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X-WR-CALNAME:Virginia Beach · Thursday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Butterfly House at NBG (Norfolk) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10427247-1781395200-1790812799@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:arts 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 \nVoted #1 Butterfly House and Garden by USA TODAY 10BEST!\nOpen: June 14 – September 30\n\n\n\nOur Summer Butterfly House offers an up-close look at native butterflies in a vibrant\, enclosed habitat filled with ne ctar-rich plants. Originally a temporary exhibit in 2009\, its popularity led to it becoming a permanent annual experience\, now welcoming over 45\, 000 visitors each summer. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocated in Bristow Butterfly Garden:  The 2.5-acre Bristow Butterfly Garden provides a habitat to attract and support butterflies and moths during all stages of their life cycle. Withi n the garden you will find a swallowtail and monarch nursery\, nectar gard en\, moonlight garden and butterfly bush collection.  Our Butterfly House opens seasonally and provides an up-close experience with a variety of bu tterflies. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Norfolk Botanical Garden\, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd\, Norfolk\, Virg inia\, 23518 URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/summer-butterfly-house-at -nbg-norfolk/?utm_source=caldiscovery&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:S’mores Day Events with Girl Scouts (Hampton Roads) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260823T122348Z UID:10424716-1786147200-1790812799@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:If you would like an EXTRA excuse to head out into the great o utdoors\, you can enjoy FREE Entrance at all National Park locations on th e following dates in 2026 (please note this list highlights different holi days than it did last year): \nFebruary 16: Presidents’ Day \nMay 25: Me morial Day \nJune 14: Flag Day / President Trump’s Birthday \nJuly 3–5 : Independence Day Weekend \nAugust 25: 110th Birthday of the National Par k Service \nSeptember 17: Constitution Day \nOctober 27: Theodore Roosevel t’s birthday \nNovember 11: Veterans Day \nClick HERE to check out the l ist of locations…. \nFor more information on this promotion click HERE. \nFor information about the FREE Pass for Military Families Click HERE. \n Do you have a 4th Grader in your Active Family? Check out this great oppor tunity! \n \nS’mores Day Events\, and Fairy Garden Parties with Girl Scouts – upcoming events in August & September  www.gsccc.org/discover\ n\nNote: These events are for girls who are NOT current Girl Scouts who wo uld like to try the kinds of activities we do. Attend your first session f or FREE and then become a Girl Scout member to stay for more fun at this l ocation each week!  www.gsccc.org/discover \nOutdoor Adventures – Dates and Locations \n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 22\, 9:00-10:00 a.m. – Register \nCamp Skimino\, Williamsburg\n\n\n\nS’mores Day Event – Dates and Loc ations: \n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 8\, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Regis ter\nCamp Skimino\, Williamsburg\nSaturday\, August 8\, 10:00 a.m. – 12: 00 p.m. – Register\nA Place for Girls\, Chesapeake\nSaturday\, August 8\ , 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  – Register\nCamp Apasus\, Norfolk\nNational S’m ores Day! Monday\, August 10\, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Register\nNorth S uffolk Library\, Suffolk\nMonday\, August 17\, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Reg ister\nIndian River Library\, Chesapeake\nWednesday\, August 19\, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Register\nRussell Memorial Library\, Chesapeake\n\n\n\n Fairy Garden Party Event – Dates and Locations: \n\n\nTuesday\, Septembe r 8\, 6:00-7:00 p.m.– Register\nDowntown Williamsburg Regional Library\, Williamsburg\nThursday\, September 10\, 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Register\nStra wbridge Elementary\, Virginia Beach\nFriday\, September 11\, 6:00-7:00 p.m . – Register\nNew Creation UMC\, Chesapeake\nSaturday\, September 12\, 9 :00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Register\nMerchants Millpond State Park\, Gate sville\, NC\nWednesday\, September 16\, 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Register\nFirst UMC Foxhill\, Hampton\nThursday\, September 17\, 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Regis ter\nUnity Renaissance Spiritual Life Center\, Chesapeake\nMonday\, Septem ber 21\, 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Register\nWesley UMC\, Hampton\nTuesday\, Sept ember 22\, 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Register\nGrissom Library\, Newport News\nWe dnesday\, September 23\, 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Register\nJordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek\, Norfolk\nSaturday\, September 26\, 10:00-1 1:00 a.m. – Register\nMoyock Public Library\, Moyock\, NC\nMonday\, Sept ember 28\, 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Register\nMary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Libr ary\, Norfolk\nMonday\, September 28\, 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Register\nA Plac e for Girls\, Chesapeake\nTuesday\, September 29\, 6:00-7:00 p.m. – Regi ster\nW.T. Cooke Elementary\, Virginia Beach LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T122348Z LOCATION:Multiple locations throughout Hampton Roads\, Hampton Roads\, VA\ , United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/outdoor-adventure-days-wi th-girl-scouts-hampton-roads/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_c ampaign=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:Vote for a School 2026: Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTSTAMP:20260918T000437Z UID:0-3278@fm99.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers is awarding a combined $50\,000 t o the top three schools who receive the most votes from the Hampton Roads community\, so make sure to vote before October 13! LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T000437Z URL:https://cooperhurley.com/vote-for-a-school/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:WNOR FM99 X-SOURCE-URL:https://fm99.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:I Spy Display Scavenger Hunt Challenge at Park Place Branch Librar y (Norfolk) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10437704-1788220800-1790812799@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:arts 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 \nTo celebrate National Library Card Month\, take part in a 2D scavenge r hunt\, I Spy style! Complete a different hunt each week for a small priz e! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Park Place Branch Library\, 620 West 29th St.\, Norfolk\, VA\, Un ited States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/i-spy-display-scavenger-h unt-challenge-at-park-place-branch-library-norfolk/?utm_source=caldiscover y&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:Virginia MOCA + Virginia Zoo Membership Swap DTSTART:20260901T040000Z DTEND:20261001T035900Z DTSTAMP:20260827T182005Z UID:10000638-1788220800-1790812740@virginiamoca.org CATEGORIES:arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182005Z URL:https://virginiamoca.org/event/virginia-moca-virginia-zoo-membership-s wap-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach- va X-SOURCE-NAME:Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art X-SOURCE-URL:https://virginiamoca.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Membership Swap: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and Ch rysler Museum of Art (CMA) DTSTART:20260901T133000Z DTEND:20260930T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T080929Z UID:36868-1788255000-1790784000@virginiazoo.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Virginia MOCA is thrilled to welcome Virginia Zoo members to t heir new home on the campus of Batten University! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Members visiting Virginia MOCA receive:\n\n\n\n🎨 Receive access to special exhibitions\, Made in VA Biennial 2026 and Vivian Chiu: From Here \, on view beginning September 11th\, and their interactive gallery ARTlab . \n\n\n\n🎨 Discounted admission to the Exhibition Celebration for Made in VA Biennial 2026 and Vivian Chiu: From Here on Thursday\, September 10 \, 6-9 pm. Please reserve non-member tickets and apply the code: SWAP26 up on registration. \n\n\n\n🎨 Discounted registration for Studio Art Class es offered throughout the month of September\, including Family Ceramic Wo rkshop: Clay Bowls on September 26 and the Stained-Glass Suncatcher Worksh op on September 27. Please reserve non-member tickets and apply the code: VZOO26 upon registration. \n\n\n\n🎨 Purchase a Virginia MOCA Individual or Household Membership and receive an additional month of membership (13 months of membership benefits!) To process your membership\, please conta ct Melissa Ball\, Manager of Membership & Strategic Partnerships at 757.42 5.000 ext. 324. \n\n\n\nPlease visit VirginiaMOCA.org for their event cale ndar\, program descriptions and ticket options. \n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Membe rs must present a valid membership card and photo ID to Virginia MOCA staf f to receive membership swap benefits. \n\n\n\nVirginia MOCA is a non-coll ecting contemporary art museum presenting locally relevant and nationally resonant exhibitions that invite visitors to explore our shared humanity t hrough contemporary art. