Plan a visit to Town Center of Virginia Beach during Virginia Beach’s Spring Break. Several of our stores have child friendly activities, suited for toddlers to teenagers. After an afternoon of crafting, terrarium making or Story-time, treat the kids to a sweet treat at Confetti Cafe and Gelato, Cold Stone Creamery, Just Cupcakes or The Royal Chocolate.

Calendar of Events for 04/02 – 04/07


Hinterland Trading – Open Terrarium Workshop
Tuesday, April 03 – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Age: 5+, Cost: $7+

You can drop in anytime to make your own terrarium! Special terracotta pots will be available this week for children to use, while parents may enjoy picking a glass terrarium. Price includes everything – plants, filler, and accents! We always have helpful staff on hand to guide you through design and plant care. Terrariums $25+ come with a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or Mimosa for those that are 21+.

Barnes and Noble – Storytime 

Wednesday, April 04 – 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Age: 2+, Cost: Free

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30am for our BN Storytime. Enjoy a story and an age appropriate craft for preschoolers.

Hinterland Trading – Open Terrarium Workshop

Wednesday, April 04 – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Age: 5+, Cost: $7+
 
You can drop in anytime to make your own terrarium! Special terracotta pots will be available this week for children to use, while parents may enjoy picking a glass terrarium. Price includes everything – plants, filler, and accents! We always have helpful staff on hand to guide you through design and plant care. Terrariums $25+ come with a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or Mimosa for those that are 21+.

Paper Source – Mini Workshop: Upcycled Paper Bows

Thursday, April 05 – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Age: 16+, Cost: $5, per person

Why recycle when you can upcycle! In this quick class you’ll learn how to transform regular scrap paper into beautiful, decorative bows. We’ll have plenty of paper on hand, but feel free to BYO-Paper. 

Hinterland Trading – Open Terrarium Workshop

Thursday, April 05 – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Age: 5+, Cost: $7+
 
You can drop in anytime to make your own terrarium! Special terracotta pots will be available this week for children to use, while parents may enjoy picking a glass terrarium. Price includes everything – plants, filler, and accents! We always have helpful staff on hand to guide you through design and plant care. Terrariums $25+ come with a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or Mimosa for those that are 21+.
 

Hinterland Trading – Open Terrarium Workshop

Friday, April 06 – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Age: 5+, Cost: $7+
 
You can drop in anytime to make your own terrarium! Special terracotta pots will be available this week for children to use, while parents may enjoy picking a glass terrarium. Price includes everything – plants, filler, and accents! We always have helpful staff on hand to guide you through design and plant care. Terrariums $25+ come with a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or Mimosa for those that are 21+.
 
Paper Source – Retro Parcel and Post Workshop
Saturday, April 07 – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Age: 16+, Cost: $30, per person Create first class correspondence with beautiful maps, gilded edges, heat embossing, handmade envelopes, DIY “washi” tape and personalized touches. Finish off the set with an easy fold-and-tape bag – a clever trick for your future gift wrapping projects and a lovely packet for your new cards.

Hinterland Trading – Open Terrarium Workshop

Saturday, April 07 – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Age: 5+, Cost: $7+
 
You can drop in anytime to make your own terrarium! Special terracotta pots will be available this week for children to use, while parents may enjoy picking a glass terrarium. Price includes everything – plants, filler, and accents! We always have helpful staff on hand to guide you through design and plant care. Terrariums $25+ come with a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or Mimosa for those that are 21+.

Barnes and Noble – The Giving Tree Storytime

Saturday, April 07 – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Age: 2+, Cost: Free

Join us for Storytime and activities featuring beloved children’s author Shel Silverstein’s timeless classic The Giving Tree.