Children’s Festival of Friends

May 3, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Newport News Park 13560 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, Virginia

Bring the kids to Newport News Park on Saturday, May 3rd from 10 AM – 5 PM and experience the great outdoors at the Annual Newport News Children’s Festival of Friends! This year’s festival features over 100 hands-on activities and attractions including fabulous inflatables, the Fun Bus, make-and-take crafts, trackless train rides, live stage entertainment, and touch-a-truck displays. Children’s costumed characters will also be at the event!

Guests who work up an appetite, will enjoy food vendors selling festival favorites, including: pizza, cupcakes, grilled cheese, shaved ice, funnel cakes, seafood, and ice cream.

An important note for guests: pets are NOT permitted in the festival area. Admission is free. Parking is $10. Food vendors $.