DATE   EVENT   LOCATION - CONTACT INFORMATION
7/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
  Free or Inexpensive Activities or Destinations   VBparents.com

Virginia Beach VA 
 
Please click here for events.
 
7/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
  VBCPS Reading Bus Schedule   VBCPS
various locations throughout the city
Virginia Beach VA 
757-263-1188
http://www.vbschools.com/reading_bus/index.asp


Description: Virginia Beach City Public Schools is delighted to introduce the new Reading Bus to our community. The Reading Bus is an exciting and safe place for children, ages 2 – 5 years and their parents to participate in a wide selection of interactive reading activities. The Reading Bus is stocked with hundreds of volumes of books and fun activities. Its main purpose is to promote reading readiness to preschool children ages 2 – 5 years as it travels to various Virginia Beach communities. Parents board the bus and take part in Reading Bus activities.

 
7/7/2009 - 6/30/2010
  H.Y.P.E. - Helping Young People Excel Afterschool Program   Enoch Baptist Church
5641 Herbert Moore Road
Virginia Beach VA 23462
757-552-0620
View .PDF
 
9/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
  Adult Learning Center 2009-2010 Fall/Winter Catalog   VBCPS Adult Learning Center
4160 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 23452
757-648-6050
www.adultlearning.vbschools.com
 
Event Details: Adult Learning Center Classes in Adult Basic Ed, English for Speakers of Other Languages, classes for basic skills and community education topics. To view the current catalog click here.
 
9/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
  Fall Children's Classes   Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
2200 Parks Avenue
Virginia Beach VA 
757-425-0000
www.cacv.org
 
Please see website for upcoming events.
 
9/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
  Free Immunizations   Virginia Beach Department of Health
4452 Corporation Lane
Virginia Beach VA 23462
518-2700
View .PDF

Description:  Parents can walk-in or schedule an appointment at 757-518-2700.
 
9/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
  Science Museum of Virginia Calendar   Science Museum of Virginia
2500 West Broad Street
Richmond VA 
804-864-1400
http://www.smv.org/

Please see website for upcoming events and to join electronic newsletter.
 
9/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
  Virginia Aquarium   Virginia Aquarium
717 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 23451
757-385-3474
http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/default.aspx


Please see website for upcoming events

 
9/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
  Virginia Beach Public Library  

Virginia Beach VA 
View .PDF
 
see brochure for information
 
10/29/2009 - 12/10/2009
5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
  Parenting Grandfamilies 101   Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, Inc.
Craddock Recreation Center, 4300 George Washington Highway
Portsmouth VA 
757-467-7707
View .PDF
 
Event Details: This free workshop offers tools and skills to assist with everyday parenting efforts. Topics to include Understanding Your Role, Promoting Well-being and Understanding Your Emotions, Resources and Support, and Looking to the Future. Program will consist of 1 1/2 hour sessions over six Thursday evenings, starting October 29 and ending December 10. Children 6 and older are welcome to participate in Recreation Center activities during the class period. Please see flyer for additional details.
 
11/7/2009 - 11/21/2009
Various
  Train, Trains, Trains: Celebrate National Railroad Month   Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-0150
 

Event Details: Collectors will display two different types of model trains with tracks and landscapes for all ages to enjoy.

GLSE Model Railroads

Saturday, Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m – 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, 1- 5 p.m.

Model Railroad Association-Tidewater Division

Friday, Nov. 20 & Saturday, Nov. 21, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22, 1 - 5 p.m.

 
11/20/2009 - 1/3/2010
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  Holiday Lights at the Beach   Virginia Beach Boardwalk
2nd to 34th Streets
Virginia Beach VA 
757-425-3111
http://www.beachstreetusa.com/
 

Event Details: Festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises – all in bright, colored lights against the clear night-time sky, are the stars of McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach, presented by Ntelos Wireless, a nautical and holiday-themed light display at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! They are joined by Santa, elves, and a 40-foot tall Christmas tree erected on the beach and in the beautiful parks along the Virginia Beach boardwalk. It’s the only time of the year that cars get to drive right on the boardwalk! For over 30 blocks, almost 40,000 vehicles a year make the trek through this holiday wonderland.

 
11/21/2009
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Cocoa House presents Phil Duffy   Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library
4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-626-3655
 
Event Details: Great songs and tales for all ages
 
11/21/2009
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  Community Recycle Day   Virginia Beach Farmers Market
3640 Dam Neck Road
Virginia Beach VA 23453
757-385-4395
http://www.vbgov.com/farmersmarket
 

Event Details: Help our community by bringing in needed items for area charities.  Check out the list of items that are needed on our website at www.vbgov.com/farmersmarket. Items will only be collected during the event.

