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Senior Events & Activities
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Upcoming senior events in Hampton Roads
Listings checked October 13, 2026. Times are local. Fees shown are activity fees; membership, day-pass or other requirements may apply. Registration and availability can change.
All ages · With grandchildren
Ghoula Palooza at Great Neck
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Great Neck Recreation Center · 2521 Shorehaven Drive
Free; no membership needed
An all-ages outing to enjoy with grandchildren, with Halloween games and entertainment. This is a family event, not a senior-only program.
Organizer details & registration →55+
Kempsville Fall Festival
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Kempsville Recreation Center
$15 activity fee
A seasonal Forever Young event. Reserve through the city and check whether a recreation membership or day pass is also needed.
Organizer details & registration →55+
Bayside Forever Young Halloween Party
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Bayside Recreation Center · 4500 First Court Road
$15; membership or day pass required
Celebrate with games, entertainment and lunch. Advance registration is required; confirm availability before making plans.
Organizer details & registration →55+
Great Neck Halloween Bingo
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Great Neck Recreation Center · Meeting Room 3 · 2521 Shorehaven Drive
$12 activity fee
A Forever Young bingo gathering for adults 55 and older. Register through Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation; ask the center about access requirements.
Organizer details & registration →Open to the public
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
10 a.m.
Senior Center · 3501 Kecoughtan Road
Public civic meeting
A chance to follow local senior-service priorities. This is an advisory meeting, not a social club. Check the city calendar and agenda.
Organizer details & registration →55+
Hollywood Hijinks Senior Event
9:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
Williams Farm Recreation Center
$18 activity fee
A themed Forever Young senior event. Use the participant registration, rather than the separate vendor application.
Organizer details & registration →55+
Great Neck Thanksgiving Feast
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Great Neck Recreation Center
$15 activity fee
A seasonal gathering in Great Neck for adults 55+. Check availability, access requirements and meal details with the organizer.
Organizer details & registration →55+
Bayside Forever Young Thanksgiving Party
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Bayside Recreation Center
$15 activity fee
A Thanksgiving-season Forever Young gathering. Book ahead and confirm recreation-center access requirements.
Organizer details & registration →
Free retirement seminars
Virginia Beach
Event promotion
Oct 19 · 6 p.m. / Oct 20 · 11 a.m.
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Join Frank Tehel, CFP®, EA, of October Effect for an educational session at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library.
Choose a seminar & register →Find your regular place
Senior centers, clubs & ongoing activities
A weekly class or regular gathering can make it easier to get to know people. These are program guides, separate from the dated events above. Ask about the next session, accessibility, age requirements and fees before your first visit.
Norfolk
Norfolk senior centers
East Ocean View Community and Senior Center and Horace C. Downing Senior Center are city starting points for recreation and social connection. Ask about the current calendar and registration before your first visit.
View current programs →Virginia Beach
Forever Young recreation programs
Virginia Beach’s Forever Young centers offer social activities through the recreation centers, including outings and seasonal gatherings. The city offers a free day pass to try the program; confirm participation and membership details with the center.
View current programs →Chesapeake
Chesapeake 55 & Better
The city’s 55 & Better programs include opportunities through Rokeby Center and Portlock Senior Center. Activities can fill, so review registration instructions and contact Senior Programs before planning a visit.
View current programs →Suffolk
Suffolk Active Adult Programs
Suffolk offers programs for adults 55+ at Bennett’s Creek, Curtis Milteer and East Suffolk recreation centers. Options include trips, special events and fitness activities. Ask the center about the current schedule and participation requirements.
View current programs →Portsmouth
Senior Station and city senior programs
Portsmouth’s Senior Station serves adults 55+ with daily activities, trips and special events. Use the city’s senior program information to check the current schedule and how to participate.
View current programs →Hampton
Hampton senior community connections
Hampton’s Senior Citizens Advisory Committee focuses on senior-related services and meets at the Senior Center on Kecoughtan Road. Its public meeting information is one route to understanding local priorities and services.
View current programs →Newport News
Newport News Active Lifestyles 50+
The city’s Active Lifestyles program serves adults 50+ with classes, clubs, travel, recreation and events. Centers include Hilton Senior Center and North Newport News Community Center. Check the current newsletter and center calendar for specific activities.
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