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It’s time to make magical memories this holiday season! Enjoy festive photos with Santa, and capture a moment you’ll treasure for years to come. Reserve your spot for this timeless tradition.
Don't miss Santa pictures at Greenbrier Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time.
Skate the Riverwalk at this all-new ice rink inside Norfolk’s beloved Winterfest on the Wisconsin celebration. Glide under twinkling lights, surrounded by the charm of the holidays, festive music, and the joyful energy of the waterfront. Whether you're sipping cocoa […]
Stroll through over two million dazzling lights, enjoy live entertainment, and explore the all-new Kingdom of the Snow Queen, a 30,000 sq. ft. indoor experience filled with wonder.
Entry period: November 14 - December 13, 2025. Great Gingerbread Train Competition participants are encouraged to learn about and craft trains that were vital to the region’s timbering and lumber industry in the Great Dismal Swamp from the 1830s until […]
Our annual Cards for Veterans Program returns for another year! During opening hours, come to our Visitor Center to make a holiday card wishing cheer and goodwill to our local Hampton Roads veterans! Cards will be delivered to local VA […]
Now in its 33rd season, Virginia’s first holiday drive-through light show features two miles of fanciful holiday scenes created with over one million lights. Installations include light tunnels, falling snow, penguins, polar bears, snowmen, and more! Travel through the seasons […]
Hey Kids of All Ages! Prepare Your Letters to Santa! Poquoson has been designated as an “Official Mailing Station” for the North Pole. The Office of Community Recreation will have 2 Special Mailboxes located in the City to receive Letters: […]
Take the stress out of holiday wrapping! Join NSA HR – Portsmouth MWR Community Recreation at our gift-wrapping station beginning Monday, December 1 through Tuesday, December 23. We will provide the wrapping paper, ribbon, and bows. This event is free […]
Wrapping paper, gift bags, and more! JEB Fort Story MWR Library will have a gift-wrapping station inside One Stop beginning Monday, December 1 through Wednesday, December 31. Stop by and wrap your gift or donate materials for others to use. […]
In November 2025, the ViBe Creative District teamed up Atlantic Park to feature ViBe artists, students from VBSchools National Art Honor Society clubs and local creatives to hand paint surf boards for a 30 foot surfboard tree public art […]
Tis the Season to Bake Sweet Treats | Saturday, December 27, 2025 Are you the secret weapon at every Bake Sale? Do you have dreams of participating in The Great British Bake Off? Well, get ready for the most creative baking […]
Complimentary Golf Cart Tours of the ViBe Creative District are offered for FREE year-round! Must schedule in advance. A ViBe representative will drive you around for a 1-hour guided tour of the arts district. Restricted to persons with physical disabilities […]
Spread some holiday cheer with NSA HR – Portsmouth MWR Community Recreation! We will have a holiday card station available for use beginning Monday, December 8 through Friday, December 12. Come fill out a card and we will mail it […]
Norfolk’s first-ever lighted waterfront trail Stroll the all-new Winterfest Riverwalk, a free, mile-long illuminated experience stretching from the Pagoda & Oriental Gardens around the Battleship and through Town Point Park. Explore dazzling lighted trees, waterfront photo moments, and festive music […]
Enjoy a magical walk through the Garden’s national award-winning holiday lights. MORE Sparkles, MORE Surprises, MORE fun! As you stroll through the dazzling displays of the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights, we’ve made sure your holiday cravings are covered! Along […]
Experience the enchantment of jumping fish, musical crabs, lively elves, and joyous penguins dancing in illuminated splendor against the moonlit backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. The 2025 BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach promises lifelong memories with a […]
Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm Fridays-Saturdays 5:30-10pm Sundays 5:30-9:00pm The display will run nightly (weather permitting) from November 22 through Christmas Eve. Character Nights with Buddy, Santa, the Grinch, Elmo, and Cookie Monster will be December 13th and 20th from 6-8pm. This […]
November 27, 2025 to New Year's Day from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. nightly Experience this drive-through light display of holiday themes from the comfort of your car. It's sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
Welcome to Sheely family lights! Come out and see us Thanksgiving through New Year's Day!
The Lights Are Back — and This Year, They Shine for Cooper This holiday season, our Christmas light show is dedicated to a very special boy — Cooper, our loyal and loving pup who crossed the rainbow bridge this October. […]
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.
Ring in the Holiday Season with friends and family at our annual Christmas Village! For two magical weekends, the Christmas Village will transform our campus into an enchanting place where wonders of Christmas are on full display. Featuring stunning light […]
Shop local and save! Holiday Market Dec 5–8 with vendors, giveaways, 20% off plants & ornament making for kids! 🎄 PlantHouse Holiday Market 🎄 December 5th – 8th Celebrate the season with four days of festive fun and holiday shopping! ✨ Here’s what’s […]
Christmas in the Country at Triple R Ranch! 🎄 Drive through a winter wonderland of lights and enjoy your favorite holiday treats! 🗓 December 5th–20th | 5:00–8:00 PM 🎁 No tickets needed — donations welcome to help support Triple R […]
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 […]
Messy Play Monday is a guided sensory play session designed for children ages 0–4. Each week features a new taste-safe sensory theme—think squishy textures, colorful creations, and playful exploration that engages all the senses. This hands-on experience helps young children […]
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; […]
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 […]
Spill the Tea: Postpartum Support & Play Group Motherhood is beautiful, but it's also real—and sometimes you just need a place to share what's on your heart, from the glorious wins to the toughest struggles. Join us for a warm […]
Ages 16-23 months with caregiver/parent. A program for toddlers to gain some motor skills while having fun! In this program we will introduce your little ones to various musical instruments and let them play and dance along with music! This […]
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.