 
11/21/2009
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  Holiday Crafts   South Rosemont Youth Library
1503 Competitor Court
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2650
 
Event Details: Drop in and have some fun creating a holiday craft to take home. Parents may need to assist young children. Age 5 – 10.
 
11/21/2009
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs   Princess Anne Area Library
1444 Nimmo Parkway
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2610
 
Description: Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with therapy dogs. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection. Register in person or by phone. Grade K-5.
 
11/21/2009
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  Virginia Beach High School Academy Programs Workshop   Ebenezer Baptist Church Youth Ministry
Ebenezer Fellowship Hall 875 Baker Road
Virginia Beach VA 23462
757-490-8864
757-471-4701
View .PDF
 
Event Description:  The academies offer expanded choices to students which challenges them academically while providing them with core courses needed for the Standards of Learning tests and graduation requirements.
 
11/22/2009
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  Disney Live!   Ted Constant Convocation Center
4320 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk VA 23529
757-583-5762
http://www.constantcenter.com/
 

Event Details: Get ready to dim the lights and raise the curtain. Mickey Mouse is in the house and he's setting the stage for fun! But first he'll need to find some amazing acts to put in his show. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald all head off on an adventure and find some great friends to help them out. You'll get to sing along to cool songs, jump out of your seat to dance to the beat and laugh out loud with Buzz and Woody from Toy Story, Cinderella, Tigger, and more of your Disney friends at this show-stopping, zany, on-stage adventure coming right to your hometown! Tickets can be purchased by calling 888-3-COXTIX. Tickets range from $16 to $47.

 
11/23/2009
6:30 p.m.
  Family Preschool Storytime with Kathleen Fogarty   Kempsville Area Library
832 Kempsville Road
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2627
 

Event Details: Celebrate the harvest with stories and songs! Registration begins Nov. 9.

 
11/25/2009
9:00 a.m.
  Annual Unity Circle   Lynnhaven Elementary School
210 Dillon Drive
Virginia Beach VA 23452
757-648-3000
www.lynnhavenes.vbschools.com
 
Event Details:  Lynnhaven Elementary School will hold its annual Unity Circle event. For the Unity Circle, the school and community gather in a circular formation and each grade level presents a skit or song associated with the season. There is usually an extremely large turnout for this. Weather permitting this event is held outside in front of the school; otherwise it will be held in the gym.
 
11/28/2009
Boat departs 11:30 a.m. and  - 12:30 p.m.
  Sailing with Santa   Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 23451
757-385-0300
http://www.VirginiaAquarium.com
 

Event Details: Take a 40-minute cruise on Owls Creek with Santa and his crew!  Enjoy refreshments, games and a special craft while Santa greets his guests for a unique photo opportunity. Boat departs at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Fee*: $14 for members; $17 for non-members. *Kids 12 months and younger are free. Reservations required & can be made starting Nov 1, 2009.

 
12/1/2009
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  Make a Simple Wreath for the Holidays   Bayside & Special Services Library
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2680
 
Event Details:  We'll supply the materials. For Adults.
 
12/2/2009
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  Stargazing: Wonders of the Universe   Bayside & Special Services Library
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2680

Description:  Explore the Milky Way galaxy with the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Well have telescopes set up outside the library to view planets and stars, nebulas and supernovas. Family/All Ages. Call to register.
 
12/3/2009
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  Happiest Baby on the Block   CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke
500 Discovery Drive
Chesapeake VA 
668-7500
1-800-395-2453
www.chkd.org/classes View .PDF
 

Description:  This two-hour class for expectant and new parents will help navigate the first months of parenthood while learning how to soothe even the fussiest infant in minutes and help baby sleep longer. Parents will learn about the calming reflex, the cuddle cure and the “5 Ss.” All participants will receive “The Happiest Baby on the Block” DVD by Dr. Harvey Karp and a soothing sounds CD.

 
12/3/2009
6:30 p.m.
  Holiday Open House with Santa   Bayside & Special Services Library
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2680
 

Event Details:  Every Who in Whoville is invited to join us for music, a reading of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, a visit from Santa and light refreshments.  All ages.

 
12/4/2009
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Seeing Beyond, Low Vision Support Group: Holiday Fun   Bayside & Special Services Library
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2680
 
Event Details:  Celebrate the holidays with music, readings and refreshments.
 
