Keeping the kids entertained on the weekend can be a challenge, but Chesapeake has plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, creative play, or hands-on learning, Chesapeake has something for everyone. Check out these top spots and make your next family outing one to remember!
Play the Day Away
Looking for indoor fun, Chesapeake isn’t short on options. Bowlero Chesapeake and Bowlero Western Branch are equipped with over 40 bowling lanes, arcade games and billiards/pool tables. Bowlero is retro-inspired and has a menu filled with oversized shareables for the whole family to enjoy.
Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex offers public skate times for some fun on the ice. You can also take advantage of their Learn to Skate programs or host an upcoming birthday party. There are youth hockey leagues, and if you are a hockey fan, you might like to know that Chilled Ponds is also the official training facility for the pro-ECHL team, the Norfolk Admirals. If traditional skating is more your style, check out Greenbrier Family Skating Center. They are a state-of-the-art roller-skating facility, equipped with a large skating floor, high-tech lighting, live DJs, and a full-service snack bar to help you create great memories.
Fun fun fun, bounce bounce bounce! Kids love to get their energy out at the Sky Zone Trampoline Park. A space for all ages to move, create, jump, flip, spin, and play! The Chesapeake location offers a toddler zone, drop zone, parkour blox, and a ninja warrior course. Or head over to FunVille Playground & Café, where no matter the season every age group can enjoy time together! The facility offers over 40 retro gaming machines, a jungle-themed playground area that is accessible for parents, rope courses, a toddler play area, bumper cars, and more. They even have a café so that parents can relax and grab a bite while the kids play.
Fun on the Farm
Looking for a down-to-earth adventure the whole family will love? Farms in Chesapeake are bursting with kid-friendly fun and hands-on experiences that bring you closer to nature. From juicy strawberry picking in the spring to colorful pumpkin patches in the fall, there's always something exciting happening on the farm. Kids can feed fuzzy animals at petting zoos, bounce the day away in inflatables, hop on hayrides, and explore wide-open play spaces. Don’t miss the chance to pick vibrant sunflowers and tulips or savor seasonal treats made fresh from the farm. With special events popping up all year long, farm days in Chesapeake are anything but ordinary!
Get Creative
If you are looking to get creative, there are fun pottery and paint classes. GLaZENFYRE and Potts N Paints are paint-your-own pottery studios where you can paint pottery, do a canvas painting, or glass fusing. Or you can also try your hand at clay hand building at Potts N Paints. For inspired adults and creative kids, you will even find private rooms perfect for birthday parties or a gathering of friends.
Painting with a Twist offers family artistic time away from technology. In an instructor led session, you can choose from seasonal pieces to portraits of your child's favorite animated friend. The best part? They take care of all the messiness and supplies; you can even bring your own snacks and drinks. All you need to do is show up and create fun lasting memories.
Take in a Movie
When in doubt, movies and popcorn are always the answer! With two locations in Chesapeake, you will always find something for the entire family at Cinema Café Greenbrier or Cinema Café Edinburgh. There is no place better to combine a movie and dining experience. You can choose from traditional snacks like popcorn and candy, or explore signature burgers, homemade pizzas, chicken sandwiches, wings, french fries, and more. There’s no need to get up and miss anything, all the food is served to you at your seat. Or you can visit Cinemark Chesapeake Square for an XD experience! Get face-to-face with the action and enjoy extra-large entertainment for your senses. With remodeled auditoriums, get the best of the movie experience with wall-to-wall and ceiling-to-floor screens, plush seating, wrap-around sound system, and the brightest digital images!
Explore the Outdoors
If you would like to take in some fresh air, Chesapeake’s parks are full of fun. Make sure to check out Fun Forest at Chesapeake City Park. It occupies three acres and is the ultimate children's playground, imagination center and family adventure area. The Destination Playground at Deep Creek Park was designed with special needs children in mind but is definitely fun for all. In addition to the playground at Western Branch Park, you will find a 2-mile walking trail. On the grounds of the park is the Western Branch Community Center which is home to Splash Park. Member visits are free, non-members are $5. At Elizabeth River Park be sure to bring your fishing gear. You can fish from the park's pier without a fishing license. Or enjoy a walk along the water while enjoying a famous slushy from the Snack Shack.
There is no shortage of fun things to do. From fresh air to rainy day fun, Chesapeake has you covered.
