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Free Weekend Kid Events 12/15-12/16

by Dana Zeliff on December 15, 20122012-12-15
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Keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend.

Local Events:

Saturday

  • 10am-4:30pm Winter Craft Make & Take at Oceanfront Area Library 700 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA
  • 10am-4pm HRNM Kids- Red, White and Blue Holiday at Hampton Roads Naval Museum One Waterside Drive Suite 248 Norfolk, VA
  • 10am-5pm Atlantic Coast S Gaugers Train Exhibit 2012! at Seldon Arcade 201 East Plume Street, Norfolk VA
  • 11am-3pm Meet Santa at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion 524 North Main Street, Suffolk VA
  • 11am-3pm Holiday Make-N-Take & Movie Mayhem at Northampton Branch Library 936 Big Bethel Road Hampton ,VA
  • 12-2pm Visit with Santa at VB Farmer’s Market – corner of Dam Neck Rd and Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach VA
  • 12-4pm Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides! at Hilltop East, Virginia Beach VA
  • 1-3pm “Toyland” Parade at Yorktown Waterfront, Yorktown VA
  • 1-4pm Hanukkah Open House at Moses Myers House 323 E. Freemason Street (Corner of Bank and E. Freemason) Norfolk, VA
  • 2pm- Santa/Holiday Storytime at several different Norfolk Public Library Locations.
  • 4-6pm Holiday On Ice (Free but food donations accepted for Food Bank) at Hampton Roads IcePlex 401 Village Avenue, Yorktown, VA 23693
  • 6-9pm Christmas in the Country at Triple R Ranch 3531 Bunch Walnut Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
  • 6:30-9pm Drive Through Living Nativity at Deep Creek Baptist Church 250 Mill Creek Parkway Chesapeake VA, 23323
Sunday
  • 7am FREE Bird Walks at Newport News Park – Discovery Center, 13560 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23603
  • 2pm Storytime With Mrs. Claus at Lynnhaven Mall, 701 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach, VA 23452
  • 3-5pm Yule Log Celebration at Adam Thoroughgood House 1636 Parish Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455
  • 6-8pm Live Nativity at Stockley Gardens and Raleigh Ave. Norfolk, VA
  • 6:30-9pm Drive Through Living Nativity at Deep Creek Baptist Church 250 Mill Creek Parkway Chesapeake VA, 23323

*All events are FREE unless otherwise noted.

Many thanks to My Active Child for the local events and Coupons are Great for National events!!

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Watch Santa Feed the Reindeer at 11 AM, 6 PM and 9 PM (EST)

by Dana Zeliff on December 11, 20122012-12-11
in Events/Kid Fun

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You have to see this!!!!

Get the kids and family together and watch Santa feed the Reindeer. Santa feeds his reindeer every day at 11 AM, 6 PM and 9 PM EST, November 16th through December 24th.

Thanks Mojo Savings!

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Free Weekend Kid Events 12/8 & 12/9

by Dana Zeliff on December 8, 20122012-12-08
in Events/Kid Fun

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Keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend.

 

Local Events:

Saturday

  • 8am Breakfast with Santa (free but please bring canned good donation) at Monumental United Methodist Church -Fellowship Hall, 450 Dinwiddie Drive, Portsmouth VA
  • 9am-5pm White’s Holiday Gala at White’s Nursery & Garden Center 3133 Old Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323
  • 10am-5pm Atlantic Coast S Gaugers Train Exhibit 2012! at Seldon Arcade 201 East Plume Street, Norfolk VA 23510
  • 12-2pm Bluebird Country Hayrides– weather dependent- at Bluebird Gap Farm 60 Pine Chapel Road Hampton, VA 23666
  • 12-2pm Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market – Santa Visits! corner of Dam Neck Rd and Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach VA
  • 12-3pm Second Saturday Family Day– Chrysler Museum 245 W Olney Rd, Norfolk, Virginia 23510
  • 2-3pm Holiday Crafting at Pretlow Anchor Branch Library 111 W. Ocean View Avenue Norfolk, VA 23503
  • 12-4pm Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides! at Hilltop Shopping Center West, Virginia Beach VA
  • 12-4pm Santa’s Coming to McDonald’s Garden Center locations in Chesapeake, Hampton, & Virginia Beach
  • 12-6pm 15th Annual Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival on High Street, Portsmouth VA
  • 5:30pm Here Comes Santa Parade on High Street, downtown Portsmouth VA
  • 7pm Suffolk Holiday Parade in downtown Suffolk VA
  • 7pm Hampton Holly Days Parade in downtown Hampton VA
Sunday
  • 9am-5pm White’s Holiday Gala at White’s Nursery & Garden Center 3133 Old Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323
  • 11am-3pm Meet Santa at Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion 524 North Main Street, Suffolk VA
  • 12-3pm Education Edstravaganza at ODU Recreation & Wellness Center 4700 Powhatan Avenue, Norfolk, VA
  • 12-5pm Deck The Halls at Hunter House Victorian Museum  240 W. Freemason Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510
  • 2-3pm Storytime With Mrs. Claus at Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Make sure to check out our seasonal posts with lots of activities this weekend: Hampton Roads Holiday Parades and Santa Is Coming To Town: Where to Find Santa in Hampton Roads, VA

*All events are FREE unless otherwise noted.

