May 10 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm EDT
To celebrate all the amazing mothers in our community, this Mother’s Day we are offering free train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express to all moms, grandmothers or mother-figures! Valid on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026 only.
May 25 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm EDT
To celebrate Memorial Day, the Virginia Zoo Express will be offering free train rides to all military families and first responders! This offer can be redeemed at the train station on May 25, 2026 only.
June 21 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm EDT
To celebrate all the amazing fathers in our community, this Father’s Day we are offering free train rides on the Virginia Zoo Express to all dads, grandfathers or father-figures! Valid on Father’s Day, June 21, 2026 only.
SAIL AWAY PARTY plans
Join us early for the special bon voyage as the ship passes by; stay for the epic sunsets and vibes.
We’re waving bon voyage as the ship departs for its next adventure and cruising right into summer with live music, pop up vendors, drink specials, samplings + interactive games for a variety of prizes from the Nauticus, VA Zoo, Norfolk Tides, Live! Casino VA, Virginia Beach Amphitheater, Portsmouth Pavilion, and so much more!
Join us at Waterside District and catch your front-row seat to fútbol history! We’re THE World Soccer Series headquarters.
Norfolk residents are invited to join a community-centered Flooding Forum presented in partnership with the Elizabeth River Project, Norfolk State University, the University of Virginia’s Coastal Futures (CoPe) initiative, and the City of Norfolk. This event is designed to give the public a clear, accessible understanding of local flooding issues—why they happen, how they affect daily life, and what each of us can do to stay safe and prepared.
Because this event is shaped by community needs, we’re inviting you to share your questions and concerns in advance so our flood‑risk specialists can address what matters most to you.
Complete the Norfolk Flooding Forum Feedback Survey at https://tinyurl.com/NorfolkFlooding
Why This Matters for Norfolk
Flooding affects nearly every aspect of life in our region—from commuting and school schedules to home maintenance and long‑term planning. This forum gives residents the tools to better understand the challenges we face and the strategies that can help us adapt. By bringing together scientists, students, city partners, and community members, the event creates a space for shared learning and collective problem‑solving.
PLUS! Arrive early at 4:30pm for an optional guided tour of the Ryan Resilience Lab and its green features – many focused on capturing stormwater to help reduce flooding and pollution
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.
Hello, Kindergarten–3rd Grade families! Are you ready for an amazing adventure? The Elizabeth River Project is hosting The Amazing Neighborhood Mollusk Adventure, a FREE children’s puppet show created by Project ANiMA, an interdisciplinary team of ODU students and faculty.
Get ready to meet a whole crew of brackish‑water buddies: Mr. Blue the Crab, Reign the Mermaid, the Reef Rascals, Esperanza the Pelican, and The Marsha Sisters — and they need YOUR help to restore our shorelines. This will be the very first public performance of The Amazing Neighborhood Mollusk Adventure, and we can’t wait for you to cheer and learn along with us about how everyone—no matter our age—can help take care of the Elizabeth River. Come join the fun and help our puppet friends save the day!
After bursting onto the national scene with their breakthrough Rubberneck album, which begat their signature single “Possum Kingdom,” the successful follow-up single “Away” and the immense fan favorite “Tyler,” Toadies have recently revisited their platinum-selling 1994 debut with a 20th anniversary reissue of the album.
The Toadies remain raw. Vaden Todd Lewis still sings as though he’s on the precipice of insanity, clinging tenaciously but perhaps already plummeting. Lewis’s and Clark Vogeler’s guitars rip and tear like thick fingernails at supple flesh. Mark Reznicek and bass player Doni Blair (who joined the band in 2008) fuel the fury with relentless, seething rhythm.
17 years into an impressive career, Citizen still feel like underdogs who have never quite fit in. The band’s persistent sonic evolution and refusal to make the same record twice has earned them a reputation as one of the most consistently captivating bands in modern rock music. But following your own path often means walking it alone, and their unlikely rise from a band of Toledo high schoolers to long-running headliners capable of selling out shows around the world has been hard-earned. It’s precisely this commitment to their craft that has led to their new album, Halcyon Blues. It’s a dynamic and confident culmination of all that’s come before, making it crystal clear that for all their sonic restlessness, Citizen have always known exactly who they are. From the start, the band–vocalist Mat Kerekes, guitarist Nick Hamm, bassist Eric Hamm, along with newer members guitarist Mason Mercer and drummer Ben Russin–were steadfastly determined to follow their creativity wherever it led. Over the years they deftly moved through raw emo, menacing post-hardcore, anthemic alternative, garage-y indie pop, and so much more.
