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Discover maps, artifacts, dioramas, colonial-era documents, fashion, and a battle timeline showcased in the Wallace History Room! Come explore the fascinating history they have uncovered for you! Visit the Wallace Memorial History Room on the second floor of Central Library. […]
Calling All Little Mermaids! You’re invited to a FREE underwater adventure at GSCCC's Dive into Daisies event. Discover the magic of friendship and the fun of Girl Scouts.
In honor of Month of the Military Child, Nauticus proudly celebrates the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of military children and their families throughout our community. Throughout April, we invite military families to enjoy a special opportunity to explore, learn, and […]
This year's National Library Week theme is "For a Richer, Fuller Life, Read." Celebrate the ways reading and information can make our lives better with a fun giveaway. While supplies last, visit any branch and choose between a thematic tumbler […]
Turn big emotions into a calming adventure toward understanding. This kit includes calming tools, coloring pages, a feelings chart, and fun sensory items to encourage kids to express their emotions. It also introduces simple ways to use the senses to […]
Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly ride on the Atlantic Explorer to see bottlenose dolphins and other coastal Virginia animals like seabirds, sea turtles, and more. Guests will join the Aquarium's knowledgeable educators on board to learn about their unique sightings while […]
High Schoolers play for free Monday-Friday 3-5pm Kids 12 and Under with paying adult play free $5 pool for kids 13 to 17
Age 0-4, Mon/Weds/Fri- 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 play […]
Come join us outside for story time in the forest! Cost: $15 per family Location: Shore Drive area of VB (exact location given after registration) Ages: 0-2 (older siblings are welcome to join) Time: 9:00am-9:45amAt Nature Storytime, we'll explore nature […]
Join us on a wonderful bus tour adventure as we visit and learn about numerous BIG trees throughout Chesapeake. The bus tour begins at 1224 Progressive Drive. Tour is free and registration is required.
Join us for a hands-on Earth Day morning as we begin Phase One of our low-growth meadow. Volunteers will help rake and prepare the soil, overseed summer meadow plants, set up irrigation, and install signage that will bring this space […]
join us weekly for a new craft. can't stay? take a kit home!
Wednesdays | 9:15am-9:45am | South Building. Join us for a fun animal-based toddler program to learn a letter or number, read a story, and then meet and move like an animal ambassador. Included with your admission and FREE for Members!
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers. Please register each child. This program is for ages 1-2 years old.
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required. Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff member will let you […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
April 22, 2026, 10 AM or 2 PM / ET Grade 3-8 / Age 8-14 Free Explorer Classroom is a live, interactive online event featuring National Geographic Explorers. Earth Day Event: Document the Great Green Wall, an initiative to restore […]
Join us for an Earth Day Storytime and Craft: We will read a book, sing and dance, and then make a craft to take home! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. All supplies provided. Registration is required.
Today we'll hear the story of "Stone Soup" and then get a chance to make our very own soups and other kitchen creations using nature treasures around us. Maybe we'll even use some special kitchen spices too! Parent or guardian […]
Join us Wednesdays for an engaging morning of self-determined, exploratory play based upon the Anji Play approach. This is an unstructured, drop-in program for children of all ages. Parent or caregiver attendance is required. Registration is not required. In keeping […]
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 […]
Cemetery Preservation Workshop Join St. Luke’s Staff as we get our hands dirty. The Cemetery Preservation Workshop is a free program designed to educate volunteers on the necessary training needed to safely preserve and protect historic tombstones and markers. This […]
Become an Earth activist! Sign our Leave No Trace pledge, go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt and take home your very own pollinator plant. We are dedicated to becoming stewards for our planet and hope you will be too after […]
Celebrate Earth Day with us Join us at City Hall Plaza (801 Crawford St.) on Wednesday, April 22 from 10AM – 2PM for a day focused on sustainability and community resources. Free earth-friendly giveaways Information on city recycling methods Stop […]
Relaxed elegance defines the oceanfront of Virginia Beach. This tour features the North End and Bay Colony neighborhoods, where visitors will enjoy seven private properties. In the area known as The Gold Coast, three oceanfront homes, each with its distinct […]
Founded in 1896, Newport News boasts a rich history, particularly in shipbuilding, and a significant military presence. Nestled along the banks of the James River and the Hampton Roads harbor, the city offers a blend of historical significance and scenic […]
Browse a diverse selection of books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks, then fill a bag for $5. Got a canvas tote, a plastic grocery bag, or brown sack, bring it! Only cash or check payments are accepted.