Many thanks to My Active Child !!

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Free Weekend Kid Events 12/1 & 12/2

by Dana Zeliff on November 30, 20122012-11-30
in Events/Kid Fun

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Keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend.

National Events:

Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Carholders: Saturday December 1st and Sunday December 2nd
Free Museums On Us days for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders.  You will find free admission at over 100 participating museums, science centers, zoos, and botanical gardens across the United States!

Bass Pro Shops:
Saturday December 1st from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm
Enjoy free 4×6 photo taken with Santa.  Free crafts are available from 12:00 until 5:00 pm.  Free games and activities are available from open to close.

Sunday December 2nd from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Enjoy a free 4×6 photo taken with Santa and free crafts too! Free crafts are available from 12:00 until 5:00 pm.  Free games and activities are available from open to close.

Home Depot: Saturday December 1st 9:00 am until 12:00 pm
Children will create a free photo frame.

Kidtoons Films: Various times throughout the weekend
Watch Barbie The Princess & The Popstar – a family friendly movie with a family friendly price!

Lakeshore Learning:  Saturday December 1st from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Create a free rain or shine mobile.  Be sure to click the link for Lakeshore Learning printable coupons.

Lowes Build and Grow: Saturday December 1st at 10:00 am
Children will make a free Sandman’s plane.  Check the schedule and preregister for the Gingerbread house.

Local Events:

Saturday

9am-12pm Home Depot Kids Workshop (Picture Frame) at all participating Home Depot locations.
10am Waiting for Winter Puppet Show at Princess Anne Library 1444 Nimmo Parkway Virginia Beach, VA 23456
10am-12pm Holiday Ornament Make and Take at Pungo-Blackwater Library 916 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, VA 23457
10am-12pm Fly Fishing at Northwest River Park 1733 Indian Creek Road Chesapeake, VA 23322
10am Lowe’s Build & Grow Workshop (Sandman’s Plane) at all participating Lowe’s locations
10am-5pm Pfac Free Weekend (Kids activities from 1-4pm Saturday only- Activities free to Pfac members, children 3 and under, $2 fee ages 4 up) Peninsula Fine Arts Center 101 Museum Drive, Mariners’ Museum Park Newport News, VA
10am-6pm Christmas Palooza at Chesapeake Square Mall 4200 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake VA
10am-8:30pm Train Show at Avalon Church of Christ (FREE) 844 Woodstock Rd, Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA 23464
10:30am Splendiferous Crafts at Larchmont Branch Library 6525 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23508
11am-1pm Cookies & Crafts with Santa at Pembroke Mall 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23462
1pm Cookies with Santa at Gallery at York Hall 301 Main Street, Yorktown VA

Sunday
1-8:30pm Train Show at Avalon Church of Christ (FREE) 844 Woodstock Rd, Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA 23464
2-5pm Family Fest at Virginia MOCA Virginia MOCA 2200 Parks Ave Virginia Beach, VA 23451
4pm Ocean View Community Tree Lighting & Santa at Ocean View Beach Gazebo, Norfolk VA
Make sure to check out our seasonal posts with lots of activities this weekend: Hampton Roads Holiday Parades and Santa Is Coming To Town: Where to Find Santa in Hampton Roads, VA

*All events are FREE unless otherwise noted.

Many thanks to My Active Child for the local events and Coupons are Great for National events!!

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Free Weekend Kid Events 11/24 & 11/25

by Dana Zeliff on November 23, 20122012-11-23
in Events/Kid Fun

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link.

Keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend.

 

Local Events:

Saturday

  • 10am-12pm Lowe’s Build & Grow Workshop at all participating Lowe’s locations
  • 2pm Celebrate Indian American History Month at Little Creek Library 7853 Tarpon Place Norfolk, VA 23518
  • 2pm Manga/Life Fusion Class– ages 11-17 at Main Library 4207 Victoria Blvd. Hampton, VA 23669
Sunday
  • 2pm Native American Heritage Month Event at MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23452
  • 2:30pm Learn to Play Chess! at Pretlow Library 111 W. Ocean View Avenue Norfolk, VA 23503

*All events are FREE unless otherwise noted.

Many thanks to My Active Child for the local events and Coupons are Great for National events!!

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Free Weekend Kid Events 11/17 & 11/18

by Dana Zeliff on November 17, 20122012-11-17
in Events/Kid Fun

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link.

Keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend.

National Events:

Bass Pro Shops:
Saturday November 17th from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm
Enjoy free 4×6 photo taken with Santa.  Free crafts are available from 12:00 until 5:00 pm

Sunday November 18th from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Enjoy a free 4×6 photo taken with Santa and free crafts too!

Guitar Center: Saturday November 17th from 10:00 am until 11:00 am
Free Mixing and Bouncing in Pro Tools 10 Workshop

Kidtoons Films: Various times throughout the weekend
Watch Welcome to Lazy Town – a family friendly movie with a family friendly price!

