Top Attractions in Newport News

Richmond Book Festival

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Rueger Park/Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary

Sing Books with Emily

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Ages 4–7

Sing Books with Emily is a singing story time with picture books based on songs for children of all ages. Join Emily to sing songs from a wide range of musical styles accompanied by bespoke sing along tracks and Emily's fun Symphony of Silly Instruments including ukulele, glockenspiel, and kazoo....

University Symphony Orchestra

In 2 weeks · Apr 22 – Apr 24 · University of Richmond, Camp Concert Hall

The Mariners' Museum and Park

The Mariners' Museum and Park

Located in Museum Drive Newport News, VA, The Mariners' Museum and Park is a museum with 90,000 square feet of space. Exhibits and attractions include Exploration, Civil War, Chris-Craft, USS Monitor and 57 more. Offers programs including Student Programs, USS Monitor Legacy Program: DuPont’s Ironcl

Monacan Pottery Traditions with Victoria Ferguson

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 AM UTC · Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College

Victoria Ferguson, enrolled member of the Monacan Indian Nation of Virginia, will discuss the history and culture of Monacan Pottery and lead demonstrations of the craft. Ferguson is a founding elder

Mad Hatter Art & Design Auction

In 2 weeks · Apr 24 – Apr 26 · Branch Museum of Design

Art & Architecture Walking Tour – Both Sides of the Track: April 25

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 AM UTC · Taubman Museum of Art

All Aboard!

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Ages 2–4

This event includes quiet music and dimmed lights to create a sensory friendly space. To maintain this environment, we ask any conversation be kept to a low volume and that any phone calls are taken outside of the conference room. This program is for ages 2-4 with a caregiver. No food is allowed in.

“The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang, Candid Photos of John Lennon”

In 1 week · Apr 21 – Apr 23 · Anne's Visual Art Studio gallery

Hermitage Museum Playground

Hermitage Museum Playground

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Urban Air Newport News: Sensory Friendly Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Newport News

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...

Opening Reception Pivotal Introspection

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 4:00 AM UTC · Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College

Join us for the opening of Randolph College’s studio art seniors’ capstone exhibition. Reception.

Picking Daisies: The Poetry of Folk Music

In 3 weeks · Sun, Apr 26, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Picking Daisies: An April Celebration of the Poetry of Folk Music featuring Bicyclist Blues MRSPL is closing out Poetry Month with a special folk concert! Enjoy traditional and contemporary folk ballads performed by local musicians Susan & Rob of Bicyclist Blues. Their program will include British..

: Artist, Educator, Visionary

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 AM UTC · Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College

Pivotal Introspection

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 AM UTC · Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College

The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 16 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)

Earth Day

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Science Museum of Virginia

Chamber Ensembles

In 1 week · Apr 20 – Apr 22 · University of Richmond, Camp Concert Hall

Memphis Redbirds at Norfolk Tides

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:35 PM UTC · Harbor Park

MiLB Triple-A: Memphis Redbirds at Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park

Open Play

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library

Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.

Mother's Day Cards with Tracy

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Prince George Library

Spend a creative afternoon of handmade card-making! Space is limited, registration is required. Register online at www.arls.org.

Delmarva Shorebirds at Fredericksburg Nationals

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 10:05 PM UTC · Virginia Credit Union Stadium

MiLB Single-A: Delmarva Shorebirds at Fredericksburg Nationals at Virginia Credit Union Stadium

Book Bling: A DIY Glow-Up

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library

Book Bling is a craft night for teens who want to create, hang out, and personalize a book cover with fun materials like gems and washi tape. Teens are welcome to bring their own books if they can, or may use donated books we have on hand. No experience needed—just show up and make something cool!

April - May Exhibits

In 2 weeks · Apr 25 – May 17 · Art Works

Kids Run Trains

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library

Come see the Kids Run Trains interactive modular layout and try your hand at operating the trains! Registration is not required. Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged.

Hickory Crawdads at Hill City Howlers

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM UTC · Bank of the James Stadium

MiLB Single-A: Hickory Crawdads at Hill City Howlers at Bank of the James Stadium

Champions

In 2 weeks · Apr 23 – Apr 25 · Coalition Theater

The Art of The Cocktail: Milk & Honey

In 1 week · Apr 14 – Apr 16 · Virago Spirits

Poetry Night for Kids

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library

In celebration of National Poetry Month, children in grades 3-5 are invited to attend Poetry Night! We will read several poems, then participants will have the opportunity to write their own poems in several creative formats. Anyone who participates will be encouraged to submit their favorite...

Night Bloom, ICA Gala After-Party

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM–4:00 PM UTC · Institute for Contemporary Art

Best Buddies Richmond Friendship Walk

In 1 week · Apr 19 – Apr 20 · Richmond Kickers

Somerset Patriots at Richmond Flying Squirrels

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:05 PM UTC · CarMax Park

MiLB Double-A: Somerset Patriots at Richmond Flying Squirrels at CarMax Park

Spring Artisan Market

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Bingo Beer Co

The Story of a Black Founding Father: A Talk by Dr. Sesha Joi Moon

In 1 week · Apr 17 – Apr 19 · St. John's Church Foundation

'Bad' Art Night: Acrylic & Watercolor

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:15 PM–11:30 PM UTC · York County Public Library

This month's artistic mediums are acrylic paint and watercolor paint.

Watercolor + Flowers

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 10:00 PM–12:00 PM UTC · Benchtop Brewing Co.

From Page to Planet

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Poquoson Public Library

Adults. Join us for a hands-on program designed to create beautiful wildflower seed globes with discarded book pages and decorative tealights using glass jars, wire, and beads. Like books, seeds begin quietly—but given the right care, they can transform the world! This workshop blends eco-friendly..

4th Friday Art Shows Opening Reception

In 2 weeks · Apr 24 – Apr 26 · Art Works

The Lab

In 1 week · Apr 17 – Apr 18 · Coalition Theater

Book Talk with Katherine Ridgway | The Buried Cause

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 16 · Conference Rooms

Drop-In Craft

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main

Drop in any time between 10 am and 12:30 pm to make a themed craft curated by our Adult Services staff. All supplies are provided!

Teen Mermaid Tail Macramé Keychain

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · Ages 10–17

Teens will learn basic macramé knotting techniques while creating a stylish mermaid tail keychain using colorful cord and beads. This hands-on program encourages creativity, patience, and self-expression as participants design a functional accessory they can clip to backpacks, keys, or bags.

Big Girl Blitz Launch with Danielle Allen

In 1 week · Apr 14 – Apr 15 · Fountain Bookstore, Inc.

Toddler Tales

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · York County Public Library

Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. The program is designed for children to experience literature through interactive play, songs and books while providing early literacy information to parents and caregivers.

Preschool Story Time

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · York County Public Library

Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books.

Manga and Anime Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library

Do you love to watch anime, read manga, or even draw characters? At Anime Club, we read and discuss manga, choose anime shows and movies to watch together, and play various games, do crafts, and other fun activities related to Japanese culture.

Playtime with Early Literacy Center

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

Tiny Builders (Ages 3-5)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main

Bring your imagination to Tiny Builders at the Miller Center! This program will feature Mega Bloks, KEVA Planks, MAGNA-TILES, and more! For children ages 3-5 and their parents/guardians.

Anniversary Party!

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Institute for Contemporary Art

Arts & Crafts Club: Book Bedazzling

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library

Book BedazzlingJoin us each month for a new creative challenge! This session is all about transforming book covers into sparkling, personalized works of art using gems. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and a willingness to try something new.