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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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate 250 years of America, March Madness style! Vote in our Founding Father bracket each week as the field narrows. Will your favorite take the top spot?
Book your family's Easter Bunny photos at Patrick Henry Mall! Professional spring pictures and Bunny portraits are available in Center Court from March 13 through April 4. Perfect for cards and gifts! Schedule your time slot for only $20; no […]
The mysterious Leprechaun has done it again! Come and explorer Northwest River Park to find the decorated rocks hidden by the Leprechaun. Return any found rocks to the Northwest River Park Welcome Center and receive a special prize. Free and […]
Discover maps, artifacts, dioramas, colonial-era documents, fashion, and a battle timeline showcased in the Wallace History Room! Come explore the fascinating history they have uncovered for you! Visit the Wallace Memorial History Room on the second floor of Central Library. […]
A little courage, a little kindness, and a lot of heart! Celebrate the birthday of author, Kate DiCamillo, by crafting like Despereaux and dreaming like Winn-Dixie.
Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly ride on the Atlantic Explorer to see bottlenose dolphins and other coastal Virginia animals like seabirds, sea turtles, and more. Guests will join the Aquarium's knowledgeable educators on board to learn about their unique sightings while […]
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
Join us weekly for a new craft. Can't stay? Take a kit home!
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 […]
Come join us outside for story time in the forest! Cost: $15 per family Location: Shore Drive area of VB (exact location given after registration) Ages: 0-2 (older siblings are welcome to join) Time: 9:00am-9:45am At Nature Storytime, we'll explore […]
Paddle Into the Heart of the Great Dismal SwampJoin Adventure Kayak Tours – Chesapeake for a guided kayak adventure to the legendary Lake Drummond, traveling through the historic Great Dismal Swamp Canal Wednesday, March 25 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Chesapeake, VAThis […]
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.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Wednesdays | 9:30am-10:00am | South Building. Join us for a fun animal-based toddler program to learn a letter or number, read a story, and then meet and move like an animal ambassador. Included with your admission and FREE for Members!
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 is appropriate for children with specialized sensory processing needs to explore sensory stimulation through stories, music, activities and […]
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.
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 […]
A special day designed for homeschooling families! Enjoy art workshops, interactive demos, educational games, and plenty of hands-on fun across the museum.
Homeschool students in grades 1–5 are invited to explore the environment with Keep Norfolk Beautiful and the Norfolk Park Rangers! This monthly meetup focuses on learning how we can positively impact the world around us. Register here: https://norfolk.gov/naturenavigators SESSIONS: 10-11:30 Α.Μ.& 1-2:30P.M. […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
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.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
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 required.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Join us for stories, songs, and activities with new friends every Wednesday at 10:30am! Questions? Call 757-764-2906 or e-mail langleyafblibrary@gmail.com.
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 […]
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)
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 […]
Lunch tastes better with a movie—or two! Pack your meal and join us at the library for a weekly double feature full of big moments, memorable scenes, and cinematic fun. February 25 Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse (2018), rated PG […]
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.
Get ready for Spring in this interactive STEAM series - well explore new topics each week! For ages 3-7. Separate registration is required for each date this event is held and begins February 25 at 10 a.m.
Have fun while working on math and reading! We will reinforce kindergarten and first grade math and reading skills.
Join us for a special Coffee with a Historian program highlighting the life and legacy of Maria Curtis, a respected community leader whose influence helped shape the Lee Hall community. Hosted in partnership with Lebanon Christian Church, this informal program […]
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: […]
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 […]
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
Capture your family this spring… for FREE! Come to FACT Autism Resource Center for free family portraits: Wednesdays & Fridays: March 18 – April 3 | 12:00–2:00 PM Thursdays: March 19 – April 2 | 5:00–7:00 PMFamily memories last a lifetime, make this […]
Read some of the best books in all of children's literature with us and create art projects based on the books.
Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you dont mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 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. Registration is not required.
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
Switch off, and play some classic board games with other teens. Teens, ages 14-18 and homeschool teens. Registration is required.
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 […]
Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Grades K-5. Registration is required.
