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A Taste of Camp with Girl Scouts! (Hampton Roads)

Multiple locations throughout Hampton Roads V
Audience - Family Event

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!

Free

Winter Wildlife Festival (Virginia Beach)

Virginia Beach, VA
Audience - Family Event

Due to ongoing weather concerns including windchill, marine conditions, and uncertainty around overnight precipitation, the following trips have been cancelled. If you were registered for any of these trips, please check your email for additional information: Cancellations • Saturday, Jan […]

Ongoing

Sock Skating at Children’s Museum of Virginia (Portsmouth)

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth
Audience - Preschool Age

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.

African American Military History | Activity HQ at MacArthur Memorial (Norfolk)

MacArthur Memorial 198 Bank St., Norfolk
Audience - Family Event

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 […]

Free

Martin Luther King Story Walk at Hayden’s Lane (Smithfield)

Hayden's Lane 200th Block Of Main Street, Smithfield
Audience - Family Event

Take the Downtown Story Trail on Hayden’s Lane in Smithfield featuring the award-winning picture book, Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr! The story walk will run from Saturday Jan 17 […]

Read, Create, and Celebrate: Tedd Arnold at Greenbrier Library (Chesapeake)

Greenbrier Library 1214 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake
List - Art and Crafting Events

Zoom to the library to celebrate author Tedd Arnold's birthday! Explore his buzz-worthy series, Fly Guy. Have a Fly-tastic time making themed crafts. They are available all day, while supplies last.

Free
Model Railroad Museum Buildout (Norfolk)

Model Railroad Museum Buildout (Norfolk)

MacArthur Center 300 Monticello Ave,, Norfolk, VA
Audience - Family Event

The Museum is actively under development and is now gearing up for our Holiday Display! We are working hard to create an exciting experience in model railroading for you. We currently have 10 operational layouts in all the major scales, […]

Free
Toddler Time at Get Air (Virginia Beach)

Toddler Time at Get Air (Virginia Beach)

Get Air Trampoline Park VB 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach
List - Fitness & Wellness Events

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 […]

$12.99

Fisherman Island: A Wildlife, Nature and History Walk – 1 at Bayside Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)

Bayside Recreation Center 4500 First Court Road, Virginia Beach
List - Virginia History Events

Fisherman Island has been a marine hospital (1890), an artillery site (1942), part of Back Bay (1973) and the Eastern Shore of Virginia (1984) National Wildlife Refuges. Additionally, it is critical nesting habitat for shorebirds such as piping plovers, American […]

CBBT 4th Island Birding – 1 at Bayside Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)

Bayside Recreation Center 4500 First Court Road, Virginia Beach
Audience - School Age

The man-made islands of the CBBT that support the bridge provide rest stops for migrating and wintering birds. The islands can offer unusual or locally rare sightings. Northern gannet, brant, king eider, harlequin duck, little gull, great cormorant, purple sandpiper […]

Sports Card, Comic Book, Pokemon & Collectible Expo at the Virginia Beach Field House (Virginia Beach)

Virginia Beach Field House 2020 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach
List - Cosplay Anime Comics

Saturday January 24th & 25th don't miss Tidewaters largest and favorite Collectibles Show We will have 350+ vendor tables full of Sports Cards Modern & Vintage, Comic Books, Toys, Pokémon Cards, Funko Pops, Action Figures, Hobby Supplies and other collectibles […]

Free

25 on the 25th at the Zoo (Norfolk)

Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk
Audience - Family Event

The Virginia Zoo is celebrating our 125th anniversary all throughout 2026 with the new 25 on the 25th event! Check out our exciting deals and activities listed below that showcase how we’re celebrating! Deals are exclusive to the 25th of […]

Whale Watching at the Cape Henry Lighthouse (Virginia Beach)

Cape Henry Lighthouse 583 Atlantic Ave, on Ft Story, Virginia Beach
Audience - Family Event

Juvenile Humpback Whales are known to take a break from their migrations in Virginia Beach and can be seen off Cape Henry!  Join our staff as we learn about whale migrations and tendencies and keep an eye out for playful […]

