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Festival Season’s Here

Check out all the festivals planned in Norfolk!

There’s plenty to do outdoors

From patio drinks to bike trails, waterfront dining to catching a ballgame, there’s so much to do outside in our city.

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

Now Streaming: City With Bite Season 3!

With 600+ indie restaurants, you can’t not attempt to try them all. We enlisted foodie fanatic Nomarama to hit the streets and uncover the stories, the characters, and—oh yes—the food, that gives NFK its one-of-a-kind flavor.
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15 Can’t-Miss September Events

From sipping soirees and live performances to a waterside running event and more, Norfolk has plenty of opportunities to join in the fun this September. Summer may be winding down, but fall event season is gearing up!
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Catering Options for Tailgating Season

Make the most of your time by getting your game day spread catered. These Norfolk restaurants provide fan favorite tailgating foods, so spend less time in the kitchen and more time rooting for the Monarchs or Spartans!
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Events

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

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Late Night Ladies’ Ride

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PERSPECTIVES: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY GLASS FROM THE WAITZER COLLECTION

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Pumpkinpalooza

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Sep292023

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

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Haunted Norfolk Tours

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May022023
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Glassmaking Demo

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Apr012023
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Bike Nights at Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Sep292023

Jimmy Eat World

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Oktoberfest Presented by Elation Brewing

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Flyin’ West

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Heather Beardsley: Strange Plants

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Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes

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Siegfried

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Claudia Bueno: Echoes of the Heart

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Gospel Mid-Day Cruise

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Sep302023

Alex McArthur, vocals

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Sep302023

Dominique Eade, vocals

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Sep302023

Ride The Railroad

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Sep302023

Patti Labelle

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Oct012023

Slow Flow With Live Jazz

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Jul022023
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Tour de ORF

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Slow-Mo Sunday Group Ride

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Music Bingo @ Reaver NFK

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Blue’s Jam

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Super Casual Wednesday Ride

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Oct042023

RuPaul’s Drag Race Night of the Living Drag

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Jun112023
Dec272023

Flippin’ Good Trivia Night at Reaver NFK!

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Books & Brews Club Meet Up

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Oct042023
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Fiddler on the Roof

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May102023
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Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s

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Apr052022
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Girl’s Night Out

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Oct062023

Church Street Jazz Series presents Bob James

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Oct062023

Totally 80s

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Oct072023

RMHC Red Shoe @ the Zoo

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Oct082023

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party

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Oct072023

The 3rd Annual 7 City Blues Festival

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Oct082023

Great Glass Pumpkin Patch

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Oct072023

Howl-O-Ween Fest

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Virginia Children’s Festival

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Russell Howard

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Oct102023

World Mental Health Day Rooftop Yoga

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Oct102023

STL Book Club – Demon Copperhead

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Norfolk Greek Festival

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Rob Schneider

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Fantastic Planet

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Deon Cole

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PPP/Chelsea Walking Tour

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Elizabeth River Trail Walking Tour of the Chelsea Neighborhood

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Oct142023

Second Saturdays Art Pop-Up

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Guitars in the Gallery

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Two Girls One Ghost

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Storm the Bay Race Series

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.

Festivals in Norfolk

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Wine Bars in Norfolk

It’s no secret that Norfolk is home to some standout breweries, but what’s a wine sipper to do? Fear not, our vino-minded…
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Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Norfolk

The spookiest time of year is approaching. While many look forward to a fun fright…
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Norfolk, VA Fall Bucket List

Fall (aka sweater weather) has arrived, bringing with it a slew of fantastic events and activities, plus eats…
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Best Oyster Restaurants in Norfolk

There’s nothing like gathering around a plate of freshly-shucked oysters. Virginia is home to eight…
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October 2023 Event Guide

Don’t miss out on Norfolk’s best events this October. The city is filled with eclectic festivals, live music events…
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Haunted Norfolk

Norfolk traces its tales back to the early 17th century, soon after the first English settlers arrived in the new world. Since then…
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The South’s Best New Restaurants of 2023

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