Nature Academy: Fish Friends at Chesapeake Arboretum (Chesapeake)
Get a close look at some of our local fishes. Take a hike along the creek, play a game and finish with a craft. $10 per child.
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Events for July 23, 2026
Mommy and Me Crafty Tots (Virginia Beach)
Get creative with your little one in our hands-on, high-quality craft class, no gluey macaroni or cardboard painting here! Together, you’ll make beautiful, keepsake-worthy projects using real materials that spark imagination and pride. It’s the perfect mix of fun, fine […]
Tiny Hands Big Art (Hampton)
Let your little one’s creativity shine! Join our fun and engaging art club designed especially for toddlers, ages up to 4years old. Through hands-on activities, your child will explore colors, shapes, and textures while expressing their inner artist. Perfect for […]
Kids Age 5 to 8 $1 Art Days with Sofia Dakos at Suffolk Art Gallery (Suffolk)
For just $1, experience an art lesson from a different country each day! Led by Suffolk art teacher Sofia Dakos 2 sessions per day Session I: Ages 5 to 8: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Session II: Ages 9 to 14: 12:30 […]
My First Art Class at Outside the Lines (Norfolk)
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 […]
Coloring Club at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)
Make new art while you make new friends! Join us for coloring club on the fourth Thursday of the month. We will have crayons, colored pencils, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Age 3-8 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Chalk Art at Tabb Library (Yorktown)
Children will have fun making chalk drawings on the sidewalk and making a craft using chalk. There will also be other play activities available.
Story Time at Yorktown Library (Yorktown)
Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books. Registration is required for this event. Registration will open on July 13, […]
KinderSTEM at Van Wyck Branch Library (Norfolk)
Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun, interactive program that teaches children basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration. Note: The formal program lasts about 30 minutes. During the rest of the time, there will […]
Artistic Storytime at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library (Norfolk)
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!
Kids Age 9 to 14 $1 Art Days with Sofia Dakos at Suffolk Art Gallery (Suffolk)
For just $1, experience an art lesson from a different country each day! Led by Suffolk art teacher Sofia Dakos 2 sessions per day Session I: Ages 5 to 8: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Session II: Ages 9 to 14: 12:30 […]
Step into summer with new flip flops at Indian River Library (Chesapeake)
Patrons celebrated International Flip Flop Day in June by dressing up plain flip flops with fabric, beads, and twine. For a repeat opportunity you can have some fun in July and take home some 'fancy' flip flops'.
Comic Book Creator at Williams Farm Recreation Center (Virginia Beach)
Step right up for a one-day extravaganza where you'll unleash your inner comic book genius! Dive into your imagination and craft a universe all your own. We'll explore animated comic adventures and classic comic books, then create and draw your […]
Homeschool Hangout Jr. at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)
Come hangout at the library with friends. Read a book together, do fun crafts, activities, and more! (Ages 6-10) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov
Mixed Media Workshop: Charcoal at Princess Anne Area Library (Virginia Beach)
Explore patterns, color, and texture as you create your own mixed media artwork, utilizing charcoal, in this fun, hands-on workshop with Arts for Learning Virginias Ashley Ault. Ages 12-18. Registration Required. This program is funded by Virginia Beach Library Foundation.
Summer Teen Clay Club, Drop In (Virginia Beach)
Our annual Teen Clay Club allows the freedom of flexibility. Sign up for 1 week or all 8 weeks. Clay club is held every Thursday from 2-3 pm. We limit this to 12 teens each week. The group will be […]
$40
Mixed Media Interactive – Charcoal at Princess Anne Library (Virginia Beach)
Explore patterns, color, and texture as you create your own mixed media artwork, this time utilizing charcoal, in this fun, hands-on workshop with Arts for Learning Virginia’s Ashley Ault!
Free
Homeschool Hangout at Pretlow Library (Norfolk)
Come hangout at the library with friends. Read a book together, do fun crafts, activities, and more! (Ages 11-14) Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email ashlyn.kullmann@norfolk.gov
Imagination Station: Art Club for School Age Kids (Hampton)
Let your child’s creativity soar at GH Designz Studio! Imagination Station is the perfect place for young artists to explore the world of art through fun, hands-on activities. From painting to crafting, kids will learn new skills while expressing themselves […]
Summer Break Family Day at Muse Paintbar (Virginia Beach)
Stitch Need an activity the whole family will love? Look no further than our Family Day at Muse! These events are perfect for all ages, not just kids, to enjoy in a lighthearted paint event. Our artist instructors will lead […]
$31 – $36
Family Paint Days at Muse Paintbar (Virginia Beach)
Rainy summer day, or one too hot to be outside? Either way, there's a canvas waiting. Family paint days every Tuesday and Thursday, seats from $29. 7/14: Axolotl 7/16: Pokemon 7/21: Jellyfish Jam 7/23: Stitch 7/28: Octopus 7/30: Beauty and […]
Flower Fairies at Pungo Blackwater Library (Virginia Beach)
Step through the magic as we explore the book series, Fairy Door Diaries. This month, create a flower fairy picture. Ages 8-11. Registration is required.
Stitch Studio: Mandala Embroidery at Greenbrier Library (Chesapeake)
Stitch something magical this summer! Over six weeks, teens will explore embroidery basics, mindful creativity, and mandala-inspired patterns. For grades six through twelve. Registration required.
Imagination Station: Art Club for School Age Kids (Hampton)
Let your child’s creativity soar at GH Designz Studio! Imagination Station is the perfect place for young artists to explore the world of art through fun, hands-on activities. From painting to crafting, kids will learn new skills while expressing themselves […]
Doodle & Design Art Club for Teens (Hampton)
Calling all creative teens! Whether you’re a budding artist or just love to doodle, join us at GH Designz Studio for a fun, interactive art experience. Explore your imagination, learn new techniques, and collaborate with other teen artists in a […]
Teen Time: STEAM at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)
Join us Thursday nights for teen-only activities. Enjoy anime, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Showings change monthly and may be rated up to TV-14/PG-13. Age 12-18. Registration is not required; drop in anytime! This week: TBA […]
Silly Birds, Fused Glass Class at Happy Hour Glass Works (Suffolk)
Create your own row of silly birds - perhaps a feathered rendition of your family and friends - during an evening of fused glass fun. Many glass forms, glass choices and colors make your project come alive!No experience needed, just […]
$60
Parks After Dark at Level Green Park (Virginia Beach)
Brighten the night at Parks After Dark! Let's flip the switch and light up the night with free, family fun after the sun goes down throughout Virginia Beach. Bring your family and friends for summer nights filled with FREE recreational […]
Parks After Dark at Williams Farm Park (Virginia Beach)
Brighten the night at Parks After Dark! Let's flip the switch and light up the night with free, family fun after the sun goes down throughout Virginia Beach. Bring your family and friends for summer nights filled with FREE recreational […]
Parks After Dark at Rosemont Elementary (Virginia Beach)
Brighten the night at Parks After Dark! Let's flip the switch and light up the night with free, family fun after the sun goes down throughout Virginia Beach. Bring your family and friends for summer nights filled with FREE recreational […]