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Introducing MKVB's Holiday Gift Guide 2011!
Macaroni Kid Virginia Beach aims to be a helpful resource to parents in the area as well as a support for local businesses. We also believe it is important to encourage families to spend their money here in Hampton Roads, especially around the holidays.
That is why we are so happy to bring you the MKVB 2011 Holiday Gift Guide
From your desk, couch or bed, you can browse over 20 different retailers and find something for everybody on your list! And the best part is...you'll be helping ...
MacArthur on Ice Party Pack Giveaway!
Who needs Rockafellor Center?!?!
There's only one place to skate outdoors this holiday season!- at MacArthur Center, where you'll always find something special! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the best skating extravaganza Norfolk has ever seen. With public skating, ice carving demonstratings, lessons, skating with the Admirals and more, MacArthur Center is the place to be this holiday season!
Macaroni Kid is excited to announce our "MacArthur on Ice Party Package" giveaway-- one MKVB subscriber will win 12 passes to MacArthur Center on Ice! Each pass ...
25 Nights of Lights Giveaway!
We're giving away 25 passes to the McDonald's Holiday Lights at the Beach
Its the only time of the year that cars get to drive right on the boardwalk - for over 30 blocks! McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach, a nautical and holiday-themed light display, is open at the Virginia Beach oceanfront!
Macaroni Kid Virginia Beach has 25 passes (one car per pass) to give away during the month of December. Beginning Thursday, December 1, 2011, Macaroni Kid Virginia Beach will give away one pass every day to the McDonald's Holiday Lights at the Beach until Sunday December 25, 2011. ENTER ...
Macaroni Kid Virginia Beach has 25 passes (one car per pass) to give away during the month of December. Beginning Thursday, December 1, 2011, Macaroni Kid Virginia Beach will give away one pass every day to the McDonald's Holiday Lights at the Beach until Sunday December 25, 2011. ENTER ...
Phineas and Ferb: The BEST Live Tour EVER!
Heading to the Ted Constant Convocation Center Dec. 11 & we've got tickets to give away!
Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!
“Mom! Phineas and Ferb are going on a LIVE tour!!!” School’s out for summer and anything is possible as Phineas and Ferb create their biggest invention yet -- Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! Phineas, Ferb, and the whole tri-state area gang embark on a bold escape jumping out from behind your TV and onto the stage in a live action adventure – right in your hometown! And, before you can wonder, “Hey, where’s Perry?” the ...
Macaroni Kid North Pole
Yes, that's right! Even the town where Santa, the elves, the reindeer, and all the magic lives has a Macaroni Kid!
The publisher mom for North Pole MK is Jessica Claus (yes, Mrs. Claus herself!!!) and this time of year she is really getting into the spirit of giving! From now until Christmas be sure to either subscribe so you don't miss a beat, or check the site often because Jessica Claus is going to start giving away some really fabulous things! You won't want to miss ...
Saturday, December 1 through Monday, December 31 - Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection
Now in its eight year at the Courthouse Galleries, Winter Wonderland has settled into its new surroundings. Begin your holiday and New Year countdown with Holidays Around the World, which celebrates diverse cultures and traditions from many nations. Watch for the Snow Babies frolicking nearby in the courtyard.
Where: Courthouse Galleries High St, PortsmouthWhen: n/aWho: open to the publicCost: $3 per personFor more info: Hours: Tuesday-Thursday9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Sunday Noon- 8:00 p.m., Christmas Eve - New Year's Eve, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Closed Monday's and Christmas Day
Saturday, December 1 - TowneBank Holiday Parade at the Beach
Over 60 parade units will make their way down Atlantic Avenue in a joyous celebration of the holiday season. Giant balloons, marching bands, lighted floats, equestrian units, fire trucks, performing dance groups, motorcycles, and more join forces to present a dazzling and entertaining night of fun for all ages!
