Babygarten @ Van Wyck
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents.
Free
Arts in Virginia Beach
Upcoming arts events around Virginia Beach.
110 events
Tuesday, October 20
Unplugged Corner for Teens
The Unplugged Corner provides a dedicated space for teens to connect with peers, screen-free, with a different activity each month!
Free
Nerdy Art for Adults
Free
Wednesday, October 21
Yarn Club
Free
Thursday, October 22
Day of the Dead (Teen Zone Time)
During the month of October, the Teen Zone is getting loaded with festive Day of the Dead crafts and treats!
Free
TeenTober
Happy Spooky Season! There will be (not-so) scary movies and frighteningly fun activities every Thursday.
Free
Fall Bookmark Making
Free
Tween Scene
A safe space just for tweens! Come hang out, meet new friends, play games and try out our activity bins.
Free
Craft Night @ Tucker
Free
Friday, October 23
Digital Photography: Portraits
Take your portrait photography to the next level in this fun, hands-on workshop designed for photographers who are comfortable shooting in manual mode and want to build confidence photographing people.
Price: see link
1, 2, 3, Play with Me @ Lafayette
1-2-3 Play With Me is an exciting interactive playgroup for kids ages 1-4 and their parents or caregivers.
Free
Saturday, October 24
Wild Tykes
Wild Tykes is a drop-in program recommended for kids aged 3-5 and their favorite adults!
Price: see link
Macabre Paint Party
Learn about the history of the macabre in art and then paint your own gruesome masterpiece.
Free
Experience India
Experience India with Norfolk Public Library! Learn about traditional garments and spices during a spice tray demonstration.
Free
Cardboard Creations
Interested in a fun way to relax and get creative? We'll get together to take on a new creation from cardboard each month.
Free
Sunday, October 25
Looking to Learn: Art & Storytime
Children ages 3–8 and their caregivers are invited to join us each month as we look, learn, and make in response to themes from our current exhibitions.
Price: see link
Monday, October 26
Tuesday, October 27
Wrapped In Warmth: No-Sew Fabric Pumpkins
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Free
Babygarten @ Van Wyck
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents.
Free
Spooky Stickers @ Janaf
Design stickers with a frightful twist! Create your own spooky, cute or creepy Halloween sticker art.
Free
Feyre's Dresser Painting
Celebrate the release of the newest “A Court of Thorns and Roses” book by painting a mini dresser like Feyres’ dresser.
Free
Wednesday, October 28
Yarn Club
Free
Spooky Stories @ Janaf
It's a spooky good time of stories, hair-raising crafts, and ghostly good fun.
Free
Thursday, October 29
Day of the Dead (Teen Zone Time)
The Teen Zone is getting loaded with festive Day of the Dead treats!
Free
TeenTober
Happy Spooky Season! There will be (not-so) scary movies and frighteningly fun activities every Thursday.
Free
Spooky Skeleton Makeup Workshop @ Tucker
Learn how to create dramatic, spooky Halloween looks in this step‑by‑step masterclass led by GOREgeous Makeup by Liv (find her on Facebook).
Free
Friday, October 30
1, 2, 3, Play with Me @ Lafayette
1-2-3 Play With Me is an exciting interactive playgroup for kids ages 1-4 and their parents or caregivers.
Free
Saturday, October 31
Trick or Treat Carnival
Join us for a Trick-or-Treat Carnival! Enjoy carnival games, activities, BOO!
Free ✓ 2 sources
Wednesday, November 4
Artist in Residence: Andy Harris
Engage with a working artist creating on site in conjunction with the Made in VA Biennial .
Price: see link
Yarn Club
Free
Mini Monets
Unleash your child’s inner artist with Mini Monets, a monthly library program that introduces kids to the world of art each month, spotlighting a famous artist style.
Free
Friday, November 6
First Art: Studio Art Class for Ages 2–5 (with caregiver)
Price: see link
Saturday, November 7
UFOs - Unfinished Objects/Projects Adult Craft Meet-Up
Something new for all you crafty procrastinators or space challenged artisans…bring-your-own-unfinished projects and meet some other crafty adults at the RMP Maker Studio on the first Saturday of the month from 10-2.
Free
First Art: Studio Art Class for Ages 2–5 (with caregiver)
Price: see link
Drawing and Painting: Portraits
Explore the art of portraiture while building your drawing and painting skills in this hands-on workshop for teens.
Price: see link
Tuesday, November 10
Art for Adults: Open Studio @ Janaf
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Free
Wednesday, November 11
Yarn Club
Free
Thursday, November 12
Scrapbooking Club
Free
Friday, November 13
Saturday, November 14
Christmas Card Remix
Time to get ready for the holidays! Upcycle old Christmas cards and transform them into new ones to share!
