Arts and Entertainment

Tour de ORF

November 1 2026

3:00 p.m. - 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
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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Boombox Rides

May 9 2026

3:00 p.m. - 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.

This ride is led by Freshtopia, so please follow them for any last-minute weather changes or updates. This ride is family-friendly and a great way to feel comfortable navigating the trail and the bike lanes with a great group of riders!

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Boombox Rides

May 16 2026

3:00 p.m. - 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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May 2 2026

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MacArthur Mall Green Space 308 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD
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Chelsea Neighborhood Walking Tour

May 16 2026

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chelsea District Chelsea, Norfolk, VA 23507, Price: FREE walking tour along the Elizabeth River Trail
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Join Norfolk Tour Company for a FREE walking tour along the Elizabeth River Trail (ERT), which will explore historic Chelsea: one of the most walkable and bikeable neighborhoods in the city! Your tour guide will share the history of the neighborhood area, the future of the ERT, exciting new developments, and an inside look at the Trail.

Meeting location TBD. The walk will last around one hour. No registration required!

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Elizabeth River Trail Beautification Day

May 22 2026

3:00 p.m. - 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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ERT Botanical Bike Tour

May 23 2026

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Norfolk Botanical Gardens Meeting place TBD, Price: FREE guided bike tour
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Pedal Through Norfolk’s Green Side – A Free Urban Agriculture Bike Tour

Join us for a FREE guided bike tour exploring the thriving world of urban agriculture right here in Norfolk! This leisurely ride will take you through a series of community gardens where you’ll discover how local residents, and the Norfolk Master Gardeners, are transforming small plots into productive, healthy growing spaces.

Along the way, you’ll learn about sustainable food practices, get inspired by neighborhood green initiatives, and see firsthand how gardening is building community and nourishing our city.

Bike helmet required. All skill levels welcome!

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May 23 2026

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MacArthur Mall Green Space 308 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD
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3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MacArthur Mall Green Space 308 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD
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May 30 2026

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MacArthur Mall Green Space 308 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD
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