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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 […]
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 […]
Our annual Cards for Veterans Program returns for another year! During opening hours, come to our Visitor Center to make a holiday card wishing cheer and goodwill to our local Hampton Roads veterans! Cards will be delivered to local VA […]
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 […]
School’s out but you have to work? Let the kids hang out with us at the Virginia Beach Field House for a fun-filled, activity-packed day! Going by the Virginia Beach City Public Schools school year calendar we are offering all […]
School’s out but you have to work? Let the kids hang out with us at the Virginia Beach Field House for a fun-filled, activity-packed day! Going by the Virginia Beach City Public Schools school year calendar we are offering all […]
VB KidFit’s Fitness Camp is a fun-filled, fitness packed time where kids can play games and learn new skills with friends while staying off their screens an devices. Fitness Camp runs from 8:30am-2:30pm; Ages 5-10 years Late (3:30pm) pick-up available […]
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 […]
Thanksgiving Break Do you need a little more time to get that turkey stuffed? Sign your kids up for some art fun and get your last minute cooking done. The kids will start celebrating Thanksgiving early by creating a turkey […]
$85 In this 1-day camp, Ninjas will use various crafting and materials, such as clay, pipe cleaners, etc. to create stop-motion animation videos. They will also create their own short Claymation by building rapid prototypes and editing photo frames. Throughout […]
In this 1-day camp, Ninjas will use various crafting and materials, such as clay, pipe cleaners, etc. to create stop-motion animation videos. They will also create their own short Claymation by building rapid prototypes and editing photo frames. Throughout the […]
Unlike sewing-only courses, our day camps provide a big-picture introduction to fashion. Students learn sewing skills along with illustration, accessory design fashion history, the business of fashion, entrepreneurship, and more. Plus, we round out the full day camp with a […]
Come find and learn about different animals that hibernate in the cold months. Located in the Children's Area.
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 […]
Preschool Storytime is a storytime program designed for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers, featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes […]
Come out to enjoy a relaxing environment with Yoga at Fort Monroe. During this 10-week session, we will gradually increase from beginner to advanced poses and positions, in which you will gain confidence as well as knowledge of yoga. Day: […]
Calling all dinosaurs and dinosaur fans! Attend a dinosaur themed storytime to get the wiggles out before the holidays begin. Raise your claws as you dance and roar as you sing.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
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!
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.
Tweens and Teens, ages 10-17, join us in this dynamic and creative program designed for young crafters. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class offers a fun and supportive environment to learn and enhance your crocheting skills. […]
Every Wednesday anytime between 11:30am-5pm $5 crafts to pick from are: Canvas tote bags, Wine glass painting, Beer glass painting, Bird house, Canvas boards, and Flower pot painting. *Premium crafts are available for an extra cost.Prices for premium crafts are between […]
Need a little break before the holiday? Come enjoy seasonal crafts, snacks, and a fun Madden Tournament in our Gamer Zone. (Ages 10-19) Blyden Branch Library (757)441-2852 879 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, VA 23504
Celebrate the original stewards of this land with a FREE guided tour every Wednesday and Saturday in November.Starting Wednesday November 5th explore with us the Prominence and Power of the Powhatan Chiefdom.The Powhatan Chiefdom controlled a vast landscape and maintained […]
Video games, Legos, and more! No registration, there will be something for everyone.
We've got the Kids so you can Shop Shop Shop to you DROP! Fun filled day of games, adventures, relays, crafts and MORE! WHEN: Wednesday November 26th,2025 from 1pm-4pm, and Friday November 28th, 2025, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm COST: $39/session. 10% […]
Thanksgiving Break Vincent Van Gogh's sunny sunflower painting is sure to brighten anyone’s day! We will learn about and be inspired by this famous artist as we paint our own sunflowers on a real canvas board! Please pack a nut […]
Red Rover, Red Rover, tell your friends to come over for camp games before Thanksgiving!
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 […]
Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Go back to a […]
Youth will be helping to distribute groceries to those experiencing food insecurity in the local neighborhood. Youth will be helping with placing food boxes and bags into parked vehicles, traffic direction, data intake and greeting. Afterward, youth will help to […]
Participants will create small gratitude journals using folded paper and simple binding materials. Staff will demonstrate how to assemble the journals and provide prompts to help tweens begin writing or decorating their pages. Journals may include space for daily entries, […]
Come show off your build skills every week with themed LEGO building challenges!
Come get sideways on our indoor RC drift track! Track is open every day during store hours but you'll find the most drivers at the track on Wednesday night. Open to all skill levels!RWD vehicles only running the designated track […]
1-2-3 Go shoot! The clash of blades and wills alike come together at the Beyblade weekly practice event, technical builders and determined bladers clash to find their edge in preparation for upcoming tournaments. New players always welcome!
VB FREE Drive-Thru Food Pantry at Scott Memorial UMC — Wednesday Join us at The Gathering at Scott Memorial UMC, 409 First Colonial Rd, 23454, for a Drive-Thru Food Pantry this Wednesday, 4:30-6:30 PM! Enter at Wisconsin Ave. light when […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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
Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament Entry-$5 Ots Pack upon Entry! For more details, contact us at +1 757-877-3756
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 […]
Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Go back to a […]
Come and perform on the FFX Stage's "No Judgement Zone"! Enjoy some great local talent and share your own. Fun & relaxing space at the oceanfront with comfortable couch seating, views of the ocean, and much more. Karaoke can let […]
*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 […]