Where: Virginia Beach Oceanfront 15th Street to 25th StreetWhen: 5:30 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free to spectate
November 30th through February 7th
Wednesday, November 30 - NPL Events
2:00PM- PreK SmARTies- Larchmont Branch
3:30PM- Wii Wednesday- Janaf Branch
4:00PM- Afternoon Art Explosion- Lafayette Branch
Where: various Norfolk Public LibrariesWhen: n/aWho: open to the publicHow: www.npl.lib.va.usCost: free
Wednesday, November 30 - CPL Events
9:30AM- Family Story Time- Chesapeake Central Library
3:30PM- Culture Club- Cuffee Library
6:00PM- A Good Yarn Knitting Class- Central Library
Where: various Chesapeake Public LibrariesWhen: n/aWho: open to the publicCost: free
Wednesday, November 30 - Barnes and Noble Storytimes
10:00AM- TCC MacArthur Center B&N
10:30AM- Lynnhaven Mall B&N
Where: various Barnes & Noble locationsWhen: 10:00 AMWho: open to the publicHow: www.barnesandnoble.comCost: free
Wednesday, November 30 - Virginia Opera Encore Matinee Concert
Young rising stars from the Virginia Opera perform their favorite familiar arias and duets for an intimate afternoon of opera, followed by an open discussion with questions from the audience and answers from the artists.
Where: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts 110 W. Finney Ave, SuffolkWhen: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: $5
Wednesday, November 30 - Bullying
What is bullying? What is the impact of bullying? Learn tips to help children who bully and children who are bullied. CHKD Health Center at Oakbrooke
Where: 3rd Floor Conference Room
500 Discovery Dr
ChesapeakeWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Wednesday, November 30 - The Klumsy Moose Children's Boutique Sip & Shop
Enjoy Klumsy Moose Holiday Specials and local vendors selling adorable handmade items as well as Mary Kay offering complimentary makeovers, Touch of Bliss offering complimentary massages, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Thirty-One and more! Enjoy drinks, hors'doeuvrs, shopping and fun all under one roof. We'll have specials and giveaways all night!
Where: The Klumsy Moose Children's Boutique 1400 Kempsvilled Rd suite 123, ChesapeakeWhen: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free admission
Thursday, December 1 through Saturday, December 3 - Virginia Beach Friends School's 33rd annual Christmas Book and Giving Fair
Featuring a huge selection of new children’s books and kits; handmade crafts and holiday décor; unique fabric art; seasonal baskets (empty and full); hand-knitted/felted clothing and accessories; one-of-a-kind ornaments; original jewelry; handmade soaps, pottery and candles; jams, jellies and fresh-baked goods; musical performances; kids’ make-and-take crafts activities; an estate sale with hundreds of classical CDs for $1 each; native plants from local naturalist Vickie Shufer; and more.
Where: Virginia Beach Friends School 1537 Laskin Rd, Virginia BeachWhen: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free admissionFor more info: Fair will also include an American Red Cross Blood Drive, a Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) pet food drive and a non-perishable food drive to benefit Native Americans in need through Spirit Rising.
Thursday, December 1 - Barnes and Noble Storytimes
10:00AM- Greenbrier B&N
Where: Barnes and Noble Greenbrier 1212 Greenbrier Pkwy, ChesapeakeWhen: 10:00 AMWho: open to the publicHow: www.barnesandnoble.comCost: free
Thursday, December 1 through Sunday, December 25 - Ice Palace at MacArthur Mall
This holiday season, take an enchanted journey into a magical world at the Ice Palace at MacArthur Center. This immersive winter wonderland features a soaring 22’ dome, a magical snow,light show and amazing polar footage from BBC Earth.
Where: MacArthur Center 300 Monticello Avenue, NorfolkWhen: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Sundays 12:00PM-6:00PM)Who: open to the publicCost: FREE admission; fees apply for photos with SantaFor more info: Visit with Santa in an environment unlike any other and have your family’s photo taken on the Ice Throne. The Ice Palace is sure to create magical memories that you and your children will treasure.
