Outdoors in Virginia Beach

KinderSTEM @ Park Place

Tue, Oct 20 · 11 AM–12 PM · Park Place Branch Library

Free

Good Gardening - Planting Bulbs for Spring Blooms

Wed, Oct 21 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Meeting Room 1, Meeting Room 2, Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library

Join Norfolk Extension Master Gardeners at the Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library on gardening in Norfolk.

Free

Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

Wed, Oct 21 · 6:30 PM–8 PM · - 2406 Colley Ave Norfolk VA 23517

See more information and confirm ride dates/times on Social Cycling's Instagram linked below.

Price: see link

Nature Academy: Give a Hoot

Thu, Oct 22 · 9 AM–11 AM · Chesapeake Arboretum - 624 Oak Grove Road Chesapeake VA 23320

Get an up-close look and listen to our local owls. We will take a hike through the forest, learn about what owls eat, and finish with a craft.

Price: see link

Build Bash @ Park Place

Thu, Oct 22 · 4 PM–5:30 PM · Park Place Branch Library

Let your child’s imagination go wild! Our Build Bash program offers a wide variety of building materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more for creative designs and construction.

Free

Trail Beautification Day

Fri, Oct 23 · 9 AM–11 AM · Locations will be announced during the week before the event in the Trail Beautification Day Facebook event page discussion. Locations we rotate between include: Plum Point Park ( ERT- Fort Norfolk section ) ERT Fitness Course ( ERT - Fort Norfolk section ) ERT Managed Meadow ( ERT - Chelsea section ) ERT Donor Sculpture by the Pagoda ( ERT - Freemason section ) MicroFarm in Lambert's Point ( ERT - Lambert's Point section ) - Norfolk VA 23510

On the fourth Friday in the months of March to November, volunteers can join the Master Gardeners to help beautify the Elizabeth River Trail and learn more about the native plant species found along the Trail!

Price: see link

Coffee Klatch

Fri, Oct 23 · 10 AM–11:30 AM · Van Wyck Branch Library

Free

Fall Migration Bird Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AM–10:30 AM · Chesapeake Arboretum - 624 Oak Grove Road Chesapeake VA 23320

Spot seasonal birds and learn about their amazing migrations on this guided walk.

Price: see link

International Coastal Cleanup at Community Beach Park

Sat, Oct 24 · 9 AM–11 AM · Community Beach Park - 700 E Ocean View Ave Norfolk VA 23503

Join us for an International Coastal Cleanup, where volunteers will track and remove litter from our community.

Price: see link

Wild Tykes

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM–10:30 AM

Wild Tykes is a drop-in program recommended for kids aged 3-5 and their favorite adults!

Price: see link

Saturday SUNday at Elizabeth River Park

Sat, Oct 24 · 10 AM–1 PM · Elizabeth River Park - 1400 Elizabeth River Way Chesapeake VA 23324

Price: see link

Boombox Rides

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Meet at the ERT Trailside Headquarter Building at the corner of Orapax Street and Raleigh Avenue at 10 a.m. - Norfolk VA 23510

Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride.

Price: see link

Highland Park Halloween Party

Sat, Oct 24 · 11 AM–2 PM · Start at Elation Brewing or any business here . - 5104 Colley Avenue Norfolk VA 23508

Trick or Treat on Colley https://www.norfolk.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=16068

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Spooky Jewelry

Sat, Oct 24 · 3 PM–4:30 PM · Northwest River Park & Campground - 1733 Indian Creek Road Chesapeake VA 23322

Harness your fall spirit and transform nature's materials into fashionable, spooky jewelry!

Price: see link

Babygarten @ Park Place

Mon, Oct 26 · 11 AM–12 PM · Park Place Branch Library

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

KinderSTEM @ Park Place

Tue, Oct 27 · 11 AM–12 PM · Park Place Branch Library

Free

Storytime in the Garden

Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Offsite, Downtown Branch at Slover

Storytime in the Garden brings stories to life outdoors. Children listen, imagine, and enjoy books surrounded by nature.

Free

Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

Wed, Oct 28 · 6:30 PM–8 PM · - 2406 Colley Ave Norfolk VA 23517

See more information and confirm ride dates/times on Social Cycling's Instagram linked below.

Price: see link

Build Bash @ Park Place

Thu, Oct 29 · 4 PM–5:30 PM · Park Place Branch Library

Let your child’s imagination go wild! Our Build Bash program offers a wide variety of building materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more for creative designs and construction.

Free

Boombox Rides

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Meet at the ERT Trailside Headquarter Building at the corner of Orapax Street and Raleigh Avenue at 10 a.m. - Norfolk VA 23510

Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride.

Price: see link

Tour de ORF

Sun, Nov 1 · 3 PM–4 PM · Benchtop Brewing Company - 1129 Boissevain Ave Norfolk VA 23507

Join the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation for a leisurely Sunday bike ride through Norfolk.

Price: see link

Babygarten @ Park Place

Mon, Nov 2 · 11 AM–12 PM · Park Place Branch Library

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

Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM–8 PM · - 2406 Colley Ave Norfolk VA 23517

See more information and confirm ride dates/times on Social Cycling's Instagram linked below.

Price: see link

Boombox Rides

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Meet at the ERT Trailside Headquarter Building at the corner of Orapax Street and Raleigh Avenue at 10 a.m. - Norfolk VA 23510

Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride.

