All Locations: Local Date Night Ideas

Adventure Kayak & SUP Tours is your destination for guided kayak & SUP tours and custom rentals including, but not limited to, Fishing Adventures, Geocaching Adventures, Paddle In Trash Out Events, Paddle Under the Stars and Full Moon Paddles.

Zip line and climb in the trees in this 7-acre adventure park, with 17 different aerial trails at 6 levels of challenge for ages 5 to adult. Courses are color-coded by difficulty with something for every ability. Birthday parties available.

Treetop zipline tours, located on 60 acres of wooded forest in the coastal wetland and close to the highways and byways of Virginia Beach, this zipline course provides the ideal way to get close to the unique wetlands ecosystem without trudging through the swamp. Ages 6+

40 all-star bowling lanes equipped with massive video walls, billiards, an interactive arcade, an on-site Pro Shop, and sports bar.

AMF Bowling Center with 40 all-star lanes, an interactive arcade, billiards, and an on-site Pro Shop. Birthday Parties Available.

40 all-star bowling lanes, an interactive arcade, and an on-site Pro Shop and Sports Bar. Birthday Parties and special events available. Homeschool Bowling Club

AMF Bowling with 60 lanes, an interactive arcade and an on-site Pro Shop. Sports Bar. Birthday Parties Avaialble.

Entertainment center offering 40 lanes of bowling, a laser tag arena, dynamic video walls, and an interactive arcade packed with more than 25 games. Birthday parties and special events available.

AMF Bowling with 40 all-star lanes, billiards, plush laneside seating, and an on-site Pro Shop. Sports Bar. Birthday Parties available.

Arcade, Bowling, Bumper Cars, Axe Throwing, Laser Tag, Go Karts, Escape Room, Ropes Course, Mini Golf, Sports Simulators, Birthday Party Packages Available

Applied Martial Arts Academy specialize and are certified in the following arts; Applied Wing Chun Kung Fu, Moo Duk Kwon and WTF Tae Kwon Do and Derobio Escrima.

Martial arts and self-defense instruction, personal training, group fitness, Pilates and Circuit training are offered. Light saber date night.

Birthday parties and summer camps available.

Crafting studio offering kid-friendly family workshops, as well as birthday parties and DIY summer camps!

Children's classes, camps, parent/child classes and birthday parties

Open seasonally. Rides for all ages on the oceanfront. Midway games and carnival food.

Performance venue and historical landmark in Norfolk.

Axe throwing is the newest craze in the entertainment and (believe it or not…) fitness industry. Participants 12-17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult. No one under the age of 12 may participate.

Ballahack Airsoft Field is the premiere airsoft facility and community on the East Coast and is located right here in Chesapeake Virginia. Airsoft is a fun sport for people coming from all walks of life.

Beach Blacksmith specializes in custom, one-of-a-kind blacksmithing events and classes of all sizes.

Movie theater and dining. Birthday parties available at the movies, includes a tour of the projection booth.

Paintball is a perfect team-building activity, whether it’s for a birthday party, a family outing, or a corporate group.

Golf course with instruction available for all ages and levels.

Indoor airsoft. Ages 12+

Bowling Center. Birthday parties available.

Art Classes for Youth. Free Admission to Art Exhibits. Summer camps/programs

Swim, Scuba, Snorkel, freedive & Travel Center at Hilltop Plaza Virginia Beach. Learn to swim lessons ages 3 and up.

Dolphin Tours, Kayak Tours, Stand Up Paddle Board Tours, Surf Lessons, Bike Tours and Corporate/Group Outings, Summer Camps, Birthday Parties, & more.

Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, Learn to Skate, Youth & Adult Hockey programs and leagues and more. Regularly scheduled Public Skate. Birthday parties and special events.

Performance venue in Norfolk hosting local, national and international performances.

Art Museum. General admission is free. Free Family Activities and Programs. Regularly Scheduled Free Admission/Family Weekend. Summer Camps available. Participant in Blue Star Museum Program. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 12-5pm.

Movie theater and restaurant. Birthday parties available.

Movie theater and restaurant. Birthday parties available. Sensory Friendly Screenings.

Movie theater and restaurant. Birthday parties available.

Movie theater and restaurant. Birthday parties available. Sensory Friendly Screenings.

Over 80 arcade games, sport games, skeeball, and pinball, giving everyone in the gang something to enjoy. Party rooms available. Note that this location becomes ages 21+ at 9pm.

Art classes, camps and workshops for kids, adults and families. Birthday parties available.

