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Destress to be your best! Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show! Pick up a mini canvas at your local branch and then create your masterpiece. When completed, return it to your library so it can be […]
Learn to melt colorful glass sticks with a torch, spin the glass around metal rods, and form it into beads. Explore different bead shapes and color application techniques, too. This is a great class for beginners. Ages 12 + $52 […]
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic serving bowl from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. […]
Explore Paradise Creek: Guided Kayak Tour with Elizabeth River Project! Join us for a tranquil kayaking adventure through the largest restored wetland in Virginia! Whether you’re an experienced paddler or a curious beginner, this tour promises an unforgettable experience. Event Details: […]
Explore Newport News rich African American heritage on a guided trolley tour showcasing historic sites, culture, and local stories! African American Cultural Experiences Trolley Tour Join Newport News Tourism for a guided trolley tour exploring the citys rich African American […]
The Newport News Public Schools and Christopher Newport University STEM Community Day is a collaborative event designed to connect students, families, and the community with hands-on STEM learning and real-world career pathways. Hosted at the Freeman Center, this FREE experience […]
Join us for the biggest, free gathering of sci-fi, fantasy, comic, and anime fans in the area at Suffolk Public Library’s 10th annual IconiCon! The multi-fandom event features a gaming tournament, cosplay contest, fan art contest, local vendors, food trucks, […]
Guided trail rides are offered for individuals and groups throughout the fall, winter, and spring on Saturdays. Available September through May. *All trail rides must be paid in full at the time of reservation. *Must be at least 8 years […]
Mystery Marketplace Vendors Artisans & Crafters Beaded Gypsy H2P2: Accoutrements for the Slightly Twisted That Art Store Tiffany's Creative Crystals Authors & Publishers James L. Hill | Publisher | RockHill Publishing LLC Teresa H. Inge | Author Sheryl Jordan | […]
This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the […]
Cut and solder sheet glass together to create a colorful window hanging perfect for catching rays of sunshine. Choose a sample design or create your own. Glass pieces are cut to fit the design, or “cartoon,” then wrapped with copper […]
Set aside two days to become acquainted with the art of glassmaking. Learn basic techniques of working with molten glass and get to use all the tools yourself. This is the first class where students can gather (spool glass onto […]
Come along with author Heather B. Weidner as she talks about her journey to becoming an agented author. Get advice on what works, what doesn't work, and valuable resources to take home Session Host: Heather B. Weidner | Author Author […]
Every Saturday from 11 until noon In The Parking Lot at Woodstock Skate Park I Teach Fundamentals of Skateboarding and It Is Building A Great Community. It’s Not A Class But A Meetup. Some people learn to push, some carve, […]
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. Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets […]
Drop in at Main from 11 am- 2 pm to make a 3-D butterfly craft! Open to ages 3-12. Call 757-393-8501 for more information.
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 […]
A dynamic, all-day literary experience designed to celebrate storytelling, spoken word, and creative expression at every level. The Write Now Literary Festival is a full-day celebration of literature, performance, and community featuring workshops, interactive experiences, an open mic, and a high-energy […]
Step to the rhythm and get your body moving! This beginner-friendly line dance class turns cardio into a dance party. Get your workout in AND have fun while doing it! Bring a water bottle and wear your sneakers or suede […]
Session Host: Teresa H. Inge | Author Author Site: https://www.teresainge.com/ Teresa Inge is an award-winning mystery author. She writes crime fiction with a Southern, coastal accent. Her work appears in anthologies and novellas including First Comes Love, Then Comes Murder, […]
Unlock Your Future: Learning Life Skills for Success!Alternatives, Inc. World Changers Leadership Team invites youth and families to join us for an interactive Escape Room/Seminar experience focused on building real-life skills for school, work, and beyond.Participants will strengthen skills in: Time […]
Every Saturday Free entry Come on out and have some fun and learn some promos.
