Arts and Entertainment

Tour de ORF

August 2 2026

Meetup: 2:45 p.m.; Ride leaves: 3:00 p.m.; Ride Returns: 4:00 p.m.
Afterglow Brewing 2330 Bowdens Ferry Rd Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23508, Price: TBD
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Join us for a leisurely Sunday bike ride through Norfolk.

The group ride will begin at 3 PM from Afterglow Brewing. The ride uses the ERT and Norfolk bike lanes and should take approximately one (1) hour. We’ll return for a post-ride cool down! All skill levels are welcome!

Meetup: 2:45 PM
Ride leaves: 3:00 PM
Ride Returns: 4:00 PM

We’ll always have an experienced rider leading the Tour and are happy to have volunteers as sweepers and mid-pack riders to assist the group. Interested volunteers should email austin.lindhorst@elizabethrivertrail.org

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August 8 2026

Meetup: 2:45 p.m.; Ride leaves: 3:00 p.m.; Ride Returns: 4:00 p.m.
MacArthur Mall Green Space 308 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD
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Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride. Meet us at the MacArthur Mall Green Space, at the intersection of Freemason St. and Monticello Ave. at 10 AM. We’ll ride out at 10:30 AM for our casual cruise around Norfolk, Virginia via bike lanes and the Elizabeth River Trail.

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August 15 2026

Meetup: 2:45 p.m.; Ride leaves: 3:00 p.m.; Ride Returns: 4:00 p.m.
MacArthur Mall Green Space 308 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD
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Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride. Meet us at the MacArthur Mall Green Space, at the intersection of Freemason St. and Monticello Ave. at 10 AM. We’ll ride out at 10:30 AM for our casual cruise around Norfolk, Virginia via bike lanes and the Elizabeth River Trail.

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ERT Botanical Tour

August 22 2026

Meetup: 2:45 p.m.; Ride leaves: 3:00 p.m.; Ride Returns: 4:00 p.m.
Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518, Price: TBD
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Join the Norfolk Master Gardeners every 4th Saturday, in the months of April to October, for the Botanical Tour Series! Explore our community, get expert information on plants and plant care, and learn something new! This tour is FREE and open to everyone, no registration required.

The ERT Botanical Tour series is thanks to donors like you! Consider celebrating every mile of your ERT by making a donation today at, elizabethrivertrail.kindful.com/

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August 22 2026

Meetup: 2:45 p.m.; Ride leaves: 3:00 p.m.; Ride Returns: 4:00 p.m.
MacArthur Mall Green Space 308 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD
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Elizabeth River Trail Beautification Day

August 28 2026

Meetup: 2:45 p.m.; Ride leaves: 3:00 p.m.; Ride Returns: 4:00 p.m.
Locations will be announced during the week before the event Address will vary depending on location, Price: TBD
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On the fourth Friday in the months of March to November, volunteers can join the Master Gardeners to help beautify the Elizabeth River Trail and learn more about the native plant species found along the Trail!

  • Bring your own weeding tools and garden gloves!
  • Support the Trail
  • Meet new people
  • Learn about plants and plant care with local experts!

Locations will be announced during the week before the event in the Trail Beautification Day Facebook event page discussion. Locations we rotate between include:

  • Plum Point Park (ERT- Fort Norfolk section)
  • ERT Fitness Course (ERT – Fort Norfolk section)
  • ERT Managed Meadow (ERT – Chelsea section)
  • ERT Donor Sculpture by the Pagoda (ERT – Freemason section)
  • MicroFarm in Lambert’s Point (ERT – Lambert’s Point section)

Contact hello@elizabethrivertrail.org if:

  • You would like to register. (This isn’t required, but it is helpful!)
  • You have questions or concerns about the location and/or work being done.
  • Would like to join the ERT Green Team and do beautification work on the trail when it is convenient for you.

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August 29 2026

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MacArthur Mall Green Space 308 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD
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September 5 2026

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Tour de ORF

September 6 2026

Meetup: 2:45 p.m.; Ride leaves: 3:00 p.m.; Ride Returns: 4:00 p.m.
Benchtop Brewing Company 1129 Boissevain Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507, Price: TBD
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Join us for a leisurely Sunday bike ride through Norfolk.

The group ride will begin at 3 PM from Benchtop Brewing. The ride uses the ERT and Norfolk bike lanes and should take approximately one (1) hour. We’ll return for a post-ride cool down! All skill levels are welcome!

Meetup: 2:45 PM
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Ride Returns: 4:00 PM

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September 12 2026

Meetup: 2:45 p.m.; Ride leaves: 3:00 p.m.; Ride Returns: 4:00 p.m.
MacArthur Mall Green Space 308 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD
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Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE. FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride. Meet us at the MacArthur Mall Green Space, at the intersection of Freemason St. and Monticello Ave. at 10 AM. We’ll ride out at 10:30 AM for our casual cruise around Norfolk, Virginia via bike lanes and the Elizabeth River Trail.

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