In this interactive storytime, we give a gentle introduction to the wonderful world of books and reading. Using a combination of books, music, and fingerplay, we set the stage for skills in early language, rhythm, and body awareness. For infants […]
Join us after class on Monday, December 8th at 10:30 AM at Chesapeake City Park for some festive Holiday Play-Doh Cookie Sensory Play! Your little ones can roll, cut, squish, and decorate pretend cookies with holiday-themed tools and colors. It’s […]
Book your family's magical Santa photos at Patrick Henry Mall! Professional holiday pictures and Santa portraits are available in Dick's Sporting Goods Court from November 14 through December 24. Perfect for holiday cards and gifts! Schedule your time slot for […]
Craft holiday memories with the whole family. Join us for FREE kids’ crafts. Sign up for live classes, watch pre-recorded videos & more. Dec 8: Winter Wonderland Art Dec 9: Reindeer Pencil Cup Dec 10: Arctic Puppet Show Dec 11: […]
The VBSPCA Little Learners program is a fun and educational experience designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Through engaging stories, songs, and hands-on art activities, participants will explore themes of kindness, compassion, and empathy while learning about animals. Each session also includes […]
Join us during Computer Science Education Week as we design and build a map of Virginia Beach and its landmarks, then program our Indi Sphero cars to tour the city. Ages 8-11. Registration is required.
Join us for a fun and educational event as we explore how people around the world, and right here at home are working to protect wildlife. Learn simple ways you can make a difference!
Don't miss Santa pictures at Greenbrier Mall! Capture Santa photos with your pets every Monday evening! During these fun and furry events, your pet will be paws-itively thrilled to star in a photo with Santa! Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled […]
Make the season paws-itively magical with a holiday photo starring your pet. Whether you’re starting a new tradition or just getting into the Christmas spirit, it’s the perfect way to celebrate together!
Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donors, and the TCC Chess Club. All ages. […]
Ages 6-14 @ Municipal Building Instructor: Maryann Boho Meets 1 Session (Choice of Dates) Dates: December 4 Time: 4:30-6:30pm Cost: Residents $30 Non-residents $40 December 8 Time: 4:30-6:30pm Cost: Residents $30 Non-residents $40 Decorate your own Gingerbread House! We will […]
Calling all 6th-12th graders! The Teen Advisory Board needs you to share your ideas and abilities to make our library and the community a better place. Have fun and use your talents to make a difference as you add terrific […]
Step into the world of wacky experiments and wild discoveries with NAVSTA Norfolk MWR Community Recreation. Join us every second Monday of each month from 5 to 6:30 PM at the community recreation classroom inside building C-9. This event is […]
Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program. Audience: Children Ages 6-11
Kick off your week with family fun!Every Monday from 5 PM to 7 PM, Tacos Y Tequila hosts a Kids Eat Free night — and the fun gets even bigger with FREE face painting by Fun Faces Face Painters! Bring […]
Stop the Spheros from running the grandmas over! Registrants will learn how to program a Sphero before creating a reindeer costume in this fun-filled Computer Science Education Week program. No prior experience with Sphero needed. Ages 8-11. Registration is not […]
Join us on the 2 nd and 3 rd Monday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, & more with different selections each week. Ages 11-18. Registration not required. Weekly Themes 2nd Monday: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) […]
If you love Santa and Mrs. Claus as much as we do, you’re not going to want to miss dinner at our place on Monday, December 8. This amazing couple will be here from 5:30 PM to 7 PM to […]
That mug isnt just for coffee and hot cocoa! Learn how to make breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert, in your mug at Meals in a Mug, our junior chef cooking series. Bring your mug from home or register for […]
Prepare for your next musical theatre production with dance classes geared to teen performers. Ages: 12-17 When: Mondays, September 15 - December 15 Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cost: $150 for 10 classes Drop Ins Welcomed at $20 a […]
Increase your confidence and reading skills through our BARKS program. Read to a therapy dog who will listen well to your interests or follow along with the current book you are reading. Registration required. For elementary ages. Schedule of events: […]
All are invited and welcome to join us on Monday, December 8 @ 7:00pm for refreshments and the sounds of the season from the Deep Creek Treble Choir. Hosted by our United Methodist Men.
The warmth and wonder of the holiday season come alive in this festive performance. From brilliant fanfares to cherished carols, audiences will be treated to a joyful mix of music that celebrates the traditions of Christmas and Hanukkah alike. Purchase […]
*CALL TO BOOK* Release your inner artist at Wine and Design! This fun family friendly activity is perfect for all ages. You will splash, squirt, and throw paint at your canvas to create your very own masterpiece! Bring a playlist […]