Price: see link

Nature Origami Week at Northwest River Park

Mon, Nov 9–15 · Northwest River Park & Campground - 1733 Indian Creek Road Chesapeake VA 23322

Price: see link

Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

Wed, Nov 11 · 6:30 PM–8 PM · - 2406 Colley Ave Norfolk VA 23517

See more information and confirm ride dates/times on Social Cycling's Instagram linked below.

Price: see link

Hydroponics with the Norfolk Master Gardeners

Sat, Nov 14 · 10 AM–11:30 AM · 5th Floor 555 Program Room, Downtown Branch at Slover

Learn about the history of hydroponics, growing systems, nutrient management, and more.

Free

Boombox Rides

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Meet at the ERT Trailside Headquarter Building at the corner of Orapax Street and Raleigh Avenue at 10 a.m. - Norfolk VA 23510

Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride.

Price: see link

Good Gardening - Good Bug, Bad Bug (or Both!)

Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Meeting Room 1, Meeting Room 2, Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library

Join Norfolk Extension Master Gardeners at the Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library on gardening in Norfolk.

Free

Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM–8 PM · - 2406 Colley Ave Norfolk VA 23517

See more information and confirm ride dates/times on Social Cycling's Instagram linked below.

Price: see link

Coffee Klatch

Fri, Nov 20 · 10 AM–11:30 AM · Van Wyck Branch Library

Free

Fall Hiking 101

Sat, Nov 21 · 10 AM–12 PM · Northwest River Park & Campground - 1733 Indian Creek Road Chesapeake VA 23322

Get ready to hit the trails this fall. https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/calendar.aspx?EID=7689

Price: see link

Fall Hiking 101

Sat, Nov 21 · 10 AM–12 PM · Northwest River Park & Campground - 1733 Indian Creek Road Chesapeake VA 23322

Get ready to hit the trails this fall! https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/calendar.aspx?EID=7864

Price: see link

Boombox Rides

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Meet at the ERT Trailside Headquarter Building at the corner of Orapax Street and Raleigh Avenue at 10 a.m. - Norfolk VA 23510

Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride.

Price: see link

Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

Wed, Nov 25 · 6:30 PM–8 PM · - 2406 Colley Ave Norfolk VA 23517

See more information and confirm ride dates/times on Social Cycling's Instagram linked below.

Price: see link

Trail Beautification Day

Fri, Nov 27 · 9 AM–11 AM · Locations will be announced during the week before the event in the Trail Beautification Day Facebook event page discussion. Locations we rotate between include: Plum Point Park ( ERT- Fort Norfolk section ) ERT Fitness Course ( ERT - Fort Norfolk section ) ERT Managed Meadow ( ERT - Chelsea section ) ERT Donor Sculpture by the Pagoda ( ERT - Freemason section ) MicroFarm in Lambert's Point ( ERT - Lambert's Point section ) - Norfolk VA 23510

On the fourth Friday in the months of March to November, volunteers can join the Master Gardeners to help beautify the Elizabeth River Trail and learn more about the native plant species found along the Trail!

Price: see link

Saturday SUNday at Elizabeth River Park

Sat, Nov 28 · 10 AM–1 PM · Elizabeth River Park - 1400 Elizabeth River Way Chesapeake VA 23324

Price: see link

Boombox Rides

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Meet at the ERT Trailside Headquarter Building at the corner of Orapax Street and Raleigh Avenue at 10 a.m. - Norfolk VA 23510

Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride.

Price: see link

Weed Warrior Weekly at Great Bridge Lock Park

Tue, Dec 1 · 1 PM–3 PM · Great Bridge Lock Park - 100 Locks Road Chesapeake VA 23322

Fight invasive plants. Restore native habitats. Become a Weed Warrior!

Price: see link

Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

Wed, Dec 2 · 6:30 PM–8 PM · - 2406 Colley Ave Norfolk VA 23517

See more information and confirm ride dates/times on Social Cycling's Instagram linked below.

Price: see link

Boombox Rides

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Meet at the ERT Trailside Headquarter Building at the corner of Orapax Street and Raleigh Avenue at 10 a.m. - Norfolk VA 23510

Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride.

Price: see link

Tour de ORF

Sun, Dec 6 · 3 PM–4 PM · Benchtop Brewing Company - 1129 Boissevain Ave Norfolk VA 23507

Join the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation for a leisurely Sunday bike ride through Norfolk.

Price: see link

Weed Warrior Weekly at Great Bridge Lock Park

Tue, Dec 8 · 1 PM–3 PM · Great Bridge Lock Park - 100 Locks Road Chesapeake VA 23322

Fight invasive plants. Restore native habitats. Become a Weed Warrior!

Price: see link

Boombox Rides

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Meet at the ERT Trailside Headquarter Building at the corner of Orapax Street and Raleigh Avenue at 10 a.m. - Norfolk VA 23510

Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride.

Price: see link

NACC Waggin' Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry

Sat, Dec 12 · 12 PM–2 PM · Park Place Multi-Services Center - 606 W. 29th Street Norfolk VA 23508

Norfolk Animal Care Center's Waggin' Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry is on the road, bringing free pet food, supplies and resources to the Park Place Multi-Services Center on Saturday, December 12 from noon to 2 p.m.

Price: see link

Weed Warrior Weekly at Great Bridge Lock Park

Tue, Dec 15 · 1 PM–3 PM · Great Bridge Lock Park - 100 Locks Road Chesapeake VA 23322

Fight invasive plants. Restore native habitats. Become a Weed Warrior!

Price: see link

Coffee Klatch

Fri, Dec 18 · 10 AM–11:30 AM · Van Wyck Branch Library

Free