Thursday, December 1 - VBPL Events
10:30AM- ARTreach- Let those creative juices flow in this hands-on art workshop provided by MOCA (Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art)- Ages 2-3. Registration is required. Call the library at 385-7790- Pungo Blackwater Library
Where: various Virginia Beach Public LibrariesWhen: 10:30 AMWho: open to the publicHow: www.vbgov.comCost: free
Thursday, December 1 - Tickle My Ears
Geared for pre-kindergarten children, this program takes place on the first Thursday of every month. Stories, songs, and surprises help our young guests appreciate art, as we focus on a different theme or gallery each month. Two sessions are offered each program date, each lasts about 35 minutes. Tickle My Ears is generously supported by Target. 10:30AM/11:30AM
Where: Chrysler Museum of Art 245 W. Olney Rd, NorfolkWhen: 10:30 AMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Thursday, December 1 - World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil
Candlelight vigil in honor of World AIDS Day
Where: Norfolk State UniveristyWhen: 5:00 PMWho: open to the publicHow: http://www.evms.edu/images/stories/HIVAIDS_Resource_Center/newsletter%20oct-nov-%20dec%202011-.pdfCost: free
Friday, December 2 through Saturday, December 3 - Holiday Lights in the Park
The Holiday Trav-L-Park @ 1075 General Booth Blvd.in Va. Beach is having their annual "Holiday Lights in the Park" Dec. 2 & 3 and 9 & 10. Spend the night or the weekend with us at a tent site, RV site or a cabin w/heat and enjoy FREE events including a Reindeer Hayride thru North Pole Village filled with lights and animations, Old Fashioned Bonfire with Hot Chocolate, Family Holiday Scavenger Hunt, Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt and more. Other activities include Snowflake Bingo $ and Crafts at Santa's Workshop $ and Pot Luck Dinner.
Where: Holiday Trav-L Park 1075 General Booth Blvd, Virginia BeachWhen: n/aWho: open to the publicCost: regular camping feesFor more info: CABIN SPECIAL: $30 per night plus tax for a cabin with heat (save $15).
Friday, December 2 - NPL Events
Holiday make and Take- Larchmont Branch
Where: various Norfolk Public LibrariesWhen: 3:30 PMWho: open to the publicHow: www.npl.lib.va.usCost: free
Friday, December 2 - King's Grant Elementary Vendor Fair
Over 20 vendors from various companies will be on hand to help check off items from your holiday shopping list. A portion of proceeds from all sales benefits KGES PTA and our students. Cash and Carry items will be available, plus order and ship direct from each vendor
Where: King's Grant Elementary 612 North Lynnhaven Rd, Virginia BeachWhen: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free admission
Friday, December 2 - FIGURE SKATING EXHIBITION WITH TIDEWATER FIGURE SKATING CLUB
Watch the members of the Tidewater Figure Skating Club twirl, whirl, jump and spin on the ice as they perform routines that are sure to wow you!
Where: MacArthur Center on Ice, NorfolkWhen: 7:30 PM - 8:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Friday, December 2 through Sunday, December 18 - Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
So begins the real story behind Dickens’ A Christmas Carol—the story of Jacob Marley’s heroic behind-the-scenes efforts to save old Scrooge’s soul—and in the process, save his own. Aided by a Bogle, a malicious little hell-sprite with an agenda of his own, their hilarious journey takes them from the Jaws of Death to the Mouth of Hell—and beyond! This irreverent, funny, and ultimately, deeply moving story retells Dickens’ classic with warmth and infectious zest. This thrilling performance is sure to become a holiday classic for generations to come!
Where: Little Theatre of Norfolk 801 Claremont Avenue, NorfolkWhen: 8:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.)Who: open to the publicCost: 17.00 adults, senior, fulltime student and military 14.00, children under 18, 8.00
Friday, December 2 through Sunday, December 4 - Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol"
It wouldn't be the holidays without Dickens' A Christmas Carol at VSC. Ebenezer Scrooge and his travels with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future reawaken the spirit of Christmas in all of us. This timeless tale is a heartwarming tradition for many Hampton Roads families
Where: Wells Theatre Monticello Ave & Tazewell St, NorfolkWhen: 8:00 PM (Sundays 2pm)Who: open to the publicHow: www.vastage.comCost: $33-50
Friday, December 2 - The Virginia Chorale- A Season of Joy
Featuring:- Tomás Luis de Victoria's 'O Magnum Mysterium'- Tarik O'Regan's 'Threshold of Night' (Virginia Chorale premiere)- Seasonal carols and songs in sparkling arrangements. Conducted by Charles Woodward, Interim Artistic Director
Where: Chrysler Museum of Art 245 Olney Rd, NorfolkWhen: 8:00 PMWho: open to the publicHow: Call 757.627.8375, email [email protected]Cost: General admission - $25. Students - $10.For more info: Tckets available at the door one hour prior to performance. www.vachorale.org
Saturday, December 3 - Nauticus Expedition to the North Pole
Stop by for some extra special holiday-themed programs throughout the day, including crafts, stories and films.
