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Free Admission for 2026 Graduates at Virginia Zoo (Norfolk)

Calling all high school and college graduates, the Virginia Zoo is celebrating your achievement all June long! From June 1-30, graduates can enjoy a free admission ticket and 50% off admission for their guests just for showing proof of graduation. […]

Outdoor Adventure Days with Girl Scouts (Hampton Roads)

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Join us for a day of fun and adventure at one of our beautiful Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast camps. Learn about our programs, plus get a free patch and activity kit to take home!

Free

Storytime at Hunt Club Farm (Virginia Beach)

Featured Storytime at Hunt Club Farm

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. Admission or a season pass is required (children 2 and under are free).

$2 – $15

Little Farmers Classes: Summer Learning Series (Virginia Beach)

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Little Farmers classes are hands-on, small-group sessions where kids step into real farm life - meeting animals, exploring the fields, and learning where their food actually comes from. Kids will move, explore, and engage with the farm in a meaningful way.

Free – $8

Summer Butterfly House at NBG (Norfolk)

Voted #1 Butterfly House and Garden by USA TODAY 10BEST! Open: June 14 - September 30 Our Summer Butterfly House offers an up-close look at native butterflies in a vibrant, enclosed habitat filled with nectar-rich plants. Originally a temporary exhibit in 2009, […]

Sail Virginia℠ 2026 (Portsmouth)

From June 19 to 22, 2026, Portsmouth’s historic waterfront will come alive with visiting Tall Ships, public ship tours, live music, family-friendly activities, and cultural programming. Whether you’re visiting from across the region or right here at home, Portsmouth offers […]

Monarch Butterfly Tent at McDonald Garden Center (Virginia Beach)

Flutter into our Independence location for a fun and family-friendly experience this June 22nd-28th, 2026. Wander through our butterfly tent and get up close with beautiful monarch butterflies and hungry caterpillars munching away, forming chrysalises, emerging into stunning adults right […]

Ongoing

Virginia Aquarium Dolphin Watching Boat Tour (Virginia Beach)

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 […]

$30

WRV 2026 Summer Single Day Skate Camp (Virginia Beach)

WRV Skate Camp is an experience. It introduces skateboard drills & exercises to ramp and park etiquette. Our team of experienced instructors provide lessons that are fun & informative, assuring that campers receive optimal supervision and instruction while they try course […]

$50

Sail 250 Virginia at Town Point Park (Norfolk)

For this milestone occasion, a fleet of the world’s most magnificent international tall ships and military ships, in an epic peacetime gathering, will sail into the port of Virginia as part of Sail250® America. In the tradition of the past five […]

Combined Rhyme Time at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)

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 […]

Toddler Open Play at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

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 […]

Preschool Open Play at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

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 […]

Open Play Session at The Play Spot (Chesapeake)

The Play Spot was created to provide your family with a truly magical place to share joyful moments together. We want you to leave all worries behind and enjoy the present moment while having TONS of fun playing with your […]

Play All Day Suffolk: Axe Throwing at Lake Meade Park (Suffolk)

Get ready for a whole week of play! From Sunday, June 21 to Saturday, June 27, Suffolk Parks & Recreation will be participating in the statewide initiative, Play All Day VA. Honoring the summer solstice and longest day of the […]

Maui’s Mystical Explorer’s Day Camp at the Little Gym (Chesapeake)

It’s time to set sail for Maui’s Mystical Island explorer’s camp! Magical adventures await campers, as they work together to discover new islands, unlock hidden treasures, learn new skills, and build long-lasting friendships. Each day is filled with fun and […]

$49

Race to Outer Space Day Camp at The Little Gym (Virginia Beach)

This stellar camp has the Super Campers racing into outer space to complete a quest on a different planet each day.  Each camper will experience out of this world adventures as they fly and dodge asteroids, comets and black holes! […]

$49.00

Music & Movement at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson)

Ages 16-23 months with caregiver/parent. A program for toddlers to gain some motor skills while having fun! In this program we will introduce your little ones to various musical instruments and let them play and dance along with music! This […]

Family Storytime at North Suffolk Library (Suffolk)

An early literacy-based storytime with stories, rhymes, songs and more for littles (babies, toddlers, preschoolers) and their caregivers. Family Storytime is geared for birth through 5.

