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 "attribution": "Source: Hampton Roads Littles (https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/). Cite the city page when you quote a listing; each listing also links to the page we checked it on.",
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  "slug": "virginia-beach-norfolk",
  "name": "Virginia Beach–Norfolk",
  "state": "VA",
  "edition": "Hampton Roads Littles"
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  "range": "2026-10-26/2026-11-01",
  "label": "Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026",
  "start": "2026-10-26",
  "end": "2026-11-01"
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 "summary": "Halloween lands on a Saturday, and the libraries carry most of it: Norfolk’s Downtown Branch at Slover runs a Trick or Treat Carnival from 11 to 3, and Chesapeake’s Central and Major Hillard libraries hand out treats all day. In Portsmouth, the Children’s Museum of Virginia welcomes costumes. Zoo Tales is Thursday morning. This week has 23 outings, 20 of them free and 19 indoors.",
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  "outings": 23,
  "places": 19,
  "free": 20,
  "indoor": 19,
  "soldOut": 0,
  "listed": 23
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  "date": "2026-10-31",
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    "label": "Morning",
    "name": "Trick or Treat Carnival at Slover",
    "where": "Downtown Branch at Slover",
    "time": "11am–3pm",
    "cost": "Free",
    "url": "https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/16869653",
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   {
    "label": "After nap",
    "name": "Spooky Fashion Show at Tucker Library",
    "where": "Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library",
    "time": "2:30–4pm",
    "cost": "Free",
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   "name": "Halloweekends at the Children’s Museum of Virginia",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
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   "time": "9am–4pm",
   "venue": "Children’s Museum of Virginia",
   "address": "221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704",
   "cost": "Included with museum admission; buy tickets in advance",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    10
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   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Halloween activities fill the museum, and on Saturday the Boo-seum opens with a slightly spooky look at witches, graveyards and pirates. Costumes are welcome (no face coverings), and the museum asks families to bring a food donation for local pantries.",
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   "id": "zoo-tales-at-the-virginia-zoo",
   "name": "Zoo Tales at the Virginia Zoo",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
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   "time": "11–11:30am",
   "venue": "Virginia Zoo",
   "address": "3500 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23504",
   "cost": "Free with zoo admission (adults $20, kids 2–11 $17, under 2 free)",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
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    6
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   "category": "animals",
   "description": "The zoo’s weekly storytime: two new stories and a visit from an animal ambassador. October’s theme is Creepy Crawlies. Check the signs in Fountain Plaza for where it meets that day.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-35/",
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   "name": "Community Day at the Virginia Zoo",
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    "2026-11-01"
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   "time": "9:30am–3pm",
   "venue": "Virginia Zoo",
   "address": "3500 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23504",
   "cost": "$12.50 general admission for Hampton Roads residents; buy online in advance",
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   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
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   "ages": [
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   "category": "animals",
   "description": "The first of 11 November Community Days for the zoo’s 125th anniversary. Residents of Hampton Roads, plus a few northeastern North Carolina counties, pay $12.50 with tickets bought online. Bring an ID that shows your address or a recent utility bill.",
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   "name": "Trick or Treat Carnival at Slover",
   "dates": [
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   "time": "11am–3pm",
   "venue": "Downtown Branch at Slover",
   "address": "235 East Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510",
   "cost": "Free",
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   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
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   "description": "Carnival games, BOO! Bingo, crafts, a spooky movie and candy, plus a costume contest. Free.",
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   "name": "Slightly Spooky Halloween Party (Lafayette)",
   "dates": [
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   "time": "3:30–5:30pm",
   "venue": "Lafayette Branch Library",
   "address": "1610 Cromwell Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509",
   "cost": "Free",
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   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
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    12
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   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Snacks, candy, games, crafts and music. Wear a costume for a shot at a prize. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
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   "id": "spooky-stories-at-pretlow",
   "name": "Spooky Stories at Pretlow",
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    "2026-10-30"
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   "time": "2–3pm",
   "venue": "Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library",
   "address": "111 W. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23503",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
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    10
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   "description": "Halloween stories and crafts in Ocean View. Costumes are encouraged but optional. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
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   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/spooky-stories-at-pretlow-mary-d-anchor-branch/"
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  {
   "id": "monster-mash-at-barron-f-black",
   "name": "Monster Mash at Barron F. Black",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
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   "time": "4–5:30pm",
   "venue": "Barron F. Black Branch Library",
   "address": "6700 E. Tanners Creek Drive, Norfolk, VA 23513",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
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    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "The branch’s yearly costume party with bingo, balloon animals, candy and pizza. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17456409",
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   "name": "Spooky Fashion Show at Tucker Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
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   "time": "2:30–4pm",
   "venue": "Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library",
   "address": "2350 Berkley Ave. Ext., Norfolk, VA 23523",
   "cost": "Free",
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   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    2,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Walk the runway in costume before trick-or-treating starts. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17696109",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/#e-spooky_fashion_show_at_tucker_library",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/spooky-fashion-show-at-tucker-library-richard-memorial/"
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  {
   "id": "1-2-3-play-with-me-at-lafayette",
   "name": "1, 2, 3, Play with Me at Lafayette",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
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   "time": "10:30–11:30am",
   "venue": "Lafayette Branch Library",
   "address": "1610 Cromwell Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    1,
    4
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "A playgroup for kids 1 to 4 and their grown-ups, with activity centers and an art station. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17533951",
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  {
   "id": "toddler-time-at-van-wyck",
   "name": "Toddler Time at Van Wyck",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
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   "time": "10:30am–12pm",
   "venue": "Van Wyck Branch Library",
   "address": "1368 DeBree Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
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    3
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   "category": "library",
   "description": "Rhymes, music and books for about 30 minutes, then crafts and free play. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17371543",
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   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/toddler-time-at-van-wyck-branch-library/"
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  {
   "id": "babygarten-at-barron-f-black",
   "name": "Babygarten at Barron F. Black",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "11am–12pm",
   "venue": "Barron F. Black Branch Library",
   "address": "6700 E. Tanners Creek Drive, Norfolk, VA 23513",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
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    2
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   "category": "library",
   "description": "Songs, movement, toys and board books for babies and their grown-ups. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17443898",
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  {
   "id": "artistic-storytime-at-jordan-newby",
   "name": "Artistic Storytime at Jordan-Newby",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "11–11:45am",
   "venue": "Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek",
   "address": "1425 Norchester Ave., Norfolk, VA 23504",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    3,
    6
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "A short story read in the youth art studio, then a craft to match. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17413675",
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   "id": "halloween-storytime-parade-cuffee",
   "name": "Halloween Storytime & Parade (Cuffee)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10:15–11:15am",
   "venue": "Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library",
   "address": "2726 Border Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Come in costume for stories and crafts, ending with a trick-or-treat parade. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chesapeakelibrary.libnet.info/event/16885956",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/#e-halloween_storytime_parade_cuffee"
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  {
   "id": "once-upon-a-boo-at-greenbrier",
   "name": "Once Upon a Boo at Greenbrier",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "11am–12pm",
   "venue": "Greenbrier Library",
   "address": "1214 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    2,
    8
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Little ones in costume trick-or-treat around the library and make crafts in the youth room. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chesapeakelibrary.libnet.info/event/17212951",
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  {
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   "name": "Halloween Storytime & Trick-or-Treat (Indian River)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
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   "time": "10:30–11am",
   "venue": "Indian River Library",
   "address": "2320 Old Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake, VA 23325",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
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    5
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   "description": "A Halloween storytime with crafts and trick-or-treating in the library. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chesapeakelibrary.libnet.info/event/17301466",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/#e-halloween_storytime_trick_or_treat_india",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/halloween-storytime-and-trick-or-treat-indian-river-library/"
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  {
   "id": "halloween-storytime-at-russell-memorial",
   "name": "Halloween Storytime at Russell Memorial",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
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   "time": "10:30–11am",
   "venue": "Russell Memorial Library",
   "address": "2808 Taylor Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321",
   "cost": "Free",
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   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
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    5
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   "description": "Spooky songs and a not-too-scary story. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://chesapeakelibrary.libnet.info/event/17467918",
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   "name": "Trick or Treat at Central Library (Chesapeake)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
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   "time": "During library hours",
   "venue": "Central Library",
   "address": "298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322",
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   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
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    10
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   "description": "Visit all three desks in costume for a treat; crafts run all day while supplies last. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
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   "name": "Trick or Treat the Library (Major Hillard)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
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   "time": "During library hours",
   "venue": "Major Hillard Library",
   "address": "824 Old George Washington Highway N., Chesapeake, VA 23323",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
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    0,
    10
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   "description": "Stop by in costume for tricks and treats any time the library is open. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
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   "id": "drop-in-rhyme-time-at-oceanfront-library",
   "name": "Drop-in Rhyme Time at Oceanfront Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
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   "time": "11am",
   "venue": "Oceanfront Area Library",
   "address": "700 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    2
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   "name": "Baby Open Play at Oceanfront Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
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   "time": "10am",
   "venue": "Oceanfront Area Library",
   "address": "700 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    2
   ],
   "category": "library",
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   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/baby-open-play-1080",
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   "name": "Baby Open Play at the Joint-Use Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "10am",
   "venue": "TCC/City Joint-Use Library",
   "address": "1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA 23453",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    2
   ],
   "category": "library",
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   "addressConfirmed": false,
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  {
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