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The Pigeon Comes To Portsmouth | A Mo Willems Exhibit 

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth

Enter the whimsical world of picture book author and artist Mo Willems. Characters from his beloved, award-winning books – including Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny, and the Elephant & Piggie series – come to life. Children […]

Easter Bunny Photos at Greenbrier Mall (Chesapeake)

Greenbrier Mall 1401 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake

Hop into the joy of Easter at Greenbrier Mall from March 1st - 30th!  Capture the enchantment of the season with our delightful Bunny Photos – the perfect opportunity to create cherished memories with your loved ones. The Easter Bunny […]

Quote-A-Day (Norfolk)

Park Place Branch Library 620 West 29th St., Norfolk

Stop by each day and enjoy a different inspirational quote from amazing female historical figures as we celebrate Women’s History Month. (All Ages)

Women’s History Month Raffle (Norfolk)

Park Place Branch Library 620 West 29th St., Norfolk

Stop by and enter a raffle for a chance to win a unique gift basket from a local woman-owned business, including Wow Just Wow Candle Company, Pure Lagos, Shark City Naturals, & more!

March Madness Tournament of Books (Norfolk)

Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library 2350 Berkley Avenue Ext, Norfolk

It’s finals season! Fill out your brackets and see how your favorite books stack up to the competition. Winner will be chosen at random from winning brackets!

Great American Clean Up (Norfolk)

Pretlow Branch Library 111 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk

Take part in the Great American Clean-up by checking out a Green Bucket kit. Be on the lookout for more events hosted by Keep Norfolk Beautiful.

Ongoing

Spring Break – Awesome Anime at Kidcreate Studio (Newport News)

Kidcreate Studio 12715 Warwick Blvd Suite D, Newport News

Spring Break - Friday Siblings are 20% Off  In this workshop, we’ll explore the exciting world of Anime! Artists will practice drawing as they learn techniques and draw popular characters like Egg Gudetama (Lazy Egg Yolk), Totoro, and more! We’ll […]

Drop-in Baby Rhyme Time Storytime at Great Neck Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Great Neck Area Library 1251 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach

Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, and music. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver.  No registration required.  Please note: Because this class starts before […]

Combined Preschool Storytime at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required.  […]

Just 2s Storytime at Princess Anne Library (Virginia Beach)

Princess Anne Area Library 1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach

Just 2s storytime incorporates writing activities, basic concepts (i.e. colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social emotional learning opportunities focus on the whole child to aid in development of independence and social skills. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required. Because […]

Homeschool Garden Science at Norfolk Botanical Gardens (Norfolk)

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk

Join us for our March Homeschool Garden Science Series! Recommended for children ages 6-11 with caregiver participation. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.   SERIES SCHEDULE: 3/5 Into the Hundred Acre Wood 3/12 Tropical […]

$12 – $20

Fine Arts Club: Pre-K Prep! at Music in Motion Dance Studio (Virginia Beach)

Music In Motion Dance Studio 629 N Lynnhaven Rd, Virginia Beach

They grow up so fast! Allow your child to experience our Fine Arts Club program. In this interactive program, students will practice dance, yoga, fitness, music, art and drama through activity-based learning as they experience five daily activities.  A new […]

$35
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Homeschool Program: It’s a Bird – It’s a Plane – No, It’s The Wright Brothers! (Virginia Beach)

Military Aviation Museum 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach

From the Wright Brothers to Glenn H. Curtiss, students will explore the history of how these two aviation pioneers developed their flying machines through years of drawing, fabricating, testing and re-testing their various aircrafts. Hands-on STEM activities include designing and […]

Just 2s Storytime at Main Street Library (Newport News)

Main Street Library 110 Main Street, Newport News

We combine components of early literacy--reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing--in this highly interactive storytime. We use engaging books, songs, and activities to help develop the skills needed for school readiness. For children aged 2, with a parent or caregiver.Registration […]

Combined Preschool Storytime at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach)

Kempsville Area Library 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read!  This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required. 

Toddler Time @ Larchmont (Norfolk)

Larchmont Branch Library 6525 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk

Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Ages 2–3) The Toddler Time program is the same on Monday and Tuesday. To allow more toddlers and caregivers to attend Toddler Time, please limit your attendance to one […]

Preschool Storytime at Main Street Library (Newport News)

Main Street Library 110 Main Street, Newport News

Early literacy skills, such as vocabulary and understanding the narrative, are reinforced as children enjoy this interactive storytime for school preparedness. Parents and caregivers are welcome to come in and observe, as we encourage children to attend and participate independently. […]

Drop-In Combined Preschool Storytime – Windsor Woods (Virginia Beach)

Windsor Woods Area Library 3612 South Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach

Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not required.

