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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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Free Weekend Kid Events 11/03 & 11/04

by Dana Zeliff on November 2, 20122012-11-02
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:

Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Carholders: Saturday November 3rd and Sunday November 4th
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!

Guitar Center: Saturday October 6th from 10:00 am until 11:00 am
Free Introduction to Pro Tools 10 Workshop

Home Depot: Saturday November 3rd 9:00 am until 12:00 pm
Children will create a free turkey napkin holder.

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 3rd from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Create a free Colors of Fall wreath.  Be sure to click the link for Lakeshore Learning printable coupons.

Michaels: Friday November 2nd from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Passport to Imagination – Stocking Event.  Free! Ages 3+

Michaels: Sunday November 4th from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm
Passport to Imagination – Advent Calendar Event.  Free! Ages 3+

Local Events:

Saturday

9am-12pm Home Depot Kids Workshop at all participating locations (Turkey Napkin Holder Craft)
10am-4pm Teen Driving Skills CARnival at Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
10am-5pm Portsmouth’s First People at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum 2 High Street on the Portsmouth VA Waterfront
10am-5pm Pfac Free Weekend (Kids activities from 1-4pm Saturday only- FREE for members, $2 fee ages 4 up) at Pfac 101 Museum Drive, Mariners’ Museum Park Newport News, VA
11am-3pm Yates Elementary Fall Carnival 73 Maxwell Lane, Newport New, Newport News VA
11:30am Try Hockey For FREE Day at Chilled Ponds Ice & Turf Sports Complex 1416 Stephanie Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
2-4pm The Sandler Center Turns Five: A Birthday Celebration and Open House at Sandler Center 201 Market Street Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
6:30pm VA Opera: FREE Open Rehearsal of Die Fledermaus at Harrison Opera House: 160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, Va, 23510
Sunday
7am FREE Bird Walks at Newport News Park – Discovery Center, 13560 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23603
1pm A Hanukkah Adventure at Simon Family JCC 5000 Corporate Woods Drive #100  Virginia Beach, VA 23462
2:30pm Learn to Play Chess! at Pretlow Library 111 W. Ocean View Avenue Norfolk, VA 23503
4pm Virginia Children’s Chorus Concert at The Episcopal Church of the Advent 9629 Norfolk Ave. Norfolk 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 10/27-10/28

by Dana Zeliff on October 26, 20122012-10-26
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.

***Events may be dependent on weather depending on Sandy’s path.  You may want to consider calling ahead to confirm events are still taking place***

National Events:

Bass Pro Shops: 
Friday October 26th:
From 6:00 to 7:00 pm there is a Costume Parade and from 5:00 to 8:00 you can get a FREE 4×6 photo, complete coloring sheets, and go trick-or treating.
Saturday October 27th:
From Noon until 5:00 there is a free 4X6 Photo opportunity, coloring sheet, and trick-or-treating.  From 1:00 to 3:00 Grab an Apple.  From 1:00 to 4:00 Free Popsicle Stick Jack O Lantern Craft
Sunday October 28th:
From Noon until 5:00 there is a free 4X6 Photo opportunity, coloring sheets, and trick-or-treating.  From 1:00 to 3:00 Scavenger Hunt  From 1:00 to 4:00 Free Wooden Mask Craft

Build-A-Bear: Friday October 26th to Sunday October 28th
Kooky Spooky Bear Bash – Come dressed in costume with your furry friend and receive free Fruit Roll-Ups, a free virtual gift on Bearville, and more Halloween Fun.

Disney Store: Saturday October 27 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Wreck-it-Ralph Game Jump Adventure activities.

Guitar Center: Saturday October 27th 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 Chuggington – a family friendly movie with a family friendly price!

Lakeshore Learning:  Saturday October 27th from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Create a free scarecrow mask.  

Lowes Build and Grow: Saturday October 27th at 10:00 am
Children will create a free Creepy Keeper.  Preregistration is required

Michaels: Saturday October 27th from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm
Duck Tape Pail or Tote event with the purchase of a pail or tote.  Face Painting.  Halloween Parade

Toys R Us: Saturday October 27th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Receive a free Exclusive Monster City Mini Pack! Plus, help build a LEGO Monster City.  Event is intended for children ages 5 and up.  While supplies last.

