# Hampton Roads Littles: things to do with little kids in Virginia Beach–Norfolk, VA this weekend

> 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.

- Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 23 outings at 19 places; 20 free; 19 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Trick or Treat Carnival at Slover** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–3pm) at Downtown Branch at Slover, 235 East Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Carnival games, BOO! Bingo, crafts, a spooky movie and candy, plus a costume contest. Free. Source: https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/16869653 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/trick-or-treat-carnival-at-slover-downtown-branch/
- **Trick or Treat at Central Library (Chesapeake)** (Sat, Oct 31 · During library hours) at Central Library, 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Visit all three desks in costume for a treat; crafts run all day while supplies last. Free. Source: https://chesapeakelibrary.libnet.info/event/17592669 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/trick-or-treat-at-central-library-chesapeake/
- **Halloweekends at the Children’s Museum of Virginia** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9am–4pm) at Children’s Museum of Virginia, 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704. Cost: Included with museum admission; buy tickets in advance. Ages 0+. Indoor. 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. Source: https://childrensmuseumvirginia.com/events/49503 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/halloweekends-at-the-childrens-museum-of-virginia/
- **Zoo Tales at the Virginia Zoo** (Thu, Oct 29 · 11–11:30am) at Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23504. Cost: Free with zoo admission (adults $20, kids 2–11 $17, under 2 free). Ages 1+. 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. Source: https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-35/
- **Trick or Treat the Library (Major Hillard)** (Sat, Oct 31 · During library hours) at Major Hillard Library, 824 Old George Washington Highway N., Chesapeake, VA 23323. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stop by in costume for tricks and treats any time the library is open. Free. Source: https://chesapeakelibrary.libnet.info/event/17661193 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/trick-or-treat-the-library-major-hillard/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31)

1. **Morning**: Trick or Treat Carnival at Slover, Downtown Branch at Slover. 11am–3pm. Cost: Free. https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/16869653
2. **After nap**: Spooky Fashion Show at Tucker Library, Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library. 2:30–4pm. Cost: Free. https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17696109

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Thursday, Oct 29**: Zoo Tales at the Virginia Zoo; Slightly Spooky Halloween Party (Lafayette) (free); Artistic Storytime at Jordan-Newby (free); Halloween Storytime & Parade (Cuffee) (free); Once Upon a Boo at Greenbrier (free); Drop-in Rhyme Time at Oceanfront Library (free); Baby Open Play at Oceanfront Library (free)
- **Friday, Oct 30**: Spooky Stories at Pretlow (free); Monster Mash at Barron F. Black (free); 1, 2, 3, Play with Me at Lafayette (free); Toddler Time at Van Wyck (free); Babygarten at Barron F. Black (free); Halloween Storytime & Trick-or-Treat (Indian River) (free); Halloween Storytime at Russell Memorial (free); Baby Open Play at the Joint-Use Library (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 31**: Halloweekends at the Children’s Museum of Virginia; Trick or Treat Carnival at Slover (free); Spooky Fashion Show at Tucker Library (free); Trick or Treat at Central Library (Chesapeake) (free); Trick or Treat the Library (Major Hillard) (free); Baby Open Play at Great Neck (free); Baby Open Play at Kempsville (free)
- **Sunday, Nov 1**: Community Day at the Virginia Zoo

