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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.
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.
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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.
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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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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.
Free Programs and Library Services. Reservations are normally required for library programs.
Williams Farm Park is a 36-acre community park located off Newtown Road between Diamond Springs and Newtown Elementary Schools with a public skate park area, the AARP Outdoor Fitness Park, open playing fields and more.
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