Teen & Adult Workshop: Stained Glass: Mosaic Night Light at the Hermitage Museum (Norfolk)

Hermitage Museum & Gardens 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk
List - Art and Crafting Events

Learn the basic techniques of cutting, assembling, attaching, and grouting stained glass to create a finished mosaic night light. During this one-day workshop, explore the mosaic process and many possibilities of working with found and reclaimed glass. Age 14+ to […]

$75 – $85

Soldiers’ Rally & Family Fun Day at the Kroc Center (Norfolk)

The Kroc Center of Hampton Roads 1401 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk
Audience - Family Event

You’re invited to join us for Soldiers’ Rally & Family Fun A time to gather, worship, celebrate all the Lord has done, and enjoy fellowship together as one Kroc community. Sunday, January 25 11:00 am–2:00 pmWorship will be followed by lunch, crafts, games, […]

All Ages Family Day at Painting with a Twist (Chesapeake)

Painting with a Twist - Chesapeake 1437 Sams Dr, Ste 104, Chesapeake
List - Art and Crafting Events

AGES 6 AND UP RECOMMENDED. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Wine will NOT be served at this class. Check website for theme. Saturday classes start at 11:30am or 1:00PM. Most Sunday classes and other Saturday classes […]

$35 – $40

Intermediate Crochet: Reusable Dish Cloth with Elle at 757 Creative Reuse Center (Norfolk)

757 Creative Reuse Center MacArthur Center 3000 Monticello Ave, Norfolk
List - Art and Crafting Events

Learn how to make a reusable dish cloth out of cotton yarn! This is an intermediate leveled class.In this class Elle will guide you through the process of creating a reusable dish/cleaning cloth! It can be used for washing dishes […]

Art Workshop Resin Art at That Art Store (Portsmouth)

That Art Store 510 Middle Street, Portsmouth
List - Art and Crafting Events

Learn to make Resin jewelry, suncatchers, or paint resin on glass. Prices range from $50 $65 depending on the project selected.

Family Paint Class at Pinot’s Palette: Seahorse Surprise (Norfolk)

Pinot's Palette 240 W 21st Street, Norfolk
List - Art and Crafting Events

What creature “stands” in the water? Seahorse! Paint this bright painting and see what surprise it gives you under the black light. BLACKLIGHT CLASS! Class Details Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time if you'd like […]

$39

White Song Birds at Painting with a Twist (Hampton)

Painting with a Twist - Hampton 1230 Merchant Lane, Hampton
List - Art and Crafting Events

Paint. Relax. Rejuvenate. Join us for a Peaceful Escape to Create some lasting Memories. No painting experience needed, on the other hand, we do require a lot of smiles and laughter! Age Policy: Age 7+ for "family day" and kids' […]

Sit & Stitch at James City County Library

James City County Library 7770 Croaker Rd, Williamsburg
List - Art and Crafting Events

Join us for this program where knitters, crocheters and hand-stitchers meet to stitch along with others. No registration required.

Free

Resin Art at That Art Store (Portsmouth)

That Art Store 510 Middle Street, Portsmouth
List - Art and Crafting Events

Create your own resin on glass masterpiece.Tiffany will guide you through the process of choosing and designing your creation. All necessary supplies to complete this project are provided. You can and are encouraged to bring shells, pebbles, broken jewelry pieces, […]

Japanese Blossoms at Painting with a Twist (Hampton)

Painting with a Twist - Hampton 1230 Merchant Lane, Hampton
List - Art and Crafting Events

Paint. Relax. Rejuvenate. Join us for a Peaceful Escape to Create some lasting Memories. No painting experience needed, on the other hand, we do require a lot of smiles and laughter! Age Policy: Age 7+ for "family day" and kids' […]

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Bring A Friend To School Day at Tidewater Christian Academy (Cheseapeake)

Tidewater Christian Academy 1136 Centerville Turnpike N, Chesapeake
Audience - Family Event

Super Early Bird Enrollment is open until February 15, 2026. Save $200 off Registration/Enrollment Fees when you complete your enrollment for 2026-2027 by 2/15/26. Referral bonuses available.

