Arts and Entertainment

Fort Norfolk Walking Tour

April 11 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Fort Norfolk 801 Front St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free walking tour

Join Norfolk Tour Company and the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation for this FREE and special walking tour of historic Fort Norfolk!

Fort Norfolk is a historic fort and national historic district dating back to the founding of our country. It is the last remaining fortification of President George Washington’s 18th century harbor defenses, later termed the first system of US fortifications — and it’s right on the Elizabeth River Trail! Some of the buildings in the fort date back to the 1790s.

Fort Norfolk is a federal property located next to the Army Corps of Engineers, which manages the fort. *Important* All tour attendees will need to provide photo identification in order to access the fort. This is a federal requirement.

The tour is in partnership with the ERT Foundation, and will last approximately an hour and 15 minutes. No registration required, just show up at the entrance of Fort Norfolk!

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Boombox Rides

April 18 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
MacArthur Mall Green Space 308 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD

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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ERT Botanical Tour

April 25 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518, (757) 681-1405 Price: This tour is FREE and open to everyone, no registration required.

Event time is subject to change.

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.

Today is Celebrate Trails Day! Come celebrate the beauty of the Elizabeth River Trail, our national recreation trail here in Norfolk. Learn about some of the Trail’s green spaces and plant species.

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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Celebrate Trails Day on the ERT!

April 25 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Elizabeth River Trail 715 Orapax St, Norfolk, VA 23507 ·, Price: FREE community event

Celebrate Trails Day 2026 is a FREE community event and day of service on the Elizabeth River Trail (ERT), our national recreation trail in Norfolk! Join us for games and activities with partners, and more!

Celebrate Trails Day is a national event from Rails To Trails Conservancy, which is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2026! The ERT started thanks to 1) community members and businesses who rallied behind the effort to create a trail that creates connections and increases accessibility in Norfolk, and 2) Norfolk Southern who donated the land from an old rail line which is now the section at Plum Point Park. It’s a great day to celebrate the Trail, get outside, have fun, and connect with your community!

Did you know the ERT Foundation non-profit relies on donors and sponsors to continue offering free events and programs along the Trail? Did you know the ERT also supports our local economy by generating $18.7 million in annual economic output to the City of Norfolk?

Invest in the future of the Elizabeth River Trail, support our city, and support free community events and programs by making a gift to the ERT today at: elizabethrivertrail-bloom.kindful.com/

See you on the Trail!

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Boombox Rides

April 25 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
MacArthur Mall Green Space 308 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD

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Elizabeth River Trail Beautification Day

April 24 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Locations will be announced during the week before the event Address will vary depending on location, Price: TBD

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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Tour de ORF - National Ride a Bike Day!

May 3 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Benchtop Brewing Company 1129 Boissevain Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507-1401, United States, Price: TBD

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!

*May 3rd is National Ride a Bike Day!! The month of May is National Bike Month! Come celebrate with us*

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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Silent Disco at Waterside

October 3 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
The Market Norfolk 333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

Join us on select Saturdays for Silent Disco! Enjoy multiple DJs curating a playlist and vibe on channels you can choose.

General Admission includes set of headphones to use for the night, one drink ticket, and access to drink specials

Upgrade to VIP for all the above + an extra drink ticket, glow in the dark swag bag, and 20% off food

Must be 21+

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Silent Disco at Waterside

November 7 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
The Market Norfolk 333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

Join us on select Saturdays for Silent Disco! Enjoy multiple DJs curating a playlist and vibe on channels you can choose.

General Admission includes set of headphones to use for the night, one drink ticket, and access to drink specials

Upgrade to VIP for all the above + an extra drink ticket, glow in the dark swag bag, and 20% off food

Must be 21+ to enter and partake in Silent Disco.

 

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Zoo Tales

February 26 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: Free with general admission

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: Adaptations

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