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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. […]
Calling All Little Mermaids! You’re invited to a FREE underwater adventure at GSCCC's Dive into Daisies event. Discover the magic of friendship and the fun of Girl Scouts.
In honor of Month of the Military Child, Nauticus proudly celebrates the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of military children and their families throughout our community. Throughout April, we invite military families to enjoy a special opportunity to explore, learn, and […]
Enjoy a variety of fun activities with Suffolk Public Library's Spring Break Kit! Kits include activities geared toward ages 5 and older and with caregiver involvement for those younger. For families. Spring Break kits can be picked up April 6-18 during […]
Looking for a fun way to spend your spring break? Look to the Teen Explorer Kit! How does it work? Pick up a kit and check off activities as you finish each one. These tasks can be accomplished at home, […]
APRIL 15-18, 2026 Join us for this exciting event as these talented college seniors fight for spots with the NBA and top international teams. Basketball’s final proving ground is back. The 72nd Annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (P.I.T.) brings together 64 […]
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
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 […]
NO SCHOOL DAY - Hampton Roads International Montessori Does your child "heart" Hello Kitty? Do they "heart" playing with clay too? If so, this is the perfect class for them! We will learn simple clay techniques and then use our […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA an hour of stories, songs, and sensory play. ages 0 - 2; guardian must attend. two sessions are available.
Community: City of Hampton, VA enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed for infants and toddlers ages 0-2 years. siblings of all ages are always welcome!
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: 10:00am-10:45amAt Nature Storytime, we'll explore nature […]
Learn how to use Canva, the free graphic design software. You’ll learn how to get started, use templates, add style, and use the graphics. This lesson will include time for you to work on a project and ask questions. Prior to the class, please […]
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a structured program. Ages 3 to 24 […]
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program. Ages 6 to […]
Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.
Lets go on a bilingual language adventure combining books and songs in English and Spanish. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you dont mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Bring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Who wants to play some preschool games? They're fun and easy! And while you're having fun, you're working on everyday skills. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are […]
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)
Hang out with other home schoolers with JEB Little Creek MWR Libraries every first and third Friday at the Library from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. For more information, please call 757-462-7691.
Toddler Time is an engaging program centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the event, we will have crafting and free play time.
From seagulls to bald eagles, Cape Henry is teeming with wildlife, especially birds. Join the Cape Henry staff as see what birds are gracing the skies, and learn why they are important to our ecosystem. — This event is free […]
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 & Toddlers, Ages 0-3)
The first part of this session is an orientation and provides a complete demonstration by a staff member of the 3D printer. The second half of this session is certification and allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills. This […]
an hour of stories, songs, and sensory play. ages 0 - 2; guardian must attend. two sessions are available.
Storytime in Foxy's Den is held Fridays from 11:15 a.m. until noon, at Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, 65 Hall Road in Hampton. Story Time is geared for preschool children from ages 2 to 5. One or two stories will be […]
Shake off the winter blues and welcome the new season with NSA HR – Headquarters MWR Fitness. We are hosting our Pound the Pollen 5K on Friday, April 17 at POW Park. Packet pick-up and same day registration start at […]
Join us for one of P.I.T.’s premier events – the Celebrity Luncheon. This year’s featured guest, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, brings a rare perspective from both sides of the game – as a former NBA All-Star and current President of the NBA […]
Get a sneak peak of Van Wyck library's newly remodeled backyard space, Friday, April 17, from noon till 4pm. We are very proud to share with you a new stage, bench seating, and landscaping throughout. Join in some lawn games, […]
Unfortunately, the MacArthur Center will be closing later this year. Our lease will be up on June 27. So we will be in the process of moving almost everything into storage until we can find a new location. This website […]
Bee Flies will be the focus of an informative presentation on how their pollination helps in the world of plants and insects for food we rely on. Prizes will be provided for participants.
NO SCHOOL DAY - Hampton Roads International Montessori Ride the waves of creativity in this scent-sational art class! Young artists will paint a vibrant ocean and add a special sea-scented touch for a full sensory experience. A fun, hands-on adventure […]
Come join us for a fun nature-themed Storytime! Then, take a nature walk with Ms. Chelsea outside around the Joint-Use building to complete a scavenger hunt and collect a special sticker! Please check the weather and dress accordingly. In case […]
Sea creatures big and small make the Chesapeake Bay home. Learn more about who makes up our under the sea ecosystem from the tiniest shrimp to the largest whales in this virtual program on Zoom with the Cape Henry Lighthouse […]
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.