Commune is a farmer-owned sustainable eatery, cafe and bakery using local ingredients to serve delicious and conscientious food and drink located in the Vibe Art's District in Virginia Beach. Cooking classes available.

Cooking classes and events.

At Crush It On Canvas, we partner with local venues to host art parties that are all about creativity, connection, and fun! We are passionate about facilitating a creative environment that encourages our participants to release their inner artist and CRUSH IT. We offer a variety of events for kids that include step-by-step painting and step-by-step crafting as well as parent & me events that involve parents collaborating with their kids to complete a painting or craft. We also offer private events and adult-only events.

d'Art Center hosts art exhibitions, houses gallery and studio spaces with on-site resident artists to interact with, and provides interactive programming. The center also offers art-focused summer camp programming for ages 6-13 in June - August, and children's workshops and classes for ages 6+!

Ballroom dancing classes for adults - group and private lessons available.

At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Recommended ages 18+

Cultural arts center offering free and paid events every month including concerts, plays, dance performances, movies, children’s programming and instruction. Summer Camps and Birthday Parties Available

Live Events in Downtown Hampton

Chesapeake Video Arcade with games for the whole family. Virtual reality gaming, birthday parties, private events and more

Based out of Virginia Beach, Ebbing Tides provides Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUP) sales, rentals, lessons, and tours in the Chesapeake Bay, Lynnhaven Inlet, and the Atlantic Ocean.
DISCOVER VB's coastal ecology on a SUP during our week long day camps.

Pottery Wheel Classes, Canvas Paint Nights, Walk-ins Can Paint a Variety Of Bisque. Spring and Summer Camps and Special Events.

Entertainment center providing in-theater dining, recliner seating, a restaurant & bar, bowling lanes, and a video arcade. Birthday parties and group events available.

Family Fun Xperience creates live and interactive theatrical shows at our Virginia Beach oceanfront indoor theatre every week, year-round. Fun for the whole family (not just the kids!) Special events and birthday parties are also available.

Kayaks and Paddleboats are available to rent, either by the hour or for the full day of operation.

Paintball park offering woodsball and
speedball. Birthday parties and special events available.

Paint your own pottery, ages 4+. Birthday parties and summer camps available.

Located within MacArthur Center in Norfolk. Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf, and more. Birthday parties available.

Using blacklights, Glow Golf lights up neon-colored obstacles, golf balls and clubs in a dark, outer-space-like atmosphere. Indoor mini-golf provides year-round fun.

Located within Norfolk Premium Outlets. Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf, and Lazer Maze. Birthday parties available.

Granby Theater is a distinct venue that is available for private functions such as weddings, military command parties, corporate events and birthdays. Special themed events are regularly scheduled and open to the public. Children's summer camp.

Our watercraft are floating on the water off the Chesapeake Bay at our main location right on Buckroe Beach. We also have launch location at Fort Monroe. Jet Ski Rentals, Flyboard, SUPs, beach cruisers, kayaks and more.

Roller Skating Center. Special Events. Birthday Parties.

Ballroom dance instruction- group and private lessons available.

Learn how to how to cut, grind and arrange glass for fusing. Most classes are beginner; however we do offer intermediate and advance level classes or come in with your own design and we will help you create that one-of-a-kind piece. Ages range from 6 to adult depending on project. Our classes that involve scoring and breaking of glass, we ask that children be at least 12 years of age and accompanied by an adult. Our Lil Chips classes are great for ages 6 and up.

Harbor Park is the home of the Norfolk Tides, the Baltimore Orioles AAA baseball team. Harbor Park also hosts NCAA baseball and concerts.

Historic theater and home to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the Virginia Opera.

Roller Skating Center. Indoor Playground and Arcade. Special Events. Birthday Parties.

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

Ice Skating, Ice Hockey. Birthday party packages available. Summer camps - hockey, figure skating, and learn to skate.

Boat cruises and parties in the Broad Bay VB and Waterside areas.

Indoor flying for ages 3 to 103 and of varying capabilities. No parachutes are required and no experience is necessary to fly in the controlled environment.

Mini golf, indoor arcade and snack bar. Birthday parties available.

Trail Rides, Horseback Riding Lessons, Mobile Pony Rides and Petting Zoo, Birthday Parties and Special Events on the Farm. Events for families with Special Needs.

Open Memorial Day through Labor Day for Kayak Rental.

Black-lit indoor mini-golf course with glow-in-the-dark underwater scenes that have a 3D effect. Open for family fun, birthday parties and youth groups.

