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When you’re a Girl Scout, every adventure is an opportunity for unexpected experiences and newfound friendships. Choose a Discover Girl Scout event to attend and get started today!
Virginia Beach! The world’s biggest bounce park is back in town, bringing 30,000 square feet of inflatable fun for all ages! Get your tickets here!
Pick-up a complimentary scarecrow base, from one of our stores. There are 60 scarecrow bases available at each location so these are on a first come, first serve basis. One per customer and we cannot hold the bases. They will […]
Tuesday-Sunday, September 30-November 2, 11 am-8 pm. Rides $1 “Take a twirl with the Headless Horseman!” Head on to downtown and get in the "spirit" of Halloween with spooky sights, gentle frights and free candy at the historic Hampton Carousel. […]
Dates have been set for our Fall 2025 Consignment sale! Volunteer presale will be Thursday, October 2 and our public sale dates will be Friday, October 3 through Monday, October 6.
Date: October 3 - October 26, 2025 Time: Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm., Sunday at 2:30 pm. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of […]
Stop by the library throughout October to pick up a pre-prepared craft kit designed for use with our Cricut machine. Create a fang-tastic Halloween-themed project that is perfect for decorating your space! What You Need to Know: Each kit includes […]
Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.
Complete a make and take craft! Available in the Children's room while supplies last.
Jump into a new world of people, places, and things with themed crafts every Monday.
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Youth Services Department anytime on Mondays to participate in our weekly craft. Available all day, while supplies last.
The Harvest Fair at Hunt Club Farm runs from September 27 to November 2 and offers fun for all ages. Enjoy the petting farm, tree-walk adventure, unlimited hayrides, and explore the giant pumpkin patch and straw pile.
Show off your pumpkin-carving skills! Drop off your already-carved pumpkins at Owl Creek Landing and we’ll include them in a spectacular Halloween display. Guests can stroll through the pumpkins and pick their favorites. After Halloween, we’ll be giving out prizes […]
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 rely on […]
Enjoy a small-group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. While fun for all children, this program is appropriate for children with specialized sensory processing needs to explore sensory stimulation through stories, music, activities and […]
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.
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 […]
Our Littlest Leapers and their parents can enjoy a fun, high-energy play time together, at a special rate! Children 6 & under get a discounted Standard (90 min) Pass every Monday-Friday, from open-noon. One accompanying adult may jump for free, […]
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.
Begin your little ones lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along. Featuring: stories, songs, and fun!
Ages 16-23 months with caregiver/parent. A program for toddlers to gain some motor skills while having fun! In this program we will introduce your little ones to various musical instruments and let them play and dance along with music! This […]
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for littles (babies, toddlers, preschoolers) and their caregivers. Family Storytime is geared for birth through 5.
In this interactive storytime, we give a gentle introduction to the wonderful world of books and reading. Using a combination of books, music, and fingerplay, we set the stage for skills in early language, rhythm, and body awareness. For infants […]
Playgroup Fun Alert! Join us Monday, October 6th at 10:30 am after class at Mount Trashmore for a Fall Leaves Scavenger Hunt! Let your little ones explore, play, and collect the colors of fall with their friends. Who’s ready for […]
We emphasize alphabet and letter recognition and activities that support independence and confidence building. This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities to help children enter school ready to learn to read. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not […]
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.
Join us on a ranger-led walking tour to explore the history of Fort Monroe. Learn about the establishment of the 3rd system, the role of the Gibraltar of the Chesapeake in local and national defense, and the diverse workforce constructing […]
Come join us for a fun night of painting and sipping on delicious juices with friends! 1pm or 5pm Paint and sip Juice Come join us for a fun and creative evening at That Art Store! Grab a paintbrush in […]
Help your child on their journey to independent reading. Each meeting we will play games and incorporate different reading strategies to help your reader gain confidence, fluency and independence in reading. Grades K-2. Registration is required.
Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 37 with a caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that […]
Clay Rice is an internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning silhouette artist and children's author. Silhouette cutting is a Rice family tradition spanning 3 generations and 2 artists. For more information, visit ricegalleries.com. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY. SILHOUETTE PRICES ARE $48 PER CHILD. DEPOSIT IS […]
Partake in a monthly creative and fun art class. Journey into anything and everything art painting, stamping, printmaking, and more. Registration is required. Program is for ages 6-12.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Tale for Two is an extension of our Listening Ears Program which pairs a young reader with an animal to make the experience of reading more fun. By bringing the readers to our shelter, our adoptable cats and dogs get […]
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Dont forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
The only limit is your imagination! Join JEB Little Creek MWR Libraries for Lego Club on Monday, October 6 from 4 to 5 PM at the Library. We supply the Legos; you supply your ideas and talent! Mingle with other […]
Express yourself with a multitude of craft supplies at your fingertips, and get to know your fellow crafters! Different, weekly themes will encourage new ideas.
Join us at Prince Books Sunday, October 5 at 11 a.m. for a Young Adult Book Event with P. Djéli Clark and again on Monday, October 6 at 4:30 p.m. for a reading and book signing with him at University […]
Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement, or technique. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.
Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donors, and the TCC Chess Club. All ages. […]
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Dont forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Come meet Ryan the Mobile Mentor! If you need to vent or would like help processing through a tough time, this is your chance. Come for advice, fun learning activities and more!
Adventure awaits! Join an ongoing Dungeons & Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.
Adventure awaits! Join a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. Grades 6-12. Registration is required.
NVUs Productions is now recruiting male and female steppers, as well as team managers, for our elite youth step teams: The ICONZ – High School Male Step Team The Lady ICONZ – High School Female Step Team The Atomic ICONZ […]
Join us for a fun evening of stories, fort-building and reading in cozy spaces. Bring your own blanket or flat sheet. Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Registration required.
Stretch, strengthen, and build your balance while enjoying a beautiful view. https://www.visityorktown.org/calendar.aspx?EID=4997
Students and a special woman in their lives, (mom, grandma, aunt, etc.), will spend the evening creating their very own crafted masterpiece. Students and their “she” will work together while following easy step-by-step instructions. All craft supplies are included. Note: […]
Learn about and practice a different drawing skill in a low-stress setting with other like-minded artists. Registration required. For upper elementary and middle school ages.
That mug isnt just for coffee and hot cocoa! Learn how to make breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert, in your mug at Meals in a Mug, our junior chef cooking series.
Join us for a special screening of Gabby's Dollhouse The Movie, featuring an (optional*) Ice Cream Social following the movie, a chance to support a cause near and dear to Cinema Cafe's heart - Variety, the Children's Charity, and more! […]
B-I-N-G-O Night at Nansemond Brewing! Join us on the 1st & 3rd Monday of every month for a night of free, family-friendly bingo at Nansemond Brewing! When? 1st & 3rd Monday of the MonthTime? 7:00 PMCost? FREE to play!Prizes? Oh, […]
Norfolk Chamber Consort opens its 57th season on October 6 at the gorgeous sanctuary of Christ and St. Luke’s Church in Norfolk. The program is entitled “The Secret Music: the art of virtuosity in late 16th-century Ferrara,” featuring music written […]