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Early Bird Walk at Hoffler Creek

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

Take a stroll around Lake Ballard and beyond with local birding experts (or by yourself) to identify birds in the area by sight and sound before the Preserve opens to […]

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Volunteer Service Day at Paradise Creek Nature Park

Paradise Creek Nature Park 1141 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth, VA

Volunteers will work with Elizabeth River Project staff on seasonal tasks such as weeding, planting, cleaning, pruning, and light maintenance. Dress for working outdoors, and bring your work gloves and […]

Free
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Thomas and Friends Explore The Rails

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

All aboard! At this all-new exhibit, kids can step into the world of Thomas & Friends, visit iconic stops on the Island Of Sodor like Knapford Station and Sodor Steamworks, […]

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Master Gardener Workshop-Build a Bluebird House

105 Utah Street Portsmouth, VA 105 Utah St, Portsmouth, VA

This event takes place outside.  Rain Date is March 15.  Open to children (accompanied by adult) and adults.  Cost is $20 per person to cover materials required to build the […]

$20.00
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Olde Towne Farmer’s Market

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

Every Saturday at 10 AM.  Extended hours starting at 9 AM in spring summer. The Olde Towne Farmers Market offers fresh regional and local produce, meats, holiday floral arrangements, baked […]

Free
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Classic Cars and Coffee

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

At the Olde Towne Farmers Market.  Join us for informal Classic Cars & Coffee at the historic Olde Towne Farmers Market. Classic cars get FREE up-front, car-show-style parking and FREE […]

Second Saturday: Women in STEM

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

Come explore the achievements of women in STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Hands-on and fun for the entire family to do together.  

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Black History Now – Waves of Strength Exhibition

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

Waves of Strength Portraits of African American Shipyard Workers from Tidewater Virginia  In the summer of 2014, photographer artist Glen McClure began his project of documenting the proud men and […]

$3.00
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Forged in Hampton Roads Exhibit

Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum 904 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, VA

Description: Forged in Hampton Roads explores the transformative impact of African American labor and how it profoundly shaped the character and lifestyle of the Hampton Roads region. Come learn about […]

Free
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Black History Now – The Dry Dock Affair

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum 2 High Street, Portsmouth

The Dry Dock Affair 1829-1831: African American Labor in America's Shipyard The Dry Dock Affair, 1829-1831: African American Labor in America’s Shipyard examines the history of both free and enslaved […]

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Art workshop: Pour Painting

That Art Store 510 Middle Street, Portsmouth, VA

Learn how to pour paint to create different textures and effects.  Create your own masterpeice.

$40.00

Mission Moon: Total Lunar Eclipse

Portsmouth, VA

Join us as we discover total lunar eclipses–just in time for the one coming up! This hand-on family activity is designed for children ages 7 & up. Included with your […]