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X-WR-CALNAME:Virginia Beach · free · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story Trail featuring the book “Where Are You From?” (Smithfie ld) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10435539-1789171200-1790553599@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Fields of wildflowers and sunflowers are gorgeous\, make beaut iful backdrops for photographs\, and bringing them home brings a little bi t of sunshine indoors! There are lots of u-pick flower farms and fields th at have opened throughout Hampton Roads\, here are the ones we know about! \nIf we have overlooked a location it is because we don’t know about it \, please submit additions to this list HERE! \nLooking for additional Upi ck opportunities? Check out our Seasonal BIG LISTs of Where to Pick Stra wberries\, Blueberries/Blackberries\, Peaches\, and Apples in Hampton Roads! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Sunflower/Wildfl ower Fields in Hampton Roads\nAs with all of our BIG LISTS and calendar ev ents\, please check links/call to confirm availability and that events are happening as listed. Flower fields may close throughout the season and re open when the next field is in bloom.  \nPhotographers\, please contact t he farm for their photography policy as it varies by location. Enjoy! \nBA KER ACRES FARM 1500 Box Elder Road\, Suffolk\, VA 23437 | (757) 556-6200\n Description: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers and Wildflowers\nPicking Informatio n: Location only open during the Fall season. Be sure to check their socia l media for updates before heading to the farm. \nBROWDER’S FRESH PICKIN S 14489 Bethel Church Lane\, Smithfield\, VA 23430\nDescription: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers \nPicking Information: CLOSED for the 2026 Fall Season. The farm is not growing fall crops this year. Be sure to check their web site link or social media for updates before heading to the farm. \n\nCULL IPHER FARM 772 Princess Anne Rd\, Virginia Beach VA 23457 | (757) 721-7 456\nDescription: Seasonal U-pick Sunflowers\nPicking Information: OPEN fo r the 2026 Fall Season. The first sunflower field opens in late summer\, w ith rotating fields continuing into October\, weather permitting. No ticke t is needed to walk through the fields and take photos. Cut your own to ta ke home for $2 a flower. Bring your own clippers (a few are available firs t come\, first served).\nHours: Sunflower fields are open Tuesday through Sunday\, 9am to 6pm (closed Mondays).\nNo pets are allowed on the farm. Ph otographers\, please review the farm’s photography policy before your vi sit.\nVisit their Facebook Page for current u-pick availability. \n\nHENLE Y FARMS 3484 Charity Neck Road\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23456 | (757) 426-75 01 \n\nDescription: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers \nPicking Information: Be sure to check their website link or social media for updates before headin g to the farm.\n\nHICKORY RIDGE FARM 2928 S Battlefield Blvd.\, Chesapea ke\, VA 23322 | (757) 560-6763\n\nDescription: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers  \nPicking Information: Sunflower picking generally begins in late May and runs through summer and fall\, weather permitting. Check their Facebook pa ge or text (757) 560-6763 for current availability before heading out to t he farm.\n\nSWEETHAVEN LAVENDER 2460 Bush Neck Rd\, Williamsburg\, VA 231 88 | (757) 647-8684\n\nDescription: Seasonal Upick for Wildflowers and Lav ender. \nPicking Information: CLOSED until mid-May 2027. Open seasonally f or Wildflowers & Lavender Be sure to check their website link or social m edia for updates before heading to the farm.\n\nUNDER THE STARS FARM 7235 Dutton Rd\, Gloucester\, VA 23061 | (804) 413-9131\n\nDescription: Seasona l Upick Lavender and Sunflowers. Under the Stars Farm is a lavender farm s pecializing in u-pick & specialty events.\nPicking Information: Open seaso nally for Upick flowers. Be sure to check their website link or social med ia for updates before heading to the farm.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \nEnjoy the Autumn air and a leisurely walk down Hayden’s Lane (locat ed off of Main Street in the 200 block between The Gourmet Bakery and Beyo nd Main).  The featured book\, Where Are You From? will be posted on si gns along the lane for participants to read along the walk. Free admission . The trail is open sunrise to sunset September 12 – 27.  