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My Battleship Backyard at Nauticus

June 11 2025

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Nauticus-BB64 Fantail 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 info@nauticus.org Price: Included in General Admission

The fantail, the aft deck of the ship, had various uses aboard the battleship Wisconsin. This wide open area held numerous events from ceremonies and religious services, to celebrity visits and sporting events. Sailors often referred to the fantail as their backyard!

This interactive floor program allows guests the chance to learn more about the fantail’s uses throughout the battleship’s service and explore the adjacent spaces.

This education program is included with general admission to Nauticus.

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Abandon Ship at Nauticus

June 12 2025

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Nauticus-Third Floor - Creative Cove 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 info@nauticus.org Price: Included in General Admission

Do you have what it takes to survive on the open ocean when your ship goes down? Join us for our interactive floor program as we discuss tools and methods that will help you survive adrift on the ocean.

This daily program is included in Nauticus’ general admission.

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Smell Like a Sturgeon at Nauticus

June 13 2025

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Nauticus- Third Floor - Norfolk in Time 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 info@nauticus.org Price: Included in General Admission

Did you know 97% of Atlantic Sturgeon spawn in the exact same river they were born in? Would you also be surprised to find out that they navigate their way back to their home rivers by using their sense of smell! Come join us here at Nauticus for “Smell Like A Sturgeon”, an interactive floor program that tests your sense of smell to see if you have what it takes to sniff your way home like the Atlantic Sturgeon.

Smell Like A Sturgeon activity is included in general admission.

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Abandon Ship at Nauticus

June 14 2025

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Nauticus- Third Floor - Atrium 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 info@nauticus.org Price: Included in General Admission

Do you have what it takes to survive on the open ocean when your ship goes down? Join us for our interactive floor program as we discuss tools and methods that will help you survive adrift on the ocean.

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Second Wind at Nauticus

June 15 2025

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Nauticus- Third Floor- Our Port 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 info@nauticus.org Price: Included in General Admission

Did you know that wind turbines can be recycled? Come out and learn the science and history behind wind power, explore the recycling process, and see and feel a real-life wind turbine blade!

Program included in general admission!

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Second Wind at Nauticus

June 14 2025

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Nauticus- Third Floor- Our Port 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 info@nauticus.org Price: Included in General Admission

Did you know that wind turbines can be recycled? Come out and learn the science and history behind wind power, explore the recycling process, and see and feel a real-life wind turbine blade!

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Rope Making at Nauticus

June 13 2025

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Nauticus- Third Floor - Design, Build, Sail! 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 info@nauticus.org Price: Included With Admission

Rope making is a chance to learn and create with your hands in an interactive way.

Discover how rope and rope making has been implemented on board ships for hundreds of years and how it impacted economic trade throughout the world’s oceans.

Rope making doesn’t just have to involve producing rope for sailing. Help craft your own colorful rope bracelet using technology our ancestors did as we dive into all these topics while spinning your way through history.

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Butterfly Day with the Butterfly Society of Virginia

June 15 2025

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Norfolk Botanical Garden 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518

Celebrate the seasonal opening of the Butterfly House with engaging activities for all ages. The Butterfly Society of Virginia will be onsite with an information table, a craft and a game in the butterfly maze. Enjoy a day of learning, creativity and exploration as we welcome a new season filled with fluttering friends.

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Will Overman – Stranger Tour feat. Holy Roller

November 15 2025

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Tickets $15 advance // $20 day of show
Saturday, November 15
Doors: 6:30pm // Show: 7:30pm
LAVA Presents:
Will Overman – Stranger Tour
Holy Roller

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Freedom Hawk, Runestoner at The Annex

July 26 2025

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Annex 2500 Church Street, Unit A Norfolk, VA 23517 Price: Tickets $15 advance // $20 day of
Saturday, July 26
Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
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Freedom Hawk
runestoner (first show!)

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