Dive into a creative day at Cups and Claws Cafe, where art and ice cream collide. Perfect for all ages, enjoy crafting your masterpiece and savoring delicious treats in a friendly setting.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1-2 hours
Fitness Level
All fitness levels; suitable for children and adults
Wildlife
History
Cups and Claws Cafe has been serving the community for over a decade, blending culinary treats with creative activities.
Conservation
The cafe promotes sustainable practices by sourcing eco-friendly supplies and minimizing waste during activities.
Cups and Claws Cafe
Dive into a creative day at Cups and Claws Cafe, where art and ice cream collide. Perfect for all ages, enjoy crafting your masterpiece and savoring delicious treats in a friendly setting.
Cups and Claws Cafe in Newport News, Virginia, operates as a hybrid cafe and animal-centered activity venue focused on social visits, creative events, and support for adoptable rescue cats. The cafe offers a selection of structured experiences including crafting sessions with provided materials, a two-hour "Paint and Paws" interaction designed to teach gentle handling and cat body language, thematic participatory events such as the "Totally Rad Murder Mystery," and both weekday and weekend lounge visit options.
Cups and Claws Cafe partners with local rescue organizations to host adoptable cats in a cage-free lounge environment during visits. The weekday lounge invites visitors to sip coffee, study, or socialize while interacting with cats; those interactions support the care and visibility of rescue animals. The Paint and Paws session emphasizes respectful engagement and cat welfare by teaching guests how to read feline body language.
Events and experiences are designed to accommodate a range of interests and comfort levels, from hands-on art activities with ice cream treats to immersive role-play mysteries set on a retro movie set. Safety, animal welfare, and guest experience are central to how the cafe operates: staff facilitate calm interactions, provide materials for crafting, and stage events with clear guidelines. Cups and Claws Cafe is positioned as a community-focused venue in Newport News that combines refreshment, entertainment, and support for local animal adoption efforts.
Location
Newport News, VA
Located in Newport News, Virginia
Adoptable Cats
Rescue cats
Hosts adoptable rescue cats
Experiences
5 experiences
Crafts, lounges, and events
Cafe Treats
Ice cream & coffee
Refreshments during visits
Choose a crafting session, Paint and Paws encounter, murder mystery night, or a lounge visit to support adoptable cats — book a spot in Newport News today.
Choose the right supplies
Select quality paints and tools to make your project stand out.
Plan for cleanup
Keep a wet cloth handy to clean your workspace as you go.
Wear old clothes
Painting and gluing can get messy—dress accordingly.
Try seasonal themes
Use seasonal motifs to create themed art projects.
Old clothes or apron
Protect your clothing from paints and glues.
Wet wipes or cloths
Keep your workspace clean and wipe off spills quickly.
Sketch pad or paper
Prepare sketches or ideas before your project.
Palette knives
Use for detailed painting or embellishments.