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Family-friendly events, storytimes, and things to do with kids.
141 events
Tuesday, October 20
1-2-3 Play With Me @ Pretlow
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers.
Free
KinderSTEM @ Slover
Free
Toddler Time @ Larchmont
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books.
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
Babygarten @ Blyden
Featuring an hour of fun songs, playful movement activities, colorful toys, board books, and great resources for parents, bring your little one to Babygarten to grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time!
Free
Bring Your Baby Social Club @ Pretlow
Bring your baby along to this social club for parents! Meet other parents of young children and find out about local kid friendly playdate spots while your child makes friends of their own.
Free
Teen Video Game Night
Celebrate Teentober at Lafayette Branch. Play our switch games or try out the VR headsets!
Free
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
Sunset Toddler Time @ Pretlow
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books.
Free
Wednesday, October 21
BabyGarten @ Lafayette
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
KinderSTEM @ Janaf Library
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations.
Free
Toddler Time @ Slover
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books.
Free
KinderSTEM
Free
French Storytime - L'heure du conte
Bienvenue! Join Éva, our French Library Associate, for a family-friendly story time in French.
Free
Read & Feed
Free
Thursday, October 22
Babygarten @ Pretlow
Free
Babygarten @ Tucker
Free
Candy Corn Storytime @ Blyden
We're having a spooky, sweet time of stories, crafts, and ghostly good fun.
Free
Zoo Tales
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!
Price: see link
KinderSTEM @ Tucker
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations!
Free
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
Build Bash @ Lafayette
For school aged children and up, kids enhance spatial awareness, imagination, and engineering skills by designing and building structures using a large variety of building toys we have on hand.
Free
Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens!
Welcome, adventurers! Ready for D&D? Play with a seasoned DM who brings the magic to life.
Free
Friday, October 23
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
Babygarten @ Slover
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features 60 minutes of fun songs, playful movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents.
Free
KinderSTEM @ Pretlow
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations.
Free
Big Blue and You!
Bring your young reader and meet members of the ODU community for a read-aloud story hour and activity.
Free
Tales to Tails
Designed for struggling readers, kids can read to non-judgemental therapy dogs to develop confidence in their reading skill
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
Fall Mornings
Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from local coffee trucks as you stroll through the Zoo on weekend mornings, all fall long!
Price: see link
French Storytime - L'heure du conte
Bienvenue! Join Éva, our French Library Associate, for a family-friendly story time in French.
Free
Know the Signs: Act with Confidence with The Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation
Students learn about depression and anxiety, the most commonly diagnosed mental illness in teens.
Free ✓ 2 sources
Sunday, October 25
25 on the 25th
The Virginia Zoo is celebrating our 125th anniversary all throughout 2026.
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
Monday, October 26
Family Storytime - Spooky Storytime
Storytime for families means fun for all! Join us for a traditional Storytime experience with a focus in early literacy, new storytellers, and special themes each week!
Free
Babygarten @ Park Place
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 and caregivers.
Free
Little Zoo
Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces.
Price: see link
Muse Mondays
In partnership with The Muse Writers Center, join our weekly offering of teen-focused creative writing classes on topics such as comic writing, screenwriting, D&D campaign creation, and more.
Free
Lego Club @ Janaf Library
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Free
Tuesday, October 27
1-2-3 Play With Me @ Pretlow
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers.
Free
KinderSTEM @ Slover
Free
Toddler Time @ Larchmont
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books.
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
Wild Wheels
A new program that invites our little learners (0 to 4 years old) in their strollers to join us in a walk around the zoo with stops and activities along the way to get the wiggles out!
Price: see link
Babygarten @ Blyden
Featuring an hour of fun songs, playful movement activities, colorful toys, board books, and great resources for parents, bring your little one to Babygarten to grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time!
Free
KinderSTEM @ BFB
Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun, interactive program that teaches children basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration.
Free
Bring Your Baby Social Club @ Pretlow
Bring your baby along to this social club for parents! Meet other parents of young children and find out about local kid friendly playdate spots while your child makes friends of their own.
Free
Sunset Toddler Time @ Pretlow
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books.
Free
Wednesday, October 28
BabyGarten @ Lafayette
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
Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Garden brings stories to life outdoors. Children listen, imagine, and enjoy books surrounded by nature.
Free
KinderSTEM
Free
Read & Feed
Free
Thursday, October 29
Babygarten @ Pretlow
Free
Babygarten @ Tucker
Free
KinderSTEM @ Blyden
Help your child get ready for kindergarten with a fun, interactive program that teaches children the basic concept through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations.
Free
Zoo Tales
Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!
Price: see link
KinderSTEM @ Tucker
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations!
Free
Day of the Dead (Teen Zone Time)
The Teen Zone is getting loaded with festive Day of the Dead treats!