Unique quality handmade items.
Now offering vintage clothing and housewares, too. Art Classes for All Ages

Climbing gym. Bouldering, yoga, and fitness offered - routes are updated frequently and provide something for all skill levels. Available for birthday parties and special events. Summer camps available at both locations.

Norfolk's first climbing gym. Bouldering, yoga, and fitness offered - routes are updated frequently and provide something for all skill levels. Available for birthday parties and special events. Summer camps.

Climbing gym. Bouldering, yoga, and fitness offered - routes are updated frequently and provide something for all skill levels. Available for birthday parties and special events. Summer camps.

Karting, Paintball, Inflatables. Birthday parties available.

USL League Two soccer team - Community-Driven Soccer Team & Affordable Family Entertainment on the Virginia Peninsula. Summer camps.

Dive Instruction. Swim Lessons ages 6mos+. Summer Swim Camps

Free Indoor Play Area inside MacArthur Center: The Play Port.
Seasonal Free Family Programming. Movie theater, restaurants.
Birthday party and special event space available in the Live 360 Studio.

Private, Group, Kids, Adults, Mommy/Daddy & Me, and Family Cooking Classes for all ages.

Paint your own Virginia Beach Mermaid! Walk-ins welcome but reservations are recommended. Birthday parties available.

Paint your own Norfolk Mermaid! Walk-ins welcome but reservations are recommended. Birthday parties available.

The Military Aviation Museum, located at the Virginia Beach Airport, is home to one of the largest private collections of First and Second World War, and Korean War era fighters, bombers, trainers and seaplanes. Summer Camps and Special Events, Homeschool Events and Storytimes available.

Muse Paintbar combines a restaurant & bar with painting instruction sessions. We'll guide you step-by-step through a painting, offering eats, wine, & beer to keep your inner artist inspired (you do have one, we promise). When we're done, your masterpiece is yours to keep! Kids parties available.

Military use, reservations required. Basketball, Football, Soccer, Batting Cages, Golf Simulator, Highway 66 Duck Pin Bowling, Putting Green, Billiards, Fooseball, Ski Ball, Arcade Games, Air Hockey
Birthday party packages are available. Golf simulator instruction for youth is also available.

Two weeks of special menus and pricing at participating restaurant locations in Newport News!

Norfolk Admirals Professional Ice Hockey Team. Birthday parties available.

Extensive gardens, walking trails and children's programming within WOW (World of Wonder) Children's Garden. Nature focused Classes, Workshops, and Homeschool programs available.

Cooking classes for kids ages 8 and up. Couples cooking classes.

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.

8,000 sq. foot indoor sports facility in Norfolk. Sports camps, clinics and practice space. Youth training, lessons, clinics, team rental, and youth and adult birthday parties available.

Single and tandem kayak rentals and tours out of Norfolk, VA.

A week of special menus and pricing at participating restaurant locations in Norfolk!

Minor league baseball team playing at Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA. Birthday parties available.

Trolley Pub is a pedal-powered, eco-friendly, pub-crawling trolley for up to 14 people at a time. The Trolley Pub is powered by YOU and your fellow pedalers. Tours in Norfolk VA, with Trolley Pub, are full of fun, and entertainment. Book the tour today, and join the amazing party! It’s hard not to smile on the Trolley Pub!

Now You're Cooking is a culinary arts studio that welcomes the novice cook as well as the trained culinary professional.
Our goal is to cultivate the love of great food and cooking techniques. Cooking classes will be held on a daily basis, please check the schedule for more information. Private events/parties available. Spring Break and Summer Camp programs available.

Fishing, summer fishing camp for kids. Open 24/7 Weather Permitting!

Ride the paddlewheel ferry between North Landing and High Street in Portsmouth and Harbor Park in Downtown Norfolk.

Art studio and party venue for ages 3+. Offering open hours to paint, a play room for preschool aged children, party rooms to host your private event, and customized party packages. Also available to host parties at your location. Kids Camps and adult paint nights available.

Paint and party with friends at a local bar or restaurant. Kids painting events are also available.

"Paint your own" studio located in the Hickory / Great Bridge area in Chesapeake, VA. Specializing in wood items ranging from small figurines to large shaped wood door hangers. All items can be painted and taken home the same day! Birthday parties and special events available.

Guided painting parties and events for all ages. Summer art camp for kids.

Painting studio with events for all ages, including Family Painting Events. Birthday Parties and Summer Camps available.

Kid's Birthday Parties - See a movie or even play video games on the big screen!

