Arts and Entertainment

NACC Waggin' Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry

March 14 2026

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Park Place Multi-Services Center 606 W. 29th Street Norfolk, VA 23508, Price: Free pet food assistance

NACC Waggin' Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Norfolk Animal Care Center’s Waggin’ Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry is on the road, bringing free pet food, supplies and resources to Park Place Multi-Services Center on Saturday, March 14 from noon to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last).

Norfolk Animal Care Center’s Waggin’ Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry is on the road, bringing free pet food, supplies and resources to your neighborhood!

Saturday, March 14
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Park Place Multi-Services Center
606 W. 29th St.

Norfolk

Click here for more information about the NACC Pet Pantry. Meet adoptable pets, find out about foster and volunteer opportunities and more by visiting www.norfolk.gov/nacc.

Arts and Entertainment

Great American Cleanup 2026: Kickoff Celebration at Lafayette Park

March 27 2026

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lafayette Park 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-1347 Price: Registration Required

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Join Keep Norfolk Beautiful and volunteer groups from across Hampton Roads at Lafayette Park on Friday, March 27 at 10am to kickoff the 2026 GreatEST American Cleanup, a three-month long, national effort to make our community cleaner and greener while celebration America’s 250th Anniversary!

And in 2026, it’s bigger than ever as we commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary.

We will work together to prepare and beautify the park for spring by painting trash cans, tidying up shelters, and of course, cleaning up park litter. We’ll have raffle prizes, music and lots of fun gathering as a group to make a big difference!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: www.norfolk.gov/GAC

Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes.

Special thanks to our Kickoff Event partners from WNSB Hot 91.1 and Electrified Marina.

The Great American Cleanup runs from March 1 – May 31, 2026. If you’d like to plan your own event or have any questions, please email knb@norfolk.gov or call (757) 441-1347.

Arts and Entertainment

Great American Cleanup 2026: Southside Kickoff & Celebration

March 28 2026

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Southside Aquatic Center/Richard A. Tucker Memorial 1750 Campostella Rd. Norfolk, VA 23523, (757) 441-1347 Price: Registration Required

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Join Keep Norfolk Beautiful and the Southside community at Southside Aquatic Center/Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library on Saturday, March 28 at 10am to kickoff the 2026 GreatEST American Cleanup, a three-month long, national effort to make our community cleaner and greener while celebration America’s 250th Anniversary!

Join Keep Norfolk Beautiful and the Southside community on Friday, Saturday, March 28 at 10am to kickoff the 2026 GreatEST American Cleanup, a three-month long, national effort to make our community cleaner and greener!

And in 2026, it’s bigger than ever as we commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary.

We will work together to prepare and beautify the Southside for spring, having lots of fun making a big difference!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: www.norfolk.gov/GAC

Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes.

The Great American Cleanup runs from March 1 – May 31, 2026. If you’d like to plan your own event or have any questions, please email knb@norfolk.gov or call (757) 441-1347.

Arts and Entertainment

Great American Cleanup 2026: Little Creek Community Cleanup

April 11 2026

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Penguin's Snowballs 2388 E. Little Creek Rd. Norfolk, VA 23518, (757) 441-1347 Price: Registration Required

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Keep Norfolk Beautiful is teaming up with East Little Creek Business Association for community cleanup to celebrate the 2026 GreatEST American Cleanup and America’s 250th Anniversary!

Gather your family, friends, neighbors, school groups, scout troop, fraternity/sorority… or just bring yourself because you meet super cool people at community cleanups!

Meet up at Penguin’s Snoballs (2388 E. Little Creek Rd) and tackle the trash along E. Little Creek Rd.

SPECIAL BONUS: All volunteers will get a special treat from Penguin’s Snoballs!🍦

Keep Norfolk Beautiful provides all the supplies – gloves, trash bags, grabbers, safety gear – all you need to do is register.

Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: www.norfolk.gov/gac

The Great American Cleanup runs from March 1 – May 31, 2026. If you’d like to plan your own event or have any questions, please email knb@norfolk.gov or call (757) 441-1347.

Arts and Entertainment

NACC Waggin' Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry

April 11 2026

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch 1425 Norchester Ave. Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: Free pet food, supplies and resources to your neighborhood!

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Norfolk Animal Care Center’s Waggin’ Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry is on the road, bringing free pet food, supplies and resources to Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library on Saturday, April 11 from noon to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last).

Norfolk Animal Care Center’s Waggin’ Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry is on the road, bringing free pet food, supplies and resources to your neighborhood!

Saturday, April 11
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last)
Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library at Broad Creek
1425 Norchester Ave.

