For the region’s most creative culinary experience, no matter what you order, there’s no better time than Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week. From July 21-27, indulge in specially crafted menus and exclusive deals from the area’s most talented chefs and beloved restaurants.
Make plans with friends to save big and savor even bigger. Whether you’re trying something new or returning to a favorite spot, Restaurant Week is your chance to celebrate Downtown Norfolk’s vibrant dining scene.
Reservations are recommended so don’t miss out on this delicious week!
Brunches and lunches cost $20; and there are $35 and $45 dinner options available. Check Downtown Norfolk for details and specific menus.
Participating restaurants include:
The all-ages show will feature more than 20 female performers — including Norfolk locals Clover Stokes and Mari Cornell — covering chart-topping hits from the original Lilith Fair acts — like Alanis Morissette, Erykah Badu, Sheryl Crow, Tracy Chapman, Brandi Carlile, and Mary J. Blige — as well as other legendary female performers.
This uplifting, high-energy show is a celebration of women in music that you won’t want to miss!
Make the perfect miniature summer home for the fairies and gnomes in your garden! Each fairy garden includes an air plant! Recommended for ages 5+ with some chaperone assistance. Due to the use of small decorative items for the fairy gardens, it is recommended that no children under 5 years old participate. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
Price for NBG Members: $16/child. Adult members may attend for free with a registered child.
Price for Not-yet Members: $24/child and $18/adult. Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG.
Children under 3 years old are not required to have a ticket; however, a ticket must be registered if children under 3 years old are participating in the program.
Make the perfect miniature summer home for the fairies and gnomes in your garden! Each fairy garden includes an air plant! Recommended for ages 5+ with some chaperone assistance. Due to the use of small decorative items for the fairy gardens, it is recommended that no children under 5 years old participate. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket.
Price for NBG Members: $16/child. Adult members may attend for free with a registered child.
Price for Not-yet Members: $24/child and $18/adult. Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG.
Children under 3 years old are not required to have a ticket; however, a ticket must be registered if children under 3 years old are participating in the program.
NFK DAY 
Saturday, July 26 | 5-10 PM
We’re hosting the 7th Annual Norfolk Day with a Festival at Smartmouth’s Norfolk HQ – a free celebration of local beer, music, food, vendors, and more!
Live music by:
Food provided by
New Draft Beer:
Local Vendor Market:The NEON Holiday Market returns!
Get ready for the holidays and shop local in the NEON District on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 12 to 4 pm. Pop by for live music from local acoustic acts and the Swinging Santas, snacks and drinks from food trucks, and handmade goods from more than 40 vendors.
The 10th Annual NEON Festival returns to NFK Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17, 2025 for a pumped up ten-year anniversary celebration.
Presented by Arts Alliance and PRA Group, this free festival welcomes everyone to experience the NEON District through art exhibitions, local and regional performances, mural tours and programming unique to Norfolk’s first arts neighborhood.
The 2025 celebration includes:
Presented by Arts Alliance and PRA Group with media sponsorship by Jpixx. Beverages provided by Elation Brewing.
The NEON Festival is produced by Downtown Norfolk Council and The Chrysler Museum of Art.
