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Being an art master takes creativity, innovation, and imagination. Practice your skills or learn a new one with this at-home art kit. Decorate your own candle using candle wax. For high schoolers. Art Master Antics kits can be picked up August […]
The Summer is almost over and school is starting back up. Soak up a little more summer with some cool activities and crafts inside the See Ya Summer Kit. Activities are geared toward elementary ages, younger audiences may require caregiver […]
Being an art master takes creativity, innovation, and imagination. Practice your skills or learn a new one with this at-home art kit. Make a masterpiece with sharpies, alcohol, and canvas. For high schoolers. Art Master Antics kits can be picked up […]
Follow in the footsteps of the historical Battle of Great Bridge. Learn about the first major Revolutionary War armed conflict in Virginia and its impact on our quest for independence. Meet us at the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways Museum […]
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, we’ve got a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. The Home Depot Kids Workshops are designed for children ages 5-12. We encourage parents […]
2026 Suffolk Farmers Market Season The Suffolk Farmers Market is now offered year-round at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion! The Suffolk Farmers Market is a hometown favorite, and features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, meats and eggs, […]
Are you an art aficionado in southeast VA? Come see up to 35 local artists for a sidewalk art show on the first Saturday of the month in walkable Olde Towne Portsmouth VAs Cultural Arts District, conveniently located between the […]
This program will be making puppets of all kinds and your child will be both creative and imaginative while creating their puppets. Ages 3-7 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery studio and learn how to make your own customized ceramic platter from soft stoneware clay! We provide all the supplies and tools, expert-led instruction, and a small class size for personalized learning. After […]
For much of its life the Francis Land House was the center of a large plantation growing a variety of crops including flax for making linen fabric. Later, it was a dairy farm raising cows to give milk. Come learn […]
Join us and celebrate your library love as we kick-off National Library Card Sign-up Month with a Community Art Collaboration led by local art Heidi Joy. Meet the artist, create your own art, visit the face painting booth, create crafts, […]
Visit the Olde Towne Antique & Flea Market on the first Saturday of each month, rain or shine, and enjoy the eclectic collection of unique and antique wares. With more than 70 vendors, you will discover a great selection of […]
Join the Cape Henry Lighthouse on the lookout at the Cape Henry Memorial Park overlooking the ocean as we read a children’s book related to the ocean and lighthouse. Stick around for a fun quick craft that accompanies the book […]
What do you want to make today? At Open Studio, all the art supplies are available for your artist to make anything they want, any way they want! Our facilitators are there to lend a hand with ideas, problem-solving, techniques […]
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 12–7 PM Tradition Brewing Co. – Newport News, VA Free Admission | All Ages Welcome End your summer in full bloom at the Wildflower Music & Arts Festival! Join us for a day celebrating creativity, […]
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 […]
Interested in quilling? Come and craft with us at South Norfolk Memorial Library! Learn the basics and leave ready to create your own fun paper crafts! Materials are provided. Register online.
Learn about animation. Practice and create moving works of art from clay, action figures, LEGOS, and more. Ages 8-12, no registration.
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 […]
Join fellow Pokemon players and fans to enjoy all things Pokemon. Catch a movie, trade on your Switch, do a Pokemon themed craft, talk with fellow players, and just hang out. This months activity is an Eevee-lution diamond art coaster. […]
Our Sewing 101 class is perfect for anyone who’s been saying, “I want to learn how to sew, but I don’t know where to start!” No experience? No problem! We’ll walk you through the basics and help you get comfortable […]