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Archive for October, 2015

  1. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Dragon Makes New Friends

    Drake just wants to play with all the other kids, but he has a bit of a problem: Drake is a dragon. How can he show them that he’d be a good friend? Or maybe he’s just too scared to try. Poor Drake. Find out what happens to him in this fun story told in rhyme, accompanied by beautiful illustrations.

    October 31, 2015
  2. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Kat McGee and the Halloween Costume Caper

    She may feel like a loser the rest of the year, but come the season of trick-or-treating, costume contests, hay mazes, and haunted houses, Kat reigns supreme. No one in Totsville, Maine can bob a better apple or carve a more perfect pumpkin.

    October 30, 2015
  3. Save on Hunt Club Farm from VBHotDeals!

    Family 4-Pack – Includes Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides & More for just $26!

    October 29, 2015
  4. Save On Disney Pixar’s Inside Out Collection

    If your family loved Disney Pixar’s Inside Out make sure to check out this sale!

    October 29, 2015
  5. Giveaway Winner! Win Family Admission to "The Goonies" at Hermitage Museum & Gardens

    This Friday the Hermitage Museum and Gardens continues their October Friday Night Frights movie series with the family-friendly movie "The Goonies" and we have a FREE Family 4 Pack of admission for one lucky family!

    October 29, 2015
  6. Ebook Download: Yoga For Kids – On and Beyond the Mat

    This book contains activities, discussion guides, and downloads that will help you to work with your child in learning the basics of yoga.

    October 28, 2015
  7. Bedtime Story Suggestion: A Ghost Went Trick-or-Treating

    One Halloween night a ghost went trick or treating, but that can’t possibly be a ghost, right?

    October 28, 2015
  8. Upcoming Holiday Events at Color Me Mine

    Color Me Mine offers all sorts of activities, events (and gift ideas!) around the holidays, here are some of their upcoming special events… make sure to register to save your spot!

    October 27, 2015
  9. Sensory Playground Opening at Peninsula Town Center

    On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 10am the NEW Sensory Friendly playground in Mary’s Park will open at Peninsula Town Center in Hampton!

    October 27, 2015
  10. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Professor Kompressor out of this world

    Professor Kompressor is an inventor. He is excellent at inventing and, even though his ideas don’t always work out as intended, you can’t keep an excellent inventor down.

    October 26, 2015
  11. Disney on Sale

    Check out the selection of Disney on zulily today!

    October 26, 2015
  12. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Spencer The Spider Trick-or-Treats

    Spencer the Spider is getting ready for Halloween. What costume should he wear? Little ones will giggle while they help Spencer explore all of his silly dress up options while learning that its fun to dress up but its also good to be yourself.

    October 25, 2015
  13. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Halloween Comic Fest 2014 – Scooby-Doo Team Up #1 featuring Batman

    Just in time for Halloween, fans of all ages can get this FREE special edition of the first issue of the fan-favorite, all-ages series that features teams-up with the Scooby-Doo gang and the greatest heroes of the DC Comics Universe!

    October 24, 2015
  14. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Nobody Can Take My Happy Away

    A book with a positive message about bullying written for kids (and adults too) by a kid!

    October 23, 2015
  15. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Halloween Night

    Throughout the story, in the midst of Halloween, the wicked witch wants to turn all the inhabitants of the town into the pumpkins, but Peter and Honey explain the necessity and importance of the friendship and save everyone.

    October 22, 2015
  16. Battle of Hampton – Land & Sea Reenactment

    Come out to mark the first reenactment of the Battle of Hampton this weekend! The battle took place in Hampton on October 26-27, 1775.

    October 22, 2015
  17. Bedtime Story Suggestion: The Scare (A Halloween Story)

    Simon loves everything about Halloween: the candy, the costumes… but what he loves most is scaring others.

    October 21, 2015
  18. Family Fitness with Fido: A Family Event at Norfolk Botanical Garden

    Have you always wanted to include your family dog in your walk through Norfolk Botanical Garden? This is your opportunity! Norfolk Botanical Garden and the Norfolk SPCA are celebrating fitness with families and their dogs!

    October 21, 2015
  19. Free Halloween Event at Target!

    Gotta love Target! In addition to savings on everything Halloween and otherwise they also have a Halloween Spooktacular event planned!

    October 20, 2015
  20. Norfolk Public Schools FREE Pre-K Program

    Parents living in Norfolk! If you are interested in enrolling your four-year-olds in NPS’s free, full-day Pre-K program here is the information!

    October 19, 2015
  21. Guest Post: Dear New Mother….

    Write this on your heart, on your mirror, or tuck it away for when you need it most….

    October 19, 2015
  22. Save On Local Bowling!

    Several local bowling locations have discounts right now as we head for cooler weather, here is our list!

    October 18, 2015
  23. Bedtime Story Suggestion: Charlie and the Creature

    "They weren’t used to outsiders in town. No one ever did much coming or going." What happens when a travel-loving creature enters a small-town diner? Will he frighten the townsfolk or inspire them to seek out adventures of their own?

    October 16, 2015
  24. Kids in Costume FREE at Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum!

    Our partners at Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum are letting all kids (12 and under) in costume enjoy admission for FREE!

    October 16, 2015
  25. Horse Lovers – Save On Riding Gear & Horse Apparel!

    If your Active Child loves horses, or loves to ride make sure to check out this sale today on zulily! Lots of horse themed apparel and riding gear up to 60% off.

    October 16, 2015