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia MOCA Members visiting t he Virginia Zoo receive:\n\n\n\n🦁 Virginia MOCA Members enjoy complimen tary general admission for the number of individuals covered under their m embership. This discount is not valid for special events\, special member- access tickets\, and education programs.  \n\n\n\n🦁 Virginia MOCA Memb ers will receive a 10% discount on purchases in the Gift Shop and food pur chases at our food service locations.  \n\n\n\n🦁 It’s a great time f or Virginia MOCA Members to become Virginia Zoo Members! When you purchase a membership\, you receive two additional months for free. Offer is vali d for in-person sales only. \n\n\n\nVirginia MOCA Members must present a v alid membership card and photo ID to Virginia Zoo staff to receive members hip swap benefits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Chrysler Museum has fifty galleries\, a growing collection of more than 35\,000 objects\, an interactive space for families\, and the only glass studio of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. Best of all\, for the month of September\, they a re offering great deals to Virginia Zoo members on classes\, events\, memb ership\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Members visiting the Chry sler Museum of Art (CMA) receive:\n\n\n\n🖼️ Discounted registration o n glass classes scheduled in September at the Perry Glass Studio. Please u se the code CMA757SWPZ at checkout to receive the discount glass classes . The discount is only available for September classes. \n\n\n\n🖼️ Di scounted tickets for Glass After Dark on Thursday\, September 17 from 7-10 pm. For more information and to purchase tickets\, visit Glass After Dark : September | Chrysler Museum of Art. Tickets cost $20 for non-Members. Ti ckets cost $10 for CMA and Virginia Zoo Members! Please use the code CMA7 57GADZOO at checkout to receive the discount for Glass After Dark admissi on tickets. \n\n\n\n🖼️ Receive a 10% discount on purchases at the Mus eum Shop. \n\n\n\n🖼️ For the month of September\, Virginia Zoo Member s who become CMA Members (join or renew) receive a 20% discount on the Exp lorer (Individual Membership) or Enthusiast level (2 adults and up to 4 ch ildren). Explorer Level Memberships typically cost $75\, but they will be $60 for Zoo Members. Enthusiast Level Memberships typically cost $150\, bu t they will be $120 for Zoo Members. \n\n\n\nVirginia Zoo Members must pre sent a valid membership card and photo ID to Chrysler Museum staff to rece ive membership swap benefits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChrysler Museum of Art (CMA) Members visiting the Virginia Zoo receive:\n\n\n\n🦒 CMA Members enjoy complimentary general admission for the number of individuals covered unde r their membership. This discount is not valid for special events\, specia l member-access tickets\, and education programs.  \n\n\n\n🦒 CMA Membe rs receive a 10% discount on purchases in the Gift Shop and on food purcha ses at our food service locations.  \n\n\n\n🦒 It’s a great time for CMA Members to become Virginia Zoo Members! When you purchase a membership \, you receive two additional months free. Offer is valid for in-person s ales only. \n\n\n\nCMA Members must present a valid membership card and ph oto ID to Virginia Zoo staff to receive membership swap benefits. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T080929Z URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/membership-swap-virginia-museum-of-conte mporary-art/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia- beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Virginia Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://virginiazoo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Homeschool Days at Military Aviation Museum (Virginia Beach) DTSTART:20260908T140000Z DTEND:20260922T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10422572-1788861600-1790085600@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:arts 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 \nExplore science\, history\, and aviation at the Military Aviation Mus eum’s Homeschool Days! Select Tuesdays\, September – November. Registe r Here.\nJoin us for an exciting fall full of hands-on learning and advent ure for homeschool students! We offer three sessions designed for an enhan ced learning experience for each age group: ages 7 – 9. ages 10 – 12\, and ages 13 – 15. \nFull of exciting\, engaging lessons and activities set amongst our one-of-a-kind museum collection\, students are sure to hav e fun learning. Whether it’s a focus on STEM\, history\, social studies\ , or even art\, our Museum educators will provide an unforgettable learnin g experience for every student. \nEach drop off session runs four hours\, 10:00 – 2:00\, including a 30-minute lunch break. Pre-registration is re quired\, and sessions are capped at 20 students for ages 7-9 and 10-12\, a nd 10 students for ages 13-15. Lunch is not provided and students must be dropped off with a packed lunch and water bottle(s). There are no on site café options at the Museum. \nSeptember: Frontline Heroes- Comic Books of World War II – Register Here.\nSeptember 8: Ages 7-9  |  September 15 : Ages 10-12  |  September 22: Ages 13-15\nRevisit a time where fiction and reality met head-on while brave men and women fought the good fight in the battlefields of World War II. Students will discover how comic heroes helped boost morale among soldiers\, served as wartime propaganda\, and r eflected people’s thoughts on the war back home. \n→ Create your own c omic book character and origin story \n→ Design a comic book cover based on actual events from WWII \n→ Decode the meaning behind wartime propag anda and how it encouraged citizens to contribute to the war effort LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Military Aviation Museum\, 1341 Princess Anne Road\, Virginia Bea ch\, VA\, 23457\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/homeschool-days-at-milita ry-aviation-museum-virginia-beach/?utm_source=caldiscovery&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:Friends of the Library Book Sale at Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreac h and Innovation Library (Chesapeake) DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10440592-1788998400-1790812799@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:arts 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 \nFind your next great read at the Friends of the Library book sale at Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee library! Fill a bag for just $5\, bring your own ba g\, any size. Through September or while supplies last. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Outreach and Innovation Library\, 2726 Bor der Road\, Chesapeake\, VA\, 23324\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/friends-of-the-library-bo ok-sale-at-dr-clarence-v-cuffee-outreach-and-innovation-library-chesapeake /?utm_source=caldiscovery&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: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:Fall Seeds: Pansies at Willow Oaks Branch Library (Hampton) DTSTART:20260914T130000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10440645-1789376400-1789923600@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:family,holiday 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 \nIt’s the start of fall\, a perfect time for starting purple Pansies . Come get some gorgeous pansy seeds to grow for the fall season. Newspape r available for planting. [September 14th through September 20th\, All wee k] LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Willow Oaks Branch Library\, 227 Fox Hill Rd\, Hampton\, VA\, 236 69\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/fall-seeds-pansies-at-wil low-oaks-branch-library-hampton/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&ut m_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:Member Appreciation Week DTSTART:20260914T130000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T081108Z UID:186@thevlm.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating our members all week long!\nMember Appreci ation Week is one of the ways we say thank you for your continued support of the Virginia Living Museum. From September 14–20\, members can enjoy special experiences\, extra animal encounters\, and a few surprises create d just for you.\n\nMember-Only Fun\nStop by our member-only area in the Ch anging Exhibit Gallery\, where we’ll bring back a few favorite play stru ctures from Wild Explorations for the week.\nMembers can also look forward to:\n\n\n Extra Animal Meet & Greets at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. throughout th e week\n A special member raffle\n A Photo Op Scavenger Hunt inviting yo u to explore the Museum and snap photos with some of your favorite animal residents\n Special membership offers for renewals and new memberships\n\ nMore details and surprises are still to come! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T081108Z URL:https://thevlm.org/events/member-appreciation-week/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Virginia Living Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://thevlm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tech Toys: Cardboard Challenge at Pearl Bailey Library (Newport Ne ws) DTSTART:20260914T203000Z DTEND:20260917T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10433361-1789403400-1789669800@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:arts 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 \nCardboard is everywhereshipping boxes\, snack packages\, craft scraps and its full of creative possibilities. Join us at the Pearl Bailey Librar y to discover how this everyday material can become anything you imagine. Kids will learn beginnerfriendly techniques for building with cardboard\, from simple shapes to sturdy structures. Then the fun really begins as par ticipants get handson time experimenting with our Beaverbot cardboard cutt er\, a kidsafe tool that helps bring big ideas to life. Whether you want t o make a robot\, a castle\, a costume\, or something totally wild\, this w orkshop is all about creativity\, exploration\, and turning leftover cardb oard into something amazing. Ages 8-14. Registration required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Pearl Bailey Library\, 2510 Wickham Ave\, Newport News\, VA\, 236 07\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/tech-toys-cardboard-chall enge-at-pearl-bailey-library-newport-news/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_med ium=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:Call for TEEN Muralists DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260915T181635Z UID:10010962-1789430400-1790380799@vibecreativedistrict.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:The ViBe Creative District is seeking a teen muralist to live paint for the 9th Annual ViBe Mural Festival this Oct 2-11\, 2026! \n\nHOW IT WORKS\nArtists ages 16-18 are encouraged to apply below\, submitting u p to 2 mural ideas. \nArtists must be able to paint both weekends of the f estival and possibly some weekdays outside of school hours. \nTEEN Artists must have their own transportation and their parents’ approval to parti cipate. \nThe teen artists will be paid an artist stipend as a scholarship to pursue their art in school = $750 cash + reimbursement of supplies up to $250. \nDeadline to apply is September 25th at 6pm. Artists will be not ified by September 26th if selected. \nThe chosen TEEN Muralist will paint at Zero’s Subs Oceanfront location at 632 Virginia Beach Blvd on a temp orary wall surface facing the Cypress Avenue. \n  \n\n\n  \nMURAL LOCATI ON:\nThe TEEN Muralist will repaint this mural board from 2024\, located a t Cypress and 17th Street beside Zero’s Subs. \n \nAPPLY NOW!\n\n\n \n \n Call fo r TEEN Artists - 2026 ViBe Mural Festival\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Reg ion\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n Afghanista nÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarctica Antigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasB ahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonai re\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBra zilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBuru ndiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicC hadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Demo cratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCura çaoCyprusCzechiaDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl S alvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaro e IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern Ter ritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuade loupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and M cDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIr aqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiri batiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyz stanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiecht ensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMa rshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaM onacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepal NetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk Island North MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortuga lPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaSaint BarthélemyS aint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint Luc iaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSam oaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth Afr icaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSu danSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwa nTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelau TongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTürkiyeTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos Island sTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguay US Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\ , BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZi mbabwe\n Country\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n Artist website or Soc ial Media Page (IF APPLICABLE)\n \n Are you currently enrolled in High School in Hampton Roads?*YESNO\, please do not applyAll participating teen artists must be currently enrolled in High School in Hampton Roads to participate.What High School do you attend?*Wh at will your age be on October 1\, 2026?*You must be 16-18 years of age to participate in this project.Are you available to paint live Oct 2-11\, 20 26 outside of school hours?*\n \n \n YES\n \n \n \n NO\n YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE TO PAINT OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS (Friday-Sunday a nd on some weekdays).Mural Submission #1*Max. file size: 100 MB. Your mura l must be a rectangle that is in landscape orientation. The mural wall is approximately 6 feet tall by 12 feet wide. Mural Submission #2 (optional)M ax. file size: 100 MB. Your mural must be a rectangle that is in landscape orientation. The mural wall is approximately 6 feet tall by 12 feet wide. IF SELECTED\, I WANT MY NAME TO APPEAR PUBLICALLY AS:*ARTIST BIO: Please write a paragraph about yourself and your style of artwork or why you lik e murals -- this will become public if you win.*ARITST HEADSHOT - Please t ake a clear picture of yourself that shows you from the shoulders\, neck a nd head on a nice background for us to use when announcing your mural if y ou are chosen. This photo will be made public.*Max. file size: 100 MB. \n Submit LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T181635Z URL:https://vibecreativedistrict.org/event/call-for-teen-muralists/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:ViBe Creative District X-SOURCE-URL:https://vibecreativedistrict.org/series/old-beach-farmers-mar ket-every-3rd-saturday-9am-to-noon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Farm Aid Mural Partnership DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260916T181619Z UID:10011133-1789430400-1790553599@vibecreativedistrict.org CATEGORIES:market DESCRIPTION:Farm Aid partners with ViBe Creative District to bring mural t o Old Beach Farmers Market \nThe ViBe Creative District has partnered with Farm Aid to create a new farmers’ market inspired mural on 18th Street next to the weekly Old Beach Farmers Market. Farm Aid featured artist Pame la Bliss\, of Indiana will paint alongside Hampton Roads artist Jazzmyn El lis for two weeks to complete the mural. The mural will feature Farm Aid ’s 2026 logo\, featuring many of the farm products Virginia farmers offe r\, as well as farmers market products such as fish\, tomatoes\, sunflower s\, eggs and other produce found weekly at the Saturday morning market. \n   \nFarm Aid 2026 is coming to Virginia Beach to rock for family farmers on Saturday\, September 26\, at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater. T he lineup features Willie Nelson & Family\, Neil Young & the Chrome Hear ts\, John Mellencamp\, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds\, Margo Price\, Nathan iel Rateliff\, Turnpike Troubadours\, Lukas Nelson\, Ty Myers\, Mike Campb ell & The Dirty Knobs\, Jesse Welles\, Sierra Ferrell\, Mon Rovîa\, I’m With Her\, Amythyst Kiah\, Lily Meola\, Chris Pierce and the Wisdom India n Dancers. \n  \nThe festival will highlight the vital role that family f armers play in their communities – growing food\, strengthening local ec onomies and helping sustain the places we call home. Family farmers are cu rrently facing the most serious threats to their livelihoods since the 198 0s Farm Crisis. Farmers are navigating economic volatility\, policy uncert ainty and consolidation\, all of which harm both farmers and their communi ties because they are so closely linked. \n  \nAttendees will experience farmers’ contributions firsthand via HOMEGROWN Concessions®\, which off ers a delicious and fresh menu with ingredients that are grown or raised b y farmers who use ecological practices and are paid a fair price. Farm Aid ’s HOMEGROWN Village features hands-on activities engaging festivalgoers with exhibits about soil\, water\, energy\, food and farming. \n  \nFarm Aid reached out to the ViBe Creative District several months ago to offer a community give back mural that would pair featured artist Pamela Bliss with an up-and-coming Hampton Roads artist. The ViBe Creative District sel ected artist Jazzmyn Ellis who frequents ViBe’s First Friday series and who has previously painted live at events representing ViBe. \n  \n“Far m Aid is thrilled to partner with the ViBe District\, and with Pamela and Jazzmyn on this meaningful mural\,” said Michael Stewart Foley\, Farm Ai d’s Cultural Impact Director. “The success of family farms and the we llbeing of communities are closely linked\, and this mural highlights that connection next to the Old Beach Farmers Market\, one of the best example s of a thriving community-based food system