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Get Out and Enjoy Springtime Festivities

  

The

2010 Annunciation Norfolk Greek Festival, an annual event held under one of Hampton Roads' biggest tents on the grounds of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Norfolk, begins Thursday, May 13 and runs through Sunday, May 16.

Tidewater's oldest and largest ethnic festival, will include traditional Greek cuisine, exciting entertainment, arts and crafts, beautiful jewelry, a cooking school and the very popular drive-thru.

Admission and parking are free and open to the public.

 

The Chesapeake Jubilee will celebrate its 28th anniversary from May 20 to 23, 2010 at Chesapeake's City Park on Greenbrier Parkway. The event features world-famous musical artists, the largest 4-H show and sale in Virginia, Zambelli Fireworks, rides, games, attractions, arts and crafts, Kiwanis Club Shrimp Feast and a Virginia State Championship Kansas City Barbecue Society Cook-Off. Admission is $2, with children 5 and younger admitted free, and onsite parking is available for $5.

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Family Fun in February

Get festive with some Valentine's Day crafts and recipes! Looking for something super fun and cute to do with your little ones? Check out Kaboose.com and Disney Family Fun for adorable gifts to create with your little sweeties.

Groundhog Day: Will we have six more weeks of winter or will spring soon be here? One way or the other, we're going to celebrate with a special evening filled with winter and spring activities including a visit from the Virginia Living Museum's whistle pig (a.k.a the groundhog). Enjoy treats, children's crafts and activities, and discover more about the tradition of the groundhog.

The 18th Annual Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Virginia takes place on Saturday, Feb. 6 between 6th and 9th streets on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. More than 3,200 thrill-seekers are expected to brave the chilly Atlantic Ocean wearing nothing but swimsuits and zany costumes. This year they even have plunge for the kiddies.

It is great to get your children involved in promoting good causes and supporting those less fortunate.  After a long day of events don't forget to treat you and your spouse to a night out and a BabysitEase babysitter to watch the kids.  Schedule your babysitter today.

Enjoy the Holidays With the Family

Have Some Holiday Fun   Have breakfast with Santa any Saturday from Dec. 5 to Dec. 20 at the Founders Inn and Spa. Reservations are required.   The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center offers a variety of holiday activities, including Walt Disney's A Christmas Carol in IMAX 3-D, a 45-minute cruise on Owls Creek with Santa and his crew, a scuba-diving Santa who feeds the fish, and more.   Get into the holiday spirit with the music of the season and dazzling laser effects at the Virginia Living Museum Planetarium. It's an animated Christmas light display for $4 plus admission.   Join Gomley Chesed Congregation at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 for a community lighting of their Menorah. Come and hear the story of Hanukkah with a traditional celebration, refreshments and gifts for the children.

Take the Family Out

Enjoy a Fun Family Outing!

 

Enjoy Movie Night at Mount Trashmore. Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation will present Movie Night, featuring Hotel for Dogs, at 7:30 p.m. on August 21. There will also be special free pre-movie family activities and movie snacks for sale. Come out and enjoy a night of family-friendly flicks and fun under the stars in the park. The event is free and open to the public with on-site parking.