Goalie Virginia Beach–Norfolk helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 15th4:00 PM–7:00 PMBike Nights at Norfolk Botanical GardenNorfolk Botanical Garden · Ages 4–12
- July 15th5:00 PM–9:00 PMYnot Wednesday with Roberta LeaSandler Center Outdoor Plaza · Ages 0–12
- July 16th6:00 AM–7:00 AMBirding Community Science – Princess AnnePrincess Anne Recreation Center · Ages 5–12
Farmers markets
- Saturday9 AM–noonEast Beach/EOV Farmers MarketEast Ocean View · Farmers market
- Saturday9 AM–noonOld Beach Farmers MarketVirginia Beach Oceanfront · Farmers market
- DailyCheck merchant hoursVirginia Beach Farmers MarketPrincess Anne · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Play, skate, hill pathsMount Trashmore ParkCentral Virginia Beach · Former-landfill hills with two playgrounds, skate park, multi-use paths, and fitness
- Play, gardens, courtsRed Wing ParkRed Wing · Two playgrounds with therapeutic swings beside Japanese and pollinator gardens
- Tidal trails, paddling, wildlifePleasure House Point Natural AreaShore Drive · Sensitive Lynnhaven River marsh with designated trails and nonmotorized water access
Play sports
- SkateboardingMount Trashmore Skate Park24,000 sq ft, half-pipe · Sunrise–sunset · weather
- PickleballLake Placid Park Pickleball CourtsFour free dedicated courts · Reservations unknown
Play in water
- Indoor poolGreat Neck Recreation Center PoolIndoor pool with lap lanes, diving board, and ADA lift · Public facility · check current access
- Splash padShoop Park Splash PadSeasonal Norfolk splash pad · Public facility · check current access
- Indoor poolNorthside Indoor PoolIndoor Norfolk public pool · Public facility · check current access
Local libraries
- a playscape, teen learning center, and bookable media studiosDowntown Branch at SloverDowntown Norfolk · Norfolk Public Library
- a public-and-college library with two public 3D printersTCC/City of Virginia Beach Joint-Use LibraryVirginia Beach · Tidewater Community College campus
- a huge KidZone and take-home equipment library beside seven maker studiosMary D. Pretlow Anchor BranchOcean View · Norfolk Public Library