Event

Hermitage Handmade Festival

September 20 2025

11:00 a.m

Hermitage Museum and Gardens 7637 N Shore Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505 Price: FREE

Mark your calendars: The Hermitage Museums’ annual Hermitage Handmade Festival will take place Saturday, September 20th 2025. SHOP for arts and craft handmade by local artists, EAT from some of the best food trucks in town, LEARN about the arts through live demonstrations throughout the day, MAKE arts and crafts of your very own with on-site art-making activities.

Artists scheduled to appear (subject to change):

23 Beans
810artistry
AL Arts and WoodCraft
Altargokart
Amani Elamin Watercolors
Amy Lee Pottery and Tile
Andrea Lauryn Jewelry
Anianum Press
Apple of My Eye Crafts
Aquarian Ceramics
Artie Lamb Designs
Autumn Joy Studio
Balefire Soap Company
Beego Handmade
Bright Street Ceramics
Cactus Moon Trading
Cait Berg Pottery
Circling Sea Designs
Clayfox Ceramics
Clever Fox Pottery
CMR Studios
CozyVibez
Cyanoflora
DEEP BLACK
Deep Blue Joy
Directive
Dockside Bags
Down2Earth Pottery
Drew Foresta Art
Fairview Place
Fiona Twose Art
Flutterby Soap Company
Forever Magnolia
Forn Bath & Beauty
Gaia’s Dreamwork
Giantlion Jewlery
Grace and Yarmouth
Hauserman Quilts
Havyn
Heather Len Art
Hill Woodworking
His and Hers Soap Company
Huckleberry Handmade
InLifeCreate
JessiKate Creates
K.Courage Designs LLC
Katherine Leanne Designs
Katheryn’s Kuties
Katie Stodghill Ceramics
Kelsey Finnie Glass
KiYay Studios
KKennedy Designs
La Lyra
Lauren Foote
Lena Clare Bags
Lovecrafted Dice
Luna 2 the Moon Art Glass
Made By Day
Make Light Art
Malia Nakai Designs
MantaWave
Marigold Paper
Mary Made – Handmade Jewelry
Mary Maveline Originals
Mini Abodes by Michelle
Miss Wonderland’s Curiosities
Newt & the Beetle
Nina Doerr
Olivia Duran
Parti Pups
Pelikan Print Co.
pgdCeramics
Poppy and Tea
Potomac Candle
Pup-Lemousse Studio
Rabbit & Wren
Rose Moon Design
Rose Rast
Rusted Rabbitt
Ruthless Fabrication
Salty Sea Ceramics
Salty Sea Co.
Salty Sun Club
Sanctuary Glass
Selah Revival
SevenFlowers Boutique
SHill Creations Studio
Silk Road Candle Co
So Many Flowers
Stoneware Pottery
studio Z
Termine Art
That’s What She Said Art
The Trash-Sea Mermaid
Throws like a Girl Ceramics
Winslow Postle Design
Woodfire & Light

Event

Rising Tides, Resilient Minds

October 5 2025

11:00 a.m

Hermitage Museum and Gardens 7637 N Shore Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505 Price: FREE

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(FREE, All Ages) Join the movement towards a resilient future! Rising Tides, Resilient Minds offers a unique blend of nature exploration, hands-on science, and artistic expression. Bike the Elizabeth River Trail to the Hermitage and engage with wetlands tours, creative art workshops, and more!

Event

High Water City

September 4 2025

11:00 a.m

Hermitage Museum and Gardens 7637 N Shore Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505 Price: $10 / FREE for Members

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Inspired by Walker Babington’s artwork, join us for an informative and engaging event to discuss the issue of sea-level rise and its impact on Norfolk’s neighborhoods. We’ll delve into the specific challenges facing each community and explore potential solutions to safeguard our future. Hosted by Barbara Hamm Lee.

Event

Coastal Virginia Cigar Festival 2025

September 6 2025

11:00 a.m

Maker's Craft Brewery 735 East 23rd Street Norfolk, VA 23504 Price: Prices May Vary

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Calling all cigar lovers! Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Coastal Virginia Cigar Festival 2025, returning to Maker’s Craft Brewery on September 6th.

Prepare to indulge in top-tier cigars from Drew Estate, EP Carrillo, Oliva, Rocky Patel, Plasencia, CAO, Romeo y Julieta, Gurkha, Camacho, and even more to be announced! Pair them with delicious craft brews from Maker’s Craft Brewery and mouthwatering eats for the ultimate experience.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! We’re cranking up the excitement with raffles, games, and trivia challenges! Think you know about cigars? Prove it and win awesome prizes!

Craving the VIP treatment? Score early entry, 15 bonus cigars, and an extra beverage with a VIP ticket.

Get ready to smoke, sip, and socialize at the ultimate cigar celebration!

Ticket Information:

General Admission Ticket – $265 ($215 FOR A LIMITED TIME) includes a souvenir bag, 30 cigars, a Boveda humidor bag, three beverage tickets, a souvenir cup, lighter, cutter, food, and regular entry (noon).

