Historical home built circa 1719. Tours and special events. Free admission for tours.

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

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

NOTE: The 2026 camp session is currently full. To be placed on the wait list please email Contact@noahsartstudios.org FREE INDEED! Faith & Art Week This summer, Noah’s Art Studios invites young artists to a FREE five-day art camp where creativity and faith come together. On select dates in June, students will explore mixed media art, enjoy free breakfast, play engaging games, and receive free Bibles—all while learning about the greatest Creator, Jesus Christ. Each day, students will be inspired by guest artists who are passionate about their craft and their faith, sharing their artistic talents and personal testimonies. This immersive experience fosters creativity, builds community, and encourages spiritual growth in a fun and uplifting environment.  Join us for an unforgettable week of art, faith, and freedom!  We are also accepting donations for this week, we are accepting: Snacks, Drinks, Unused Bibles, canvasses, clay, Art supplies, and anything that will help!

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.

Special Events, R/C Racing, Model Builds, Pokemon Club, and Camps for Kids.

Hope Educational Farm provides an experiential learning opportunities for children to develop joy in learning and healthy character traits through literacy, nature and social emotional learning techniques. Free reading-focused programs and summer camp programs available.

Military families and DOD. MWR Youth coed sports aged 5-16. Soccer, baseball/tee ball, basketball, cheerleading. Swimming Lessons. Pool and Water Park. Special events. Birthday Parties available. Contact information for School Liaison.

A unique collection of dinosaur sculptures located at the entrance of the Military Aviation Museum! A great place to bring families for an outdoor exploration. Free and open to the public dawn to dusk. Free parking is available under the trees across from the park outside of the Museum gates. The Military Aviation Museum and gate close at 5:00pm.

This program allows for FREE Bowling for Kids over summer break (and sometimes beyond).

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

Activities, Events, and Storytimes.

Military families. Youth coed sports aged 5-16. Soccer, baseball/tee ball, basketball, cheerleading, swim lessons. Water Park. Bowling. Child Care. Birthday parties available.

Activities, Events, and Storytimes

Operation Smile Interactive Learning Center is open! Field trips can now be scheduled. As students experience the ILC, they’ll encounter real-world examples of the subject matter they learn in the classroom – including objectives as outlined in the Virginia Standards of Learning – and they’ll explore potential career opportunities. But, perhaps most importantly, they’ll build meaningful connections with Operation Smile’s patients and learn how to apply their knowledge to make a difference in the lives of others. Spring & Summer Camp Programs: The ILC Young Scholars program is a no-cost opportunity for students to learn through the vision of Operation Smile. Open to rising 7th and 8th graders.

Activities, Events, and Storytimes

First African American high school in Virginia Beach.

Storytime and learning opportunities within the mobile Virginia Beach Public School's Reading Bus for ages 2 – 5 and their caregivers.

???? The Empowered Lounge Foundation (TEL) ????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. ???????????? Whether it's creative arts, leadership development, life skills, or mentorship — TEL Foundation is a place where children feel seen, supported, and inspired. ???? Parents, if you’re looking for a safe, uplifting environment where your child can learn and grow — this is the place you’ll want to be a part of! Let’s continue to empower youth one life at a time.#TELFoundation #YouthEmpowerment #PurposeInAction #501c3 #EmpowermentForAll

Tidewater Winds is the premier professional Concert Band in Hampton Roads, Virginia. We perform free summer concerts, community concerts, music education programs, and special events for the Hampton Roads community. We welcome you to enjoy our powerful music, quality programs, and family-friendly environment. We offer a free summer concert series, a robust music education program, and community outreach projects. Visit our website for concert locations... attend our concerts, and you will be moved.

VB GrowSmart was designed to provide information and resources for Virginia Beach parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children, ages 0-8. The site also provides information about the City of Virginia Beach’s early learning initiatives and how families and community members can participate. LENA Start: The 10-week FREE LENA Start caregiver series offered through VB GrowSmart can help you make a difference in your baby’s life through early talk and interaction. New sessions are offered seasonally.

Year round special events for kids and families at the VB Farmers Market

Special events held throughout the year. Many are family appropriate, open to the public and free of charge.

Classes, sports and activities for all ages. Many free special events open to the community. Summer Camps and Birthday parties available. Bayside, Bow Creek, Great Neck, Kempsville, and Princess Anne locations have an indoor play structure. Bow Creek and Kempsville Recreation Centers have indoor pools with play features. Williams Farm Park Recreation Center has water slides/play indoors. Seasonal Water play: Level Green Park has a public sprayground open to all ages (seasonal). Williams Farm Park water play area - sprayground outdoors (seasonal),