Free things to do with kids in Virginia Beach this weekend

7 events listed as free by their source for the weekend of Oct 16–18. Some may still need registration or venue entry; check the source link. Back to the full Virginia Beach weekend guide.

Updated Monday, October 12, 2026

Library storytimes & programs (7, 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

10amGreat Neck Library 50th Anniversary Celebration · Great Neck Area Library, Virginia Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPlay Through the Ages: Colonial Games and Toys · Russell Memorial Library, Chesapeake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPretlow's Annual Trunk or Treat - MOVED INDOORS- · Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, Norfolk 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmThe Ghostly Tales of Haunted Coastal Virginia Storytime · Bayside Area Library, Virginia Beach 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

Sunday, Oct 18

2:30pmTeeny Tiny Bedazzled Pumpkins! · Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, Virginia Beach 11+ · Free