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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!
Bring your characters to life with JEB Little Creek MWR Libraries! If you’re into tabletop games, this is your chance to make your own physical miniature out of polymer clay to put on a battle map or a dungeon and […]
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.
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 […]
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
Explore the history of African American heritage across 250 years of US military history. African Americans have served in the US Armed Forces from the earliest days of the country. From Crispin Attucks to Colin Powell, learn about the service […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA join us weekly for a new craft. can't stay? take a kit home! Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=16268562482401577121
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 caregiver. Registration is required.
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 […]
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 […]
Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, and music. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver. No registration required. Please note: Because this class starts before […]
Enjoy a small group storytime designed to allow children to explore a variety of sensory experiences. While fun for all children, this program has accommodations for children with specialized sensory processing needs to explore sensory stimulation through stories, music, activities […]
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 […]
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 caregiver. Registration is required.
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for littles and their caregivers. Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime is geared for birth through 24 months.
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.
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 […]
Location: Family Programs Room Amount: Member Price One Time: $10.00 Non-Member Price One Time: $25.00
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Ages 5-11. 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 […]
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.
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.
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 December 29, […]
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]
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.
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.
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.
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 not required.
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)
January 7 Meet the Robinsons (2007), rated G The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), rated PG January 14 The Bad Guys (2022), rated PG Jumanji (1995), rated PG January 21 The Bad Guys 2 […]
An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for toddlers and preschoolers and their caregivers. Toddler & Preschool Storytime is geared for ages 2-5.
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not […]
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 December 29, […]
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.
Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.
Are you interested in learning more about topics that impact the Autism community? Join Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia each month for informative sessions designed to educate, empower, and connect individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals. Each session focuses on timely […]
Explore art with all 5 senses in the area's only sensory art studio! Drop in only. Ages 5+ may be dropped off for $15.00 per hour or an adult may stay and create with your artist as long as they […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
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
Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the children's area during January.
Learn about Wilson Bentley in this Caldecott Award Winning book! A lover of winter, he became the first person to capture snowflakes with a camera. Explore snow-themed STEAM activities.
Join us for Steam Class, where science, tech, art, and fun collide in one awesome hands-on day! Join Our Steam Class! Looking for a fun way to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math? Our Steam Class is perfect for […]
Swirls of color, starry night skies and brightly colored sunflowers are just a few things that will inspire your young artist during this class. We’ll learn about Vincent Van Gogh as we create starry night globes, sunflower "impasto" paintings and […]
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this engaging program. Ages 5-11. Registration is required.
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 8-10. Registration is required.
Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults ages 18+. Registration is not required.
Calling all Homeschoolers! Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required
Community: City of Hampton, VA stop by for a fun hour of community and excitement, with a chance to win a prize! second and fourth wednesdays from 3-4 pm. registration is required: give us a call at (757)727-1149. Google Maps: […]
Bring in your old or broken jewelry to revamp so that you can wear it again! (Tweens, teens & adults)
Up to 5 Players per Table (Adults & Minors) IT'S YOUR SHOT-LET'S GO! INCLUDES: 2 Hours of Pool Play (Up to 5 Players) Soft Drinks, Tea, and Coffee Q-Sampler Appetizer or Jacked Up Nachos
This is Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition. The Actual, Real, Official Family Edition of CAH, and this game is at the library to play. This game can supposedly take 20+ players--want to test that? Lots of potty humor and irreverence […]
Youth volunteers will bowl with Special Olympians from January 7th to February 25th. Location: Bowlero Yorktown —formerly AMF York Lanes Details: Youth volunteers will be assigned to a lane at Bowlero York (formerly AMF York Lanes), where they’ll become “bowling […]
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 […]
Are you the parent to a toddler? Are you looking for safe fun for your toddler outside of daycare? If so Toddler Yoga is for you! Susan White is one of our kid's yoga teachers + a preschool teacher right […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Do you love to cook or want to learn how to make tasty things to share with your family and friends? Join our Teen Chef Club at Pearl Bailey Library! Each meeting we will have a different recipe or challenge, […]
Are you pregnant or a postpartum teen parent? You’re not alone! Join our supportive and welcoming group just for teen parents like you. It’s a judgment-free space to connect, share experiences, and build a community. Babies are always welcome! Wednesdays, […]
Go on the hunt for some family fun with JEB Little Creek MWR Community Recreation! Join us for a family scavenger hunt on Wednesday, January 14 from 5 to 6:30 PM at the Library. There will be a prize at […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA learn to crochet at the library! this four week series will focus on the basics. Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=936+Big+Bethel+Rd,+Hampton,+VA+23666,+USA&ftid=0x89ba82edff2e18bb:0x6349e10ecb4b4a8f
Whether you are an experienced player or new to the game, drop in to play and learn in this casual, drop-in chess program.
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 […]
JEB Fort Story MWR Library invites tween gamers to One Stop on Wednesday, January 14 from 5 to 7 PM for our Gaming Club. Stop by to meet up with friends and play board games, video games, card games, and […]
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Looking to make the next step in your job search or advance in your current career? Attend this class to find out how generative AI can help you fine-tune your resume and help you practice interviewing to secure that dream […]
Join us for an evening of creativity without the pressure of perfection. The "worst" bad art will win a hideously tacky trophy. Have fun, be creative, and laugh, while we play around with a wacky collection of art materials. Registration […]
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 on the dates listed in the […]
Join us for a chill evening just for teens! Hang out with friends, grab a snack or drink, and enjoy music, games, and creative activities. Whether you want to socialize, meet new people, or just unwind after a long week, […]
Play a variety of Nintendo Switch games, including MarioKart 8, Mario Party Jamboree, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Recommended for ages 7+.
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic mug from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. After […]
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
Coming this January to the Patriot Playhouse - two nights of WINTER ONE-ACTS January 14-15 $6 General Admission each night - see just one play or all 3! Wednesday, January 14, 2026 6 PM - "At the Bottom of Lake […]
Entry-$5 Ots pack upon entry! For more information, contact us at +1 757-877-3756
Mark you calendars for the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia's Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Service 2026 Sunday, January 18, 2026 Time: 3:00 p.m. at Wycliffe Presbyterian Church MLK Choir Rehearsal ScheduleAll are invited to come join in and sing! Monday, […]
Talking Dirt- Tips for the Casual Gardener- 2026 Series presented by the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners. Wednesday, January 14th, 2026- 6:45-7:45 Gardening Smarter: Sustainable and Seasonable Tips for Backyard Gardeners. Guest Speaker-Heather Becker, Master Gardener. The weather changes with the […]
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our One Piece TCG Weekly tournament! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Wednesday at 7:00PM! Entry Fee: $5.00 Format/Structure: Standard Constructed, 45 min rounds, Best of 3 […]
Come on out to Tower of Games - Virginia Beach for our Altered Weekly tournament! Day of Week/Time Info: Every Wednesday at 7:30PM! Entry Fee: $5.00 Format/Structure: Standard Constructed, 50min round time, 3 rounds, Best of 1 Prizes: Booster […]
*CALL 757-771-9905 OR EMAIL US AT NEWPORTNEWS@WINEANDDESIGN.COM TO BOOK AN EARLIER TIME* 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 […]