I came here on a Friday afternoon hoping to hang out with my granddaughter. I was lucky enough to…read moreget in and paid the $13/hr for her to play in the play place. The young lady at the counter was super nice and patient with me as she explained how everything worked. My granddaughter goes here on a regular basis with her mom so she knew the drill. Everthing was super clean and organized. They have a small wooden jungle gym, blocks, various rockers, a play den, and numerous home living and stations. The highlight of my afternoon was tasting their lattes...specifically the Alaina. This almond Madeleine, wedding cake tasting latte was amazing and made my mouth so happy! I'm not joking when I say I will come here tomorrow on my day off, without my granddaughter, and order one to go. That's how much I love it! This place is definitely a part of my "must go" spots when I have my baby girl.

Tiny Beans Cafe was a super cute place, esp if you have kids! I didn't take any picture of the play…read morearea since there were kids there, but there's a ton of play area for your kiddos! Mostly geared towards toddlers and even babies not yet walking. We learned the hard way that you should probably book a reservation if you plan on using the play area because they get booked up quickly (we went on a Sunday morning). But luckily there was space so we were able to get in! The coffee bar is right when you walk in; play area on the left. I got a matcha with a mango cold foam, my husband got a toasted coconut latte. I'm a tough matcha critic so my drink was okay! Could use a bit more matcha in my opinion but that's my personal preference. My husband enjoyed his latte. We both got cookies, chocolate chip and funfetti. The chocolate chip was so yummy, perfect chocolate chip to cookie ratio. My husband liked his funfetti cookie as well! Looks like they do birthday parties and such too. Very cute little place to visit for sure!!

My family and I went to the Chesapeake Jubilee for the first time last weekend and we had an…read moreenjoyable time. Since I hadn't been to a carnival in a while, I was surprised to see that the tickets were stored digitally on a card that they give to you. I actually loved the convenience of not having tickets all over the place lol. We rode about two rides which were a lot of fun. The ride operator simply scanned the card for our tickets and that was it! Gone are the days of having to count out the tickets for the rides lol. We then decided to grab something to eat. I remember carnival food being delicious and worth every penny but we ordered a cheese burger, cheesesteak, sausage and peppers and fries and the burger was extremely small, the cheesesteak was finished in 3 bites and the sausage was the size of a hot dog. The food was disappointing for how much we paid. The funnel cake and fried Oreos were great though. The best part of the carnival was definitely the delicious Turkey leg that we all enjoyed. Since my daughter isn't a big fan of fireworks, we decided to leave before they started but overall, it was a fun family outing. Side note: To avoid paying the $10 parking fee, we parked at a nearby school but we walked close to a mile to get to the carnival so definitely where comfortable shoes if you plan on taking that route next year. :)

Great time! Great vibes! Amazing food and fun rides! Chesapeake Jubilee we had a blast!read more

My sister was visiting from FL and wanted to see a sunflower patch. We stopped here and so glad we…read moredid. They have a beautiful sunflower patch that you can pick your own, 2 for $5 or if you spend $25 they were free. We took some time to see their farm animals. They were well taken care of and so cute! Just a pleasant little farm, glad we stopped in!

I've lived in VB for almost 11 years, and have NEVER gone strawberry picking! Crazy, I know. I knew…read morethis season I had to go, so I grabbed my friend and her two kids and we decided to give Hickory Ridge Farm a try! What a gem. They have buckets for you to grab, or you can bring your own. You get charged per pound that you pick and pay when you're done! They had so many strawberries ready to pick, I had so much fun doing this with my friends kids! I was already planning on making a homemade strawberry shortcake when I got home. They have a cute little coffee truck which I obviously had to stop by. If you have a strawberry latte during strawberry season - you can count on me to grab one! It was so good, and not too sweet or tart from the strawberry! I also had to grab their strawberry donuts from the farm stand. Which, needless to say ... they did not make it home with me. We scarfed those down! Incredible. I loved the "petting zoo" area. You can feed the goats, sit in the rabbit pen and give them some pets, and play with the piglets! Such a cute add on to this experience; and the petting zoo was no charge! They also have a ton of toys and bounce houses for the kiddos. If you're looking for a fun strawberry picking experience, give them a try!

My kiddo has been asking to do gymnastics for a long while now. Something with tumbling and the…read moresorts. We went to trusty ole Google and discovered The Little Gym. You know the saying, 'monkey see monkey do'? Well, our younger one wanted to do it too. So, we checked what was available for him since he is a bit younger. So because of age, they are in separate classes and can't do it together. No problem there as we figured it could help with their independence, and we even found classes that worked out better for them in the end. We like that parents are given the option to stay, but you don't have to. There is a window on the other side that you can watch your kiddo as they do their class. I really loved that as I could see how my kids went from shy and reserved to outgoing and excited. From what I saw, I wouldn't say either is doing 'gymnastics' lol, but they're having a really fun time, and that's enough for me. We'll continue to keep coming back as long as the kids want to.