Local Events:

Saturday

  • 8am-8pm S. Norfolk Jordan Bridge Bash & River Run at South Norfolk Jordan Bridge 103 Poindexter Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324
  • 10am-12pm Lowe’s Build & Grow Workshop at participating Lowe’s locations
  • 10am-8pm Bootacular Fair! ($1 parking) at 1201 Bird Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
  • 10:30am Pumpkin Palooza at North Suffolk Library 2000 Bennett’s Creek Park Road Suffolk, VA 23435
  • 11am- Halloween Storytime at Barnes & Noble Stores – all local stores are participating
  • 11am-1pm Halloween Crafts at Pembroke Mall 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
  • 11am- 1pm VA Opera: Hansel and Gretel FREE Performance at Virginia MOCA 2200 Parks Ave Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  • 11am- 2pm Fort Fun Play Day at Huntington Park Riverpark Road Newport News, Virginia 23607
  • 11am-3pm Fall Fun Fest at Resurrection Ev. Lutheran Church 916 Centerville Turnpike North, Chesapeake, VA, 23320
  • 11am-10pm Newport News Greek Festival at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 60 Traverse Rd. Newport News, VA
  • 12-2pm LEGO Bricktober at all participating Toys “R” Us Stores
  • 12-3pm Halloween Trick or Treat at Landstown Commons– corner of Dam Neck Rd/Princess Anne, Virginia Beach VA
  • 12-3pm Monster Mash Dance Party at Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
  • 12-4pm Apple Fest at Whole Foods Market Virginia Beach 1800 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
  • 12-5pm FREE Halloween Events at Bass Pro Shop 1972 Power Plant Pkwy Hampton, VA 23666
  • 12-10pm Town Center of VB Presents “Town & Treat” at Fountain Plaza- Town Center of Virginia Beach
  • 1-4pm Poochapalooza Howl’Oween at Ridgeway Bark Park, 85 E. Mercury Blvd Hampton VA
  • 1-6pm Military Families- FREE Halloween Movies at JEBLCFS Gator Theater Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach VA
  • 3-5pm Fairfield Days Halloween at Fairfield Shopping Center Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464
  • 3-8pm VB Farmer’s Market Trick-a-Trunk Pumpkin Patch Party at Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market – corner of Dam Neck Rd and Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach VA
  • 6-8pm Annual Safe Trick or Treat at High Street corridor between Effingham Street and Water Street, Portsmouth VA
Sunday
  • 10am-8pm Bootacular Fair! ($1 parking) at 1201 Bird Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA
  • 12-5pm FREE Halloween Events at Bass Pro Shop 1972 Power Plant Pkwy Hampton, VA 23666
  • 4-6pm A Ghostly Family Evening: Phantom of the Organ at St. John’s Episcopal Church 100 West Queens Way, Hampton, VA 23669
  • 7pm Halloween Lantern Tour (not for kids under 8) at The Casemate Museum, 20 Bernard Rd, Fort Monroe 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 10/20 & 10/21

by Dana Zeliff on October 19, 20122012-10-19
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: 
Friday October 19th:
From 6:00 to 7:00 pm there is a Costume Parade and from 5:00 to 8:00 you can get a FREE 4×6 photo, complete coloring sheets, and go trick-or treating.
Saturday October 20:
From Noon until 5:00 there will be free 4X6 Photo opps, coloring sheets.  From 1:00 to 3:00 Grab an Apple.  From 1:00 to 4:00 Free Craft
Sunday October 21st:
From Noon until 5:00 there will be free 4X6 Photo opps, coloring sheets.  From 1:00 to 3:00 Scavenger Hunt  From 1:00 to 4:00 Free Craft

Disney Store: Friday October 20 at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, and 12:30 pm
Join a special sneak peek of the all new “Where’s My Water” web series with activities, puzzles, and more!  You will also receive a Where’s My Water sticker sheet.

Guitar Center: Saturday October 20th from 10:00 am until 11:00 am
Free Working with Working with Midi in Pro Tools 10 Workshop

Joanns Fabric and Craft: Saturday October 20th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm
Free all-store Make It-Take – Create a Tinker Bell & Periwinkle fairy.  

Kidtoons Films: Various times throughout the weekend
Watch Chuggington – a family friendly movie with a family friendly price!

Lakeshore Learning:  Saturday October 20th from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Create a free dancing spider.  Be sure to click the link for Lakeshore Learning printable coupons.

Michaels: Saturday October 20th from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
Halloween T-Shirt Event with the purchase of a frame.

Pottery Barn Kids: Saturday October 20th at 10:00 am
Captain America Character Appearances at select stores.  Call your store to see if they are participating in this event.

Pottery Barn Kids: Sunday October 21st at 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm
Super Hero Cape Craft Workshop.  $10.  Preregistration is required.  

Toys R Us: Saturday October 20th at 12:00 pm
LEGO Creationary Challenge – Show off your building skills and race against the clock with LEGO Creationary!  Giveaways available while supplies last.

