Rec Center Events & Activities Stay active and engaged with recreational activities, events, programs, and resources for all ages! Effective June 1, rec center reservations will no longer be required. Drop in child care & day passes coming soon! Featured Events & Activities Friday Night OUTBow Creek | Check out our first ever LGBTQ+ friendly social activity group. Come and share your pride; all are welcome.Pickleball for BeginnersSeatack | Feb 3 & 12 | Want to try something new and learn the basics of pickleball or refine your skills? Recurring Events Family Nite HikePickleball for Beginners Page Content January Events January EventsTeam Training Tuesday Evenings @ Williams Farm | January 11 - Mar 3Tuesday, January 11 - Tuesday, March 3 | Williams Farm Recreation Center | 6:15pm - 7:15pmDo you like working out with a group but need more personalized instruction taught by certified Personal Trainers? Each 8-week session focuses on torching fat and building lean muscle. You will receive a personal assessment and be coached on your short and long term goals.Register Now »Beginner Pickleball Clinics @ Seatack | January 6 & January 15 Thursday, January 6 (6pm - 8 pm) & Saturday, January 15 (9am - 11am) | Seatack Recreation Center Want to try something new and learn the basics of pickleball or refine your skills? Come on out to Seatack Recreation Center and our knowledgeable staff will show you techniques, rules of play and provide you with opportunities for skill development in a FUN and supportive environment.Register Now »Friday Night OUT @ Bow Creek | January 14 Friday, January 14 | Bow Creek Recreation Center | 6:30pm - 8:00pmWelcome friends and allies to our first ever LGBTQ friendly social activity group. Each month the center will host a variety of themed diverse crafts, games, activities, and guest speakers. Come and share your pride with us; all are welcome. Membership or a day pass is required.Register Now » February Events February EventsBeginner Pickleball Clinics @ Seatack | February 3 & February 12Thursday, February 3 (6:00pm - 8:00pm) & Saturday, February 12 (9am - 11am) | Seatack Recreation CenterWant to try something new and learn the basics of pickleball or refine your skills? Come on out to Seatack Recreation Center and our knowledgeable staff will show you techniques, rules of play and provide you with opportunities for skill development in a FUN and supportive environment.Register Now »Kid's Paint Night @ Kempsville | February 4Friday, February 4 | Kempsville Recreation Center | 6pm - 8pm Let your child’s inner Picasso come out with this paint night event. Our skilled art instructor will guide your child through a paint project, then finish the night off with pizza, drinks, and a treat. This two-hour program will be conducted in a safe, fun, and sanitized environment. Safety protocols include limited numbers and sanitized equipment. Masks will be required.Register Now »Intro to Archery @ Bayside | February 8 - March 1Tuesdays | Bayside Recreation Center | 6:00pm - 7:15pmLearn the basics of archery. Whistle commands, basic form & technique as well as discipline and respect for the sport will be taught. Due to close proximity between instructors and participants, masks will be required for this class.Register Now »Archery Skills @ Bayside | February 8 - March 1Tuesdays | Bayside Recreation Center | 7:30pm - 8:45pmThis class is for those who want to take their skills to the next level. Each session will focus on drills that will help improve your form and your shot. All participants must have completed Intro 2 Archery or Beginner Archery Clinic. Due to close proximity between instructors and participants, masks will be required for this class.Register Now »Friday Night OUT @ Bow Creek | January 14 Friday, February 11 | Bow Creek Recreation Center | 6:30pm - 8:00pmWelcome friends and allies to our first ever LGBTQ+ friendly social activity group. Each month the center will host a variety of themed diverse activities to include mixture of crafts, games, activities, and/or community guest speakers. Come and share your pride with us; all are welcome. Membership or a day pass is required.Register Now »Valentines Day Family Brunch @ Williams Farm | February 11 Friday, February 11 | Williams Farm Recreation Center | 11am - 2pmFamilies join us for a Valentine's Day Family brunch! Participants will play board games and enjoy family karaoke! All ages welcome, children must have accompanying adult. Membership or day pass required.Register Now »Beginner Archery Clinic @ Bayside | February 26 Friday, February 26 | Bayside Recreation Center | 9am - 12pm Short on time, but want to learn the basics of archery? Then our condensed half-day clinic is for you. Whistle commands, basic form & technique as well as discipline and respect for the sport will be taught. Due to close proximity between instructors and participants, masks will be required for this class.Register Now » (Hidden) September Events September Events3 on 3 Teen Basketball Challenge @ Williams Farm | September 24Monday, September 24 | Williams Farm Recreation Center | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmTime to bring your basketball skills to the court. We will have a 3 v 3 Tournament and afterwards food and drinks!Register Now »Just Paint It @ Bow Creek | September 24Monday, September 24 | Bow Creek Recreation Center | 6 pm - 8 pmWhether you're a couple looking to spend quality time together or just friends looking for something fun to do, "Just Paint It" is all about having a great time while getting creative and trying your hand at painting your own piece of art. Membership Required.Register Now » Teen Spades Tournament @ Williams Farm | September 25 Saturday, September 25 | Williams Farm Recreation Center | 2 pm - 4 pm Gather your friends and show off your two person skills with a spades tournament! Double elimination! Membership Required. Register Now » Fall Flannel Fest @ Bow Creek | September 25 Saturday, September 25 | Bow Creek Recreation Center | 11 am - 2 pm All ages are invited to play games and take part in nature-based