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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. […]
Your passport to togetherness, fun and new friends! Enjoy some exciting, hands-on activities and games including “try-it” experiences that help introduce families to Girl Scouts.
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to Chrysler Hall!
Cinema Cafe turns 40, and we’re celebrating all week at our original Pembroke location, May 11–15. 🤩 80s-inspired swag giveaways 📸 Fun lobby photo op 🍕 Throwback food and drink deals 🎥 Don’t miss Back to the Future for Turnback […]
The 2025 Chesapeake Jubilee kicks off Thursday, May 15th. The Jubilee is more than a carnival, it’s a family tradition experienced by more than 35,000 patrons annually With 41 years under our belt. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part […]
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 […]
Join Us for Storytime at the Farm! Cozy up with a towel or blanket in the Visiting Pen and meet some of our furry farm friends while enjoying fun, interactive stories. Each Tuesday at 11am.
Upcoming Mobile Pantry Info Patriot’s Pantry is hosting our next Mobile Meal distribution at LMH NW Annex All staple items are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. May’s meal kit will be pancit Patrons must present a valid […]
Destress to be your best! Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show! Pick up a mini canvas at your local branch and then create your masterpiece. When completed, return it to your library so it can be […]
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
Parents, have you tried it all and your child is still struggling? Join us at Vanella Chiropractic on Thursday, May 14th for a free in-person meetup and workshop about Autism, Anxiety, SPD, ADD/ADHD, and other Neurodevelopmental challenges! In this Free […]
Age 0-4, Norfolk- Tues/Thurs- 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 […]
Join us to care for our vegetable garden. Each week we will cover topics from nutrients and water to pruning and pests. Document growth and get your hands in the soil! Bring gloves if you can.
Paint-by-Numbers are available for both children and adults. Paints, brushes, and water provided.
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required. Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff member will let you […]
**Because this class starts before regular library hours, a staff member will let you into the building between 9:15 and 9:25 a.m. Latecomers will not be admitted after this time. Help build early language skills as your child moves from […]
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 required.
Bring your toddler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 2-3 with caregiver. Registration is required.
BRUNCH + MIMOSAS: Mimosa will be provided by Children event sitters PLAYTIME FOR THE KIDS: A fun and safe space for kids to play while you relax GAMES FOR MOMS: Fun, easy games and great connections COMMUNITY BOUQUET ACTIVITY: Let's […]
Join us for our biweekly Buffalow Market! If you need food, don’t miss it. We start at 12 PM ; tickets begin at 9:30 AM You may return to your vehicle. This is first come, first served. Please arrive on time […]
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 & […]
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 […]
Virginia Peninsula Food bank event
Come out and enjoy a family-friendly movie with friends! Every movie will be rated G or PG.
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on May 4, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]
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 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 […]
Come move & groove, like animals! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. It's a perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Begin your little one's lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing and play along to stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
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. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a […]
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-23 months 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. Just 2s is for ages 2 only with a caregiver. Registration is […]
Two-year-olds deserve a storytime made just for them! This lively, 45-minute program blends the building blocks of early literacyreading, singing, talking, writing, and playinginto an interactive experience full of fun. Enjoy engaging books, catchy songs, and playful activities that help […]
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 […]
Come visit your Newport News Barnes & Noble every Thursday at 10:30am for a weekly Storytime feature various curated stories for our littlest readers. We love Storytime so much, we decided to do it on the Weekend too!! Come in […]
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.
Join us for a sweet and interactive Mommy & Me Sing-Along Circle Playgroup On Thursday at 10:30 AM, we’ll meet at City View Park for a joyful morning of music, movement, and connection with our little ones. We’ll sing favorite […]
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations.
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)
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 […]
Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun, interactive program that teaches children basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the time, there will […]
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.
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, baby sign, book sharing and hands-on activities. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required.
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!
Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on May 4, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event uses combined registration. If you register for this event, you […]
Join us at Jordan-Newby in the youth art studio as we read a short story and then bring that story to life by creating a craft that goes along with the theme of the story!
Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun, interactive program that teaches children the basic concept through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Preschool, ages 3-5)
To promote library eResources and assist tech weary patrons, we’re offering a dedicated time solely for tech. Come by our table in the lobby and we’ll help you troubleshoot.
Join us on a ranger-led walking tour to explore the history of Fort Monroe. Learn about the establishment of the 3rd system, the role of the “Gibraltar of the Chesapeake” in local and national defense, and the diverse workforce constructing […]
OPA! The Norfolk Greek Festival is here! Bringing you four days of authentic food, live music, dancing, and culture to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/IyOkU Free admission. Free parking. Zero excuses Thursday 11:00am - 9:30pm Friday 11:00am - […]
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 […]
The history of the gardens of Francis Land House has been one of continual change and development. Come with us as we explore the transformation from a 19th century plantation landscape into a modern, seven-acre historical, educational, and organic gardening […]
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.
