Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to a changing monthly theme!
See signs posted in the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Zoo Tales on the day of your visit. Free with general admission.
Theme: Bugs
Join us at Waterside District on select Saturdays for Silent Disco! Choose your vibe; enjoy multiple DJs curating a playlist on music channels you can choose & enjoy exclusive access to drink specials & food discounts. To view the full list of upcoming Silent Disco events, visit our website.
Join us at Waterside District on select Saturdays for Silent Disco! Choose your vibe; enjoy multiple DJs curating a playlist on music channels you can choose & enjoy exclusive access to drink specials & food discounts. To view the full list of upcoming Silent Disco events, visit our website.
Have you been missing the golden age of gaming? 
Well, it’s time to level up by joining us for Adult Night: Game On on Saturday, March 21 from 5pm-8pm at the Virginia Zoo!
Consider us your Game Master on all things retro games! From tabletop 
and cards 
, to game shows and video games – this night is your ultimate cheat code for a night of nostalgic fun for Zoo fans 21+! Aim for a new high score while playing vintage arcade games 
, compete in classic game shows like Family Feud – Zoo style, refuel on elevated versions of beloved afterschool snacks (& beverages!), treat your inner child to the collectables you always wanted, and so much more! We guarantee when we hit Game Over, you’ll leave feeling like you unlocked the ultimate achievement: an unforgettable night out!
Ready to challenge your player 2 to a friendly competition? Purchase pairs of tickets here. 
Anyone who purchases a pair of tickets by Friday, February 20 unlocks a bonus level and will be entered to win a two-ticket prize pack to attend our next throwback event, Adult Night: Summer Camp in July (21+ only) and 2 general admission tickets to use later in the year!
Event is for ages 21+ and takes place rain or shine. Please note that in order to not disrupt our animals’ routines, exhibit trails and the Goat Yard will close at 6:45pm, though the event continues until 8pm.
Join us at Waterside District on select Saturdays for Silent Disco! Choose your vibe; enjoy multiple DJs curating a playlist on music channels you can choose & enjoy exclusive access to drink specials & food discounts. To view the full list of upcoming Silent Disco events, visit our website.
The Norfolk Flea Market returns to Waterside District on March 1 from 11AM–5PM, and this one is extra special we’re celebrating our 3-year anniversary.
With 100+ vendors offering vintage finds, art, crafts, and antiques, the market brings together local businesses, creatives, collectors, and the community for a full day of shopping and connection.
At the heart of the Norfolk Flea Market is a mission to support small businesses and inspire entrepreneurship by providing an inclusive platform for vendors to grow, connect, and thrive. Proudly rooted in the city of Norfolk, we’re honored to contribute to its vibrant culture and local economy.
Interested in becoming a vendor or learning more?
Visit norfolkfleamarket.com
#NorfolkFleaMarket #ShopLocalNorfolk #SupportSmallBusiness #WatersideDistrict #norfolkva
The #1 Food Festival in Norfolk Is BACK!
The 2026 Norfolk Street Food Festival is taking over the ENTIRE Waterside District on March 21 & 22, 2026 for a massive, weekend-long food and entertainment experience.
This spectacular event will feature the Norfolk area’s most unique and best-tasting restaurants and food trucks, with ALL food items priced at just $5. This allows guests to sample a wide range of flavors from 30+ vendors all in one place. Come for the food and stay for the fun with nonstop entertainment, games, and experiences for all ages.
Guests will enjoy a first drink free (beer, seltzers, mixed drinks, soda, or water), over 30 food vendors offering $5 food items, local art exhibitions, interactive breakdancing shows, live bands, acoustic acts and DJs, carnival games and attractions, silent disco, foods from around the world, axe throwing, a March Madness game watch area with sound, mechanical bull riding and PBR-style entertainment, a slam dunk showcase, a kids fun zone with art activities, face painters and bounce houses, an artisan vendor market, eating contests, and games and activities for all ages. Kids 10 and under are free.
NEW FOR 2026
We’re going bigger than ever by adding even more food vendors and taking over the front, inside, waterside, and parking lot to create the BIGGEST Norfolk Street Food Fest in history.
Expect a stacked lineup of brand-new vendors plus all your fan favorites, chosen by you. Along with our famous $5 food options, we’re introducing a NEW $10 Foodie Portion for guests looking to go all in. Enjoy more entertainment than ever before, March Madness game watch, and nonstop fun all day and night.
This class is ideal for anyone interested in trying out the fused glass process. Make several magnets using small segments of glass and tile nippers. Create the designs by nipping the glass into smaller pieces and adding them to a base layer that will later be melted together in a kiln.
Your 20% member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!
Art Matters is a free, evidence-based intervention that helps improve the quality of life for those with dementia. Individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners are invited to conversational tours designed to offer a pleasant experience and serve as cognitive stimulation. Art Matters is a free program presented in partnership with the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Free, registration not required.