Where: Nauticus Waterside Dr, NorfolkWhen: n/aWho: open to the publicCost: Included in regular admission
Saturday, December 3 - Breakfast with Santa
All children and their families are invited to join us for a pancake Breakfast with Santa. Every child will receive a gift and a picture with a Santa.The Nativity Scene will also be open for tours
Where: Monumental United Methodist Church 450 Dinwiddie St, PortsmouthWhen: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AMWho: open to the publicHow: [email protected] or 757-397-1297Cost: freeFor more info: RSVP by December 1
Saturday, December 3 - Surf and Santa 10miler & Frosty's 5k
J&A Racings annual Surf and Santa 10 miler and Frosty's 5k
Where: Virginia Beach Convention CenterWhen: 8:00 AMWho: open to the publicCost: free to spectate; must register to participate in races
Saturday, December 3 - Santa’s Secret Workshop
This outreach program supports St. Mary’s Children’s Home and all proceeds from the days sale will go to the home. Volunteers are needed to help the children shopa dn wrap presents the day of the workshop as well as volunteers on Friday, December 2nd to help set up. Set up begins at 5:00pm. The sale is opened for all, so plan to bring your children or grandchildren and let them shop. All presents are only $3.00. Tell your friends and family to come out and support this wonderful event.
Where: Emmanuel Lutheran Church 3900 Virginia Beach BlvdWhen: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free admission; gifts are $3
Saturday, December 3 - Educator Holiday Shopping
During this special Holiday Shopping Event, pre-K through 12th grade educators enjoy 25% off on books and Toys & Games and 10% off on music and movies with their Educator Discount Card!
Where: B&N Greenbrier 1212 Greenbrier Pkwy, ChesapeakeWhen: 9:00 AMWho: open to the publicHow: www.barnesandnoble.comCost: free
Saturday, December 3 through Sunday, December 4 - Battle of Great Bridge Reenactment
Demonstrations, drills, children's activities and a reenactment!
Where: Reenactment held at 116 Callison Drive, Chesapeake, VA Ceremonies held at 103 Watson Road, Chesapeake, VA at the Construction SiteWhen: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Saturday, December 3 - Sensory Friendly Film "Muppets"
AMC Theatres (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program. In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie.
Where: AMC Theaters- Lynnhaven AMC 18When: 10:00 AMWho: open to the publicCost: regular admission pricesFor more info: Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.
Saturday, December 3 - HRNM- Red, White and Blue Holiday
Explore, discover, and learn with this family fun activity--make your own holiday ornament!
Where: Hampton Roads Naval Museum 1 Waterside Rd, NorfolkWhen: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Saturday, December 3 through Sunday, December 4 - Christmas at the Station
During the Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Society's annual Candlelight Tour, visit the historic 1885 Seaboard Train Station in downtown Suffolk for a wonderful weekend of special events. On Saturday, December 3rd the Suffolk Children's Chorus will perform on the porch at 5:30 pm. A new book on local history, "Chuckatuck: Crossroads in Time" will be featured that day. It was created by the Greater Chuckatuck Historical Foundation
Where: Suffolk Seaboard Railroad Station Museum 326 North Main Street Suffolk VA, 23434When: 10:00 AMWho: open to the publicHow: www.suffolktrainstation.orgCost: freeFor more info: On Sunday, December 4, there will be a booksigning from 1:00 - 4:00 featuring Waverly Traylor and his book "The Great Dismal Swamp-Myth and Legend". This is a collection of true stories and will make a wonderful gift. At 4:00 pm the Liberty Spring Church Choir will present a Christmas music program. Also at the Station there will be toy train exhibits and you may purchase your Candlelight Tour tickets here for $15.
Saturday, December 3 - The Toddler Toolbox
Parents will learn simple strategies to help toddlers work through their tantrums and help them manage their frustrations as they grow and learn new skills. How to set realistic expectations of a toddler's physical, emotional and cognitive behaviors will also be discussed. CHKD Health Center Oakbrooke, 3rd floor
Where: 500 Discovery Dr.
Chesapeake, VAWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: open to the publicHow: Call Sam Fabian at 668-7402 to registerCost: free
Saturday, December 3 - Virginia Beach Farmers Market Holiday open House
Santa, make and take crafts, trees, ornaments, baked goods and more!
Where: Virginia Beach Farmers Market 3640 Dam Neck Rd, Vigrinia BeachWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Saturday, December 3 - The Gift of Giving in the Season of Giving
This is an event to raise awarness for the homeless. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers, crafts for the kids, raffles, and much more.
