Your Complete Fall Bucket List

We’ve put together some local favorite activities and recommendations for your ultimate fall bucket list in Norfolk! 

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How Do You Say Norfolk?

Nor-FOLK? NOR-fik? NAW-fik? NOR-FUK? Here’s the verdict.

Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, Virginia is a city on the water, but never watered down. Built on character, by characters, we’re a melting pot of people, cultures, and ideas.

Downtown

Norfolk’s walkable, waterfront downtown is the urban hub of the city full of shopping, entertainment, restaurants and excitement!

Historic Freemason District

The city’s oldest standing neighborhood, Historic Freemason features beautiful tree-lined cobblestone streets, manicured gardens, historic homes and water views.

NEON DISTRICT

The creative center of the city, NEON’s 80+ pieces of public art, live performances and eclectic restaurants are destined to inspire.

GHENT

Ghent is filled with character, culture and delicious cuisine — not to mention tons of eclectic eateries, unique shops, art galleries and antique stores.

Chelsea

Chelsea is one of the most walkable and bikeable neighborhoods in the city, with the celebrated Elizabeth River Trail (ERT) passing through the center.

park place / Railroad district

Lined with local breweries, eateries and street murals, the industrial neighborhoods of Park Place/Railroad District are sure to get any visit on the right track.

Riverview

From zoo animals to wildly delicious restaurants, the LGBTQ+ friendly neighborhood of Riverview truly has something for everyone.

Larchmont / lochhaven

Next door to Old Dominion University, Larchmont and Lochhaven are home to history, local restaurants, outdoor fun and perfect water views.

Oceanview

The relaxing beachside communities of Ocean View and East Beach are the perfect place to unwind with fresh seafood, sand and sun!

Military Highway

Ideal for people on the move, Military Highway plays host to Norfolk International Airport and an abundance of shopping options.

What’s happening

What’s Happening This Week

Fall Wine Fest, Stockley Gardens Art Festival, ODU homecoming and more events happening this week in Norfolk, VA.
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What to Do This October in Norfolk

Norfolk has an amazing lineup of events for October 2024! We’re talking concerts, farmers markets, Admirals hockey, fall festivals and more for everyone to enjoy.
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Norfolk’s Brew Hop Pass

With the NFK Brew Hop pass, it is easier than ever to explore our local craft beer scene and taste your way through our city. Passes are delivered through text and email and are instantly redeemable!
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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

Oct152024

Social Distortion

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Aug272024
Jan252025

dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space

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Apr132024
Jan052025

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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Jun182024
Dec172024

Trivia Night Hosted by Beach Trivia

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Oct152024

Social Distortion at NorVa

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Mar152024
Nov152024

Lights Out for Safe Skies

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Apr012024
Oct312024

Ghent Farmers Market

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Oct152024

Prenatal Yoga

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Aug072024
Oct232024

Mosaic Academy Norfolk

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Oct162024
Nov032024

DRACULA, A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY

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Jan032024
Oct302024

Books & Brews Club Meet-Up

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Mar062024
Dec042024

Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s

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Oct172024

Mariah the Scientist

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Oct172024

FREE Film Screening: Lafayette, the Lost Hero

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Oct172024

Nauticus After Dark: Mystery at the Museum

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Oct172024
Oct182024

The 9th Annual NEON Festival

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Mar142024
Dec192024

Trivia Thursdays

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Feb082024
Dec052024

Thursday Open Mic Night

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Mar082024
Dec272024

Friday Night Live Music at COVA

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Oct182024
Apr122025

Norfolk Admirals Hockey 2024-25

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Sep272024
Oct202024

Tarrytown

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Oct182024

Together Again…Again Tour

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Oct182024

2024-25 Season Opener | Adirondack Thunder @ Norfolk Admirals

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Oct182024

JOE GATTO LET’S GET INTO IT TOUR

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Oct182024

MercyMe: Together Again … Again Tour

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Oct042024
Oct272024

Sweeny Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

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Oct182024
Apr122025

Admirals Hockey

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Oct182024
Oct202024

Fall Tree and Shrub Plant Sale

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Oct182024

Norfolk Flea After Dark @COVA Brewing CO

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Oct182024

Ghent Farmers Market

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Oct182024

Brad Williams Tour ’24

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Oct192024

Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony

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Oct192024

Queer-O-Ween

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Oct192024
Oct202024

Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival

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Oct192024

Haunted Norfolk Tours

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Aug012024
Oct312024

All age Steelpan Class

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Oct192024

Adirondack Thunder @ Norfolk Admirals

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Oct192024

ODU vs.Texas State

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Oct192024
Oct202024

Zoo Boo

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Jun012024
Nov232024

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Oct192024

Ghoul Times Aboard: Spooky Soiree on the Battleship

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Jun152024
Nov152024

Norfolk Farmers Market at Locals Marketplace

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Oct192024
Oct202024

Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival

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Oct192024

Fleet Fest 2024

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Aug182024
Nov172024

Sewing Bee with Melanie

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May052024
Dec212024

Board Game Sunday’s at COVA

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Apr072024
Oct272024

Sunday Crush Day @ Hank’s is here!

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Jul212024
Jun152025

Industry Night at COVA

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Mar032024
Dec012024

Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Mar182024
Dec232024

Music Bingo

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Oct212024

STL Run Club

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Jul152024
Dec162024

Downtown Norfolk Civic League

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Jul152024
Dec302024

Beat the Monday Blues with Brews (and pizza)!

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Apr152024
Apr152025

Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Oct222024

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Oct222024
Oct272024

Mean Girls

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Oct232024

Summer Market at Afterglow

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Oct242024

Candlelight Yoga With Live Music

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Oct242024

ODU vs. Georgia Southern

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Oct252024

RnB Block Party

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Oct252024

RnB Block Party

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Oct252024

Masquerade in Ghent: Halloween Street Party & Costume Contest

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Oct262024

Ladies R&B Kickback Concert

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Oct262024

Norfolk’s Lafayette Bicentennial Ball

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Oct262024

Trick or Treat Business Crawl on Colley Ave.

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Oct262024

Haunted Norfolk Tours

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Oct262024

Attucks Jazz: Rex Richardson

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Oct262024

Yoga + Wine Tasting

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Oct262024

A True Crime Tour in Downtown Norfolk

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Oct262024

Haunted Harbor Halloween

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Oct262024

NSU vs. Howard

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Oct262024

Kishi Bashi with Sweet Loretta

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Oct262024

Ladies R&B Kickback Concert

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Oct272024

Halloween Harvest Festival

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Oct272024

Puppy Yoga

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Oct272024

HATEBREED

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Oct302024

Worcester Railers @ Norfolk Admirals

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