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
Babygarten @ Slover
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features 60 minutes of fun songs, playful movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents.
Free
KinderSTEM @ Pretlow
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations.
Free
Toddler Time @ Van Wyck
Toddler Time is an engaging program centered on rhymes, music, movement and books.
Free
Babygarten @ BFB
Free
Spooky Stories @ Pretlow
Join a spooky good time of stories, hair-raising crafts, and ghostly good fun.
Free
Big Blue and You!
Bring your young reader and meet members of the ODU community for a read-aloud story hour and activity.
Free
Tales to Tails
Designed for struggling readers, kids can read to non-judgemental therapy dogs to develop confidence in their reading skill
Free
Saturday, October 31
Special Waste Collection Event
Do you have household hazardous waste (HHW), electronics, plastic bags or even old child safety seats taking up space?
Price: see link
Fall Mornings
Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat from local coffee trucks as you stroll through the Zoo on weekend mornings, all fall long!
Price: see link
Tales to Tails @ Pretlow
Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with book-loving therapy dogs!
Free
Monday, November 2
Babygarten @ Park Place
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 and caregivers.
Free
Muse Mondays
In partnership with The Muse Writers Center, join our weekly offering of teen-focused creative writing classes on topics such as comic writing, screenwriting, D&D campaign creation, and more.
Free
Lego Club @ Janaf Library
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Free
Wednesday, November 4
KinderSTEM @ Janaf Library
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations.
Free
Toddler Time @ Slover
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books.
Free
Special Storytimes: Turkey Tales!
Stop by for a time of thankfulness and fun! Turkey Tale Storytime will explore ideas of gratitude and unique traditions in honor of giving thanks.
Free
Read & Feed
Free
TEEN GAME NIGHT @ RMP
Play some board and card games from back in the day! Pizza and snacks will be served.
Free
Fandom Night: Demon Slayer @ Pretlow
Take the hashira training, make button pins and design paper haori, and connect with other Demon Slayer fans over mochi, tea, and manga.
Free
Thursday, November 5
Babygarten @ Pretlow
Free
Gobble Gobble Storytime @ Blyden
Let's learn about gratitude and unique traditions with our fun Gobble Gobble Storytime and crafts!
Free
Friday, November 6
Saturday, November 7
WAITLIST OPEN Holiday Family Portraits
THIS EVENT IS FULL. Please sign up for the waitlist at the link: https://forms.office.com/g/VQnuuFABY2 Get ready for the holiday season with a free professional family portrait session at the library!
Free
Family Ceramic Workshop: Light-up Clay Houses
Get creative together in this hands-on family ceramics workshop!
Price: see link
Brains On! LIVE: Your Brain is Magic!
Brains On, the wildly popular podcast for kids, is hitting the road with a hilarious science-themed show that takes the audience on an adventure through our brains.
Price: see link
Friday, November 13
Saturday, November 14
Tuesday, November 17
This Great Mercy - live on the backyard stage
The Van Wyck library backyard stage welcomes local band, This Great Mercy, for a spirited performance featuring folk, blues, gospel, and rock music.
Free
Wednesday, November 18
Family Foto Nite @ RMP
Back by popular demand; Family Fotos @ RMP! Book your appointment slot for a fun family photo shoot!
Free
Friday, November 20
Saturday, November 21
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
BayPort Credit Union Santa’s Seaside Cinema
BayPort Credit Union Santa’s Seaside Cinema 31st Street Park | 12-4PM | Movies start at 1:30PM FREE and open to the public Festive family fun awaits at BayPort Credit Union Santa’s Seaside Cinema!
Free
Sunday, November 22
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
Saturday, November 28
BayPort Credit Union Santa’s Seaside Cinema
BayPort Credit Union Santa’s Seaside Cinema 31st Street Park | 12-4PM | Movies start at 1:30PM FREE and open to the public Festive family fun awaits at BayPort Credit Union Santa’s Seaside Cinema!
Free
Wednesday, December 2
Family Foto Nite @ RMP
Back by popular demand; Family Fotos @ RMP! Book your appointment slot for a fun family photo shoot!
Free
Friday, December 4
Saturday, December 5
Teen Workshop: Glass Fusing with Metallics
In this one-day workshop for teens, 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
Friday, December 11
Saturday, December 12
BayPort Credit Union Santa’s Seaside Cinema
BayPort Credit Union Santa’s Seaside Cinema 31st Street Park | 12-4PM | Movies start at 1:30PM FREE and open to the public Festive family fun awaits at BayPort Credit Union Santa’s Seaside Cinema!
Free
Wednesday, December 16
Friday, December 18
Ongoing exhibits & runs
Member Perks Pass
Visit the Zoo this fall for a chance to win wild prizes! Starting October 1 through December 30, the more you visit, the more prizes you can earn!
Price: see link
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