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Girl Scouts is where she’ll explore her interests, build real-life skills, and grow her confidence alongside friends who cheer her on every step of the way. Choose from one of these options to register for a free Discover event, and see how much fun you’ll have as a Girl Scout.
Pirates & Princesses of the Peninsula2-Mile Walk & Run + Autism Resource FairAhoy, families! Your next adventure awaits!Join the Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia for the inaugural Pirates & Princesses of the Peninsula 2-Mile Walk & Run and Autism Resource […]
Do you or someone you know need extra help putting food on the table this month? Share this post to help them access the food they need to thrive!Here's what you need to know about our drive-thru food distributions happening […]
Age 2-5 9AM & 10 AM session Coach led, parent assisted play, grandparent friendly JOIN ANYTIME!
A little spooky. A lot to discover! Celebrate Halloweekends at the Children’s Museum of Virginia, with Halloween-themed attractions and activities throughout the museum all weekend long. Bring a food donation along to help stock local food pantries while enjoying some […]
It's a sew day for Kids! Bring your child (aged 9 or older), along with their sewing machines. We'll have adult volunteers monitoring the classroom. Bring lunch, snacks and drinks with lids! Skill Level: Beginner $ 20.00
Come in-store for a fun free Halloween event! We will have crafts, games, giveaways, trick or treating and more! Age 4 and up
Saturday, Oct 17th on 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM In Store Only Soar into hero mode with the Firefighting Plane workshop, sponsored by First Alert! Kids will build and decorate a rescue plane ready to take on imaginary missions. This […]
Join us for an interactive storytime designed especially for kids ages 3-5. We'll spark imaginations, build early literacy skills, and help little learners get ready for school-all 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 […]
Calling all little ghosts, goblins, witches, wizards, and superheroes of every kind! The shops of Hilton Village are opening their doors and filling their candy bowls for a spooktacular morning of trick-or-treating! Saturday, October 17th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM […]
Free fall fun for the entire family! Taking place on the green • FREE Pumpkins for Kids Up to Age 10*• Face Painting• Crafts and Games• Music• Refreshments• Samples from select restaurants• Special offers from our restaurants & stores! *While […]
Fall Festival is back at Hidenwood Presbyterian Church! 🎃
We’re so excited to welcome the community for another year of fall fun! Join us for our pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, hayrides, giant inflatables, food truck, face painting, and the return of our Barrel Train! 🚂🍁
Bring your family and friends and come enjoy one of our favorite events of the year!
🎟️ Free entry and $10 wristbands for all day rides and games, including family pricing options!
Stay tuned for ticket pricing and payment information coming soon!
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 414 Hiden Blvd., Newport News, VA
Entry-$FreeCome on out and join us for Some fun and earn some promo packs
The American Revolution provides the backdrop to the dramatic lives and wartime correspondence of Continental Army General Henry Knox and and his young wife, Lucy Knox. In collaboration with TheatreCNU, Dr. Denise Gillman directs museum performances of selected readings of […]
$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
Entry-$5Pack Per Player in the Prize pull
Join us on Saturday, October 17th at 6:15 PM for a 'Night Hike'! Meet us at the Discovery Center in Newport News Park. Hoo-hoo-hoo is out there making those noises in the evening? What sights and sounds can we expect […]
October 2 - 18 Fridays and Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm 1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s novel. The […]