Just 2s Storytime at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)

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.

Sensory Shenanigans at Grissom Library (Newport News)

Join us for a sensory-based play experience designed to stimulate the brain and develop fine and gross motor skills. For ages 6-23 months. Registration is not required; attendance will be managed on a first come, first served basis.

Balloon Sculpture at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

Join Ryan the Balloon Guy to make some zany balloon creations you can take home. Family. Registration is required for all participants regardless of age. This program is a part of VBPLs Summer Reading Challenge (SRC).

Little Zoo at Virginia Zoo (Norfolk)

Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to […]

Babygarten at Park Place Branch Library (Norfolk)

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 and caregivers. 

KinderSTEM at Barron F. Black Library (Norfolk)

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!

Babygarten at Tucker Library (Norfolk)

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)

Sail250® Virginia Harbor Tour (Norfolk)

Get on board the American Rover for an awesome 90-minute Harbor Tour during Sail250® Virginia—an unforgettable gathering of tall ships honoring America’s 250th anniversary. As you cruise the Elizabeth River aboard Norfolk’s iconic three-masted schooner the Captain will provide an […]

Chessie the Manatee at Chesapeake Central Library (Chesapeake)

Enjoy giant puppets, catchy songs, and a splash of marine science fun. Rainbow Puppet Productions creates shows that enlighten, entertain, and educate through original music, puppets, and dance. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, the Rainbow Puppets tour […]

Preservation Studio at Chesapeake Central Library (Chesapeake)

Once you have this lesson and can digitize materials, library card holders will have a badge added to their account so that they can reserve additional time in the studio. Click here for more details on our Preservation Studio, including […]

Teen Zone HOMAGO at Park Place Branch Library (Norfolk)

The Park Place Teen Zone will be open afternoons during the summer for teens to HOMAGO - Hang Out, Mess Around and Geek Out! Mondays: Color and Make Tuesdays: Video Gaming Wednesdays: Lofi Chill Thursdays: 1st Episode Only - Anime

Build Bash at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)

Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more! (School Age, Ages 5-12) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kelsie.roper@norfolk.gov

The Cursive Connection at Bayside Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Give your child a chance to learn an important art that many schools no longer teach. Participants will learn how to form letters, connect them, and write them names in cursive. Each session will include hands-on writing time, fun practice […]

Open Maker at Indian River Library (Chesapeake)

Drop in for open creative time! In this selfguided session, use a variety of maker equipment on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Staff will be onsite to answer questions and offer basic assistance.

JUL/VB Chess Club at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donors, and the TCC Chess Club. All ages. […]

YMCA Stay & Learn (Ages 7 to 12) (Portsmouth)

Stay & Learn is an engaging program for ages 7–12 designed to keep young minds active through hands-on learning and fun educational activities. Each week participants will learn skills in Math Mania, Reading Readiness, Social Studies, Writing & Vocabulary, Science, […]

Drawesome!: Drawing to the Beat at Morgan Memorial Library (Suffolk)

Learn about and practice a different drawing skill in a low-stress setting with other like-minded artists. For upper elementary and middle school ages. Schedule of classes: Drawing to the Beat June 22 at Downtown Suffolk Library/Morgan Memorial Library While listening […]

Sunset Kayak Cruise (Norfolk)

Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Lafayette River while taking in a one of a kind sunset - our favorite way to watch a sunset in Hampton Roads! We launch 75 minutes prior to sunset and paddle as a group […]

Peninsula Pilots vs Morehead City Marlins (Hampton)

The Peninsula Pilots have established themselves as one of the premier teams in the Coastal Plain League, consistently providing fans with competitive baseball and thrilling moments. The Pilots' tradition of success is matched only by their deep ties to the […]