Arts and Entertainment

Valentine’s Day: Love Songs & Lagers at Maker's Craft

April 18 2026

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Maker's Craft Brewery 735 E 23rd St, Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: $31.37- $588.92

Discounted early bird tickets on sale now!
Dress up your dog and join us for an awesome afternoon of fun for a great cause. Enter yourself & your pup in the fashion show for FREE! Prizes for Best Dressed dog and Best Dressed owner/dog duo!

Yummy Goodness will be serving up an AMAZING brunch buffet. Everything from steak to crabcakes, homemade cheddar biscuits with ham, smoked salmon, caesar salad, assorted quiche & so much more!

Tickets include buffet and one drink ticket. There will be a free photo booth, raffles, giveways, music and more!

Once you purchase your ticket, you will receive an email to sign up your dog for the fashion, if you like. All participants will receive a custom swag bag

Arts and Entertainment

Alexandre Da Costa, violin & Tommy Mesa, cello & Olga Kern, piano

June 9 2026

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center, Norfolk 440 Bank St. Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

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Alexandre Da Costa, violin & Tommy Mesa, cello & Olga Kern, piano

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. “When I play, my instrument becomes the extension of my soul.” So says famed Canadian artist Alexandre Da Costa, renowned for his passionate violin as well as his roles as Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec and Principal Guest Conductor of the Orquesta Sinfónica Sinaloa de las Artes. He performs here with Cuban-American cellist Thomas “Tommy” Mesa, whose dazzling performance style is “a masterclass in virtuosic playing” (Tucson.com). Passion and fire—the perfect complement to the thrilling performance style of pianist Olga Kern.

Arts and Entertainment

Pride Night at the Virginia Zoo

June 13 2026

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: Price may vary

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Are you looking for a wild yet age-inclusive way to celebrate Pride this year? Come show your colors at the Virginia Zoo with your favorite friends, queens and allies! Enjoy after-hours access to exhibits, greet awesome animal ambassadors , shop our Pride-themed market , get to know some incredible local organizations and resources, dance your heart out to a local DJ’s tunes , and enjoy a rainbow of various activities throughout this all-ages event!

**Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, etc. to enjoy the live entertainment. Provided seating will be limited.

The Virginia Zoo is a contained, safe environment to celebrate Pride with your community. Additional security and staff will be on site to maintain a comfortable, positive space for all attendees.

To ensure that Pride is a safe and comfortable environment for guests of all ages, the following costume elements are not permitted:

Full face coverings/masks
Live animals (with the exception of service animals)
Projectiles of any kind
Flames, pyrotechnics or explosives
Weapons, whether real or fake
Bare feet
Nudity, or any illusion to it, including overly revealing costumes

Thank you for your understanding; we can’t wait to see you express your Pride!

Event Reminders

Limited number of tickets available. Advance ticket sales end when sold out (get yours early!). If tickets remain on the day of the event, gate sales may be limited to credit card transactions only.
Tickets are non-refundable. All sales are final. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend the event, the purchase will be considered a donation.
As an outdoor venue, events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. If any changes are made, an announcement via an email to our members and/or ticket holders and on the Virginia Zoo social media channels will be issued prior the event.
The Zoo is a smoke-free facility; no smoking is allowed inside the Zoo. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping. Inability to follow this rule will result in dismissal from Zoo grounds without a refund.
By purchasing an event ticket, you agree to abide by the Virginia Zoo’s Rules & Policies.

Arts and Entertainment

Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park

July 19 2026

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Town Point Park 1 Waterside Dr Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: FREE & Open to the public!

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Show starts at 8:30pm
FREE & Open to the public!

The nineth annual Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park presented by The Perry Family Foundation and TowneBank is Sunday, July 19, from 6pm to 10pm (show starts at 8:30pm) at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Produced by Norfolk Festevents, admission to the concert is free and open to the public. The evening will include gourmet artisan foods and beverages for purchase. Town Point Park will open at 6pm for pre-concert picnics.

Arts and Entertainment

25th Annual Norfolk Latino Music Festival

July 18 2026

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, VA 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: FREE & Open to the public!

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25th Annual Norfolk Latino Music Festival

Eat, drink, and salsa the night away at the Norfolk Latino Music & Food Festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 2pm to 11pm at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront! Featuring explosive live music performances, an eclectic offering of Latin cuisine including tacos and empanadas, fun family-friendly activities, authentic dance lessons and performances, and much more, the festival celebrates Hampton Roads’ vibrant Latin community!

2pm – 11pm
Free & Open to the Public!

Arts and Entertainment

Veterans Day Ceremony at MacArthur Memorial

November 11 2026

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MacArthur Memorial 198 Bank Street MacArthur Square Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free

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Join us for a special Veterans Day ceremony.

The MacArthur Memorial is proud to host the City of Norfolk Veterans Affairs Commission’s Veterans Day Ceremony. This ceremony is open to the public.

Arts and Entertainment

Noon Year’s Eve at Virginia Zoo

December 31 2026

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!

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Calling all early risers and young party animals – you don’t have to stay up all night to celebrate the new year at the Zoo! Noon Year’s Eve is a family-friendly celebration featuring a wild dance party, a sparkling juice “toast”, countdown, and ball drop at noon. It’s all the fun of welcoming 2026 without disrupting the kids’ (or your) bedtime routine! This year’s celebration will be extra special as the kick-off for the Virginia Zoo’s 125th Anniversary! With special activities, all-day zoo-access, photo-ops, and more, we know you’ll love starting the year on the wild side!

THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION AND TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!

**NOTE: For the safety of our guests and animals, no confetti poppers will be permitted.

Event Reminders

Tickets are non-refundable. All sales are final. Should a ticket holder be unable to attend the event, the purchase will be considered a donation.
As an outdoor venue, events are rain or shine unless otherwise indicated. If any changes are made, an announcement via an email to our members and/or ticket holders and on the Virginia Zoo social media channels will be issued prior the event.
The Zoo is a smoke-free facility; no smoking is allowed inside the Zoo. This also includes e-cigarettes and vaping. Inability to follow this rule will result in dismissal from Zoo grounds without a refund.
By purchasing an event ticket, you agree to abide by the Virginia Zoo’s Rules & Policies.

Family Friendly

Little Zoo

December 28 2026

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: Free with general admission.

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December 28 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am EST

Come join us as educators and volunteers offer themed animal interactions inside one of the Zoo’s classroom spaces. Our Little Zoo program offers our guests an intimate look at our animal ambassadors with station-based learning. This program is open to all who want to experience and grow in our Little Zoo. See signs posted in the Zoo’s Fountain Plaza to find out the location of Little Zoo on the day of your visit. Free with general admission.

Family Friendly

Zoo Tales

December 24 2026

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: Free with general admission.

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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: Fur & Feathers

Family Friendly

Little Zoo

December 20 2026

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: Free with general admission.

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April 18 2026

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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