With events like the annual Virginia International Tattoo (a top event recognized by American Bus Association) which showcases inspirational military music, majestic massed pipes and drums, show-stopping drill team maneuvers and hundreds of international performers! And Harborfest a 44-year-old festival that is the largest, longest-running, free maritime festival in the nation, your groups are sure to have a lasting unique memory. For help planning a student group to Norfolk, Virginia please contact Melissa Hopper.
Mel Hopper
Associate Director of Tour & Travel Email: mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.co m
Guides and itineraries
These curated itineraries are sure to guide you through experiencing our events to the fullest. For more itineraries and questions regarding group travel please contact Mel Hopper.
Blog Experience Military History and Pageantry in Prince William and Norfolk, Virginia Learn More Blog Group Tour Itinerary: 3 Days in Norfolk Learn More Blog Norfolk Harborfest Itinerary for Group Tours Learn More Blog Group Tours through Prince William, Norfolk and Outer Banks Learn More Blog Glass Art Experiences for Group Tours Learn More Blog Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival Three-Day Itinerary For Group Tours Learn More Blog Norfolk and Virginia Beach Group Tours Learn More Blog Holiday Experiences in Norfolk, Richmond and Virginia Beach Learn More Blog Group Tours of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia Learn More Blog Wine Experiences in Norfolk, Prince William and Richmond Learn More Blog Holiday Attractions in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Richmond Learn More Blog Norfolk Holiday Activities for Groups Learn More Blog Five-Day Itinerary to Celebrate Sail 250® Virginia Learn More Blog Group-Friendly Restaurants in Norfolk Learn More
Group Tour Restaurants
Freemason Abbey serves the most delicious She Crab soup, Doumars serves you warm freshly made waffle cones, Stripers has stunning water views of the Elizabeth River and the best part of it all, your large group can dine here without hassle! These restaurants are accommodating to group sizes ranging from 20 people to upwards of 500 people. Contact Mel Hopper for further information at mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com .
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Events
Arts and Entertainment Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment Chris Staples & Feign Kin @ Union Overall Co Learn More Arts and Entertainment Radical Jewelry Makeover Pop-Up Sale Learn More Arts and Entertainment Opening of Edge Effect: Student Response Exhibit Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Vault – Andy Harris: Little Flowers That Follow Me Everywhere Learn More Arts and Entertainment Special Exhibit: The Price of Unpreparedness Learn More Arts and Entertainment Make Your Own Patch @ Activity HQ Learn More Arts and Entertainment Special Display: The Paintings of Mary Maynard Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Comedy Sketchbook – A Night of Sketch Comedy Learn More Arts and Entertainment WWII Paper Dolls @ Activity HQ Learn More Arts and Entertainment Girl-Prov : A Girl’s Night Out with Improv Comedy Learn More Brewery Events Friday Night Live Musci at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Carved Couture Exhibition Opening Learn More Arts and Entertainment Membership Swap: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sincerely, Spring 2025 Senior Exhibition Learn More Arts and Entertainment Dinosaurs of Antarctica Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Ghent Farmers Market Learn More Arts and Entertainment 2025 Senior Olympics Learn More Arts and Entertainment Flourish: An Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks Learn More Arts and Entertainment Live Music Patio Series at Just Birdies Learn More Sports Mercyhurst Lakers vs Norfolk St. Spartans Learn More Arts and Entertainment MAMA-Girl! Retrospective Exhibit Learn More Arts and Entertainment Night for the Fight Learn More Arts and Entertainment Darren Kiely – Never Been Here Before World Tour 2025 Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise Learn More Sports Mercyhurst Lakers vs Norfolk St. Spartans Learn More Arts and Entertainment Live Green Norfolk: A Celebration of Community & Sustainability Learn More Arts and Entertainment Step Up for The Up Center Learn More Arts and Entertainment Creative Nation Spring Fest Learn More Arts and Entertainment East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Wild Tykes at the Virginia Zoo Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment Foster Beauty Fashion Show Learn More Arts and Entertainment Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater Learn More Arts and Entertainment Spring Into Summer at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Pints for Parkinson’s Norfolk Optimism Walk After Party Learn More Arts and Entertainment Granby Street: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Weekend Brunch at Grain Learn More Arts and Entertainment Warehouse LIVE: Zac Plastic, Box Factory, Chase Evers & Holy Love Incorporated Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Great Gatsby Ballet World Ballet Company Learn More Arts and Entertainment SPRING TOWN POINT VIRGINIA WINE FESTIVAL Learn More Arts and Entertainment