Local Events:

Saturday
  • 9am-4pm 10th Annual Virginia Fall Classic at Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News VA
  • 9am-5pm Sk8r Bash at Mt Trashmore Park 310 Edwin Drive Virginia Beach, VA
  • 9am-6pm Driver Days Fall Festival at Driver Village King’s Highway, Suffolk VA
  • 10am-5pm Free Hayrides and the Haunted House at White’s Nursery & Garden Center 3133 Old Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323
  • 10am-5pm Stockley Gardens Arts Festival at Stockley Gardens Park (in Ghent), Norfolk, VA
  • 10am-5pm Norfolk Mini Maker Faire at Norfolk Scope Arena 201 E. Brambleton Avenue Norfolk, VA 23510
  • 11am-2pm Make It-Take It: Tinkerbell at all participating Jo-Ann Fabrics Locations
  • 11am-3pm The Klumsy Moose Children’s Boutique Halloween Festival at 1400 Kempsville Road #123, Chesapeake, VA 23320
  • 11am-4pm St Mary’s Home Fall Festival at St. Mary’s Home 6171 Kempsville Circle Norfolk, VA 23502
  • 11am-4pm The 2012 Military Family Festival (Free for Military) at Virginia Beach Convention Center Hall D 1000 19th Street Virginia Beach, VA
  • 11am-6pm Military Event- Fort Eustis Fall Festival at Fort Eustis Newport News, VA 23604
  • 12-2pm Take the LEGO Creationary Challenge at All participating Toys “R” Us Stores
  • 12-4pm 4th Annual Autumn Fest at Chesapeake Arboretum 624 Oak Grove Rd., Chesapeake VA
  • 12-5pm FREE Halloween Events at Bass Pro Shop 1972 Power Plant Pkwy Hampton, VA 23666
  • 2-4pm Fall Fest at Van Wyck Library 1368 DeBree Avenue Norfolk, VA 23517
  • 2-6pm First Landing Fall Festival at First Landing State Park 2500 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23451
  • 4-6pm Annual Harvest Party and Chili Cook-off at Berachah Church 1457 Todds Lane, Hampton, VA 23666
  • 6-8pm Family Movie Night “The Lorax” at the Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion 524 North Main Street, Suffolk VA
Sunday

  • 9am-4pm 10th Annual Virginia Fall Classic at Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News VA
  • 11am-5pm Driver Days Fall Festival at Driver Village King’s Highway, Suffolk VA
  • 12-5pm Free Hayrides and the Haunted House at White’s Nursery & Garden Center 3133 Old Mill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323
  • 12-5pm FREE Halloween Events at Bass Pro Shop 1972 Power Plant Pkwy Hampton, VA 23666
  • 12-5pm Stockley Gardens Arts Festival at Stockley Gardens Park (in Ghent), Norfolk, 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 10/06 & 10/07

by Dana Zeliff on October 5, 20122012-10-05
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:

Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Carholders: Saturday October 6th and Sunday October 7th
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!

Disney Store: Friday October 5 at 5:30 and 6:30 pm and Saturday October 6 from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm and 5:30 and 6:30 pm
Calling All Characters: Halloween Dress rehearsale and event.  Come dressed as your favorite character and join the games and parade.
*Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event limited per session based on store capacity. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. Call store for more information.

Guitar Center: Saturday October 6th from 10:00 am until 11:00 am
Free Introduction to Pro Tools 10 Workshop

Home Depot: Saturday October 6th 9:00 am until 12:00 pm
Children will create a free fire truck

Kidtoons Films: Various times throughout the weekend
Watch Chuggington – a family friendly movie with a family friendly price!

Lakeshore Learning:  Saturday October 6th from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Create a free take note doodle pad.  Be sure to click the link for Lakeshore Learning printable coupons.

Lowes Build and Grow: Saturday October 6th at 10:00 am
Children will create a free Ghoul Bus.  Preregistration is required

Pottery Barn Kids: Saturday October 6th at 10:00 am
Celebrate Star Wars Read Day.  Trivia and giveaways.  Can come dressed in costume as well.

Local Events:

