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Instead of listing all of the Museum Exhibits as individual events we have cleared up some space on the calendar and created a post that will give you an overview of all the current museum exhibits, so you don't miss […]
The exhibition is based on a book she published together with Matthew Bernier, a puppeteer and art therapist at Eastern Virginia Medical School, featuring 42 oil paintings that were used to illustrate the book. Peacock, who is primarily an oil […]
Make Your FREE Santa Photo Reservation - Advance reservations are recommended in all locations and can go quickly. Reserving is easy and free. Santa’s Arrival! The Magic Begins Nov. 5, 2022 Families are invited to Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s for […]
This first Annual 2022 Winter Wonderland Forest is a showcase of holiday trees displayed at the Chesapeake Conference Center decorated to mirror different literature. Students from each Chesapeake Public School will decorate a tree that will be on display from […]
Cruise through the Virginia Beach Town Center and view our one of a kind snow globe art that features the uniqueness of the Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads area this Holiday Season! *Snow Globe Spectacular will be on display for your viewing […]
The Holidays in Ghent Window Decorating Contest is officially underway! Ghent shops and restaurants along the 21st Street and Colley Avenue business district have created festive holiday window displays. Become enchanted with the spirit of the holidays with these merry […]
The Santa Claus Shuffle is a fun, festive, family-friendly activity for individuals of all ages and families throughout the community. If you want a fun way to kick off your holiday season, then join this family-friendly event that promotes BOTH charity and […]
Free admission, activities and parking This year, Santa’s helpers have transformed Denbigh Community Center into Santa’s Workshop with festive holiday décor, painted windows, colorful lights and a sleigh. Free activities for the public include: toy and ornament workshops, children’s gift […]
As a salute to the men and women of the Armed Forces this holiday season, the MacArthur Memorial in downtown Norfolk will host a family friendly program, Holiday Cards for Veterans, Nov. 25 to Dec. 15. During this period, museum […]
For ages 16-24 months with caregiver/parent. Designed to engage toddlers in gaining fine motor skills and tune musical ears while having fun! We will introduce your little ones to various musical instruments and play & dance along to music.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Come make friends with Picasso, Monet, Matisse, Van Gogh and more famous artists. Your mini master will enjoy painting, cutting, scribbling and giggling while creating fantastic works of art - all inspired by famous artists. Books and examples of masterpieces […]
Join Williamsburg Regional Library and stay after storytime or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers while your baby has fun with our toy collection. On the first Monday and Tuesday of each month, experts from […]
Join us for our December Homeschool Science Series! In this class, learn about evergreen trees and how they stay green in winter. Recommended for children ages 6-11 with caregiver participation. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered […]
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. (Ages 3 – 5)
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 […]
Weekend Toddler Times are finally here! We are now offering Toddler Time every Sunday from 8 to 10 am. Get Air offers a special time when the facility is open to little kids (under 46″ tall). Little Air jumpers and […]
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 ages 2 through 3 years, with a parent […]
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 ages 2 through 3 years, with a parent […]
Explore magnetic fields and circuits with LittleBits during Computer Science Education Week! LittleBits are easy-to-use electronic building blocks that snap together with magnets to make learning about circuitry and electronics exciting and engaging. Grade 3-5. Registration required.
Ages birth to 5 years old are welcomed Daycares are encouraged to call ahead of time
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Ages 1–3)
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, 0-2) This is a recurring program on Tuesdays 10:30am - 12:00pm. Note: The formal […]
Say hello to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes! Make crafts and bring your camera to take pictures of your little ones with Santa.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
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. […]
Join us for themed stories, packets and dances. For ages 2 -5. Registration is not required.
