Portsmouth: Just For Fun
Children's Museum of Virginia
Description:
Hands On Exhibits, Classes and Events. Birthday Parties and Summer Camps and Homeschool Programs.
Address:
221 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Phone:
(757) 393-5258
First Events Olde Town Portsmouth
Description:
The first weekend of each month in Olde Town Portsmouth. Events and activities include Arts to Antiques Flea Market, free museum admission, exhibit openings and art afternoons, and more.
Hampton Roads Nature Club
Description:
Family Nature Clubs worldwide are dedicated to helping people get time in nature back on the family calendar by providing regular opportunities to engage in hikes, paddles, camping trips and other fun outdoor family activities.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve
Description:
Hiking trails and kayaking. Children's programs as scheduled. Free admission. Birthday Parties available.
Phone:
(757) 686-8684
LeMans Karting
Description:
Karting, Paintball, Inflatables. Birthday parties available.
Phone:
(757) 606-1776
LIGHTSHIP PORTSMOUTH
Description:
This lightship turned museum is fitted out realistically and filled with artifacts, uniforms, photographs, models, and more.
Phone:
(757) 393-8591
PaddleWheel Ferry
Description:
Ride the paddlewheel ferry between North Landing and High Street in Portsmouth and Harbor Park in Downtown Norfolk.
Address:
Downtown Portsmouth and Norfolk, VA
Phone:
(757) 222-6100
Paradise Creek Nature Park
Description:
Outdoor Nature Park in Portsmouth VA along the Elizabeth River! Lots of activities for families.
Phone:
(757) 399-7487
Email:
ssumoski@elizabethriver.org
Pokey Smokey II
Description:
The Pokey Smokey II is a ride-able scale replica of the 1863 C.P. Huntington train. Rides given seasonally according to a set schedule (see website link) for a small fee.
Phone:
(757) 393-8000
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
Description:
This museum covers over 250 years of history surrounding America’s oldest and largest naval shipyard.
Phone:
(757) 393-8591
Portsmouth Public Library
Description:
Library events and programs for the entire family.
Phone:
(757) 393-8501
Railroad Museum of Virginia
Description:
Lear all about the local history of trains. Birthday party options may be available.
Phone:
(757) 335-2284
Towne Bank River Playground
Description:
Located along the Elizabeth River Trail this playground includes Climbing Structures, Slides, Natural Musical Instruments, Shade Structure, Colorful Stump Stools, Wooden Ship, Local Mural Wall depicting a living and working Elizabeth River, and a Little Free Library.
Victory Duckpins Bowling
Description:
Bowling lanes, leagues and fun. Birthday parties available.
Phone:
(757) 487-1614
Virginia Railroad Museum
Description:
Come out to learn about the exhibits and artifacts from the history of railroads and their people.
Phone:
(757) 335-2284
