Family Weekend Guide

Virginia Beach weekend events for kids (6–10)

66 events tagged for kids (6–10) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

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Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

Oct 17 – Oct 18 · 9am–4pm

ZooBoo at the Virginia Zoo

Virginia Zoo — Norfolk · Norfolk Co. · Norfolk

Halloween at the Zoo with trick-or-treat stations, costume fun and animal activities. Sat., Oct. 17, 9am–4pm (weather reschedules to Sun., Oct. 18).

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed tickets required; buy in advance
Details at Virginia Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (3, free)

From Virginia Beach Public Library, Norfolk Public Library and Chesapeake Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 16

10amSPOOKY SELFIES! · Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek, Norfolk 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 17

3pmFamily Art Hour · Greenbrier Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Library storytimes & programs (17, free)

From Virginia Beach Public Library, Norfolk Public Library and Chesapeake Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

Time variesOh Snap! It's Halloween · Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:15amFiesta Friday · Central Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmTales to Tails · Lafayette Branch Library, Norfolk 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

Time variesOh Snap! It's Halloween · Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amBuild Bash · Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek, Norfolk 6-10 · Free
1pmExperience India · Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library, Norfolk 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Library storytimes & programs (26, free)

From Virginia Beach Public Library, Norfolk Public Library and Chesapeake Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30

Time variesOh Snap! It's Halloween · Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amHalloween Storytime · Russell Memorial Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3:30pmGarden Time · Russell Memorial Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmMonster Mash @ BFB · Barron F. Black Branch Library, Norfolk 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmTales to Tails · Lafayette Branch Library, Norfolk 6-10 · Free
6pmAccessibility Hour · Kempsville Area Library, Virginia Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 31

Time variesOh Snap! It's Halloween · Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amBuild Bash · Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek, Norfolk 6-10 · Free
11amTrick or Treat Carnival · Downtown Branch at Slover (Norfolk Public Library), Norfolk 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12:30pmPotions Lab · Downtown Branch at Slover (Norfolk Public Library), Norfolk 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmPawsitive Reading · Princess Anne Area Library, Virginia Beach 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
1:30pmPotions Lab · Downtown Branch at Slover (Norfolk Public Library), Norfolk 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Library storytimes & programs (21, free)

From Virginia Beach Public Library, Norfolk Public Library and Chesapeake Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 6

12pmArt a la Cart · Princess Anne Area Library, Virginia Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
4:30pmTales to Tails · Lafayette Branch Library, Norfolk 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 7

10:30amArt a la Cart · Windsor Woods Area Library, Virginia Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11amBuild Bash · Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek, Norfolk 6-10 · Free
1pmPawsitive Reading · Princess Anne Area Library, Virginia Beach 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pmFamily Trivia · TCC/City Joint-Use Library, Virginia Beach 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 8