How to Master CouponingMonday's, October 1 - 22 • 6 - 7:30 pm | Bow Creek Rec Center
Ages 14 & up • This 4 week series will teach you the ins and outs of using coupons to help you keep more green in your wallet. You will get your own coupon binder with your registration. Register online • $5
A Trip to the Mermaid FactoryThursday, October 4 • 12 - 3 pm | Great Neck Rec Center
Ages 18 & up • Come create a unique mermaid tabletop statue, where the only limitation is your imagination. Dozens of paint colors, glitter, ribbons, tulle and more help your ideas come to life. Go for a standard beach or underwater theme, or consider something more abstract and unexpected. Register online • $25
Little Artist HalloweenFriday, October 5 • 5 - 6:30 pm | Bayside Rec Center
Ages 3 - 5 • Get creative in the fun holiday craft program. Children will have the opportunity to create fun holiday crafts. These will make great gifts to someone you love for the holiday season. Register online • $8
Parent's Night OutFriday, October 5 • 5:30 - 8:30 pm | Kempsville Rec Center
Parents are you in need of a date night, or just some time of relaxation? Well, Parent's Night Out is the perfect program for you. Enjoy a night out on the town, while your children enjoy a night of fun at the rec center. No time to figure out dinner? No worries, we have you covered. Pizza and drinks are included. Also, feel free to dress children in pajamas to make the transition to bedtime 10 times easier. All children must wear closed-toe shoes and socks in order to participate in all activities. Register online • $15; $10 for drop-in child care monthly pass holders
Teen Trip to FrightmareFriday, October 12 • 5 - 8 pm | Williams Farm Rec Center
Ages 13 - 17 • Come out and join us for a trip out to a haunting good time at the newest Halloween attraction. Register online • $28
Dine and Paint NightFriday, October 12 • 6 - 8 pm | Great Neck Rec Center
Ages 3 & up with a parent • Come enjoy the evening sipping on hot cocoa and painting an awesome creation on a canvas. There will be an instructor showing you step by step directions on painting the perfect picture while kids can choose to follow or create their own art piece. We supply pizza and refreshments. You will get to take your art work home with you at the end of the program. Register online • $10
Nerf Battle ExtremeFriday, October 12 • 6 - 8 pm | Bow Creek Rec Center
Ages 8 - 15 • In this extreme Nerf competition you will find giant inflatables and missions to complete to become the next Nerf champion. Test your accuracy while dodging the competition. Pizza and drinks will be served after the competition. Register online • $10
Date Night Paint NightFriday, October 12 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Bow Creek Rec Center
Ages 18 & up • Parents! Here's an opportunity to drop the kids off and spend some time together, diving into your creative sides. Our staff will entertain the little ones while our instructor guides you in the night's painting. We'll provide all the supplies along with some light refreshments. All you need to bring is a smile. NO experience necessary! Register online • $19
Preschool Picnic at the ParkWednesday, October 17 • 10 am - 12 pm | Great Neck Park
Enjoy some fall festivities at the park. Kids will have a picnic at the park, decorate sugar cookies, play outdoor games, and paint pumpkins. The kids will get to bring home goodie bags. Register online • $10
Culinary CreationsThursday, October 18 • 6 - 8 pm | Great Neck Rec Center
All Ages • Put your chef hats on for this fun, inclusive, and creative cooking class. Children and adults will be making their own appetizers, dinners, and desserts. The appetizer will be a dip/ spread for chips or crackers, the dinner will be a pizza party where you can create your own perfect pizza with toppings and sauce of your choice, and lastly for dessert you?ll create your big cookie dessert with candies and fruits to put on top. Register online • $10
Parent's Night OutFriday, October 19 • 5:30 - 8:30 pm | Williams Farm Rec Center
Parents are you in need of a date night, or just some time of relaxation? Well, Parent's Night Out is the perfect program for you. Enjoy a night out on the town, while your children enjoy a night of fun at the rec center. No time to figure out dinner? No worries, we have you covered. Pizza and drinks are included. Also, feel free to dress children in pajamas to make the transition to bedtime 10 times easier. All children must wear closed-toe shoes and socks in order to participate in all activities. Register online • $15; $10 for drop-in child care monthly pass holders
Parent's Night OutFriday, October 19 • 5:30 - 8:30 pm | Princess Anne Rec Center
Parents are you in need of a date night, or just some time of relaxation? Well, Parent's Night Out is the perfect program for you. Enjoy a night out on the town, while your children enjoy a night of fun at the rec center. No time to figure out dinner? No worries, we have you covered. Pizza and drinks are included. Also, feel free to dress children in pajamas to make the transition to bedtime 10 times easier. All children must wear closed-toe shoes and socks in order to participate in all activities. Register online • $15; $10 for drop-in child care monthly pass holders
Seatack Fall FestivalFriday, October 19 • 5:30 - 7:30 pm | Seatack Rec Center
Up to Age 12 • Register online • $5
Punt, Pass, KickSaturday, October 20 • 10 am - 1 pm | Kempsville Rec Center
Ages 6 - 14 • Punt, Pass & Kick is back in Virginia Beach for another great competition! This event allows children ages 5-15 to experience the fun of learning football fundamentals in an engaging and supportive non-contact environment and to showcase their skills of throwing, kicking and punting a football. Register online • $5
Friday Free Family Movie NightFriday, October 26 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Great Neck Rec Center
All Ages • Enjoy a night of laughter and fun with a monthly themed movie, games, crafts, and POPCORN! No additional cost. Showing: The Haunted Mansion Register online • Free with rec center membership or day pass.
Ghoula PaloozaSaturday, October 27 • 10 am - 1 pm | Great Neck Park
Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a ghostly good time Trick-or-Treating through Great Neck Park. Frighteningly fun family fitness activities, crafts, inflatables, and more will ensure the entire family enjoys a beautiful - but spooky - day at the park!
Fall PrintingMonday, October 29 • 5 - 6 pm | Williams Farm Rec Center
Ages 6 - 12 • Fun class making fall impressions-seeds, leaves, pumpkins and more! Register online • $6