Dive into the ocean with Eugenie Clark, the Shark Lady! Tweens, ages 8-12 years old, will make a glowing ocean jar, explore coral reef erosion and oil spills, and create a swirling Sharknado vortex.
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math through hands-on experiments and activities. Registration is required. This program is for grades 1-5.
Ready for some friendly LEGO competition? Stretch your fingers and your mind with partner mini-challenges.
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.
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 […]
Start with a fun, hands-on snack-making activity, then settle in to enjoy themed stories while you munch! In this 55-minute program for kids ages 5-11, we'll craft a simple treat that connects to the books we'll read together - making […]
Attention, families: your mission is to protect something you love on planet Earth. Together you’ll imagine a story with your own characters on a fun adventure. You’ll take photos, draw, and add stickers to make a one-of-a-kind comic strip on […]
Join local artist Mia Guile to design and paint a room representative of your artistic style and interests. You will be working with perspective and acrylic paint in this fun, creative workshop. Ages 8 - 11. Registration is required.
Adventure awaits! Join us for a one off Dungeons and Dragons adventure with other interested teens led by a Library Game Master. No prior experience required, new players welcome! All supplies and character sheets will be provided. Registration is required. […]
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 […]
For All Ages! All You Can Eat Pizza + Skating — $20 EVERY Tuesday & Wednesday | 5–7:30 PM Rentals included. Fun guaranteed.
Receive personalized, one-on-one assistance from a library staff member in a session designed specifically for you as an English Language Learner. Explore free resources and programs available through the public library, followed by an individualized tour of the library. Gain […]
Try out diamond art with a keychain project. Diamond art is like paint by numbers, except with gems and sparkle! Ages 9-13. Registration is required.
Join us for our free community dinner at 5:30 PM! Different activities follow dinner, please check out our church calendar https://www.charityumc.org/events or call the church office to learn more!
The Real Talk about TechJoin us for an eye-opening, interactive evening designed to spark honest conversations about life online. In a world that’s always connected, how do we stay safe while building positive digital communities? We’re bringing in the experts […]
Located at The Garage Brewery, 1011 Eden Way N., Chesapeake. This event is FREE & open to the public. Co-Hosted by Adventure Dad Wagon. Come early to get a front spot or park in the grass on Eden Way! Rotating […]
Come drink some coffee or tea and discuss a classic book that you have always wanted to read! At this meeting we will discuss 'The Fellowship of the Ring' by J.R.R. Tolkien! This month we will read The Fellowship of […]
Game on! Teens are invited to the library for a night of board games, friendly competition, and hanging out. A variety of games will be available, all courtesy of the librarys collections. Snacks, games, and good vibes guaranteed!
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 as listed in the drop down […]
Join VBCPS and our partner #WinAtSocial on Wednesday, March 25, at 6 p.m. for a family webinar, Setting Family Standards: Establishing Your Family’s Guidelines for Social Media. This interactive session will guide families through creating a personalized Family Standards Agreement […]
Wveryone is welcome to join in and help set their own Passover table at the MESSIAH IN THE PASSOVER begins with the traditional Passover Seder table - complete with all the articles of this important Jewish celebration. The speaker will […]
Join us with a live model and practice your figure drawing skills! Drop in & Draw Independent figure drawing session with a live model - all ages Bring your own supplies | Model will be clothed | Meet on the […]
Move over Ted Allen, Tessa Robinson, Wolfhound parent (the “Queen of fun”), will host as chosen parent-child chef teams turn baskets of mystery ingredients into a delectable three course meal. If you are brave enough to step up as a […]
Join Linda Wilder Dyer, owner of Finishing Touches - Manners and More for a Changing World, as she teaches this fun, hands-on 2-hour mini-session which will focus on table etiquette, self-confidence, introductions and conversation skills, being a helper at home […]
Enjoy mask making, live music, Mardi Gras themed food, and line dancing. A perfect way to celebrate with the community!
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
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 […]
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Virginia Beach. Get your tickets now to discover the music of The Beatles at St. John's Episcopal Church under the gentle glow […]
Open To: General Public Campus Community Students Faculty and Staff Alumni 6:30pm Doors open and tickets available 7:00-8:15pm Showtime Tickets: $5 The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the […]