I have only had positive experiences at the CTVAC. They have open call art shows through out the…read moreyear. You should check it out when you can. :)

The Charles Taylor Arts Center is the proverbial gem in our own backyard!!! They have an exciting…read moreand diverse schedule of visual art exhibitions focused primarily on the creations of artists living and working in Hampton Roads and the state of Virginia. It is great that they promote contemporary art makers and provide an opportunity for the untalented people like me an opportunity to interact with the artists. The emphasis is on group exhibitions which offer a broad range of artists, media, styles, content and perspectives on our world. Just go and support our community!!!!

I was in town visiting a friend who insisted we stop in to this art gallery. Neat concept with…read moredifferent artists having individual booths in one location. I was interested in a pearl necklace at the center of the store, in the cash register and check out area, but an older gentleman was sitting there, apparently too busy looking at his phone to even acknowledge me so we departed. I really wanted to purchase the pearls so we returned the next day. Fortunately there were two very friendly women working and they were willing to engage with me so I was able to return home with a strand of pearls as a token from my trip. 1.) I am glad I was able to return. Some guests aren't able to do that. 2.) I am glad the "old guy" wasn't working. I wonder how many sales they have lost because he is "too busy". Prices were varied depending on the artists valuation and project. I would like to return next time I am in the area and hopefully have a better experience.

Blueskies. Gallery is located in downtown Hampton, across from the Air Space building. It is a…read moregreat place to shop. Beautiful wares, crafts, paintings all done by local artist. I highly recommend, and give them 4 stars.

We had an absolute blast…read more This was so fun and we learned a lot about the plants themselves. I had attended many paint nights but this just really elevated things. The staff was super friendly and there was such a great variety. Everyones creation looked so different! It would be an event that you could attend over and over. I am definitely curious to try the other yaymaker events. Awesome job ladies

We had a great time at the plant night at decent people this past weekend. We came home with two…read moregreat pieces.

Heather was awesome to work with. We just did a party with her last weekend. Everyone had a great…read moretime. She took care of everything thought of everything making it so all we had to do was provide the people and the space and everyone was impressed. I wish I could attach a photo of the final product!

I scheduled for Heather to come and do a painting party with my school age children for our summer…read morecamp. She couldn't have been more accommodating with our schedule. I asked for her to come on a Thursday and Friday morning, with about 15-20 kids per day. She booked us immediately with no fees at all. She charged us $20 per child for an 11X14 canvas. I am very satisfied and impressed with everything, from calling and booking, to choosing the design, to the very end result. The children had a wonderful time and we didn't have to do anything, she came early to set up and cleaned up. The only negative thing I would say about this would be the fact that she did have to change the original days from Thursday and Friday, to Wednesday and Thursday. This at first was an inconvenience to us but we managed to deal with it. Also, it was a challenge for us to get an exact head count the night before. Working with parents who like to wait until the last minute for sign up makes it hard for us to pin an exact number of children. Anyway, it didn't matter. I loved it. The children loved it. The price was very reasonable and Heather was very nice and professional. We will be booking her from now on every summer!

I don't know where to begin.....which is a first for me! My son has special medical needs but just…read morewants to be a "normal kid". I contacted the owner to see if I was nearby all week for camp and the specifics would my son be able to join the other children that love music. The owner and her team were so warm and receptive to my son's needs. Every single day he came home from camp with a smile on his face and was pooped. Nothing ever poops my son out! Every single morning he woke on his own got showered and dressed and was ready before me so that he could go to camp. He loved the employees there as they made him feel so comfortable. He went on and on every single day about DJing classes and what mixes be was working on and his counting. He even loved the DIY class which took me by surprise. As a parent I love how organized the business was with pickup and drop off. I also love the safety precautions of ensuring all kids and employees are safe as possible from COVID. Thank you Miss Jazz and team for all you do ensuring kids have a safe space to be creative!!!

Staff members will not provide the tax ID number to parents, so unlike any other childcare program,…read moretheir after school and summer camps cannot be deducted from parents' taxes. They do not return phone calls or emails over multiple requests for this information.

The Armed Services YMCA has been life changing for my journey as a parent and for my daughter…read more I started OLL as a participant and ultimately became a facilitator. It has given me a milspo mom village, a way to give back and a place to be a hand to a parent in need.

Armed Services YMCA Hampton Roads is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to strengthening military…read morefamilies through programs tailored to the unique challenges of military life -- especially those faced by junior enlisted personnel and their families. At its core, ASYMCA Hampton Roads focuses on fostering connection, resilience, and opportunity for military members and their loved ones by providing supportive services that enhance well-being in spirit, mind, and body. Programs span child development, education, and family support with offerings like Operation Little Learners -- an interactive early education and development initiative for toddlers and preschool-aged children -- plus before & after-school care, engaging summer camps, and fun family events throughout the year. These programs are designed to build confidence and community while alleviating stresses often associated with military life, such as frequent moves or deployment cycles. Beyond youth enrichment, ASYMCA Hampton Roads runs annual community building events, emergency services like Patriot's Pantry (providing food and basic supplies at no cost to active duty families), and specialized assistance like Operation Ride Home, which helps military families with holiday travel expenses. With a focus on meeting real military-family needs and filling gaps in support networks, this organization partners with installation leadership and community groups to create accessible, impactful programs for all who serve.

I have been wanting to try a resin project and a charcuterie board for ages and I saw this…read moreHalloween charcuterie board and knew I had to try it. Justin was amazing. I am not a painter and yet pretty darn pleased with how it turned out. So much fun. Would highly recommend. Oh and on Wednesday nights they have wine tasting!

Super fun activity to do as a date night or group! Whatever you choose, it's bound to get your…read morecreative juices flowing while you sip on some other juice! With options for cocktails and drinks, the activity is made all the more fun. We ate dinner elsewhere before we headed in, and while they do have a small menu, I'd recommend if you're going around dinner, snag a full meal elsewhere.