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Discover maps, artifacts, dioramas, colonial-era documents, fashion, and a battle timeline showcased in the Wallace History Room! Come explore the fascinating history they have uncovered for you! Visit the Wallace Memorial History Room on the second floor of Central Library. […]
Calling All Little Mermaids! You’re invited to a FREE underwater adventure at GSCCC's Dive into Daisies event. Discover the magic of friendship and the fun of Girl Scouts.
In honor of Month of the Military Child, Nauticus proudly celebrates the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of military children and their families throughout our community. Throughout April, we invite military families to enjoy a special opportunity to explore, learn, and […]
This year's National Library Week theme is "For a Richer, Fuller Life, Read." Celebrate the ways reading and information can make our lives better with a fun giveaway. While supplies last, visit any branch and choose between a thematic tumbler […]
Turn big emotions into a calming adventure toward understanding. This kit includes calming tools, coloring pages, a feelings chart, and fun sensory items to encourage kids to express their emotions. It also introduces simple ways to use the senses to […]
Celebrate the birthday of Barbara Park! Visit the book display for classic tales with heartwarming humor. Create a craft inspired by friendship and fun.
Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly ride on the Atlantic Explorer to see bottlenose dolphins and other coastal Virginia animals like seabirds, sea turtles, and more. Guests will join the Aquarium's knowledgeable educators on board to learn about their unique sightings while […]
High Schoolers play for free Monday-Friday 3-5pm Kids 12 and Under with paying adult play free $5 pool for kids 13 to 17
Community: City of Hampton, VA join us for themed stories, packets, & dancing! ages 2-5.
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Age 0-4, Norfolk- Tues/Thurs- 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 […]
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing, and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 3-24 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required. Because this class starts […]
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Scribble, paint, sculpt… ROAR! Come join us as we create adorable artwork inspired by some of our favorite zoo animals. Budding Picassos and future zoologists alike will love painting on real canvas boards, sculpting with air-dry clay and scribbling with […]
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for our Little Learners Class! Each session features fun, sensory-rich, and interactive activities centered around a special theme along with access to our play space! The perfect way to spark curiosity […]
Baby Lapsit Storytime is a storytime program especially for babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers. This storytime includes 15 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and lap games. This storytime will feature the same songs and activities every week; […]
Toddler Storytime is a storytime program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers, featuring brief stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk […]
Please bring a blanket to sit on for a short circle time, snacks for your family as needed, and plan to play in all types of weather! 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 21st at 10 AM (1 hour class with […]
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 […]
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program. Ages […]
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program. Ages […]
The year 2026 marks notable anniversaries for Williamsburg: the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 100th anniversary of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. The Foundation, envisioned by the Reverend Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin and generously funded by John D. Rockefeller, […]
Browse a diverse selection of books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks, then fill a bag for $5. Got a canvas tote, a plastic grocery bag, or brown sack, bring it! Only cash or check payments are accepted.
Browse a diverse selection of books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks, then fill a bag for $5. Got a canvas tote, a plastic grocery bag, or brown sack, bring it! Only cash or check payments are accepted.
Begin your little ones lifelong love of reading! Caregivers are encouraged to bounce, sing, and play along--Featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun!
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.
Baby Bookworms is a story time program for the very young. We explore literacy tips, read a story, sing songs, participate in finger play and conclude with a parenting topic and free play each week. Registration is required for this […]
Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on March 23, […]
Come move & groove at the library! Sing, dance, play music, and move your body to catchy tunes with silly actions and plenty of giggles. A perfect place to shake, shimmy, and smile together!
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers. Each program includes free play, circle time, and great resources for parents!