Where: Foundry United Methodist Church 2801 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia BeachWhen: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Saturday, December 3 - Sugarplum Tea at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Sugarplum Tea Join us for a delightful afternoon with friends and family at the Sugarplum Tea. Meet beautiful and interesting characters from the Nutcracker ballet. Children will wander through the Enchanted Forest before entering the Sugarplum castle and then continue to arts and crafts where they will make a keepsake to remember their visit to the Sugarplum Tea
Where: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts 110 W.Finney Ave, SuffolkWhen: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PMWho: open to the publicCost: $15
Saturday, December 3 - Holiday Nature Crafts for Kids
Join us as we make some nature-inspired crafts for the holidays! Kids and adults will learn how to make wreaths, ornaments, and other projects using natural materials such as oyster shells, pine cones, and leaves.
Where: 4510 Twin Pines Rd. Portsmouth, VA 23703When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: open to the public; kids aged 6-12Cost: free (donations appreciated)
Saturday, December 3 through Sunday, December 4 - The Nutcracker- Virginia Ballet International
Watch young Clara's dream come to life as her Toy Nutcracker saves her from the Evil Rat King and his minions. Witness Dr. Drosselmeyer's magical snow transform Clara and her beloved Nutcracker into a beautiful princess and a handsome prince. Join the royal couple as they travel to exotic and enchanted lands. Waltzing flowers, tiny mice and Mother Ginger's lively brood of acrobatic dancers will steal your hearts and put your entire family in a warm holiday mood.
Where: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts 110 W. Finney Avenue, SuffolkWhen: 3:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: $25 adults; $15 children
Saturday, December 3 - Shiverfest
Don't stay indoors when the temperatures drop this winter! Bring the entire family out to Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation’s Shiverfest. See the park transformed into a winter wonderland with holiday goodies and festive music. The first 50 children to arrive at the Experience the Fun tent will receive a lighted kite to fly on top of the mountain.Santa arrives at 4:00 p.m. on a 1941 restored fire truck provided by Khedive Fire Brigade. Bring your camera to take a photo with Santa before his big night!
Where: Mount Trashmore Edwin Dr, Virginia BeachWhen: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Saturday, December 3 - Holiday Tree Lighting
The ceremony kicks off Chesapeake’s holiday season just before the Great Bridge Jaycees’ Parade. Join the Mayor and City Council members as they light the City’s Christmas tree. A melody of Christmas songs will be presented by the chorus of a Chesapeake Public School.
Where: Chesapeake City Hall 306 Cedar Rd, ChesapeakeWhen: 5:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: freeFor more info: In the case of inclement weather, the parade will be Sunday, Dec. 4, at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 4 - Nativity Collection Display
The Fellowship Hall of Cottage Place UMC highlights this Christmas season by displaying over 150 nativities.
Where: Cottage Place UMC 442 Jamestown AveWhen: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Sunday, December 4 - Mrs. Claus Storytime
Join Mrs. Claus as she reads the classic holiday poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” and other Holiday stories. In Center Court.
Where: Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia BeachWhen: 2:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Sunday, December 4 - Family Fest at MOCA
MOCA hosts FREE Family Fests every other month. Enjoy hands-on art activities insprired by our exhibitions, refreshments, a gallery scavenger hunt and fun for the whole family! Sponsored in part by STIHL
Where: MOCA 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia BeachWhen: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: open to the publicHow: www.virginiamoca.orgCost: free
Sunday, December 4 - Uncle Wiggly's Christmas Carol
Join Uncle Wiggily and his forest friends in this new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. A fun and original play just in time for the holidays. Great fun for the whole family.
Where: MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia BeachWhen: 2:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: $5 at the door
Sunday, December 4 - A Choir of Angels Christmas Concert
Virginia Performances by choral and musical groups representing all of Hampton Roads A free-will offering will benefit Youth and Family services. Featuring seasonal favorites performed by the Mass Choir from the Basilica of St. Mary’s, the Boys Choir of Hampton, and musical groups from Blessed Sacrament, St. Nicholas, St. Mark and Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School.
