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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 […]
The 2022 Gingerbread House Contest + Display is on view with free daily admission from 10am to 5pm. Enjoy this year’s creations along with festive decor and the new exhibition, Hermitage, A Handcrafted Home.
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 […]
Come 'taste' a new language and see if it's something you want to learn. Gain new skills, new cultural awareness, and some new friends. For adults, teens, and older elementary ages. No registration required to attend in person. Registration required to […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
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 […]
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. […]
9/21 & 10/12: Come learn and play at the library! Pre-readers and early readers will use Library robots to solve coding challenges. Grades K-2. Registration required. 9/22: Bring your imagination to life! Explore circuitry and electronics in this hands-on program […]
Join us for Storytime with a different fall theme each week. Ages 2 to 3 /12.
Join us for robot stories and (screen-free) coding fun with Cubetto, a friendly wooden robot! This is a repeat program with very limited space. Please only register for one date and one time slot. For ages 3-7.
Join us in the WOW Children’s Garden for free programs this winter! On WOW Winter Wednesdays, go on a walking adventure in the Children’s Garden and other areas of NBGS to learn about the Garden in winter. All programs are […]
“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. […]
Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star Time: 10am-10:45am Participants: Ages 8+ Description: Was the Star of Bethlehem an astronomical event? If so, what was it? Join us as we explore the skies of over 2000 years ago to see what the […]
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.
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!
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.
The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers Tidewater Division (http://sgaugers.org/) returns to Downtown Norfolk inside Selden Market with their impressive model train exhibit throughout December. FREE // ALL AGES
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. […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
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 […]
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 […]
Homeschool Hub is a place to connect with other homeschoolers and enrich your curriculum. This season we will be focusing on science, with experiments, guest speakers, and field trips all culminating into a science fair! No registration is needed for […]
Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
11/9: Use library robots to solve fun coding challenges! Grades 3-5. Registration required. 12/7: Join us during Computer Science Education Week to have fun using library robots to solve coding challenges! Grades 3-5. Registration required.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Winter wonderlands require wonderful wreaths, so why not make one of your own? Join us for some inspiration from colonial Virginia through Victorian Virginia, with a dash of modern-day versatility, to design floral wreath inserts that can be hung […]
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.
Come in for an hour of board games and video games. Grades 9-12. Registration is not required; just drop in!
Say hello to Santa and tell him your holiday wishes! Make crafts, hear stories, and bring your camera to take pictures of your little ones with Santa.
Honor the lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Includes a brief film screening about survivors from Virginia as well as wreath-laying at the Pearl Harbor Memorial in Huntington Park. Free admission.
Teens will drop in to the teen area at Tabb to make a quick craft. December's craft will be ornaments made with mini Jenga pieces.
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 […]
Run, run as fast as you can, You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man! Join Kempsville's Tween Advisory Council for a story and craft based on fairy-tale's fastest cookie. For children 3-7 years old […]
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.
Meet for one hour after school to hang with peers, discuss books, and plan library programs. For students in grades 6-12. Teen Scene meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 5:00-6:00pm.
6th-12th graders, whether you are a seasoned gingerbread artist or new to the game, come to the library to build gingerbread houses out of all edible materials. We will supply the graham crackers, icing, and candy. Bring your creativity and […]
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 […]
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 […]
It's Computer Science Education Week--shall we play a game with Root, a robot you can code? Learn to code Root, then teach the robot to play games with other robots. Grades 4-7. Registration required.
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, […]
Want to give something made with love? Or want to learn to sew but want to start small? This is the class for you! No skills needed as we teach you how to make your very own wooden earrings […]
SANTA VISIT WEDNESDAY (12-07-2022) Santa (aka Santa Rob) will be here to greet all of the children (naughty or nice) from 6:00 till 7:00 Wednesday evening! Although the show is still a bit of work in progress, we appreciate your […]
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 […]
Do your little ones have a list of people they want to purchase gifts for? Let us help with our first Annual Kids Christmas Shop. Bring your child with their list of whom they are shopping for, the budget they […]
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.
What's better than reading a book? Eating it, of course! Enjoy a food-themed storytime where you get to have a delicious dinner based on what you read about! Registration required. For families. All programs will occur on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Dates and […]
Computers are everywhere, changing every industry on the planet, but only 51% of all high schools offer computer science. Young women and students from marginalized racial and ethnic groups are severely underrepresented in computer science classes and the tech industry. […]
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.
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 […]
Worcester Railers - November 23, 25, 26 Adirondack Thunder - December 7, 10, 11 Toledo Walleye - December 14, 16, 17 Reading Royals - December 23, January 4 Maine Mariners - January 11, 13, 14 Reading Royals - January 21 […]
Every year, we like to get together with the Whos™ from Whoville™ to bake some delicious cookies and celebrate! This year we’re making peppermint-flavored cookies with green, Grinch™- approved cookie dough! Wednesday, December 7 at 4:30pm PT $29.95 Includes a Grinch™ […]
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. […]
