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Towne Bank Fountain Park
2521 Waterside drive, Norfolk
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 […]
Newport News Park
13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News
Now in its 33rd season, Virginia’s first holiday drive-through light show features two miles of fanciful holiday scenes created with over one million lights. Installations include light tunnels, falling snow, penguins, polar bears, snowmen, and more! Travel through the seasons […]
In November 2025, the ViBe Creative District teamed up Atlantic Park to feature ViBe artists, students from VBSchools National Art Honor Society clubs and local creatives to hand paint surf boards for a 30 foot surfboard tree public art […]
Multiple locations throughout Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads, VA
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Now You're Cooking Culinary Studio
1128 N Battlefield Blvd #105, Chesapeake
Ages 7–13)5-Day Winter Workshop Get ready for a festive and fun-filled week at our Holiday Baking Camp, specially designed for young chefs ages 7 to 13! Over the course of five days, campers will roll up their sleeves and dive into […]
Funville - both locations
Chesapeake and Virginia Beach
Bring the whole family to maximize the fun every Thursday night at Funville Playground with 2 tickets, 1 whole pizza and a pitcher of drinks just for $39.99!!
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 […]
November 27, 2025 to New Year's Day from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. nightly Experience this drive-through light display of holiday themes from the comfort of your car. It's sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
Children's Museum of Virginia
221 High Street, Portsmouth
Sock Skating returns to the Children's Museum of Virginia! Head upstairs to the second floor and enjoy the sock skating “ice" rink, open for a limited time only. Free with admission.
City Center Oyster Point
701 Town Center Dr, Newport News
Lights At The Fountain - December 6th through January 1st from 5pm-9pm. This magical experience is filled with holiday lights, decorations, Instagrammable moments, and a custom soundtrack designed around City Center at Oyster Point's five-acre fountain plaza.
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News
December 6th through January 1st at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center showcases animated holiday shows synchronized to your favorite holiday carols on a 30-foot tall tree. Light shows play nightly from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every half hour! Seasonal décor, […]
Fort Monroe Community Center
100 Stilwell Road, Hampton
Operation Winter Break begins when Hampton City Schools are dismissed for winter break. This full-day fun camp will be offered Monday-Friday, Dec. 22, 2025, - Jan. 2, 2026 (closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1) from 7 a.m. to […]
Northampton Community Center
1435A Todds Lane, Hampton
Operation Winter Break begins when Hampton City Schools are dismissed for winter break. This full-day fun camp will be offered Monday-Friday, Dec. 22, 2025, - Jan. 2, 2026 (closed Dec. 24, 25 & 26 and Jan. 1) from 7 a.m. […]
West Hampton Community Center & Neighborhood Park
1638 Briarfield Road, Hampton
Operation Winter Break begins when Hampton City Schools are dismissed for winter break. This full-day fun camp will be offered Monday-Friday, Dec. 22, 2025, - Jan. 2, 2026 (closed Dec. 24, 25 & 26 and Jan. 1) from 7 a.m. […]
Allow your kids to stay active and have fun during winter break at Hrsportsplex’s Winter Break Camp! December 22nd, 23nd & 26th January 5th 7:30 am -4:30 pm Half/ Full Days - Soccer - Pickleball - Basketball - Dodgeball *Team […]
Simon Family Jewish Community Center
5000 Corporate Woods Dr,, Virginia Beach
Join Camp JCC when school is not in session for Winter Break, Spring Break, and/or select federal holidays. Campers, currently in grades K-5th grade, can expect fun crafts, sports, games, gaga, and free swim with their Camp JCC friends. […]
My Gym Virginia Beach
1554 Laskin Road #118, Virginia Beach
WINTER BREAK CAMP 2025! Join your favorite My Gym staff for an afternoon of games, relays, adventures, crafts and FUN!!! **Snack is provided, please bring a refillable water bottle. We are a NUT FREE camp, if providing your own snack. […]
On your holiday break, use your creativity to make something amazing! A 4-day Kids' Sewing Workshop (Ages: 8+) where all materials are included. Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026, no class Jan 1, 2025. Total of 4 sessions
World Class Gymnastics Too
5196 Nansemond Pkwy, Suffolk
Kids 5 and up are welcome to join us over winter break for gymnastics fun and games! Half-day programs are available 9-12 and 1-4 for $30 per day and full-day programs are available 9-4 for $55 per day. Snacks and […]
JEB Little Creek Gator Bowling Center
1455 Gator Blvd. Bldg. 3560, Virginia Beach
Roll into the new year with JEB Little Creek MWR Bowling on Wednesday, December 31 from 8 PM to 1 AM at Gator Bowling Center. The cost to participate is $200 per lane. A 50% deposit is required. Each reservation […]
Northwest River Park
1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake
January 1 | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. at Northwest River Park / January 1 | 10:30 a.m. - Noon at Bells Mill Park / January 1 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at Indian River Park South Start your year off […]
Lambert's Point Open Space
4301 Powhatan Ave, Norfolk
2026 will be a year of firsts for the ERT Foundation, so let's start the year off together with an inaugural ERT First Day Hike! Join our Executive Director, Kindra Greene, as she leads a New Year's day morning hike […]
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach
Join us for a guided hike through the diverse wetland ecosystems of First Landing State Park, where five unique trails come together to showcase nature’s own “trail mix.” This immersive journey will take you through a variety of wetland habitats- […]
Latitude Climbing & Fitness Norfolk
1830 Lindsay Avenue, Norfolk
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 […]
False Cape State Park
4001 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach
Explore the hidden hamlet of Wash Woods and see the various coastal habitats of False Cape. Experience the maritime forest, live oak hammock, dunes, beachfront, and an 1800s cemetery during this ranger-led hike. Hike is approximately 3 miles with parts […]
Willow Oaks Branch Library
227 Fox Hill Rd, Hampton
Come test your problem solving skills in the latest edition of the Willow Oaks Escape Room. Ages 10 & up. *Registration is required to book a time slot. Call to see what is available and book.