We have been coming here for a little over a year now. All of the teachers are very helpful and…read morepatient with the children. They sanitize the studio after every session and take cleanliness serious by encouraging parents to not bring sick children. This location also hosts camps and other events throughout the year for the little ones, they are extra fee though. Members do get discounts on these extra classes though. They also run limited deals throughout the year such as sign a sibling up and get 25% off or 50% for a second class for current members. My only small gripe is I wish the younger kids classes such as the 2 year olds were a bit lower priced since they aren't really learning any skills, but more so just playing on the equipment.

I took the grandkids out for a little adventure at Chesapeake City Park near the corner of…read moreKempsville Road and Greenbrier Parkway. They keep this place well maintained and the kids had a great time playing on the swings, and other equipment.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon on a nice day in VA. It was about 15 minutes away from the hotel…read more My first impression was damn that's a huge flag! Then, I was like, where do I park? I ended up parking near the basketball courts. There were many people at the park but there was still lots of available parking around. I saw people playing basketball, soccer, kites, football, etc. I was surprised they had a horse shoe court that looked like they could have a tournament as there were so many lanes. I walked through the park at first, walked to the dog park, then the pond, then circled back to the forest playground, which was huge! If my kids were little they would have loved this place! They had a stage that could have a small outdoor concert. After checking out the kids' playground, I went for a full walk around the park and realized there were 9-11 memorials, military gold star family memorials, and other patriotic displays along with huge flag in the middle of the park. There were areas to have picnics, exercise areas, and lots of open space for pets and kids and any outdoor activities. There were two bathroom areas at opposite sides of the park. One near the kids playground and the other near the skate park. I did about 1.5 loops around the park before leaving. I didn't like that there were people smoking weed in their cars and the smell was pretty strong. But overall the park is nice and perfect for family outings and a day out in the sunshine.

I love this small park. Views: water, boats, bridges, trees, wildlife, birds,…read moreGreat for a mile 1/2 walk. Pet friendly. It has mostly dirt trails. It has a port-o-potty. Benches. Trash receptacle. Great parking. It has a wood trail that leads to an overlook with views of the marsh. . It has a boat dock you can walk on and watch the boats go through. There are alot of shopping and restaurants close . It is extremely peaceful

Nature is the prescription for stress!! Here you can zen out with your compadres or yourself!! We…read morehad fun immersing ourselves in nature and even had time for a mini photo shoot for our Emo Band's new cover album Lost in Time (just kidding!!) Highly recommend this hidden gem for those who need a break from reality or whatever stress you're feeling!!

It's a cute hidden gem in a plaza. I came across this place…read morewhile walking around the plaza. Although the owner was closing up after a birthday party, he still took the time to show me around and talk to me about his establishment. He takes so much pride in this place, as it is kept up beautifully. I finally got around to bringing my kids here to play, and they had so much fun. They switch the layout around often so the kids can find new ways to play and have fun. There is an area for parents to sit down while you let your kids get their energies out. They also close late in the summer, which is fantastic.

I took my kids here for a free trial class on 6/24. The location appears small from the outside but…read moreonce inside it's like a child dream! Rock walls, ropes, colorful foam blocks, everything you need to create the perfect fitness gym for kids! The owners are a husband and wife team and are very friendly. The business is new and they were offering the free classes as a way to get their name out there. The owner is really passionate about teaching the kids fitness and even does a kid run every Saturday at a local park. He had my 3 year old doing pull-ups, burpees, and squats! He explained each exercise to the kids and even told them why the exercise was important. They finished off the class by completing an obstacle course. My daughter loved every minute of her class and definitely slept well! She is already asking when she can go back to the "Baby Ninja" class! I would recommend purchasing the grip socks they sell for 1.00. They allow regular socks or barefoot but the kids with the grip socks were able to move through the course more easily than those in regular socks or barefoot. Thank you for creating a space to teach our youth the importance of fitness. We will definitely be back!

We went as a family to celebrate my son's birthday. The owner was very nice and very accommodating…read more We had a great time, and his prices are the best. We truly enjoyed it and you will too!

From the owner: Ready, Aim, Fire!read more

I had my child play here for a couple of hours. $20 for three hours is such a great deal for…read moreparents who just want to relax and watch their kids play. It's in the mall and in a decent spot. They have a small trampoline, ball pits, indoor basketball and many more kid friendly activities.

I recently took a cooking class here and had the best time! Everyone washes their hands and gets a…read morequick safety briefing before you get started. Each station is equipped with everything you need, but additional seasonings are available. The recipes are on the table and your group will divide and conquer to cook the full meal. Once everything is done the staff will put your meal on serving platters and bring them to you all to enjoy family style. I went solo and there were couples, families, and other solo participants attending. I would go with a group or solo again! They do have alcoholic beverages available for purchase. There was water and lemonade available at no additional cost. I recommend trying one of their events it's a great time.

Steamed, fried, and totally satisfied…read more This Quick Bites Lumpia & Asian Dumplings class really wrapped things up perfectly--literally. From crispy, golden lumpia to delicate, flavor-packed dumplings, every bite was a roll of deliciousness. We came for the snacks, but stayed for the skills (and maybe went back for thirds... no regrets). Safe to say we're now on a roll in the kitchen! Huge kudos to Chef Mary & Chef Emily!