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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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
FREE Summer Sunday Fundays. There's a new activity every week. We have a great, family friendly atmosphere to do hands on activities during the summer. We look forward to seeing you in June & July! June 28: Build & Color […]
FREE Summer Sunday Fundays. There's a new activity every week. We have a great, family friendly atmosphere to do hands on activities during the summer. We look forward to seeing you in June & July! June 28: Build & Color […]
The Play Spot was created to provide your family with a truly magical place to share joyful moments together. We want you to leave all worries behind and enjoy the present moment while having TONS of fun playing with your […]
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, […]
Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the animals that live in it! The Bay Lab provides guests with a one of a kind look into what some consider the jewel of Virginia. Located within the Main Visitor Center, the Bay Lab […]
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.
Come enjoy our FREE kids art workshop every Sunday, anytime between 1pm-5pm. no tickets necessary! Paint a different 3D-printed item every Sunday. Kids 17 and under are free, 1 adult can paint per child for free*any other kits will be […]