Preschool for the Arts is where children discover a love of learning through creativity! Learn more and register here. Children ages 2½ to 5 may attend one to five days per week, with both full- and half-day options available. Our highly qualified, degreed staff creates a warm, nurturing environment where academics come alive through music, movement, and play-based learning. Learn more and register here. Each day, students enjoy enriching classes in Spanish, music, and core academics, along with hands-on art projects designed to inspire creativity and keep young minds engaged. With small class sizes of just nine students, every child receives individualized attention and support. Our experienced, licensed teachers are dedicated to providing the highest quality early childhood education in a joyful, arts-integrated setting. We invite you to experience the difference—schedule a free tour and enjoy a complimentary trial day! Learn more and register here. Preschool for the Arts at the Virginia Beach School of the Arts is proudly celebrating 28 years of excellence.

At the Virginia Beach School of the Arts, creativity comes alive in the most joyful, inspiring way and your child - ages 2 to 17 - is invited to be part of it. Learn more and register here. Under the passionate leadership of Art Director Meredith McKee, students experience the magic of learning from a truly accomplished artist and educator. Meredith holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art from Virginia Wesleyan University and brings 25 years of teaching excellence to every class.  Learn more and register here. This is more than an art program—it’s a place where young artists thrive. ✨ A world of artistic exploration awaits: • Drawing & Painting • Mixed Media & Digital Art • Jewelry Making Camps • One-Day Summer Art Camps • “Mom & Me” Art Classes for early learners Every class is thoughtfully designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and nurture each child’s unique artistic voice—all in a warm, encouraging environment where creativity is celebrated. Learn more and register here. 🌟 Real results. Real opportunities. Students from the Virginia Beach School of the Arts are consistently recognized for their talent—earning acceptance into the Governor’s School, advanced district art programs, and leading art schools and universities. 💫 Give your child the gift of artistic confidence. Come see firsthand the difference that a highly qualified, deeply experienced artist can make. Whether your child is just beginning or already passionate about art, this is a place where talent is discovered, developed, and celebrated. Join us - and watch your young artist shine. Learn more and register here.

BACK in 2026! Wild Explorations - Season of Discovery is back at the Virginia Living Museum. Plan your visit here! Plan your next visit to The Virginia Living Museum, where you will encounter more habitats, wildlife and plant species than would be encountered in a lifetime of outdoor adventures in Virginia. The exhibits of The Virginia Living Museum showcase all of the state’s regions from the upland coves of the Appalachian Mountains to the salty offshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean and feature more than 245 different animal species. Get tickets here! Visitors enjoy hands-on activities, observatory, planetarium, outdoor boardwalk, native plant and conservation gardens, and 250 living species. Birthday parties available. Spring and summer camps. Homeschool Programs. Find information on camp programs at The Virginia Living Museum on this link. Upcoming events at The Virginia Living Museum: 31 Jul 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pajama Jam: Under the Sea at the Virginia Living Museum (Newport News) Find out more 01 Aug 10:30 am - 12:15 pm T.rex Trek (Newport News) Find out more 08 Aug 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm August Star Gazing and Laser Nights (Newport News) Find out more 15 Aug 10:30 am - 12:15 pm T.rex Trek (Newport News) Find out more 28 Aug 7:00 pm - 9:00 am Family Camp-In: Mystery at the Museum (Newport News) Find out more Virginia Living Museum4.7Based on 4927 reviewspowered by Googlereview us on