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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, […]

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

25th Anniversary Race Event at HobbyTown (Yorktown)

We are one week away from the kickoff to our 2026 Outdoor Parking Lot Racing season! Sun, May 3rd - Season opener at HobbyTown Richmond Sun, May 17th - Race Day at HobbyTown Yorktown Sun, June 7th - Race Day […]

$5

Nature & Eco Tour (Norfolk)

Nature & Eco Tour (Norfolk)

Enjoy a Unique Guided Experience along the Lafayette River! Norfolk Kayak Rentals brings the Lafayette River's first Nature & Eco tour. Join us as we explore the Lafayette River on our Nature & Eco Tour. On this tour we discuss […]

Summer Sunday Fundays at Hobbytown (Yorktown)

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 FREE Summer Sunday Fundays. There's a new activity every week. We have a great, family friendly atmosphere to do hands on activities during the summer. We look forward to seeing you in June & July! June 28: Build & Color […]

Torch Yoga Grand Opening Celebration & Market (Virginia Beach)

FREE & open to the public! Come enjoy: Local vendors & makers market Live music & DJ Food trucks & refreshments Free massages Raffles & prizes Crafts & activities Community nonprofits and partners Every stretch, smile, and visit helps support […]

Introduction to Glassblowing (Norfolk)

This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the […]

Stained Glass: Suncatcher (Norfolk)

Cut and solder sheet glass together to create a colorful window hanging perfect for catching rays of sunshine. Choose a sample design or create your own. Glass pieces are cut to fit the design, or “cartoon,” then wrapped with copper […]

Jewelry on the Torch (Norfolk)

Finish off your look with accessories that you can’t find in a store. Use a mix of clear and colorful glass to create abstract and floral-inspired jewelry. Learn about the basics and simple patterns. Throughout the day, build on those […]

Looking to Learn: Art & Storytime at Virginia MOCA (Virginia Beach)

Children ages 3–8 and their caregivers are invited to join us each month as we look, learn, and make in response to themes from our current exhibitions. This program for families will include close-looking at artwork, reading of a storybook, […]

Free

Teen/Adult Platter Pottery Class at Jars of Dust (Virginia Beach)

Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic platter from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. After […]

$90

Naro Summer Kids Flicks: Lilo & Stitch (Norfolk)

The Naro is pleased to present a series of popular family-friendly films for a new generation of children (and the young-at-heart) this summer on on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm starting June 10th and Sundays at 12 noon starting […]

Pride at the Beach Pride March (Virginia Beach)

Closing out the weekend is Pride at the Beach on June 28, 2026, at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. With new activations this year this beachside oasis celebration will feature live entertainment, community vendors, curated beachside DJ sets, food trucks, and […]

Norfolk Tides vs Durham – Bark in the Park (Norfolk)

The 2026 season will be Norfolk’s 56th in the International League and 57th overall at the Triple-A level (Triple-A East in 2021). It will also be the 33rd year of baseball at Harbor Park. The schedule features 39 weekend games on Friday, Saturday […]

Kids Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse (Virginia Beach)

Make a splash at our Kids Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop! Young ocean explorers will build their own underwater-inspired terrariums using vibrant air plants, a smaller 3x9 inch cylinder, and playful sea creature figurines. From jellyfish to starfish, they'll dive into creativity […]

Hot Glass Deluxe (Norfolk)

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 […]

Tidewater Classical Guitar Open Stage (Norfolk)

Join us Sunday for the Classical Guitar Open Stage! Guitarist of all skill levels are welcome to perform and share what you have been working on. This event is also open for anyone and we could use an audience, so […]

Name That Character Performance (Virginia Beach)

This is an announcement for a "Name That Character" workshop hosted by the Arts Inclusion Company The event is scheduled for June 28 It will be facilitated by Joan Blind Arts Inclusion Company is a non-profit organization that focuses on […]

Summer Homies (Norfolk)

Summer Homies is a free community celebration where neighbors come together to connect, learn, and access valuable resources. Hosted by Revive Community of Virginia, this family-friendly event brings together community partners, including the Colley Community Center and Yellow's Bright Sparks, for […]

Pride at the Beach (Virginia Beach)

Closing out the weekend is Pride at the Beach on June 28, 2026, at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. With new activations this year this beachside oasis celebration will feature live entertainment, community vendors, curated beachside DJ sets, food trucks, and […]

Swim Clinic: Swim League Prep at Bayside Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)

Enrollment Fee: $16.00 These clinics are for participants interested in improving their stroke techniques. Participants must be comfortable swimming one length of the pool (25 meters/yards) demonstrating some knowledge of the specified stroke and a rhythmic breathing pattern. Additionally, swimmers […]

Planter Pottery Class at Jars of Dust (Virginia Beach)

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

Faith & Freedom Concert (Chesapeake)

Join us as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday with a Patriotic Choir & Orchestra Concert, featuring all your favorite Patriotic Hits, as we honor our country, military, and veterans.

Nature & Eco Tour (Norfolk)

Nature & Eco Tour (Norfolk)

Enjoy a Unique Guided Experience along the Lafayette River! Norfolk Kayak Rentals brings the Lafayette River's first Nature & Eco tour. Join us as we explore the Lafayette River on our Nature & Eco Tour. On this tour we discuss […]

Nature & Eco Tour (Norfolk)

Nature & Eco Tour (Norfolk)

Enjoy a Unique Guided Experience along the Lafayette River! Norfolk Kayak Rentals brings the Lafayette River's first Nature & Eco tour. Join us as we explore the Lafayette River on our Nature & Eco Tour. On this tour we discuss […]

Nature & Eco Tour (Norfolk)

Nature & Eco Tour (Norfolk)

Enjoy a Unique Guided Experience along the Lafayette River! Norfolk Kayak Rentals brings the Lafayette River's first Nature & Eco tour. Join us as we explore the Lafayette River on our Nature & Eco Tour. On this tour we discuss […]

Summer Sunday Fundays at Hobbytown (Yorktown)

summer

 FREE Summer Sunday Fundays. There's a new activity every week. We have a great, family friendly atmosphere to do hands on activities during the summer. We look forward to seeing you in June & July! June 28: Build & Color […]

Summer Sunday Fundays at Hobbytown (Yorktown)

summer

 FREE Summer Sunday Fundays. There's a new activity every week. We have a great, family friendly atmosphere to do hands on activities during the summer. We look forward to seeing you in June & July! June 28: Build & Color […]

Summer Sunday Fundays at Hobbytown (Yorktown)

summer

 FREE Summer Sunday Fundays. There's a new activity every week. We have a great, family friendly atmosphere to do hands on activities during the summer. We look forward to seeing you in June & July! June 28: Build & Color […]

Summer Sunday Fundays at Hobbytown (Yorktown)

summer

 FREE Summer Sunday Fundays. There's a new activity every week. We have a great, family friendly atmosphere to do hands on activities during the summer. We look forward to seeing you in June & July! June 28: Build & Color […]