Curated Experiences

For You

We’ve pulled together everything you need to make family time in Norfolk this weekend the best time ever. From kid-friendly museums and festivals to the best local restaurants and tailor-made itineraries, there’s plenty of ways to make yourself at home in our waterfront city.

Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Festivals in Norfolk

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African American History in Norfolk

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Museums

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Our Beaches

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Live Music

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Admirals Hockey

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Golf Courses

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Performing Arts

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Cruise Information

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Pet Friendly Activities

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History in Norfolk

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Family Time in Norfolk

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Events

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

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Metric at the NorVa

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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Adrienne Warren

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Lights Out for Safe Skies

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Blues for an Alabama Sky

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Tides Baseball Games 2024

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Blues for an Alabama Sky

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Candlelight Yoga With Live Music

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Prof at the NorVa

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Bike Night at the Zoo

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Black Jacket Symphony presents Prince’s “Purple Rain”

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Granby Street: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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A Galactic Fiesta de Mayo

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Church Street Jazz presents Pieces of a Dream

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Wine Festival 24′

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Silversun Pickups at the NorVa

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Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival

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Sunday Dog Day

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Creating Your Own Meditation Practice

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In Flames at the NorVa

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Norfolk Flea Market

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Teacher Appreciation Week at Nauticus

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Lacuna Coil at the NorVa

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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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CKY at the NorVa

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Liz Cheney – May 7 at Chrysler Hall

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Mammoth WVH

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Lay it Down: The Music of the Everly Brothers

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Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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The Book of Mormon

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Moms and Monsteras

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Living on the Elizabeth River Trail: A Tour of Freemason

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Mother’s Day Yoga, Facials and Stretch

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Wage War + Nothing More at the NorVa

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Homeschool Day Add On

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The Latest

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

A History Lover’s Guide to Norfolk

Norfolk’s history dates back to 1682 when it was first founded. It was settled by an Englishman…
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Ways to Have a Safer Spring Break 2021: How to Travel and Where to Go

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Best Places To Travel In April 2020

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Doumar’s Cones and Barbecue

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Epic Norfolk Events And Christmas Lights You Can’t Miss

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Top Video 2020: No Airplane is Needed to Visit the Beaches & History in Norfolk and Virginia Beach

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Decks of Historic Virginia Battleship Transformed into Holiday Wonderland

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Norfolk’s Best Holiday Attractions

The holiday season is here, and with it brings a whole host of fun activities! Norfolk is known for…
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Guides & Itineraries

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city.

City Guide

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Civil War Sites in Norfolk

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Tales by Rails Guide

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Norfolk’s Cannonball Trail

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Armed Forces Memorial Guide

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Waterways to Freedom

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Must Seas: History Edition

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Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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Must Seas: Family Time Edition

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Restaurants

You’ve got 600+ indie restaurants in Norfolk to try. Start here.

Omar’s Carriage House

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Elation Brewing

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Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse

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Café Stella in Ghent

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Monarch Recovery Sports Grill at Springhill Suites

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Benchtop Craft Brewing Company

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