Arts and Entertainment

Boombox Rides

June 13 2026

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.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

June 20 2026

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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Tour de ORF

July 5 2026

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.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

July 11 2026

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
MacArthur Mall Green Space 308 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD
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Boombox Rides

July 18 2026

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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Elizabeth River Trail Beautification Day

July 24 2026

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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Boombox Rides

July 25 2026

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
MacArthur Mall Green Space 308 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD
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Boombox Rides

August 1 2026

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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Shamrockin' in Ghent

March 6 2026

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hope House Foundation 801 Boush St, Norfolk, VA 23510, (757) 625-6161 Price: Free
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Shamrockin’ in Ghent the much-anticipated annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party in Norfolk’s historic Ghent district. The event launches the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Thousands of people come out to celebrate with live music from The Fighting Jamesons. The Tidewater Pipes and Drums kick off the event on the street. There are beer trucks, Irish whiskey and local food vendors.

Shamrockin’ in Ghent was previously called the Greening of Ghent. Hope House Foundation is proud to keep this long-standing tradition going in our community.

If you are interested in volunteering, we have two shifts for beer pouring. The 1st shift is 5:45pm-8:00pm, and the 2nd shift is 7:45pm-10:00pm. Please sign up here: https://www.volunteerhr.org/opportunity/a0CUs00004VwFMa

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59th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade

March 14 2026

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Parade starts at Northside Middle School 8720 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23503, Price: Public Event
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The 59th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a fun filled Irish parade with all the marching bands, clowns, floats, cars, and people necessary to make up an exciting and enjoyable parade. Everyone is Irish both in and along the parade route. Please check the parade map to see the parade route. The parade is presented by Norfolk Parade, Inc.

 

The parade begins at Northside Middle School which is located at the corner of Westmont Ave and Granby Street. From that point it travels North on Granby, turns left at A View Ave, turns left on First View Street, and ends at the intersection of First View and Government Ave. The parade route is approximately 1.5 miles.

PARKING- On-street parking is available on most of the adjacent blocks along the parade route. Off street parking is available at the Sarah Constant Beach Park, Ocean View Beach Park, and Ocean View Elementary

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