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The Virginia Zoo is pleased to once again offer free admission to federal employees in hopes of bringing joy and connection to our community during the government shutdown. Starting Saturday, November 8, federal employees will receive free admission to the […]
Lynnhaven Mall
701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach
It’s time to make magical memories this holiday season! Enjoy festive photos with Santa, and capture a moment you’ll treasure for years to come. Reserve your spot for this timeless tradition.
Find our 8 wooden cut out turkeys in and around City facilities from November 1 through November 20. When you have located a turkey simply scan the code on the back using your phone and enter to win a grocery […]
Children's Museum of Virginia
221 High Street, Portsmouth
On Family Fridays, we’re waiving admission for families with a Federal Employment ID, Military ID, EBT or VA WIC card. Reserve up to 4 free tickets for Friday, November 7th or November 14th – space is limited, so don’t wait! […]
Mark your calendars for Piano Showcase's Piano Recital featuring Chesapeake School of Music. Located on the lower level of Greenbrier Mall in front of Piano Showcase.
Don't miss Santa pictures at Greenbrier Mall! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time.
The Mariners' Museum and Park
100 Museum Drive, Newport News
The Mariners’ annual toy drive is back! Help bring happiness and hope to a child this holiday season by donating to Toys for Tots. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child aged newborn to teen on your next visit. […]
Show up with an empty trunk and we'll bring the food to you. Those visiting a mobile pantry are reminded: Come with your trunk empty. If you need to make room in your trunk for the product, please do so […]
Sky Zone VB
1736 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach
Our Littlest Leapers and their parents can enjoy a fun, high-energy play time together, at a special rate! Children 6 & under get a discounted Standard (90 min) Pass every Monday-Friday, from open-noon. One accompanying adult may jump for free, […]
Portsmouth Welcome Center
206 High St, Portsmouth
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Coffee & Pastries followed by Reader's Theatre Presentation 8:45-9:45 Col. Cornelius Titus and Patriot Hero William Flora explore the complex reasons enslaved and free blacks chose one side over the other in Crossed Swords/Crossed Hope, an original Readers Theatre presentation […]
Latitude Climbing & Fitness VB
4554 Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 970, Virginia Beach
Age 0-4, Mon/Weds/Fri- 8:45am-10am While Latitude hosts climbers of all ages anytime, join us for a special weekly parent meet up and check out Boulder Babies! This is a drop in time for parents to bring their children to play […]
Over the past several years, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Hampton Roads Urban Restoration Program has installed 15 green infrastructure projects throughout Hampton Roads, including living shorelines, rain gardens, bioswales, grass buffers, and stormwater wetlands. These projects help reduce polluted stormwater […]
Bayside Area Library
936 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach
Join Dr. Chelsea Lindo, Physical Therapist, as she discusses the developmental milestones for 6-9 month olds and provides parents with creative ways to connect with their children, while working on these skills. Ages 6-9 months with caregiver. Registration is required. […]
Thanksgiving Food Giveaway - a fully prepared meal. Have dinner on us! Please share with family and friends!!! When: November 14, 2025 930am-1230pm Where: 1310 Todd’s Lane Hampton, VA 23666
Northampton Branch Library
936 Big Bethel Rd, Hampton
Stomp and roar your way into a fun dinosaur themed storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed for young children ages 5 and under. Siblings of all ages are always welcome!
Pungo Blackwater Library
916 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach
Bring your preschooler to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in this interactive program. Age 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Paradise Creek Nature Park
1141 Victory Boulevard, Portsmouth
Kids love our Nature Explorers program at Paradise Creek Nature Park. It’s an hour-and-a-half of outdoor fun, games, and hands-on nature education – perfect for homeschoolers and remote learners ages 4 to 14. Activities will be adapted for different age […]
Princess Anne Area Library
1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child, and is not a traditionally structured program. Ages 6 to […]
The Slover / Downtown Branch Library
235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents. (Babies, Ages 0-2)
Chesapeake City Park
900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake
Let’s get crafty with nature! Join us for a fun morning decorating your very own leaf friend. We’ll have googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and plenty of supplies to make your leaf as silly, funny, or creative as you’d like — […]
Barron F. Black Branch, Norfolk Public Library
6700 East Tanners Creek Drive, Norfolk
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents.
