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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Latitude Climbing & Fitness Norfolk
1830 Lindsay Avenue, Norfolk
List - Fitness & Wellness Events
Age 0-4, Norfolk- Tues/Thurs- 8:45am-10am While Latitude hosts climbers of all ages anytime, join us for a special weekly parent meet up and check out Boulder Babies! This is a drop in time for parents to bring their children to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Military Aviation Museum
1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach
Audience - Featured Event
March 3rd - Ages 7-9 | March 10th - Ages 10 - 12 | Space is Limited - Register Here! The Golden Age of Air Travel: Step back into the Golden Age of Air Travel and discover when flying was […]
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!
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 […]
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, […]
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!
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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)
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)
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
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]