Blog Posts for Oceana NAS

Children's Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth Whether it's too hot and humid or we just need a change of scenery, the Children's Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth is a fun place to go. With two, newly renovated floors of activities for children, all ages will enjoy the hands-on museum. Children's museums are not your typical museums. If your tot loves choo choo trains, don't turn right as soon as you walk into the museum, or else you won't see the rest of the museum. Trust me. We were stuck in the train room forever. My advice? Turn right and head into the bubble room. Sounds Around: Enter a soo... read more

Busch Gardens in Virginia Grab your free military tickets to Busch Gardens in Virginia and head back in time to the Old Europe-themed amusement park. Enjoy rides, roller coasters, KIDsiderate attractions, shows and tours. Some of our favorites things to do at Busch Gardens in Virginia: Sesame Street Forest of Fun: Have an exciting day on family friendly rides and playgrounds, then hang out with your favorite sesame street characters. Der Roto Baron : Preschool pilots will enjoy riding in the cockpit of a WWI fighter plane. Oktoberfest: Bavaria in Virginia. As you devour delicious German food,... read more

Norfolk Botanical Garden When looking for a fun family friendly activity in Norfolk, I highly recommend the Norfolk Botanical Garden. The garden is hidden next to the Norfolk Airport off Azalea Garden Rd. Celebrating it's 75th year, the Norfolk Botanical Garden is a non-profit museum for plants. Spanning 155 acres and 12 miles of paved trails, it's a great place to spend a beautiful day. Our Favorite Spots at Norfolk Botanical Garden World of Wonders (WOW): A kids area with a water garden. On hot days let your kids run around the water garden, playhouse, go down the slide, and cool off at the... read more

Ocean Breeze Waterpark in Virginia Beach With temperatures, heat index and frizzy hair rising, Ocean Breeze Waterpark is a great family friendly activity on a hot day in Virginia Beach. It's a medium-sized waterpark a couple of miles away from the Oceanfront, and within a mile from the Virginia Beach Aquarium . Often, waterparks are not toddler-friendly, but with the new addition of Buccaneer Bay, little pirates will have a blast at the waterpark. From little sprayers, a slide and tipping bucket, kids can climb to the top and slide down. Buccaneer Bay Rides and Attractions - Water slides: Sea... read more

Virginia Zoo in Norfolk The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk is a 53-acre zoo located adjacent to Lafayette Park in Norfolk, Virginia. The zoo opened in 1900, and was accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 1987. Hours: Sunday hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Our Favorites at the Zoo in Norfolk Giraffes - I love to see the giraffes interacting with the other animals and reaching up to eat leaves off a tree. The platform is high up so you can see them at eye level. Elephants - The elephants are located around the corner from the giraffes. The elephants are not always out for kids to see. Sometim... read more