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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 […]
Feeling artistic? Put your talents on display this Fall at Pretlow Library’s Tiny Art Show! Here’s how: Pick up a mini art kit at the Pretlow Branch circulation desk. Create your masterpiece Return it to the Pretlow Library by October […]
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 […]
Join us for an exciting, month-long celebration of dinosaurs from November 1-30. Activities include: Dinovember Photo Contest - November 1-25 Dino Scavenger Hunt - November 1-30 Dino Digging Fun - November 12, from 11 AM to 2 PM Dino-Time (Dinosaur-themed […]
We all roar for reading! Williamsburg Regional Library is celebrating DINOvember with stories, information, and fun activities about all things dinosaur. Log your reading and complete activities all month long — both online and in the library — to earn […]
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 […]
Kids, ages 5-11, stop by the Main Street Library’s youth services desk to pick up your activity bag! Bag includes a book to keep with two crafts and materials and some fun facts! Get yours while supplies last!
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 […]
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 […]
Join us weekly in the Children’s Department for a new craft. Can’t stay? Take one of our kits home with you!
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing and play together.
Come create extra-special holiday keepsakes with your little one while exploring the rich traditions of different holidays from around the world. Whether it’s a holiday your family celebrates each year or one that you are learning about for the first […]
Join us every Wednesday at 10 AM for Storytime!
Bond with your infant in a face-to-face rhyme time and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, music and baby sign. Children are introduced to quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver. No registration required. […]
Do you want your kids to have fun, learn how to problem-solve, and increase their social skills while learning to draw, paint and make things? Kids Creative Club Age 2-4 offers after-school art and craft activities with age appropriate classes. […]
Join us for Storytime with a different fall theme each week. Ages 2 to 3 /12.
“Swamped and Loving It!” Meet the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in a new way—up close and personal! Enjoy a biologist-led nature walk as you learn about the flora, fauna, wildlife and history that abound in the 112,000-acre wilderness. […]
PLAY TIME WITH A PURPOSE Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play adventure, created for parents and little ones to enjoy together. You’ll love watching your child bounce, climb, and explore in a safe environment while interacting with similar age […]
safeTALK is a half-day training in suicide alertness. It helps participants recognize a person with thoughts of suicide and connect them with resources who can help them in choosing to live. Participants don’t need any formal preparation to attend the […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Ages 0-15 months with caregiver/parent. We will share play, books, nursery rhymes and songs that you can duplicate at home to develop early literacy and motor skills.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together. Preschool
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs, and more for littles (babies, toddlers, preschoolers) and their caregivers. No registration required. Family Storytime is geared for ages 0-5. To view Family Storytime virtually, please join our Baby & Me Facebook group.
Story Time with Miss Sandie in Foxy’s Den is geared for preschool children from ages 2 to 5. One or two stories will be read to the children and a hands-on activity will be conducted. Please sign up with an […]
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)
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books! (Toddlers, Ages 2 to 3)
Toddler times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement, and books.
Join in the fun with stories, songs, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. (Ages 3 – 5)
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required. Please dress comfortably for the weather. Event is weather permitting.
Bring the kids for storytime as one of our Barnes and Noble book professionals reads our weekly picture book selection for you!
Act out classic stories with music and expressive movement. For children ages 3-7. Separate registration is required for each date this event is held
Babies in Bloom at Pearl Bailey Library is offered Wednesdays at 11am, November 9 through December 14. Babies in Bloom is intended for infants from birth through 23 months with a parent or caregiver. In this interactive Storytime, we give […]
SENSORY PLAY WEDNESDAY Sensory Play Wednesday is designed for children with special needs to enjoy Surge Adventure Park every Wednesday from 11 AM – 1 PM without loud music or flashing lights! Offer is valid at participating Surge Adventure Parks […]
Sensory Play Wednesday is designed for children with special needs to enjoy Surge Adventure Park every Wednesday from 11 AM – 1 PM without loud music or flashing lights! Offer is valid at participating Surge Adventure Parks on Wednesdays from […]
Sensory Play Wednesday is designed for children with special needs to enjoy Surge Adventure Park every Wednesday from 11 AM – 1 PM without loud music or flashing lights!
Put the FUN back in physical education! Close those books and join us for some exercise every Wednesday from 11am – 2pm for 2 hours of jump time for just $14. Offer is valid at participating Surge Adventure Parks on […]
Put the FUN back in your homeschool physical education classes! Close those books and join us for some exercise every Wednesday from 11AM until 2PM for two hours of jump time for one low price.
