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Second Saturdays: Spring Into Fun!

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

Join Andalo as we explore spring through the eyes of Peter Rabbit and our Storyland friends. Learn about gardens, the seasons, and more!

Andalo’s Favorite Books

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

Enjoy reading and activity of Andalo’s favorite books or meet a local author as they share their stories! Reading Times: 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

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STORYLAND: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites

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

Don’t miss this interactive traveling exhibit, on loan from the Children’s Museum of Minnesota, that lets kids step into the world of their favorite picture books. Make snow angels in The Snowy Day, explore an oversized alphabet playground in Chicka Chicka Boom Boom & more! Featured books brought to life in this exhibit: The Tale […]

YO! Youth Outreach Summit & Mental Health Awareness Event – Step In Tune With Mental Health

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

A wonderful way to celebrate our youth and mental health! Families and people of all ages are invited to attend this fun and engaging opportunity to network and enjoy interactive exhibits inside the museum and outdoor festivities. All individuals with a wristband will receive free admission to the Children’s Museum, and the first 300 people […]

A Special Day for Special Needs

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

The Children’s Museum of Virginia provides children with special needs and their families the opportunity to visit the museum in a less overwhelming environment. The museum hopes to alleviate any stress by providing a special date and time for them to enjoy the museum through adapted programs and exhibits as well as a reduced number […]

Second Saturdays: Andalo’s Birthday!

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

It’s a Birthday Party! Celebrate with Andalo as we make party hats, play party games, enjoy a special treat. Event Times: 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

Second Saturdays: Dog Days of Summer

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

Explore the sky with us as we learn about summer constellations and the dog days of summer! From stargazing to pets to hot dogs, there is a lot to learn!

Go TEC and Tech Engineering Bus Visits the Farmer’s Market

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

The GO TEC (Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineers Careers) demonstrator bus will be on-site at the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market, packed with technology for young adults and kids of all ages to try out, hands-on! GO TEC is dedicated to teaching young people about a potential career in technology and engineering, and this […]

Member Night

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

Don't miss Member Night at the Children's Museum of Virginia. Enjoy face painting, crafts, planetarium shows, and even a visit from Daniel Tiger. Member nights are a chance for Portsmouth Museums member families to have the museum all to themselves for a night of fun. Grab your tickets by clicking below and join us!

National Night Out

Festival Park at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, Virginia

The Portsmouth Police Department will host a city-wide National Night Out event Tuesday, August 1, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Portsmouth City Park. We're inviting the neighborhoods, businesses, and others to take part in this annual event. National Night Out enhances the relationship between city residents and law enforcement while bringing back a true […]

Second Saturdays: Grrrrr-ific Neighbors!

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

Meet neighbors who work and help in our community every day! Learn about their jobs and how to be a good neighbor.

“What Hides in the Tides” Art Exhibit and Family Lecture

Paradise Creek Nature Park 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA

Target age: all ages, children accompanied by adults Cost: $10 ERP-members, $15 not-yet-members (children under 10 - free). Become a member HERE! Two artists with teaching backgrounds, Vicky Tavernier and Jenifer Borg of Athens, Ga., will debut a mixed media exhibit with an accompanying workshop. Their collages of found materials highlight the variety of life in tidal pools […]

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