November 11 - December 24, 2022. Mondays-Saturdays from 11am-7pm. Sundays from 12-6pm. Pet Nights: Mondays, November 14, 21, & 28 and December 5 from 4-7pm. Santa Cares Day: Sunday, December 4 from 9-10am
Friday November 18th through Christmas Eve! Santa🎅 is coming MacArthur Center so you can capture those magical ✨ memories with family photo 📸 opportunities! He'll be visiting from Friday November 18th until Christmas Eve 🎄 Reservations are strongly recommended 👉 […]
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa’s back! We are thrilled to welcome back Santa this holiday season for everyone to experience Santa Magic, the holiday photo experience presented by Cherry Hill Programs. Santa Magic is open from November 18 - December 24. […]
Visit Santa near Dick's Sporting Goods to capture your Holiday Memories Digital photo packages are available with options to purchase prints. Reservations are strongly recommended. Guests without a reservation may experience longer wait times or be asked to visit at a […]
What’s one thing all great artists have in common? They make a mess, of course! In this class, we’ll create stunning masterpieces while using some of the coolest, messiest art techniques ever. From Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Salvador Dali and more, […]
This program helps foster love and compassion towards animals, helps young readers flourish, and encourages community involvement in the shelter. This program will give readers the opportunity to connect with adoptable animals and practice their reading in a judgement free […]
Join us online for all 12 classes of Winter Workshop! Create a holiday full of merry making. Each day is a different project that you can keep or gift to someone. By signing up, you will receive reminder emails 24 […]
Meet KIBO and Dash, two of the library's robotic toys. With coding, we will make KIBO and Dash shake and dance! Let's enjoy, play and learn together during Computer Science Education Week! Grades K-2. Registration required. Funding for the KIBO educational […]
Challenge your inner engineer with our Legos, building planks, connecting straws and other building materials.
Stop by Park Place Branch Library to enjoy video games, Dungeons & Dragons, a movie night, and more! Suggestions welcome! (Tweens, Teens)
Come and decorate an ornament for the holidays with JEB Fort Story MWR Library at One Stop on Tuesday, December 6 at 4 p.m. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 757-462-7691.
Come show off your reading skills! Join us on the first and third Tuesday of the month to listen to a story and read to a Police Officer. Books will be provided. All levels of readers encouraged. We are collaborating […]
Join us Tuesday nights 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: 1st Tuesday: Anime Club 2nd Tuesday: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) 3rd Tuesday: […]
December 9th is National Llama Day! Come celebrate these magnificent creatures as we learn facts about llamas and make a craft. Loom a llama a colorful sweater to stay warm for winter. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.
If it’s drawing, sketching, and cartooning you’re after, then this is the class for you! In this introductory drawing class, we’ll learn basic techniques and principles of drawing as we create puppies, ponies, people, and more. The kids will master […]
Learn to make some homemade gifts and projects this season. This time, we are making bath fizzies that are great for self-care or a gift for someone special. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.
Hangout at Pearl Bailey's Teen Spot every Tuesday. Meet new people and try something new!
Come celebrate Christmas with Triple R Ranch and see the ranch aglow with lights! ***DRIVE-THRU IS OPEN EACH NIGHT. See below for new events this year! We welcome folks to come anytime between December 1st and 23rd to enjoy […]
Entry to the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights is every evening 5:00PM to 9:00PM (last ticket entry is at 9pm) starting Friday, November 11, 2022 through Sunday, January 1, 2023 including holidays such as: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and […]
Experience this strolling state-of-the-art holiday light show featuring falling snow! Delighting all ages, this animated light show plays every half hour and incorporates a 50′ animated holiday tree, 55 pixel-wrapped perimeter trees, a festive soundtrack and holiday decor that surrounds […]
Nightly light shows feature a 30′ animated holiday tree, beautifully pixel-wrapped perimeter trees and amazing holiday decor perfect for selfies and cards! Free Admission. Free Parking.