Celebrating Arab Heritage at Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

Joint-Use Library 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach

Come celebrate Arab Heritage with us! We will be reading "A Kid's Guide to Arab American History" by Yvonne Wakim Dennis and learning about the art technique of mosaics. We will be creating our own mosaic pieces of art!  Ages […]

Homeschool Hub: Performing Arts Open House and Playwriting [IN-PERSON] (Suffolk)

Morgan Memorial Library 443 W. Washington Street, Suffolk

Homeschool Hub is a place to connect with other homeschoolers and enrich your curriculum. This season we will be focusing on the Performing Arts! For grades K-12. No registration is required for regular Homeschool Hub sessions held in the library. Due […]

Homeschool Garden Science at Norfolk Botanical Gardens (Norfolk)

Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk

Join us for our March Homeschool Garden Science Series! Recommended for children ages 6-11 with caregiver participation. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.   SERIES SCHEDULE: 3/5 Into the Hundred Acre Wood 3/12 Tropical […]

$12 – $20

Build Bash @ Pretlow (Norfolk)

Pretlow Branch Library 111 West Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk

Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more!  (Elementary School Age and Tweens, Ages 5-12)  Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except […]

Junior Makers: Spring Crafts at Pearl Bailey Library (Newport News)

Pearl Bailey Library 2510 Wickham Ave, Newport News

Celebrate the first day of spring with us at Junior Makers. Kids 5-11 are invited to enjoy spring themed crafts and activities, such as decorating wind chimes! No registration required, attendance will be based on first come, first served basis.

Tween Hour: Coding Robots at Joint-Use Library (Virginia Beach)

Joint-Use Library 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach

Calling all tweens! Here's your chance to meet other tweens, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities. This month's activity will explore coding with robots. Grades 4-7. Registration is required.

Pokémon Club at Bayside Library (Virginia Beach)

Bayside & Special Services Library 936 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach

Bring your Pokémon cards and games to trade, battle, and more with other local players. Hang out, chat with other fans, and make a craft. This session we will be making a booklet of our adventures as a Pokemon Trainer! […]

Kids Aerial Class (Virginia Beach)

Virginia Beach Aerial Arts Collective (VBAAC) 1724 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach

Absolute Beginners welcome in this class. We'll make use of aerial sling, silk and sometimes lyra. Aerial arts is a fun mix of gymnastics and dance, kids learn body awareness, strength and have fun doing it! Ages 8 and up! […]

$35

Girls Who Code @ Slover (Norfolk)

Slover Library 235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk

Join a nationwide program for 6-12th grade GIRLS working together to change the world. Work as a sisterhood to build a website, mobile app or program a robot that will help solve a problem relevant to their community. Visit https://www.sloverlibrary.com/girls-who-code, to […]

Cena con Cuentos at the Stryker Center (Williamsburg)

Stryker Center 412 N Boundary St, Williamsburg

Cena con Cuentos es un programa de lectura en español para familias hispanohablantes con niños de 0 a 10 años de edad. Se ofrece dos veces por mes: el primer martes (menos en enero) en Grove Christian Outreach Center (8800 […]

Free

USABMX Orientation + FREE Practice at Gosnold Hope Park (Hampton)

Gosnold Hope Park 901 E. Little Back River Road, Hampton

Are you interested BMX racing?! This is a sport for all ages, with weekly races and competitors your age and skill level! If you’re new and want to learn more, come to our BMX Orientation night and stick around for […]

Little Date Night At Kemps River Cinema Cafe (Virginia Beach)

Cinema Cafe Kemps River 1220 Fordham Drive, Virginia Beach

Join us for a special screening of Kung Fu Panda 4, featuring an (optional*) Ice Cream Social following the movie, a chance to support a cause near and dear to Cinema Cafe's heart - Variety, the Children's Charity, and more! […]

Sing for Joy! (Portsmouth)

IC Norcom High School Portsmouth

Join us for this beautiful FREE concert featuring: -- Virginia Children’s Chorus Choristers -- Portsmouth Public Schools All-City Grades 4-8 Chorus -- Choirs from Churchland, I.C. Norcom & Manor High Schools   Sponsored by the Portsmouth Museum & Fine Arts […]

Free

Tuesday Night Family Skate at Peninsula Family Skating Center (Newport News)

Peninsula Family Skating Center 307 Main Street, Newport News

Tuesday Night Family Skate $7.50 7-9pm Non-refundable and non-transferrable fee includes admission for one guest Rental skates sold separately at the door General Skate Floor Speed / Intensity: Medium-High Music Sound Level: Medium-High Strobe Lights: Yes Watch a video preview

Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Tour at Sandler Center (Virginia Beach)

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts 201 Market St, Virginia Beach

On the heels of the successful “Postcards From Ireland,” Celtic Woman will carry on its legacy of uplifting performances packed with breath-taking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity. The Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Tour will be delighting audiences with its fresh blend […]

$152