activities, games, and more in this rustic theme event. There will be various vendors, exhibitors and delicious eats available for purchase through local food trucks! We're hosting a Sensory Tent that's dedicated for individuals needing a calm, safe space and organized sensory input for over-stimulation. Register Now » (Hidden) October Events October Events Family Indoor Campout @ Kempsville | October 22Friday, October 22 | Bow Creek Recreation Center | 6:30 pm - 8 pmTake the experience of the great outdoors inside with our family friendly event that will be filled with a variety of activities to include a firefly scavenger hunt under the stars, indoor pond hike, a nature craft, and s'mores cookout. It'll be a night like no other!Register Now » Ghoula Palooza @ Great Neck | October 23 Saturday, October 23 | Great Neck Recreation Center | 11 am - 2 pm Get your costumes ready because it's going to get spooky when we light the cauldrons.. and then the witches, ghosts, and ghouls come out to play! There will be freakishly fantastic music to dance to with loads of frighteningly fun activities to do and vendors to see. Register Now » Little Pumpkin Painting Party @ Seatack | October 23 Saturday, October 23 | Seatack Recreation Center | 9:30 am - 11 am Bring the family out to Seatack Recreation Center and get in the Halloween spirit. We'll be painting little pumpkins! Light refreshments and other spirited activities will be provided. $10 registration fee for all painters. Membership or day pass is required. Register Now » Nerf Turf Battle @ Kempsville | October 31 Sunday, October 31 | Kempsville Recreation Center | 11 am - 1 pm Nerf Trick or Treat! Spend the evening defending your turf in this 2 hour Halloween Nerf battle. Don your child-friendly costumes (no masks or trip hazards, please)! Pizza & Drinks will be served after the battle. Membership Required. Register Now » (Hidden) November Events November EventsFish Gravel Mosaic Art @ Great Neck | November 6Saturday, November 6 | Great Neck Recreation Center | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Ages 18 & up: Show your artistic side create a beautiful mosaic from assorted fish gravel. Patterns available to be placed on round or rectangle wooden pieces. Colors are blue, black, red, white, clear, yellow, green, brown, purple, silver, gray and gold. Great for Christmas gifts. Registration is required, membership required. Day passes available.Register Now »3 on 3 Teen Basketball Challenge @ Williams Farm | November 12Friday, November 12 | Williams Farm Recreation Center | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Time to bring your basketball skills to the court. We will have a 3 v 3 Tournament and afterwards food and drinks! Membership Required.Register Now »Red, White, and Blue Thanks to you! | November 13Saturday, November 13 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm To show our thanks to our fellow soldiers and veterans, we will be having a fun night of bingo, Free to the veterans and current service members and their families, non service members are welcome to attend as well. There will be fun prizes to take home! Water, fruit punch, and lemonade with snacks and pizza will be there for you to enjoy!Register Now »Parent's Night Out - Pajama Party! @ Williams Farm | November 19Friday, November 19 | Williams Farm Recreation Center | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pmParents are you in need of a date night, or just some time of relaxation? Well, Parent's Night Out Movie Night is the perfect program for you. Enjoy a night out on the town or get a jump start on your holiday shopping while your children enjoy a night of fun at the rec center. Kids will have a pizza and cookie snack!Register Now » (Hidden) December Events December EventsAdult Game Night @ Great Neck | December 3Friday, December 3 | Great Neck Recreation Center | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pmAges 18 & up: Mah Jong, Bridge, Spades, Trivial Pursuit, Cribbage, Giant Chess, Giant Checkers, Giant Connect 4, Rummy, Monopoly, Life, etc. Get you game night on, learn new games, and meet others in the community. Cost: Free, membership required. Day passes available. Register Now »Kid's Paint Night @ Kempsville | December 3Friday, December 3 | Kempsville Recreation Center | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLet your child’s inner Picasso come out with this paint night event. Our skilled art instructor will guide your child through a paint project, then finish the night off with pizza, drinks, and a treat. Register Now »Pickleball for Beginners @ Bow Creek | December 11Saturday, December 11 | Bow Creek Recreation Center | 9:30 am - 11:30 amWant to try something new and learn the basics of pickleball or refine your skills? Come on out to Bow Creek Recreation Center and our knowledgeable staff will show you techniques, rules of play and provide you with opportunities for skill development in a FUN and supportive environment.Register Now »Just Paint It! @ Bow Creek | December 17Friday, December 17 | Bow Creek Recreation Center | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmHoliday season is here and we are introducing a new Family Painting Event. Both adults and children ages 9 and up can come to share in this "Just Paint It" experience. Looking to spend quality time together as a family or just on your own? "Just Paint It" is all about having a great time while getting creative and trying your hand at painting your own custom piece of art.Register Now » Programs for All Ages & Lifestyles Inclusion Support ServicesTherapeutic RecreationYouth Opportunities OfficePersonal Training Fitness at Home Parks & Rec Group FitnessFitness for KidsLes Mills On DemandSilver Sneakers Contact InformationParks & Recreation(757) 385-1100fun@VBgov.com Connect With UsFind us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterView our YouTube VideosView our latest photos on InstagramSignup for our newsletter Martial Arts Treasures in Our Parks Recreation Centers Bikeways & Trails Special Events Facebook Fitness Group