Do you or someone you know need extra help putting food on the table this month? Share this post to help them access the food they need to thrive!Here's what you need to know about our drive-thru food distributions happening […]
Come hangout at the library with friends. Read a book together, do fun crafts, activities, and more! (Ages 6-10) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov
Join us in the trail center at First Landing State Park to explore the families that kept the lights shining in lighthouses across the country! Stay for an activity to map your family tree!Talk is free but park admission requires […]
Come out to Seatack Recreation Center and rent our Pickleball Tutor Plus Ultra feeder for easy practice. Here's your chance to work on particular shots while getting great exercise! Membership or day pass required Each session is 1 hourCost: $20
So if you're not doing anything on Thursday afternoons get those cars out and come up to DQ. You can go in and order food and bring it out to eat. Make sure you bring a chair because they've taken […]
Ages 5-16 2 Free Games per Day! Register at kidsbowllfree.com Shoes not included. Snack bar open for purchases. Tuesdays- Thursdays until December 17, 2026 Location: Bowling Center 675 Dickman Street Fort Eustis, VA Open to all with base access.
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
Grab your spot to enjoy great video games in a fun and relaxed setting! (Teens & tweens)
Register for this hands-on introductory session designed for beginners and anyone seeking certification to independently use the makerspace sewing machines.
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades Pre-K-5. Registration is not required.
Test your K-pop knowledge by guessing the song from a few seconds of a track in our fast-paced and fun musical game
For school aged children and up, kids enhance spatial awareness, imagination, and engineering skills by designing and building structures using a large variety of building toys we have on hand.
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.
Fly like an eagle as we make paper airplanes and learn about the science behind them!
Come have fun with LEGO building blocks! Use a blueprint or let your imagination run wild. (6 years old and up)
Celebrate National Pet Month by building your ideal pet! Build, explore, discover and create with Legos. There are weekly themes, challenges, and free building for ages 5 and up.
Teens 12-18, drop by The 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month and get creative in this exploration of art techniques! Call 757-686-2538 for more information.
Let your child’s imagination go wild! Our Build Bash program offers a wide variety of building materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more for creative designs and construction. Children develop STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering […]
Children will participate in a Story time about Library and Literacy skills using songs, poems, and stories. There will be a craft involving the subject in the Story time. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on May […]
For blossoming young artists with a pencil! Come to this Drawing Club for Kids to draw and hang out. This relaxed environment is inclusive and will have themed challenges/drawing games available to participant in. Lets make friends while making art! […]
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 […]
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Preschoolers, Ages 3-5) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for […]
Let your child’s imagination go wild! Build Bash offers a wide variety of building materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more for creative designs and construction. Enhance your STEM skills through creativity!
The Kiwanis Club of Chesapeake will again hold its Annual Shrimp Feast at the Chesapeake Jubilee. Bring the family out and enjoy great food, great music, and great company. The Kiwanis Shrimp Feast menu includes Spiced Shrimp, BBQ, Cole Slaw, […]
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.
Learn about money and budgeting at our Art Mart! Participants will be given Art Mart bucks and a budget to buy the art supplies they would like to use to make their craft project. Ages 5-11. Registration is required.
Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Ages 8-11. Registration is required.
Hang out, play the card game, and make a craft! Bring your Pokemon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Ages 8 to 14.
Explore this week's workshop on the Dungeon Master manual and running a game.
Join us May 14th 5 -7pm for a ground work clinic! Learn how to be a respectable leader with the horses. Leading exercises as well as learning to lunge!You do not need to own a horse for this clinic! We […]
Fort Monroe means different things to different people — history, waterfront recreation, community gathering, reflection, nature, and everyday public life.As we begin the Fort Monroe Forward Landscape Action Plan, we’re inviting the public to help us think about what kind […]
Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Age 12-18. Registration is not required; drop in anytime! This month: TBA […]
- Free Dinner - Fun for Kids (4+) - Free Haircuts - Giveaways & Prizes - Free Resources - Special Space for Mom & Mother Figures A relaxed, welcoming space for fathers and father figures to connect, unwind, and talk […]
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 […]
Make a champagne paperweight, jellyfish paperweight, drinking vessel or seasonal object in a more hands-on class. Our team guides you in the use of glassblowing tools while you create your object. Pick from a variety of colors to make your […]
Cut glass and arrange it to fit a 4×6” design for a soap dish. Your designs will be assembled and fused flat in a kiln at 1400º F. The soap dish shape is achieved in a second firing to 1300º […]
In this introductory evening course, use a torch and simple tools to melt and form solid glass into a heart-shaped pendant. Practice making a heart with clear rods of glass and later learn how to apply colorful glass to create […]
$5 Entry fee per player. Each Player to receive a participation pack upon start of tournament. 1 Pack put into prize pool per every 2 players. Prize payout dependent upon participation.
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 […]
Join us for our biweekly Buffalow Market! If you need food, don’t miss it. We start at 12 PM ; tickets begin at 9:30 AM You may return to your vehicle. This is first come, first served. Please arrive on time […]