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A Taste of Camp with Girl Scouts! (Hampton Roads)

Multiple locations throughout Hampton Roads V
Audience - Family Event

When you’re a Girl Scout, every adventure is an opportunity for unexpected experiences and newfound friendships. Choose a Discover Girl Scout event to attend and get started today!

Free

Photos with the Bunny at Greenbrier Mall (Chesapeake)

Greenbrier Mall 1401 S Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake
List - Spring - Easter

Hop over for Easter Bunny pictures at Greenbrier Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. Hop into the fun at our KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance Parties! Every […]

Photos with the Bunny at Lynnhaven Mall (Virginia Beach)

Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach
List - Spring - Easter

Get dressed in your Easter best and hop on by for a spring-tacular photo session with the adorable Easter Bunny. Hop into the fun at our KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance Parties! Every hour on the hour, kids can dance along […]

Spring Showcase at McDonald Garden Center (Virginia Beach)

McDonald Garden Center - multiple locations Virginia Beach
List - Spring - Festivals

Spring is almost here, and with it comes that familiar feeling, long afternoons outside, dirt under your fingernails, and the kind of backyard moments that turn into lifelong memories. There’s no better time to reset, refresh, and get growing. Join […]

Ongoing

King of Glory Children’s Consignment Sale (Williamsburg)

King of Glory Lutheran Church 4897 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg
Audience - Family Event

Sale Hours:Volunteer Presale: Thursday, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmConsignor Presale: Friday, 8:00 am - 9:00 amPeanut Butter Pals: Friday, 8:30 am get in with a jar of peanut butterPublic Sale: Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Full price)Public Sale: Saturday, […]

Family Storytime at Willow Oaks Branch Library (Hampton)

Willow Oaks Branch Library 227 Fox Hill Rd, Hampton
Audience - Family Event

Community: City of Hampton, VA join us for themed stories, packets, and dancing! ages 2-5 Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=17253929017836534643

Kid Zone Play Day at Booker T. Washington Rec Center (Suffolk)

Booker T Washington Recreation Center 204 Walnut St, Suffolk
Audience - School Age

Looking for something to keep the kids entertained while school is out? Well, look no further than Parks & Recreation's Kid Zone Play Day. For more information, please contact Creekside Recreation Center at 757-514-7245 or Booker T Washington Recreation Center […]

$20

Kid Zone Play Day at Creekside Rec Center (Suffolk)

Creekside Recreation Center 1000 Bennetts Creek Park Road, Suffolk
Audience - School Age

Looking for something to keep the kids entertained while school is out? Well, look no further than Parks & Recreation's Kid Zone Play Day. For more information, please contact Creekside Recreation Center at 757-514-7245 or Booker T Washington Recreation Center […]

$20
Toddler Tuesday

Toddler Tuesday at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach
Audience - Parent & Me

Every Tuesday | First Session at 9:15am, Second Session at 10:15am | South Building. Build early literacy skills through this guided program that makes learning the alphabet fun with engaging animal stories for early learners. Included with your admission and FREE […]

Included with the cost of Admission

Preservation Studio at Chesapeake Central Library (Chesapeake)

Chesapeake Central Library 298 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake
Audience - Free Event

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 […]

Toddler Time at Get Air (Virginia Beach)

Toddler Time at Get Air (Virginia Beach)

Get Air Trampoline Park VB 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach
List - Fitness & Wellness Events

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 […]

$12.99

Baby and Toddler Storytime at Major Hillard Library (Chesapeake)

Major Hillard Library 824 Old George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake
Audience - Free Event

Begin your little ones lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along--Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!

Baby Bookworms at Yorktown Youth Programs Room (Yorktown)

Yorktown Library 8500 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown
Audience - Free Event

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 […]

Preschool Story Time at Tabb Library (Yorktown)

Tabb Library 100 Long Green Blvd, Yorktown
List - Art and Crafting Events

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, […]

Move & Groove at Greenbrier Library (Chesapeake)

Greenbrier Library 1214 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake
Audience - Family Event

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!

