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It’s time to make magical memories this holiday season! Enjoy festive photos with Santa, and capture a moment you’ll treasure for years to come. Reserve your spot for this timeless tradition.
Don't miss Santa pictures at Greenbrier Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time.
Skate the Riverwalk at this all-new ice rink inside Norfolk’s beloved Winterfest on the Wisconsin celebration. Glide under twinkling lights, surrounded by the charm of the holidays, festive music, and the joyful energy of the waterfront. Whether you're sipping cocoa […]
Stroll through over two million dazzling lights, enjoy live entertainment, and explore the all-new Kingdom of the Snow Queen, a 30,000 sq. ft. indoor experience filled with wonder.
Entry period: November 14 - December 13, 2025. Great Gingerbread Train Competition participants are encouraged to learn about and craft trains that were vital to the region’s timbering and lumber industry in the Great Dismal Swamp from the 1830s until […]
Calling all Gingerbread devotees! Time to get your gingerbread jingle on. Entries for the 5th Annual Virginia Beach Gingerbread House Competition and Exhibit are now being accepted! All ages, backgrounds, and professionals are invited to compete in the competition. No experience […]
Get your fill with a Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by NAVSTA Norfolk MWR Liberty on Tuesday, November 25 at Gallery IAA during opening hours. This event is free to participate and open to all eligible patrons. For more information, please call […]
$12 admission, no matter what the age This ticket allows you to play for the entire day.
Celebrate the season with a spin back in time! Free Admission, Rides $1 Make new holiday memories while enjoying festively adorned horses and the historic Hampton Carousel decked out for the season, along with classic holiday tunes. Enjoy a free […]
The Mariners’ annual toy drive is back! Help bring happiness and hope to a child this holiday season by donating to Toys for Tots. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child aged newborn to teen on your next visit. […]
Norfolk’s first-ever lighted waterfront trail Stroll the all-new Winterfest Riverwalk, a free, mile-long illuminated experience stretching from the Pagoda & Oriental Gardens around the Battleship and through Town Point Park. Explore dazzling lighted trees, waterfront photo moments, and festive music […]
Enjoy a magical walk through the Garden’s national award-winning holiday lights. MORE Sparkles, MORE Surprises, MORE fun! As you stroll through the dazzling displays of the Dominion Energy Garden of Lights, we’ve made sure your holiday cravings are covered! Along […]
Experience the enchantment of jumping fish, musical crabs, lively elves, and joyous penguins dancing in illuminated splendor against the moonlit backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. The 2025 BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach promises lifelong memories with a […]
Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm Fridays-Saturdays 5:30-10pm Sundays 5:30-9:00pm The display will run nightly (weather permitting) from November 22 through Christmas Eve. Character Nights with Buddy, Santa, the Grinch, Elmo, and Cookie Monster will be December 13th and 20th from 6-8pm. This […]
This activity allows for drop-ins. Is your child crazy about dinosaurs? Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops and Diplodocus- they love them all! The kids will learn cool facts about our extinct friends and be inspired to create fantastic works of dino art. […]
Toddler Storytime is a storytime program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk […]
Baby Lapsit Storytime (10:00 AM - 10:15 AM) is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same […]
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math concepts through stories, songs, activities, and play! Join JEB Little Creek MWR Libraries for Full STEAM Ahead on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Library. Please note that this program will […]
Weekly early literacy program for infants and babies ages 0-2 with their caregivers. Nursery rhymes, songs, story, and free play.
Free Playgroup, open to everyone. First Friends Playgroup Ages 1-3. Questions? Email us! preschool@fbcnn.org
Adventure awaits at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Building in Charles Brown Park,1950 Old Williamsburg Road, Yorktown, as we offer a fun, FREE activity for children aged 2 to 5. Join us for our Storytime Activity, starting at 10 […]
Kick off the morning with a film for National Native American Heritage Month! Meet Spirit, a stallion, who befriends a Lakota boy. This is a family-friendly event. Outside refreshments are welcome.
Veterans, active duty military, and family members are invited to learn about benefits and services available to them. Every week representatives from Region 5 of the Western Tidewater Community Services Board will visit the library and consult with Veterans, active […]
Everyone deserves a Thanksgiving meal to share with the people they love. We’re grateful to continue our tradition again this year with our Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on November 25 at our former Portsmouth location! For more information, contact 757-965-8688 or […]
Join us for the first annual Kempsville Fall Parade! Design and build mini parade floats before bringing them to life with basic coding using KIBO robots. Using craft supplies and simple robotics, children will create colorful floats and program them […]
Let’s get crafty for Thanksgiving! Join us as we create special Thanksgiving place settings — perfect for your holiday table. Kiddos will have fun decorating and designing their own festive creations to take home and share with family.
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Each week we discuss a different topic and do fun activities! Adults. Registration is not required.
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. […]
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. […]
Show up with an empty trunk and we'll bring the food to you. Those visiting a mobile pantry are reminded: Come with your trunk empty. If you need to make room in your trunk for the product, please do so […]
Come out to Seatack Recreation Center and rent our Pickleball Tutor Plus Ultra feeder for easy practice. Here's your chance to work on particular shots while getting great exercise! Membership or day pass required Each session is 1 hourCost: $20
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Grades K-2. Registration is required.