Live Life Fresh Boom Box Ride Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Nascar Jones Show: Comedy Talk Show Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Floral Design 101: Learning the Basics (May Session) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Bike Polo Pickup Games Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Industry Night at COVA Learn More Sports Mercyhurst Lakers vs Norfolk St. Spartans Learn More Arts and Entertainment Fashion & Hair Show Learn More Arts and Entertainment Warehouse LIVE: Boo Boo Spoiler, You’re Jovian & Infinite Boss Learn More Arts and Entertainment John Moreland, singer-songwriter Learn More Arts and Entertainment May Day & Open House at the Goode Family Visual Arts School Learn More Arts and Entertainment Free Flower & Pollinator Suncatcher Workshop Learn More Arts and Entertainment FREE Teacher Admission at Nauticus Learn More Family Friendly Wild Babies at The Virginia Zoo Learn More Arts and Entertainment East Coast Road Rides Learn More Arts and Entertainment Pretty Woman: The Musical Learn More Arts and Entertainment Taco Tuesday Ladies’ Ride Learn More Arts and Entertainment Super Casual Wednesday Ride Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Wine Down Wednesday Learn More Arts and Entertainment ROTC Commissioning Learn More History MacArthur Memorial Holocaust Remembrance Day Event Learn More Brewery Events Trivia Thursdays at the Bold Mariner Brewing Company Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Works: The Summer Employment & Career Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Kick Back (May) Learn More Arts and Entertainment ZOSO (The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience) – Freedom Hawk Learn More Arts and Entertainment Candlelight Yoga With Live Music Learn More Arts and Entertainment Black Jacket Symphony presents Jimmy Buffett Learn More Arts and Entertainment Family Twilight Trek – Frogs at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Old Dominion University Advanced Degree Commencement Learn More Arts and Entertainment Open Mic Night at Makers Craft Brewery with Vanessa Rodriguez Learn More Arts and Entertainment Panties in a Twist Learn More Being On The Water ERT X NKR Group Paddle at Plum Point Park Learn More Arts and Entertainment Luther Relives- “A Mother’s Day Weekend” Musical Tribute to Luther Vandross Learn More Arts and Entertainment Old Dominion University Commencement Learn More Arts and Entertainment Jr Garden Artists: Mother’s Day Mugs at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment Alcée Chriss III, organ Learn More Being On The Water Mother’s Day Afternoon Sail Learn More Being On The Water Mother’s Day Afternoon Sail Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Mother’s Day Buffet Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Mother’s Day Signature Brunch Cruise Learn More Family Friendly Free Mother’s Day Train Rides Learn More Brewery Events Mother’s Day Paint N Sip at Cova Brewing Learn More Arts and Entertainment Hackensaw Boys – celebrating 20 years of Love What You Do Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Mother’s Day Brunch Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Mother’s Day Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Tidewater Community College Commencement Learn More Arts and Entertainment Homeschool Garden Stewards: Wild Wetlands Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Learn More Being On The Water Bingo Silver Series Cruise Learn More Being On The Water Cocktails with a Cause Learn More Arts and Entertainment Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sanchez Trio Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Works: The Summer Employment & Career Series Learn More Sports Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Norfolk St. Spartans Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Learn More Arts and Entertainment Wild Tykes at The Virginia Zoo Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Learn More Arts and Entertainment 15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Mental Health Matters Community Celebration Learn More Arts and Entertainment Arts at the Attucks Trio Jazz Learn More Sports Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Norfolk St. Spartans Learn More Arts and Entertainment Kendall Street Company at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Learn More Arts and Entertainment 2025 Stockley Gardens Park in Historic Ghent Learn More Being On The Water Larchmont and Edgewater Resilience Walking Tour: Elizabeth River Trail Learn More Arts and Entertainment Party for The Planet Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Jacksonville Learn More Arts and Entertainment Maria Bamford at Attucks Theatre Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Gospel Lunch Cruise Learn More Sports Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs Norfolk St. Spartans Learn More Arts and Entertainment NEON District Public Art Tour Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Hip-Hop Orchestra – a unique hip-hop & r&b tribute Learn More Arts and Entertainment Virginia Bonsai Society Show & Sale Learn More Arts and Entertainment Joelapalooza at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment EVMS Legacy Ceremony Learn More Arts and Entertainment Benny the Butcher at The NorVa Learn More