Where: Church of The Ascension 4853 Princess Anne Road Virginia BeachWhen: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Sunday, December 4 - The Virginia Chorale- A Season of Joy
Featuring:- Tomás Luis de Victoria's 'O Magnum Mysterium'- Tarik O'Regan's 'Threshold of Night' (Virginia Chorale premiere)- Seasonal carols and songs in sparkling arrangements. Conducted by Charles Woodward, Interim Artistic Director
Where: First Presbyterian Church 300 36th Street, Virginia BeachWhen: 4:00 PMWho: open to the publicHow: www.vachorale.orgCost: General admission - $25. Students - $10For more info: Tickets are available at the door one hour prior to performance
Tuesday, December 6 - Elf Academy
Ages 7 and Under will enjoy special holiday activities and when they complete their “Elf Education” each child receives an Official Elf certificate! Court in front of Old Navy
Where: Lynnhaven Mall 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia BeachWhen: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Tuesday, December 6 - Preschool Science Adventures at Nauticus! - Wonderful Weather
These fun programs geared for children ages two to five will be offered on select Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Norfolk Public Library will also present a story time and craft each Preschool Science Adventure Day. Plus, come meet some special guests!
Where: Nauticus Waterside Dr, NorfolkWhen: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: Included in regular admission
Tuesday, December 6 - Family Night at Chick-Fil-A Battlefield
We are having pictures with the Santa Cow and the elf cow, and we will be decorating gingerbread houses with the kids. Free Icedream sundaes to all attendees!!!!!
Where: CHick-Fil-A Battlefield Blvd 1516 Sams Circle, ChesapeakeWhen: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free to attend
Tuesday, December 6 - Virginia Beach Planetarium
Free shows for the public. Doors open at 6:30PM.
Where: Plaza Middle School 3080 S. Lynnhaven Rd, Virginia BeachWhen: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Tuesday, August 21 - NPL Events
1:00PM- Tie Dye your SRP tshirts- Larchmont
Where: various Norfolk Public Library locationsWhen: 1:00 PMWho: open to the publicHow: www.npl.lib.va.usCost: free
Thursday, August 30 - Storytime with Grandma Beach
Join Grandma Beach for a storybook reading, activities and fun! For ages 3-9, must be accompanied by an adult. .
Where: Old Coast Guard Station 24th Street and Atlantic, Virginia BeachWhen: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: Program included in regular museum admissionFor more info: Please call to confirm time and date. Reservations appreciated.
Friday, September 7 - NPL Events
10:30AM- Craft Hope Club- Little Creek Branch
Where: various Norfolk Public LibrariesWhen: n/aWho: open to the publicCost: free
Thursday, September 27 - Kids Karaoke
Free Karaoke for kids
Where: Lendy's 1581 General Booth Blvd, Virginia BeachWhen: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free
Tuesday, October 23 - Family Night
Family Night
Where: Chick-Fil-A Haygood 1097 Independence Blvd, Virginia BeachWhen: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free admission; food and beverages extra
Thursday, November 29 through Monday, December 31 - Winter Wonderland at Hunt Club Farm
Come roast a marshmallow by the fire, drink some hot cocoa, take a stroll in our beautiful Winter Wonderland and our Petting Farm Illuminating for the Holidays! Live animal nativity, children's maze, light display, bonfires, the petting zoo and more!
Where: Hunt Club FarmWhen: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Sat & Sun- 12PM-9PM)Who: open to the publicCost: $7 per person; under 2 is freeFor more info: From November 29th through Dec 14th-Thursdays and Fridays6pm - 9pm, Saturdays and Sundays12pm - 9pm From December 15th - 31st, Everyday from12pm - 9pm *Closed Christmas Day
Friday, November 30 - Ghent Holiday Tree Lighting & Caroling
Kick off Ghent’s Holiday Open House Weekend with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.Join your friends from the Ghent Business Association for a family friendly event to help spread the holiday spirit throughout Ghent. Meet in front of Blair Middle School on Friday for caroling and the annual Ghent Tree Lighting Ceremony. The festivities will kick off as members of Bike Norfolk, dressed in festive attire, along with area church choirs, bike and march down Colley Avenue.
