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Nature Origami Week at Northwest River Park November 9 - 15 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stop by the Welcome Center to learn some origami! Paper and instructions will be provided. Free and open to the public.
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.
Join on us Friday mornings as we feature stories and activities to engage newborns to 24 months of age. Titles and activities will be designed to encourage baby and toddler sensory learning as well as ABC's and 123's.
Come join us in celebrating World Kindness Day! Create and decorate a positivity rock-add a cheerful message to brighten your own day or share it with someone who needs a little lift. All supplies included.
Help brighten our community and celebrate World Kindness Week by writing uplifting messages and doodles on the sidewalk. Each step someone takes will be a little kinder thanks to you!
Let's go on a bilingual language adventure combining books and songs in English and Spanish. All ages welcomed. No registration 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.
Bring your babies to explore different artistic styles. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Ages 3-24 months with caregiver.
Toddler Time is an engaging program centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the event, we will have crafting and free play time.
Join us for Chess Club from 1-3 pm. For ages 7-17. New members are welcome! No registration required.
Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour Suffolk's rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk's legacy through our historic homes and […]
The first part of this session is an orientation and provides a complete demonstration of the MakerBot Sketch 3D printer. The second half of this session is certification which allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills on the printer. […]
Explore, Play, and Game Away! Travel to interactive habitats and ecosystems around the world using fun kits with games, a selfie station and more!
Come and join our Crafty Book Fridays where we will have a Storytime based on a popular book, book series, or author followed by a themed craft. Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Lights, Camera, Emotions! Movie Night in the Park: a family-friendly evening with the Chesapeake Police Department Crime Prevention Unit and Healthy Chesapeake featuring Disney Pixar's Inside Out. Friday, November 13, 5:00 p.m., Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Drive. Free […]
Mark your calendars for our 2026 Red Kettle Kick Off! Your are invited to join us on Friday, November 13 as we officially kick off the Red Kettle season! Enjoy an evening of music, food, holiday activities, and more with The […]
Age 5-12 $0 Dip, Drizzle & Decorate is a fun, hands-on activity where creativity meets sweetness. Participants learn how to dip treats in smooth coating, drizzle colorful toppings, and decorate with sprinkles, chocolate, and more. It's a playful experience that […]
6:00 pm Magnetism - All Dome Planetarium Show This planetarium show demonstrates how the Earth's magnetic field protects our planet form energetic particles from the Sun and galaxy, and how the magnetic field also protects he water in our atmosphere […]
Age 5-99 $0 A fun-filled evening kickball event for families played under the lights with glow sticks and neon gear. Participants will enjoy a friendly, easy-to-play kickball game with glowing bases, balls, and field markers in a safe and exciting […]
Mark your calendars for this year’s NNPS Marching Band Expo! Tuesday, October 13 6 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) Todd StadiumJoin us for this free event featuring musicians from each high school marching band, as well as performances by […]
5-12yr 11m Daily, 11/10-11/13, 6pm-8:30pm Join us for a creative indoor drive-in movie experience! Kids can wear pajamas, decorate their own cardboard "car," and enjoy a kid-friendly movie in a cozy atmosphere. Snacks, creativity, and fun included! $0
Guitar Jam is held every Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, 65 Hall Road in Hampton. Bring your favorite instruments and participate, or just listen and dance! All are welcome to attend and bring snacks. There is […]
Join us is celebrating World Kindness Day on Friday the 13th! See weird things, hear weird things, buy weird things and do random acts of kindness! Find vendors outside and inside our spectacular odditorium! Listen to live music! Get your […]
Join the Watermen's Museum for an exploration into the composition of the Constitution of Virginia in 1776. This inspiring event engages the audience with participatory living history offering a unique picture into the beginnings of our shared Virginia history. This […]
Transcendence will open its Virginia Beach Premiere by taking you on a musical journey through time! The singers will guide you through the lush colors of autumn towards the briskness of winter ultimately arriving at the hope of Christmas joy. […]
6:00 pm Magnetism - All Dome Planetarium Show This planetarium show demonstrates how the Earth's magnetic field protects our planet form energetic particles from the Sun and galaxy, and how the magnetic field also protects he water in our atmosphere […]
8:30 pm: Rock Music Laser Light Show-Tribute to Rock and Roll Stay after the 7:15 show, or come just for this 30-minute tribute to the history of Rock and Roll. No reservations required. It will include artists such as Lennon, […]