Book your family's magical Santa photos at Patrick Henry Mall! Professional holiday pictures and Santa portraits are available in Dick's Sporting Goods Court from November 14 through December 24. Perfect for holiday cards and gifts! Schedule your time slot for […]
We are hosting an earring making workshop to show how to make two different types of tassels and combine them with charms to create your own earrings! Call to reserve your spot! (Ages 11-19) Blyden Branch Library (757)441-2852 879 E. […]
Farm-To-Table Thanksgiving Suffolk Farmers Market Join us for a unique special edition of the Suffolk Farmers Market showcasing baked goods, produce, meats, etc. The Farm-To-Table Market will be located at the Suffolk Visitor Centers outdoor special event pavilion located at […]
Join us for an exciting hands-on art program where you'll explore a different craft form each month. Sept. (Friendship Bracelets), Oct. (Pumpkin painting) Nov. (Perler beads), Dec. (Honeycomb candles)
Through playful yoga flows, imaginative movement, and calming breathwork, kids tap into their strength, focus, and creativity. Wild Warriors is all about building confidence, body awareness, and emotional resilience—while having a ton of fun! We’ll roar like lions, balance like […]
NEW! Chill with us after school! Our exciting monthly themes are the perfect way to spend time after school. For children ages 6+. November's Theme: Spy Lab
Join us Tuesday nights 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 Tuesday: Book Talks 2 nd Tuesday: Skill Building/STEM […]
Make the season paws-itively magical with a holiday photo starring your pet. Whether you’re starting a new tradition or just getting into the Christmas spirit, it’s the perfect way to celebrate together!
Digital monsters they may be, but who could be afraid of that face? Digimon weeklies are an open play night where fans and players alike can come together to share their passion for the memorable IP and let cards hit […]
Adventure beckons, dice ring and a cold soda pops open! Weekly RPG Nights at Card-Again are spot for running and aspiring game masters alike to have their spotlight, free of charge! No matter the system, our tables are the scene […]
For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing games available to participant in. Lets make friends while making art! […]
Major Hillard Library is partnering with Grassfield High School students to offer weekly tutoring sessions in Science, Math, & Reading for students in grades 3-8. Please bring your own materials.
This activity allows for drop-ins. Welcome to Plushy Pals Clay Factory, where creativity meets cuddly cuteness! Inspired by beloved plush toys, kids will craft a silly pizza, an adorable cupcake trinket box, and a lovable dinosaur from clay. Packed with paint, laughter, […]
Pre-K through 5th graders who are reading on their own are invited to practice their literacy skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Reading times are in 15 minute increments.
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.
Community Announcement! We’re excited to remind you that our Food Pantry is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 PM – 6 PM! If you or someone you know could use a helping hand, stop by — no one should […]
Christmas Tales: Weekly Storytime with Santa Make Tuesdays magical! Experience the wonder as Santa reads his favorite Christmas stories. Perfect for families, little ones, and anyone who loves the magic of the season. 5 PM every Tuesday from Nov 4–Dec […]
Multiple Portsmouth churches have partnered with Mercy Chefs to provide FREE, chef-prepared meals to neighbors in need throughout the month of November.Grateful to Mercy Chefs and local faith partners for coming together to nourish our community with kindness, compassion, and a warm […]
Enjoy some football family fun with NAVSTA Norfolk MWR Community Recreation with a flag football game open to the whole family on Tuesday, November 25 from 5 to 7 PM at the Q-Field. For more information, please call 757-444-3046. This […]
Bring the whole family for a night of fun and a chance to win a great prize! Bingo will be played every 30 minutes. Date: Every fourth Tuesday of the month from 5 - 8 PM.
Bring the whole family for a night of fun and a chance to win a great prize! Bingo will be played every 30 minutes. Date: Every fourth Tuesday of the month from 5 - 8 PM. This location only.
Free Entry For more information, contact us at +1 757-877-3756
Pre-K through 5th graders who are reading on their own are invited to practice their literacy skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Reading times are in 15 minute increments.
Pre-K through 5th graders who are reading on their own are invited to practice their literacy skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Reading times are in 15 minute increments.
Pre-K through 5th graders who are reading on their own are invited to practice their literacy skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. Reading times are in 15 minute increments.
Multiple Portsmouth churches have partnered with Mercy Chefs to provide FREE, chef-prepared meals to neighbors in need throughout the month of November.Grateful to Mercy Chefs and local faith partners for coming together to nourish our community with kindness, compassion, and a warm […]
Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at Titustown Recreation Center for a free Thanksgiving dinner, served by Titustown Recreation Center and Tidewater Lodge #106! When: 6-8 P.M. Where: Titustown Recreation Center No registration is required, but it’s preferred so we […]
Create two custom ceramic ornaments in this festive hands-on workshop led by studio artist Rachel (RJ) Jaffe. Choose from four ornament shapes, then add your own creative touch with colorful glazes, brushwork, and design techniques. All materials and kiln firings are […]
Come join us at Happy Hour Glass Works for a festive and creative experience! In this in-person event, you'll learn how to create beautiful fused glass Christmas candles. Our expert instructors will guide you through the process, so no experience […]
Join us for the 2nd Glow-a-Rama Family Game Night at Tarrallton Community Center (2100 Tarrallton Dr.) on Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 6:15–8 P.M. Illuminate your family bonding experience with games, laughter, and glowing memories!
Featuring Bay Youth String Orchestra (BYST), Bay Youth Concert Orchestra (BYCO), and Bay Youth Symphony Orchestra (BYSO)! Under the direction and guidance of many supportive music educators over the past 50 years, Bay Youth Orchestras has developed into one of […]
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 40 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program features 15 musicians playing […]
*CALL TO BOOK* Release your inner artist at Wine and Design! This fun family friendly activity is perfect for all ages. You will splash, squirt, and throw paint at your canvas to create your very own masterpiece! Bring a playlist […]