WHRO Events

Join us for a whimsical adventure at the Virginia Children’s Festival, presented by Sentara Health Plans, on Saturday, October 3rd, at the enchanting Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront!

Crafted especially for little explorers aged 10 and younger, this magical festival brings to life more than 100 hands-on activities where imagination knows no bounds! Enjoy costumed characters that leap off the page, lively musical performances that will get you dancing, captivating dance lessons and a treasure trove of surprises just waiting to be discovered! Create unforgettable memories with your family in this playground of joy and wonder!

Children ages 1 and younger are free.

🐘🌍 Get ready for "Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure," as Elmo, Abby, and Nina travel to Kenya to meet an orphaned elephant and discover amazing African wildlife!

WHRO and friends will be hosting free previews of this new show for kids of all ages in Norfolk and Poquoson. Sign up to attend!

Join WHRO at our studio in Norfolk on 10/4 for a first-look at this BRAND NEW Nature special before it's national release on Wednesday, October 14th at 8pm on PBS and PBS Kids!

📅 Sunday, October 4
⏰ 11 AM & 2 PM
📍 WHRO Studios
Featuring animals ambassadors from the Virginia Zoo

Register for our NORFOLK screening at the link below

🐘🌍 Get ready for "Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure," as Elmo, Abby, and Nina travel to Kenya to meet an orphaned elephant and discover amazing African wildlife!

WHRO and friends will be hosting free previews of this new show for kids of all ages in Poquoson. Sign up to attend!

Join WHRO at Poquoson Library on 10/10 for a first-look at this BRAND NEW Nature special before it's national release on Wednesday, October 14th at 8pm on PBS and PBS Kids!

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 11 AM–12:30 PM & 2–3:30 PM
📍 Poquoson Library

In Partnership with the Poquoson Library.

Register for our PENINSULA screening at the link below, tickets are available 2 weeks before the event