In celebration of Historic Garden Week, come visit the oldest English Formal Garden in North America. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm we will offer special garden tours. An interpreter will acquaint you with the history of our garden […]
Join us at our Red Mill shop on Friday, April 17 for a ribbon cutting at 3:00 PM, followed by free scoops all afternoon and evening. It’s been a great first year in this neighborhood, and we’re looking forward to […]
Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Let's play Animal Bingo and enjoy eating animal crackers. Win a prize.
Join us at the Berkley Community Center (121 West Liberty St.) for a fun-filled evening of bingo, prizes, and family time!
Entertainment, Fun, Games, & Food! Meet Bluey & Bingo! Carnival Games Interactive Inflatables Glitter Tattoos Balloon Twisting Petting Zoo Celebrate the Month of the Military Child with our Community Spring Fling event. Back for another fun year, we will be […]
Join Fort Eustis MWR as we celebrate the Month of the Military Child at our annual Spring Fling! Bring the family out for an afternoon packed with fun activities, entertainment, and a community celebration dedicated to our military children. Event […]
Family SK8 Night 4 pm to 11 pm Family SK8 Package | Friday Special from 5 pm to 10 pm ~$60 + tax includes: Roller skating admission and rentals for 4 people, (1) 16” Cheese Pizza, Large Fry, and One […]
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.
Start your Tattoo experience early with a free festival! Come early and enjoy music, dancing, drill routines and drumming exhibitions that kick off each Tattoo performance. Food, drink and souvenirs are available for purchase. Prepare for the downbeat of the […]
Uncover the art of resilience at JEB Fort Story MWR Community Recreation’s Kintsugi class. Join us at One Stop on Friday, April 17 at 5 PM and learn how to mend broken pottery. We will be using “gold” to turn […]
Join us for the opening of “Rhythm of the Stage”, at the Gallery at the Attucks, a juried exhibition by Nyree Dowdy, Art Bridges Curatorial Fellow of the Chrysler Museum of Art. Over 40 original works of art by 26 […]
Lights off, glow on! Join NAVSTA Norfolk MWR Community Recreation on Friday, April 17 from 5 to 8 PM for a cosmic bowling party at Pierside Entertainment Center. Enjoy two free games and a combo meal for the kids. For more […]
Experience the FUN at Surge Adventure Park with the whole family! Every Friday from 5PM – 9PM we are offering a Family Package – 4 Jump Tickets & 4 Icee’s for $64.99. Any additional jumpers – $16.99 each. Offer is […]
Youth compete to become the next Youth Poet Laureate for Hampton Roads
Kids Night Out: Gabby’s Dollhouse Party! 🐾🏠 Drop the kids off for a magical night inspired by Gabby’s Dollhouse! Your little ones will step into a world of imagination filled with creativity, treats, and tons of fun. We’ll kick off […]
The County’s 250th Commemoration will be held April 17-19, 2026 at Jamestown Beach Event Park, 2205 Jamestown Road. The Revolutionary Rhythms weekend will feature events open to all ages and include national musical performances, a 3D drone show, VA250 mobile […]
Want to try something new and learn the basics of pickleball or refine your skills? Come on out to Bow Creek Recreation Center and our knowledgeable staff will show you techniques, rules of play and provide you with opportunities for […]
This is a one and done pottery wheel experience. It’s great if you want to try pottery on the wheel without committing to a longer class. ~The class is completed in 1-hour in 1-day on the wheel. You’ll pick a […]
All are welcome to attend a book club interest meeting at the LGBT Life Center in Hampton. Would you like to share what you love about your favorite books? Have you fallen out of the habit of reading and would […]
Join us on April 17 at 6:00 PM for the Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease and be among the first to experience the set. Build your deck from your prerelease kit and jump into a night of fun, welcoming competition. Prerelease […]
Member Price One Time: $15.00 Non-Member Price One Time: $30.00 Grab your comfiest pajamas and get ready for a night of fun at the Y! It’s the perfect chance to relax, be yourself, and make new friends in a safe, […]
Work in a team to find hints, solve riddles, and explore every nook and cranny of the Princess Anne Area Library! Grades 6-12. Registration required.
