757 Majors works to develop leaders, promote mental and physical health through community service, sports, arts, and clubs. Free basketball programs for boys and girls. Located in Chesapeake and open to kids in all areas of Hampton Roads.

Weekly storytime- Please check website link to confirm storytime is happening as scheduled.

A tree sanctuary that hosts an 18th century homestead for enjoyment and education. Extensive walking trails and an outdoor learning center.

Art, Cooking, Creative Writing, Dance, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Martial Arts, Music, Special Needs, Sports Programs, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Summer Camps, Yoga, Special Events & more. Homeschool Activities. After School Care available.

Free Admission to Public Planetarium Programs. Registration required

Memorial dedicated to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Parades, Festivals, Celebrations and more. Many are Free.

Large children's playground within Chesapeake's City Park.

Wildlife refuge with multi-use trails for walking, biking, horseback riding, and an launch area for boating.

Kids love buses, trains and boats!  Why not take them on a free ride?

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is the regional public transportation agency serving the communities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. HRT provides affordable transit options designed to connect families to jobs, education, healthcare, and recreation.

HRT offers a number of public transit services, including bus routes in all six cities, the Tide Light Rail in Downtown Norfolk, the Elizabeth River Ferry between Downtown Norfolk and Olde Towne Portsmouth, seasonal VB Wave trolley service at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Paratransit in all six cities, the free Base Express at Naval Station Norfolk, and OnDemand Rideshare in multiple cities.

HRT offers FREE rides to all youth age 17 and under with a paid adult and provides the Student Freedom Pass to youth ages 13 to 17 with free, unlimited access to all transit services, allowing them to ride independently. This free pass gives students an opportunity to get to school, extracurricular activities, and after school jobs.

Regular adult fare for daily unlimited riding (check link for pricing) and discounted fare is available to those who qualify. HRT also provides four Free Fare days per year for all riders, on all modes. Free Fare days include Transit Equity Day in February, Earth Day in April, Juneteenth in June, and Election Day in November.

With so many options, families are able connect to nearby restaurants, attractions, hotels, and other destinations. Bicycle storage also offers a convenient way to enhance the recreation experience, with racks on all buses, light rail trains, and ferries.

Free Hand-On Building Clinics for Kids. Registration is recommended, these do fill up!

Local park in Chesapeake with a playground, boating, fishing, hiking, putt-putt course, horse shoes, volleyball nets. Summer camps available at this location.

Local park in Chesapeake with a fitness trail for walking, running, biking. Fishing platforms and a kids play area on site. Boating is not allowed at Oak Grove Park.

Offered occasionally - Free Children's Spanish Classes for kids in 3rd grade thru High School.

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We’re proud to be a 501(c)(3) approved nonprofit organization dedicated to serving youth and families in our community!

Through enrichment activities, empowerment programs, and purpose-driven experiences, we provide young people with the tools they need to grow, lead, and thrive.

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Let’s continue to empower youth one life at a time.
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Local park in Chesapeake with playgrounds, basketball courts, pickleball courts, athletic fields and more.