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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

Photos with the Bunny at Greenbrier Mall (Chesapeake)

Greenbrier Mall 1401 S Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake
List - Spring - Easter

Hop over for Easter Bunny pictures at Greenbrier Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. Hop into the fun at our KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance Parties! Every […]

Photos with the Bunny at Lynnhaven Mall (Virginia Beach)

Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach
List - Spring - Easter

Get dressed in your Easter best and hop on by for a spring-tacular photo session with the adorable Easter Bunny. Hop into the fun at our KIDZ BOP Bunny Dance Parties! Every hour on the hour, kids can dance along […]

Spring Showcase at McDonald Garden Center (Virginia Beach)

McDonald Garden Center - multiple locations Virginia Beach
List - Spring - Festivals

Spring is almost here, and with it comes that familiar feeling, long afternoons outside, dirt under your fingernails, and the kind of backyard moments that turn into lifelong memories. There’s no better time to reset, refresh, and get growing. Join […]

Ongoing

Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime at North Suffolk Library (Suffolk)

North Suffolk Library 2000 Bennets Creek Park Road, Suffolk
Audience - Free Event

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. To view Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime virtually, please join our Baby & […]

Toddler Trek

Toddler Trek at Virginia Aquarium (Virginia Beach)

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach
Audience - Outdoor Event

Every Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | South Building. Explore the trail in this guided nature walk including fun with counting, shapes, songs and themed activities. Weather-appropriate clothing is recommended as the trek will happen in rain or shine. Included with admission and […]

included in cost of admission

Strolling Trails (Suffolk)

Sleepy Hole Park 4616 Sleepy Hole Road,, Suffolk
List - Fitness & Wellness Events

Take a breath of fresh air and join us for Strolling Trails, a relaxing walk designed especially for new parents and their little ones. Enjoy the beauty of Suffolk's paved hiking trails while connecting with other parents who are on […]

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

Toddler Tales at Yorktown Youth Programs Room (Yorktown)

Yorktown Library 8500 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown
Audience - Free Event

Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on February 9, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]

Move & Groove at Greenbrier Library (Chesapeake)

Greenbrier Library 1214 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake
Audience - Family Event

Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Move and Groove at Major Hillard Library (Chesapeake)

Major Hillard Library 824 Old George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake
Audience - Family Event

Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!

Tiny Tales at Tabb Library (Yorktown)

Tabb Library 100 Long Green Blvd, Yorktown
Audience - Free Event

Tiny Tales is a lapsit program for infants and their parents/caregivers. Parents/caregivers will be introduced to simple songs, action rhymes and finger plays that they can use to interact and bond with their baby at home. Registration is required for […]

Storytime at Cuffee Library (Chesapeake)

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library 2726 Border Road, Chesapeake
Audience - Free Event

Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!

Homeschool Thursdays at Grissom Library (Newport News)

Grissom Library 366 DeShazor Drive, Newport News
Audience - Family Event

Our STEAM programs are designed to be stand-alone enrichment, making them a great supplement to what you are already teaching your children at home. Past programs have included exploring surface tension through Suminagashi, using the scientific method to create the […]

Babygarten at Janaf Branch Library (Norfolk)

Janaf Branch, Norfolk Public Library VA
Audience - Free Event

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 years)

Babygarten at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

Pretlow Branch Library 111 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk
Audience - Free Event

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 […]

Family Yoga at Latitude Climbing (Norfolk)

Family Yoga at Latitude Climbing (Norfolk)

Latitude Climbing & Fitness Norfolk 1830 Lindsay Avenue, Norfolk
List - Fitness & Wellness Events

 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.

$26

Toddler & Preschool Storytime at North Suffolk Library (Suffolk)

North Suffolk Library 2000 Bennets Creek Park Road, Suffolk
Audience - Free Event

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.

Tiny Tot Explorers at Main Street Library (Newport News)

Main Street Library 110 Main Street, Newport News
Audience - Family Event

Tiny Tot Explorers are invited to join Ms. Liz at the Main Street Library (directly after Babies in Bloom Storytime). Make new friends and enjoy a variety of fun learning experiences! Explore new outlets for creativity! Enhance your childs exploration, […]

Toddler Tales at Yorktown Youth Programs Room (Yorktown)

Yorktown Library 8500 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown
Audience - Free Event

Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on February 9, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]

MIY St. Patrick’s Day T-Shirts at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

Pretlow Branch Library 111 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk
List - Spring - St Patricks Day

Bring in your own t-shirts and we’ll iron-on our special & unique St. Patrick’s Day Parade logo! The logo will be dark green so bring in white, or lighter green t-shirts. Registration is required.

