Nov1Sun
Community Day at the Virginia Zoo
Virginia Zoo · 3500 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23504
- When
- Sunday, Nov 1
- Time
- 9:30am–3pm
- Price
- $12.50 general admission for Hampton Roads residents; buy online in advance
- Ages
- All ages
November 2026Virginia Beach–Norfolk · Hampton Roads
November in Virginia Beach–Norfolk with little kids.
11 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around Virginia Beach–Norfolk in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.
1 listing
Sunday, Nov 1
1 listing
Nov 2 to Nov 8
Nov6Fri
Santa at Lynnhaven Mall
Lynnhaven Mall · 701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
- When
- Friday, Nov 6
- Time
- During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up
- Price
- Photo packages priced at the booking site
3 listings
Nov 16 to Nov 22
Nov20Fri
Santa at Greenbrier Mall
Greenbrier Mall · 1401 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320-0204
- When
- Friday, Nov 20
- Time
- During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up
- Price
- Photo packages priced at the booking site
Nov20Fri
Santa at Patrick Henry Mall
Patrick Henry Mall · 12300 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23602
- When
- Friday, Nov 20
- Time
- During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up
- Price
- Photo packages priced at the booking site
Nov21Sat
Grand Illumination Parade
Downtown Norfolk · Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk, VA 23510
- When
- Saturday, Nov 21
- Time
- 7pm
- Price
- Free
2 listings
Nov 23 to Nov 29
Nov26Thu
Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot
Mt. Trashmore YMCA · 4441 South Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452
- When
- Thursday, Nov 26
- Time
- Toddler Turkey Trot (50 yards) 8am; 1 mile 8:15am; 10K 9am
- Price
- Toddler trot free; mile $20 and 10K $45 at current prices (runners 22 and under save $8)
Nov28Sat
Town Center Grand Illumination
Town Center Fountain Plaza · Town Center, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
- When
- Saturday, Nov 28
- Time
- 5–6pm
- Price
- Free
4 listings
Open for weeks at a time
Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.
Nov6to 30
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights
Norfolk Botanical Garden · 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, VA 23518
- When
- Nov 6 to Jan 3
- Time
- Every evening, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day; open until 8:15pm on value nights, 9:15pm on popular nights
- Price
- Value nights: adults $24, kids 3–12 $15; popular nights: adults $30, kids $18; under 3 free; $5 more at the gate
Nov20to 30
Holiday Trail of Lights at the Virginia Aquarium
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center · 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
- When
- Nov 20 to Jan 3
- Time
- Timed entries at 5, 6 and 7:30pm
- Price
- Adults $19–$22, kids 3–12 $12–$15, plus fees; Twilight Hour costs more; walk-ups add $10
Nov21to 30
Breakfast with Santa at The Cavalier
Becca Restaurant & Garden, The Historic Cavalier Hotel · 4200 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
- When
- Nov 21 to Dec 20
- Time
- 8:30am–2pm
- Price
- Regular brunch menu plus a $15 kids’ buffet; reserve on OpenTable
Nov26to 30
Deck the Hall at Chesapeake City Hall
Chesapeake City Hall · 306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
- When
- Nov 26 to Jan 2
- Time
- 5–9pm nightly
- Price
- No price listed on the city’s page
Guides
More November guides for Hampton Roads
Christmas lights in Hampton RoadsKeep planning
More for little kids in Hampton Roads
December: things to do in Hampton RoadsEvery dated listing for the month, by week
Free things to do in Hampton RoadsFree days, free events and places that never charge
Indoor play in Hampton RoadsIndoor playgrounds, toddler times, museums and classes, with prices
Library storytimes in Hampton RoadsBaby, toddler and preschool storytimes by day and branch
Thanksgiving weekend in Hampton RoadsParades, turkey trots and what’s open on Thursday
Noon Year’s Eve in Hampton RoadsKid-friendly countdowns, home by nap
Christmas parades in Hampton RoadsParades and tree lightings with dates and start times
The Nutcracker in Hampton RoadsBallet and touring shows, sensory-friendly flagged
Christmas markets in Hampton RoadsChristkindlmarkts and winter wonderlands with hours
Christmas break in Hampton RoadsWhat’s open on Dec 24, Dec 25 and Jan 1
This week in Hampton RoadsDated outings for ages 0–6, checked every Thursday
Good questions
November in Hampton Roads: the FAQ
11 dated listings so far, including Community Day at the Virginia Zoo (Nov 1), Santa at Lynnhaven Mall (Nov 6), Santa at Greenbrier Mall (Nov 20) and Santa at Patrick Henry Mall (Nov 20). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.
Grand Illumination Parade (Nov 21) and Town Center Grand Illumination (Nov 28). For free days and places that never charge, see free things to do in Hampton Roads.
The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.
9 start this November: Santa at Lynnhaven Mall (Nov 6), Santa at Greenbrier Mall (Nov 20), Santa at Patrick Henry Mall (Nov 20), Grand Illumination Parade (Nov 21) and Town Center Grand Illumination (Nov 28), plus 4 more below.
Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.
The checked list, every Thursday.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Hampton Roads that weekend.