Cherry Blossom Craft Playgroup! Spring is in full bloom and we're celebrating with the most beautiful craft of the season! Join us for a Cherry Blossom Craft playgroup where the littles get to create their very own springtime masterpiece! Tuesday, […]
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. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the time, babies […]
Baby Bookworms is a story time program for the very young. We explore literacy tips, read a story, sing songs, participate in finger play and conclude with a parenting topic and free play each week. Registration is required for this […]
Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on March 23, […]
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not […]
Featuring an hour of fun songs, playful movement activities, colorful toys, board books, and great resources for parents, bring your little one to Babygarten to grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! (Ages 0-2)
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)
Mount Trash Trash Tours (Registration Required) In celebration of Earth Week, join VB Parks and Recreation staff as they lead you on a tour Mount Trashmore! This tour includes a climb to the top of the mountain where you’ll discover […]
Cozy up with a towel or blanket in the Visiting Pen and meet some of our furry farm friends while enjoying fun, interactive stories. Admission or a season pass is required (children 2 and under are free).
If you are a non-native English speaker, join us to practice your conversational English in a friendly setting. Adults. Registration is not required.
Join Sentara Careplex for their Postpartum Support Group! If you’re pregnant or in your first year postpartum, you’re warmly invited to connect, share, and find support in a welcoming, judgment-free space. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month 11:00 AM – […]
Celebrate Earth Day with a grounding outdoor yoga flow designed to help you reconnect, release, and reset Join me for a special Earth Day outdoor yoga experience designed to bring you back to what matters, your breath, your body, and […]
You are invited to shop at Rhea Lana's of Hampton Roads! We are the Nation's Premier Children's Consignment Event! Hundreds of local families will be selling their gently-used items priced 60-90% off retail! Since each item is inspected, you can […]
Preschoolers and their caregivers will enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs while growing your love of reading. Please register each child. This program is for ages 3-5 years old.
Spark Curiosity. Build Community. Enjoy a Break. Looking for a hands-on learning experience for your child while you catch a breather? Join Curriculum Agents at Coalescence Coffee Company for the Curiosity Collective! While kids engage in interactive, project-based activities led […]
Do you like snacks? Birds do too! Join us to make a birdfeeder (or two) for your springtime yard and learn about birdwatching.
Already run out of fun Spring Break activities? Visit NACC Thursday-Tuesday 1:30-6pm with your favorite book to read aloud to our animals! Adults can supervise up to 2 children. Not on spring break but want to enjoy a free activity […]
Explore Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts and Math in this interactive program. Ages 5-7. Registration is required.
Join us for a hands-on, eco-friendly program where youll make your own seed bombs using locally native wildflower seeds! Toss them in your yard and watch pollinator-friendly flowers bloom.
Ages 5-16 2 Free Games per Day! Register at kidsbowllfree.com Shoes not included. Snack bar open for purchases. Tuesdays- Thursdays until December 17, 2026 Location: Bowling Center 675 Dickman Street Fort Eustis, VA Open to all with base access.
**This group orientation is located on the fourth floor of The Slover.** Want to use the digital media studio for a personal project? Join The Slover’s Creative Studios team for a group orientation first. During this orientation, you will become […]
LEVEL UP in an afternoon of games and fun in the Digital Media Lab at Main Street Library! Ages 12-17. No registration. Tuesday April 21, 2025, from 3-7 pm.
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Dont forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
Kids will develop acting skills and learn blocking as they rehearse for a short play to be performed for friends and family on the last class of the session.
join us for an after school storytime exploring the differences between fact and fiction. each week will include a fiction and non-fiction book.
Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time! Weekly Themes: 1 st Tuesday: Book Talks 2 nd Tuesday: Skill Building/STEM […]
(Weekly) Southern Chesapeake Tuesday Night Cruz-in Located at Edinburgh North Shopping Center, Hillcrest Pkwy., Chesapeake. Every Tuesday at 4 pm, Edinburgh Target parking lot, Across from Chick fil-a. Everyone welcome. Bring your "Cars" to laid back cruz-in. Friendly Folks.
Watch movies that celebrate spring!
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before […]
Ready to build big ideas? Kids ages 511 can unleash their creativity with LEGO, blocks, Magna-Tiles, and more! This free-play program offers a moderated space for young builders to design, create, and exploreall while having fun and making new friends. […]
Join us for a fun trivia game about the wonderful planet Earth! Share some fun facts and show what you know about life on Earth. Ages 9-13. Registration is required.
Bring your Pokemon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch em all" at the library this month! Ages 8-11. Registration is required.
