Arts and Entertainment

Cruise Market Days

May 20 2026

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Nauticus 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free
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Cruise days mean energy on the waterfront — and we’re celebrating with Cruise Norfolk Market Days, a lively pop-up market in downtown Norfolk just steps from the cruise terminal on our Port of Call Days, when visitors are here exploring our region.
Join us from 11 AM–2 PM as local vendors, musicians, and food trucks line the waterfront for a fun, family-friendly midday event. Whether you work downtown, live nearby, or are just looking for something different to do, this is the perfect excuse to step outside and enjoy the atmosphere.
✨ Shop local artisans & makers
🎵 Enjoy live music
🍴 Grab lunch from local food vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family
Free to attend and open to everyone — come enjoy the waterfront, support small businesses, and soak in the cruise-day buzz.
📅 Upcoming Dates:
• Wednesday, May 20
• Tuesday, July 7
See you downtown! 🚢✨

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Toddler Time at Nauticus

May 27 2026

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Nauticus 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: $19.95 for Adults | $7 for children 3-12
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Offered once a month, Toddler Time provides parents with children ages 1-5 years old, fun and educational content that will engage your youngsters’ mind. Admission to Toddler Time includes an instructor-led program + access to the Battleship Wisconsin following the program.

As always, kids 2 and under are FREE to Nauticus every day but registration is required for all members in your party.

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Toddler Time at Nauticus

May 30 2026

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Nauticus 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: $19.95 for Adults | $7 for children 3-12
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2026 ERT Botanical Tours

August 22 2026

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Elizabeth River Trail Each tour will have a different location, Price: These tours are FREE and open to everyone, no registration required.
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Join the Norfolk Master Gardeners every 4th Saturday, in the months of April to October, for the ERT Botanical Tour Series! Explore our community, get expert information on plants and plant care, and learn something new! These tours are FREE and open to everyone, no registration required.
Each tour will have a different location, and different focus of local, botanical interpretation of Norfolk!
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2026 ERT Botanical Tours

September 26 2026

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October 24 2026

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Resident Community Forum

March 28 2026

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ex Hall- Scope Arena 201 E Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free and open to the public.
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The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Resident Community Forum is designed to give residents and community members the opportunity to connect directly with agency staff at the Scope Arena Ex Hall on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The forum provides a space to ask questions, receive important updates, and learn about programs and services offered by NRHA and across the City of Norfolk.

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Stabilizing Democracy: MacArthur and the Outlawing of Unequal Pay in Japan

December 1 2026

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
MacArthur Memorial 198 Bank Street Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free
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MacArthur Q&A Part VI Livestream

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11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Online Event Tune in to Facebook or YouTube, Price: Free
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MacArthur Memorial historians answer your questions about MacArthur history!

Have a question about MacArthur history? Submit it to macarthureducation@norfolk.gov for a chance for it to be answered in a live Q&A on our social media! Submit your question before May 14th and tune in on Facebook or YouTube on August 18th at 12:00 PM EST to hear the answers to your questions!

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March 26 2026

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• Thursday, April 2
• Tuesday, April 21
• Friday, April 24
• Wednesday, May 20
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