12/5/2009
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  Holiday Open House   Virginia Beach Farmers Market
3640 Dam Neck Road
Virginia Beach VA 23453
757-385-4395
http://www.vbgov.com/farmersmarket
 

Event Details: Holiday Open House starts the Holiday season by bringing Santa in by Monster Fire Truck at 11:00 am.  Join him in the Rural Heritage Center for relaxed visits and crafts. Shop for all your holiday needs at the market from trees to decorations, eggnog and special meats and treats. Remember that the Farmers Market is open year-round seven days a week. Join us throughout the winter months for all your shopping needs.

 
12/5/2009
10:00 a.m.
  Holiday Storytime and Santa Visit   Bayside & Special Services Library
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2680
 
Event Details:  Enjoy holiday stories, Christmas carol sing-a-longs, free refreshments, and a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus! Family/all ages.
 
12/7/2009
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  MOMS Club of Virginia Beach North   Thalia Trinity Presbyterian Church
420 Thalia Road
Virginia Beach VA 23452
757-961-6965
http://www.momsclub.org/

Event Details:
The MOMS Club of Virginia Beach North (zip codes 23452 and 23455) is a local chapter of a national non-profit group whose purpose is to help support mothers who have chosen to stay at home with their children. We have monthly general meetings and sponsor a variety of activities for you and your children (always welcome at MOMS Club events) such as outings, park days, story times, and “mom’s night out” for some social time with other moms. At our monthly meetings, we have speakers or discussions on topics related to parenting and children. Members can become part of a weekly morning or afternoon playgroup, and also can attend a monthly “neighborhood” playgroup. Moms on the Mend is there to help in times of illness, surgery, etc. Finally, our group participates in community service projects, which benefit children, throughout the year; our dues go in part towards these donations.
 
12/7/2009
10:00 a.m.
  MOMS Club of Virginia Beach-Southeast   Nimmo United Methodist Church
2200 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach VA 23455

Description: Moms club for stay-at-home moms in zip codes 23456 and 23457. Meetings held the first Monday of the month. Activities include playgroups and calendar events. Call 430-0340 or email ershaynes@cox.net for information.
 
12/7/2009 - 12/21/2009
10:10 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  Word 101: Basics   Bayside & Special Services Library
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2680
 
Event Details:  This three-part class introduces adults to basic word processing using Microsoft Word.Mondays, Dec. 7, 14 & 21. Call to register.
 
12/8/2009
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  The Hurrah Players Celebrate the Holidays   Bayside & Special Services Library
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2680

Event Details:  Music and dance from wonderful young performers. Adults.
 
12/9/2009
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Holiday Craft Make & Take   Bayside & Special Services Library
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2680
 
Event Details:  Ring in the holidays by joining us for a festive craft-making workshop.  Create a decoration to give as a gift or to add to your collection. Families.
 
12/9/2009
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  Open House & Planning Ahead Sessions   Advanced Technology Center
1800 College Crescent
Virginia Beach VA 23453
757-648-5800 Ext. 0
www.imagineinnovatecreate.com View .PDF
 

Event Details: The Advanced Technology Center will host an Open House for Middle and High School Students and their Families on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Families can visit all of our classes for tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students. Guests are encouraged to come early and attend a planning ahead session for future course selections.

 
12/10/2009
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  Holiday Cards   Bayside & Special Services Library
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2680
 

Event Details: Looking to send a special holiday card? LuAnn Reed will teach you how to make a holiday card that you can take home. Age 16-up. Call to register.

 
12/12/2009
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  9th Annual Santa's Workshop and Craft Show   Red Mill Elementary School
1860 Sandbridge Road
Virginia Beach VA 23456
757-648-3560
757-426-6628
http://www.redmilles.vbschools.com/pta.htm
 
Event Details: Attention Craft Venders! Red Mill Elementary, 1860 Sandbridge Road, PTA would like to invite you to be part of our 9th Annual Santa's Workshop and Craft Show to be held Dec. 12th from 8 AM until 1 PM. 50 spaces are available on a first come, first served basis, for a $30 donation. Registration forms are available on the PTA page of the Red Mill Elementary School website (http://www.redmilles.vbschools.com/pta.htm ) or by contacting Kathy Cannon, 426-6628 (KCannon836@aol.com. This event will be open to the public.
 
