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Rescheduled Due To Weather - NEW DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd Bring your baskets, wear something bright, and get ready for and EGG-citing evening in the park. Time: 7:00 p.m. (Egg hunt starts at 8:15 p.m.) Location: Deep Creek Park, 437 […]
Come shop and visit our wonderful vendors. We will have over 125 vendors, silent auction, and the Easter Bunny! We hope you can join us and thank you for supporting the Great Bridge High School Band program. Free Parking!
Ever really looked at the Sun? Been told that you are not supposed to look at the Sun? Well, no worries there, astronomers have developed safe methods for solar viewing using specially designed solar filters and purpose built Hydrogen-Alpha Solar […]
Rescheduled Due To Weather - NEW DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd Bring your baskets, wear something bright, and get ready for and EGG-citing evening in the park. Time: 7:00 p.m. (Egg hunt starts at 8:15 p.m.) Location: Deep Creek Park, 437 […]
Join us as our park naturalists lead us through many of Chesapeake's unique and diverse parks. We will walk the trails. Dress for the weather. Walk is FREE and open to the public for all ages to enjoy. Registration Required and […]
Have you ever wondered what are the things that go "bump, preep, chirp, hoot" in the night? Have you ever wanted to see a different side of the Park and trails that most others don't get to experience? If that's […]
Free public Skywatch, everyone is welcome to attend. Star and planet watching will begin around sunset. For those who would like some help with new telescopes or just want to learn how telescopes work, come early, about 60 minutes before […]
The purpose of this annual event is to honor and remember all those who endured one of the most harrowing events in US and Filipino history. The run/walk is a time to honor not only the survivors and those who […]
Join a local bird enthusiast as we visit a top-ten Chesapeake birding hotspot to look for early spring migrants as well as lingering winter visitors. We will walk through the Chesapeake Arboretum trails identifying birds by sight and sound. If […]
Students and a special woman in their lives, (mom, grandma, aunt, etc.), will spend the evening creating their very own crafted masterpiece. Students and their “she” will work together while following easy step-by-step instructions. All craft supplies are included. Note: […]
Celebrate our radiant world as we learn about rainbows. We will discuss what it takes to make a rainbow, take a hike through the forest, then end with a colorful craft. $10 per child. Nature Academy in Nature's Classroom is […]
Come join the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) for our monthly public solar viewing event! This event is one of the few ways to safely view oure closest star! We will have the equipment to allow safe, enjoyable solar viewing […]
Create your very own masterpiece by following easy step-by-step instructions. Juice and a light snack will be provided. All painting supplies are included in the class fee. $25 Age 8 - 15
Our annual mini-con celebrating anime, manga, and East Asian culture is back! Con-goers of all ages will enjoy a colorful and action-packed schedule of events, including panels, cosplay, vendors, and more. Check back here for the most up-to-date information.
Family, friends, and neighbors are cordially invited to come and celebrate Bike Month with the Chesapeake Bicycle/Trails Advisory Committee and Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Bring your bike and enjoy over 8 miles of paved trails and great family-friendly bike […]
The Conquer The Canal Time Trial is a VCA BAR Event as well as the second race in the Mid-Atlantic TT (MATT) Series. The event will be held rain or shine. The course is a flat,12 mile out-and-back time trial. […]
Free public Skywatch, everyone is welcome to attend. Star and planet watching will begin around sunset. For those who would like some help with new telescopes or just want to learn how telescopes work, come early, about 60 minutes before […]
Join us for a family-friendly program where we explore local history on a bike! May is National Bike Month and National Historic Preservation Month. We encourage participants to bring their own bikes and personal safety equipment. This program is limited […]
Join us as our park naturalists lead us through the Chesapeake Arboretum. All ages are welcome to enjoy! Dress for the weather. Tour is Free and open to the public, Registration is required. Registration opens April 30 to May 29.
Come join the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) for our monthly public solar viewing event! This event is one of the few ways to safely view oure closest star! We will have the equipment to allow safe, enjoyable solar viewing […]
Model trains and track displays will be presented for train lovers of all ages. The Cape Henry Model "A" Ford club will be offering rides from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Enjoy model train layouts from Tidewater O Gauge Association […]
Free public Skywatch, everyone is welcome to attend. Star and planet watching will begin around sunset. For those who would like some help with new telescopes or just want to learn how telescopes work, come early, about 60 minutes before […]