Downtown Hampton is proud to partner with Hampton City Schools for our January School Supply Drive. Donations collected will help ensure local students and teachers have the essential supplies they need for a successful start to the year. Community members […]
Get Air Trampoline Park VB
701 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach
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 […]
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
801 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach
Celebrate the holidays with a festive adventure in the trees! The elves are back again, and they’ve gone rogue—hiding all over the trees! Join us for our Holiday Tree Hunt and see if you can track down our sneaky forest […]
Latitude Climbing & Fitness Norfolk
1830 Lindsay Avenue, Norfolk
Kids and their adults will learn beginner yoga concepts, play games, and more. These fun and engaging classes bolster social emotional health. Yoga sequences are designed with 2-8yo in mind, but kids of all ages are welcome with their adults.
Come Visit your Newport News Monthly Storytime! Join us every first Thursday of the month at 10:30am in our kids department for stories, activities, and connecting with your neighbors! Children of all ages welcome! No Reservations Needed
January 1 | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. at Northwest River Park / January 1 | 10:30 a.m. - Noon at Bells Mill Park / January 1 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at Indian River Park South Start your year off […]
Kick off the new year on the right foot! Join us for a 1-mile hike at Bells Mill Park (424 Albemarle Drive). We will meet near the trailhead at the parking lot. Participants get a free sticker while supplies last. […]
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach
Discover the heart of First Landing State Park on this unique guided hike that blends camping culture with coastal beauty. We’ll begin by exploring the park’s campground. You’ll get an inside look at one of the park’s cozy yurts; a […]
Tower of Games
5405 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our Horus Heresy Open Play day! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Thursday from open to close! Entry Fee: Free! Format/Structure: Casual Play
Tower of Games
5405 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our Horus Heresy Open Play day! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Thursday from open to close! Entry Fee: Free! Format/Structure: Casual Play
January 1 | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. at Northwest River Park / January 1 | 10:30 a.m. - Noon at Bells Mill Park / January 1 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at Indian River Park South Start your year off […]
Kick off the new year on the right foot! Join us for a 2-mile hike at Indian River Park South (2003 Rokeby Avenue). Please meet us at the trailhead in the parking lot. Participants get a free sticker while supplies […]
All You Can Play is coming to town! Enjoy UNLIMITED laser tag from for just $30 December 24th from 12–4pm December 26th from 7–10pm. December 31st from 3-6pm. January 1st from 1-8pm $35 January 2nd from 7-10pm Enjoy a festive […]
False Cape State Park
4001 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach
Start off the New Year with an invigorating winter hike in one of Virginia's most unique state parks. During this 2-mile hike, you’ll begin on the freshwater side overlooking Back Bay and traverse across a barrier spit to the Atlantic […]
York River State Park
9801 York River Park Rd, Williamsburg
First Day Hike at York River State Park from 10am - 1pm Kick off the New Year with a trek through the area's beautiful York River State Park. Join York River State Park for one of two amazing hikes! One […]
First Landing - The Narrows
225 64th Street, Virginia Beach
Bundle up for a seasonal adventure into the salt marshes of First Landing State Park! Starting at the 64th Street boat ramp, we’ll hop aboard a wagon and catch a ride to the Cape Henry Trail. From there, we’ll explore […]
Winter Lantern Festival is lighting up Williamsburg! Wander through hundreds of stunning lanterns, enjoy live shows, tasty food, and festive fun for all ages. Here for a limited time — don’t miss it!
Start your New Year on the right foot at the First Night Holiday Hike on Thursday, January 1, from 5:30–8 PM at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Enter the Boardwalk at 10th Street and walk through the final night of Holiday […]
Greenbrier Family Skate Center
1409 Stephanie Way, Chesapeake
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
Gundam Card Game Tournaments $5 Entry Fee Per Player. Each Player to Receive a Participation Pack upon start of Tournament. 1 Pack put into Prize pool per every 2 Players. Prize Payout Dependent Upon Participation.
Tower of Games
5405 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our 'Star Wars: Unlimited' rotating Weekly event! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Thursday at 6:30PM! Sign Ups from 6:00PM to 6:30PM. Rotating Weekly Formats: First Week: Premier - Tournament […]
Tower of Games
5405 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our weekly Pokémon League Standard Tournament! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Thursday at 6:30pm! Sign-Ups start at 6:00PM until 6:30PM. Entry Fee: $5 Entry Format/Structure: Standard Constructed, Swiss, 50 min […]