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Military- Kids Bowl Free at Fort Eustis (Newport News)

Fort Eustis Fort Eustis Blvd, Newport News

June 17-Aug 28 Tuesdays- Thursdays 12:00 pm-6:00 pm 2 Free Games! *Shoes not included. Snack back open for purchases. Ages 5-16 This event is open to anyone with base access.

Ongoing

Glow in the Park at The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)

The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium 801 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach

Get ready to experience our exciting courses in a cool and alternative way! Our evening Glow in the Park events allow you to zipline through trees lit up by glow attire, colored lights, music and more! Glow in the Park is […]

$57
Event Series Night Nets

Night Nets (Newport News)

Denbigh Community Center 15198 Warwick Blvd, Newport News +1 more

This is an "Open Rec" style program with free food, haircuts, basketball, gaming, and other community resources! Every Friday from 6PM - 11 PM, events will be held at the Achievable Dream Tennis Center and at the Denbigh Community Center […]

Free

Combined Preschool Storytime at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, 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. […]

Family Storytime at Indian River Library (Chesapeake)

Indian River Library 2320 Old Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake

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

Free

Story Time at Main Library (Portsmouth)

Portsmouth Main Library 601 Court Street, Portsmouth

Join us at Main Library for a story time with reading, singing, dancing, and a craft! Open to ages 0- 5. Call 757-393-8501 for more information or if you have a group larger than 8 kids.

Free

Frog and Toad Storytime and Character Visit at Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

TCC Joint-Use Library 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach

Spend time with our 2025 Summer Learning Adventure Costume Characters, Frog and Toad! Celebrate their heartwarming stories with a special storytime, a fun craft, and a chance to meet the beloved duo. Come see why these two friends are cherished […]

Free

Lunch & Learn: Hills and Stamps and Self-Governance at Isle of Wight County Museum

Isle of Wight County Museum 103 Main Street, Smithfield

Today is the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill which was fought during the Siege of Boston in the first stage of the American Revolutionary War. The battle boosted American morale and demonstrated the colonists' willingness to fight. Several stamps […]

Cartwheels Clinic at the Little Gym (Virginia Beach)

The Little Gym Virginia Beach 3312 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach

Cartwheels are an important gateway skill that leads beginning/intermediate level gymnasts toward learning Round-Offs, Back Handsprings and more! Join in for a day of skill building and fun!Perfect for children aged 6-12, all skill levels are welcome. Cost is $49 […]

$49

Baby Paint & Play at Princess Anne Library (Virginia Beach)

Princess Anne Area Library 1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach

Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 6 months- 24 months with caregiver. Registration is required. 1:30-2pm or 2:30-3pm sessions

Preschool Art at Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

TCC Joint-Use Library 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach

Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles and types of media!  Please wear clothing suitable for getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver! Registration is required.

Free

Outdoor Tie Dye Paint Party at Chuckatuck Library (Suffolk)

Chuckatuck Library 5881 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk

Wear white and get ready to toss, splash and create your own tie-dyed masterpiece! We’ll be using a mix of tempera and acrylic paint, food coloring, chalk and watercolors to make bold and colorful designs. Want a little more control? […]

Free Summer Movie Series at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center (Newport News)

Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News

Join us for our annual summer movie series! Every Tuesday at 2:00pm, we will be showing a free movie. The movie will be shown in the Ella Fitzgerald Theater here at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center. This event is family-friendly and […]

Free

What We Carry at Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

TCC Joint-Use Library 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach

Join docents from The Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater to learn about the stories of Holocaust survivors and view replicas of items they carried with them. Grades 9-12. Registration is required. This program supports the "Americans […]

Free

Gamer’s Guild at Main Street Library (Newport News)

Main Street Library 110 Main Street, Newport News

LEVEL UP in an afternoon of games and fun in the Digital Media Lab at Main Street Library! Ages 12-17. No registration. Tuesday June 17, 2025, from 3-7 pm.

Mud Cloth of Mali (Norfolk)

Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library 2350 Berkley Avenue Ext, Norfolk

In this Arts for Learning workshop, participants will create a simple Malian mud cloth, an earth-dyed cloth that reflected wealth and cultural status by women of Mali’s Bamana culture centuries ago. Grades: 4-6

Pokémon Club at Bayside Library (Virginia Beach)

Bayside Area Library 936 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach

Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch ‘em all" at the library this month! Grades 3-5. Registration is required.

Free

Cena con Cuentos (Williamsburg)

Williamsburg Library 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg

Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece el primer y tercer martes del mes en el Stryker Center (412 N Boundary St), de las 5 […]

Free

Juneteenth Celebration (Virginia Beach)

Grand Furniture 5133 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach

Join us in commemorating Juneteenth with an uplifting celebration of service, leadership, and community strength in Hampton Roads. As we recognize local champions making a difference through service, advocacy, and youth empowerment. • Don’t Miss the Door Prize Giveaways!• Enjoy […]

Korean Culture Club: Kimchi Tasting at North Suffolk Library (Suffolk)

North Suffolk Library 2000 Bennets Creek Park Road, Suffolk

From language learning, cuisine, history and more, learn about various aspects of Korean culture at Suffolk Public Library's Korean Culture Club! This month, learn about the history of Kimchi and sample different styles of Kimchi. For middle and high school ages […]

MyActiveChild CONNECTIONS: Move it Mama and Papa too! (Norfolk)

Eastern Virginia Medical School 825 Fairfax Avenue, Norfolk

Join the Healthy Start Loving Steps program in Norfolk for our group education session on why movement matters for the entire family. Fathers are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend! This is a MyActiveChild CONNECTIONS event. Registration is required: https://forms.gle/5ZF9NL2CoxUaQKbh9 […]

Free

Party at the Pier: Movie Night: Shark Tale (Virginia Beach)

Little Island City Park 3820 South Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach

Kick off summer with a family-friendly movie under the stars. Enjoy games and activities starting at 7:30 p.m., then settle in for Shark Tale, a fun animated adventure that brings the ocean to life with laughs and underwater antics. Movie: […]

Free