Our family just moved to the Norfolk-area last month. And with an energetic three-year-old on my tail, my first priority was to scope out all the best area parks. Do you follow us on Instagram? Don't miss our reel. Here are five great playgrounds to add to your list: Fun Forest at Chesapeake City Park [...]
Here’s a list of some activities for the kiddos near Norfolk and Hampton: Valentine's Day Grams at Oceanfront Area Library The Oceanfront Area Library in Virginia Beach hosts an arts and crafts event for your little one to make “Valentines Day Grams” for a special family member or friend! Registration is not required and it [...]
Thanksgiving is only a week away! For military families living in the Norfolk and Hampton Roads region, there are some great options for eating out and giving back this season. Here's a quick list: Where to Grab Thanksgiving Dinner Hank’s Filling Station – Get a back yard smoked turkey, fixin’s, and even dessert from Hank’s [...]
Fall is the best time to get outside, drink some cider, pick some pumpkins, and more! Here is a list we’ve compiled of activities across Hampton Roads: Chesapeake Oyster and South Festival Oct 31: Looking for a free event to attend on Halloween? First Baptist Church South Hill is having their Annual Scientific Fall Festival [...]
Downtown Norfolk is home to many hidden gems and locals’ favorites. What’s even better is that everything is within walking distance so pack a good pair of shoes and your sense of adventure! If you have friends and family in town, here's a great one-day itinerary: Morning: Elizabeth River Trail, Nauticus & Freemason District Start [...]
Are you stationed near Norfolk? The holidays are well underway and here are six great events not to miss: WinterFest on the Wisconsin Each year, the USS Wisconsin transforms into one of the best and biggest light displays of the year with over 650,000 lights. As you meander throughout the ship, you will see lights [...]
Having a big family gathering? Maybe you just moved to the area and still have boxes to unpack and you just don’t feel like cooking? Either way, the Hampton Roads area has a lot of options for your Thanksgiving feast. Whether you love to cook or would rather have a meal prepared for you, below [...]
With Halloween just around the corner (18 days), make sure you embrace the spooky season and explore local events at your duty station! If you're stationed in Norfolk, there's plenty of scary fun happening throughout Hampton Roads. Here's four events we have our eyes on: Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Sept. 10th-Oct. 31st This fan favorite [...]
The Norfolk/ Virginia Beach area has quite a few memorable experiences to par take in! Many are activities to add to your duty station bucket list or easy ways to have great experiences when families come to visit. Glass Blowing at the Chrysler Museum Image from Chrysler Museum Located at the Chrysler Museum of Art [...]