This program is offered by the Smithfield Library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Hayden’s Lane\, 200th Block Of Main Street\, Smithfield\, VA\, 23430\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/story-trail-featuring-the -book-where-are-you-from-smithfield/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ic s&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:MyActiveChild.com Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/blog/hampton-roads-far mers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fee-Free Day: Constitution Day at Back Bay National Wildlife Refug e (Virginia Beach) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10433746-1789603200-1789689599@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:Fields of wildflowers and sunflowers are gorgeous\, make beaut iful backdrops for photographs\, and bringing them home brings a little bi t of sunshine indoors! There are lots of u-pick flower farms and fields th at have opened throughout Hampton Roads\, here are the ones we know about! \nIf we have overlooked a location it is because we don’t know about it \, please submit additions to this list HERE! \nLooking for additional Upi ck opportunities? Check out our Seasonal BIG LISTs of Where to Pick Stra wberries\, Blueberries/Blackberries\, Peaches\, and Apples in Hampton Roads! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Sunflower/Wildfl ower Fields in Hampton Roads\nAs with all of our BIG LISTS and calendar ev ents\, please check links/call to confirm availability and that events are happening as listed. Flower fields may close throughout the season and re open when the next field is in bloom.  \nPhotographers\, please contact t he farm for their photography policy as it varies by location. Enjoy! \nBA KER ACRES FARM 1500 Box Elder Road\, Suffolk\, VA 23437 | (757) 556-6200\n Description: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers and Wildflowers\nPicking Informatio n: Location only open during the Fall season. Be sure to check their socia l media for updates before heading to the farm. \nBROWDER’S FRESH PICKIN S 14489 Bethel Church Lane\, Smithfield\, VA 23430\nDescription: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers \nPicking Information: CLOSED for the 2026 Fall Season. The farm is not growing fall crops this year. Be sure to check their web site link or social media for updates before heading to the farm. \n\nCULL IPHER FARM 772 Princess Anne Rd\, Virginia Beach VA 23457 | (757) 721-7 456\nDescription: Seasonal U-pick Sunflowers\nPicking Information: OPEN fo r the 2026 Fall Season. The first sunflower field opens in late summer\, w ith rotating fields continuing into October\, weather permitting. No ticke t is needed to walk through the fields and take photos. Cut your own to ta ke home for $2 a flower. Bring your own clippers (a few are available firs t come\, first served).\nHours: Sunflower fields are open Tuesday through Sunday\, 9am to 6pm (closed Mondays).\nNo pets are allowed on the farm. Ph otographers\, please review the farm’s photography policy before your vi sit.\nVisit their Facebook Page for current u-pick availability. \n\nHENLE Y FARMS 3484 Charity Neck Road\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23456 | (757) 426-75 01 \n\nDescription: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers \nPicking Information: Be sure to check their website link or social media for updates before headin g to the farm.\n\nHICKORY RIDGE FARM 2928 S Battlefield Blvd.\, Chesapea ke\, VA 23322 | (757) 560-6763\n\nDescription: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers  \nPicking Information: Sunflower picking generally begins in late May and runs through summer and fall\, weather permitting. Check their Facebook pa ge or text (757) 560-6763 for current availability before heading out to t he farm.\n\nSWEETHAVEN LAVENDER 2460 Bush Neck Rd\, Williamsburg\, VA 231 88 | (757) 647-8684\n\nDescription: Seasonal Upick for Wildflowers and Lav ender. \nPicking Information: CLOSED until mid-May 2027. Open seasonally f or Wildflowers & Lavender Be sure to check their website link or social m edia for updates before heading to the farm.\n\nUNDER THE STARS FARM 7235 Dutton Rd\, Gloucester\, VA 23061 | (804) 413-9131\n\nDescription: Seasona l Upick Lavender and Sunflowers. Under the Stars Farm is a lavender farm s pecializing in u-pick & specialty events.\nPicking Information: Open seaso nally for Upick flowers. Be sure to check their website link or social med ia for updates before heading to the farm.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn recognition of Constitution Day\, all natio nal wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that n ormally charge an entrance fee offer free admission September 17\, 2026 .