Blog Posts in "Hampton Roads Duty Station"

Trunk or Treat----Wave Church Hosts Free Trunk or Treat for the Hampton Roads Community. On October 27th at 5pm, Wave Church will hold a Trunk or Treat. This will be a fun-filled, free event that is open to the public. Members of Wave Church and the local community will line up their decorated vehicles to pass out candy and goodies as kids and families walk through dressed in costumes. Trunk or treating is for children 0-12 years old. There will be inflatable slides and bounce houses, food trucks, and fun for all ages. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated vehicle. Last year this even... read more

Honoring American Veterans---Veterans Day Weekend FREE U.S. VETERANS OTHER ADULTS-----$23 online or $25 at ticket office $10 CHILDREN, ------11 (under 5 free) Must be purchased in person at Monticello. Monticello--Veterans Day Weekend Saturday, November 9, 2019 - 8:30am to Monday, November 11, 2019 - 5:00pm Monticello is proud to offer U.S. military veterans complimentary admission to Monticello for Veterans Day Weekend, November 9-11, 2019. Admission is for the regular daily House Tour and Grounds Tickets . The discount does not apply for special or after-hours tours, such as Behind-the-Scen... read more

If you have not experienced iFLY, I highly recommend putting it on your bucket list. I've always wondered what it would feel like to jump from an airplane free falling from thousands of miles up in the air. But, that little thing called fear of heights has always gotten in my way. That is what was so wonderful about my iFLY experience. I was able to get that free falling feeling without the fear of heights getting in my way. It was exhilarating. The other great benefit about iFLY is just about anyone can do it, any age. When our family went to our local iFLYVirginia Beach location for the fir... read more

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA--OCTOBER 12, 2019 In celebration of the U.S. military in Hampton Roads and the Navy’s birthday, the Children’s Museum of Virginia will host their 4th Annual Military Appreciation Day on October 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum will offer a discounted $5 admission for active-duty members, retired veterans, Department of Defense civilians and their families (with valid I.D., children under 2 are free), as well offer a 20% discount in the museum gift shop during the event. New this year, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and the ... read more

Military Families, don't miss the 2019 Military Family Festival--OCTOBER 27TH | 12-4 PM | VIRGINIA BEACH CONVENTION CENTER The mission of the Military Family Festival is to provide our local military families with a day of appreciation and fun. Each October the festival vibrates with an entertaining kid-friendly fall theme and cool activities while our wonderful vendors share lots of Halloween treats. The event welcomes a crowd of thousands eager to have a fun, safe, and wholesome family day focused on their unique culture. Military Family Festival Fun Includes: • Games • Costume Contest • Cr... read more