Dances Bay Christmas Lights is a local neighborhood run Christmas Light Display in Elizabeth City, NC. We feature multiple houses of lights that go all out and surrounding homes that decorate as well to over a half million lights. Our […]
November 25 - December 31, 2022. Sundays-Thursdays from 5-10pm. Fridays & Saturdays from 5-11pm. WEEKDAY VEHICLE PRICING: $25 General Vehicle Admission $45 RV/bus/limo Admission WEEKEND VEHICLE PRICING: $30 General Vehicle Admission $50 RV/bus/limo Admission With thousands of Christmas lights all […]
Get in touch with your inner artist with a monthly drawing club for children ages 10-12. Registration is required and spaces are limited. Call 757-686-2538 ext. 6626 for more information and registration.
GRADES: K-5 Gingerbread Dreams! We will over indulge in sweet dreams of sugar and spice to create a beautiful gingerbread house complete with all the candy trimmings. A beautiful centerpiece to your holiday table. RESIDENT: $20 NON-RESIDENT: $25
We are excited to welcome back the Tidewater Big Train Operators as they present the largest indoor holiday g-scale train show in Virginia at Avalon Church of Christ. Be sure to check out this FREE annual event as a festive […]
Good things come in little packages! Enjoy a sprinkle of holiday cheer at the inaugural Suffolk Festival of Lights at Sleepy Hole Park. This drive-through light display will be open beginning November 26th, through December 30th, from 5:30 p.m. to […]
There has been much anticipation and excitement for our Christmas Show lite-off and I am proud to announce our "soft" test will be December 2 from 5:30pm - 9:45pm. I anticipate some hiccups with some lights or network so please […]
Celebration in Lights, Virginia’s first drive-through holiday light event, opens for its 30th season on Thanksgiving night (November 24, 2022). Newport News Park will be transformed by over a million individual lights, creating animated holiday and fanciful scenes. For its 30th year, […]
November 18, 2022 – January 1, 2023 Sunday-Thursday 5:30pm to 10:00pm Friday-Saturday 5:30pm-11:00pm Special Events Bike Night Preview: Thursday, November 17 Food Lion Feeds Night: Sunday, December 11 Bike Night Finale: Sunday, January 1 Enjoy an enchanting journey through holiday, nautical, […]
Please note: This event is general admission without assigned seating. Only the first 1,700 ticket holders will be admitted. Our doors will open at 6 p.m. Latecomers are not guaranteed seating. Join the talented U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band as they bring you the greatest […]
Want to explore Recurve Archery? All participants must have completed Intro to Archery or Beginner Archery Clinic through Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation. Age 10+
Jr. Chef Cooking class Recommended Age 6th - 8th Grade (Middle School) $35/participant See website for weekly themes
Need a gift for that hard to shop for person or just want to give something made with love? Want to learn to sew but want to start small? This is the class for you! No sewing skills required […]
YuGiOh Tuesday Night Tournament @ 6:00pm Entry: $5.00 OTS packs upon entry. 2 packs per person in prize pool.
Experience this drive-through light display from the comfort of your car.
In this fun class, Chanie Apfelbaum of @busyinbrooklyn will show us how to whip up two delicious Hanukkah recipes - Potato Latkes and Chocolate Babka Straws. $15 per child or family includes the recipes and a link to attend the […]
Tuesday Night Family Skate $7.50 7-9pm Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium-High Music Sound Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes Watch a video preview
Get into the holiday spirit this season by watching one of the most iconic Christmas comedy movies of all time- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, inside of the Commodore Theater! See why this theater and holiday classic movie is loved by […]
Peter Mayer, of Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band, celebrates the holidays at Family Fun Xperience Theatre Peter Mayer, singer, songwriter and guitarist is set to embark on the 23rd anniversary of his widely acclaimed Christmas tour “Stars and Promises.” Mayer […]
DOORS - 7:30pm SHOWTIME - 8:00pm Free Admission care of Old Dominion University Libraries. --- 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968) - Dir. Stanley Kubrick - A journey from the dawn of man to beyond the infinite, a technical marvel and […]
