Family things to do in Hampton, VA tonight and this week

Dedicated time for children ages 0–4 to play and explore in Adventure Gym in a relaxed setting.

A homeschool arts and crafts class for ages 4-11, part of a late fall session of mosaic, clay, wood and bead projects.

This is a homeschool arts and crafts class for ages 7 to 12 at Lily Pad Pottery.

Group story and a small craft at the animal shelter, followed by time to read to the shelter pets.

A 1:00 pm homeschool arts and crafts class for ages 11 to 17 at Lily Pad Pottery, a walk-in studio in downtown Elizabeth City where visitors paint pottery and make DIY crafts.

Kids get two free games a day. Registration must be renewed every year.

All-you-can-eat pizza on family skate night. Free pizza ends at 8. Skaters pay $12 and non-skaters $6. Wednesdays are a family music mix; Thursdays are gospel and Christian.

Half-hour storytime with open play before and after, for little ones. $10.

Preschool STEAM: preschoolers and kindergartners experiment and problem-solve with STEAM activities. For ages 3-5.

Stories and songs for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Free, with spots reserved by picking up a ticket at the youth desk.

Stories, songs and fingerplays that caregivers bounce and play along with, meant to start a child's love of reading.

A lively storytime made just for two-year-olds, building early literacy through interactive books and songs.

Walk-in storytime with new and classic picture books for anyone who loves to read, especially kids. No sign-up needed.

Storytime at three Portsmouth libraries: Manor, Cradock and Churchland.

STEAM enrichment for homeschool families at Grissom Library, designed as a stand-alone supplement to what children are already learning at home.

A story time for babies ages 0 to 18 months, built around stories, songs, bounces and play.

A story time at the Manor branch of Portsmouth’s library, also held at the Cradock and Churchland branches.

Storytime held at the Manor, Cradock and Churchland libraries in Portsmouth.

A story and playtime session at My Gym, with songs and puppet shows along the way.

Interactive history games and puzzles for children ages 8 to 12, with Native Americans as one theme.

Kids get two free games a day. Registration must be renewed every year.

"God's Eye" Kids' Weaving Workshop (5+) in Camden.

Hands-on experiments and activities that explore science, technology and engineering alongside art and math.

STEAM Team: Nature Detectives, hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math experiments and activities.

A homeschool event where you can watch a brick kiln fired, with s'mores along the way. $8.

Family night at the skate center: skating to a family music mix, with all-you-can-eat pizza. $12 skaters, $6 non-skaters.

Stories and sensory activities introducing ABCs and 123s for newborns to 24 months.

A storytime built around Laura Numeroff's If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, followed by crafts, snacks and a visit from a mouse guest.

Dedicated time for children ages 0–4 to play and explore in Adventure Gym in a relaxed setting.

Storytime with stories, music and crafts.

A bilingual storytime of books and songs in English and Spanish. All ages welcome, and no registration is required.

Kids ages 7 to 14 learn the basics of several sports, including basketball and pickleball, then practice them in games.

An evening of games and activities for kids at the Kempsville Recreation Center, with TR staff on hand to answer parents' and guardians' questions about programs and services.

A class at Sew Unik in Virginia Beach where kids paint and sew their own tote, blending creativity and art.

Sensory Day: a calm, welcoming time before opening hours, with lowered music and softer sound levels, for all ages.

Free baby open play at Great Neck Area Library, a social event where a caregiver and child play and socialize with others in the community, not a traditionally structured program.

An interactive storytime for children ages 3 to 5 that builds early literacy and helps little learners get ready for school. Parents and caregivers are welcome to observe.

Walk-in storytime with new and classic picture books for anyone who loves to read, especially kids. No sign-up needed.

Bookstore storytime with a few stories and an activity.

An adults-only, race-themed evening supporting the Portsmouth Museums Foundation at the Children's Museum of Virginia. For $100, guests enjoy race-themed bites, wine, beer, entertainment, a silent auction, and access to explore the museum.

An overnight sleepover at the Aquarium for families and friends, with nautical night lights, late-night surprises and animal encounters. The next day's Aquarium admission is included.

A sensory-friendly session at Surge Adventure Park for children with special needs, with no loud music or flashing lights.

Sensory Play Sunday lets children with special needs enjoy Surge Adventure Park without loud music or flashing lights. $7.99.