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Ready to take your home gardening to the next level? Want to compost but don’t have room? Looking for a year round source of fertilizer? Vermiculture, or worm composting, may be the answer for you. Learn about the benefits […]
Join the Newport News Green Foundation and Newport News Parks and Recreation on Saturday, May 9 at 9:00 a.m. at the Discovery Center in Newport News Park for a guided bird walk! Spring birding will be at its peak! Don’t […]
The Virginia Living Museum’s Annual Plant Sale returns for its 39th year, offering a wonderful selection of plants to bring your garden to life. Our Spring Plant Sale will take place May 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10 from 9:00 a.m. […]
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 […]
Although visitors cannot enter Newport News Shipyard due to security restrictions, this tour will feature many sites related to the shipyard, including Huntington Avenue, the tugboat Dorothy, the Apprentice School Dormitory, the Victory Arch and Victory Landing Park, the Yard […]
All aboard for a day of train‑tastic fun at the Historic Lee Hall Depot! Kids Run Trains (KRT) Model Train Club is bringing its hands‑on, Lionel Collectors Club of America–standard layout to Newport News—and it’s an experience you won’t find […]
Join us for an interactive storytime designed especially for kids ages 35. Well spark imaginations, build early literacy skills, and help little learners get ready for schoolall while having a great time! Parents and caregivers are welcome to observe as […]
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 […]
Join us to craft a stunning set of four coasters, complete with a metal stand, using acrylic paints and pressed flowers. This project is the ideal gift for Mother’s Day! This workshop is $48 with a $10 non-refundable deposit that […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a creative bonding experience! You and your child will craft a one-of-a-kind heart bowl using a little clay and a whole lot of love. It’s the perfect keepsake to cherish forever! Children must be accompanied by […]
Free crafts for kids, extra savings for parents! Kids get a free craft, ID badge, and lanyard; collector's pin each month 5/9: Create a flower bouquet for mother's Day - Craft includes wood sticks, tissue paper, glue dots, twine, card […]
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Low Music Sound Level: Low-Medium Strobe Lights: Yes
Over 50 species of salamanders are known to live throughout the commonwealth in all manner of places - perhaps even in your own backyard! If you'd like to know more about these fascinating amphibians - such as their remarkable healing […]
Every Saturday Free entry Come on out and have some fun and learn some promos.
Dust off those cowboy boots, throw on your favorite hat, and get ready for the 3rd Annual Hootie Country Music Festival at Tradition Brewing Company in Newport News, VA. Join us on Saturday, May 9th from 12–7 PM for a […]
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Tweens and Teens, ages 10-17, join us in this dynamic and creative program designed for young crafters. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class offers a fun and supportive environment to learn and enhance your crocheting skills. […]
$7.50 Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium Music Sound Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
Our spring concert features two extraordinary works: Illuminare by Elaine Hagenberg and Missa per Concordiam by Eric Delson. Their soaring harmonies and deeply expressive texts, paired with rich orchestral accompaniment, create a musical experience that will uplift your spirit and […]
100.5 The Vibe & Derry Rd Inc. presents The R&B Soul Experience 2026 featuring Grammy Award R&B singer Case performing Live along side LIZZEN and Mr. Smooth Romonta, Misha The Goddess sounds by Dj Crush Groovey, Va Black and Dj […]
Do you have plans that don’t include your little ones? Do you want to see a movie that isn’t animated or enjoy a dinner that doesn’t include french fries? Sign your kids up for their own night out. They love […]
Event opens at 5:30 pm • Telescopes after sunset • Event ends by 11:30 pm When the sun goes down, the night sky lights up at the Virginia Living Museum. Join us after hours for free outdoor stargazing (weather permitting) […]
ICONS: "Never Too Much" is a dynamic live concert-style show featuring powerhouse performances ICONS: "Never Too Much" is a dynamic live concert-style show featuring powerhouse performances honoring Phyllis Hyman, Luther Vandross, and Chaka Khan. This 90-minute production combines electrifying vocals, live […]
May 1 - 17, 2026 (Fri, Sat 8pm; Sun 2:30pm) For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just […]