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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, […]
Join us for a day of fun and adventure at one of our Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast events. Learn about our programs, plus get a free patch and activity kit to take home!
To celebrate National Library Card Month, take part in a 2D scavenger hunt, I Spy style! Complete a different hunt each week for a small prize!
Cirque de Paris makes its return to Norfolk, VA with an ALL-NEW show for 2026  Experience the magic, wonder, and breathtaking artistry direct from Paris to your hometown Step inside an ALL-NEW 2026 immersive Big Top spectacular and witness Europe’s most […]
The Virginia Zoo is celebrating our 125th anniversary all throughout 2026 with monthly 25 on the 25th events! Check out our exciting deals and activities listed below that showcase how we’re celebrating!  25% off admission tickets $125 Two-Adult Household Memberships $1.25 Virginia […]
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Preschoolers, Ages 3-5) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for […]
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features 60 minutes of fun songs, playful movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents.
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for children ages 1-3, parents, and caregivers. Each program includes a visit from a local childhood-development expert as well as free play, an art activity, circle time and resources […]
Must have a Norfolk Recreation Membership to join We’re back! Homeschool Recreation at Titustown returns Friday, Sept. 4! Join us every Friday from 1–2 p.m. for interactive games, fitness activities, and skill‑building fun. Keep kids moving, laughing and learning, all […]
Explore the Garden’s 7 miles of paved pathways. It’s a great way to enjoy the landscape and get some exercise. Free with Garden Admission Children under 16 must ride with a parent or adult. Bike riders under 14 must wear helmets. […]
Bring your young reader and meet members of the ODU community for a read-aloud story hour and activity.
Designed for struggling readers, kids can read to non-judgemental therapy dogs to develop confidence in their reading skill
Step into a deeply restorative experience designed to calm the nervous system and quiet the mind. Float effortlessly in warm water as gentle sound bowls and soothing tones create a peaceful, meditative atmosphere. The combination of water and sound supports deep […]
Complete nighttime walking tours and activities, sleepover glamping-style in the Rose Garden Hall ballroom, then enjoy an early bird walk and a light breakfast before the Garden opens the next morning. Restricted to children ages 8+ with chaperone attendance. All attending […]
GAMES! MOVIES! PIZZA! FRIENDS! & MORE! GET READY FOR *ADVENTURE! * SLEEP UNDER THE STARS! EAT PLAY SLEEP REPEAT!★
Join us at The Granby Theater for a night of adventure! Come enjoy dinner and spirits as you try to solve who the murderer really! It’s the end of the road for the legendary Punk band, Low T and The […]
If you’re gonna play, might as well play all you want. 💥 Join us the last Friday of each month from 7pm-10pm for our monthly All-You-Can-Play laser tag night. $30 per person & as many arena runs as you can handle. This is your night to go big, […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]
Between the Lines is an empowering and enchanting story for anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world. An outsider in a new town and a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, […]