Browse a diverse selection of books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks, then fill a bag for $5. Got a canvas tote, a plastic grocery bag, or brown sack, bring it! Only cash or check payments are accepted.
Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
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 March 23, […]
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on March 23, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Join us for stories, songs, and activities with new friends every Wednesday at 10:30am! Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available […]
Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with […]
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)
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 […]
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
Cherry Blossom Craft Playgroup! Spring is in full bloom and we're celebrating with the most beautiful craft of the season! Join us for a Cherry Blossom Craft playgroup where the littles get to create their very own springtime masterpiece! Wednesday, […]
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 March 23, […]
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on March 23, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers. Each program includes free play, an art activity, circle time and resources for parents.
Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.
Get ready for an Earth Day celebration! Join us for a Read-a-loud and Craft event at the Big Free Bookstore! Mark your calendars for April 22nd from 11 am to 12 pm, where you can read along with us and […]
Join us for a fun and creative add-on experience at Jungle Jamz! Our Little Sips & Big Art session is perfect for your little artist to paint, sip, and create something special What’s Included:Canvas painting activityAll painting suppliesJuice box for […]
Make art with all 5 senses! Explore your creativity with art themed, hands-on activities & process art projects in our engaging Sensory Studio. $15 per 2 hour session or add a visit onto your Open Studio time for $8. • […]
Improve your running skills at NSA Portsmouth, VA MWR Fitness’s Running Clinic taking place on Wednesday, April 22 at Callaghan Fitness Center. We will be holding the clinic twice once from 11 AM to noon and again from 4 to […]
Learn a few ways in which you can reduce, reuse and recycle, all while creating some Earth friendly crafts!
You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Hampton Roads! We are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local families will be selling their gently-used items priced 60-90% off retail! Since each item is inspected, you can […]
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is not required
Smart Art with Kidcreate Studio (5-12 years) Art is smart, and this class proves it! During this class we’ll explore S.T.E.A.M. (Science-Technology-Engineering-Art-Math) concepts in creative ways, resulting in fridge-worthy masterpieces, tons of experiential learning, and loads of messy fun. We’ll […]
April 22, 2026, 10 AM or 2 PM / ET Grade 3-8 / Age 8-14 Free Explorer Classroom is a live, interactive online event featuring National Geographic Explorers. Earth Day Event: Document the Great Green Wall, an initiative to restore […]
Practice creative problem solving and language skills while engaging in imaginative play! All materials are provided. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Get crafty for Earth Day! Choose some environmental decals, then watch the Cricut smart cutting machine in action as it cuts out your name. Apply your decals and enjoy your eco-friendly creation.
Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.
Ages 5-16 2 Free Games per Day! Register at kidsbowllfree.com Shoes not included. Snack bar open for purchases. Tuesdays- Thursdays until December 17, 2026 Location: Bowling Center 675 Dickman Street Fort Eustis, VA Open to all with base access.
We all love to read a good story, but are you ready to write one? Come and try something new. Be the author of your very own story. This is a 3 part program. Ages 6-8. Registration is required.
Create your own newspaper planter in celebration of Earth Day! Participants will learn how to create recycled newspaper planters and plant seeds. All materials are provided.
Come celebrate Earth Day with a nature film! Join us on Earth Day for a fun, all-ages afternoon movie celebrating Earth Day. Enjoy a film that highlights nature, adventure, and our amazing planet.
Adventure awaits! Join an in-person Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens under the direction of an experienced Library Game Master. No prior experience required. On-going campaign, new players welcome! Ages 14-18. Registration is required.
On a weekly basis, the VBSPCA welcomes young readers to the shelter to read to our shelter animals for a memorable, educational experience By bringing young readers into our shelter, our adoptable cats and dogs benefit from the calm, positive […]
Drop in to explore a variety of fun kids crafts! Ages 3-11. Registration is not required.
Tweens ages 8-12 years old are invited to celebrate Earth Day! Explore the weather with exciting experiments, build green energy Snap Circuits kits, and decorate tie dye creations with new friends.
Come show off your build skills every week with themed LEGO building challenges!
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) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for […]
Does your child have a budding interest in art? Help them develop their artistic abilities at the TADA School of Performing Arts in Suffolk, VA. We offer a weekly art classes for kids ages five and up that allow them […]
Join other young anime and manga fans as we do fun activities tied to anime and manga titles we love! Meeting every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. (Tween, Ages 9-13) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kevin.hulguin@norfolk.gov.