Norfolk

Click here for more information about the NACC Pet Pantry. Meet adoptable pets, find out about foster and volunteer opportunities and more by visiting www.norfolk.gov/nacc.

Arts and Entertainment

Sail 250® Virginia: An Evening with Ian Toll

April 14 2026

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Slover 235 E. Plume Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Registration Required

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Renowned nautical historian and bestselling author Ian Toll will discuss the importance of the U.S. Navy in World War II and the role of Naval Station Norfolk in supporting the war effort. Toll is best known for his Pacific War Trilogy and Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy, which won the Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature.

His Pacific War Trilogy — Pacific Crucible, The Conquering Tide, and Twilight of the Gods — includes two New York Times bestsellers and has been praised by critics and military historians alike. Toll has lectured at the U.S. Naval Academy, the Pentagon, and the Naval War College, and has contributed to major publications, including the New York Times and Washington Post.

“These programs offer exceptional opportunities for our community to engage with leading scholars and understand how maritime history has shaped Virginia and our nation,” said Paula Barclay Cook, Sail250® Virginia education manager. “From the courageous journeys along the Underground Railroad’s water routes to the naval operations that changed the course of world history, these stories remain deeply relevant today.”

Both events are free and open to the public, but reservations are required due to limited seating. The Slover is located at 235 E Plume St, Norfolk, VA 23510.

The Speaker Series is part of Sail250® Virginia’s comprehensive education initiative leading up to the June 2026 festival, which will welcome over 60 tall ships and historic vessels from more than 20 countries to Norfolk and 11 other Virginia affiliate harbors.

To register and for more information about the Speaker Series and other educational programs, visit sail250virginia.com/historyeducation.

Arts and Entertainment

Voyage of Life: Korean War Photography Exhibition

April 18 - April 19 2026

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

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This traveling outdoor photography exhibit features striking images from the Korean War.

Jae-chul Ahn, president of World Peace Freedom United (WPF), returns to the MacArthur Memorial to bring an incredible outdoor traveling display of striking images from the Korean War. In addition, the MacArthur Memorial museum will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm.

Arts and Entertainment

Live Green Norfolk 2026: A Celebration of Community & Sustainability

April 18 2026

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lafayette Park 3500 Granby St. Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-1347 Price: Live Green Norfolk is FREE, family-friendly and open to everyone!

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Be a part of the Live Green Norfolk movement! Join us for a vibrant day dedicated to eco-friendly living, upcycling and sustainable practices that can enrich how we live, learn, play, eat and experience a greener Norfolk together!

Join us for a vibrant day dedicated to eco-friendly living, upcycling and sustainable practices that can enrich how we live, learn, play, eat and experience a greener Norfolk together!

Event highlights include:

Interactive Workshops
Kids’ Eco-Zone
Community Art Project
Green Marketplace
Eco-Tours
Sustainability Panels and Discussions

Live Green Norfolk is FREE, family-friendly and open to everyone!

For more information, contact Keep Norfolk Beautiful at knb@norfolk.gov or visit www.norfolk.gov/knb. Follow KNB on Facebook and Instagram @KeepNorfolkBeautiful.

Arts and Entertainment

Bike Night at The Virginia Zoo

May 8 2026

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: Coming soon!

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Tire-d of your same-old cycling route? Put those pedals to the metal and gear up for a wild, after-hours ride at the Virginia Zoo! Cruise through the Zoo on designated paths, listen to our DJ spin dance-worthy tracks, take a break to walk the animal trails, and meet local bike vendors that can help you repair or trick out your ride with wheel-y cool accessories. Electric scooters are not permitted for this event.

*Please note that guests will not be permitted to bike or scooter on exhibit trails due to safety concerns for pedestrians that will be in attendance.

Rules and Safety

No Electric Bicycles Permitted (Unless Hybrids with Motors Removed)
No skateboards of longboards
Helmets must be worn by all attendees under the age of 18.
Bikes must be walked on animal trails — no riding.
Event takes place rain or shine!

Activities

COMING SOON

*Bikes must be walked, not ridden on Animal Trails. Guests cannot bring bikes in the Goat Yard.

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

Party for the Planet

May 16 2026

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: THIS EVENT IS FREE WITH YOUR GENERAL ZOO ADMISSION

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Celebrate Earth Day the WILD way by joining our Party for the Planet! Get inspired to take environmental action not just on Earth Day, but every day. Greet Animal Ambassadors, purchase stunning plants from our horticulture staff, prepare browse enrichment for our animals, hear from community partners about how they make a difference for our planet, and much more!

Party for the Planet is North America’s largest combined Earth Day celebration, with over 120 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facilities participating in the fun. You won’t want to miss these terra-ific festivities here at the Virginia Zoo!

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

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