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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!
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.
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, […]
Enjoy hot summer movies on the big screen again! 2026 Summer Kids Series will only be available Jun 22 – Aug 13, at select locations, with a different movie each week. Tickets will go on sale weekly. $1 admission See […]
July 1 – 31 Virginia War Museum, Historic Endview, Lee Hall Mansion, Lee Hall Depot, and the Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center FREE Admission Celebrate 250 years of American freedom by exploring the stories, people, and places that shaped […]
See webpage for specific daily event schedule. Program activities for this summer: Bayside Crabbing: The blue crab is one of the most iconic species of the Chesapeake Bay. Bay Lab Bites: It's feeding time in our Chesapeake Bay Lab! Seine […]
Join us every Tuesday in July at Hunt Club Farm for a special Storytime experience featuring some of our favorite farm animals! Bring a towel or blanket and meet us in the Visiting Pen for stories, animal encounters, and farm fun. Storytime begins at 11:00 AM each week.
Complimentary Golf Cart Tours of the ViBe Creative District are offered for FREE year-round! Must schedule in advance. A ViBe representative will drive you around for a 1-hour guided tour of the arts district. Restricted to persons with physical disabilities […]
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Childrens Department to create your own masterpiece. Crafts are available while supplies last.
Looking for a fun craft? Stop by the Childrens Department to create your own masterpiece. Crafts are available while supplies last.
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 […]
Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express, offering showings for $1, begins June 1 and continues through August 13. Screenings begin at 11 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Attendees can also get $3 off a Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, popcorn, […]
Bring water and a mat. **A limited supply of mats will be available for use. Reservations encouraged, walk-ups are welcome. Click HERE to reserve your spot. Contact us in advance for reasonable accommodations. A Virginia Beach Recreation Membership is NOT […]
Join us as we celebrate the incredible Animal Care team who provide exceptional care for the Virginia Living Museum’s animals every day. Throughout the week, guests are invited to help recognize the dedication, knowledge, and compassion of our keepers while […]
Community: City of Hampton follow the bones and match the pictures on the bingo card.
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 […]
Learn about different jobs and meet neighborhood leaders to explore the great big world of careers. Join us each week for songs, stories, photo opportunities, and interactive fun.
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 […]
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 […]
Stop by the Cape Henry Lighthouse to learn and practice knot tying skills, such as canoe hitches for tying up boats and classic knots such as the figure eight. Learn about how rope is made and why it was important […]
Calling all bookworms! The Friends of the Library book sale is back! Your Next Favorite Book is Waiting. Choose from books, audio books, Music CDs and more. Only cash and check payments accepted.
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.
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.
Get those fingers working! Build eye/hand coordination and muscles in your childs hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
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 […]
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.
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.
Can you see through the illusion? Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry! All ages. Registration is not required. Admittance will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is a part of VBPLs Summer Reading […]
July 19th is National Ice Cream Day! 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 […]
In this interactive storytime, we give a gentle introduction to the wonderful world of books and reading. Using a combination of books, music, and fingerplay, we set the stage for skills in early language, rhythm, and body awareness. For infants […]
This chair supported group class is a self-paced opportunity to get the blood flowing and body moving through gentle seated exercise. Join us at the Bayside Library at Pathways to Connections. This group meets twice a month from 10:30AM - 12PM […]
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 […]
Discover the fun and intriguing world of mathematics while using patterns, puzzles, shapes, and numbers!
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!
In celebration of Space Exploration Day children will investigate concepts and tools needed for a space mission. Then using engineering design principles, they’ll build and test a spacecraft model. Did it meet the criteria, and will it hold up to […]
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.
Join Keep Norfolk Beautiful monthly for our FREE and family-friendly upcycled arts workshop series hosted by Alodeuri. This month, we're creating personalized eco-journals! Using repurposed paper and textiles, learn how to create your own journal in this guided group art […]
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers. Each program includes free play, Age 0-5 with caregiver.