Start with a fun, hands-on snack-making activity, then settle in to enjoy themed stories while you munch! In this 55-minute program for kids ages 5-11, we'll craft a simple treat that connects to the books we'll read together - making […]
Adventure awaits! Join us for a one off Dungeons and Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. In honor of Halfway to Halloween, dress up as your character and show off your best cosplay. No […]
Join us Wednesdays 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: 1 st Wednesday: Arts & Crafts 2 nd Wednesday: Gaming 3 […]
For All Ages! All You Can Eat Pizza + Skating — $20 EVERY Tuesday & Wednesday | 5–7:30 PM Rentals included. Fun guaranteed.
Book Bling is a craft night for teens who want to create, hang out, and personalize a book cover with fun materials like gems and washi tape. Teens are welcome to bring their own books if they can, or may […]
The American Revolution provides the backdrop to the dramatic lives and wartime correspondence of Continental Army General Henry Knox and and his young wife, Lucy Knox. In collaboration with TheatreCNU, Dr. Denise Gillman directs museum performances of selected readings of […]
Mount Trash Trash Tours (Registration Required) In celebration of Earth Week, join VB Parks and Recreation staff as they lead you on a tour Mount Trashmore! This tour includes a climb to the top of the mountain where you’ll discover […]
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm Nike Park Recreation Center $5 per class- Pay at the door Ages 12+ For more information, contact Janette Jeffrey at 757-356-0851
Come drink some coffee or tea and discuss a classic book that you have always wanted to read! At this meeting we will discuss 'Emma' by Jane Austen! This month we will read Emma by Jane Austen! Read this treasure […]
For non-native speakers of English. This is a FREE beginning-level class for speaking, reading, and writing English. Adults. Registration required. When you register you are registering for the series. The class is every Wednesday as listed in the drop down […]
An outdoor community gathering where poets and writers come together to read, write, and share. Each event features a local poet who reads their own work and leads participants through a guided free-writing session using original prompts. The event closes […]
Spring College Fair 22 APR FROM 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM Indian River High School, 1969 Braves Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23325, USA Join us on April 22nd at Indian River High School for the Chesapeake Public Schools Spring College Fair! […]
Folk Music: the songs the people are singing. Join us for a family friendly gathering of friends and neighbors joining together to share in music and comradery. Lead a song, request a tune, or pick from the songbook. Bring your instrument, your […]
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a fun-filled event for all ages featuring outdoor games, creative crafts, and plenty of activities. Spend your evening at Northern Shores Recreation Center honoring Earth Day and the beauty of the spring season free, […]
Welcome to Classic Bingo Night at Famous Uncle Al's Dog House! Join us for a fun-filled evening of bingo, laughter, and excitement. Get ready to shout "Bingo!" as you mark off numbers on your card and compete for amazing prizes. […]
Girls Night Out is happening at Crossroads Community Center! We would love for you to join us for an unforgettable evening on Wednesday, April 22 from 6-8 p.m. Bring your energy, creativity, and excitement because it is going to be […]
Wednesday & Thursday Family Nights **ALL You Can Eat PIZZA Nights 6-8:30pm *FREE Pizza ends at 8pm Admission: $12.00 (skaters) $6.00 (non-skaters) ** Wednesday: Family Mix Music ** Thursday: All Gospel/Christian Music Mix
Member Price One Time: $5.00 Non-Member Price One Time: $10.00 Get ready to get messy at the Y! Messy Wednesday Night is all about hands-on fun where kids can explore, create, and play without worrying about the mess. The activity […]
Shen Yun: Take an enlightening journey through 5,000 years! SHEN YUN’S unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multidimensional, inspiring journey through one of humanity’s greatest treasures—the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture. This epic production immerses you in […]
High school and Adult Players start April off strong by coming to our Friday Night Pickup Soccer at the Plex!! Teams and Free agents welcomed, just pay at the desk and play! $15
Does your child have a budding interest in art? Help them develop their artistic abilities at the TADA School of Performing Arts in Suffolk, VA. We offer a weekly art classes for kids ages five and up that allow them […]
Does your child have a budding interest in art? Help them develop their artistic abilities at the TADA School of Performing Arts in Suffolk, VA. We offer a weekly art classes for kids ages five and up that allow them […]
Does your child have a budding interest in art? Help them develop their artistic abilities at the TADA School of Performing Arts in Suffolk, VA. We offer a weekly art classes for kids ages five and up that allow them […]
Does your child have a budding interest in art? Help them develop their artistic abilities at the TADA School of Performing Arts in Suffolk, VA. We offer a weekly art classes for kids ages five and up that allow them […]
Does your child have a budding interest in art? Help them develop their artistic abilities at the TADA School of Performing Arts in Suffolk, VA. We offer a weekly art classes for kids ages five and up that allow them […]