# Things to do with kids in Chesapeake, VA > 6 upcoming family events and 4 places and ongoing programs in Chesapeake, VA, in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2. Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/counties/chesapeake-city-va ## Events ahead - [Chesapeake Jubilee Fall Craft Market at City Park](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/chesapeake-jubilee-fall-craft-market-at-city-park--listing-72f66235e2beda2d362b51f9) — Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Chesapeake City Park · All ages · Free · checked Oct 30. More than 100 crafters and direct sellers fill Chesapeake City Park for a fall market with food and drink concessions; admission and parking are free. If severe weather cancels… - [Chesapeake Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/chesapeake-veterans-day-ceremony-at-the-veterans-memorial--listing-1a0e7da1d2455bd7fb1bf7fd) — Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Chesapeake Veterans Memorial at Chesapeake City Hall · All ages · checked Oct 30. The City of Chesapeake's annual Veterans Day observance honors local veterans and those serving now, presented by the Mayor's Commission on Veteran's Affairs. It moves inside to… - [Holiday Craft Show at the Chesapeake Conference Center](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/holiday-craft-show-at-the-chesapeake-conference-center--listing-5eb16d9020bd58edecde673d) — Sat, Nov 21 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Chesapeake Conference Center · Free · checked Oct 27. More than 90 crafters fill the Chesapeake Conference Center with handmade gifts and decorations for this two-day opening of the holiday shopping season. Children can visit… - [Deck the Hall drive-through lights at Chesapeake City Hall](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/deck-the-hall-drive-through-lights-at-chesapeake-city-hall--listing-e0022c820b4c0f7cfa4a813d) — Nov 26 – Jan 2 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Chesapeake City Hall · checked Oct 27. Chesapeake City Hall's municipal grounds become a drive-through holiday light display from November 26 to January 2, with themed scenes set out around the campus. Families stay… - [Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade and Holly Jolly Jog](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/chesapeake-rotary-christmas-parade-and-holly-jolly-jog--listing-795ebf246b071b03c51540fb) — Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Great Bridge parade route to Chesapeake City Hall · All ages · Free · checked Oct 30. The 43rd annual Great Bridge Christmas parade (theme: America250: A Christmas Celebration) starts at 6:00 PM after the Holly Jolly Jog fun run at 5:30. The route runs from Mount… - [Fa La La Land at Chesapeake City Hall](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/fa-la-la-land-at-chesapeake-city-hall--listing-3e451a84ce0ddbcd94e2fc0b) — Sat, Dec 12 (+1 more date) · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Chesapeake City Hall · Free · checked Oct 27. On two Saturday nights in December the Chesapeake City Hall grounds become a walk-around holiday festival instead of a drive-through light show. Families park for free around the… ## Places and ongoing programs - [Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex — Chesapeake](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/chilled-ponds-ice-sports-complex-chesapeake--listing-c72f216300fd3faf7a201466) — Public skating sessions vary; see the online event schedule · Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex (Chesapeake) · All ages · From $17 · checked Oct 24. A two-rink ice complex in Chesapeake with public ice skating, birthday parties and groups, youth recreational hockey (the fall rec season runs late August to March) and a Learn… - [FunVille Indoor Playground & Cafe — Chesapeake](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/funville-indoor-playground-and-cafe-chesapeake--listing-eb55e5ce47027bb4cfb0789b) — Mon–Fri 10 am–8 pm (weekend hours not printed on the location page) · FunVille Indoor Playground & Cafe (Chesapeake) · Paid · checked Oct 24. A jungle-themed indoor playground with a cafe. The main structure, for children 37 to 60 inches tall, has climbing, obstacle courses, slides, soft air guns, a spider tower and… - [Northwest River Park](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/northwest-river-park--listing-a369b96dd78a16e569306aee) — Open on its own schedule · Northwest River Park, Chesapeake · All ages · checked Oct 24. A 763-acre city park on the banks of the Northwest River in southeastern Chesapeake. It offers year-round boating, fishing, hiking and nature programs, plus a playground, an… - [Tiny Beans Play Cafe](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/tiny-beans-play-cafe--listing-066a4a10dac152ff51e9d805) — Mon–Fri 8 am–4 pm; Sat and Sun 8 am–noon; 2-hour sessions at 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm · Tiny Beans Play Cafe, Chesapeake · From $5 · checked Oct 24. A small indoor play space and full-service coffee bar in Chesapeake for children from newborns to age 7. Families book two-hour play sessions starting at 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm and 2… ## Recently ended - [Great Bridge Pumpkin Patch and Inflatable Playland](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/great-bridge-pumpkin-patch-and-inflatable-playland--listing-b9336ff1ed43998f195053bf) — ended Sun, Nov 1 - [Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival at Hickory Ridge Farm](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/pumpkin-patch-and-fall-festival-at-hickory-ridge-farm--listing-7fd4574efc16521093244531) — ended Sun, Nov 1 ## Nearby - Towns in Chesapeake, VA: [Chesapeake, VA](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/towns/chesapeake-va) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/towns/chesapeake-va.md) - [Things to do with kids in Virginia Beach](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach.md) - [This weekend in Virginia Beach](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/this-weekend.md) Town pages are listed once a town has 3 current listings, county pages at 10.