that values its farmers.” \n   \nOld Beach Farmers Market Chair Jeremy Maloney is sponsoring the mural through his architecture firm\, Altruistic Design. “The ViBe Creative D istrict and Old Beach Farmers Market are incredibly special to me\, and I ’ve always had a passion for supporting our farmers\, small businesses a nd creative community\,” said Maloney. “It’s an honor to connect Far m Aid’s national advocacy efforts with the work happening right here in Virginia Beach. The Mural will be a vibrant reminder of that connection an d an incredible backdrop for every Old Beach Farmers Market.” \n  \nThe public can watch the mural come to life by visiting 604 18th Street (Lowe Auto) which is directly next to the Old Beach Farmers Market location for weekly Saturday events. Artists Pamela Bliss and Jazzmyn Ellis will be on site daily through September 27th until the mural is completed. ViBe will also coordinate a live onsite fence mural painting at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach on Saturday\, September 26\, during Farm Aid 2026 for festival-goers to help paint. A limited number of Farm A id 2026 tickets are available\; visit farmaid.org to learn more. \n  \nTh is mural partnership is a walk up to ViBe’s 9th Annual ViBe Mural Festiv al taking place Oct 2-11\, 2026 where 10 murals are painted in 10 days all throughout the district. Named one of the “52 Places to visit in 2026\, ” the ViBe Creative District is Virginia Beach’s cultural enclave. \n   \nAbout artists Pamela Bliss and Jazzmyn Ellis: \n  \nPamela Bliss is an Indiana based artist who works predominantly in realism and occasionall y in other styles. She creates large scale exterior murals and small-scale interior murals and canvas works. She has painted large figurative works including Reggie Miller\, John Mellencamp and Kurt Vonnegut along with oth er subject matter including animate and inanimate objects. A longtime fami ly friend of John Mellencamp\, Bliss had partnered with Farm Aid to create a Virginia Beach based mural. You can view her work on Facebook at Pamela Bliss Art FX. More information at Pamela Bliss \nJazzmyn Ellis is a Virg inia based artist known for her vivid and surreal portraits. She highlight s people of color for their contributions in popular culture while also em phasizing societal and political contradictions. Topics range from gender roles\, spiritual warfare\, racial conversions all with a layer of comedic awareness. She mostly uses acrylic paint and spray paint when bringing po rtraits to life. Specializing in mostly portraits\, she is a self-taught a rtist that aspires to erase the separation and marginalization of art and what is socially available for purchase in homes and commercial spaces. Mo re information at Instagram \n  \n  \nAbout Farm Aid: \nFarm Aid’s mis sion is to build a vibrant\, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson\, Neil Young\, John Mellencamp\, Dave Matthews\, Margo Price and Nathaniel Rateliff host an annual festival to raise funds to support Farm Aid’s work with family farmers and to inspire people to choose family farm food. Since 1985\, Fa rm Aid\, with the support of the artists who contribute their performances each year\, has raised more than $90 million to support programs that hel p farmers thrive\, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement\, take actio n to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms. \n  \n  \nAbout the Old Beach Farmers Market:\nOld B each Farmers Market (OBFM) is a fresh outdoor marketplace in the heart of the resort area\, just six blocks from the ocean and one block from the Vi rginia Beach Convention Center\, on 18th Street between Cypress and Medite rranean Avenues. The market features seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables\ , meats (pork\, bison\, beef\, chicken\, turkey\, sausages\, charcuterie)\ , eggs\, seafood\, cheeses\, a wide assortment of baked goods (biscuits\, pies\, cakes\, brownies and cookies)\, artisanal breads\, and savory foods from local chefs (pasta\, sauces\, salsas\, salads\, tamales)\, soap\, an d flowers. Founded in 2008\, Old Beach Farmers Market is run entirely by v olunteers as an independent 501(c)6 organization. We support local family farms\, watermen\, and Virginia wineries. Old Beach Farmers Market is a ce rtified Virginia Green market\, encouraging eco-friendly practices. \n  \ nLearn more at:\n\nSee the Farm Aid Mural in Virginia Beach LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T181619Z URL:https://vibecreativedistrict.org/event/farm-aid-mural-partnership/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:ViBe Creative District X-SOURCE-URL:https://vibecreativedistrict.org/series/old-beach-farmers-mar ket-every-3rd-saturday-9am-to-noon 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:Bouldering Babies at Latitude Climbing (Norfolk) DTSTART:20260917T124500Z DTEND:20260917T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10438441-1789634700-1789639200@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES: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 \nAge 0-4\, Norfolk- Tues/Thurs- 8:45am-10am \nWhile Latitude hosts cli mbers of all ages anytime\, join us for a special weekly parent meet up an d check out Boulder Babies! This is a drop in time for parents to bring th eir children to play and socialize at our incredible rock climbing gyms. P arents do not need to climb with their child but should be present and act ively engaged. \nRegistration is encouraged but not required. Please fill out our waiver ahead of time for you as the parent\, and then also for you r child(ren) as this will speed up your check in process! \nYou can bring older children as well but be advised parents need to actively supervise t heir children while climbing so please only bring as many as you can activ ely watch. Older children will be $10 during this timeframe. They will lik ely need to pay for rental gear unless they have their own gear…babies a nd toddlers can wear their own shoes since they typically are too small to wear climbing shoes. \n$12 for guests\, or free for members (child must b e a member). LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Latitude Climbing & Fitness Norfolk\, 1830 Lindsay Avenue\, Norfo lk\, VA\, 23504\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/bouldering-babies-at-lati tude-climbing-norfolk-12/2026-09-17/?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:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Newport News) DTSTART:20260917T130000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T000246Z UID:10005235-1789635600-1789657200@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Stop applying online. Start shaking hands. Bypass the resume " black hole." Meet vetted hiring managers who know what your clearance is w orth\n\n\nThe Algorithm Can’t Hire You. We Can.\nThe Problem: You spend hours tailoring your resume. You submit it to an online portal. You wait. You hear nothing. The “Black Hole” of online applications is the enemy of a fast transition. \nThe Solution: The Network is your bypass. We cut the red tape and put you in the room with the people who actually sign the offer letters. \nThis isn’t a “job fair” where you collect brochure s. This is a tactical access point to the 757’s most aggressive military -hiring companies. We have vetted every employer in the room. They aren’ t here to tell you to “apply on the website”—they are here to find t heir next team leader. \nWho Should Attend: \nTransitioning Service Member s: Who are tired of the waiting game. \nMilitary Spouses: Looking for empl oyers who understand the PCS lifestyle. \nVeterans: Ready to level up from their current civilian role. \nYour Rules of Engagement:\nBring Resumes i f you have them BUT no biggie if you don’t. \nBe Social: No stress\, tak e your 30 seconds to tell them who you are. Make it count. Learn who they are and what they’re looking for. If it’s not you\, how you can help. \nThe job market is all about who you know. Come know the right people. \n If you have any additional questions\, please do not hesitate to contact u s: \nNewport News Front Desk: 757-782-4531 \nEmail: militarycommunity@thew orkforcecouncil.org \nThis event and the services provided herein at the H ampton Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,5 76 through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,3 91 through nonfederal sources. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000246Z LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Sh oals #Suite 210\, Newport News\, VA 23693\, Newport News\, VA\, 23693\, US URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-network-direct-employer-access-n ewport-news-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virgin ia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Norfolk) DTSTART:20260917T130000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T000246Z UID:10005297-1789635600-1789657200@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Stop applying online. Start shaking hands. Bypass the resume " black hole." Meet vetted hiring managers who know what your clearance is w orth\n\n\nThe Algorithm Can’t Hire You. We Can.