Tomorrow April 3rd from 10am-1pm, Michael’s is having a free event to decorate Easter pails. Call ahead to make sure your store is participating.

Thanks, Thrifty Mama!

I’ve put together more of a list for activities for children on Easter.  Look for signs at local churches as you drive by or at the church you attend.  I’ve seen them everywhere.  You can usually find activities on or around Easter Sunday that are FREE. 

I mentioned Eggstravaganza in Chesapeake HERE.

The Easter Bunny and Great Egg Hunt– $5 fee
For children up to age 12. Bring the kids to Lee Hall for our fifth annual Easter Egg hunt. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for games and photo ops. A great family event!

When:
Saturday, April 03, 2010
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
 
Location:
Lee Hall Mansion
163 Yorktown Road Newport News, VA 23603

Hunt Club Farm’s Easter Egg Hunt-$12 adult/$7 children
Visit the Easter Bunny & Find Easter Eggs!  DJ with Fun Music & Games, Petting Farm, Farm- Tour Hayrides & Unlimited Inflatable Rides!!!
**Call (757)427-9520 for Advance Reservations**

When:
Saturday-Sunday April 3rd-4th
10am-5pm

Location:
Hunt Club Farm
2388 London Bridge Road Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Bass Pro Shops-FREE
Egg Hunt (ages 8 and under)
Saturday-Sunday March 27th-28th
Saturday-Sunday April 3rd-4th
2-3pm

4X6 Photo with Easter Bunny
Saturday-Sunday March 27th-28th (11am-3pm)
Saturday-Sunday April 3rd-4th (11am-3pm)
Monday-Friday March 29th-April 2nd (6-8pm)

Make Your own Sun Catcher
Saturday-Sunday March 27th-28th
Begins at noon

Make Easter Decorations
Saturday-Sunday April 3rd-4th
Begins at noon

Thanks, SouthernSavers!

Egg Hunt at Fairfield Shopping Center-FREE
(No link-saw sign)
Egg hunt and pizza provided by Dominos

When:
Saturday April 3rd
2-4pm

Where:
Fairfield Shopping Center-Virginia Beach
Intersection of Kempsville Rd. and Providence Rd

Checkout these links for other area activities:
Where to Find an Easter Egg Hunt
HamptonRoads.com-search results

*I’m sure Michael’s and Toys R Us will also have crafts or events

HamptonRoadsMommies.com is sponsoring a “Spirit Night” at Chick-fil-A!

Monday, April 5th
5:00pm until 8:00pm
Chick-fil-A at Battlefield Blvd.
1516 Sam’s Circle

It’s a Pajama Party!!!
Stop by Chick-fil-A at Battlefield Blvd. dressed in your PJ’s for dinner on the designated “Spirit Night” and Chick-fil-A will donate 10% of the evenings sales to http://www.hamptonroadsmommies.com/

*They will have fliers to hand out to those who come in w/out one to give to cashier when ordering*

Did you know Chick-fil-A has kids night once a week?  Check you local Chick-fil-A to see which night you can entertain the kiddos while you relax.  I hear they also have free wi-fi.
 
This post will have a permanent home on the event/kid fun page

Here’s a list of all the 2010 events sponsored by the Chesapeake Parks and Recreation Department with the exception of Eggstravaganza on April 3rd that was already posted.  There’s not too many that I  think kids would enjoy, but I’m posting something for everyone.  Some of the events didn’t state a fee, so you’ll see a question mark beside those events. 

Again, I just did a copy and paste of the descriptions

Dismal Swamp Stomp– Entry Fee
4th Annual Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon and the 3rd Annual Children’s Half-Mile Cub Run in beautiful Chesapeake, Virginia.

When:
Saturday, April 17th
Halfmarathom-8am
Cub Run-11:30am

Location:
The Dismal Swamp Canal Trail off Route 17, Chesapeake

Paddle for the Border-Event CLOSED

When:
Saturday, May 1st

American Indian Festival-FREE
Celebration features American Indian storytelling, traditional dancing and demonstrations. Native jewelry, crafts, and food vendors.

When:
Saturday-Sunday June 5 and 6th
10am-6pm

Location:
Chesapeake City Park (900 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake)

“Under the Stars” Performance Series at the Bagley-FREE?
In 2004, the Fine Arts Commission launched an inaugural Under the Stars performance series to showcase the Robert G. “Buddy” Bagley stage at City Park.
Not a lot of details here!

When:
Saturday, July 3rd

Location:
Chesapeake City Park (900 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake)

4th of July Celebration at Lakeside Park-FREE
Parade, entertainment, food, games and paddleboat rides. Lots of family fun!

When:
Saturday, July 3rd
Parade 10am
Opening ceremonies and entertainment 11am

Location:
Lakeside Park (1441 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake, VA)

10th Annual Chesapeake Open Horseshoe Tournament-Entry Fee
The tournament is open to the public Friday with finals held Sunday. Pre-registration is advised, but on-site registrations will be accepted. A sanctioned tournament will be held Saturday. Monetary prizes will be awarded to top finishers.

