Norfolk, VA · Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Norfolk, VA
22 upcoming family events and 17 places and programs in Norfolk, VA. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 9:30 AM
25 on the 25th: Virginia Zoo 125th Anniversary Day
Virginia Zoo
PaidAll ages
- Pumpkins and patches
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Halloween Harvest Festival at the Chrysler Museum of Art
Chrysler Museum of Art
Free
- Trick-or-treat
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Pranks on the Plaza Trunk or Treat at Scope
Scope Plaza (Scope Arena)
FreeAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31
Norfolk Admirals Wizards and Witches Night
Scope Arena
PaidAll ages
- Community
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:30 AM
Community Days at the Virginia Zoo
Virginia Zoo
From $12.50All ages
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights
Norfolk Botanical Garden
From $15All ages
- 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
- Community
Sun, Nov 8 · 9:30 AM
Sensory Friendly Morning at the Virginia Zoo
Virginia Zoo
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
Second Saturday Art Pop-Up at the Chrysler Museum
Chrysler Museum of Art
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PM
40th Annual Grand Illumination Parade
Downtown Norfolk parade route
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Garden Artists: Thanksgiving Plates
Norfolk Botanical Garden (Baker Hall Visitor Center)
From $20
- Nutcracker and shows
Wed, Dec 2 · 7:30 PM
A Merry Little Christmas Carol at the Wells Theatre
Wells Theatre
Paid
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker at Harrison Opera House
Harrison Opera House
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Fairy & Gnome Winter Homes Workshop
Norfolk Botanical Garden (Baker Hall Visitor Center)
From $20
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5
Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Holiday Marketplace
Town Point Park
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Storybook Tea Party (Snowman Theme) at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk Botanical Garden (WOW Children's Garden)
From $20
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Cookie Plates & Cocoa Mugs Painting Workshop
Norfolk Botanical Garden (Baker Hall Visitor Center)
From $20
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:05 PM
Norfolk Admirals Teddy Bear Toss Night
Scope Arena
PaidAll ages
- Markets and festivals
Sun, Dec 13 · 11:00 AM
Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market at the Virginia Zoo
Virginia Zoo
With admissionAll ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Nature Ornaments Workshop
Norfolk Botanical Garden (Baker Hall Visitor Center)
From $20
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 9:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve at the Virginia Zoo
Virginia Zoo
With admission
Places and ongoing programs
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
1-2-3 Play With Me at Pretlow Library
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
FreeAges 1–3
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
ARTful Play at the Hermitage Museum
Goode Family Visual Arts School, Hermitage Museum & Gardens
From $15
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Babygarten at Pretlow Library
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
FreeAges 0–2
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
Chrysler Museum of Art
Chrysler Museum of Art
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
d'Art Center
d'Art Center
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Free Glassmaking Demo at the Chrysler Museum's Perry Glass Studio
Perry Glass Studio, Chrysler Museum of Art
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
Hermitage Museum & Gardens
Hermitage Museum & Gardens
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
Homeschool Garden Science at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk Botanical Garden
From $20Ages 6–10
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
Homeschool Garden Stewards at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk Botanical Garden
From $20Ages 9–14
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Hot Glass Experience at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio
Perry Glass Studio, Chrysler Museum of Art
PaidAges 5+
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
KinderSTEM at Pretlow Library
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
FreeAges 3–5
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
Little Sprout Explorers at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk Botanical Garden
From $20Ages 3–6
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk Botanical Garden
From $16All ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Toddler Time at Pretlow Library
Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
FreeAges 2–3
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Virginia Zoo
Virginia Zoo
From $17All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
WOW Children's Garden at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk Botanical Garden (WOW Children's Garden)
With admissionAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Zoo Tales at the Virginia Zoo
Virginia Zoo
With admissionAll ages
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