and unforgettable performances. With dazzling costumes, quick-witted comedy, and a powerhouse voice, Randy brings legendary icons to life right before your eyes in a spectacular cabaret-style show. Expect a dash of Bette Midler, a sprinkle of Cher, a splash of Liza Minnelli, and plenty of Randy's own unforgettable charm. Come celebrate all things show biz featuring sparkly gowns, scintillating banter, unforgettable music, and world-class entertainment that will leave you laughing, singing, and cheering for mor
Randy Roberts Returns to Norfolk!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, glamour, and pure entertainment as Norfolk native Randy Roberts returns to the city where it all began! Randy got his start with The Hurrah Players as a teenager before launching an extraordinary international career spanning nearly 40 years. From Las Vegas, Madrid, London, and Key West to NBC's America's Got Talent, Randy has wowed audiences around the world with his incredible talent and unforgettable performances.
With dazzling costumes, quick-witted comedy, and a powerhouse voice, Randy brings legendary icons to life right before your eyes in a spectacular cabaret-style show. Expect a dash of Bette Midler, a sprinkle of Cher, a splash of Liza Minnelli, and plenty of Randy's own unforgettable charm.
Come celebrate all things show biz! It's an evening of Divas, Drag, and Drama (light on the drama!) featuring sparkly gowns, scintillating banter, unforgettable music, and world-class entertainment that will leave you laughing, singing, and cheering for more.
Two dates to choose from:
Friday, September 11, 2026 and Saturday, September 12, 2026
Showtime: 8:00 PM
The Hugh R. Copeland Center
Tickets are on sale now at hurrahplayers.com .
Cash bar available.
Learn more about Randy at randyroberts.net.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Jerry Duck Memorial Scholarship Fund, helping ensure that financial need never stands in the way of a child's opportunity to participate in the performing arts.
Please Note: Ticket purchases are at the buyer's discretion. Parents are responsible for reviewing the show's content and determining its appropriateness for their children.
Return to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and […]
8:30 pm: Rock Music Laser Light Show-The Beatles Laser Light Show accompanied by songs by the Beatles, including A Hard Day's Night, Help Octopus Garden, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, and Magical Mystery Tour. To make reservations for this show, click […]
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Virginia Beach. Get your tickets now to discover the music of The Beatles at St. John's Episcopal Church under the gentle glow […]
You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Hampton Roads! We are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local families will be selling their gently-used items priced 60-90% off retail! Since each item is inspected, you can […]
You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Hampton Roads! We are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local families will be selling their gently-used items priced 60-90% off retail! Since each item is inspected, you can […]
You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Hampton Roads! We are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local families will be selling their gently-used items priced 60-90% off retail! Since each item is inspected, you can […]
You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Hampton Roads! We are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local families will be selling their gently-used items priced 60-90% off retail! Since each item is inspected, you can […]
You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Hampton Roads! We are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local families will be selling their gently-used items priced 60-90% off retail! Since each item is inspected, you can […]
You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Hampton Roads! We are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local families will be selling their gently-used items priced 60-90% off retail! Since each item is inspected, you can […]
You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Hampton Roads! We are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local families will be selling their gently-used items priced 60-90% off retail! Since each item is inspected, you can […]
You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Hampton Roads! We are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local families will be selling their gently-used items priced 60-90% off retail! Since each item is inspected, you can […]