Sep 11 Friday
Since 1994, Virginia MOCA has celebrated the extraordinary talent of artists living and working across the Commonwealth through this juried exhibition. What began as an annual tradition has grown into one of the Museum’s most anticipated and defining programs.
Now presented in Virginia MOCA’s new purpose-built home, the Made in VA Biennial enters its next chapter. As a biennial exhibition, it features work created within the past two years and reflects the breadth, rigor, and vitality of contemporary art in Virginia today.
Every other year, the Museum dedicates significant gallery space to this exhibition, offering artists an opportunity to present their work within a dynamic institutional context. The biennial format allows for expanded visibility, meaningful professional recognition and opportunities, and a platform that connects artists to broader audiences.
Made in VA remains grounded in its original purpose: to support and elevate artists across the Commonwealth. In this new building and at this pivotal moment in the Museum’s history, the exhibition continues to reflect our commitment to fostering creativity, dialogue, and community through contemporary art.
Sep 12 Saturday
The 2026 Supernova Ska Festival takes place on September 12-13 at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. The English Beat, Jeff Rosenstock, Lynval Golding from The Specials, King Yellowman, The Pietasters, The Slackers, The Aggrolites, Bumpin Uglies, and more.
VA Humanities at WHRO is funding the Amplifying Talent student partnership with Hampton University.
Sep 24 Thursday
Local Matters Returns: Explore the Issues That Affect Us All
WHRO is committed to ensuring local journalism thrives in the region and connecting the community to local reporting. Join us this fall for our continuing series of Local Matters news panels. Each event will focus on a specific topic critical to the region and will feature a moderator and three news panelists, including the WHRO reporter covering that beat.
See all our upcoming Local Matters events on whro.org/events
Local Matters: Climate & EnvironmentalSeptember 24, 6 p.m.Location: Elizabeth River ProjectModerator Maurice JonesWHRO Panelist - Katherine HafnerDelegate Jackie Glass
Oct 01 Thursday
Local Matters: Military and VeteranOctober 1, 6 p.m.Location: MacArthur MemorialModerator Maurice JonesWHRO Panelist - Steve Walsh
Oct 02 Friday
The Virginia Queer Film Festival takes place on October 2-4 at the University Theater at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. The Virginia Queer Film Festival provides access to films by, for, and about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people and their families, and a forum for LGBTQ+ filmmakers to share and discuss their work with audiences.
The VA Humanities at WHRO regional Humanities hub is proud to be a sponsor of this festival.
Oct 03 Saturday
Join us for a whimsical adventure at the Virginia Children’s Festival, presented by Sentara Health Plans, on Saturday, October 3rd, at the enchanting Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront!
Crafted especially for little explorers aged 10 and younger, this magical festival brings to life more than 100 hands-on activities where imagination knows no bounds! Enjoy costumed characters that leap off the page, lively musical performances that will get you dancing, captivating dance lessons and a treasure trove of surprises just waiting to be discovered! Create unforgettable memories with your family in this playground of joy and wonder!
Children ages 1 and younger are free.
The 757’s most exciting family festival, the Virginia Children’s Festival presented by Sentara Health Plans on Saturday, October 3, 2026, features more than 100 fun, creative, and interactive activities, including hands-on workshops, cultural experiences, military demonstrations, costumed characters, storytelling, musical performances, dance lessons, and much more! The festival is designed with children 10 and younger in mind.
Visit the WHRO booth to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog, play games, and win prizes!
Oct 04 Sunday
🐘🌍 Get ready for "Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure," as Elmo, Abby, and Nina travel to Kenya to meet an orphaned elephant and discover amazing African wildlife!
WHRO and friends will be hosting free previews of this new show for kids of all ages in Norfolk and Poquoson. Sign up to attend!
Join WHRO at our studio in Norfolk on 10/4 for a first-look at this BRAND NEW Nature special before it's national release on Wednesday, October 14th at 8pm on PBS and PBS Kids!
📅 Sunday, October 4⏰ 11 AM & 2 PM📍 WHRO Studios
Register for our NORFOLK screening at the link below
Oct 10 Saturday
WHRO and friends will be hosting free previews of this new show for kids of all ages in Poquoson. Sign up to attend!
Join WHRO at Poquoson Library on 10/10 for a first-look at this BRAND NEW Nature special before it's national release on Wednesday, October 14th at 8pm on PBS and PBS Kids!
📅 Saturday, October 10⏰ 11 AM–12:30 PM & 2–3:30 PM📍 Poquoson Library
Register for our PENINSULA screening at the link below, tickets are available 2 weeks before the event
