A free program for kids focusing on art exhibits and related stories, from Virginia MOCA! more >

HRSD is offering two hands-on opportunities for students to explore water resources and be engineers safely at home. Students can choose to participate in one or both challenges! more >

An upcoming special event at Mekos Indoor Skate Park in Hampton - a Special Ability Morning. more >

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is excited to offer an opportunity for middle and high school students to learn about the diversity of marine science careers. more >

Sky Zone is hosting a Frozen-themed toddler event on February 27th with very special guests. more >

Coming up at Blue Pete's in Virginia Beach - A Free Family Fun Day! more >

The Norfolk Botanical Garden is jumping into Membership swaps! Here are the swaps currently on their calendar. more >

Lowe's FREE Kids' Workshops are back! more >

Family Nature Walks, Wetlands Exploration and more! Find out what is on the schedule this season at Paradise Creek Nature Park! more >

iFly Virginia Beach is hosting an "All Abilities Night" specifically for families and individuals with special needs! more >

If your active child loves DINOSAURS you won't want to miss this event! Head over to the Virginia Living Museum for a dinosaur parade, photo ops and more! more >

Kids can try Hockey for FREE at participating locations in Hampton Roads! more >

One of the loveliest spots in Hampton Roads has a special admission rate for 2021: FREE! more >

Attendees will drive through an interactive tour of various trucks, racecars, heavy equipment and other massive mobile machines that will delight the young and the young at heart! more >

The 11th Annual Insights into Autism Conference is happening this week and it is available online! The topic is "Social Distancing and Sheltering in Place: The Impact on Families Navigating Autism". more >

The Winter Wildlife Festival is an annual event held each January in Virginia Beach, check out the upcoming schedule! more >

Going on this week from North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the Raleigh Astronomy Club, and NASA! Check out the virtual Astronomy Days through January 31, 2021. more >

These free basketball clinics in Chesapeake are back (for boys and girls ages 12+), courtesy of 757 Majors Basketball! more >

These are normally FREE, hands-on workshops for children ages 5-12. They take place at all Home Depot Stores. During COVID-19 the kits are available for pickup in-store or by delivery. more >

Be aware, this program may cause your family to fall in love with a shelter pet! This in-shelter reading program is open to kids ages 6-13. more >

Regularly scheduled themed markets start as usual in April, but this year there will also be Winter Markets. more >

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is gearing up for their 10th Annual Brick-By-Brick FREE LEGO Shipbuilding Event - Virtual this year! more >

Meet A Naturalist Series presents Whales of Virginia. more >

A FREE Virtual STEM workshop series for middle school girls! There is a great lineup of topics covering Science & Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and more more >

The family-friendly open mic night held on the second Tuesday of each month is going online during the COVID-19 shutdown! more >

The Annual Lollipop Concert from Symphonicity is coming up this weekend and this year it is streaming online! more >

The Virginia Aquarium ​​will open early exclusively for individuals and families wanting a quieter Aquarium experience with soft lighting, limited sounds, and other modifications. more >

Start 2021 off with some outdoor fun in the local Virginia State Parks! First Landing and False Cape will hold their annual First Day events on January 1, 2021. more >

Busch Gardens has announced its Christmas Event for 2020 and tickets are NOW AVAILABLE!! Introducing Busch Gardens Christmas Celebration! more >

Bring your family, community group, or organization to a stage play with a tale that builds character, entertains and educates - presented virtually this year! more >

More special events to keep everyone busy over Winter Break! more >

A fun activity for your crafty kids! Hampton Roads kids ages 3-12 can enter to win a special prize (and bragging rights!) in the Hampton Roads Face Mask Design Showcase! more >

The Norfolk Greek Festival has a delicious solution for 2020 - they are offering a Drive-Thru Express! more >

A wonderful resource for the Hampton Roads community. Registration is required for the Christmas Drive-thru. more >

A great community event this weekend in Newport News! more >

This local bake-off is a great way to get the whole family involved in creative desserts at home this holiday season! Plus, kids ages 6-16 have their own category! more >

A fun way to spend the day on a pirate quest AND to help out the FoodBank during these unprecedented times. There are protocols in place for safety and social distancing during this activity. more >

A virtual art series for preschoolers from the Peninsula Fine Arts Center! more >

Families to Families invites families with deaf or hard of hearing children to a Drive-By Signing Santa! more >

Don't miss these family-friendly movies on the BIG screen at Anderson's in November! more >

Parents! Understanding asthma, allergies, common cold, flu, strep, and COVID-19 symptoms in children. more >

Do your family traditions include spending some time with the Griswolds? Don't miss this online event! more >

The Pirates Are Coming.... to the weekend Pirate Invasion in Yorktown! Grab your pirate hat and gear and head down to Riverwalk Landing for lots of pirate fun. more >

Another chance to experience a taste of Greece in Hampton Roads - the Newport News Greek Festival! more >

Coming up this Thanksgiving, a free pick-up (or delivery) of a community meal from Buffalow Family & Friends. more >

A digital interview series and pop-up community for, and in support of, military families during Military Family Month. more >

Coming up ONLINE from Virginia Beach Parks & Rec - A Super Smash Brothers Ultimate (Tournament) more >

Calling all space fans! There is a great, FREE exhibit - Galactic Gathering - coming to Virginia Beach Town Center for a limited time. Social Distancing and CDC guidelines will be followed. more >

If you are in the Chesapeake school district and looking for ideas on how to best handle parenting during the pandemic, this event is for you! more >

Need an excuse to get out of the house? Check out this local scavenger hunt, coming up in Virginia Beach! more >

This week! Don't miss the information being provided through the Youth Mental Health Awareness Forum (available online). more >

Come and enjoy a day outside at Chesapeake City Park. We invite our participants to wear their favorite superhero or villain costume, and we will choose the best costume on and off the course. more >

There WILL be Drive-Thru opportunities for Garden of Lights at the Garden from November 13, 2020 - January 2, 2021. more >

Holiday Lights! This year you can join in a drive-thru preview of Celebration In Lights to benefit the Center for Child & Family Services program and services. more >

A new OUTDOOR event that celebrates the great local museums in Hampton Roads! more >

Parents! Learn strategies to help your family cope with stress, stay healthy, and be positive during these challenging times. more >

A Live Family Theater Event (taking place outside), coming up in Norfolk! more >

Another Outdoor and Contact-Free Event from Hurrah Players this Fall - Seize the Day Cabaret! more >

Kid-friendly rides, family activities and trick-or-treating will be offered around the park for kids to celebrate the fall season. more >

Guided by art therapists, community members will engage in expressive art projects to help with the healing process. No prior art experience is required. more >