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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.
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 […]
Join us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistance. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership for entry […]
Weekly class & story time for the youngest artists (2's & 3's) and their favorite grown ups • We will explore our creativity with hands-on activities and process art projects. Come and go as your artist's attention span allows. Guaranteed […]
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.
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 years)
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) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for […]
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.
Introduce the wonders of science to your child with STEM activities at our monthly preschool science lab. Downtown Branch Library Program Policy Programs begin 5 minutes after the scheduled start time. Any available program spots and supplies will be given away at that […]
Join a spooky good time of stories, hair-raising crafts and ghostly good fun. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme! Check out the Zoo's Event Calendar here for the […]
Join us at Jordan-Newby in the youth art studio as we read a short story and then bring that story to life by creating a craft that goes along with the theme of the story!
Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun, interactive program that teaches children the basic concept through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Preschool, ages 3-5)
Homeschool Takeover is BACK! 🎯 Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month throughout the school year for our Homeschool Takeover! From 12PM–2PM, Mission Laser Tag is reserved exclusively for homeschool families to enjoy 2 hours of unlimited laser tag. Bring your homeschool crew, meet […]
Come hangout at the library with friends. Read a book together, do fun crafts, activities, and more! (Ages 6-10) Last meeting of each month will be a Joint Group hangout. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov
Drop in only. Ages 5+ may be dropped off for $15.00 per hour or an adult may stay and create with your artist as long as they like for a flat, $15.00 fee. Drop off ends at 4PM.
Come hangout at the library with friends. Read a book together, do fun crafts, activities, and more! (Ages 11-14) Last meeting of each month will be a Joint Group hangout. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov
During the month of October, the Teen Zone is getting loaded with festive crafts and snacks to celebrate the Day of the Dead.
Happy Spooky Season! There will be (not-so) scary movies and frighteningly fun activities every Thursday. Oct. 8 - Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost (1999, G) and Ice SCREAM Sandwiches Oct. 15 - Coraline (2009, PG) and Doll Head Painting Oct. 22 - […]
Join us for fun, family-friendly bingo games!
For school aged children and up, kids enhance spatial awareness, imagination, and engineering skills by designing and building structures using a large variety of building toys we have on hand.
BAM is on the loose, Monarchs! While the Barry Art Museum is closed for renovations, BAM in the WILD is popping up across Hampton Roads with hands-on art making experiences. Cheer on Big Blue with us on Kaufman Mall for the lead […]
3rd Thursday Food Distribution ~ Drive Thru Date:  Thursdays (dates below) May 21 June 18 July 16 August 21 September 17 October 15 November 19 December 17 Time:  4:00-5:00pm (while supplies last) Where: Garden of Prayer No. 3 COGIC, 200 W. 28th Street, Norfolk, VA […]
The Park Place Teen Zone will be open afternoons for teens to HOMAGO - Hang Out, Mess Around and Geek Out! Mondays: Mindful Coloring and Art Workshops Tuesdays: Video Gaming Wednesdays: Lofi Vibes Thursdays: 1st Episode Only Anime
Let your child’s imagination go wild! Our Build Bash program offers a wide variety of building materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more for creative designs and construction. Children develop STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering […]
Join us at the library and play video games with friends. Bring your video game or use ones provided. Only PG 13 rating allowed.
Splash into Adventure This Fall! Join Outdoor Recreation for an unforgettable series of Kayaking Thursdays from August through October! Whether you’re a teen, an adult, or bringing the whole family, this is your chance to paddle, explore, and enjoy Norfolk’s […]
Kick back and chill at BFB each Thursday in October for TeenTober!
Join us for a night of mystery and mayhem, lies and logic! Will good or evil win the day? If four or few players attend, we will play an alternate social deduction game.
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. […]
Design and build structures using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations. With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills.
Pokémon Club is THE place to trade cards, play games and geek out with fellow Pokémon lovers.
Check our online calendar for dreadfully delightful events in this frightfully fun month!
Calling all young chefs! Join NAVSTA Norfolk MWR Community Recreation for our Mini Master Chef event every third Monday of the Month from 5 to 7 PM inside Building C-9. Come and learn basic kitchen skills and hands-on recipes. This […]
Join us for a celebration of 20 years of the Norfolk Public Art program and for the closing of our current Gallery at the Attucks Exhibition "Rhythm of the Stage" featuring over 40 original works of art by 25 local […]
Free entertainment (1) hour prior to all Virginia Arts Festival Attucks Jazz Club events. Gallery hours: Select Saturday's 12-4pm. OCTOBER 2026 Gallery hours 12-4pm October 3 October 10 October 31 Free Entertainment:6:30-7:30pm October 24 November 14 January 16 February 6 […]