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Join us for a day of fun and adventure at one of our Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast events. Learn about our programs, plus get a free patch and activity kit to take home!
This fall at Cullipher Farm, we continue our Little Farmers Classes with a fall twist: learn about all the fall things happening on the farm.
The biggest VB Kids Consignment Sale is back! Formerly known as Posh Baby, 2nd Wave brings the community a fresh kids’ consignment shopping experience with quality items at affordable prices. Shop thousands of gently used kids’ clothing, shoes, toys, baby […]
Join us for our Paddington’s Tea event from September 25-27, 2026, for $65.00 a person and enjoy a multi-course meal with themed teas. Enjoy themed teas: Garden Party Green Tea Orange Spice Herbal London Fog Black Tea English Toffee Black […]
Complete nighttime walking tours and activities, sleepover glamping-style in the Rose Garden Hall ballroom, then enjoy an early bird walk and a light breakfast before the Garden opens the next morning. Restricted to children ages 8+ with chaperone attendance. All attending […]
Engaging and impactful 1-hour workshops for parents and Ninjas to learn coding Dive into the world of coding side-by-side with your child in this exciting workshop for kids aged 8 and above, plus one. This collaborative event provides a unique […]
Join us for National Public Lands Day (NPLD) at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge! Each year the wildlife refuge hosts events to celebrate public lands. This year we are excited to offer three events to the public. Beach Cleanup at […]
Hosted by Tidewater Parents of Multiples (TPOM) Date: Saturday, September 26th Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Church of the Ascension4853 Princess Anne Rd.Virginia Beach, VA 23462 FREE Entry for All at 9:00 AM and one day only! Join us for a […]
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 […]
Explore Paradise Creek: Guided Kayak Tour with Elizabeth River Project!Join us for a tranquil kayaking adventure through thelargest restored wetland in Virginia! Whether youre an experienced paddler or a curious beginner, this tour promises an unforgettable experience.Event Details:Time: 10:00 NoonTarget […]
Join St. Luke’s Staff as we get our hands dirty. The Cemetery Preservation Workshop is a free program designed to educate volunteers on the necessary training needed to safely preserve and protect historic tombstones and markers. This program promotes engagement […]
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, out with the old and in with the new! Dust off those gently used costumes, capes, and crowns your little ones have outgrown and bring them to our Halloween Costume Swap. Leave with a fantastic 'new to […]
Join us for a relaxing morning paddle. This paddle is slow paced and great for paddlers who would like to glide on the water paddling near the park. This will also be a great opportunity for some bird watching and […]
American Girl Program featuring McKenna Brooks It's the return of the popular American Girl Program, featuring McKenna Brooks, on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Riddick's Folly House Museum! McKenna is 10 year old in the fourth grade who lives on […]
Family Storytime is the perfect way to spend time together while building a love of reading. Enjoy a mix of stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities that are fun for both kids and caregivers. Ages 6 months to 5 years […]
A Saturday storytime filled with early literacy fun, featuring stories, rhymes, songs and more for the whole family. Family Storytime is geared for birth through 5 with caregivers. Schedule of Saturday Storytimes: EDIT TO FINALIZED DATES Month Day at Location […]
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 […]
Please join us for Storytime at 11am. We will read a few stories and have an activity. See ya there!
Join the Cape Henry Lighthouse on the lookout at the Cape Henry Memorial Park overlooking the ocean as we read a children’s book related to the ocean and lighthouse. Stick around for a fun quick craft that accompanies the book […]
Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with book-loving therapy dogs! (Ages 6-12) Parent or guardian must fill out the Tales to Tails Permission and Release Form upon arrival to the event. Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets […]
Ralph Blackman joins the MacArthur Memorial to introduce the documentary film Legacy of War: Guardian of the Sky, which follows his journey of discovery into his family history as he tracks his father's service as part of a bomber crew […]
Code and create as a family with Swift Playground using iPad. Kids will experiment with code and design an app using the About Me playground. They’ll use Swift code to customize their app with fun fonts, background colors, emoji, and […]
Explore the Garden’s 7 miles of paved pathways. It’s a great way to enjoy the landscape and get some exercise. Free with Garden Admission Children under 16 must ride with a parent or adult. Bike riders under 14 must wear helmets. […]
Each month brings a new full moon and new opportunities to create lasting family memories. As the sun sets and the moon rises, we'll explore and discover materials and thoughtful seasonal invitations to play inspired by the full moon, create […]