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 […]
Come enjoy fresh air, great beer and live acoustic music in The Bier Garden's Backyard this Spring! 4/3 The Hookz4/4 Hannah J4/10 Allen Hudson4/11 Barren Pine4/17 Allegra DuChaine4/18 Julian Ventura4/24 Jason Cale4/25 Derek Smith All shows free & all ages
Guitar Jam is held every Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, 65 Hall Road in Hampton. Bring your favorite instruments and participate, or just listen and dance! All are welcome to attend and bring snacks. There is […]
Hello Everyone! ASL Hangout is a place where events that are local to the Hampton Roads / Coastal Virginia community are posted. Our goal is to promote and grow American Sign Language in the community. Everybody, regardless of ASL skill […]
Time-travel back to the raddest decade ever at our 1980s Glow in the Park! Zipline and climb through the trees under neon lights while blasting the ultimate ’80s playlist—think synth-pop, rock anthems, and dance-floor favorites. It’s a night of big […]
Join us for a fun, relaxed evening designed especially for parents (or caregivers) and kids to create together! Our Mommy/Daddy & Me Pictures & Pizza Pop-Up Party is the perfect way to turn favorite photos into a simple keepsake — with pizza included. Each […]
Magic: The Gathering – Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease at Jersey’s Yorktown! Join us on April 17 at 7:00 PM for the Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease and be among the first to experience the set. Build your deck from your prerelease […]
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About this event:Accio, creativity! Join us at 433 High Street for a magical DIY experience. Forget the canvas—we’re going 3D.In this workshop, you’ll select your favorite Harry Potter character (rendered in a cute, 3D-printed "Funko-style" statue) and learn the mesmerizing […]
A special night of celebration and worship along with stories and opportunities to engage in our ministry with children and families in Kenya, sponsored by Project Lucas.
Have you reserved seats for your Kiddoes yet? Here's the scoop: Drop off event that's just for kids and they must be between 6 and 12 years old. Everyone will make some fun artsy projects.We'll have some popcorn or snacks […]
Eras The Filipina-American artist Eras captures the hearts of others with her ethereal melodies and captivating performances. Self-described as a maker of sounds, Eras offers an atmospheric soundscape that blends indie alternative to soulful electronica. Experience extraordinary musical performances like […]
Light up your weekend with Club Air! Join us every Friday and Saturday for a night of dance music, fun with friends, and JUMPING on trampolines! This time is best for Big Air jumpers (over 46”) and over 9 years […]
Join us on Friday nights from April through October for free, live, local music! Hoedowns are held rain or shine from 7-10 p.m. Some seating is available or bring your own lawn chair or blanket. April 3 - The Dallas […]
Apr. 15–17, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 18, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Experience an unforgettable evening of diverse works, as emerging and established artists expand the boundaries of dance. The University Dance Theatre's Spring Concert presents pieces performed by Old Dominion […]
by Michael Stewart & Jerry Herman Based on the play The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder April 17-19 & 24-26, 2026 Dede Robertson Theatre In 1890s New York, a half-a-millionaire is quite the catch. Dolly Levi, professional matchmaker, meddler, and money-follower, secretly schemes to […]
Get ready for one hell of a night! Join us for Hell of a Night: A Comedy Anthology, written and directed by Brant Powell. April 9–11 & April 16–18 at 7:30 PM April 12 at 2:00 PM Welcome to the […]
In 2026 we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, and Virginia stands as the perfect place to honor our shared history. From the principles that built our democracy to the visionary leaders […]
High school and Adult Players start April off strong by coming to our Friday Night Pickup Soccer at the Plex!! Teams and Free agents welcomed, just pay at the desk and play! $15
In celebration of Historic Garden Week, come visit the oldest English Formal Garden in North America. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm we will offer special garden tours. An interpreter will acquaint you with the history of our garden […]
In celebration of Historic Garden Week, come visit the oldest English Formal Garden in North America. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm we will offer special garden tours. An interpreter will acquaint you with the history of our garden […]