Lakeshore Learning:  Saturday November 17th from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Create a free Thanksgiving Turkey Collage.  Be sure to click the link for Lakeshore Learning printable coupons.

Lowes Build and Grow: Saturday November 17th at 10:00 am
Children will create a free North’s Sleigh.  Preregistration is required

Michaels: Saturday November 17th from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm
Yarn Event (photo frame) – with the purchase of a frame

Michaels: Sunday November 18th from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm
Free Thanksgiving Event.  The free craft appears to be a paper pumpkin.

Pottery Barn Kids: Saturday November 17th at 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Doll Tea Party.  $10 donation requested.  Proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Local Events:

Saturday

  • 9:30am 14th Annual Coliseum Central Holiday Parade & Santa at Peninsula Town Center 5100 Kilgore Ave, Hampton, VA 23666
  • 10am “LITTLE HANDS, BIG DIFFERENCE” at Pembroke Mall 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23462
  • 10am Lowe’s Build & Grow Workshop at all participating Lowe’s locations
  • 10am-4pm White’s Poinsettia Tours at White’s Nursery & Garden Center 3133 Old Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323
  • 10am-4:30pm Fall Craft Make & Take at Oceanfront Area Library 700 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach VA
  • 11am Cocoa House Kidz Concert at MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23452
  • 12:30-3:30pm FREE Carriage Rides at Peninsula Town Center 5100 Kilgore Ave, Hampton, VA 23666
  • 1-3pm Kids and Family Premiere Matinee at Park Place Branch Library 620 West 29th Street Norfolk, VA 23508
  • 4-7pm In Support of Children – International Children’s Day at Webb Center, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529
  • 5-9pm Town Center of VB Presents “Light Up the Town” at Town Center of Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach VA
  • 6pm Suffolk Grand Illumination Celebration at Market Park adjacent to Seaboard Station Railroad Museum 326 North Main Street, Suffolk VA
  • 7pm 28th Annual Grand Illumination Parade at Streets of Downtown Norfolk, VA
Sunday
  • 7am FREE Bird Walks at Newport News Park – Discovery Center, 13560 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23603
  • 12-4pm White’s Poinsettia Tours at White’s Nursery & Garden Center 3133 Old Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323
  • 1pm Discovering What Makes You Special at Simon Family JCC 5000 Corporate Woods Drive #100 Virginia Beach, VA 23462

*All events are FREE unless otherwise noted.

Many thanks to My Active Child for the local events and Coupons are Great for National events!!

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Free Weekend Kid Events 11/10 & 11/11

by Dana Zeliff on November 10, 20122012-11-10
in Events/Kid Fun

Disclosure: This post may contain an affiliate link.

Keep your child entertained and learning without breaking the bank.

Hampton Roads locals – make sure to visit the HR Events page for more activities going on this weekend.

National Events:

Bass Pro Shops: Saturday November 10th at 5:00 pm
Santa Arrives!!!  There will be FREE crafts, activities, games & much more

Bass Pro Shops: Sunday November 10th fr0m 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Enjoy free Christmas crafts and get a 4×6 photo taken with Santa.

Guitar Center: Saturday November 10th from 10:00 am until 11:00 am
Free Working with Audio in Pro Tools 10 Workshop

Kidtoons Films: Various times throughout the weekend
Watch Welcome to Lazy Town – a family friendly movie with a family friendly price!

Lakeshore Learning:  Saturday November 10th from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Create a free flying fun airplane craft.  Be sure to click the link for Lakeshore Learning printable coupons.

Michaels: Sunday November 11th from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm
Wilton Demo.  Adults Only

National Parks:  Saturday November 10th and Sunday November 11th
Receive free entrance to any of the almost 400 national parks during this weekend.

Pottery Barn Kids: Saturday November 10th fr0m 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free LEGO Name Plate Building Event.  Ages 4-12.  Quantities are limited.

Local Events:

Saturday

11am-1pm Thanksgiving Crafts at Pembroke Mall 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
11am-3pm VB Farmer’s Market Community Recycle Day at Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market – corner of Dam Neck Rd and Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach VA
12-2pm Bluebird Country Hayrides– weather dependent at Bluebird Gap Farm 60 Pine Chapel Road Hampton, VA 23666
12-3pm Second Saturday Family Day “Hats Off To The Military!” at Chrysler Museum of Art, 245 W Olney Rd, Norfolk, Virginia 23510
2pm Zootime at Barnes & Noble Greenbrier 1212 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320
3-4:30pm Painted Faces: Walking the Red Road in America Today at Janaf Library 124 Janaf Shopping Center Norfolk, VA 23502
5-8pm Santa’s Wonderland Preview Event! at Bass Pro Shop 1972 Power Plant Pkwy Hampton, VA 23666
Sunday
11am-3pm VB Farmer’s Market Community Recycle Day at Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market – corner of Dam Neck Rd and Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach VA
2:30-4:30pm Learn to Play Chess! at Pretlow Library 111 W. Ocean View Avenue Norfolk, VA 23503

*All events are FREE unless otherwise noted.

Many thanks to My Active Child for the local events and Coupons are Great for National events!!

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