Teeny Tiny Treats: Step into a delightful world of mini masterpieces! In this sweet and creative class, young artists will explore a variety of art techniques as they craft adorable mini desserts, including milkshake slime, clay cakes, and tiny ice […]
Ages 8-15 only! Classes are 60 min. $35 each at drop-in rate, no membership required.Must signup online prior to class in order to attend! Scheduler cuts off 24hr prior to class time, please email us if you miss the cut […]
Do you need help with math or reading skills? Sign up after school one-on-one help. Dont forget to bring in your homework. Registration is required.
video games and a monthly craft! this month we will be making magnetic poetry.
Join us for a cozy, creative journey into the world of crochet! Whether you're brand new to crochet or looking to refresh your skills, First Stitches is the perfect place to start. This beginner-friendly, 12-week series focuses on mastering the […]
For All Ages! All You Can Eat Pizza + Skating — $20 EVERY Tuesday & Wednesday | 5–7:30 PM Rentals included. Fun guaranteed.
Free entry For more information, contact us at +1 757-877-3756
Calling all mama birds! Lets join on the mat for class that is made just for you! We will get you moving through standing poses, strength muscles to support your body changes, and add in a few stretches to get […]
Recycle used CDs in this fun art program! With the acrylic paint provided, create a fun design on a CD. Ages 9-13. Registration required.
Bring your Pokemon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. "Catch em all" at the library this month! Ages 5-11. Registration is not required.
Join us Tuesday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Ages 12-18. Registration is not required, drop in any time! Weekly Themes: 1 st Tuesday: Gaming 2 nd Tuesday: STEAM (Science, Technology, […]
(Every other tues) Topless Tuesdays Located at Garage Brewery | 1011 Eden Way, Chesapeake Calling all Jeep owners & lovers! (O|||||||O) This event is FREE & open to the public! Every other Tuesday from 5:30-9pm Jeepers get 10% OFF their […]
Tides welcome you to learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math on the ballpark concourse throughout the game. Please email bnovellino@norfolktides.com to purchase tickets. 757-622-2222 ext 106
Can anyone say FREE ice cream! Come celebrate and support our local military children for the official resolution for Month of the Military Child at Virginia Beach City Hall! Tuesday, April 21 | 5:45 PM City of Virginia Beach City Hall 2401 Courthouse […]
Join us at the Jordan-Newby Public Library for Advanced American Sign Language (ASL)! This free 3-part class is open to all ages and designed for individuals with strong foundational ASL skills who are ready to refine their fluency and deepen […]
Art and Junk Journaling WorkshopJunk journaling and art journaling workshop. Drop ins welcome! Bring your own journal and use the materials in The Art Room to decorate your journal. Don’t have a journal? Join us to get started on a […]
Join us for a special screening of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, featuring an (optional*) Ice Cream Social following the movie, a chance to support a cause near and dear to Cinema Cafe's heart - Variety, the Children's Charity, and […]
Bring your creative minds for a fun afternoon making a fused glass Tea Light Holder. All materials provided. Instructor will guide you through learning how to nip your pieces and assemble your glass.These Tea Light votives make great gifts and […]
Mermaid hair, don't care! This mermaid has gone wild with our own curly whirley glass --called vitrigraph in the glass world -- made right here at HHGW. Style your own mermaid in fused glass with your choices of color and […]
Ages 8-15. This class is geared towards young aerialists looking to gain strength by cross training in other areas like weight lifting, handstands and flexibility training. Held in the yoga room upstairs at the studio. Please sign up online to […]
This month's artistic mediums are acrylic paint and watercolor paint. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on March 30, 2026 @ 10:00am. This event is for registrants age 11 and above.
In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), join us for upcycled process art! For children ages 3 and older. Registration is required and begins April 7 at 10 a.m.
Using only the four materials in your art pack, you will have 30 minutes to create a beautifully bad masterpiece that will then be scored by our judges. Do you dare to take the challenge? Registration required. For middle and […]
Get ready to shred! 6:30-8:30 weekly Must be a USABMX registered rider $5