Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk · VA / NC
Things to do with kids in Virginia Beach — November 2026
30 family events in November 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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- Community
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:30 AM
Community Days at the Virginia Zoo
Virginia Zoo
From $12.50All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Fossil Frenzy at York River State Park
York River State Park (Amphitheater)
With admission
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights
Norfolk Botanical Garden
From $15All ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 6 · 2:00 PM
Virginia Opera's The Three Little Pigs at Central Library
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
FreeAges 3–11
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM
Virginia Opera's Tunes & Tales at Windsor Woods Library
Windsor Woods Area Library
FreeAges 3–11
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM
Brains On! Live: Your Brain is Magic!
Attucks Theatre
Paid
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Storybook Tea Party (Scarecrow Theme) at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk Botanical Garden (WOW Children's Garden)
From $20
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM
The Mariners' Park Fall Festival
The Mariners' Museum and Park (Lions Bridge)
From $2
- Community
Sun, Nov 8 · 9:30 AM
Sensory Friendly Morning at the Virginia Zoo
Virginia Zoo
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Nov 9 · 9:30 AM
Kempsville Fall Parade with KIBO Robots
Kempsville Area Library
FreeAges 3–7
- Outdoors
Mon, Nov 9 · 10:00 AM
Salamander Survey at the Virginia Living Museum
Virginia Living Museum
From $20Ages 12+
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Creek Cleanup at the Virginia Aquarium
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center (North Building)
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Family Fest at Virginia MOCA
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Virginia MOCA)
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 5:00 PM
November Stargazing at the Virginia Living Museum
Virginia Living Museum
Paid
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Operation Oyster Reef at York River State Park
York River State Park (Amphitheater)
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
Second Saturday Art Pop-Up at the Chrysler Museum
Chrysler Museum of Art
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Through Nov 15
Zzz's Under the Sea Family Overnight at the Virginia Aquarium
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center (North Building)
From $100Ages 5+
- Community
Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM
We're Turning 60! Virginia Living Museum Birthday Celebration
Virginia Living Museum
All ages
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Holiday Trail of Lights at the Virginia Aquarium
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
From $12All ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PM
40th Annual Grand Illumination Parade
Downtown Norfolk parade route
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 5:30 PM
Fear No Ice Sculpting Show at the Oceanfront
31st Street Park
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Garden Artists: Thanksgiving Plates
Norfolk Botanical Garden (Baker Hall Visitor Center)
From $20
- Santa visits
Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM
Santa's Seaside Cinema at 31st Street Park
31st Street Park
FreeAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Tue, Nov 24 · 6:00 PM
Frosty: A Musical Adventure
Ferguson Center for the Arts
From $12
- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 9:30 AM
25 on the 25th: Virginia Zoo 125th Anniversary Day
Virginia Zoo
PaidAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Wed, Nov 25 · 3:00 PM
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at the Sandler Center
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K, Mile and Toddler Trot
Mt. Trashmore YMCA
With admission
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM
#OptOutside Hike at False Cape State Park
False Cape State Park (meet at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge parking lot)
From $10
- Santa visits
Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 AM
Planes, Trains and Santa at the Military Aviation Museum
Military Aviation Museum
Paid
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:30 PM
Family Karaoke at Central Library
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
FreeAges 5+