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Leonardo’s Lab

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Step into the inventive world of Leonardo da Vinci in Leonardo’s Lab! This immersive hands-on exhibition invites children and families to explore art, science, engineering and creativity through interactive activities inspired by one of history’s greatest thinkers. Build structures, experiment with gears and simple machines, design flying creations, solve puzzles and create artwork while discovering […]

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A Seat of Justice: The Courthouse that Changed Portsmouth Exhibit

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

Step inside the courthouse that once shaped the course of justice in Portsmouth and beyond. From witch trials to slavery-era rulings to civil rights sit-ins and debates over Confederate monuments, A Seat of Justice explores how law, power and memory have intersected inside the Norfolk County Courthouse – right here in this very building. Through […]

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Art on the Square

Portsmouth, VA

We're bringing the art outside this summer with large-format prints of original artwork hung along the square. Meet this year's artist lineup below and click any name to see more of their work.

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Art Workshop – Resin Art

That Art Store 510 Middle Street, Portsmouth, VA

Learn to make Resin jewelry, suncatchers, or paint resin on glass.  Prices range from $50 - $65 depending on the project selected.

$50.00

Salt Marsh Paddle at Hoffler Creek

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve 4510 Twin Pines Road, Portsmouth, VA

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the winding waterways of Hoffler Creek, led by a guide who will share the secrets of this vibrant marsh habitat. As you journey through this thriving […]

$30.00
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Mindfulness Walk at Hoffler Creek

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve 4510 Twin Pines Road, Portsmouth, VA

In addition to learning basic techniques, we will review the well-documented medical evidence that meditation practice reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and actually slows the aging process. Attend one class […]

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Toy Story 5 at the Commodore Theatre

Commodore Theatre 421 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same? Release date: June 19, 2026 (USA) Director: Andrew Stanton Prequel: Toy Story 4 Running time1h 42m MPAA rating: PG […]

$12.00
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Cribbage Meetups at MoMac Brewing Co

Momac Brewing Company 3228 Academy Ave, Portsmouth, VA

Join us at Momac Brewing Co. for our new Cribbage Meetup Series — happening twice a month! Whether you’re a longtime player or completely new to the game, this is […]

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Marsh Cleanup at Paradise Creek Nature Park

Paradise Creek Nature Park 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA

Help Protect Wildlife—Volunteer for a Marsh Cleanup! Seasonal north winds blow trash into the marsh at Paradise Creek Nature Park—and our local wildlife needs your help. Litter along riverbanks doesn’t […]

Free