## All outings this week

- **Halloweekends at the Children’s Museum of Virginia** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9am–4pm) at Children’s Museum of Virginia, 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704. Cost: Included with museum admission; buy tickets in advance. Ages 0+. Indoor. 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. Source: https://childrensmuseumvirginia.com/events/49503 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/halloweekends-at-the-childrens-museum-of-virginia/
- **Zoo Tales at the Virginia Zoo** (Thu, Oct 29 · 11–11:30am) at Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23504. Cost: Free with zoo admission (adults $20, kids 2–11 $17, under 2 free). Ages 1+. 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. Source: https://virginiazoo.org/event/zoo-tales-35/
- **Community Day at the Virginia Zoo** (Sun, Nov 1 · 9:30am–3pm) at Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23504. Cost: $12.50 general admission for Hampton Roads residents; buy online in advance. Ages 0+. 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. Source: https://virginiazoo.org/event/new-community-day/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/community-day-at-the-virginia-zoo/
- **Trick or Treat Carnival at Slover** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–3pm) at Downtown Branch at Slover, 235 East Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Carnival games, BOO! Bingo, crafts, a spooky movie and candy, plus a costume contest. Free. Source: https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/16869653 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/trick-or-treat-carnival-at-slover-downtown-branch/
- **Slightly Spooky Halloween Party (Lafayette)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 3:30–5:30pm) at Lafayette Branch Library, 1610 Cromwell Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Snacks, candy, games, crafts and music. Wear a costume for a shot at a prize. Free. Source: https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17706447
- **Spooky Stories at Pretlow** (Fri, Oct 30 · 2–3pm) at Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 111 W. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23503. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Halloween stories and crafts in Ocean View. Costumes are encouraged but optional. Free. Source: https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17137904 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/spooky-stories-at-pretlow-mary-d-anchor-branch/
- **Monster Mash at Barron F. Black** (Fri, Oct 30 · 4–5:30pm) at Barron F. Black Branch Library, 6700 E. Tanners Creek Drive, Norfolk, VA 23513. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. The branch’s yearly costume party with bingo, balloon animals, candy and pizza. Free. Source: https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17456409 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/monster-mash-at-barron-f-black-branch-library/
- **Spooky Fashion Show at Tucker Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2:30–4pm) at Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library, 2350 Berkley Ave. Ext., Norfolk, VA 23523. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Walk the runway in costume before trick-or-treating starts. Free. Source: https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17696109 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/spooky-fashion-show-at-tucker-library-richard-memorial/
- **1, 2, 3, Play with Me at Lafayette** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11:30am) at Lafayette Branch Library, 1610 Cromwell Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509. Cost: Free. Ages 1–4. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A playgroup for kids 1 to 4 and their grown-ups, with activity centers and an art station. Free. Source: https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17533951 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/1-2-3-play-with-me-at-lafayette-branch-library/
- **Toddler Time at Van Wyck** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30am–12pm) at Van Wyck Branch Library, 1368 DeBree Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Rhymes, music and books for about 30 minutes, then crafts and free play. Free. Source: https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17371543 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/toddler-time-at-van-wyck-branch-library/
- **Babygarten at Barron F. Black** (Fri, Oct 30 · 11am–12pm) at Barron F. Black Branch Library, 6700 E. Tanners Creek Drive, Norfolk, VA 23513. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Songs, movement, toys and board books for babies and their grown-ups. Free. Source: https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17443898 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/babygarten-at-barron-f-black-branch-library/
- **Artistic Storytime at Jordan-Newby** (Thu, Oct 29 · 11–11:45am) at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek, 1425 Norchester Ave., Norfolk, VA 23504. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A short story read in the youth art studio, then a craft to match. Free. Source: https://norfolk.libcal.com/event/17413675
- **Halloween Storytime & Parade (Cuffee)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10:15–11:15am) at Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee Library, 2726 Border Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Come in costume for stories and crafts, ending with a trick-or-treat parade. Free. Source: https://chesapeakelibrary.libnet.info/event/16885956
- **Once Upon a Boo at Greenbrier** (Thu, Oct 29 · 11am–12pm) at Greenbrier Library, 1214 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320. Cost: Free. Ages 2+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Little ones in costume trick-or-treat around the library and make crafts in the youth room. Free. Source: https://chesapeakelibrary.libnet.info/event/17212951
- **Halloween Storytime & Trick-or-Treat (Indian River)** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11am) at Indian River Library, 2320 Old Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake, VA 23325. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Halloween storytime with crafts and trick-or-treating in the library. Free. Source: https://chesapeakelibrary.libnet.info/event/17301466 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/halloween-storytime-and-trick-or-treat-indian-river-library/
- **Halloween Storytime at Russell Memorial** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11am) at Russell Memorial Library, 2808 Taylor Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Spooky songs and a not-too-scary story. Free. Source: https://chesapeakelibrary.libnet.info/event/17467918 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/halloween-storytime-at-russell-memorial-library/
- **Trick or Treat at Central Library (Chesapeake)** (Sat, Oct 31 · During library hours) at Central Library, 298 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Visit all three desks in costume for a treat; crafts run all day while supplies last. Free. Source: https://chesapeakelibrary.libnet.info/event/17592669 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/trick-or-treat-at-central-library-chesapeake/
- **Trick or Treat the Library (Major Hillard)** (Sat, Oct 31 · During library hours) at Major Hillard Library, 824 Old George Washington Highway N., Chesapeake, VA 23323. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stop by in costume for tricks and treats any time the library is open. Free. Source: https://chesapeakelibrary.libnet.info/event/17661193 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/trick-or-treat-the-library-major-hillard/
- **Drop-in Rhyme Time at Oceanfront Library** (Thu, Oct 29 · 11am) at Oceanfront Area Library, 700 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Rhymes, songs, baby sign and books for ages 3 to 24 months with a grown-up. No registration. Free. Source: https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/drop-combined-rhyme-time-354
- **Baby Open Play at Oceanfront Library** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10am) at Oceanfront Area Library, 700 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. An unstructured play hour for babies 3 to 24 months and their grown-ups. Free. Source: https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/baby-open-play-1080
- **Baby Open Play at the Joint-Use Library** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10am) at TCC/City Joint-Use Library, 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Free play and a chance to meet other parents, for ages 3 to 24 months. Free. Source: https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/baby-open-play-999 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/baby-open-play-at-the-joint-use-library-tcc-city/
- **Baby Open Play at Great Neck** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am) at Great Neck Area Library, 1251 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Saturday-morning play hour for babies and their grown-ups. Free. Source: https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/baby-open-play-956 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/baby-open-play-at-great-neck-area-library/
- **Baby Open Play at Kempsville** (Sat, Oct 31 · 10am) at Kempsville Area Library, 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Cost: Free. Ages 0–2. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A Saturday-morning play hour for babies and their grown-ups. Free. Source: https://vbpl.librarymarket.com/baby-open-play-1057 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/baby-open-play-at-kempsville-area-library/

## Holiday season in Hampton Roads

- [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains
- [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through
- [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open
- [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times
- [The Nutcracker](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/nutcracker/index.md): Shows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged
- [Christmas markets](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/christmas-markets/index.md): Markets and winter wonderlands
- [Christmas break](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/christmas-break/index.md): What’s open Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1
- [Noon Year’s Eve](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/noon-years-eve/index.md): Countdowns at noon
- [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/december/index.md): Things to do all month

## Nearby towns

- [Things to do with kids in Norfolk, VA](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/norfolk/index.md): 20 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Virginia Beach, VA](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/virginia-beach/index.md): 11 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Chesapeake, VA](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/chesapeake/index.md): 14 things to do with kids

## Seasonal events and guides

- [Things to do with kids in Virginia Beach–Norfolk in November](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/november/index.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Virginia Beach–Norfolk in December](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/december/index.md)
- [Santa visits in Virginia Beach–Norfolk](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Virginia Beach–Norfolk](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/christmas-lights/index.md)
- [Thanksgiving weekend in Virginia Beach–Norfolk](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/thanksgiving/index.md)
- [Christmas parades and tree lightings in Virginia Beach–Norfolk](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/christmas-parades/index.md)
- [The Nutcracker for kids in Virginia Beach–Norfolk](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/nutcracker/index.md)
- [Christmas markets in Virginia Beach–Norfolk](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/christmas-markets/index.md)
- [Christmas break with kids in Virginia Beach–Norfolk](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/christmas-break/index.md)
- [Noon Year’s Eve in Virginia Beach–Norfolk](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/noon-years-eve/index.md)
- [Free things to do in Virginia Beach–Norfolk](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/free/index.md)
- [Indoor play places in Virginia Beach–Norfolk](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/indoor-play/index.md)
- [Library storytimes in Virginia Beach–Norfolk](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/storytime/index.md)
- [Every year in Virginia Beach–Norfolk](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/yearly/index.md)

## About this list
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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids this weekend in Virginia Beach–Norfolk?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are [Trick or Treat Carnival at Slover](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/trick-or-treat-carnival-at-slover-downtown-branch/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Trick or Treat at Central Library (Chesapeake)](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/trick-or-treat-at-central-library-chesapeake/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Halloweekends at the Children’s Museum of Virginia](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/halloweekends-at-the-childrens-museum-of-virginia/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Trick or Treat the Library (Major Hillard)](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/trick-or-treat-the-library-major-hillard/) (Sat, Oct 31). That’s four of 16 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/#all).

### What are kid-friendly things to do in Virginia Beach–Norfolk this weekend?
This week we found 23 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, and 16 of them are this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Trick or Treat Carnival at Slover, Trick or Treat at Central Library (Chesapeake), Halloweekends at the Children’s Museum of Virginia. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/#all).

### Where are the Halloween events for kids in Virginia Beach–Norfolk this week?
8 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including [Trick or Treat Carnival at Slover](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/trick-or-treat-carnival-at-slover-downtown-branch/), [Trick or Treat at Central Library (Chesapeake)](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/trick-or-treat-at-central-library-chesapeake/), [Trick or Treat the Library (Major Hillard)](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/trick-or-treat-the-library-major-hillard/) and [Spooky Stories at Pretlow](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/spooky-stories-at-pretlow-mary-d-anchor-branch/). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Hampton Roads this week?
Yes, 20 of this week’s 23 picks are free, including library storytimes and Trick or Treat Carnival at Slover. Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Virginia Beach–Norfolk](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in Hampton Roads](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/free/).

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Virginia Beach–Norfolk when it rains?
19 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/#all). For indoor playgrounds and play spaces you can visit any week, see [indoor play places in Hampton Roads](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/indoor-play/).

### Where is storytime for little kids in Virginia Beach–Norfolk this week?
2 storytimes are on this week’s list: [Halloween Storytime & Trick-or-Treat (Indian River)](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/halloween-storytime-and-trick-or-treat-indian-river-library/) (Fri 10:30–11am) and [Halloween Storytime at Russell Memorial](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/halloween-storytime-at-russell-memorial-library/) (Fri 10:30–11am, Russell Memorial Library). Each one links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/#all). For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see [library storytimes in Hampton Roads](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/storytime/).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Virginia Beach–Norfolk this week?
7 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Toddler Time at Van Wyck, Babygarten at Barron F. Black and Drop-in Rhyme Time at Oceanfront Library. All of them are free, and all are indoors. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Virginia Beach–Norfolk list?
We go through Hampton Roads’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 29, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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