The Barry Art Museum is operated by the Old Dominion University Museum Foundation, in partnership with Old Dominion University. Admission is Free. Public programs and activities are offered.

Environmental non-profit working to restore the Elizabeth River through on-the-ground restoration and interactive environmental education

The Freemason Playground is fully accessible and designed for children ages 5 to 12. The playground features a colorful nautical themed ship sailing on a sea of blue rubberized safety play surface.

Museum follows the extensive history of the fleet in Hampton Roads. Free Admission. Seasonal Family Programming.

Historic home with art galleries, gardens, woodlands and wetlands. Art classes, family programming, camps and more in the newly renovated Visual Arts Studio!

The Hunter House Victorian Museum serves as a rich example of Victorian decorative arts and architecture. Guests are invited to meet the Hunters as they tour two floors of the home, which feature the Hunter family's collection of furniture, books, decorative objects, and more. Join us and transport yourself to the splendor and opulence of the Victorian Era! Storytime and special events for children and families are available.

Activities, Events, and Storytimes.

Activities, Events, and Storytimes.

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

Activities, Events, and Storytimes. Children's Indoor Play Area.

Shaded playground for ages 2-12, fenced dog park, half basketball court.

Military Families - Activities through your local Morale, Welfare & Recreation Office. Youth athletics. Swim Lessons. Summer camp ages 5-12.

Norfolk Festevents organizes special events, concerts, festivals and more in the City of Norfolk. Town Point Park has interactive water fountains the kids can play in. Many festival/events are free or low cost.

Historic home. Free admission and guided tours.

History of police force and fire rescue in Norfolk. Free admission, donations are appreciated.

Outdoor gated playground within the grounds of the Norfolk Premium Outlets.

Free Library Programs and Services including storytimes, classes for all ages, and homework assistance.

Over 180 years of railroad history. Free admission.

Public park with playground, picnic shelters, aquatic center, athletic fields/courts, skate park

Public Skate Park

Local museum in Ocean View, Norfolk

Activities, Events, and Storytimes

Now open! A significant book collection of more than 30,000 popular and classic fiction and nonfiction titles, and other materials for all ages. Computer Lab with 24 computers, African American Collection, Meeting Room, Collaboration Room, Two Study Rooms, Teen Reading Area, Reading Patio, Children’s Library with a Playscape and KidZone, A 5000 Square Foot Nature Explorium, an outdoor classroom with active learning stations that will offer a way to connect learning, literacy, and an appreciation of nature as a regular part of a library visit for children and families.

Open to all Norfolk students, ages 8-12. There are 5 weeks of camp programming offered including a sports camp and day camp. Free!

Slover Library carries over 130,000 books and other items available to borrow, hosts classes and events from genealogy to children’s programs, and provides access to leading-edge technology. Some of the different spaces you will find at Slover include:

Playscape- a play area for children ages 0-2 filled with developmentally appropriate play equipment, KidZone for youth ages 3-6, Early literacy gaming computers and tablets, Children’s Art Studio, Children’s Programs, Reading Areas, Sound Studio, Study Rooms, Design Studio, Production Studio, Teen Zone — A casual environment with gaming, computers, and study rooms, YOUmedia Lab, Gaming Lounge, and Maker Studio in Selden Market.