\nThe Problem: You spend hours tailoring your resume. You submit it to an online portal. You wait. You hear nothing. The “Black Hole” of online applications is the enemy of a fast transition. \nThe Solution: The Network is your bypass. We cut the red tape and put you in the room with the people who actually sign the offer letters. \nThis isn’t a “job fair” where you collect brochure s. This is a tactical access point to the 757’s most aggressive military -hiring companies. We have vetted every employer in the room. They aren’ t here to tell you to “apply on the website”—they are here to find t heir next team leader. \nWho Should Attend: \nTransitioning Service Member s: Who are tired of the waiting game. \nMilitary Spouses: Looking for empl oyers who understand the PCS lifestyle. \nVeterans: Ready to level up from their current civilian role. \nYour Rules of Engagement:\nBring Resumes i f you have them BUT no biggie if you don’t. \nBe Social: No stress\, tak e your 30 seconds to tell them who you are. Make it count. Learn who they are and what they’re looking for. If it’s not you\, how you can help. \nThe job market is all about who you know. Come know the right people. \n If you have any additional questions\, please do not hesitate to contact u s: \nNorfolk Front Desk: 757-807-0423 \nEmail: militarycommunity@theworkfo rcecouncil.org \nThis event and the services provided herein at the Hampto n Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,576 th rough the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,391 th rough nonfederal sources. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000246Z LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock R oad #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-network-direct-employer-access-n orfolk-11/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-be ach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Combined Preschool Storytime at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Be ach) DTSTART:20260917T130000Z DTEND:20260917T134500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10432942-1789635600-1789638300@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:family 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 \nHelp prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books\, rhymes\, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and conf idence building. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:TCC Joint-Use Library\, 1700 College Crescent\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23453\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/combined-preschool-storyt ime-at-tcc-joint-use-library-virginia-beach-14/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_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:Military Families: Let's Get Ready to Read! An Early Literacy Adve nture at JEB Fort Story One Stop (Virginia Beach) DTSTART:20260917T130000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10435633-1789635600-1789664400@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:dance 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 \nExplore an early literacy adventure with JEB Fort Story MWR Library. Join us at One Stop every first and third Thursday of the month and check out our early literacy station from 9 AM to 5 PM. We will have activities that will help your child get ready to read through\, writing\, talking\, singing\, and playing. There will be a new adventure to explore every firs t and third Thursday. This is designed for children ages six and under. \n For more information\, please call 757-422-7600. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:JEB Fort Story One Stop\, 864 Omaha Beach Rd\, Virginia Beach\, V A\, 23451 URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/military-families-lets-ge t-ready-to-read-an-early-literacy-adventure-at-jeb-fort-story-one-stop-vir ginia-beach-3/2026-09-17/?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:Just 2s Storytime at Kempsville Area Library (Virginia Beach) DTSTART:20260917T133000Z DTEND:20260917T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10432943-1789637400-1789639200@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:family 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 \nBoost independence and develop social skills using writing activities \, basic concepts (i.e.\, colors\, shapes\, letters\, etc.)\, large muscle movement\, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the wh ole child. Age 2 with a caregiver. Registration is required. \nBecause th is class starts before regular library hours\, a staff member will let you into the building between 9:20 and 9:30 a.m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Kempsville Area Library\, 832 Kempsville Road\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23464\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/just-2s-storytime-at-kemp sville-area-library-virginia-beach-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&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:Baby Storytime at Northampton Branch Library (Hampton) DTSTART:20260917T133000Z DTEND:20260917T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10440149-1789637400-1789639200@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:family 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 \nCommunity: City of Hampton\nenjoy stories\, songs\, and activities de signed for infants and toddlers ages 0-2 years.siblings of all ages are al ways welcome! daycare groups should call ahead to discuss interest. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Northampton Branch Library\, 936 Big Bethel Rd\, Hampton\, VA\, 2 3666\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/baby-storytime-at-northam pton-branch-library-hampton-14/?utm_source=caldiscovery&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:Marvelous Math at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach) DTSTART:20260917T133000Z DTEND:20260917T141500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10432944-1789637400-1789640100@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:dance 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 \nBring your preschooler to engage in exciting activities to develop an understanding of basic math concepts required for school readiness. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:MEO Central Library\, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23452\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/marvelous-math-at-meo-cen tral-library-virginia-beach-8/?utm_source=caldiscovery&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:Member Program for Kids - Caterpillar Club at NBG (Norfolk) DTSTART:20260917T133000Z DTEND:20260917T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10435164-1789637400-1789641000@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:family 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 \nJoin us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistanc e. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register th eir tickets online and show their membership for entry into the Garden. S pace is limited to the first 15 children. Walk-up participation is not per mitted. \n| 9:30AM in September | Meet at the Butterfly House to say goo d morning to the caterpillars\, butterflies\, and moths. Tickets availabl e now! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Norfolk Botanical Garden\, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd\, Norfolk\, Virg inia\, 23518 URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/member-program-for-kids-c aterpillar-club-at-nbg-norfolk/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_med ium=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:September Playgroup at Mallory HRCAP Head Start Center (Hampton) DTSTART:20260917T133000Z DTEND:20260917T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10439563-1789637400-1789644600@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:dance 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 \nPlease join us for Playgroup! Activities and locations vary. \nLocati on Details \nRoom 113 \nSummer is the perfect time to play\, learn\, and m ake memories! For complete activity and location information\, visit us @H amptonHealthyFamilies. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Mallory HRCAP Head Start Center\, 331 Big Bethel Road\, Hampton\, VA\, 23666\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/september-playgroup-at-ma llory-hrcap-head-start-center-hampton-5/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_mediu m=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:Shut Up and Write DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T181120Z UID:10010726-1789639200-1789642800@vibecreativedistrict.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Shut Up & Write(!)\n\nWe show up. We each say what we’re g oing to write. We write for at least an hour. We say how it went!\n\nFor anyone looking for a little slice of time dedicated to writing—this is a lovely\, low-pressure way to show up for your words and make progress. J oin us when you can\, stay for as little or long as you’d like\, and S hut Up and Write! \n\nThree Ships Coffee \n607 19th St \nVirginia Beach\ , VA 23451 \n\n\nAPRIL THROUGH SEPTEMBER — Thursdays 10am-11am: \n\n\nA pril 16\nMay 21\nJune 18\nJuly 16\nAugust 20\nSeptember 17\n\n  \nNo RS VP – Just show up! Find the table with the sign to join the group. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T181120Z URL:https://vibecreativedistrict.org/event/shut-up-and-write/2026-09-17/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:ViBe Creative District X-SOURCE-URL:https://vibecreativedistrict.org/series/old-beach-farmers-mar ket-every-3rd-saturday-9am-to-noon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Recovery Talent Show DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T064510Z UID:48976-1789639200-1789650000@portsvaevents.