Spring: A Two-Day Itinerary

Norfolk experiences four true seasons, and it’s universally agreed that spring is one of its most enchanting. Here’s how to spend a couple of days in town.

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How Do You Say Norfolk?

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

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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.

Explore Our Neighborhoods

Downtown

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

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Historic Freemason District

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

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NEON DISTRICT

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

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GHENT

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

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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.

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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.

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Riverview

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

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Larchmont / lochhaven

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

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Oceanview

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

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Military Highway

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

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What’s happening

Cruises: Everything You Need to Know

Looking for up-to-date cruise schedules, parking information, lost luggage contacts, maps, deals and related tips on cruising in and out of Norfolk, VA.? Here’s your complete guide.
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April 2025 Events Guide

April; that most transitional of seasons when the chill gives way to warmth, when rain is a welcome sight and when festival season kicks off in Norfolk. Here’s a look at some of our favorite events slated for April 2025.
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Events This Week

The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet performs at Norfolk Academy, the Fray comes to town, farmers’ markets and more happening this weekend in Mermaid City.
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Events

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

Apr202025

Easter Day 2 Course Meal

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May242025

Flourish: An Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks

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Apr202025

Easter Holiday Buffet

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Apr202025

The Nascar Jones Show: Comedy Talk Show at The Push Comedy Theater

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Apr192025
May242025

The Vault – Andy Harris: Little Flowers That Follow Me Everywhere

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Apr202025

Easter Sunday Flow

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Apr202025

Easter Sunday Flow VIRTUAL

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Mar192025
Jun132025

Dinosaurs of Antarctica

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Apr202025

Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Hank’s

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Apr202025

Smell Like A Sturgeon

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Apr162025
Oct152025

Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Apr042025
Oct192025

Ghent Farmers Market

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Mar072025
Jul312025

Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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Apr202025

Golden Egg Hunt

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Apr202025

Dry Landand Melanie Howdershell Music at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Mar062025
Apr242025

Sporcle Events Pub Trivia Night

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Apr202025

Norfolk Easter Signature Brunch Cruise

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Jul212024
Jun152025

Industry Night at COVA

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Apr202025

Easter Celebration at Wave Church

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Apr122025
Apr202025

Spring Break at the Virginia Zoo

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Apr202025

Easter Brunch at Omar’s

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Sep272024
May102025

MAMA-Girl! Retrospective Exhibit

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Apr192025
Apr202025

WrestleMania 41

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Apr202025

Adults only Easter Egg Hunt!

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Apr182025
Apr202025

Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of her Smile

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Apr152025
May312025

Membership Swap: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

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Apr212025

STL Run Club

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Feb102025
Apr282025

Pub Quiz

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Apr212025

Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise

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Apr212025

STL Run Club

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Apr212025

Lunch and Learn: “B2B” BACK TO BASICS: Sales Objections

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Apr032025
May032025

Special Exhibit: The Price of Unpreparedness

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Apr012025
Apr292025

Homeschool Garden Science April Series

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Apr222025

Silverstein

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Apr222025

A Night at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Apr222025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Apr222025

Get Fired Up at the Perry Glass Studio

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Apr102025
May032025

Make Your Own Patch @ Activity HQ

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Apr032025
May032025

Special Display: The Paintings of Mary Maynard

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Apr222025

Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis

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Apr032025
May032025

WWII Paper Dolls @ Activity HQ

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Mar192025
Jun252025

Chris’s Pub Trivia

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Apr232025

Norfolk Sports Club Jamboree

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Apr232025

Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis

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Apr022025
Apr242025

April Member Exclusive: Tales for Tots

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Feb122025
Apr302025

Mosaic Academy Norfolk

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Feb122025
Apr302025

Trivia Night

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Apr092025
Apr302025

Twofold Poker League Tournament at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Apr242025

End of the Month Happy Hour at Gather Norfolk!

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Apr242025

SOUNDS MADE UP: Real Stories & Improvised Musical Comedy at The Push Comedy Theater

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Apr242025
Apr252025

One Man’s Trash – Railroad Aerial Arts

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Apr102025
Dec182025

Trivia Thursdays at the Bold Mariner Brewing Company

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Apr242025
May102025

Sincerely, Spring 2025 Senior Exhibition

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Apr242025

Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis

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Apr242025
Apr272025

Virginia International Tattoo

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Apr252025

ROB49 + 42 DUGG

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Apr112025
Jun272025

Friday Night Live Musci at COVA

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Apr252025

Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ Creatures of the Naro

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Apr252025

Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis

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Apr252025
Apr272025

Virginia Opera presents Loving V. Virginia

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Apr252025

Family Twilight Trek

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Apr252025
Apr262025

Yes Fest

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Apr252025

Plot Party! High Octane Improv Comedy

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Apr252025

The Improv Riot Allstar Improv Comedy Show

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Apr042025
Apr252025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Apr252025