3D Blacklight Mini Golf. Birthday parties and special events available.

3D Blacklight Mini Golf. Birthday parties and special events available.

Special events including concerts and holiday celebrations. During the summer months there are water fountains for the kids to play in at no cost.

Family bowling. Youth bowling leagues. Birthday parties available.

Paint & Sip Studio offering Family Paint Classes, Special Events, Birthday Parties and Kids Art Camps.

Plant Store & Terrarium Workshop venue.
Plants, Ceramics, Terrariums, Home Decor, Garden Supplies available. Date night, special events and birthday parties.

Mini golf, arcade, and snack bar. Birthday parties available.

Plum Crazy Art is a local gallery featuring unique, one-of-a-kind, handmade art. Classes/workshops for all ages including paint sessions, glass work and more. Parties available.

Comedy theater offering acting and improv classes and summer camps for kids/teens.

The largest billiards room in America with 25,000 square feet featuring 3 separate playing rooms with smoking & non-smoking available. Birthday parties, individual instruction, and a youth league for ages 7-18 are available.

Ballroom Dance lessons for adults and youth. Dance for ages 3 and up including: Creative movement, Ballet, Jazz, Modern.

Sightseeing adventures by kayak and/or pontoon boat.

We are professional Game Masters that excel at in person Role Playing Games like Dungeons & Dragons. Whether you are looking for a game for you and your friends or want to meet new people by joining a game solo, RGM can help find an in-person game that works for you.

Learn how to sail with our certified instructors. Several different opportunities are available including The Sail Nauticus First Sail experience - an introduction to sailing in a casual setting. Up to three students and an instructor will learn how to harness the winds and steer the boat on a course.

Park with gardens, lake, wetland marshes, education and wildlife center with boating, fishing, camping and walking trails. Kayaks, paddleboats, canoes, and 14-foot jon boats available for rent. Birthday parties available.

Scope Arena is the host to a wide variety of events and is currently home to the Norfolk Admirals hockey team, the MEAC Basketball Tournament, conventions, concerts, family shows and more.

Indie Bookshop in Phoebus with diverse titles, neurodiverse titles and a large kids section. Storytimes available as scheduled.

Surf Lessons and Camps

Roller Skating Rink & Family Entertainment Center. Two roller rinks, video gaming lounge, escape rooms, lawn games, indoor playground, private party rooms, 3 food stalls, coffee stand, and a craft beer and wine bar. Playtime, birthday parties, summer camps and special events.

With over 12,000 square feet of roller skating space you and your friends are sure to roll into a good time! At SK8 House, you can expect:
- A spacious and well-maintained skating rink
- A wide selection of arcade games for every gaming enthusiast
- Top-notch sound systems to enhance your experience
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff to assist you throughout your visit

(formally Roll With It) Board Game Cafe & Bar with a collection of 600+ board games that any guests can play. Suggestions from staff are available, as well as help learning how to play. Food, drink, and memberships are available.

32 lanes of family fun with automated bumpers, top of the line scoring and a smoke/vape free environment. Pool tables and game room. Birthday parties available.

Release your inner artist at the Splash House! This fun family friendly activity is perfect for all ages. First you'll get suited up in coveralls, booties and a bonnet. Next you'll pick out your paint and tools. We'll show you to your paint stall, which you can keep private or pull the curtains back. Then it's time to SPLASH! You'll splash, squirt and throw paint at your canvas to create your masterpiece!
Special hours for kids under age 5, and for children with Sensory needs. Also available: birthday celebrations or date night.

Hosting and/or catering for team meetings, paint party, picnic, kid’s birthday party, outdoor event and more; just give us at least 3 days notice so we can make sure that your food and set up is just how you want it.

Paint Your Own Pottery Studio. Art classes and camps at Starving Artist Studio offer a wide variety of fun artisan projects from wheel throwing, mosaics, glass art, mixed media, clay hand building and more! Ages 4-16. Birthday parties available.

Date Night Idea - Enjoy fine wines paired with one of our many small plate food offerings or decadent desserts while relaxing in a warm, sophisticated space.

Ballroom and latin dance instruction for kids (ages 6-15) and adults.

Art, Drama, Music, Creative Writing and Dance Classes for Youth. Summer Camps available. Performance Venue.

Surf and Standup Paddleboarding Lessons and Camps

Concerts, performances and family programming.

Online and in-person classes available.

Art Classes and programs for students PreK and up. Summer Art Camps and Birthday Parties available.

