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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.
Fill any bag for just $5! Discover novels from bestselling authors, teen reads, cookbooks, mysteries, and hidden gems while supplies last.
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, […]
An art studio for children to engage in open-ended art experiences at their own pace using a variety of materials and creative invitations. Come create any time between 9-11 AM in our classroom located at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church - […]
Become a Junior Ranger at False Cape State Park! Give your child the chance to become a field scientist for the day! This one-day Junior Ranger camp for ages 9-13 takes place at False Cape State Park and features hands-on […]
Join us for some Saturday storytime fun! We will read a story, sing, dance, and complete a craft together. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is not required; seats are limited based on room capacity and material availability.
Lend a helping hand to maintain our vegetable and pollinator gardens. Every day is a different task - watering, weeding, planting, harvesting, pest control, and nutrients.
You asked for it and we delivered--puzzle swap time! Criteria All puzzles must be in the original box and contain all their pieces . Puzzles should be from the last 10-25 years . Puzzles/puzzle boxes should not show excessive signs […]
Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.
Curious about our sewing studio but not ready to dive into a full season? Join one of our trial classes! It's the perfect opportunity to explore our workspace, test out our sewing machines, and create a stylish drawstring backpack to […]
Come in-store for a fun free kids event! Make a free bracelet with a whimsical summer design.
It’s the return of the popular American Girl Program, featuring Courtney Moore on Saturday, July, 25 2026. She’s an 80’s girl. She is in to space video games! This session will be a doll giveaway. There will be 2 sittings: 10am […]
$14.98 Builder Toy Ready for takeoff! Build a super jet for your Swarm. Load them up for the journey, and imagine soaring to secret Swarm islands in the clouds! Every Kit Includes: Wooden Builder Toy Instructions Exclusive Badge Swarm Join […]
Giant inflatable dinosaurs? A fossil pit? Dino-themed games and crafts? Come out to Tabb Library for a dino-filled day of indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family. No registration is required for this event.
Here there be dragons...and spaceships, unicorns, robots, and more! Our annual fantasy and science fiction mini-con is back with panels, cosplay, vendors, games, and fun.
Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.
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.
Enjoy a storytime with a ballet teacher and student ballerina from Ballet Virginia, try out some poses pictured in the book, and then participate in a mini" ballet class. Ages 4-10. Registration is required. Participants should arrive 5 to 10 […]
Family Storytime is the perfect way to spend time together while building a love of reading. Enjoy a mix of stories, songs, movement, and crafts that are fun for both kids and caregivers. Ages 6 months to 7 years with […]
Can you see through the illusion? Prepare to be amazed and dazzled by magician John Kingry! All ages. Registration is required for all attendees regardless of age. This program is a part of VBPLs Summer Reading Challenge (SRC).
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 […]
Set sail with us for Pirate School on Saturday, July 25th during Nauticus’ PirateFest, where young buccaneers will learn to talk like a true pirate, practice with their trusty wooden pistols, and hunt for hidden treasure! It’s the perfect adventure […]
Join local fossil collector Lucy Epps for a fun, handson look at the amazing world of dinosaurs. People of all ages will enjoy exploring real fossils from Lucys collection, learn what they tell us about ancient creatures, and discover the […]
Fundamentals & Fun Focus: Skateboarding fundamentals. Perfect for new skaters of all ages to learn how to push and ride in a safe, flat space. Bonus: We bring extra boards for newcomers who don't have their own yet!
Enjoy an hour of fun and educational free play with JEB Fort Story MWR Library. Join us at One Stop every Saturday from 11 AM to noon for our Playroom Playdate. Come laugh, chat, and connect with other parents while […]
Let your child’s imagination go wild! Build Bash offers a wide variety of building materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more for creative designs and construction.
Make your own dinosaur fossil to take home. (Ages 5-9) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kelsie.roper@norfolk.gov.
Do you dig reading? We do! Join local favorite Rob Westcott for a magic show that will amaze and entertain all ages, complete with cape, top hat and lots of laughs. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the […]
Get an up-close look at some of nature's most impressive hunters during this exciting Birds of Prey Seminar & Live Demonstration. Join our special guests from Nature's Nanny Wildlife Rehabilitation July 25th at 11am at our Independence Blvd. location as […]
Come learn two classic historical games, Graces and Battledore and Shuttlecock! Youll toss, catch, swat, and have a lot of fun learning these historical favorites.
What do you want to make today? At Open Studio, all the art supplies are available for your artist to make anything they want, any way they want! Our facilitators are there to lend a hand with ideas, problem-solving, techniques […]
Join us outside the Storytime Room each week to complete an activity and get one step closer to filling up your Summer Reading Challenge adventure map! Registration is not required. Ages 0-11.
Free Movie Screenings Join us every Saturday afternoon for our movie matinee series featuring a great lineup of varying film genres. 7/11: Shrek 2 (PG) 7/18: A Minecraft Movie (PG) 7/25: Superman (PG-13)
Make art with all 5 senses! Explore your creativity with art themed, hands-on activities & process art projects in our engaging Sensory Studio. $15 per 2 hour session or add a visit onto your Open Studio time for $8. • […]
"To Wear the Red, You Must Become the Red!" Warrior's words, a Thunder's words, words 12-year-old Hermium Goodspeed never imagined he'd say. Scrawny, cerebral amateur tinkerer Hermium Goodspeed isn't cut out to be a soldier—so he's stunned when he receives […]
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 […]
Do you have a passion for art and want to learn from the best? Meet Virginia local ViBes Artists and learn different art techniques in these unique classes designed for family or individual fun and great experience to unleash your […]
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.
A fun & tasty summer activity to do with the kiddos $35: $25 (Adult) and $10 (Child) All children must have an adult present. Children must be 8 years or older.
The purpose of this club is to meet with other people to discuss your love and appreciation for anime. Learn about the history and different types of anime and explore the different aspects of anime from animators and voice actors. […]
Design your own custom stamps to create your bandana design! You will learn the skills of block cutting, then practice printing with it to create your very own bandana. Completely free! All materials included
We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and backlights transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Jump and dance the night away at our epic, neon party in the dark. SkySocks and waiver required. 2 hour sessions. […]
Join us for a fun filled night of games, adventures, songs, dances and more! Each Parent's Night Out is a different theme, filled with new and exciting discoveries. July 11th Science Night July 25th FOAM Party Pizza Dinner, Games, Crafts, […]
The mic is OPEN and EVERYONE is invited! Saturday at Chicho's Strawbridge, the little stars take the stage first Kids Karaoke kicks off at 6:30 PM — let them sing their hearts out!Then the night is ALL yours, adults Grab your […]
Light up your weekend with Club Air! Join us every Friday and Saturday for a night of dance music, fun with friends, and JUMPING on trampolines! This time is best for Big Air jumpers (over 46”) and over 9 years […]
We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Waivers are required for all persons entering the park during Glow.
Cosmic Paintball presents the GLOWBALL at Virginia’s Premier Paintball Facility — BETHEL BATTLEFIELD. *Every Saturday Night *Playtime: 8PM – 11PM If you’ve never played paintball under the lights before, you’re missing out. Night games hit DIFFERENT. The atmosphere, the action, […]