Fox Hill Neighborhood Center
65 Hall Road, Hampton
Storytime in Foxy's Den is held every Friday from 11:15 a.m. until noon at Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, 65 Hall Road. Story Time is geared for preschool children from ages 2 to 5. One or two stories will be read […]
The Mariners' Museum and Park
100 Museum Drive, Newport News
Known as the “Father of the Steam Navy,” Matthew Calbraith Perry fought during both the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. He pushed to modernize the US Navy using improved gunnery and steampower. He was most famous for The […]
The Museum is actively under development. We are working hard to create an exciting experience in model railroading for you. We currently have 10 operational layouts in all the major scales, a locomotive race track, and a Carrera race car […]
This introductory class will walk through the basics of downloading a design file, preparing it to print using slicing software, and setting up the printer. This program is presented in partnership with VCE's James City County 4-H, and is recommended for ages 8-14. This […]
Join Historic Interpreters Fallon Burner and Russell Reed for a living history program to learn how Virginia Indigenous people crafted dugout canoes. Featuring Craft Demonstrations, Artifact Reproductions & Interactive Activities The Fort Monroe Canoe Project is a year-long project to […]
Join Katrina Wood from the Hampton Public Library for a FREE pop-up program at the Casemate Museum! Learn how to use Sunlight and Pre-Treated Paper to create a Photograph called a Cyanotype, No Camera Needed! This is a Partner Program with […]
Patrick Henry Mall
12300 Jefferson Ave, Newport News
Book your family's magical Santa photos at Patrick Henry Mall! Professional holiday pictures and Santa portraits are available in Dick's Sporting Goods Court from November 14 through December 24. Perfect for holiday cards and gifts! Schedule your time slot for […]
Card-Again Games
1710 East Little Creek Rd, Su 105, Norfolk
For hobbyists new and experienced alike, our Mini Paint Night is anything but! With in house supplies available and the experience of our staff, take a jab at that pile of opportunity and make something you want to show off!
Phoebus Branch Library
1 South Mallory Street, Hampton
Story, snack, and activity! Ages 5-9 are invited to the Phoebus Branch Library to enjoy a story, snack and activity on Fridays at Imaginarium Story Time!
MacArthur Square Light Rail Station & Outdoor Pavilion
301 East City Hall Avenue, Norfolk
Kick-off the winter season with Hampton Roads Transit! Come and experience the magic of the season at the MacArthur Square Light Rail Station & Outdoor Pavilion. Get ready for a festive evening filled with activities for the kids, appearances by […]
Join us in our activity room every Friday night from 4PM-7PM for open Gundam TCG play! Learn to play or challenge your friends.Gundam TCG night is totally free and open to all.
Join us in our activity room every Friday night from 4PM-7PM for open Gundam TCG play! Learn to play or challenge your friends.Gundam TCG night is totally free and open to all.
Parents who need extra help with food TAP-INWe know that many families in our community will face hardships in November while SNAP benefits are paused. As a small business, we can’t do everything, but we can do something.Beginning Friday, November […]
Etch or paint a glass or bottle of your choiceTiffany will guide you through every step, and you will leave with your completed work of art.This class includes all supplies to complete this glass etching/painting project.
757 Creative Reuse Center
MacArthur Center 3000 Monticello Ave, Norfolk
Come hang out with your beading project you've been putting off and work with friends! Or come join in and start something new!This is a social workshop where you are encuraged to bring your own beads and beading project to […]
Poquoson Public Library
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson
Come get your game on after hours in a colorful competition of glow-in-the-dark bowling! Whether youre a pro who rolls only strikes and spares or a player who specializes in gutter balls, youll have a glowing good time as you […]
Princess Anne Recreation Center
1400 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach
We all like to sing, so why don't we do it as a family? We offer the best platform to perform some exciting karaoke. Families will share their musical talents and have a good time. Pizza and water will be […]
The Town Square Play Café
2605 Moses Grandy Trail, Suite E, Chesapeake
Drop off your little heroes for an action-packed 3 hour evening of fun! Kids will: 🦸 Decorate and customize their own superhero cape and mask 🍕 Pizza and popcorn 🎶 Dance along to superhero tunes Special Discounts: Siblings are $10 […]
The wait is almost over! Dive into the world of Avatar in this much-anticipated Magic: The Gathering prerelease event. Be among the first to explore the stunning new set, build your deck, and experience the elemental battles firsthand.
