How do you say Family?

Norfolk. Nawfick. Norfick. No matter how you say it, Norfolk means family-friendly. From hanging out with giraffes at the Norfolk Zoo to standing with your own little animals on the deck of a battleship, family time is go time in our waterfront city.

Things To Do

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

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Secrets of the Sea

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Ghent Farmers Market

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The Last Battleship

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COFFEE BLACK HOUSE+

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Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Flowing and Flying: A Juried National Exhibition of Waterscapes and Waterbirds

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Tour de ORF

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Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Run Your Best Mile

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Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Little Zoo

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A Beautiful Noise- The Neil Diamond Musical

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

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Senior Wednesday

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Trivia Night

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Brian Kelly

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High Water City

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The Darkness at The NorVa

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The Black Jacket Symphony presents The Era of Yacht Rock

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Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Celeste Kellogg

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Pavilion, False Cape, Rockstarkiller at The Annex

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Silver Screen Saturdays

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Black History: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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Pony Bradshaw, Zach Russel at The Annex

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Swans

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

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Sep092025

Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

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Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Durand Bernarr

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

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Dave Hill at The Annex

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Wednesday Wind Down

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Monster Energy Presents: Cash Cobain- Party with Slizzy

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K Camp

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Chef’s Table: Great Gatsby Cocktail Dinner

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Sep122025

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

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Noel Miller: Live! (Late Show)

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Sep122025

Full Moon Fever – Virginia’s Tom Petty Tribute

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Coaches vs. Cancer Legends Gala

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Sep122025

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Parmalee

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Sep122025

Noel Miller: Live!

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Sep122025

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Sep132025

Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

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Sep132025

NashFest 757

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Kids Fest at Cogans Park

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5,000-to-1 Gamble: 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Inchon

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Audiostrobelight 20 year Anniversary Show at The Annex feat. Dead Friends, Drainlove, Loveghos

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Ghostly Ghouls Workshop

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Opening Weekend: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony + Cellist Jan Vogler

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OPENING WEEKEND: Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony + Cellist Jan Vogler

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The Viscount’s Ball w/ La Primavera Strings

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Bhav at Sky’s The Limit Yoga NFK

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

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Little Zoo

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The Latest

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

A Day in Norfolk, Virginia

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A Weekend in Downtown Norfolk

Downtown Norfolk is the perfect destination for a fun-filled weekend. It’s got with never-ending historic…
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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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Decks of Historic Virginia Battleship Transformed into Holiday Wonderland

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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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9 of the Best Places to Visit in Virginia

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Norfolk Holiday Bucket List

If you haven’t yet spent a holiday weekend in Norfolk, you’re in for a festive treat. There’s many ways to get in…
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10 Reasons You Should Travel To Norfolk, VA!

On average, Americans had 9.5 unused days of PTO at the end of 2021, according to…
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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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Circuit Social

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MJ’s Tavern

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Catnip Cat Cafe

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Hank’s Filling Station

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Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant

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Guides & Itineraries

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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