Enter the Faerie Realm… Curators Key Events invites you to step into a world where magic meets marketplace at The Faerie Faire. Wander through an enchanted gathering of artisans, potion makers, herbalists, fantasy vendors, and curious treasures while enjoying craft brews […]
Experience a full body workout that utilizes the fitness equipment located at Level Green Park to get the muscles working and body burning. This balanced group workout is a circuit-style class with a mixture of cardio and targeted resistance exercises […]
Session Host: Kristin Dilley | Mind Over Murder Podcast Co-host Podcast Site : https://mindovermurderpodcast.com/ Kristin Dilley is the co-host of the Mind Over Murder podcast along with her partner in crime, Bill Thomas. She is also a writer, a victim's […]
Lil Monsters - Set 2 Kids Happy Hour at Chesapeake’s most creative paint studio makes after-school fun even brighter with $5 off select kids classes, giving young artists the perfect chance to unwind, explore their imagination, and create colorful masterpieces. […]
Let's learn how to make kites! Build your own kite using simple materials like plastic bags, tape, and other items that can be found around the house. Follow along in this class and you'll have a working kite that you […]
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic berry bowl from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. […]
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You are invited to celebrate the artistic achievements of this year’s after school artists! Works by artists age 4 - 17 will be displayed. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided.
Experience a guided walk to soak in the sites and sounds of the nature around you. Connect with the mind through guided reflection while moving the body to promote "feel-good" hormone (endorphins and serotonin) release. See what a short walk […]
In this introductory evening course, use a torch and simple tools to melt and form solid glass into a heart-shaped pendant. Practice making a heart with clear rods of glass and later learn how to apply colorful glass to create […]
Make a champagne paperweight, jellyfish paperweight, drinking vessel or seasonal object in a more hands-on class. Our team guides you in the use of glassblowing tools while you create your object. Pick from a variety of colors to make your […]
Ride on the side of the SLS, journey to the Moon, and see the view that gave so many Moon Joy. Experience the Artimis II mission up close, feel the launch of NASA's most powerful rocket and journey with the […]
Join WTKR-News 3 True Crime 757 podcast producer Jon Sham and host Margaret Kavanagh for a question-and-answer discussion Session Co-host: Jon Sham | True Crime 757 Podcast Producer WTKR-News 3 Podcast Site: https://www.wtkr.com/news/podcasts/true-crime-757 Jon Sham has worked as the director […]
Celebrate this month with a DIY tile transfer workshop! Create a decorative tile using cultural images while exploring the art, history, and traditions that inspire these designs.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make digital art? Join us to use Adobe Fresco on our iPads! In this program you can explore Adobe Fresco on your own after learning the basics or you can learn through […]
Bring your sewing projects! Share tips and enjoy a relaxed, social space with fellow makers. All skill levels welcome! Sewing machines and basic tools are provided.
Learn how to play this traditional Chinese game. No experience necessary. It is like playing Gin Rummy with tiles! Family, ages 8 and up. Registration is required.
Join local authors Michael Rigg, Sheryl Jordan, Teresa Inge, Timothy Lockhart, and Heather B. Weidner as they share their opinions on the use of AI in the publishing industry. James L. Hill moderates.
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. […]
Stumpy Lake is known for its serene setting, unique trees and abundant wildlife sightings. Kayaking this area by moonlight only adds to the ambiance and appeal. Paddle with us to view the sunset, moonrise and have a truly unforgettable experience. […]
Ride on the side of the SLS, journey to the Moon, and see the view that gave so many Moon Joy. Experience the Artimis II mission up close, feel the launch of NASA's most powerful rocket and journey with the […]
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 […]
Bombitty of Errors brings a bold, high-energy twist to The Comedy of Errors—live at ViBe Park. This hip-hop “rap-aptation” transforms Shakespeare’s classic into a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud experience packed with mistaken identities, clever wordplay, and nonstop movement. Blending theater with the […]
If you dont 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 […]
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.
Over the course of the Tony award-winning musical, In the Heights, we encounter the many colorful residents of Washington Heights -- a New York City neighborhood on the brink of change. Usnavi, a first generation Dominican-American corner bodega owner, and his […]
Join us for a Paddle on Oak Grove Park for the Blue Moon. We will be Paddling out to watch the moon rise over Oak Grove Park. For ages 13+. Ages 13-15 must be in a tandem kayak with […]
Seniors, the caps are thrown, the diplomas are earned, and now it’s time to celebrate! Join us at Golden Luxe Arena for the biggest Seniors Graduation Night Skate Party in Suffolk. Saturday, May 30, 2026 9:00 PM to Midnight Only […]