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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach
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 […]
Destress to be your best! Display your artistic talents in the Library's Tiny Art Show! Pick up a mini canvas at your local branch and then create your masterpiece. When completed, return it to your library so it can be […]
Unfortunately, the MacArthur Center will be closing later this year. Our lease will be up on June 27. So we will be in the process of moving almost everything into storage until we can find a new location. This website […]
Chrysler Museum of Art
One Memorial Place, Norfolk
Set aside two days to become acquainted with the art of glassmaking. Learn basic techniques of working with molten glass and get to use all the tools yourself. This is the first class where students can gather (spool glass onto […]
Get Air Trampoline Park VB
701 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach
We have a special time when we open the facility to little kids (under 46″). Little Air jumpers and their parents are the only ones allowed during this time. Parents cannot share a trampoline with a child, but can jump […]
First Baptist Church South Hill
3633 Galberry Road, Chesapeake
Join us for IMPACT Sunday — a FREE community event featuring health screenings, voter registration, food, clothing, giveaways, and more! SOMETHING BIG IS COMING! First Baptist Church South Hill is gearing up our Community IMPACT Sunday — and WE WANT […]
Chrysler Museum of Art
One Memorial Place, Norfolk
Learn how to heat and melt glass rods and tubing to create custom reusable drinking apparatuses. Apply glass color, melt glass in a precise flame, and make a drinking straw and swizzle sticks with unique color patterns. Ages 12 + […]
Jeff Robertson Park
1542 Armistead Bridge Rd, Norfolk
A Kidical Mass Group Ride, organized by Slow & Steady Bikes and Goods Date: Time: Start Location: End Location: Details: Organizers: The ride is part of a movement to advocate for safer streets for children, offering a fun and safe […]
Free crabs , free fried fish, carnival rides & more! Hampton Roads, this is more than church, it’s a CELEBRATION! Join us Sunday, May 31 at 10AM for ZionFest 2026 featuring ALL YOU CAN EAT steamed crabs, carnival rides, country […]
Chrysler Museum of Art
One Memorial Place, Norfolk
This three-hour class is perfect for beginners! Choose a morning or afternoon session and work closely with glass instructors to select glass colors and design elements to personalize your glass artworks and gain great experience with molten glass. By the […]
Chrysler Museum of Art
One Memorial Place, Norfolk
In this one-day course, learn to design and cut glass to make a square glass plate. Create your own design, choose a base layer, and cut glass to match your pattern. The plate will go through two firings in a […]
Portsmouth City Park
Cpl J M Williams Ave, Portsmouth
POKEY SMOKEY II IS BACK! Operating Hours: Saturdays and Sundays (ONLY) 11:00am-3:00pm Last ride boards at 2:45pm Cost: Age 2 and under no charge $2.00 per person ages 3 and older Please note: Children 2 years old and younger […]
Sundays from 11:30 until 12:30 at Mt Trashmore We Are Meeting Up To Teach Skateboarding Fundamentals. We Can Start Outside of The Park and Work Our Way Inside. We Will Learn Skate Park Etiquette as well as some new maneuvers […]
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art [MOCA]
5811 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach
Children ages 3–8 and their caregivers are invited to join us each month as we look, learn, and make in response to themes from our current exhibitions. This program for families will include close-looking at artwork, reading of a storybook, […]
Jars of Dust Pottery Studio
607 19th St, Unit C,, Virginia Beach
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic mug from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. After […]
Join us for our Weekend On Your Wheels Youth Bike Race Series. The races will be held at New Quarter Park on select Sundays through May. The youth mountain bike trail offers multiple courses for different abilities. The short course […]
St. Nicholas Catholic Church
712 Little Neck Road, Virginia Beach
Join us for a weekend of fun and fellowship with parishioners and the Little Neck Community! In addition to the rides and midway games, there will be a flea market and three free concerts. Advance discounted tickets are $22 for […]
Nansemond Brewing Station
212 E. Washington Street, Suffolk
Join us for our 2nd Chess Tournament! All Skill Levels Welcome Registration starts at 12:00 First pawn moves at 12:15pm Gift Card Awarded to top 2 participants If you have a chess board you'd like to bring with, feel free […]
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center / Casemate Museum
30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe
Join us on a ranger-led walking tour to explore some dynamic history of Fort Monroe to discover "Freedom's Fortress." Tour forms at the Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center Plaza - 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA 23651. Approximately 1/2 […]
Create your own resin on glass masterpiece.Tiffany will guide you through the process of choosing and designing your creation. All necessary supplies to complete this project are provided. You can and are encouraged to bring shells, pebbles, broken jewelry pieces, […]
Michael's locations
Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Virginia Beach
Come in-store for a fun free event. Bring your grandma to celebrate the grandma core trend, and make monogram embroidered bookmarks together. 13+ years old
Michael's locations
Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, Virginia Beach
Come in for a fun event! Use our supplies to show your love of Mahjong with this fun craft, just buy a charm of your choosing and use our supplies to make the rest! 13+ years old
Grade range: 6th - 10th grade , Adults Pricing:Girl members in council/ Girl non-members: $25.00 Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors: Earn your First Aid Badge! Gain advanced first-aid skills, discuss looking after younger children, learn how to tackle weather-related illnesses, and […]
Come enjoy our FREE kids art workshop every Sunday, anytime between 1pm-5pm. no tickets necessary! Paint a different 3D-printed item every week. Kids 17 and under are free, 1 adult can paint per child for free*any other kits will be […]
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve
4510 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth
In addition to learning basic techniques, we will review the well-documented medical evidence that meditation practice reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and actually slows the aging process. Attend one class or all, free, with donations to Hoffler Creek welcome.Free event […]
Chrysler Museum of Art
One Memorial Place, Norfolk
Make a colorful bead in this half hour experience class. Rolling classes every 45 minutes, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Ages 12 + $24 Museum members, $30 for non-members We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up […]
Step into a world of enchantment where stories bloom and fairies' flutter! This magical storytime invites kids, ages 6-11, to explore the wonders of fairy gardens through captivating read-alouds, activities, and make your own fairy garden to take home! For […]
Peninsula Family Skating Center
307 Main Street, Newport News
$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 Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes
Turn your love of sci-fi into a one-of-a-kind work of art!Join instructor Peymon Aleagha for this beginner-friendly drawing workshop at the Suffolk Art Gallery on Sunday, May 31. You'll create your own illustrative sci-fi scene using oil pastels. All supplies […]
Jars of Dust Pottery Studio
607 19th St, Unit C,, Virginia Beach
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic planter from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. After […]
Zen Hot Yoga
3352 Princess Anne Rd, #901, Virginia Beach
Whether your child is naturally energetic or shy, Zen Kids Yoga can be adapted to meet their needs, creating a supportive environment where they can thrive! Our Kids Yoga program is playful and engaging, blending yoga-inspired games, breathing exercises, affirmations, […]
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. […]
Portsmouth has always shown up strong for Portsmouth Pride , from local families and small businesses to community leaders, performers, and allies who’ve marched, volunteered, and celebrated with us over the years. Thousands have supported Pride in the past, making […]
Ocean View Beach Park
100 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk
Relax into the new week on select Sunday nights, 6pm-8pm with live music and sunsets on the Chesapeake Bay with the Big Bands on the Bay Concert Series at Ocean View Beach Park. Enjoy an evening full of dancing and […]