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:For more information about this event reach out to BHS by phon e at (757) 393-5357 or by email at bhspreventionservices@portsmouthva.gov. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T064510Z LOCATION:Portsmouth Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services\, 1811 Ki ng Street\, Portsmouth\, VA\, 23704\, United States URL:https://portsvaevents.com/event/recovery-talent-show/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:City Of Portsmouth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://portsvaevents.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Seat of Justice: The Courthouse that Changed Portsmouth Exhibit DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T004100Z UID:47372-1789639200-1789660800@portsvaevents.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Step inside the courthouse that once shaped the course of just ice in Portsmouth and beyond. \nFrom witch trials to slavery-era rulings t o civil rights sit-ins and debates over Confederate monuments\, A Seat of Justice explores how law\, power and memory have intersected inside the No rfolk County Courthouse – right here in this very building. \nThrough co mpelling cases\, personal stories and pivotal moments in history\, this ex hibit challenges visitors to consider how justice has been shaped\, challe nged and remembered over time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T004100Z LOCATION:Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center\, 400 High Street\, Portsmouth\, Virginia\, 23704\, United States URL:https://portsvaevents.com/event/a-seat-of-justice-the-courthouse-that- changed-portsmouth-exhibit/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium= ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:City Of Portsmouth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://portsvaevents.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Art on the Square DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T004100Z UID:48532-1789639200-1789660800@portsvaevents.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:We’re bringing the art outside this summer with large-format prints of original artwork hung along the square. \nMeet this year’s ar tist lineup below and click any name to see more of their work. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T004100Z LOCATION:Portsmouth\, VA\, United States URL:https://portsvaevents.com/event/art-on-the-square/2026-09-17/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:City Of Portsmouth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://portsvaevents.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Onesies Rhyme Time at Princess Anne Area Library (Virginia Beach) DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10432945-1789639200-1789641000@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:dance 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 \nHelp build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes\, books\, and hands-on activities to b uild pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Princess Anne Area Library\, 1444 Nimmo Parkway\, Virginia Beach\ , VA\, 23456\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/onesies-rhyme-time-at-pri ncess-anne-area-library-virginia-beach-11/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_med ium=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:Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime at North Suffolk Library (Suffolk) DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10440225-1789639200-1789641000@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:family 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 \nAn early literacy-based storytime with stories\, rhymes\, songs and m ore for littles and their caregivers. Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime is gear ed for birth through 24 months.\nTo view Babies & Tiny Tots Storytime virt ually\, please join our Baby & Me Facebook group . LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:North Suffolk Library\, 2000 Bennets Creek Park Road\, Suffolk\, VA\, 23435\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/babies-tiny-tots-storytim e-at-north-suffolk-library-suffolk-15/?utm_source=caldiscovery&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:Combined Preschool Storytime at TCC Joint-Use Library (Virginia Be ach) DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T144500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10432946-1789639200-1789641900@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:family 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 \nHelp prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books\, rhymes\, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and conf idence building. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:TCC Joint-Use Library\, 1700 College Crescent\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23453\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/combined-preschool-storyt ime-at-tcc-joint-use-library-virginia-beach-15/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_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:Preschool Art at Pungo Blackwater Library (Virginia Beach) DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10432947-1789639200-1789642800@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:dance 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 \nBring your preschooler to explore different artistic styles. Please c ome dressed in attire that can get messy. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Registr ation is required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Pungo Blackwater Library\, 916 Princess Anne Rd\, Virginia Beach\ , VA\, 23457\, United States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/preschool-art-at-pungo-bl ackwater-library-virginia-beach/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&ut m_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:Preschool Pals at Chesapeake Central Library (Chesapeake) DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180016Z UID:10439943-1789639200-1789642800@hamptonroads.myactivechild.com CATEGORIES:dance 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 \nJoin us for a preschool focused skill building hour at the library. W e will sing songs\, read stories\, practice writing\, and dance. For ages 2-5 with caregivers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180016Z LOCATION:Chesapeake Central Library\, 298 Cedar Rd\, Chesapeake\, VA\, Uni ted States URL:https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/preschool-pals-at-chesape ake-central-library-chesapeake-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&u tm_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:Zoo Tales DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T080929Z UID:41433-1789642800-1789644600@virginiazoo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for our popular story-time program\, Zoo Tales! Each w eek features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal amb assador\, all related to a changing monthly theme! \n\n\n\nSee signs post ed in the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit. Free with general admission. \n\n\n\nTheme: Backya rd Habitats LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T080929Z URL:https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-61/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Virginia Zoo X-SOURCE-URL:https://virginiazoo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Glassmaking Demo DTSTART:20260917T160000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121232Z UID:10019755-1789646400-1789650000@chrysler.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Glass Studio at noon for a free glassmaking dem onstration. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121232Z URL:https://chrysler.org/event/glassmaking-demo-3/2026-09-17/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&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:Home-Based Business: Building Resilience and Growth Mindset in Ent repreneurship DTSTART:20260917T160000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T180227Z UID:10005400-1789646400-1789650000@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Free online Hampton Roads SBDC workshop for solopreneurs and h ome-based owners on resilience and growth mindset amid setbacks and change . Co-sponsored by the Home-Based Business Network (York\, Hampton\, James City\, Williamsburg\, Poquoson\, Newport News\, Isle of Wight\, Gloucester ED). LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T180227Z LOCATION:Online Event URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/home-based-business-building-resilie nce-and-growth-mindset-in-entrepreneurship/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_me dium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Museum Talk DTSTART:20260917T160000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T011423Z UID:10039483-1789646400-1789650000@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know more about the Birthplace of Country Music Museum’s exhibits and programs? Go behind-the-scenes into the museum va ult and learn about how museums work? Get acquainted with other museums an d cultural hotspots? And sometimes just have a complete nerd-a-thon about history and culture with some geeky museum folks? Then Museum Talk is the show for you! Merging with BCM’s Radio Bristol Book Club (every fourth T hursday of the month)\, you can join hosts Erika Barker\, Sam Parker\, and René Rodgers on the other Thursdays at Noon to explore all things