Where: Blair Middle School Spotswood Ave. and Colley Ave.Norfolk, VAWhen: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: freeFor more info: Enjoy music from area churches and school groups. Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies provided by East Coast Bicycles. Get creative with “make & take” crafts sponsored by Kitsch. And, there will be a special appearance by Santa Claus as he helps light the tree. Don’t miss the fun
Friday, November 30 through Saturday, December 1 - Masterworks presents "A Storyland Christmas"
Wonderful for the Whole Family! Masterworks presents "A Storyland Christmas"
Where: 1000 Regent University DrWhen: 7:00 PM (SATURDAY 2:00PM & 7:00PM)Who: OPEN TO THE PUBLICCost: $12 PER PERSONFor more info:
Saturday, December 1 - Kids' Christmas Shop to benefit CHKD
Please join us for this wonderful event where children have the opportunity to shop for gifts on their own (with help from our friendly King's Daughters elves)! Gifts are priced from $2-10 each and every penny goes directly to CHKD. Santa will be there for pictures - don't forget to bring your letter to drop in Santa's mailbox. We promise he'll deliver it to the North Pole! While the children are shopping, grown-ups can enjoy a cup of coffee while shopping our vendors for items like monogrammed gifts, jewelry, children's clothing, beautiful poinsettias and more. Get all your Christmas shopping done early!
Where: St. Patrick Catholic School, 1100 Bolling Avenue, Norfolk, VAWhen: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free admission; pre shopping passes available for $10
Saturday, December 1 - Nautical Holidays
Celebrate the holiday season, and make your own nautical themed holiday ornaments while learning about holiday traditions throughout history!
Where: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and LightshipWhen: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: Adults: $2.00,Students (ages 2-17): $1.00/Infants are free, Military Personnel (with active Military ID): $1.50, Seniors (ages 62 and over): $1.50
Saturday, December 1 - 11th Annual Fair Trade Festival
The Fair Trade Festival seeks to create an inspiring and joyful experience in which the shopper can eat excellent, fairly produced food, experience top quality entertainment by local performing artists, and shop with true peace of mind, knowing that all purchases made at the Festival support a world in which people receive a fair price for their work and therefore can have a decent standard of living.
Where: Seatack Elementary School
Virginia BeachWhen: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: free admissionFor more info: The Fair Trade Festival only included items for sale for which good labor standards can be reasonably verified to be above poverty wages in a local context, in whose production facilities there is a measure of workplace democracy and respect, and whose retailers have a commitment to purchasing and stocking fairly produced items whenever they are available.
Saturday, December 1 - Sports Around the World Family Fun Day
Games, Skills Test, Arts & Crafts...Fun for the whole family!
Where: Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Museum 206 High Street, PortsmouthWhen: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: Free with admission; $7 per person, under 2- free
Sunday, December 2 - Holiday Pet Photos with Santa
Gather your furry friends for a special holiday photo oppportunity with Santa!
Where: MacArthur Mall 300 Monticello Avenue, NorfolkWhen: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PMWho: open to the publicCost: Regular photo package prices applyFor more info: repeats December 9, 2012
Monday, December 3 through Friday, December 7 - TBTO Holiday Train Show
Enjoy the Tidewater Big Train Operators Club Holiday Train Show. The display is FREE to attend. Our club excepts donations and will have a Thomas the Tank G Scale train set raffle during the week. Santa will be attending most days. The church youth group sells hot cocoa and sodas and popcorn. The church will have a live nativity on several evenings
Where: Avalon Church of Christ 844 Woodstock Rd. Va. BeachWhen: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: open to the publicHow: www.tbto.orgCost: FREEFor more info: Monday-Friday, 6pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, December 5 through Saturday, December 22 - Holidays in the City Model Train Exhibit provided by the Atlantic Coast S Gaugers
Model trains have become synonymous with the holiday season and this is a display worth bringing the entire family to visit, not to mention a welcome break for all from the holiday hustle and bustle.Of special interest to our smallest conductors is the “Thomas the Tank Engine” display which can be conducted by little engineers as they can pretend to be in their own version of Sodor Island. Something of import to model train collectors, if there’s a minor repair needed for one of your cars, bring it down to the exhibit and one of Atlantic Coast S Gaugers take a look at it.
Where: Selden Arcade 208 E. Main St, NorfolkWhen: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Sat 10:00AM-5:00PM)Who: open to the publicHow: www.theselden.comCost: FREEFor more info: Open Wednesdays through Sundays
Friday, December 14 through Sunday, December 16 - Holiday Melody: The Tradition
Another spirited edition of the all-singing, all-dancing tribute to the most festive season of the year. The perfect way to kick off the holidays with family and friends.
