With events like the annual Virginia International Tattoo (a top event recognized by American Bus Association) which showcases inspirational military music, majestic massed pipes and drums, show-stopping drill team maneuvers and hundreds of international performers! And Harborfest a 44-year-old festival that is the largest, longest-running, free maritime festival in the nation, your groups are sure to have a lasting unique memory. For help planning a student group to Norfolk, Virginia please contact Melissa Hopper.
Mel Hopper
Associate Director of Tour & Travel Email: mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.co m
Guides and itineraries
These curated itineraries are sure to guide you through experiencing our events to the fullest. For more itineraries and questions regarding group travel please contact Mel Hopper.
Blog Experience Military History and Pageantry in Prince William and Norfolk, Virginia Learn More Blog Group Tour Itinerary: 3 Days in Norfolk Learn More Blog Norfolk Harborfest Itinerary for Group Tours Learn More Blog Group Tours through Prince William, Norfolk and Outer Banks Learn More Blog Glass Art Experiences for Group Tours Learn More Blog Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival Three-Day Itinerary For Group Tours Learn More Blog Norfolk and Virginia Beach Group Tours Learn More Blog Holiday Experiences in Norfolk, Richmond and Virginia Beach Learn More Blog Group Tours of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia Learn More Blog Wine Experiences in Norfolk, Prince William and Richmond Learn More Blog Holiday Attractions in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Richmond Learn More Blog Norfolk Holiday Activities for Groups Learn More Blog Five-Day Itinerary to Celebrate Sail 250® Virginia Learn More Blog Group-Friendly Restaurants in Norfolk Learn More
Group Tour Restaurants
Freemason Abbey serves the most delicious She Crab soup, Doumars serves you warm freshly made waffle cones, Stripers has stunning water views of the Elizabeth River and the best part of it all, your large group can dine here without hassle! These restaurants are accommodating to group sizes ranging from 20 people to upwards of 500 people. Contact Mel Hopper for further information at mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com .
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Events
Arts and Entertainment MacArthur Center’s Kids Club -Summer Fun Thursday LEGO Open Play Day! Learn More Brewery Events Trivia Thursdays at the Bold Mariner Brewing Company Learn More Arts and Entertainment d’Art Pottery Camp Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Last Battleship Learn More Arts and Entertainment Underwater Mapping at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Rope Making at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment V-Mail Activity @ Activity HQ Learn More Arts and Entertainment Membership Swap: Elation Brewing Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Ghent Farmers Market Learn More Arts and Entertainment Victory Gardens Activity @ Activity HQ Learn More Arts and Entertainment Maritime Explorers Summer Camp Learn More Arts and Entertainment Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment Clean Beaches Week: Sunset Beach Clean Up Learn More Arts and Entertainment July Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns Learn More Arts and Entertainment 15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series Learn More Family Friendly MacArthur Center Kids Club – Summer Fun Thursday Kickoff! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Carved Couture Exhibition Opening Learn More Arts and Entertainment Secrets of the Sea Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk 4th of July Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment 4th of July at the Virginia Zoo Learn More Arts and Entertainment Military Family Appreciation Day: Finding Nemo Film Screening Learn More Arts and Entertainment Second Wind at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Outdoor Artists July Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Exploring Fossils at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Girl-Prov : A Girl’s Night Out with Improv Comedy Learn More Arts and Entertainment Brews & BBQ Patio Party Learn More Arts and Entertainment Wish You Were Here: A Solo Exhibition by Derek Munn Learn More Arts and Entertainment Summer Fun Thursdays at MacArthur Center! Learn More Arts and Entertainment 4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks Learn More Being On The Water July 4th Fireworks Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Military Family Appreciation Day Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Vault – Catherine Hillis: Chasing the Light Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Battle of the Sexes – adult game night at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater Learn More Arts and Entertainment Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment Figment: A National Juried Exhibition of Fanciful, Whimsical, and Surreal Artworks Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga at Neptune’s Fury Learn More Arts and Entertainment Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Comedy Sketchbook – A Night of Sketch Comedy Learn More Arts and Entertainment Jr Master Gardeners July Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Abandon Ship at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Silent Disco at Waterside Learn More Arts and Entertainment Exploring Fossils at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Dress Like a Conductor Day Learn More Arts and Entertainment Glen Boswick & The Sounds of Swing Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Rope Making at Nauticus Learn More Brewery Events Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Run Your Best Mile Learn More Arts and Entertainment Abandon Ship at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Second Wind at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Garden Artists July Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Little Zoo at the Virginia Zoo Learn More
Arts and Entertainment Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Wild Babies at The Virginia Zoo Learn More Arts and Entertainment Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour Learn More Arts and Entertainment Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Critter Club July Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Themed Trivia: A Court of Thorns and Roses Learn More Arts and Entertainment Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails The Art of Wine – Weekly Wine Program Learn More Arts and Entertainment Wonder Wednesdays Series Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Korean War Teacher Institute Learn More Arts and Entertainment EdTalk: Profiles of Visionaries — America’s First Aircraft Carrier Learn More Arts and Entertainment EdTalk: Dr. Winkler Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Kick Back (July) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Five Dollar Thursdays presents: Attack of the Rookies Learn More Arts and Entertainment Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes Learn More Arts and Entertainment A tribute to the grateful dead Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River Learn More Arts and Entertainment Vaudeville at the Push Comedy Theater Learn More
Arts and Entertainment Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise Learn More Event Lilith Fest: A Tribute to Lilith Fair and Women in Music Learn More Arts and Entertainment ERT X NKR Group Paddle Learn More Arts and Entertainment COVA’s Gone Country! Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Unusual Suspects: A Wild Murder Mystery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Second Saturday Stand-up Comedy Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Hanks Crush Fest & Lū’au Learn More Arts and Entertainment Adult Night- Virginia Zoo Learn More Arts and Entertainment Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates Learn More Arts and Entertainment Indigenous Crafts on the Elizabeth River Learn More Arts and Entertainment Adult Night (Summer Edition) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Behind the Scenes: A Downtown Walking Tour Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Push Book Club: Classics Retold Learn More Arts and Entertainment Bhav at Sky’s The Limit Yoga NFK Learn More Arts and Entertainment Powerman 5000 + Ill Nino Learn More Arts and Entertainment Massage For Yoga Teachers Learn More Arts and Entertainment Massage For Yoga Teachers Learn More Being On The Water Bingo Silver Series Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, Melissa Carper at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Surviving Through Mental Health Learn More Arts and Entertainment Five Dollar Comedy presents Harold: A Comedy in Three Parts Learn More Arts and Entertainment Wild Tykes at The Virginia Zoo Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sexbruise, Grief Cat at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Teacher’s Pet – An Improv Comedy Show Learn More Arts and Entertainment Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne at the Generic Theater Learn More Arts and Entertainment Lauren Watkins at Waterside Learn More Arts and Entertainment 80s/90s Decades Party Learn More