Just 2s Storytime at Grissom Library (Newport News)

Grissom Library 366 DeShazor Drive, Newport News
Audience - Family Event

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. […]

Family Storytime at Indian River Library (Chesapeake)

Indian River Library 2320 Old Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake
Audience - Family Event

Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.

STEAM in Color: 2D and 3D Shape Building at North Suffolk Library (Suffolk)

North Suffolk Library 2000 Bennets Creek Park Road, Suffolk
Audience - Free Event

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 […]

Babygarten at Little Creek Branch Library (Norfolk)

Little Creek Branch, Norfolk Public Library 7853 Tarpon Place, Norfolk
Audience - Free Event

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.

ARTful Play at the Hermitage Museum (Norfolk)

Hermitage Museum & Gardens 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk
List - Art and Crafting Events

ARTful Play: Ages 14 months – 3 years Tuesdays, 10:30am- 11:30am Individual One-Day Workshops Members: $12 | Non-members: $15 January 27 February 10 February 24 March 10 It is never too soon to introduce your child to art! Spend the morning […]

$12 – $15

Babygarten at Van Wyck Branch Library (Norfolk)

Van Wyck Branch, Norfolk Public Library 1368 De Bree Ave., Norfolk
List - Art and Crafting Events

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 […]

Baby Bookworms at Yorktown Youth Programs Room (Yorktown)

Yorktown Library 8500 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown
Audience - Free Event

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 […]

Preschool Story Time at Tabb Library (Yorktown)

Tabb Library 100 Long Green Blvd, Yorktown
List - Art and Crafting Events

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, […]

Preschool Storytime at Grissom Library (Newport News)

Grissom Library 366 DeShazor Drive, Newport News
Audience - Family Event

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. […]

Babygarten at Blyden Branch Library (Norfolk)

Blyden Branch Library 897 East Princess Anne Road, Norfolk
Audience - Free Event

Featuring an hour of fun songs, playful movement activities, colorful toys, board books, and great resources for parents, bring your little one to Babygarten to grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! (Ages 0-2)

Babygarten at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library (Norfolk)

Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek 1425 Norchester Ave., Norfolk
Audience - Free Event

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)

Raising Readers Storytime at Willow Oaks Branch Library (Hampton)

Willow Oaks Branch Library 227 Fox Hill Rd, Hampton
Audience - Family Event

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

First Landing State Park Speaker Series Featuring Cape Henry Lighthouse (Virginia Beach)

First Landing State Park 2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach
List - Spring - Womens History Month (March)

Did you know that lighthouse keeping wasn’t just a man’s job?  Learn about the three female keepers, Julia A.P Harding, Mary Creekmore and Carrie Richardson at the Cape Henry Lighthouse.  Explore Ida Lewis, one of the most well-known light keepers […]

Tour of Ryan Resilience Lab (Norfolk)

Tour of Ryan Resilience Lab (Norfolk)

Ryan Resilience Lab 4610 Colley Avenue, Norfolk
Audience - Free Event

Are you curious about how we can live in harmony with nature and adapt to the challenges of climate change? Do you want to see how cutting-edge design and technology can create a resilient and sustainable urban coastal community? Do […]

Math Mania (Ages 6 to 9) at YMCA of Portsmouth (Portsmouth)

Portsmouth YMCA 4900 High St W, Portsmouth
Audience - School Age

Member Price One Time: $20.00 Non-Member Price One Time: $30.00 Your elementary school aged child will discover fun activities, experiments, and build new friendships while immersing themselves in interesting and age appropriate subjects.

Homework Help at Cuffee Library (Chesapeake)

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library 2726 Border Road, Chesapeake
Audience - Free Event

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Dont forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Tuesday Night Cruz In (Chesapeake)

Tuesday Night Cruz In (Chesapeake)

Edinburgh North Shopping Center 157 Hillcrest Pkwy, Chesapeake
Audience - Family Event

(Weekly) Southern Chesapeake Tuesday Night Cruz-in Located at Edinburgh North Shopping Center, Hillcrest Pkwy., Chesapeake. Every Tuesday at 4 pm, Edinburgh Target parking lot, Across from Chick fil-a. Everyone welcome. Bring your "Cars" to laid back cruz-in. Friendly Folks.

