Filter by age, area, cost, day Top picks this weekend Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.
Nov 14 – Nov 15
The Plot — Norfolk · Norfolk Co. · Norfolk
A free fantasy and tabletop-games festival in Norfolk.
Details at VisitNorfolk ↗
Nov 14 – Nov 15 · 11am–4pm
Bluebird Gap Farm — Hampton · Hampton Co. · Virginia Beach
Hampton's annual farm fall festival, rescheduled to Nov 14-15, with hayrides, games, live entertainment and seasonal activities.
Details at Visit Hampton ↗ For local businesses
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Museums, gardens & more
Sun, Nov 15 · 11am–11:30am
Virginia Zoo — Norfolk · Norfolk Co. · Norfolk
@ Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces.
Details at Virginia Zoo ↗
Nov 14 – Nov 29 · 9:30am–3pm
Virginia Zoo — Norfolk · Norfolk Co. · Norfolk
@ The Virginia Zoo spells conservation with 3 C’s – care, connection, and community.
Details at Virginia Zoo ↗ Library storytimes & programs (29, free) From Virginia Beach Public Library, Norfolk Public Library and Chesapeake Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Nov 13
Time varies Sidewalk Smiles · Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library, Chesapeake
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · 10am Baby Open Play · At 5 Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake branches
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
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10am Kindness Rocks! · Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library, Chesapeake
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:15am Bilingual Storytime · Central Library, Chesapeake
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times vary Finger Gym · At 2 Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake branches
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
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10:30am Baby Paint · Windsor Woods Area Library, Virginia Beach
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30am KinderSTEM @ Pretlow · Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, Norfolk
3-5 · Free
10:30am Preschool Art · Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Virginia Beach
3-5 · Free
10:30am Toddler Time @ Lafayette · Lafayette Branch Library, Norfolk
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30am Toddler Time @ Van Wyck · Van Wyck Branch Library, Norfolk
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11am Babygarten @ BFB · Barron F. Black Branch Library, Norfolk
0-2 · Free
1pm World Kindness Day: Community Mural · TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Virginia Beach
3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Sensory Storytime @ Pretlow · Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, Norfolk
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
3pm Hey, World Navigators @ Tucker · Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library, Norfolk
6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pm Crafty Book Fridays: Our Day of the Dead Celebration by Ana Aranda · Oceanfront Area Library, Virginia Beach
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
3:30pm Hey, World Navigators @ Janaf · Janaf Branch Library, Norfolk
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pm Big Blue and You! · Van Wyck Branch Library, Norfolk
6-10 · Free
4:30pm Tales to Tails · Lafayette Branch Library, Norfolk
6-10 · Free Saturday, Nov 14
10am All About Owls · Greenbrier Library, Chesapeake
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10am Baby Paint & Play · Pungo-Blackwater Library, Virginia Beach
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10am Bricks at the Beach · TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Virginia Beach
3-5 · 6-10 · Free
10am Merry Market · Central Library, Chesapeake
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10am Statewide Puzzle Swap · Bayside Area Library, Virginia Beach
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10am Upcycle Fest with Keep Norfolk Beautiful · Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, Norfolk
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11am Artist Meet and Greet · Indian River Library, Chesapeake
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11am Build Bash · Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek, Norfolk
6-10 · Free
12pm NACC Mobile Pet Pantry · Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, Norfolk
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pm Onesie Sensory Storytime · Kempsville Area Library, Virginia Beach
0-2 · Free Sunday, Nov 15
12pm Merry Market · Central Library, Chesapeake
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
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About this page · weather This weekend (Nov 13–15) Virginia Beach, VA has 39 kid-friendly events, 35 of them free. Top picks: The Dragon Faire: A Tabletop Role-Playing Festival , Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival and Little Zoo . Rainy-day options: Artist Meet and Greet and Bilingual Storytime . Plus 34 free library programs.
39 family events across Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach–Norfolk) this weekend: 3 big outings (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake. Use the filters to narrow it down.
Updated November 12, 2026
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