Whether it’s an educational adventure or a musical retreat, there’s something for kids of all ages to stay warm this season. Keep reading to discover some places where parents can take the kids when the weather gets cooler and Friday nights get dark early around Norfolk, Virginia.
Children’s Museum of Virginia
Spend the day exploring the Children’s Museum of Virginia’s spectacular exhibits, then stay late for Make-n-Take. This family-fun event runs Friday, Nov. 24 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Make-n-Take craft room. Display your fun themed art project or take it home with you.
Don’t miss the Train Exhibit, designed to look like a real train depot platform. Follow the railway tracks to see the main Lancaster antique toy train collection, then head through the “tunnel” to discover a delightful train layout.
Visit the Museum’s Beazley Planetarium and take a virtual trip to distant worlds with an immersive theater experience. The planetarium is a digital full-dome projection that allows everyone in the family to explore the wonders of the universe and find inspiration in our starry skies.
Attucks Theatre
Tucked away on Norfolk’s historic Church Street is the Attucks Theatre, formerly called the Apollo Theatre of the South. Named in honor of Crispus Attucks, the first African-American patriot to lose his life in the 1770 Boston Massacre, the theater was designed by architect Harvey Johnson. When the theater opened in 1919, it showcased a host of legendary performers, from Duke Ellington and Nat King Cole to Redd Foxx.
Stay toasty and warm on a cold Friday night and take the kids to a live performance of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at this unique venue. Head over on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and watch Rudolph and his friends soar onto the stage this holiday season.
You’ll see all your beloved characters, from Santa and Mrs. Claus to Hermey the Elf. Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster and Clarice will be there too. They’ll come to life right before your eyes in this magic musical presentation.
Bounce House
What better way to keep warm on a dark, chilly Friday night than with a bounce house party? Come to Bounce House in Norfolk’s Janaf Shopping Center, and enjoy tons of toasty fun at open jump. Your kids will play until they drop on a variety of exciting inflatables.
With plenty of places to bounce and run, you never need a reservation at Bounce House. All the attractions under one roof offer endless opportunities for kids to explore. Not only is Bounce House filled with unbridled fun, but it’s also a great way to engage in healthy physical exercise, and parents will appreciate the free Wi-Fi.
Drop your kids off on Friday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 11 p.m. for a Halloween craft. Kids will make a holiday home decor project and munch on pizza while they play late. Admission is $35 for the first child and $5 for each sibling.
As the weather turns chilly, parents set their sights on the indoor fun on Friday nights. Check out these three places where parents can take the kids around Norfolk, Virginia.
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