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Summer Butterfly House at NBG (Norfolk)

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, […]

Super Girl Surf Festival (Virginia Beach)

Experience the world’s top professional female surf contest in Virginia Beach, VA, from Sept 5–7, 2026. Enjoy a free, action-packed weekend with surfing, live music, female vendors, beach sports, and more! The world’s top professional female surfers will visit Virginia […]

2026 H.O.P.E. 5K Run/Walk (Virginia Beach)

Step up and make a difference at the 2026 H.O.P.E. 5K Run/Walk! This annual event brings together runners, walkers, and community members for a day of movement and impact. Whether you’re lacing up for a fast-paced run or a stroll, every […]

Battle Walk at Battlefield Park South (Chesapeake)

Follow in the footsteps of the historical Battle of Great Bridge. Learn about the first major Revolutionary War armed conflict in Virginia and its impact on our quest for independence. Meet us at the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways Museum […]

2026 Suffolk Farmers Market Season at Suffolk Visitors Center (Suffolk)

2026 Suffolk Farmers Market Season The Suffolk Farmers Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, […]

Military: Pet Parade at JEB Fort Story (Virginia Beach)

JEB Fort Story MWR Fitness wants to see your animal friends at the pet parade and fair on Saturday, September 5 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM outside the Fitness Center. All caged and leashed pets that are animal friendly […]

Storybook Tea Party – Pirate Themed at NBG (Norfolk)

Join us in the WOW Children’s Garden for a pirate-themed tea party and story time. Don’t forget to bring your favorite stuffed animal! Recommended for ages 3+. Light refreshments are included for registered children. Costumes are encouraged! All attending adults and children are […]

Story Time at New Quarter Park (York County)

Adventure awaits at New Quarter Park, 1000 Lakeshead Dr, Williamsburg, as we offer a fun, FREE activity for children aged 2 to 5. Join us for our Storytime Activity, starting at 10 am. No registration is required. Don’t miss out […]

Strive & Stroll A Sensory Friendly Mommy +Me Morning (Suffolk)

A morning to connect with other moms. No judgement just being present. Bubbles, Story time, games and more. Mama, this is a morning of just being present. Motherhood already comes with enough expectations. This morning doesn’t. Strive & Stroll is […]

Urban Design: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour (Norfolk)

**Free & Open to the Public** See how design, policy, and planning shaped Downtown Norfolk into the city you see today. How did Downtown Norfolk become the city we see today? This tour unpacks the urban renewal projects, planning decisions, […]

BAM in the Wild! at ODU Home Football Tailgates (Norfolk)

BAM is on the loose, Monarchs! While the Barry Art Museum is closed for renovations, BAM in the WILD is popping up across Hampton Roads with hands-on art making experiences. Cheer on Big Blue with us on Kaufman Mall for the lead […]

Labor Day Celebration & Fireworks with BrassWind (Norfolk)

Performer: BrassWind When: Saturday, September 5, 2026, 6:00pm - 9:30pm Where: Ocean View Beach Park Free & Open to the Public! Summer brings the return of the popular Friday after-work Ocean View event series.  The Friday Night Themed Parties and Family Fun & […]

Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert at Riverwalk Landing (Yorktown)

Cue the violins and the waterfront views! Spend an enchanting evening under the stars as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra fills the Yorktown air with music and magic. Discover the vast range of the orchestra, under the direction of Conductor Adam […]

Norfolk Tides vs Jacksonville with post-game Fireworks (Norfolk)

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 […]

Bats at Newport News Park Discovery Center (Newport News)

If you don’t like mosquitoes or bugs that bug you, then you have to love bats! These fascinating flying mammals (the only mammal that truly flies) can each eat many hundreds of insects per night, which makes them a vital […]

Silver Screen September at Five Points Park (Norfolk)

Silver Screen September Saturday, September 5, 2026 (7-9 PM) A family-fun movie night under the stars. Showing: Zootopia 2 All events listed above are rain or shine and free and open to the public Personal chairs are highly encouraged Five […]

Skywatch at Northwest River Park (Chesapeake)

Free public Skywatch, everyone is welcome to attend. Star and planet watching will begin around sunset. For those who would like some help with new telescopes or just want to learn how telescopes work, come early, about 60 minutes before […]

Bird Walk at Pleasure House Point (Virginia Beach)

Join LRNow and Virginia Beach Audubon Society for an exciting, guided bird walk at Pleasure House Point — a perfect adventure for beginner birders! We’ll kick things off at 7:00 at the Education Pavilion beneath the Brock Environmental Center (3663 Marlin Bay Drive). Come […]

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