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Mermaid City Author Event

September 5 2026

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hilton Norfolk The Main 100 East Main Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: $76.12

Join 40 of your favorite romance authors for a single-day book signing in Norfolk, VA on Sept 5, 2026.

Welcome to the Mermaid City Author Event!

Join Southern Belle Book Events and 40 bestselling romance authors for the Mermaid City Author Event on Sept 5, 2026. The event will be held in the Main Ballroom at the Hilton Norfolk The Main from 12:00-6:00 PM. The event will be a single-day-only event filled to the brim with tried and true returning authors, new-to-us attending authors, and literary vendors who are all excited to meet you during this memorable weekend in Norfolk, VA.

To stay up to date with the event, see the full attending author lineup, and more info, please visit the Facebook attendee group.

Holiday

Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Marketplace

December 5 2026

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Town Point Park 1 Waterside Dr Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free & Open to the Public

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Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Marketplace

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Filled with plenty of holiday cheer and good tidings, the Holiday Yule Log Bonfire and Christmas Marketplace on Saturday, December 5, 2026 is the perfect way to welcome in the holiday season. For one afternoon, Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront is transformed into a festive outdoor wonderland highlighted by a towering Yule Log Bonfire and also featuring a local artisans market, Christmas caroling, hot chocolate and whiskey tastings, and a visit from the Big Man himself! The event is free (including Santa visits) and open to the public.

Arts and Entertainment

East Beach EOV - The Farmers Market

May 2 - November 21 2026

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Bay Oaks Park 2413 E Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, VA 23518, Price: Free entry

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2026 Season Hours

Saturdays 9am to Noon May 2 through November 21

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at Bay Oaks Park
2413 E Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, VA 23518

Parking: Two public parking lots are located along 3rd Bay Street, and parallel parking is available on surrounding side streets in all directions, including 5th & 6th Bay Streets and Pleasant Avenue.

Weather Policy:

Markets are rain or shine unless weather is severe, or unless the City of Norfolk decides conditions are unsafe for us to use the Park.
Look for any necessary updates on our website and social media.

Get weekly market updates subscribing to our email list!

65 Vendors!

Arts and Entertainment

Divulge: A National Exhibit Featuring the Use of Art for Therapy & Mental Health Awareness

July 18 - August 15 2026

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

d'Art Center 740 Boush St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free entry

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Saturday, July 18th – Saturday, August 15th, 2026

Open call for artists: Monday, April 27 – Sunday, May 31, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

43ND ANNUAL NORFOLK WATERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL

August 21 - August 22 2026

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, VA 113 Waterside Dr Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, JANUARY 12TH AT 10AM.

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43ND ANNUAL
NORFOLK WATERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL

Friday & Saturday, August 21st & 22nd, 2026
Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, VA
5pm – 11pm Daily

PRESALE STARTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 9TH – CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR PRESALE CODE!

TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, JANUARY 12TH AT 10AM.

Arts and Entertainment

Zoo Tales at the Virginia Zoo

September 10 2026

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: TBD

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September 10 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am EDT

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: Backyard Habitats

Arts and Entertainment

Zoo Tales at the Virginia Zoo

September 19 2026

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: TBD

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September 19 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am EDT

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: Backyard Habitats

Arts and Entertainment

Zoovies at the Virginia Zoo

October 2 2026

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby St Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: Coming soon!

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October 2 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT

No outside food or beverages are permitted. Chairs & blankets welcome, but please be mindful of blocking the view of surrounding guests. Seating will not be provided. No new admission purchases are permitted after 8:00pm.

Ticket Prices

Please note, prices may increase as the event date nears, so don’t wait — early birds get the best deal!

COMING SOON

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

Come From Away

September 5 - September 20 2026

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Virginia Stage Company 108 E Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD

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Come From Away
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
September 5-20, 2026

In a small town in Newfoundland, an ordinary morning becomes extraordinary when the world suddenly changes. On September 11th, 2001, thirty-eight planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers are diverted to the tiny town of Gander. As cultures collide and uncertainty fills the air, strangers open their homes, their kitchens, and their hearts.

This acclaimed Broadway hit tells the remarkable true story of kindness in the face of crisis. With a soaring score and an ensemble cast playing dozens of characters, Come From Away celebrates the generosity that can appear when we need it most. And reminds us how deeply connected we really are.

Performances are: (click links for tickets)

Arts and Entertainment

The Heart Sellers

October 14 - October 25 2026

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Virginia Stage Company 108 E Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: TBD

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By Lloyd Suh
October 7-18, 2026- (2 weeks only)

Thanksgiving, 1973. In a small apartment somewhere in America, two recent immigrants meet for the first time. Luna from the Philippines and Jane from South Korea have never experienced an American Thanksgiving before, and tonight neither of them wants to spend it alone.

What begins as an awkward visit becomes an evening of laughter, shared memories, and unexpected friendship. As they swap stories about home, marriage, and what it means to start over in a new country, this warm and funny play captures the quiet courage of building a life far from where you began.

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