Sunset Toddler Time at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

Pretlow Branch Library 111 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk
Audience - Free Event

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 […]

Homework Help at Cuffee Library (Chesapeake)

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library 2726 Border Road, Chesapeake
Audience - Free Event

Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Dont forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.

Kids Aerial Class (Virginia Beach)

Kids & Teens Beginner Aerial Class (Virginia Beach)

Virginia Beach Aerial Arts Collective (VBAAC) 1724 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach
List - Fitness & Wellness Events

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 […]

$35

Pearl Theatre at Pearl Bailey Library (Newport News)

Pearl Bailey Library 2510 Wickham Ave, Newport News
Audience - Family Event

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and step into the world of acting? Join us for Pearl Theatre at the Pearl Bailey Library on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5 PM! Discover the fundamentals of drama and […]

Military DIY Leprechaun Trap at Langley AFB Bateman Library (Hampton)

Langley AFB Bateman Library 42 Ash Ave Langley AFB, Hampton
List - Spring - St Patricks Day

Are you clever enough to catch a leprechaun this St. Patricks Day? Drop by the library to create your own leprechaun trap to snag yourself a bit o Irish luck this year! All materials provided. For all ages.

Military DIY Leprechaun Trap at Langley AFB Bateman Library (Hampton)

Langley AFB Bateman Library 42 Ash Ave Langley AFB, Hampton
List - Spring - St Patricks Day

Are you clever enough to catch a leprechaun this St. Patricks Day? Drop by the library to create your own leprechaun trap to snag yourself a bit o Irish luck this year! All materials provided. For all ages.

Kids’ Movie Night at Portsmouth Main Library (Portsmouth)

Portsmouth Main Library 601 Court Street, Portsmouth
Audience - Family Event

Watch a free Kids' Movie on the second Tuesday of the month at 5 pm at Churchland Branch Library. Call 757-686-2538 for more information.

Youth Art Month Reception (Virginia Beach)

Virginia Wesleyan 5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Audience - Family Event

Neil Britton Art Gallery, H.C. Hofheimer II Library March 4 - March 29, 2026 Youth Art Month is a national celebration of student art with thousands of participating schools, cities and districts. Each year, Virginia MOCA partners with Virginia Beach Public […]

Jeep Topless Tuesday (Chesapeake)

Jeep Topless Tuesday (Chesapeake)

The Garage Brewery 1011 Eden Way N, Chesapeake
Audience - Family Event

(Every other tues) Topless Tuesdays Located at Garage Brewery | 1011 Eden Way, Chesapeake Calling all Jeep owners & lovers! (O|||||||O) This event is FREE & open to the public! Every other Tuesday from 5:30-9pm Jeepers get 10% OFF their […]

TR Family Game Night (Suffolk)

Bennett's Creek Recreation Center 1500 Bennetts Creek Park Road, Suffolk
List - Gaming Events

Join us for a lively Family Game Night on Friday, March 20, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, where families team up to enjoy friendly competition and see who comes out on top! You'll have the opportunity to meet other […]

$5

Youth Strength Training for Aerialists (Virginia Beach)

Virginia Beach Aerial Arts Collective (VBAAC) 1724 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach
List - Fitness & Wellness Events

Ages 8-15. This class is geared towards young aerialists looking to gain strength by cross training in other areas like weight lifting, handstands and flexibility training. Held in the yoga room upstairs at the studio. Please sign up online to […]

$25

The DIY Den at Tarrallton Community Center (Norfolk)

Tarrallton Community Center & Park 2100 Tarrallton Drive, Norfolk
List - Spring - Read Across America Events (Mar 2)

Join us for fun-filled creative nights at The DIY Den!Each week brings a new hands-on project for all ages to enjoy—arts, crafts, and make-it-yourself creations you can take home. FEB. 10-LOVE/UNITY MAR. 10 - DR.SEUSS/ST. PATRICK'S APR. 7-SPRING/EASTER

BINGO Night at Tabb Library (Yorktown)

Tabb Library 100 Long Green Blvd, Yorktown
Audience - Free Event

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 […]