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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.
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.
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!
2026 Jedi Gathering: Healing & The IneffableVirginia Beach, VA July 23rd-July 26th. The International Jedi Federation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide educational programs that foster personal growth, ethical living, and spiritual development for those on the […]
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, […]
Located at Baja Coffee - 2041 Fisher Arch suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Rev up your engines and fuel your passion for cars at our event! Whether you're a gearhead or just love seeing stunning rides, this is the […]
Are you or someone you know in need of Back to School supplies??? Well we at The Bestfriends Collective want to help you out… register for our upcoming distribution in August. Would you like to donate??? We are having our […]
Join us as we explore the Lafayette River on our Nature & Eco Tour. On this tour we discuss the river’s ecosystems, marine wildlife, issues facing the river, explore restoration efforts currently underway, and how we can help. If you’re […]
2nd Annual Disability Independence Day Celebration The celebration features food trucks, non-profit organizations, sensory-friendly activities, and family-friendly entertainment. It aims to foster a day of community, inclusion, and celebration for individuals of all abilities.
Classes are open to ages 14 and up. Create your very own Forever Plant that never needs watering! During this one-day workshop, participants will design their very own Forever Plant using vintage beads and repurposed planters. Create a beautiful, succulent-inspired […]
Experience the Waterway Market at Great Bridge Village, a vibrant community market located along the Intracoastal Waterway. https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/calendar.aspx?EID=7162
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Bring your pets and kids to have their photo taken with Summer Santa! The price is only $10 and the entire amount goes to help our dogs.
You all loved our Family Ice Cream Social the last 2 years, so we thought… why stop there? Join us for a full Summer Picnic where you can skip the grill and simply enjoy the fun! We'll have all your […]
Come in-store to see how Michaels is celebrating the spooky season early! Come see what Halloween décor we have to offer for your summerween needs, and make a cute spooky summer door sign, just buy the base and the supplies […]
Join Inspired Canvasses on Saturday, June 20 for a relaxing and creative evening making your own beautiful 14” wood door hanger sign! Choose your design: “Live, Laugh, Leave” “I’m Always With You” Cardinal Memorial Sign Each project includes: 14” layered wood sign Paint & […]
Cool off in style with NSA HR – Northwest MWR Aquatics. Join us at the Northwest Annex Outdoor Pool every other Sunday from 1 to 3 PM for a snow cone. Come enjoy a frozen treat provided by MWR for […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Exciting news!!! Summer Movies at The Kimball Theatre are BACK!Looking for an easy and affordable way to beat the heat this summer? Merchants Square- Williamsburg, VA is bringing free movies to The Kimball Theatre with a lineup of family favorites, […]
Enrollment Fee: $12.00 Do you like basketball, soccer and swimming? Then try water polo. This clinic will introduce you to the ball handling skills used in water polo. Participants must be deep water safe. Recreation Center Membership or day pass […]
The holidays deserve more than ordinary, and this Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board is anything but. In this festive resin workshop, you'll pour, swirl, and layer rich pigments directly onto a 9" x 15" tree-shaped wooden board, creating a one-of-a-kind piece […]
BE THE CHANGE is more than a dance performance - it's an interactive celebration of community, generosity, and the power of young people to make a difference. Enjoy incredible performances while taking part in exciting raffles, auctions, audience games, surprise […]
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 […]
Ubuntu Rising is a culturally grounded wellness and healing series inspired by the African philosophy Ubuntu — “I am because we are.” The series provides restorative, arts-based, and mindfulness experiences that support emotional wellness, reduce stress, and strengthen community connection. […]
Get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity at "Throw Yourself Into Pottery," an in-person event at All Hands Pottery Studio Join us at All Hands Pottery Studio for an exciting pottery event! Get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity in […]
The nineth annual Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park presented by The Perry Family Foundation and TowneBank is Sunday, July 26, from 6pm to 10pm (show starts at 8:30pm) at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Produced […]
Tidewater Winds' Big Band with vocalists Sing America: The Great American Songbook Some songs don't just entertain — they endure. They live in the places we've been, the people we've loved, and the moments we can't forget. Our Voice: The […]