Where: Sandler Center for Performing Arts 201 Market St, Virginia BeachWhen: 8:00 PM (Additional shows at 2:00PM on 12/15 & 12/16)Who: open to the publicCost: Tickets: Friday & Saturday Night ; Sunday Matinee: $47, $52 Saturday Matinee: $37, S42
Wednesday, January 2 through Monday, January 21 - Macarthur on Ice
There's only one place to skate outdoors this holiday season!- at MacArthur Center, where you'll always find something special! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the best skating extravaganza Norfolk has ever seen. With public skating, ice carving demonstratings, lessons, skating with the Admirals and more, MacArthur Center is the place to be this holiday season!
Where: MacArthur Center NorfolkWhen: 10:00 AM (**times vary**)Who: open to the publicCost: Regular admission is $6 for skating, $5 for skate rental.
Military personnel and their family members (must show valid military ID to receive discount) receive $2 off the admission priceFor more info: ** dates and time http://www.shopmacarthur.com/macOnIce_calendar
Tuesday, January 8 - Twisted Tuesdays
Twisted Tuesday $1.50 movies at Cinema Cafe
Where: Cinema Cafe Pembroke and Greenbrier locations ONLYWhen: 10:00 AMWho: open to the publicHow: www.cinema-cafe.comCost: $1
Tuesday, January 8 - Barnes and Noble Storytimes
10:00AM- MacArthur Center B&N
10:00AM- Greenbrier B&N
10:30AM- Lynnhaven Mall B&N
Where: Barnes and Noble locationsWhen: 10:00 AMWho: open to the publicHow: www.barnesandnoble.comCost: free
Tuesday, January 8 - Toddler Tuesdays at the VA Aquarium
Bring your preschoolers on Tuesdays for this age-appropriate program that includes stories, songs, and an adventure in the Aquarium. On the third Tuesday of the month, we feature a puppet show. These 30-minute programs are held in the Marsh Pavilion
Where: Virginia Aquarium 717 General Booth Blvd, Virginia BeachWhen: 11:00 AMWho: open to the publicCost: free with admission
Tuesday, January 8 - Zoo Tales
Join us every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. for story time at the Zoo. Enjoy a great book and possibly meet an animal or two. Locations and stories will vary. Check flyers at the ticket booths on Tuesdays for locations inside the Zoo. Zoo Tales is included with Zoo admission.
Where: Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St, NorfolkWhen: 11:00 AMWho: open to the publicCost: free with admission
Thursday, February 7 - Chesapeake Planetarium
These programs are provided as a free service of the Chesapeake Public School System. January- “Exploring The Night Sky”-An introduction to the world of astronomy and stargazing will be our topic. We will demonstrate the basic use of a telescope and other optical instruments for observing the night sky. After the program we will observe through the planetarium’s large telescope (weather permitting).
Where: 312 Cedar Rd, ChesapeakeWhen: 8:00 PMWho: open to the publicCost: Free (see below)For more info: Due to limited seating, reservations are necessary and may be made by telephoning Chesapeake Public Schools between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays. (757-547-0153)
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St. Nicholas Day Stocking
It's December and time to think "Christmas". Also, November 30th marked St. Nicholas Day. Christmas stockings originated with St. Nicholas, so this week's craft is centered around these traditional items! If you have missed past crafts, check out my kids frugal fun page!
Materials
Brown Paper Shopping Bag
Yarn
Hole Punch
Desired Decorations
Desired Gift Contents
Directions:
1. Cut a big stocking shape on both sides of the shopping bag and stack the 2 cutouts.
2. Using the hole puncher, punch holes outlining the stocking shapes.
3. Have ...
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Holiday Fun Jars
Whether you are looking for a cute gift for a family member, something to use as table decorations, or just something to keep the kids busy on these long days leading up to Christmas, Holiday Discovery Jars are just what you need!
In a nutshell, kids are putting stuff into an empty water bottle to create something fun to look at and play with. It's the "stuff" you put in that makes this really fun and unique! This is truly one of those crafts that kids of all ages ...
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Winter Tortellini Soup
Soups are a still a great way to feed your family a healthy, hearty and inexpensive meal. And who can turn down and hot bowl of soup after a cold winters day? Add a roll or a piece of delicious corn bread and you will be nothing less than a rock star! For the night that is. Our Winter Tortellini Soup packs lots of fiber and is sure to fill bellies to the brim! Melt butter in pan and fry carrots and shallots on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add ...
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