Arts and Entertainment

May Day

May 7 2023

Noon–3 p.m.
Hermitage Museum & Gardens 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk, VA 23505 Price: Free; donations encouraged.

Join the Hermitage Collective to welcome the warm weather and enjoy a day full of traditional, spring-inspired activities!

Enjoy special activities from these partners:
Norfolk Master Gardeners
Lil Truck of Tools
Plant Norfolk
A book swap with Eleanor’s Norfolk
Outside the Lines art studio
Rich Gray Paper Arts
Hunter House Victorian Museum

Also featuring:
A May Pole!
Tunes by DJ Ryan Thomas
Selfie Station + bubble station + chalk art station
Lawn Games
Spring Themed Art Activities
Garden Tours

Grab a bite to eat at Sour Street Pizza, Hola Snacks, Lolly’s Creamery, and Kona Ice.  Delectable mini-cakes will be available from Pownd Cakes by Jen. Purchase a bloody Mary, craft beer or kid-friendly drinks from the bar.

To participate in the book swap, bring one of your favorite (preferably used) books of any genre to trade for another book! All ages are welcome to participate.

This event is free to all – guests are encouraged to consider a donation at the door.

This is an outdoor event!
*Please note that there will be no on-site parking.  Guests are invited to park throughout the neighborhood.

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