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 […]
Weekly class for elementary age homeschoolers (K-5th). A process approach to traditional art lessons. Some projects will take two class periods to complete. Check our schedule for occasional field trips! • $16 per class includes all materials and supplies or […]
Love Rummikub? Come and get your game on in this fun, non competitive drop in session. Pop by and play a game or two or stay for the full time it is up to you. * Please note these drop […]
Come paint, draw, create, and explore with a variety of materials in the Open Art Studio with Williamsburg Regional Library.
Connecting people to nature through the use of our non-live collections items, called biofacts, helps create meaningful moments for everyone. Join us in this behind-the-scenes tour where we will explore our collections department, interact with education materials, and learn why […]
Ages 4-5, 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.
We will be making two structures using the engineer design process. One will support an egg and one will support at least 100 pennies. Sign up to make a structure of your own! Will it hold the egg securely? Will […]
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 […]
HOLIDAY PJ PARTY SERIES Snuggle up in your comfiest PJs and enjoy $5 classic Holiday films every Wednesday this Holiday Season! Don't forget to warm up with our specialty hot cocoa menu and add a little extra cheer with our […]
LEVEL UP in an afternoon of games and fun in the Digital Media Lab at Main Street Library! Ages 12-17. No registration.
Do you want your kids to have fun, learn how to problem-solve, and increase their social skills while learning to draw, paint and make things? Kids Creative Club offers after-school art and craft activities with age appropriate classes. Our emphasis […]
Adventure awaits! Join an in-person Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction an experienced Library Game Master. No prior experience required. On-going campaign, new players welcome! Grades 9-12. Registration is required.
Let's get together and work on reading comprehension. We will be following the Pacing Guides to reinforce phonetic skills, vocabulary, and communicate ideas through pictures and writing. Grades K - 2.
Design and build structures using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations. With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills with these hands-on building materials. […]
Design and build structures using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations. With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills. (School Age, Teens)
Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math to discover the different skills and engage their creativity. This program is best for grades 3rd-5th. Registration is required.
It’s a paint party with a Winer theme! Create a painting following step-by-step instructions or free style your own masterpiece. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.
LIGHT UP YOUR HOLIDAY! This holiday season, Nauticus' WinterFest on the Wisconsin returns better and brighter to the downtown Norfolk waterfront. Explore all-new interior spaces aboard the Battleship Wisconsin, enjoy two new shows nightly by the mischievous Grinch, come aboard a polar train […]
Let's get together and work on reading comprehension. We will follow the Pacing Guides to help with fluency, expand vocabulary and comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts. Grades 3 - 5.
Join us for special teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Have an idea for Teen Time? Let us know; we love trying new things! Grades 6-12. No registration required.
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 […]
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 […]
Do you want your kids to have fun, learn how to problem-solve, and increase their social skills while learning to draw, paint and make things? Kids Creative Club offers after-school art and craft activities with age appropriate classes. Our emphasis […]
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 […]
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, […]
Invitamos a todas nuestras familias de habla hispana a unirse a nosotros para aprender más sobre las Escuelas Públicas de Chesapeake. Brindaremos una presentación en español que incluirá consejos y recursos para estudiantes y familias sobre cómo tener éxito este […]
Jump for Jesus allows you to jump from 6 PM – Close on Wednesday nights for only $8.99 per hour. Churches and youth groups are encouraged to use our party rooms and tables for fellowship, bible studies, and more for […]
Love space? Enjoy gazing at the stars at night? Ever wondered what it would be like to fall into a black hole? Find out at our planetarium shows. As always, they are are family friendly and open to anyone. You […]
Experience this drive-through light display from the comfort of your car.
Stop in anytime between 6pm-9pm to make a mini project or one of our popular Wood Slice Ornaments! We'll have a selection of small projects and designs available, including seasonal, youth, and every day designs starting at $5 each. Registration […]
Learn about the Academy offerings of Chesapeake Public Schools! We are offering a series of academy information nights. We welcome all current eighth grade students and their families to attend a session. Pre-register to get your invite to the virtual […]
Join us in the cafe for a night of Music Bingo! Grab a Bingo card, listen to some awesome music, and win prizes! Free to play.
HOLIDAY PJ PARTY SERIES Snuggle up in your comfiest PJs and enjoy $5 classic Holiday films every Wednesday this Holiday Season! Don't forget to warm up with our specialty hot cocoa menu and add a little extra cheer with our […]
Returning to the stage after its triumphant VSC debut in 2021, see Ebenezer Scrooge’s haunting journey unfold with inventive theatricality incorporating traditional holiday music harmonizing to produce a tour de force of laughter, hope, and the magic of the season. […]
Join us for DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With […]