Saturday

8:30am- 1pm- FREE Fishing Clinic (registration required) at Munden Point Park 2001 Pefley Ln Virginia Beach, VA 23457
9am-12pm Home Depot Kids Workshop (Firetruck) at All Home Depot Locations
10am-5pm 2012 Ocean Park Fall Festival and Art Show 3829 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach VA
10am-5pm 39th Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife ($10 parking fee) at Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23603
10am-5pm Dig Into History at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum  2 High Street on the Portsmouth VA Waterfront
10am-5pm Pfac Free Weekend (Kids activities from 1-4pm, $2 non-members ages 4+, free for members and under 4) at Peninsula Fine Arts Center 101 Museum Drive, Mariners’ Museum Park Newport News, VA
10am-7pm Youth Challenge Drug Prevention Music Festival at Peninsula Town Center 5100 Kilgore Ave, Hampton, VA 23666
10am-8pm North American Sandsculpting Championship ($3 adults, kids under 12 are FREE) at 4th-10th Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach VA
10am-11pm 35th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest ($10 parking fee) at Suffolk Executive Airport 1200 Gene Bolton Drive, Suffolk VA
10:30am-1pm Dress Rehearsal Event at the Disney Store Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach, VA 23452
12-3pm Military Families- World Wide Day of Play Event at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach VA
12-4pm 5-Alarm Festival and Chili Cook-off at Carousel Park, Downtown Hampton
2-4pm Harvest Festival at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library 111 W. Ocean View Avenue Norfolk, VA 23503
5:30-9pm South Norfolk’s 5th Annual National Night Out at Lakeside Park 1441 Bainbridge Blvd Chesapeake, VA
Sunday
10am-5pm 39th Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife ($10 parking fee) at Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23603
10am-7pm 35th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest ($10 parking fee) at Suffolk Executive Airport 1200 Gene Bolton Drive, Suffolk VA
10am-8pm North American Sandsculpting Championship ($3 adults, kids under 12 are FREE) at 4th-10th Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach VA
10:30am-5pm Annual Bark in the Park Dog Walk & Fun Fest at Chesapeake City Park 900 Greenbrier Rd Chesapeake, VA 23320
1-4pm Autumn Colors – Leaves of Diversity Festival at Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market 3640 Dam Neck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23453
4-6pm Gathering Fall Festival at Mount Trashmore Park 310 Edwin Drive Virginia Beach, 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 09/29 & 09/30

by Dana Zeliff on September 28, 20122012-09-28
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:

Disney Store: Saturday September 29 at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, and 12:30 pm
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! All princesses and princes are invited to an enchanted celebration of crafts and imagination. The craft is Cinderella themed.
*Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event limited per session based on store capacity. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. Call store for more information.

Guitar Center: Saturday September 29 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am
Free Introduction to Pro Tools 10 Workshop

Kidtoons Films: Various times throughout the weekend
Watch The Gruffalo’s Child – a family friendly movie with a family friendly price!

Lakeshore Learning: Saturday September 29 from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Create a free cornhusk door hanger craft.
Join the Read for the Record Event from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. Children will make a headband.

Lowes Build and Grow: No events this weekend
There are no events this weekend but preregister for upcoming events. The Lowest closest to me is always full.

Pottery Barn Kids: Saturday September 29 at 3:00 pm
Halloween Fashion Show. Have your child come dressed in a costume and join in the costume parade at the end of the event. Let’s just say Pottery Barn Kids is getting a one month jump start on Halloween!

Smithsonian Museum Day: Saturday September 29
Get two FREE entrance tickets to hundreds of museums located across the country. A ticket admits entry into only one of the participating museums, excluding parking and special events and exhibits.

Local Events:

Saturday

10am Suffolk Peanut Fest Parade in Downtown Suffolk, VA
10am-4pm Hampton Roads Sustainable Living Expo at Virginia Beach Convention Center Virginia Beach, VA 23451
10am-11pm Boardwalk Weekend at 2nd-36th Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach VA
10am-4pm Alpaca Open House at Endless Alpacas! Endless Farms Alpacas 483 Red Oak Dr, Elberon, Virginia 23846
11:30am Neptune’s Grand Parade 16th – 32nd Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
12-3pm Fall Fishing Event at Bass Pro Shop 1972 Power Plant Pkwy Hampton, VA 23666
12-6pm 2nd Annual Homegrown Local Zone Festival at Five Points Farm Market 2500 Church St. Norfolk VA 23504
2-4pm Family Fall Festival at Chesapeake Central Library 298 Cedar Road Chesapeake, VA 23322
9pm Fireworks Extravaganza at 14th Street Pier, Virginia Beach VA
Sunday
10am-6pm Boardwalk Weekend at 2nd-36th Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach VA
10am-4pm Alpaca Open House at Endless Alpacas! Endless Farms Alpacas 483 Red Oak Dr, Elberon, Virginia 23846
12-3pm Fall Fishing Event at Bass Pro Shop 1972 Power Plant Pkwy Hampton, VA 23666
12-6pm 2nd Annual Homegrown Local Zone Festival at Five Points Farm Market 2500 Church St. Norfolk VA 23504
2-6pm Cultural Explosion: Celebrating the Hispanic Culture at Bay Oaks Park (4th View Street), Norfolk VA
Saturday
9am-11pm North American Sandsculpting Championship ($3 adults, kids under 12 are FREE) at 4th-10th Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach VA
Sunday
9am-9pm North American Sandsculpting Championship ($3 adults, kids under 12 are FREE) at 4th-10th Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach 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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