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Apr262025

Yoga at the Plot

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Apr262025

Taste of India

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Apr262025

Golden Egg Hunt

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Apr052025
Apr262025

Jr Master Gardners April Series

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Apr262025

Improvageddon: The Ultimate Improv Competition

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Apr262025

Summer Sip & Paint

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Apr262025

Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis

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Apr262025

72nd Annual Parade of Nations

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Apr052025
Apr262025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Apr052025
Apr262025

Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise

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Apr262025

NoCo Spring Wine Fest

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Apr262025

FLO

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Apr262025

Party for the Pint-Sized at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Apr262025

Celebrate Trails Day on the ERT

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Apr262025

Toddler Time

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Apr272025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Apr272025

Golden Egg Hunt

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Apr272025

The Neuroscience of Mindfulness

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Apr272025

Native Plant Workshop- Members Only

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Apr272025

Mala Vista, RHDP, The High Doubts at The Annex

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Apr272025

Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis

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Apr272025

Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise

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Apr272025

The Neuroscience of Mindfulness

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Apr282025
May022025

2025 Senior Olympics

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Apr282025

Norfolk Screening with Q&A

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Apr292025

Bob & Lee Woodruff

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Apr292025

The Tallis Scholars

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Apr292025

Norfolk Forum: Bob and Lee Woodruff

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Apr302025

All Elite Wrestling

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Apr302025

Ghost Funk Orchestra at The Annex

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Apr302025

Toddler Time

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May012025

Norfolk Home & Garden Tour

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May012025

Norfolk Works: The Summer Employment & Career Series

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May012025

Solja Boy

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May012025

Plena Libre

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May012025

Bearly Dead ’25 “Paradise Waits” Tour

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May012025

Norfolk Home and Garden Tour

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May012025

Bearly Dead ’25 “Paradise Waits” Tour

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May022025

Zack Fox (DJ Set)

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May022025

Chris Staples & Feign Kin @ Union Overall Co

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May022025
May302025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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May022025
Jun272025

Live Music Patio Series at Just Birdies

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May022025

Bike Night

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May022025

TX2 at The Annex

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May022025

Night for the Fight

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May022025

Mercyhurst Lakers vs Norfolk St. Spartans

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May032025

Step Up for The Up Center

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May032025

Warehouse LIVE: Zac Plastic, Box Factory, Chase Evers & Holy Love Incorporated

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May032025

Granby Street: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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May032025

Pints for Parkinson’s Norfolk Optimism Walk After Party

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May032025
Aug022025

Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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May032025

Creative Nation Spring Fest

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May032025
May042025

SPRING TOWN POINT VIRGINIA WINE FESTIVAL

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May032025

Mercyhurst Lakers vs Norfolk St. Spartans

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May032025

Matisyahu

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May032025

The Great Gatsby Ballet World Ballet Company

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May032025
May312025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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May032025

Live Green Norfolk: A Celebration of Community & Sustainability

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May032025
May172025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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May032025

Darren Kiely – Never Been Here Before World Tour 2025

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May032025

Wild Tykes at the Virginia Zoo

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May032025
Nov222025

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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May042025

May Day & Open House at the Goode Family Visual Arts School

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May042025

Mercyhurst Lakers vs Norfolk St. Spartans

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May042025
Nov022025

Tour de ORF

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May042025

John Moreland, singer-songwriter

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May042025

Warehouse LIVE: Boo Boo Spoiler, You’re Jovian & Infinite Boss

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May042025

Fashion & Hair Show

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May042025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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The Latest

Read our blog for the latest — and greatest — happenings in the city.

Pianist Olga Kern Returns for Virginia Arts Festival

Catch Olga Kern Live in Norfolk: What: Zemlinsky Quartet with…
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Three Days in Norfolk for NATO Festival and Virginia International Tattoo 

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May 2025 Events Guide 

May might be the perfect month in Norfolk, as the weather turns pleasant, offering a hint of summer, but without all…
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How to Celebrate National Bike Month in Norfolk

May is National Bike Month, a chance to showcase the many benefits of…
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A Little Something: Southern Charm Finds a Home in Ghent

If you’ve ever found yourself looking for “a little…
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Best Brunch Spots in Norfolk, VA

From pillowy biscuits to piled-high Benedicts and waffles topped with all the fixings, brunch in Norfolk…
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Norfolk 2025 Cruise Schedule

As renovations continue at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, we’re eagerly anticipating the…
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Five-star Goodness at PJay’s Kitchen 

PJay’s Kitchen 323 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 937-5177Web:…
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