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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!
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).
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.
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 […]
Enjoy storytime and crafting together all summer. Each kit pairs with several book reading videos on Suffolk Public Library’s YouTube, featuring a read-aloud and a related craft you can follow along with at home. Kits can be picked up June 1 […]
Help us bring our gnomes home! https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/calendar.aspx?EID=7201
Do you have what it takes to find all the dinosaurs roaming around the library?
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, […]
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
Come meet our herd! In this fun, hands-on farm lesson, your child will discover the amazing world of cows — what they eat, how they grow, and why they matter to farms, families, and the environment around us.
Summer is for the kids! Join us Tuesdays in June and July from 9-10am at the lower Fountain Plaza for free family-friendly entertainment. Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy the summer sunshine and a six week rotation of […]
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; […]
Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect way to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Little ones and their caregivers are invited to join Ally’s Little Sprouts at Buckroe Coffee Co for a free pirate-themed outdoor storytime focused in learning, play, and community. There will be stories, songs, movement, sensory activities, and lots of fun!
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month by creating your own Pride rainbow bracelet! Ask at the front desk for a kit, while supplies last.
A new program that invites our little learners (0 to 4 years old) in their strollers to join us in a walk around the zoo with stops and activities along the way to get the wiggles out! Meet in the […]
Get ready to stomp, roar, and explore! Join us for a lively preschool storytime all about dinosaurs. Well share engaging picture books, sing playful songs, move our bodies like prehistoric creatures, and build early literacy skills through rhythm, rhyme, and […]
Community: City of Hampton, VA join us for themed stories, packets, & dancing at gosnold's hope park! we will be located at the cherry shelter near the park and restrooms. ages 2-5. Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=13947167186520866966
Community: City of Hampton, VA join us for themed stories, packets, & dancing at gosnold's hope park! we will be located at the cherry shelter near the park and restrooms. ages 2-5.
Come sit with the famous JB and his awesome reptiles, and don't miss this cool photo op!
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).
Interact with real dinosaur bones, teeth and other fossils on loan from the Virginia Living Museum!
Nothing is better than receiving a handmade card! Create one-of-a kind Father's Day cards to gift all the father figures in your life. All supplies provided.
Need advice for garden dilemmas? Bring your plant questions to agriculture experts dedicated to beautifying our community, educating the public, and maintaining the environment for the future.
The Poquoson Lions Club will provide free vision screenings at the library for ages 6 months to 6 years old. The screening is useful in detecting vision issues for young children so that it does not impede their early learning […]
Enjoy creating your own dino themed sweet treats from marshmallows and pretzels AND a fun craft
Learn and create with the whole family this summer! Different activities or crafts every other week.
Work on librarian-led art projects and develop new crafting skills. (Family) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email emily.michels@norfolk.gov
(Weekly) Southern Chesapeake Tuesday Night Cruz-in Located at Edinburgh North Shopping Center, Hillcrest Pkwy., Chesapeake. Every Tuesday at 4 pm, Edinburgh Target parking lot, Across from Chick fil-a. Everyone welcome. Bring your "Cars" to laid back cruz-in. Friendly Folks.
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. […]
Are you ready to unleash your creativity and step into the world of acting? Join us for Pearl Theatre at the Pearl Bailey Library on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5 PM! Discover the fundamentals of drama and […]
For All Ages! All You Can Eat Pizza + Skating EVERY Tuesday & Wednesday from 5–7:30 PM $20 + tax includes: Roller skating admission and rentals for 1 person & all you can eat cheese pizza (one slice at a […]
Enjoy a poolside movie and snacks, while cooling off in the pool. Member Price One Time: $5.00 Non-Member Price One Time: $10.00 Ages: All
Decorate the lower parking lot with your artwork! Please be sure to dress for mess. Children of all ages are welcome. Registration is not required.
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 […]
Calling all talented individuals, aspiring performers, and lovers of good vibes! Experience the magic of our free month open mic night at 25 Mics. It's a family-friendly event where the community gathers to celebrate local talent. Whether you're a budding […]
Enjoy a performance by Norfolk Arts grantee, the Newfound Chamber Winds presented by their Summer Music Festival, featuring Founding Artistic Director and Conductor, Tyler Austin. Doors open at 6:30pm so that guests can visit The Gallery at the Attucks to […]