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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, […]
Being an art master takes creativity, innovation, and imagination. Practice your skills or learn a new one with this at-home art kit. Decorate your own candle using candle wax. For high schoolers. Art Master Antics kits can be picked up August […]
Being an art master takes creativity, innovation, and imagination. Practice your skills or learn a new one with this at-home art kit. Make a masterpiece with sharpies, alcohol, and canvas. For high schoolers. Art Master Antics kits can be picked up […]
Bring water and a mat. **A limited supply of mats will be available for use. Reservations encouraged, walk-ups are welcome. Click HERE to reserve your spot. Contact us in advance for reasonable accommodations. A Virginia Beach Recreation Membership is NOT […]
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.
Want to grow your green thumb? Then join us for some time in the garden. Pull weeds, water, harvest, learn something new, and meet new people. This is an outdoor, weather-dependent program.
The volcano is rumbling! Can your team solve clues, conquer challenges, and escape ancient Pompeii before time runs out? This family friendly program is inspired by the popular I Survived book series.
Choose your Pokemon deck to play other Trainers. Learn to build decks and strategize. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All skill levels welcome. No trading of cards at this event.
Once you have this lesson and can digitize materials, library card holders will have a badge added to their account so that they can reserve additional time in the studio. Click here for more details on our Preservation Studio, including […]
Everyone deserves the chance to experience the joy of a day at the beach. We invite everyone to come and enjoy a day of fun, inclusivity, and support at the beach. No matter how you choose to be involved, as […]
Drop-in and hangout with us as we watch The Wild Robot (2024)! Please bring your own snacks. Rated PG. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Rotating competition is organized by the club coordinator. Knowledge of chess rules is required; limited instruction may be provided for beginners. Chess equipment has been generously donated by Virginia Chess Federation, private donors, and the TCC Chess Club. All ages. […]
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. […]
Come down to Bayside Area Library and gather with peers to write based on the prompt of the session. Get that creativity flowing! Ages 12-18. Registration required.
Monday, August 24, 2026 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at Fort Monroe! Ages 8 to 18 are welcome! African Landing Commemoration would not be complete without traditional West African Drumming!! Join Hampton's own, The DAY Program for a youth West African […]
Free Lacrosse clinic for girls and boys K-8th grade and High School girls August 24 and 25 Bring your lacrosse stick or borrow one of ours. Learn the fundamentals and have fun playing small games. https://coastalcrushlax.com/clinics/
Create your very own masterpiece by following easy step-by-step instructions. Juice and a light snack will be provided. All painting supplies are included in the class fee. $25 Age 8 - 15
Do you like basketball, soccer and swimming? Then try water polo. This clinic will introduce you to the ball handling skills used in water polo. Participants must be deep water safe. Recreation Center Membership or day pass is required for […]
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic platter from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. After […]
Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Lafayette River while taking in a one of a kind sunset - our favorite way to watch a sunset in Hampton Roads! We launch 75 minutes prior to sunset and paddle as a group […]
Experience an awe-inspiring picture book about the origin and advancement of humans, from a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Come and experience an outdoor, projected reading of “The History of We” read by author and #1 New York Times […]
Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Lafayette River while taking in a one of a kind sunset - our favorite way to watch a sunset in Hampton Roads! We launch 75 minutes prior to sunset and paddle as a group […]
Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Lafayette River while taking in a one of a kind sunset - our favorite way to watch a sunset in Hampton Roads! We launch 75 minutes prior to sunset and paddle as a group […]
Enjoy a relaxing evening on the Lafayette River while taking in a one of a kind sunset - our favorite way to watch a sunset in Hampton Roads! We launch 75 minutes prior to sunset and paddle as a group […]