Get ready for a fun-packed weekend in Norfolk, Jan 31 - Feb 1! Don't miss The Great Snowball Countdown on Saturday or catch the final performance of the thrilling Wait Until Dark play on Sunday!
See our top picks
The Great Snowball Countdown
Norfolk, United States
A fun, themed, free event happening Saturday!
Wait Until Dark at Wells Theatre
The Wells Theatre
A suspenseful play offering a great, purely indoor escape on Saturday or Sunday.
The Great Snowball Countdown
Norfolk, United States
This general seasonal event is the most likely to have broad, simple appeal for little ones.
· January 31
5THE GREAT SNOWBALL COUNTDOWNFREE : This sounds like a fun, themed seasonal event to kick off the day, perfect for all ages to participate in the fun before the end of January.A rare chance to join a fun, themed countdown event happening only this Saturday!
WAIT UNTIL DARK AT WELLS THEATRE : A suspenseful thriller where a blind woman uses her wits against criminals. Good for older kids who enjoy a little suspense and theater.Great indoor theatre experience showing this weekend only, perfect for a date night with older kids.
NORFOLK ADMIRALS VS. TROIS-RIVIÈRES LIONS HOCKEY : Catch the Norfolk Admirals take on the Trois-Rivières Lions in a live hockey game right here in Norfolk.A classic, high-energy sporting event happening on the ice this Saturday night!
INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WATERCOLOR FOR YOUTHS : A hands-on workshop for young artists to dive into watercolor painting and create their own pieces.Fantastic hands-on art workshop specifically for youth to express their creativity.
FUSED GLASS POCKET VASES WORKSHOP : Learn to nip, score, and assemble pieces to create a unique set of two fused glass pocket vases.A unique craft workshop where kids make something functional and beautiful using glass art.
· February 1
3VA OPERA: INTELLIGENCE : An opera based on the true story of an enslaved woman spy during the Civil War, featuring powerful music and drama.A chance for older kids and teens to experience a professional opera based on local-adjacent history.
DESPERATE MEASURES AT THE GENERIC THEATER : A musical comedy about a dangerous man trying to save his life with the help of a colorful cast of characters.A fun, live musical show on Sunday evening perfect for a family night out before the school week starts.
ODU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL VS. SOUTHERN MISS. : Cheer on the Old Dominion University Women's Basketball team as they face off against Southern Miss.An exciting live college sports event to get the whole family cheering this Sunday afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Norfolk this weekend?
This weekend (Jan 31-01) there is one explicitly free event: The Great Snowball Countdown on Saturday. Many library storytimes may also be free, but this is the only listed special event that is confirmed as free.
Are there any good indoor activities for the whole family this weekend?
Yes! You can catch a live hockey game with the Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions on Saturday, or see the thrilling play Wait Until Dark at Wells Theatre on either Saturday or Sunday.
What can my older kids (10+) do this weekend?
Older kids will love the suspense of Wait Until Dark at Wells Theatre on Saturday or Sunday, or they could check out the opera VA Opera: Intelligence on Sunday, or attend the Norfolk Admirals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions hockey game Saturday night.