museum -y\, hear some tunes\, and meet interesting people across the airwaves! LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T011423Z LOCATION:VA URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/museum-talk-2/2026-09-17/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:The Birthplace of Country Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:JCC Roundtable Conversations DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T000143Z UID:ed160fd0a3da6d52d3124cb26427dac7 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:federation.jewishva.org\nCommunity Calendar\nhttps://federatio n.jewishva.org/community-calendar/roundtable-conversations-1782838235 LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T000143Z X-SOURCE-NAME:JCC Event Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://jcc.jewishva.org/jcc-event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Outside The Box DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T185549Z UID:10045034-1789653600-1789657200@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join Roxanne Thursdays at 2pm for an eclectic mix of all thing s country and country-adjacent. From iconic hits to obscure treasures\, fr om the world stage to local artists\, Roxanne brings along a little bit of everything. With a blend of music\, talk\, live performances\, and interv iews\, you’re sure to encounter old favorites while discovering new ones . LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T185549Z URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/outside-the-box/2026-09-17/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:The Birthplace of Country Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Virginia Cup Pre-Party Celebration DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T000246Z UID:10005193-1789657200-1789664400@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Virginia Cup at The Hive with food\, drinks\, net working\, and fun before the main event!\n\n\nThe excitement is building f or the Virginia Cup. In partnership with The Hive\, the celebration starts early! Join us from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at The Hive in Virginia Beach for a p re-event networking gathering ahead of the main event just one block from the Sandler Center. \n  \nWhy You Should Join Us Early:\nMeet the Ecosyst em:\nThis is more than just happy hour—it’s your chance to connect wit h founders\, funders\, professionals\, creatives\, operators\, and innovat ion champions from across Virginia. Whether you’re looking to invest\, h ire\, partner\, or simply get inspired\, this is where the conversations b egin. \nFood & Drinks\, On Us:\nEnjoy complimentary refreshments and light bites while you connect with some of the region’s most dynamic leaders in business and tech. \nSkip the Stress:\nArrive ahead of the crowd\, find easy parking\, and settle in before the big night begins. No last-minute rush—just a smooth transition into an evening of innovation. \nJust Minu tes from the Action:\nThe Hive is a short walk from the Sandler Center\, m aking it the perfect spot to kick things off before the pitches begin. \nW hether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur\, an aspiring founder\, a creative \, a professional\, an investor\, or a supporter of Hampton Roads innovati on\, this pre-event gathering sets the tone for an unforgettable night. \n Arrive early. Raise a glass. And let’s celebrate the future of startups together. \n  \nBe sure to get your tickets to the main event here: https ://bit.ly/vacup LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000246Z LOCATION:The HIVE Downtown by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Bo ulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/virginia-cup-pre-party-celebration/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Food Truck: Ghost Kitchen DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T062405Z UID:10004535-1789660800-1789678800@covabrewco.com CATEGORIES:food LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T062405Z LOCATION:Cova Brewing\, 9529 Shore Drive\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23518\, United S tates URL:https://covabrewco.com/event-detail/food-truck-ghost-kitchen-2-2/2026- 09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach- va X-SOURCE-NAME:Cova Brewing Co X-SOURCE-URL:https://covabrewco.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pressing Matters DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T185549Z UID:10043260-1789660800-1789664400@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Dive into the ever expanding world of vinyl records with host  Clint Holley. Vinyl records\, once considered a “dead” format\, hav e exploded in popularity during the last decade. Join Clint Thursdays at 6pm as he plays new music being released on vinyl\, explores newly presse d re-issues\, and dusts off some lost classics. As a bonus\, find out more about vinyl culture as Clint interviews the people who are driving the n ew found enthusiasm for vinyl through their passionate work and collecting .  Show replays Sundays at 3pm. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T185549Z URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/pressing-matters-2-2/2026-0 9-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-v a X-SOURCE-NAME:The Birthplace of Country Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trade & Play Night DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T061206Z UID:10004783-1789664400-1789675200@wasserhundbrewing.com CATEGORIES:community,gaming DESCRIPTION:Gotta trade ’em all! \n\nGrab your binders\, build your dec ks\, and join us for our first Trade & Play Night at Wasserhund Norfolk!\n From Pokémon cards to Magic: The Gathering and everything in between\, th is is your chance to swap cards\, connect with fellow collectors\, and get some games in with a community of card-loving friends.\n\n 5–6 PM: Tra ding & meetups 6–8 PM: Play time & battles\n\nShow your cards for exclu sive event specials: $1 off drafts 20% off appetizers\n\nRSVP HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061206Z LOCATION:Wasserhund – Norfolk\, 2411 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, 2351 7\, United States URL:https://wasserhundbrewing.com/event/trade-play-night-2/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Wasserhund Brewing Company X-SOURCE-URL:https://wasserhundbrewing.com/locations/virginia-beach END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Virginia Cup: Official Startup World Cup Virginia Qualifier DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T000246Z UID:10005396-1789664400-1789675200@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Join the biggest business event of the summer\, where the regi on’s top leaders gather to celebrate innovation and showcase entrepreneu rship.\n\n\nVirginia’s Biggest Night for Innovation\n  \nThursday\, Sep tember 17 | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts | Virginia Beach\nFor o ne night each year\, Virginia’s innovation community comes together unde r one roof. Founders\, investors\, business leaders\, students\, entrepren eurs\, corporate executives\, and economic development leaders gather to c elebrate the companies and people shaping what’s next. Whether you’re looking to make meaningful connections\, discover emerging companies\, or simply experience the energy of innovation across the Commonwealth\, Virgi nia Cup is the place to be. \n  \nWhat’s Included With Your Ticket\n\nA dmission to Virginia Cup 2026\nLive competition featuring Virginia’s Top 10 companies\nNetworking with attendees from across Virginia\nEntertainme nt and special experiences throughout the evening\nThe championship ceremo ny as Virginia’s winner is crowned\nAccess to one of the Commonwealth’ s largest gatherings of founders\, investors\, and business leaders\n\n  \nMore Than a Pitch Competition\nVirginia Cup isn’t just about who wins. It’s about discovering the companies that could shape Virginia’s futu re\, meeting the people building them\, and being part of the conversation s that continue long after the event ends. Many attendees come for the com petition. They return for the connections. \nWho Should Attend?\n\nFounder s & entrepreneurs\nInvestors\nBusiness owners & executives\nCorporate inno vation leaders\nStudents & aspiring entrepreneurs\nEconomic development pr ofessionals\nAnyone passionate about business\, technology\, and innovatio n\nYOU\n\n  \nOne Night. One Stage. One Commonwealth.\nTen companies will compete for the title of Virginia Champion and the opportunity to advance to compete for a $1 million investment prize. Hundreds of attendees will leave with new ideas\, new relationships\, and a firsthand look at what’ s next. Don’t miss the event everyone will be talking about. \nReserve y our seat today. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T000246Z LOCATION:Sandler Center for the Performing Arts\, 201 Market Street #Unit 204\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/virginia-cup-official-startup-world- cup-virginia-qualifier/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig n=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Diggin' with Big Lon DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T185549Z UID:10042999-1789664400-1789668000@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Diggin’ with Big Lon discovers the rich musical heritage of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia one dusty record at a time. Big Lon has combined his love of history and music to build a collection of l ocal 45rpm and 78rpm records. Tune in every Thursday at 5pm! Check out his story on Facebook at Big Lon’s Crateful Dig. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T185549Z URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/event/diggin-with-big-lon-2-2-2/2 026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-be ach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:The Birthplace of Country Music X-SOURCE-URL:https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Events Committee Meeting DTSTART:20260917T213000Z DTEND:20260917T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T084627Z UID:10007495-1789669800-1789673400@www.staroftheseaparish.com CATEGORIES:civic LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T084627Z URL:https://www.staroftheseaparish.com/event/events-committee-meeting/2026 -09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach -va X-SOURCE-NAME:Star of the Sea Catholic Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.staroftheseaparish.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VPCC Volleyball vs. Rockingham Community College DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T122627Z UID:10001720-1789668000-1789675200@www.vpcc.edu CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:The Gators return home for a Region 10 contest against the Eag les. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T122627Z LOCATION:SafeHaven Empowerment Center\, 429 Thorncliff Dr\, Newport News\, 23608\, United States URL:https://www.vpcc.edu/event/vpcc-volleyball-vs-rockingham-community-col lege/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-v a X-SOURCE-NAME:Virginia Peninsula Community College X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.vpcc.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friend Feud at Wasserhund Chesapeake DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T001208Z UID:10000165-1789668000-1789675200@wasserhundbrewing.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The poll-based quiz game where knowing popular opinions can le ad you to victory! \nIn a multi-round battle royale\, teams will attempt t o guess the most popular answers from our survey.\nFree to play! Win aweso me prizes! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T001208Z LOCATION:Wasserhund – Chesapeake\, 510 Belaire Avenue\, Chesapeake\, VA\ , 23320\, United States URL:https://wasserhundbrewing.com/event/friend-feud-at-wasserhund-chesapea ke/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virgini a-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Wasserhund Brewing Company X-SOURCE-URL:https://wasserhundbrewing.com/locations/virginia-beach END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ft. Monroe Landscape Action Plan Workshop DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T182930Z UID:10005409-1789682400-1789689600@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Fort Monroe invites you to shape what comes next. Join the pla nning team for a reveal of the Landscape Action Plan at 60% design — see the vision take shape and add your voice to a project that will elevate n ot just this landmark\, but Hampton Roads and Virginia. There will be a sh ort presentation followed by an Open House to provide feedback on key conc epts and recommendations. The plan is on the table\, the team is at work\, and the moment is now. RSVP to pterrell@FortMonroe.org – mailto:pterrel l@FortMonroe.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T182930Z LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA 23510 URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/ft-monroe-landscape-action-plan-work shop/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-v a X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Choir Rehearsal DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260917T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T084627Z UID:10005321-1789673400-1789677000@www.staroftheseaparish.com CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T084627Z URL:https://www.staroftheseaparish.com/event/choir-rehearsal/2026-09-17/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Star of the Sea Catholic Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.staroftheseaparish.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Glass After Dark: September DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121232Z UID:10023261-1789671600-1789682400@chrysler.org CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:Hot glass and live music come together for memorable evenings during Glass After Dark. Each month\, watch the Perry Glass Studio team ta ke the molten material to exciting places and enjoy entertainment by local musicians. \nDoors open at 7 p.m. The event begins at 8 p.m. \n$10 for Mu seum members\, $20 for non-members\, Cash bar. \nTickets increase $10 at t he door\, registration recommended. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121232Z URL:https://chrysler.org/event/glass-after-dark-september/?utm_source=cald iscovery&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:Music Bingo DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T062405Z UID:10001302-1789671600-1789677000@covabrewco.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Free to play\, hosted by Beach Trivia! LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T062405Z LOCATION:Cova Brewing\, 9529 Shore Drive\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23518\, United S tates URL:https://covabrewco.com/event-detail/music-bingo/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virginia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Cova Brewing Co X-SOURCE-URL:https://covabrewco.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Practical Magic 2 at the Commodore Theatre DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T064511Z UID:49047-1789671600-1789678800@portsvaevents.com CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Two witches must confront the dark curse that threatens to unr avel their family once and for all. \nRelease date September 11\, 2026 (US A)\nDirector Susanne Bier\nStory by Alice Hoffman\nDistributed by Warner B ros. Pictures LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T064511Z LOCATION:Commodore Theatre\, 421 High Street\, Portsmouth\, VA\, 23704\, U nited States URL:https://portsvaevents.com/event/practical-magic-2-at-the-commodore-the atre/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virgi nia-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:City Of Portsmouth Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://portsvaevents.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Mic: The Word DTSTART:20260917T233000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T073631Z UID:12849-1789673400-1789678800@thez.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The Word welcomes diverse voices and fans of poetry\, spoken w ord\, and all forms of storytelling. Share a poem\, read a story\, or even tell a joke. Take the stage and share your new work-or an old favorite- i n a comfortable\, laid-back\, and encouraging atmosphere. Admission is a s uggested $5 donation. Those looking to speak/perform may sign up at the do or. Please limit your performance to 5 minutes. Limited spots! The Word is a collaboration with Zeiders American Dream Theater\, The Muse Writers Ce nter\, Hampton Roads Writers\, and Tidewater Writers. \n***************** \nOPEN MIC SERIES: Step on stage and showcase your talents! Writers\, come dians\, musicians and performers of all kinds can test-drive works-in-prog ress\, debut new pieces\, or take the mic for fun in this welcoming\, supp ortive environment. New talent starts here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T073631Z LOCATION:Zeiders American Dream Theater\, 4509 Commerce St.\, Virginia Bea ch\, VA\, 23462\, United States URL:https://thez.org/event/open-mic-the-word-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_medium=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:TUSKEGEE - Sept 17|18|19 + 24|25|26 DTSTART:20260918T003000Z DTEND:20260918T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T180816Z UID:10000245-1789673400-1789677000@www.militaryaviationmuseum.org CATEGORIES:music,theater DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting\, immersive theatrical performance at the Military Aviation Museum! \nTUSKEGEE\, an immersive theatrical experie nce transforming the Military Aviation Museum into a living historical jou rney honoring the courage\, excellence\, and brotherhood of the Tuskegee A irmen—the Black military aviators whose service during World War II resh aped American history. Through storytelling\, live music\, and movement\, TUSKEGEE honors the legacy of the heroes whose determination redefined mil itary excellence and inspired generations to soar. \nFind out more at www. rougeva.org \nOr on social at @wearerougeva and @militaryaviationmuseum \n Ticket Information: \nBasic Ticket ($55): Entry to the Immersive Experienc e. \nShow starts at 7:30pm sharp. \nHome Front Hero (Ticket + Donation) ($ 80): Entry to the Immersive Experience. \nShow starts at 7:30pm sharp. \n   \nClick Here for TUSKEGEE Tickets LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T180816Z LOCATION:Military Aviation Museum\, 1341 Princess Anne Road\, Virginia Bea ch\, VA\, 23457\, United States URL:https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/event/tuskegee-sept-171819-2425 26/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=virgini a-beach-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Military Aviation Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR