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Coastal School offers both 2-day and 4-day options for homeschool students in grades 1-12. We provide a fully personalized curriculum that allows students to pursue areas of strength while growing in areas of weakness. We'd love to connected with you! […]
Chesapeake Central Library
298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake
Taste history at the library. Explore the stacks for recipes inspired by Black stories. Have a favorite? Share a copy in the drop box. At months end, well compile recipes for a community cookbook.
Chesapeake Central Library
298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake
Celebrate 100 years of Black History in 100 quilts. The quilts will be on display throughout the library all month. This years theme is Black Resilience: The Underground Railroad and Beyond.
Explore the history of African American heritage across 250 years of US military history. African Americans have served in the US Armed Forces from the earliest days of the country. From Crispin Attucks to Colin Powell, learn about the service […]
Willow Oaks Branch Library
227 Fox Hill Rd, Hampton
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
Latitude Climbing & Fitness VB
4554 Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 970, Virginia Beach
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 […]
TCC Joint-Use Library
1700 College Crescent, 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 caregiver. Registration is required.
JEB Fort Story One Stop
864 Omaha Beach Rd, Virginia Beach
Explore an early literacy adventure with JEB Fort Story MWR Library. Join us at One Stop every first and third Thursday of the month and check out our early literacy station from 9 AM to 5 PM. We will have […]
Chesapeake Central Library
298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program is for ages 1-2 years old.
Kempsville Area Library
832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach
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 required. Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff member will let you […]
MEO Central Library
4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
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 required. Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff member will let you […]
Great Neck Area Library
1251 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach
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 […]
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach
Wednesdays | 9:30am-10:00am | South Building. Join us for a fun animal-based toddler program to learn a letter or number, read a story, and then meet and move like an animal ambassador. Included with your admission and FREE for Members!
Bayside Area Library
936 Independence Blvd, 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.
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 […]
TCC Joint-Use Library
1700 College Crescent, 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 caregiver. Registration is required.
Morgan Memorial Library
443 W. Washington Street, Suffolk
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for littles and their caregivers. Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime is geared for birth through 24 months.
Exact location information will be sent out after registration!
Firefly Explorers (Virginia Beach, Wednesday, Ages 3-6), "Winter Drop-In" Series with Firefly Explorers Nature School Come explore with us this winter in Virginia Beach! You can choose to join us for one class, or sign up for the whole winter. […]
Princess Anne Area Library
1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach
Learn to use our Silhouette Cameo 4 desktop cutting machine! This orientation session, guided by library staff, covers everything you need to know to begin reserving time to work independently on our Silhouette Cameo 4 including: Identifying components of the […]
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 […]
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).Students participating in […]
MEO Central Library
4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
Throughout the month of February, contribute to our Black History Month: Community Art Project inspired by visual artist Raymond Saunders. Stop by Central Library's youth area and design a piece of art to add to our community-assembled art wall.
South Norfolk Memorial Library
801 Poindexter St, Chesapeake
Unleash your next literary adventure or cinematic thrill at our monthly book sale! Browse a diverse collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs, all at incredible prices.
MEO Central Library
4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, 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.
Princess Anne Area Library
1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach
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.
Yorktown Library
8500 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown
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 February 9, […]
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on February 9, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]
Chesapeake Central Library
298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program is for ages 1-2 years old.
Kempsville Area Library
832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach
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 required.
Great Neck Area Library
1251 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach
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.
Join us for our final story time of the year as we enjoy stories, songs, and activities with new friends! Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail [email protected].
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
110 W. Finney Ave., Suffolk
Combining live drumming, dynamic vocal performances, and uplifting stories, One creates an unforgettable experience filled with music, movement, and meaning. Featuring Arts for Learning's Riddick Dance Company.
Lafayette Branch, Norfolk Public Library
1610 Cromwell Dr., 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)
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 […]
Major Hillard Library
824 Old George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake
January 7 Meet the Robinsons (2007), rated G The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), rated PG January 14 The Bad Guys (2022), rated PG Jumanji (1995), rated PG January 21 The Bad Guys 2 […]
Morgan Memorial Library
443 W. Washington Street, Suffolk
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for toddlers and preschoolers and their caregivers. Toddler & Preschool Storytime is geared for ages 2-5.
Bayside Area Library
936 Independence Blvd, 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 […]
Yorktown Library
8500 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown
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 February 9, […]
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on February 9, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]
Create art inspired by the works of David Drake, Clementine Hunter and Horace Pippin. For children ages 3-7. Registration is not required. Attendance will be managed on a first come, first served basis.
James City County Library
7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg
Calling all LEGO® engineers! Join us for 9 sessions of building your LEGO® engineering skills with our LEGO® Education SPIKE kits. These sessions are presented at an introductory level for kids ages 6-8. Registration is required; sign up online or by calling 757-741-3300, […]
Outside the Lines Art Studio
617 Colonial Ave., Norfolk
Explore art with all 5 senses in the area's only sensory art studio! Drop in only. Ages 5+ may be dropped off for $15.00 per hour or an adult may stay and create with your artist as long as they […]
Hermitage Museum & Gardens
7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk
Wednesday, 2/18 from 1:00pm – 3:00 pm Held at The Goode Family Visual Arts School $10 Members | $15 Non-Members learn more about memberships Does trying to name the trees in your own neighborhood overwhelm you? Don’t be daunted! Put on […]
Kidcreate Studio
12715 Warwick Blvd Suite D, Newport News
Calling all doodlers! Are you ready to take your drawings to the next level? We’ve got the perfect class for you! In this beginning drawing class designed specifically for young artists, we’ll learn and master a simple step-by-step method to […]
Poquoson Public Library
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson
Join us for early learning fun with a focus on STEAM elements as we explore picture books and create hands-on book-based art, science, and math activities for your preschooler. Separate registration is required for each date.
Oceanfront Area Library
700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you dont mind getting messy! Ages 3 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Princess Anne Area Library
1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach
Practice creative problem solving and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5 with a caretaker. Registration is required
Kempsville Area Library
832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach
Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults ages 18+. Registration is not required.
Pungo Blackwater Library
916 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach
Learn about the benefits of using Ancestry with your Virginia Beach Public Library card! We will cover the basics of getting started in your family research, building a family tree, and provide some searching tips as well. Adults. Registration is […]
Q-Masters Billiards
5612 Princess Anne Rd, , Virginia Beach
Up to 5 Players per Table (Adults & Minors) IT'S YOUR SHOT-LET'S GO! INCLUDES: 2 Hours of Pool Play (Up to 5 Players) Soft Drinks, Tea, and Coffee Q-Sampler Appetizer or Jacked Up Nachos
Kempsville Area Library
832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach
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.
AMF York Lanes/ Bowlero York
4200 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown
Youth volunteers will bowl with Special Olympians from January 7th to February 25th. Location: Bowlero Yorktown —formerly AMF York Lanes Details: Youth volunteers will be assigned to a lane at Bowlero York (formerly AMF York Lanes), where they’ll become “bowling […]
Virginia Beach SPCA
3040 Holland Road, Virginia Beach
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 […]
Oceanfront Area Library
700 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Grades K-5. Registration is required.
Russell Memorial Library
2808 Taylor Rd, Chesapeake
Ready for spring? Join us to learn about seeds and plants in preparation for spring gardening. You'll even make a mini greenhouse to start growing your own seeds!
Visit Library2Go stops around the community to check out books, play as a family, do crafts, and more! Library2Go is a library on wheels or bookmobile that provides library services to neighborhoods and community partners. In addition to a collection […]
Blyden Branch Library
897 East Princess Anne Road, Norfolk
Each Wednesday during this Black History Month, the youth will learn about different African Americans and create their own art inspired by them. Week 1: United We Stand Week 2: Baddies on the Mic' Week 3: Grandfather Time Week 4: […]
Mary W Jackson Neighborhood Center
231 Lincoln Street, Hampton
Participants will participate in various activities, including mentoring, gaming, conflict resolution, and etiquette classes. Free Ages:6-17 The membership application must be completed and returned by the Parent/ Guardian. Please be sure the application is signed by the parent on the […]
North Suffolk Library
2000 Bennets Creek Park Road, Suffolk
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 […]
Join us for a fun, drop in LEGO time just for kids in PreK5th grade! Weve got tons of LEGO bricks, cool pieces, and a new theme each sessionbuild your own way or follow the theme. A creative, hands-on program […]
Come get sideways on our indoor RC drift track! Track is open every day during store hours but you'll find the most drivers at the track on Wednesday night. Open to all skill levels!RWD vehicles only running the designated track […]
Sky's The Limit Yoga Co
115 W 25th street Suite A, Norfolk
Are you the parent to a toddler? Are you looking for safe fun for your toddler outside of daycare? If so Toddler Yoga is for you! Susan White is one of our kid's yoga teachers + a preschool teacher right […]
Pretlow Branch Library
111 West Ocean View Avenue, 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) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for […]
JEB Fort Story One Stop
864 Omaha Beach Rd, Virginia Beach
Discover and play with JEB Fort Story MWR Library. Join us for some STEAM filled fun on Wednesday, February 18 at 4:30 PM inside Fort Story One Stop. Get hands on with science experiments, stories, and crafts. This is free […]
Pearl Bailey Library
2510 Wickham Ave, Newport News
Do you love to cook or want to learn how to make tasty things to share with your family and friends? Join our Teen Chef Club at Pearl Bailey Library! Each meeting we will have a different recipe or challenge, […]
TADA School of Performing Arts
3126 Kings Hwy, Suffolk
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 […]
n honor of Black History Month, join us at Main Street Library for a bold and creative art experience inspired by the legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat! Learn about Basquiat’s life, his unique graffiti-influenced style, and how he used art to […]
Princess Anne Area Library
1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach
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 […]
TCC Joint-Use Library
1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach
Learn to design a paper lantern template using Silhouette Studio! Participants will focus on mastering precision design tools for accurately placing cut lines and shapes. While no cutting will take place during the session, those who have completed a Silhouette […]
Windsor Woods Area Library
3612 South Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach
To highlight the important contributions that African Americans have made to society at large and specifically the arts, Windsor Woods Area Library invites you to learn about Jean-Michel Basquiat, a neo-expressionist artist. You will then have the opportunity to mimic […]
Bayside Area Library
936 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach
Join us for a makerspace meet up where we'll create new things and learn how to use new technology and creative tools. Teens. Registration is not required.
Vintage Vibe Home
232 Centerville Turnpike N, Chesapeake
Stencils, Stripes and Stain ClassWednesday February 18th5:30 to 7:30ishLearn how to use water-based stain, paint crisp stripes and stencils using Dixie Belle products. Create your own design on a wood round for a one of a kind door hanger or […]
Oakland Recreation Center
5505 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk
Have fun with friends and enjoy a crafty evening at Oakland Recreation Center by making your own emoji keychain at Beading Buddies! Age 6+ registration requiredFor more information contact (757) 514-7250 or [email protected].
Nike Park
13036 Nike Park Road Carrollton, Isle of Wight
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm Nike Park Recreation Center $5 per class- Pay at the door Ages 12+ For more information, contact Janette Jeffrey at 757-356-0851
MEO Central Library
4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English. Adults. Registration required. When you register you are registering for the series. The class is every Wednesday as listed in the drop down […]
Famous Uncle Al's - Holland
3972 Holland Road Ste 120, Virginia Beach
Welcome to Classic Bingo Night at Famous Uncle Al's Dog House! Join us for a fun-filled evening of bingo, laughter, and excitement. Get ready to shout "Bingo!" as you mark off numbers on your card and compete for amazing prizes. […]
757 Creative Reuse Center
MacArthur Center 3000 Monticello Ave, Norfolk
Join us with your fiber craft of choice!Bring your knitting, crochet, needlework or hand sewing projects and join us for an evening of crafting and community in The Art Room. Feel free to bring drinks and snacks! Third Wednesday of […]
Limited meals available on a first-come, first-served basis. One meal per person. Must be present to claim. The event will end early once meals run out—so come early and enjoy a delicious lunch while supplies last! The menu will be […]
Greenbrier Family Skate Center
1409 Stephanie Way, Chesapeake
Wednesday & Thursday Family Nights **ALL You Can Eat PIZZA Nights 6-8:30pm *FREE Pizza ends at 8pm Admission: $12.00 (skaters) $6.00 (non-skaters) ** Wednesday: Family Mix Music ** Thursday: All Gospel/Christian Music Mix
Poquoson Public Library
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson
Do you love to watch anime, read manga, or even draw characters? At Anime Club, we read and discuss manga, choose anime shows and movies to watch together, and play various games, do crafts, and other fun activities related to […]
TADA School of Performing Arts
3126 Kings Hwy, Suffolk
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 […]
TADA School of Performing Arts
3126 Kings Hwy, Suffolk
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 […]
Learn the basics of MIG Welding in this introductory class. This workshop is for any DIY person who can work a hot-glue gun and is ready to move to metal work with a basic wire-feed or MIG (Metal inert gas) […]
Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium
4501 Elkhorn Ave at ODU, Norfolk
Open To: General Public Campus Community Students Faculty and Staff Alumni 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 […]
Tower of Games
5405 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our One Piece TCG Weekly tournament! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Wednesday at 7:00PM! Entry Fee: $5.00 Format/Structure: Standard Constructed, 45 min rounds, Best of 3 […]
Tower of Games
5405 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our Altered Weekly tournament! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Wednesday at 7:30PM! Entry Fee: $5.00 Format/Structure: Standard Constructed, 50min round time, 3 rounds, Best of 1 Prizes: Booster […]
Ballet Virginia, Coastal Virginia's ballet company, presents contemporary and classical works by Artistic Director Lydia Roberts Coco, with a focus on hope and unity. Ms. Coco, a former principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will tap into […]