\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(The entrance fee waiver does not cov er concessionaire or permit fees for some activities such as hunting\, fis hing or special tours.) LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge\, 4005 Sandpiper Rd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23456\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/fee-free-day-constitution -day-at-back-bay-national-wildlife-refuge-virginia-beach/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:MyActiveChild.com Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/blog/hampton-roads-far mers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Mobile Pantry Food Distribution (Chesapeake) DTSTART:20260917T133000Z DTEND:20260917T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10433831-1789637400-1789642800@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:food,free DESCRIPTION:Fields of wildflowers and sunflowers are gorgeous\, make beaut iful backdrops for photographs\, and bringing them home brings a little bi t of sunshine indoors! There are lots of u-pick flower farms and fields th at have opened throughout Hampton Roads\, here are the ones we know about! \nIf we have overlooked a location it is because we don’t know about it \, please submit additions to this list HERE! \nLooking for additional Upi ck opportunities? Check out our Seasonal BIG LISTs of Where to Pick Stra wberries\, Blueberries/Blackberries\, Peaches\, and Apples in Hampton Roads! \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Sunflower/Wildfl ower Fields in Hampton Roads\nAs with all of our BIG LISTS and calendar ev ents\, please check links/call to confirm availability and that events are happening as listed. Flower fields may close throughout the season and re open when the next field is in bloom.  \nPhotographers\, please contact t he farm for their photography policy as it varies by location. Enjoy! \nBA KER ACRES FARM 1500 Box Elder Road\, Suffolk\, VA 23437 | (757) 556-6200\n Description: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers and Wildflowers\nPicking Informatio n: Location only open during the Fall season. Be sure to check their socia l media for updates before heading to the farm. \nBROWDER’S FRESH PICKIN S 14489 Bethel Church Lane\, Smithfield\, VA 23430\nDescription: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers \nPicking Information: CLOSED for the 2026 Fall Season. The farm is not growing fall crops this year. Be sure to check their web site link or social media for updates before heading to the farm. \n\nCULL IPHER FARM 772 Princess Anne Rd\, Virginia Beach VA 23457 | (757) 721-7 456\nDescription: Seasonal U-pick Sunflowers\nPicking Information: OPEN fo r the 2026 Fall Season. The first sunflower field opens in late summer\, w ith rotating fields continuing into October\, weather permitting. No ticke t is needed to walk through the fields and take photos. Cut your own to ta ke home for $2 a flower. Bring your own clippers (a few are available firs t come\, first served).\nHours: Sunflower fields are open Tuesday through Sunday\, 9am to 6pm (closed Mondays).\nNo pets are allowed on the farm. Ph otographers\, please review the farm’s photography policy before your vi sit.\nVisit their Facebook Page for current u-pick availability. \n\nHENLE Y FARMS 3484 Charity Neck Road\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23456 | (757) 426-75 01 \n\nDescription: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers \nPicking Information: Be sure to check their website link or social media for updates before headin g to the farm.\n\nHICKORY RIDGE FARM 2928 S Battlefield Blvd.\, Chesapea ke\, VA 23322 | (757) 560-6763\n\nDescription: Seasonal Upick Sunflowers  \nPicking Information: Sunflower picking generally begins in late May and runs through summer and fall\, weather permitting. Check their Facebook pa ge or text (757) 560-6763 for current availability before heading out to t he farm.\n\nSWEETHAVEN LAVENDER 2460 Bush Neck Rd\, Williamsburg\, VA 231 88 | (757) 647-8684\n\nDescription: Seasonal Upick for Wildflowers and Lav ender. \nPicking Information: CLOSED until mid-May 2027. Open seasonally f or Wildflowers & Lavender Be sure to check their website link or social m edia for updates before heading to the farm.\n\nUNDER THE STARS FARM 7235 Dutton Rd\, Gloucester\, VA 23061 | (804) 413-9131\n\nDescription: Seasona l Upick Lavender and Sunflowers. Under the Stars Farm is a lavender farm s pecializing in u-pick & specialty events.\nPicking Information: Open seaso nally for Upick flowers. Be sure to check their website link or social med ia for updates before heading to the farm.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \nShow up with an empty trunk and we’ll bring the food to you. \nThos e visiting a mobile pantry are reminded:\n\n\nCome with your trunk empty. If you need to make room in your trunk for the product\, please do so befo re you pull up to the front.\nPut your car completely in park at each stop ping point and end all phone calls.\nWait until you are called forward to proceed in the line.\nDo not get out of your vehicle.\nFood is available w hile supplies last.