12/15/2009
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  Colonial Yule Traditions   Bayside & Special Services Library
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2680
 
Event Details:  Make a pomander to take home.
 
12/15/2009
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
  Holiday Baby-Fest   Bayside & Special Services Library
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2680
 
Event Details:  Celebrate with your baby as you enjoy music and rhymes together.Take home a unique ornamental chain as a memento of baby's first holiday season! Age 0-12 mos. with caregiver. Call to register.
 
12/16/2009
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  Mahjong for Beginners   Bayside & Special Services Library
936 Independene Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 
757-385-2680
 

Event Details:  If you have ever wished to play mahjong, this is your chance! Learn the rules, some tactics, and begin playing. No experience necessary. Adults. Call to register.

 
12/19/2009
11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
  Virginia Aquarium Sailing with Santa   Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach VA 23451
757-385-0300
http://www.VirginiaAquarium.com
 
Event Details:  Join us for a 40-minute cruise on Owls Creek with Santa and his crew!  Enjoy refreshments, games and a special craft while Santa greets his guests for a unique photo opportunity. Boat departs at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Reservations are required and will be taken by phone starting November 1, 2009.

Fee*: $14 for members; $17 for non-members; *Kids 12 months and under are free.

 
12/28/2009 - 12/30/2009
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Out of School All Day Camps   Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
Varies - see event description
   
757-385-0409
http://www.vbgov.com/parks
 

Event Details: No school? Kids (K-5) can enjoy a day at one of the 6 Virginia Beach Recreation Centers in fun, constructive, supervised programs. Get 'em out of the house, away from TV, and into recreation! Camp hours:  7 am - 6 pm. Camp cost: $35 per child per day ($25 per child per day for those enrolled in a Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation after school program). A valid Virginia Beach Recreation Center membership or day pass is required.


Bayside: 4500 First Court Road, 460-7540

Bow Creek: 3427 Club House Road, 431-3765

Great Neck: 2521 Shorehaven Drive, 496-6766

Kempsville: 800 Monmouth Lane, 474-8492

Princess Anne: 1400 Nimmo Parkway, 426-0022

Seatack: 141 S. Birdneck Road, 437-4858

 

 

 
1/4/2010 - 1/29/2010
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Storytime Registration   All Libraries
Varies, contact your local library for the specific address
   
757-385-0193
 

Event Details: Registration for our weekly story time series opens today.  Winter 2010 storytimes will begin the week of January 11 and run for 10 weeks, ending on Friday, March 19, 2010. Contact your area library for information on registering for storytimes. Pre-registration is required; storytimes fill up fast. Register early. Walk-ins welcome if space is available.

 
1/11/2010 - 3/19/2010
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Series Storytimes - Winter 2010   All Area Libraries
Please call specific libraries for address.
   
757-385-0193
 

Event Details: Series Storytimes for children age 6 months through age 5. These storytimes are a series and run for 10 weeks. Registration is required but walk-ins are welcome depending on space availability. Storytimes include:

 

Rhyme Time - 6 to 12 months

Onesies Rhyme Time - 12 to 24 months

Just 2s - 24 to 36 months

3s Please - 36 to 48 months

Combined Preschool Storytime - 3 to 5 years

On My Own Storytime - 4 to 5 years

 
1/14/2010
10:30 a.m. and - 7:00 p.m.
  Strega Nona: The Musical   Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
201 Market Street
Virginia Beach VA 23462
757-385-2787
http://www.sandlercenter.org/index/events/id/147
 

Event Details: Based on the children's books by Tomie dePaola, Strega Nona is the musical tale of a friendly magical witch (with a funny name) who strives to cure the ills of her tiny Italian town of Calabria. The baker has bunions ("As big as an onion"), his daughter wishes for witchery, and the local single ladies are always unlucky in love. The town faces real problems when a local lug named Big Anthony sneaks a peek at Strega Nona's magic book and uses Strega Nona’s magical ways for selfish means. When Anthony fools with the magic pasta pot, and can't figure out how to turn it off, pasta threatens to engulf the whole town — unless Strega Nona can save the day. With an energetic and tuneful score by composer Aron Accurso, this fantastical tale teaches that witches can be good, and that and you can’t judge a pot by its pasta!

 

Tickets start at just $14. SAVE BIG with the Family 4-Pack! Package includes 4 orchestra-level tickets, 4 snacks, and 4 drinks for only $75. For tickets, call (757) 385-2787 or visit www.coxtix.com, ask for the Family 4-Pack.

 

Show times are 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.