Story Time at My Gym (Virginia Beach)

Story Time at My Gym (Virginia Beach)

My Gym Virginia Beach 1554 Laskin Road #118, Virginia Beach
Audience - Free Event

Story Time is coming to My Gym! Our staff loves to read and encourages all our friends to join us once a month for a special story and playtime. We will sing, have puppet shows and read a story along […]

Military Homeschool Hangout at Langley AFB Bateman Library (Hampton)

Langley AFB Bateman Library 42 Ash Ave Langley AFB, Hampton
Audience - Family Event

Do you homeschool your kids? Join us at the Bateman Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1-3 PM for an afternoon of socializing, fun, and games! Meet other homeschooling military families in a laid back, friendly environment. […]

Military Homeschool Hangout at Langley AFB Bateman Library (Hampton)

Langley AFB Bateman Library 42 Ash Ave Langley AFB, Hampton
Audience - Family Event

Do you homeschool your kids? Join us at the Bateman Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1-3 PM for an afternoon of socializing, fun, and games! Meet other homeschooling military families in a laid back, friendly environment. […]

Homeschool Hangout at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

Pretlow Branch Library 111 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk
List - Art and Crafting Events

Come hangout at the library with friends. Read a book together, do fun crafts, activities, and more! (Ages 11-14) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov

Sensory Art Play

Sensory Art Play at Outside the Lines (Norfolk)

Outside the Lines Art Studio 617 Colonial Ave., Norfolk
List - Art and Crafting Events

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 […]

$15

Homework Help at Cuffee Library (Chesapeake)

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library 2726 Border Road, Chesapeake
Audience - Free Event

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.

Theater Improv (Norfolk)

Lafayette Branch, Norfolk Public Library 1610 Cromwell Dr., Norfolk
Audience - Free Event

Step into the captivating world of improv! Kids in fourth grade and above will explore creativity and quick thinking through fun exercises to unlock their improvisational potential.

Free
Kids Yoga at Bliss Yoga (Virginia Beach)

Kids Yoga at Bliss Yoga (Virginia Beach)

Bliss Yoga 1080 Nimmo Pkwy Suite 102, Virginia Beach
Audience - School Age

Kids Yoga helps children learn techniques for concentrating, reducing stress, and connecting to their bodies & breath while having fun. We incorporate age-appropriate poses, breathing, movement, games, mindfulness activities, and music. Kids will be welcomed into a nurturing space full […]

Pawsitive Reading at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach
Audience - Free Event

Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5-11. Registration is required.

Homework Help at Cuffee Library (Chesapeake)

Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library 2726 Border Road, Chesapeake
Audience - Free Event

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.

Second Thursday Food Giveaway (Norfolk)

Prince of Peace Nfk Glenrock Road, Norfolk
Audience - Free Event

We’re excited to bless our community!  Join us for our Food Giveaway!  Prince of Peace Praise Center419 Glenrock Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Come out, bring a friend, and help spread the word! We are giving away food […]

Seed Keepers: Seed Processing Workshops (Norfolk)

Ryan Resilience Lab 4610 Colley Avenue, Norfolk
Audience - Free Event

Come and join the Elizabeth River Project's native plant experts for a hands-on experience like no other! Dive into the fascinating world of native plant seeds, harvested from the beautiful Ryan Resilience Lab, Paradise Creek Nature Park, and other scenic […]

by donation

Mosaic Garden Stone Workshop at Vintage Vibe Home (Chesapeake)

Vintage Vibe Home 232 Centerville Turnpike N, Chesapeake
List - Art and Crafting Events

Create a garden stone full of color to add to your garden, patio, or yard. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of cutting, assembling, and finishing repurposed glass and ceramics with guidance from an experienced teaching artist. Working […]

Creative Connections at Suffolk Art Gallery (Suffolk)

Suffolk Art Gallery 118 Bosley Avenue, Suffolk
List - Art and Crafting Events

Spark togetherness and fun at Creative Connections - our monthly date night event at the Suffolk Art Gallery! Bond with a friend, loved one, or family member and create a unique work of art together. Each month features a unique […]

ACVA’s Got Talent (Virginia Beach)

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

A variety talent show like no other! Come see what these artists and performers have been working on since December! Tickets only $10 at the door, and all proceeds support the mission of ACVA. Concessions available for purchase. Email ashley@abilitycenterva.org […]

$10

Planter 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 planter from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. After […]

$90
Black Girl Magic (Virginia Beach)

Black Girl Magic (Virginia Beach)

Zeiders American Dream Theater 4509 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach
List - Spring - Performances

Black Girl Magic takes its audience on a journey lead by Sister, a young Black woman, struggling to find a place of acceptance in the world. Guided by her African ancestors, Sister comes to a place of self-reconciliation and acceptance […]

Sérgio and Odair Assad (Norfolk)

Norfolk Academy 1585 Wesleyan Dr, Norfolk
Event Location - Norfolk

Celebrate a historic milestone as the legendary Assad Brothers—Sérgio and Odair Assad—embark on their 60th anniversary and farewell tour. Widely regarded as the most influential guitar duo of the past century, the Brazilian-born brothers have redefined the possibilities of the […]

$10 – $35
Black Girl Magic (Virginia Beach)

Black Girl Magic (Virginia Beach)

Zeiders American Dream Theater 4509 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach
List - Spring - Performances

Black Girl Magic takes its audience on a journey lead by Sister, a young Black woman, struggling to find a place of acceptance in the world. Guided by her African ancestors, Sister comes to a place of self-reconciliation and acceptance […]

Black Girl Magic (Virginia Beach)

Black Girl Magic (Virginia Beach)

Zeiders American Dream Theater 4509 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach
List - Spring - Performances

Black Girl Magic takes its audience on a journey lead by Sister, a young Black woman, struggling to find a place of acceptance in the world. Guided by her African ancestors, Sister comes to a place of self-reconciliation and acceptance […]