Free
Upcycle Fest with Keep Norfolk Beautiful
REPURPOSE - REINVENT - REIMAGINE JOIN US FOR: Upcycled Crafts Repairing and Mending Workshops & More!
Free
Sunday, November 15
Glass Fusing with Metallics
In this one-day workshop, you’ll be inspired by the use of metallic materials in the art throughout our galleries while learning the basics of fusing glass.
Price: see link
Tuesday, November 17
Homemade for the Holidays: Holiday Painting
Paint the autumn chill away and create a work of art for yourself or a loved one.
Free
Nerdy Art for Adults
Free
Wednesday, November 18
Yarn Club
Free
Thursday, November 19
Color and Calm: Chill Adult Coloring
Need a moment to recharge? Join us for Color & Calm, a quiet, welcoming space where adults can relax with coloring sheets and soft lo-fi music.
Free
Freestyle Diamond Painting
Are you tired of being boxed in by pre-printed canvases and rigid color charts?
Free
Friday, November 20
Saturday, November 21
Homemade for the Holidays: Candle Making
Craft gifts from the heart for the ones you love! Make your own custom candle to gift to a loved one or keep for your enjoyment.
Free
Holiday Craft Show
Price: see link
SEW-cial Club (Teens & YA)
Calling all beginner sewists (ages 13-25)! Join RMP Maker Studio for some introductory sewing programs designed for teens/young adults on select Saturdays at noon.
Free
The Crafty Readers Society Book Club
(Please note that participants are expected to read the chosen novels, not simply attend for crafts.) Crafty and bookish?
Free
Fear No Ice
Join us on Saturday, November 21 for a Virginia Beach oceanfront exclusive event: Fear No Ice!
Price: see link
Sunday, November 22
Holiday Craft Show
Price: see link
Looking to Learn: Art & Storytime
Children ages 3–8 and their caregivers are invited to join us each month as we look, learn, and make in response to themes from our current exhibitions.
Price: see link
Tuesday, November 24
Wrapped in Stories: Textile Cord Bracelets
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Free
Wednesday, November 25
Yarn Club
Free
Wednesday, December 2
Yarn Club
Free
Thursday, December 3
Homemade for the Holidays : Body Scrubs
Make your own 4oz salt or sugar body scrub using provided fragrances.
Free
Friday, December 4
First Art: Studio Art Class for Ages 2–5 (with caregiver)
Price: see link
Saturday, December 5
UFOs - Unfinished Objects/Projects Adult Craft Meet-Up
Something new for all you crafty procrastinators or space challenged artisans…bring-your-own-unfinished projects and meet some other crafty adults at the RMP Maker Studio on the first Saturday of the month from 10-2.
Free
The Crafty Readers Society Book Club
(Please note that participants are expected to read the chosen novels, not simply attend for crafts.) Crafty and bookish?
Free
Sunday, December 6
PRISMS Art Camp Exhibition 2026 Closing Reception
Campers, families, and friends are invited to join us for a special closing reception with light refreshments to celebrate the exhibition.
Price: see link
Tuesday, December 8
Art for Adults: Open Studio @ Janaf
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Free
Pretlow Paints
Free
Wednesday, December 9
Yarn Club
Free
Thursday, December 10
Scrapbooking Club
Free
Holiday Diamond Painting @ Tucker
Create sparkling holiday‑themed greeting cards in this relaxing, adults‑only diamond painting workshop.
Free
Homemade for the Holidays : Candle Making
Make your own custom candle to gift to a loved one or keep for your enjoyment.
Free
Friday, December 11
Saturday, December 12
Holiday Paint Party
Join us for a winter-landscape-themed Paint Party in the Terrace room on the 3rd floor.
Free
Winter Wonderland
Celebrate the holiday season with crafts from around the world, live music, Christmas movies, snowflake bingo, a scavenger hunt and spirited snowball fights.
Free
First Art: Studio Art Class for Ages 2–5 (with caregiver)
Price: see link
Tuesday, December 15
Homemade for the Holidays: Custom Totes
It's cold out, but your creativity can still blossom! Select from a variety of iron-on patches and materials to design your own tote bag.
Free
Homemade for the Holidays: Soap Making
Craft gifts from the heart for the ones you love! Make your own melt and pour a bar of soap to gift or keep.
Free
Nerdy Art for Adults
Free
Wednesday, December 16
Yarn Club
Free
Thursday, December 17
Friday, December 18
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