\nFood distribution dates and times are subject to chan ge. Please check Foodbank social media pages (@FoodbankSEVA) for the most up-to-date information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Bethany Baptist Church\, 2587 Campostella Road\, Chesapeake\, VA\ , 23324\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/free-mobile-pantry-food-d istribution-chesapeake-8/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campa ign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:MyActiveChild.com Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/blog/hampton-roads-far mers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ignite Interdenominational Worship Service DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T082337Z UID:10002885-1789758000-1789765200@757.church CATEGORIES:free DESCRIPTION:Join dozens of worshippers from multiple churches every third Friday for exuberant worship of Jesus led by musicians from around Hampton Roads.  Free and open to the public\, this Sunrise Missions service is h eld in this historic church building in Pungo.  Sunrise Ministries is an interdenominational discipleship ministry to the Body of Christ in Hampton Roads\, focusing on training in worship and evangelism. Fauger and Anna B aptista lead it and have done this for 20 years around the world. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T082337Z LOCATION:Sunrise Misisons\, 3465 W Neck Rd\, Virginia Beach\, 23456\, Unit ed States URL:https://757.church/event/ignite-interdenominational-worship-service/20 26-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-bea ch-va X-SOURCE-NAME:757.Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://757.church/event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Plan B Jam DTSTART:20260922T233000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T073631Z UID:24037-1790105400-1790110800@thez.org CATEGORIES:comedy,free DESCRIPTION:Join Plan B Comedy’s Improv Jam! This free workshop lets you learn and laugh both on stage and off. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newcomer\, the Jam lets you dive into the fun and unleash your inner co median! \n$5 Suggested Donation – Free for Z Artist Members \nPlan B Com edy is very proud to be the resident comedy group at The Z. Performing reg ularly in both the Studio and the Main Stage\, Plan B Comedy provides a hi gh-energy\, fast-paced and exciting experience. Plan B Comedy’s brand is “FUN” and it shows. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T073631Z LOCATION:Zeiders American Dream Theater\, 4509 Commerce St.\, Virginia Bea ch\, VA\, 23462\, United States URL:https://thez.org/event/plan-b-jam-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_mediu m=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Zeiders American Dream Theater X-SOURCE-URL:https://thez.org/event/the-word-a-spoken-word-open-mic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NSA Lecture: From Rembrandt to Vermeer: The Leiden Collection of S eventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings DTSTART:20260923T143000Z DTEND:20260923T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T061142Z UID:10023931-1790159400-1790168400@chrysler.org CATEGORIES:arts,education,free DESCRIPTION:Join this exciting lecture hosted by the Norfolk Society of Ar ts. Come to the Chrysler Museum of Art and enjoy coffee served in Huber Co urt at 10:30 a.m. before each 11 a.m. lecture. The lectures are free and o pen to the public thanks to the NSA generous membership. \nFree\, registra tion encouraged. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T061142Z URL:https://chrysler.org/event/nsa-lecture-from-rembrandt-to-vermeer-the-l eiden-collection-of-seventeenth-century-dutch-paintings/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Chrysler Museum of Art X-SOURCE-URL:https://chrysler.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sound Bites DTSTART:20260923T153000Z DTEND:20260923T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T184219Z UID:49094-1790163000-1790170200@portsvaevents.com CATEGORIES:free,music DESCRIPTION:Your midweek music break is back for September🎶 \nJoin us f or Sound Bites every Wednesday from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM in the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Courtyard. \nEnjoy live music in a relaxed outdoor setting. \nFree admission to the courtyard and the museum during performan ces. Bring your lunch\, a friend\, or your whole office and enjoy the rhyt hm of Olde Towne! \nPerformance Schedule: \n\n9/2 – Gary ‘JuJu’ Garl ic\n9/9 – Cindy Kays\n9/16 – Gregory John\n9/23 – Kyra ‘Lavonne’ Garlic\n9/30 – Randy Anderson LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T184219Z LOCATION:Portsmouth\, VA\, United States URL:https://portsvaevents.com/event/sound-bites-2/2026-09-23/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:City Of Portsmouth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://portsvaevents.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR