Ages & Stages
Virginia Beach residents, discover the inclusive and diverse opportunities the City offers to enrich every age and stage of life.
Treatment and Recovery Services for Substance Abuse
If you or someone you care about is affected by substance use disorder, discover free and low-cost treatment and recovery services available to residents in Human Services’ latest blog post.
Friday Night Hoedowns
Enjoy free, live, local music at the Farmer’s Market, 7-10 p.m., every Friday through October. Hoedowns are held rain or shine.
School Research Resources
Students, looking for resources for a school assignment? Need help with a book report? Public Libraries offer a variety of free, digital resources for students in grades K-12.
Find Something for all Ages & Stages
From storytimes for the youngest to support for the oldest, the City’s offerings give kids, teens, adults, seniors and caregivers countless ways to stay active, informed, supported and involved, as well as opportunities to provide feedback to the City.
Use the following definitions to filter categories below to discover your “something” to enrich your daily life and help build a more connected, vibrant community.
Type of Offering
- Assistance: Help or support to meet residents’ needs, such as financial assistance, application assistance or counseling.
- Programs: Scheduled activity residents can attend, such as a class, workshop or lecture.
- Resources: Products, tools or information residents can access or use themselves, such as resource guides, apps, or directories.
- Special events: Usually a singular occasion (or a series) for a specific purpose, such as a celebration, performance or conference.
Who it's For
- Adults: Virginia Beach residents ages 18-49
- Caregivers: Virginia Beach residents who care for their aging parents or children
- Children: Virginia Beach residents ages 0-12
- Seniors: Virginia Beach residents ages 50 and older
- Teens: Virginia Beach residents ages 12-17
If you have questions about any of these listings, please contact the number listed or call 311.
Resources and Events
Looking for something to do in Virginia Beach?
Find it on VB Go. From concerts and plays at the Sandler Center to fun activities at a city park, VB Go has you covered! Browse events (and find parking!).
VB Go includes events from Parks & Recreation, Virginia Beach Public Libraries, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts and other City public events.
When you find what you’re looking for, you can add it to your calendar and share it with friends and family.
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