# Event Details - **Event Name**: Children's Festival of Friends - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: 35th Annual Children’s Festival of Friends, happening Saturday, May 2, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Newport News Park, located at 13560 Jefferson Ave. Families from across the region are invited to enjoy a full day of free, fun-filled activities designed especially for children of all ages. This beloved community tradition offers an exciting lineup of interactive experiences, live entertainment, and engaging exhibits that celebrate creativity, play, and togetherness. Attendees can explore a wide variety of hands-on activities, including: American Parkour Animal trailer Giant bubbles Children’s costume character meet-and-greets Live DJ entertainment Hair tinseling Inflatables and games K9 demonstrations Petting zoo Phoenix Reborn Youth Project boxing activities Plant a Flower Train rides Trampoline shows In addition to the activities, 27 local nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving children and youth will be on-site. Each organization will offer valuable information about its programs along with a fun, kid-friendly activity. Guests can also enjoy a wide selection of food and beverages available for purchase from a diverse lineup of vendors, including Sweet T’s, BLZN Tacos, Marco’s Pizza, Deep Fried Inc, Maddy May’s Grazing, Mediterranean Appetite, Glo’s Eat and Go, Illuminate Your Body, Capt. Harrell & Son’s Seafood Kitchen, Ben & Jerry’s, Big Back Burgers, Gone Nuts, and Piha Aloha. The festival stage will feature a full schedule of live entertainment throughout the day: 10:00 AM – DJ EROC 12:00 PM – SOUNDSCAPES 1:00 PM – MINI BOSSES 2:00 PM – HYDEF DANCERS 3:00 PM – VAN VAN 4:15 PM – HAMPTON STAR DIVAS GLAM SQUAD 4:30 PM – THE CITY ARTS DANCE COMPANY “This event is all about bringing families together to enjoy a day of free, high-quality entertainment and activities in a safe and welcoming environment,” said Torrance Archie, Director of Newport News Parks & Recreation. “We’re proud to continue this long-standing tradition and create lasting memories for children and families in our community.” Mark your calendars for this fun-filled day! Free admission, parking and activities. Food truck prices vary. Sponsored by T-Mobile Fiber - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-eustis/childrens-festival-of-friends/200029945395304 - **Event Categories**: Festivals, Sports, food-drinks, Art, Entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Fort Eustis - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Newport News Park - **lat**: 37.180668589215 - **long**: -76.546393117988 - **full address**: Newport News Park, Newport News Park Fishing Dock, Newport News, VA 23603, United States, Fort Eustis ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Children's Festival of Friends - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/58aba8ba7be4cbd157bb3a6c729279d939d5209e6d6ceb93cbe105580b47802c-rimg-w1200-h630-dca5ddec-gmir?v=1776241083 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Children's Festival of Friends being held? - **A:** Children's Festival of Friends takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Newport News Park, Newport News Park Fishing Dock, Newport News, VA 23603, United States, Fort Eustis. - **Q**: Who is organizing Children's Festival of Friends? - **A:** Children's Festival of Friends is organized by Newport News Special Events. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Newport News Special Events's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Newport News Special Events a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Newport News Special Events has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Children's Festival of Friends is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Eustis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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