Christmas in July is coming to The Kroc! Join us July 20–25 for a week of FREE festive fun for the whole family! All events are open to the public and include sweet treats, crafts, activities, and more. Daily Lineup: Monday, […]
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, but it will be a first come, first served program. Participants can pick […]
Discover the fun and intriguing world of mathematics while using patterns, puzzles, shapes, and numbers!
Examine fossils to learn some of the cool ways animals of the past survived. Compare how the animals we can find today do the same things.
Celebrate the holidays early this summer! July 20 – Paper Ornaments July 21 – Kwanzaa Colors Paper Weaving July 22 – Letters to Santa July 23 – Dreidel Design July 24 – "Gingerbread" Houses Contact 757-441-1751 to register.
Community: City of Hampton explore, learn, see all the farm as to offer! fun foreveryone, come see our new friends! meet animals and discover the fascinating stories behind each one.
Get ready for an adventure in learning! Each week at Curiosity Camp, elementary explorers will dive into exciting new topics through hands-on activities and creative fun. From science and art to history and nature, there's always something new to discover. […]
Choose your Pokemon deck to play other Trainers. Learn to build decks and strategize. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All skill levels welcome. No trading of cards at this event.
Get ready for an adventure in learning! Each week at Curiosity Camp, elementary explorers will dive into exciting new topics through hands-on activities and creative fun. From science and art to history and nature, there's always something new to discover. […]
Create a unique sun catcher to brighten your home. All supplies provided. Age 12-18. Registration is required.
Build all sorts of structures with our Lincoln Logs, Power Clix, Lego Blocks and more!
Kids will learn about seven key principles for handling money with the Money Buddies, a kid-friendly video series, designed to make learning about money fun and easy. Each session will focus on a different principle and Money Buddy and includes […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA time for a snack! build a dirt cup with us and then chow down! registration required, give us a call at 757-825-4558.
Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on experiments and activities.
Join us at the Main Street library, Monday July 20th, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, for a super fun Summer Craft Workshop! Kids can get creative with colorful supplies, try out easy hands-on projects, and make something awesome to take […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA time for a snack! build a "dirt cup" with ingredients such as oreos and pudding then chow down. registration required. call 757-727-1149 to register. ages 0-5.
Join us for a free afternoon where you make something new! This new monthly program will bring free art workshops for middle and high school age students at Suffolk Art Gallery. This month, we will create our own stamps by […]
Unleash your imagination, create unique crafts, and make a splash with NSA HR – Portsmouth MWR Aquatics. Join us at Riverview Aquatics Center for our Take-it & Make-It craft event on Monday, July 20 from 3 to 6 PM. All […]
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 for summer STEAM, where we will work collaboratively to use both low and high tech to create a zip line adventure park. Ages 8-11. Registration is required.
Come have fun with LEGO building blocks! Use a blueprint or let your imagination run wild. (Ages 6-12)
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
Express yourself with a multitude of craft supplies at your fingertips and get to know your fellow crafters! Different, weekly themes will encourage new ideas.
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 […]
Big ideas start small! Preschoolers and kindergartners can experiment and problem-solve with STEAM activities specially designed for our littlest learners.
The first part of this session is an orientation and provides a complete demonstration by a staff member of the Glowforge Pro laser cutter. The second half of this session is certification and allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and […]
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. […]
Join us for an evening of innovation, engineering, and digital discovery. This isn't your average library night—we’re turning the space into a high-tech playground where your family can build, code, and create together. Explore the tools that bring legendary ideas […]
Explore the science of bubbles: bubble cubes, bubble painting, bubble snakes, and more!
In this class, we will create an air-dry clay jellyfish, but once it’s dry we not only will paint the body of the octopus but add chenille stems as tentacles. In addition, we will add beads or additional elements for […]
Jonathan Austin will entertain family audiences with magic, juggling, unicycle riding, and lots of audience participation! Children of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required. This event is offered as part of NNPL's Summer Reading Challenge.
Bring your family and learn how to prepare delicious, nutritious and affordable meals!
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 […]
Tidewater Winds Concert Band From the first thunderclap of Fanfare 250 by Noah D. Taylor to the heartfelt close of This Is My Country, Tidewater Winds presents an evening that traces the soul of America — from its revolutionary beginnings […]