Show off your own LEGO skills or pair up with your little ones to create a masterpiece at Yorktown. At the fifth annual Brick-by-Brick LEGO Shipbuilding event hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, crafty residents can compete to build the best LEGO ship and even win fabulous prizes for their efforts. The free event […]
Happy Halloween, Yorktown! To help everyone have a safe and happy October 31, we've compiled a few safety tips to keep in mind while trick-or-treating this weekend! And make note: According to the Newport News government website, this year's trick-or-treating is to take place between dusk and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31; trick-or-treating is […]
Sloshing through knee-high water. Scrambling up thick ropes. Dodging obstacles. If you sign up for the MWR Barbarian Bruiser Race in Williamsburg, these tasks will all be on your to-do list. Maybe you've conquered the Cheatham Annex Trail in its natural state before, but you certainly haven't seen it like this. Register online ahead of […]
Summer is the season when fresh air and sunshine are everywhere, and it would be a shame to miss out by staying indoors. That's why many cities and towns across the U.S. have started putting on free outdoor events between the months of June and August, and Yorktown is no exception! This August, there's something […]
Sharing your home at Yorktown with some pint-sized future veterinarians or zookeepers? Consider taking them to the Peninsula SPCA & Petting Zoo! Situated on the same grounds as the Peninsula SPCA in Newport News, the petting zoo is home to a menagerie of domestic and exotic animals, which range from goats, geese, and llamas to […]
There are only a few things you need to bring to have a great time during this year's "Shagging on the Riverwalk" Beach Music Concert Series: 1) beach chairs and blankets, 2) a pair of dancing shoes, and 3) a love of music! During this family-friendly concert series, which takes place every Thursday evening between […]
If you plan to visit Norfolk's Town Point Park this Friday, June 5, around noon, keep your eyes directed toward the Elizabeth River. If you do, you're sure to spot an expansive and varied fleet of tall ships, military vessels, tug boats, and sail boats headed in your direction. The boats' entry into the Downtown […]
The 167-acre Lake Maury is typically known for its placid, scenic presence in the middle of The Mariners' Park's 550 verdant acres, but this summer, the lake will take on a new vibe entirely. That's because Thursdays by the Lake, a free, weekly event, will bring live music to Lake Maury's banks every Thursday this […]
On Saturday, June 20, the city of Hampton will be underwater—or, at least, a 1,000-foot strip of it. That's the day that Slide the City comes to Settler's Landing Bridge. This massive water slide measures 1,000 feet long, about the length of three football fields. That means even if you decide to only do a […]
Does your little one have Frozen fever? Or maybe he or she does backflips for Spider-Man, Cinderella, or Darth Vader. Either way, your child is sure to have a ball during the Newport News Children's Festival of Friends, returning for its 26th year this Sat., May 2, at Newport News Park! During the festival, popular […]