Free

Board Game Meetup at Tabb Program Room (Yorktown)

Tabb Library 100 Long Green Blvd, Yorktown
List - Gaming Events

Join us the 4th Sunday of each month (excluding holidays) for three hours of board games/tabletop gaming at Tabb Library. YCPL owns a varied collection of board and card games such as Catan, The Resistance, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride: London, […]

Puppet Storytime at Stryker Center (Williamsburg)

Stryker Center 412 N Boundary St, Williamsburg
Audience - Free Event

Sing and dance with our puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories, and other activities. Recommended for ages 3+.  Space is limited; pick up a ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes before the program to reserve your […]

Free

Heart of Love at Famous Uncle Al’s (Virginia Beach)

Famous Uncle Al's - Holland 3972 Holland Road Ste 120, Virginia Beach
List - Art and Crafting Events

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! JUST IN TIME FOR THAT SPECIAL GIFT OR A NEW PIECE OF HOME DECOR. Heart of Love in Fused glass.Join us in creating your very own fused glass heart art sculpture using strips of various colors of glass. […]

$55

Stick Figure at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach)

Little Theatre of Virginia Beach 550 Barberton Dr, Virginia Beach
Audience - Teens

The affluent, African-American LeVay family is gathering at their Martha’s Vineyard home for the weekend, and brothers Kent and Flip have each brought their respective ladies home to meet the parents for the first time. Kent’s fiancée, Taylor, an academic […]

POSTPONED – Winter Wildlife Festival Keynote Speaker Joan Strassmann, author of Slow Birding (2022) and The Social Lives of Birds (2025) at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
Audience - Free Event

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Winter Wildlife Speakers are being postponed as follows: Natalia Rojas, Special Guest Speaker, scheduled for Friday, January 23 ——> NEW DATE: Friday, February 20 from 5:30-7pm Joan Strassmann, Keynote Speaker, scheduled for Sunday, January 25 […]

Teen/Adult – Make a Mug Pottery Class at Jars of Dust (Virginia Beach)

Jars of Dust Pottery Studio 607 19th St, Unit C,, Virginia Beach
List - Art and Crafting Events

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 […]

$90

Kings and Queens Teen Chess Club at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach
Audience - Free Event

A chess club for teens by teens! Those familiar with how to play can come play with other teens. Beginners are welcome to come learn to play this game of strategy. Presented by Central Library's Teen Advisory Group. Teens, ages […]

Zen Kids Yoga (Virginia Beach)

Zen Kids Yoga (Virginia Beach)

Zen Hot Yoga 3352 Princess Anne Rd, #901, Virginia Beach
List - Fitness & Wellness Events

Whether your child is naturally energetic or shy, Zen Kids Yoga can be adapted to meet their needs, creating a supportive environment where they can thrive! Our Kids Yoga program is playful and engaging, blending yoga-inspired games, breathing exercises, affirmations, […]

Young Singers Project Concert (Virginia Beach)

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center Virginia Wesleyan University 5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Event Location - Virginia Beach

Our Young Singers Project students and mentors will present a final concert. This year, our YSP ensemble will feature works that transport their audience through the journey of Light, Hope, and Endurance through the Human Spirit. Students will explore this theme […]

$10

Paint and Paws at Cups and Claws Cat Cafe (Newport News)

Cups and Claws Cat Cafe Newport News 11006 Warwick Blvd Suite 458, Newport News
List - Art and Crafting Events

Get ready for a fun-filled in-person event where creativity meets furry friends! At Paint n Paws, you'll enjoy painting awesome art while hanging out with adorable kitties. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this chill vibe is perfect for […]

Glow Soccer Night 2026 at Hampton Roads Sportsplex (Newport News)

Hampton Roads Sportsplex 630 79th St, Newport News
Audience - School Age

No school Monday, January 26th… so you already know what that means Sunday night = Soccer. Music. Your best moves. GLOW EVERYTHING. Its our 3rd Glow Night and we defintely got it figured out. We are gearing up to make […]