Arts and Entertainment

4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Maker's Craft Brewery

July 4 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Maker's Craft Brewery 735 E 23rd St, Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: $24.92
Our 4th of July hot dog eating contest is your chance to prove yourself! Eat the as many dogs as you can in 10 min to claim the crown!
You’ve got 10 min to prove yourself to the hot dog overlords! They want to crown a champion, and that could be you!
Celebrate 4th of July with a fun little competition!
Partnering with Pop in Treats 757, we’re ready to chow down on some Nathan’s all beef steamed hot dogs!
Sign up ahead of time is required!
Rules are as follows:
The competitor that eats and keeps down the most hot dogs wins, vomitting is disqualifying!
Competitors may separate bun and dog, but an equal amount must be eaten to be counted
Condiments are permitted and provided
Water is provided, but if you want to use some of our delicious beer, we’re cool with that
No utensils are allowed, we use our hands like civilized people
You can dunk your dog in your beverage for a max of 5 seconds at a time (i see you trying to strategize ahead of time)
Winner gets a crown, bragging rights and the respect of the hot dog overlords

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Kayak Volunteer Litter Cleanup

July 18 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ryan Resilience Lab 4610 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508, USA, Price: Make sure to register!

Come help make the Elizabeth River a cleaner and healthier place for all by participating in a kayak litter cleanup! All cleanup supplies provided. Participants must use Elizabeth River Projects fleet of kayaks. Limited slots available. 

Note: Volunteers will be using tandem kayaks. Tandem kayaks have a weight limit of 500 pounds. 

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Help Plant a Wetland - Norfolk

July 9 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Barcliff Road Barcliff Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505, USA, Price: Make sure to register!

Do something beautiful by assisting Elizabeth River Project staff with planting a living shoreline! Living shorelines are a crucial piece to a healthy Elizabeth River by providing habitat for critters and creating a buffer for flooding. All supplies will be provided for you, though waders and muck boots are encouraged if you have them. A water bottle and sunscreen are also encouraged.

 

Once registered, a staff member will reach out to confirm your shift and include full location address. NOTE: PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL TO GET FULL ADDRESS INFORMATION

Volunteers will be notified within 24 hours of shift if any changes or cancellations have been made due to weather or tides.

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Help Plant a Wetland - Norfolk

July 7 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Rivers Edge Landing Rivers Edge Landing, Norfolk, VA 23502, USA, Price: Make sure to register!

Do something beautiful by assisting Elizabeth River Project staff with planting a living shoreline! Living shorelines are a crucial piece to a healthy Elizabeth River by providing habitat for critters and creating a buffer for flooding. All supplies will be provided for you, though waders and muck boots are encouraged if you have them. A water bottle and sunscreen are also encouraged.

 

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Field Trip Friday on the Learning Barge

June 26 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grandy Village Learning Center 2971 Kimball Loop, Norfolk, VA 23504, USA, Price: $17.00 per student. Adults and children under 4 are free

Calling All Families, Grandparents, Caregivers, and Parents!

Looking for a safe and educational way to keep your students entertained this summer? Join the Elizabeth River Project aboard our award-winning Dominion Energy Learning Barge for a one-hour, hands-on field trip all about the Elizabeth River, blue green careers, and how they can help their environment!

 

Unlike our traditional programs, which are reserved for school and organized groups, these special summer sessions are open to individual children and families. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, babysitter, homeschool family, or other caregiver, this is a rare opportunity to experience one of the region’s most unique floating classrooms.

 

Please sign up for only one date. Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian. We recommend one adult per family and younger siblings are welcome to tag along, but please note the program is designed for children ages 4 and up. Children under 4 must remain under the direct supervision of an adult at all times, and we recommend baby wearing for infants and toddlers whenever possible.

Public Learning Barge programs are only offered for a limited time this summer, so reserve your spot today!

 

Date: Friday, June 26th and Friday, July 17th

Time: 9:00am to 10:00am

Location: Dominion Energy Learning Barge

Address: Grandy Village Learning Center, 2971 Kimball Loop, Norfolk, VA 23504

Cost: $17.00 per student. Adults and children under 4 are free

 

For more information: please contact:

Abagail Marquardt: amarquardt@elizabethriver.org or

Hailey Lauritsen: hlauritsen@elizabethriver.org

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Being On The Water

Help Build a New Wetland - Norfolk

June 22 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
46th Street Living Shoreline Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA, USA, Price: Make sure to register!

Do something beautiful by assisting Elizabeth River Project’s restoration team construct a living shoreline for Colley Avenue’s new Kitting Mill Creek Pocket Park! All supplies will be provided for you, though waders and muck boots are encouraged if you have them. A water bottle and sunscreen are also encouraged. NOTE: This volunteer shift may require lifting up to 50lbs

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USA vs Australia Match Day

June 19 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterside District 333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free entry
USA vs Australia Match Day
June 19, 2026
3:00 PM

Join us at Waterside District and catch your front-row seat to fútbol history! We’re THE World Soccer Series headquarters.

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Sunset Sessions: Cheat Codes

July 17 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterside District 333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Ticket prices vary

Golden hour hits different when the bass drops. Join us for Sunset Sessions, a waterfront EDM experience featuring Cheat Codes! Support by Alex Lambrino and ANML HAUS.

​Must be 18+ to attend. Tickets are on sale now!

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USA vs Turkey Match Day

June 25 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Waterside District 333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free entry
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June 25, 2026
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Christmas in July: Mistletoe Market

July 25 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wells Theatre 108 E Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free entry
Christmas in July: Mistletoe Market

Beat the holiday rush and get your Christmas shopping done before the summer heatwave is even over.

Join us at the Wells Theatre for the return of the Mistletoe Market: Christmas in July Vendor Fair on Saturday, July 25 from 11AM to 5PM.

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