When:
Friday-Sunday, July 9-11

Location:
Chesapeake City Park (900 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake)

The Chesapeake Criterium Bike Race-Entry Fee
This is a great opportunity for families to experience top level bike racing in Chesapeake! There will be races for all United States Cycling Federation Categories. Prize money will be awarded to top finishers in each category.
 
When:
Saturday, August 14th
 
Location:
Parking and registration will be at The Great Bridge Community Center.
 
Symphony UNDER THE STARS-FREE?
In 2004, the Fine Arts Commission launched an inaugural Under the Stars performance series to showcase the Robert G. “Buddy” Bagley stage at City Park.
Not a lot of details here!

When:
Sunday, September 5

Location:
Chesapeake City Park (900 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake)

Heritage Days-FREE?
Heritage Days celebrates traditional rural skills passed from generation to generation that tie back to early colonists, highlighting artistic skills and crafts associated with our ancestors’ daily lives.

When:
Saturday-Sunday, September 18 and 19
10 a.m. to 4 pm

Location:
Chesapeake City Park (900 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake)

Bark in the Park-Entry Fee
Chesapeake Humane Society’s 13th Annual Bark in the Park Dog Walk & Fun Fest! Put on your walking shoes and join us for a fun-packed day to raise money for our animals.

When:
Sunday, October 3
TBD?

Location:
Chesapeake City Park (900 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake)

Ghost Train at NWRP-Entry Fee
Ride the terrifying train and see the haunts and ghouls of the haunted woods of Northwest River Park . . .

When:
Thursday-Saturday, October 21-23 and October 28-30

Location:
Northwest River Park

Indian River Christmas Craft Show-FREE
The show features over 90 quality crafters from throughout the region.

When:
Saturday-Sunday, November 20-21
10am-5pm and 12pm-4pm

Location:
Indian River High School

Battle of Great Bridge-FREE?
This two-day event is held the first weekend of December at the Great Bridge “bridge”, which is the original site of the Battle of Great Bridge on December 9, 1775. Step back in time with us.

When:
Saturday-Sunday, December 4-5
10am-4pm

Location:
116 Callison Dr, Chesapeake

*List of events found HERE

**There may be a parking fee at Chesapeake City Park-see comment**

These events will have a permanent home under the Events/Kid Fun Page

This post is all about events held at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront through August. All events are FREE admission unless otherwise stated.  The point of this blog is to not only give you coupons and save money on grocery’s. It will be a place to find ways to entertain your family on a budget and more!

This post will have a permanent home in the Event/Kid fun Page at the top of the site.  I plan to have all the local events I currently have up and organized by the end of the month.  More events and cheap activity ideas will be posted as they arise such as free movies dates and bowling.
FYI:  I basically did a cut and paste of the descriptions

Wild Wheels Cruisin’ Weekend– $10 Fee (adults)
The ALL NEW Wild Wheels Cruisin’ Weekend features multiple events along the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront over three days! Hot rods, street machines, classic cars, and trucks vie for prizes, and thousands of car enthusiasts and families view the 300 vehicles on display.

When:
Saturday, April 17, 2010 (All day) – Sunday, April 18, 2010 (All day)
Select Show times on boardwalk=FREE

Location:
19th Street and Pacific Avenue Municipal Lot and the Boardwalk

Gospelfest Virginia Beach-FREE
Inspiring sounds of Southern gospel, gospel hip hop, and praise music. Local and regional gospel dance groups, quartets, powerful vocalists, and gospel music choirs celebrate a genre of music that needs to be seen AND heard. (click link for schedule)

When:
Saturday, April 24, 2010 (All day) – Sunday, April 25, 2010 (All day)

Location:
17th Street Park

Atlantic Coast Kite Festival presented by The Oceanfront Inn-FREE
Kite fliers and spectators of all ages experience a visual feast at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival! Held in two cities over the weekend, this popular event features a variety of activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados.

When:
Saturday, May 1, 2010 (All day) – Sunday, May 2, 2010 (All day)

Location:
17th Street Park-On the beach between 16th and 18th Streets
Also, held at Courthouse Galleries in Portsmouth– Portsmouth City Park

East Coast She Crab Soup Classic-Tickets
The East Coast She Crab Soup Classic is an open competition among restaurants.
The event is open to 25 competitors. The public is charged a nominal fee to enter the event. Each paying guest receives a sheet that is stamped at each restaurant’s station, allowing everyone to sample each offering.

When:
Saturday, May 1, 2010 (All day)

Location:
24th Street Park

PANorama Caribbean Music Festival-FREE
The PANorama Caribbean Music Fest is a musical adventure set to the soothing sounds of steel pan music. The festival’s casual atmosphere appeals to the island community and people of all ages who are intrigued by the unique sounds and style of steel drum music!

When:
Friday, May 7, 2010 (All day) – Saturday, May 8, 2010 (All day)

Location:
24th Street Park

Charles Barker Toyota Scion Monsters on the Beach-Tickets*
Monster Trucks battle for ultimate sand domination! This family-targeted event is loud, fast, and exciting. A course is built right on the beach at 6th Street, with bleachers overlooking from the boardwalk. Sand dunes and junk cars combine to make the race course fast and fun for drivers and spectators alike. This is a ticketed event, with prices designed to fit the family budget. Each of the four shows is approximately 2 hours in length. (Click link for show times!)

Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at gate

*Hint: Squish up on the sides on the bleachers for FREE-not as good of a view but still get the idea, usually other activities going on at the same time

When:
Friday, May 7, 2010 (All day) – Sunday, May 9, 2010 (All day)

Location:
On the boardwalk between 4th and 8th Streets

Beach Music Weekend-FREE
Beach Music Weekend blends the best of the “oldies” with dancing under the stars in a jam-packed blast to the past! Settle into the sand as the top Beach Music bands from up and down the East Coast descend on the Virginia Beach oceanfront in a nostalgic salute to the “good old days” of cool cars and hot tunes. (Click link for Schedule)

When:
Thursday, May 13, 2010 (All day) – Sunday, May 16, 2010 (All day)

Location:
On the beach at 30th Street

World Music Drum Festival-FREE
The World Music Drum Festival features ground-breaking percussionists who explore with audiences a world of sound in instruments of all timbres, tones, and sizes, with unrivalled showmanship and an adventurous soul!

When:
Saturday, May 22, 2010 (All day)

Location:
17th Street Park

Remember the Music Remember the Heroes-FREE
Remember the Music/Remember the Heroes presents live bands representing different musical genres on three stages. The “Heroes Walk” display stretches along the boardwalk from 17th to 31st Streets. Original essays written by local high school students are reproduced on four by eight foot banners easily read by passers-by. These essays describe the military conflicts in which the United States has been involved throughout history. They help to remind us of the price that has been paid and is still being paid today by the United States military.

When:
Friday, May 28, 2010 (All day) – Sunday, May 30, 2010 (All day)

Location:
17th Street Park
24th Street Park
31st Street Park

Hardee’s Latin Fest-FREE
Based on a popular Latin festival in Miami, the Virginia Beach version retains the key ingredients of good food, family participation, and first-rate Latin music. (click link for schedule)

When:
Friday, June 11, 2010 (All day) – Saturday, June 12, 2010 (All day)

Location:
24th Street Park

Sandstock – A Tribute to Rock and Roll-FREE
“Sandstock” – a Beach-inspired variation on “Woodstock” – is a tribute to the music of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s that “rocked our world!” National and local tribute artists who run the gamut and cover performers like Led Zeppelin to Queen to Journey crank out hit after hit on multiple stages at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. (click link for schedule)

When:
Friday, June 25, 2010 (All day) – Sunday, June 27, 2010 (All day)

Location:
17th Street Park
24th Street Park
31st Street Park

Stars and Stripes Explosion-FREE
Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages attract tens of thousands of visitors and residents of Hampton Roads to a “star-spangled” salute to this great country of ours at Stars & Stripes Explosion! Musical acts offer something for everyone with tribute bands saluting some of the biggest names in music. The show segues into a spectacular fireworks show at 9:30pm that explodes over the ocean in a burst of colors and patterns!

When:
Sunday, July 4, 2010 – 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Location:
17th Street Park
24th Street Park
31st Street Park
On the beach at 20th Street

Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge-FREE
The Crab is King at this one-of-a-kind event that’s fun for the whole family! Along with the Crustacean 500 race, participants may enter the Miss Curvaceous Crustacean Beauty Pageant.

When:
Saturday, July 10, 2010 – 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location:
On the beach at 30th Street

Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion and 17th Street Art Festival-FREE
Two distinct and fantastic art events unfold along the beautiful Virginia Beach Oceanfront at the Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion and 17th Street Art Festival. At the Chalk the Walk, participants draw four by four foot chalk drawings right on the boardwalk! The 17th Street Art Festival is held simultaneously in the 17th Street Park. This unique art show is dedicated to local and regional artists.

When:
Saturday, July 24, 2010 – 10:00am – 7:00pm

Location:
17th Street Park
On the beach between 16th and 18th Streets

FunkFest-FREE
A new spin on an existing festival, FunkFest celebrates the music generated over the years by influential legends such as James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton, and The Ohio Players.
This year’s FunkFest will feature Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players, the Dazz Band, and Con Funk Shon.

When:
Friday, August 27, 2010 (All day) – Saturday, August 28, 2010 (All day)

Location:
24th Street Park

Taken from the Beach Street USA website

*please use your judgment in deciding which events are appropriate for your child

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Take the kids to make a cute lady bug pot to celebrate National Craft Month at Michael’s TODAY, March 14th from 1-3pm.  Event is FREE with purchase of clay pot and saucer at $1 each. 

Bring your camera and watch the kids enjoy an Easter event, Eggstravaganza sponsored by the Chesapeake Park and Recreation Center.

When: Saturday, April 3rd

Time: 10am-12 pm (Egg Hunt at 11am)

Location: Chesapeake City Park (900 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake)

Info: Games, bonnet and basket contests, sing-a-longs, pony rides, arts and crafts, and animal displays are some of the fun things we’ll do! Enjoy the grand entrance of Peter Cottontail himself!

FREE Admission

Get more details HERE

Not all the events I post will be Parks and Recreation events, but I like that they are FREE.