Special events, dining and more. Tennis lessons and camps.

The Royal Chocolate holds regular special events including "make your own chocolate bar" workshops, and chocolatier camps for kids. Birthday parties available.

The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts boasts a 1,300 seat performance hall with no seat further than 100 feet from the stage. Visit their website for upcoming events and performances.

Golf Clinics and Camps for ages 6 and up. Great date night activity! Topgolf features 102 bays over 3 floors, an amazing rooftop terrace, lively bars and a golf game concept that is sure to blow you away!

Axe throwing range. Must be ages 12+ to throw. Younger children may be present but should be closely supervised.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Bikes and Land Boards, Pontoon Cruises, Wakeboard, Waterski, Tubing, Surfing and more.

We assist and teach customers of all ages and abilities in making tye dye clothing and creating custom dyes for groups, teams, etc. Offered are: Simple Art Education classes, Basic Science of Dyeing, Field trips, Birthday parties, Sensory friendly party and event options, WYNE and DYE nights. Fun for all ages and abilities
Wheelchair accessible dye station
Two semi private party rooms

Surfing Camps and Lessons

Village Studio Arts is an inclusive art studio with pottery classes, summer camps, home-school art classes, a potter's guild, open-studio hours, and more! Drop-in open studio is every Saturday 9 AM to 12 PM. VSA offers classes for adults, teens, and children.

The Virginia Beach Art Center offers an educational and supportive environment to inspire people of all ages and skill levels to experience, engage with and create art.
- Art classes
- Pottery classes
- Exhibitions
- Interactions with local artists through The Artists Gallery

We enrich lives by helping others experience art through Art classes, Pottery classes, Exhibitions, Interactions with local artists through The Artists Gallery.

Planetarium with $3 shows for the public, reservations required.

Local comedy club at Virginia Beach Town Center.

Seasonal Horseback Riding - Oceanfront Horseback rides at the beach. Swimming on horseback during the summer months.

Rides, Go-Karts, Paintball, Mini Golf

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

A week of special menus and pricing at participating restaurant locations in Virginia Beach!

Indoor Rock Climbing. Birthday parties available.

Sailing trips, motorboat tours, kayaking adventures, and inshore fishing expeditions on the lower Eastern Shore.

Virginia Legends Walk's purpose is to honor great Virginians, past and present, who have made significant contributions to our nation and the world.

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art offers a variety of classes and camps for children and teens ages 2 -17. Campers exercise their imaginations and express themselves through art classes designed to challenge and inspire. Explore a wide variety of media including animation, clay, glass, painting, photography, and more! Homeschool Classes available. Preschool Art Classes available. Regularly scheduled Free Family Fest events.

Virginia Opera performs a full season of opera in three separate venues (including Norfolk) and reaches more than 150,000 students and community members each year through its innovative Education and Community Outreach Program.

Virginia Stage offers Educational Matinees, In-School Tours, Workshops, Residencies, Stagedoor and Summer Camp Programs. They also hold family friendly performances throughout the year.

Children's Programs, Exotic Animal Exhibits and Themed Gardens. Birthday Parties, Scout Programs, Family-friendly events and Summer Camps available. Teen conservation and volunteer opportunities. Nature Discovery Zone playground. Sensory inclusive support available.

Local reality game center. Parties, Camps, and after-school programs are available. We come to you - Richmond to Chesapeake!

Virginia's largest water park offers fun for the entire family with resort-style amenities and more than 40 state-of-the-art water rides and attractions.

Experience a rush aboard Colossal Curl™, the park’s first family thrill ride and the first of its kind in North America. Unwind and relax on a journey down the park’s lazy river or catch a wave at the Surfer’s Bay Wave Pool.

Little ones can have a “splashtastic” good time in one of the park’s KIDsiderate® play areas designed just for them. Swimming lessons are offered!

Historic landmark and performance venue in Norfolk, home to the Virginia Stage Company

Surf Camp for all ages

Will-O-Wisp is a retail tabletop game store and café located in Historic Downtown Suffolk. Patrons can expect a welcoming whole family environment with simple foods, retail games, and space to play their favorite games!

Playing games in Will-O-Wisp is free and open to anyone. We will host regular free events for our patrons to get together, engage in the community, and play together. We’re even including a small toddler play area to entertain the youngest members of the family so parents and older siblings can play without little brothers getting in the way.

A range of affordable private and public paint and sip parties for all ages, groups and talents. From girls nights out to birthday parties, work events to date nights.

Surf Lessons and Camps for ages 6 and up.