VIP Ticket – 1-hour early entry (11 AM). $365 ($315 FOR A LIMITED TIME) includes a souvenir bag, 45 cigars, a Boveda humidor bag, four beverage tickets, a souvenir cup, a lighter, a cutter, food, and early entry (11 AM).

No refunds are allowed after August 24, 2025. You must be 21 or older to attend. The event is rain or shine. Eventbrite’s fee is not refundable!

Event

Pour, Sip, & Eat: Cereal Candle-Making Class

August 23 2025

11:00 a.m

The High Cup https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pour-sip-eat-cereal-candle-making-class-tickets-1572015644109?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Price: $30

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Summer break is over so let’s end it the right way! Join us at The High Cup for a cozy and creative evening of candle making, food, and fun. In this cereal themed workshop, you will pour your own cereal inspired candle, choosing from up to 7 amazing scents to make it uniquely yours.

Price: $30 per person. Includes all candle making supplies and guided instruction.

Enjoy delicious food and drinks available for purchase from The High Cup while you create. Whether you are treating yourself or making a thoughtful gift for a teacher heading back to school, this class is the perfect way to celebrate the season.

📅 Date: Saturday, August 23

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Event starts promptly at 6:15 PM so please arrive on time)📍 Location: The High Cup, Norfolk, VA

✨ Limited spots available. Reserve yours now

P.S. Prizes will be available.

Event

Sip & Paint Night at The High Cup

August 30 2025

11:00 a.m

The High Cup 117 East Princess Anne Road Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: $48.97

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Sip & Paint Night at The High Cup 🎨🍷

Unwind, get creative, and enjoy a fun evening out! Join local artist Kimberly Van Dam for a guided step-by-step painting session designed for all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking for a unique night out, this event is all about creativity, laughter, and good vibes.

What’s included:

✨ All painting supplies provided (canvas, brushes, paint)

✨ 1.5–2 hours of guided instruction

✨ A fun, relaxed atmosphere — no experience necessary!

Details:

📍 Location: The High Cup

📅 Date: Friday, August 30

🕖 Time: 7:00 PM

Bring your friends, your date, or come solo — you’ll leave with your very own masterpiece to take home!

🎟️ Reserve your spot today! Space is limited.

Event

Coffee Painting Workshop

November 8 2025

11:00 a.m

D'Art Center 740 Boush Street Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: $65

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All Supplies included

Learn how to take an everyday substance and create a work of art. This class will teach you how to paint in coffee while developing values and capturing the subject. It’s a lot of fun and without a caffeine buzz.

Instructor Bio – Kelly Woodruff

“As a tenured watercolorist with over 24 years of teaching experience in the Hampton Roads area, I specialize in guiding students through a thoughtful, process-oriented approach to art. My instruction spans graphite drawing, watercolor pencil techniques, traditional watercolor painting, and unique mediums like coffee painting. My goal is always to ensure students not only create beautiful work but also fully understand and embrace the creative process behind it.

I’ve had the pleasure of teaching at institutions such as the Adult Learning Center in Virginia Beach, the d’Art Center, Outside the Lines, Jerry’s Artarama, and Tidewater Arts Outreach, in addition to offering private lessons. My teaching style emphasizes individual growth, creative confidence, and a solid foundation in technique—meeting each student where they are on their artistic journey.”

Event

Coffee Painting

October 11 2025

11:00 a.m

D'Art Center 740 Boush Street Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: $65

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Instructor Bio – Kelly Woodruff

Event

Ghostly Ghouls Workshop

September 13 2025

11:00 a.m

D'Art Center 740 Boush Street Norfolk, VA 23510 Price: $50

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Enjoy a creative afternoon with Instructor Carley Harris while you create your own spooky (or cute!) ceramic ghosts!

Using slabs of rolled out clay, you’ll drape and form your own ghost shapes with hands-on guidance provided by Carley as needed. Ideally you would create one slightly larger ghost and then a smaller ghost. Once they’ve been bisque fired, they will be glazed and then kiln fired for a glossy finish.

All supplies are provided, here’s what you get:

• a 2-hr experience forming and shaping your set of ghosts out of white stoneware clay.

• your set of ghosts will be bisque-fired, no need for you to do anything here!

• once bisque firing is complete, Carley will glaze and kiln fire it so they have a glossy finish.

• You’ll receive an email letting you know when you may return to pick up your completed ghosts, just in time for decorating for Halloween!

Ages 18+

Being On The Water

Reelin' Rangers

August 24 2025

11:00 a.m

Ocean View Recreation Center Fishing Pier 9520 20th Bay St. Norfolk, VA Price: FREE

We’re hooked on a Reelin’ 🎣🌊 Come out to East Ocean View Recreation Center Fishing Pier (9520 20th Bay St.) on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to enjoy a morning of fun with this educational program all about learning the ropes of fishing.

🐠 Limited fishing rods, reels and bait are available
🪱 Feel free to bring your own gear
🪣 No fishing license or pre-registration is required

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