Virginia Beach, VA kids' events Nov 13–15, 2026

Virginia Beach, VA family weekend: Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15

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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 Dragon Faire: A Tabletop Role-Playing Festival

The Plot — Norfolk · Norfolk Co. · Norfolk

A free fantasy and tabletop-games festival in Norfolk.

Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at VisitNorfolk ↗

Nov 14 – Nov 15 · 11am–4pm

Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival

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.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Cost not listed

Details at Visit Hampton ↗

More big outings

Nov 6 – Jan 3

Dominion Energy Garden of Lights

Norfolk Botanical Garden — Norfolk · Norfolk Co. · Norfolk

Drive-through holiday lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden, nightly.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Norfolk Botanical Garden ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sun, Nov 15 · 11am–11:30am

Little Zoo

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.

Cost not listed

Details at Virginia Zoo ↗

Nov 14 – Nov 29 · 9:30am–3pm

NEW Community Days

Virginia Zoo — Norfolk · Norfolk Co. · Norfolk

@ The Virginia Zoo spells conservation with 3 C’s – care, connection, and community.

Cost not listed

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 variesSidewalk Smiles · Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · 10amBaby Open Play · At 5 Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 5 branches

TCC/City Joint-Use Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Princess Anne Area Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Great Neck Area Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
Kempsville Area Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am

Library event page →

10amKindness Rocks! · Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amBilingual Storytime · Central Library, Chesapeake 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyFinger Gym · At 2 Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake branches 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Kempsville Area Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
TCC/City Joint-Use Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am

Library event page →

10:30amBaby Paint · Windsor Woods Area Library, Virginia Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amKinderSTEM @ Pretlow · Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, Norfolk 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Art · Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Virginia Beach 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddler Time @ Lafayette · Lafayette Branch Library, Norfolk 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddler Time @ Van Wyck · Van Wyck Branch Library, Norfolk 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBabygarten @ BFB · Barron F. Black Branch Library, Norfolk 0-2 · Free

1pmWorld Kindness Day: Community Mural · TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Virginia Beach 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSensory Storytime @ Pretlow · Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, Norfolk 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmHey, World Navigators @ Tucker · Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library, Norfolk 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmCrafty Book Fridays: Our Day of the Dead Celebration by Ana Aranda · Oceanfront Area Library, Virginia Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3:30pmHey, World Navigators @ Janaf · Janaf Branch Library, Norfolk 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmBig Blue and You! · Van Wyck Branch Library, Norfolk 6-10 · Free

4:30pmTales to Tails · Lafayette Branch Library, Norfolk 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amAll About Owls · Greenbrier Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amBaby Paint & Play · Pungo-Blackwater Library, Virginia Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amBricks at the Beach · TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Virginia Beach 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amMerry Market · Central Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amStatewide Puzzle Swap · Bayside Area Library, Virginia Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amUpcycle Fest with Keep Norfolk Beautiful · Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, Norfolk 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amArtist Meet and Greet · Indian River Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amBuild Bash · Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek, Norfolk 6-10 · Free

12pmNACC Mobile Pet Pantry · Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, Norfolk 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmOnesie Sensory Storytime · Kempsville Area Library, Virginia Beach 0-2 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

12pmMerry Market · Central Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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39 events for the weekend of Nov 13–15, with 35 free and 34 indoors.

Updated November 12, 2026