Celebrate fall with a festival hosted by WPNSTA Yorktown MWR Community Recreation on Friday, November 14 from 6 to 8 PM at the Depot Recreation Center. For more information, please call 757-887-7395. This event is open to anyone with base […]
Windsor Town Center
23361 Courthouse Hwy Windsor, Isle of Wight
Get ready to race! Join us for a fun, family-friendly Mario Kart Tournament on the Nintendo Switch. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual racer, everyone has a chance to compete for prizes and bragging rights. Joy-Cons and controllers […]
Fox Hill Neighborhood Center
65 Hall Road, Hampton
Guitar Jam is held every Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Fox Hill Neighborhood Center, 65 Hall Road in Hampton. Bring your favorite instruments and participate, or just listen and dance! All are welcome to attend and bring snacks. There is […]
Drop the Kids off for a fun Friday evening to explore and build with LEGO bricks. Parents, feel free to relax, go on a date, and enjoy some "Me Time" Pizza will be provided for the Kids. This is for […]
Northwest River Park
1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake
Campfire Tales at Northwest River Park November 14 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Gather around the campfire as we discuss the animals that call Chesapeake home and join their nighttime concert. Marshmallows provided. Registration required. Free program.
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News
This Fall, Winter, and Spring, you will create your own beautiful, scented candle & body butter! Art of DIY is here for the 2025/2026 Season! This Fall, Winter, and Spring, you will create your own beautiful, scented candle & body […]
Don’t let the cold weather stop you from enjoying a movie night with NAVSTA Norfolk MWR Aquatics at the FRP-12 Indoor Pool on Friday, November 14 at 6:30 PM. We will be showing a holiday-themed movie. This event is free […]
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News
Ages 14+ You will create your own beautiful, scented candle & body butter, followed by a period of ‘free create’ where you can paint on canvas, contribute to our mosaic ceiling, or color while vibing to music! Take home your […]
The Granby Street Theater presents a night of Laughs, Murder, Mystery, Great Food and Fun! The Granby Theater has teamed up with Maverick Productions Virginias number one Murder Mystery Company to bring one great night of entertainment to you! Age […]
Winterfest on the Wisconsin: Opening Night TICKETS ON SALE NOW! WinterFest on the Wisconsin returns this holiday season on Friday, November 14th at 6:30PM, with ALL NEW nightly entertainment, illuminations, and seasonal treats! Featuring more than two million festive lights and an all-new Winterfest […]
The American Theatre
125 E. Mellen Street, Hampton
Step into a lively tradition of rhythm, movement, and community! Contra Dance at The American Theatre—a welcoming evening of social dancing inspired by American folk traditions. Held monthly, these events blend the spirit of a dance party with the ease of […]
Jersey's Cards and Comics - Yorktown
5906-A George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown
The wait is almost over! Dive into the world of Avatar in this much-anticipated Magic: The Gathering prerelease event. Be among the first to explore the stunning new set, build your deck, and experience the elemental battles firsthand.Player limit, prizing, […]
Tidewater Fencing Club
1417 Kelland Dr, Ste J, Chesapeake
Get a taste of the physical and mental challenges of Olympic fencing with an introductory class! This one-hour class covers: a brief history of fencing as an Olympic sport the safety rules and about the protective equipment basic fencing stance […]
Sky Zone VB
1736 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach
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. Children under the […]
Kellam High School
2665 West Neck Road, Virginia Beach
Tickets on sale SOON at Gofan.co (Kellam Performing Arts) November 13-15, 2025 7pm Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). A wildly theatrical adaptation of […]
Have you reserved seats for your Kiddoes yet? Here's the scoop: Drop off event that's just for kids and they must be between 6 and 12 years old. Everyone will make some fun artsy projects.We'll have some popcorn or snacks […]
The Muse Writer's Center
2200 Colonial Ave. Suite #3, Norfolk
Join us on the 2nd Friday of each month for an evening where everyone is welcome to make music, sing, read, laugh, or just hang out and listen. This is not an open mic with a sign-up list. The Muse […]
The mission of Portsmouth Community Concerts is to promote appreciation for the performing arts by presenting a series of diverse concerts by professional artists from the nation and the world and by providing educational opportunities to students. The Waddington Brothers, […]
World Class Gymnastics Too
5196 Nansemond Pkwy, Suffolk
Join us every Friday night from 7:30-9:30 pm for open gym, available to members and nonmembers ages 5 and up! $15 per person, registration is available through our portal.
Peninsula Family Skating Center
307 Main Street, Newport News
$9.00 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium-High Music Sound Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
Tidewater Community College Theatre Department presents Around the World in 80 Days. Adapted by Mark Brown, based on the novel by Jules Verne TCC Chesapeake Black Box Theatre, i nside of the Academic Building at 1428 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 […]
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach
550 Barberton Dr, Virginia Beach
A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, Crazy For You® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theatre […]