Arts and Entertainment

25th Annual Norfolk Latino Music Festival

July 18 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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

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

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 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

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 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.

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Little Zoo

December 28 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 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.

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Zoo Tales

December 24 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 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

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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

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Family Friendly

Zoo Tales

December 17 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 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

Zoo Tales

December 10 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 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 14 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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

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Family Friendly

Wild Babies at Virginia Zoo

December 8 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, (757) 441-2374 Price: Price may vary

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December 8 @ 9:45 am – 10:45 am EST

Calling all “Wild Babies” to the zoo! Join us for a NEW program offering for our youngest zoo visitors. We will be exploring age appropriate sensory and educational activities in a small up-close setting. This program is geared for 0-2 year olds and their guardians although older children will be welcome. Wild Babies will involve elements of nature and social development including but not limited to story time, short “hikes”, and an animal encounter.

These programs will be located in one of our classrooms. Please check signs in Fountain Plaza on the day of the event.

Theme: Fur & Feathers

25th Annual Norfolk Latino Music Festival

July 18 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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December 31 2026

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December 28 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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December 24 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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December 20 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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December 17 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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December 10 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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December 14 2026

2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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