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Norf*k. Nawfick. Norfolk. No matter how you say it, Norfolk means vacation. Whether you’re hanging out for a long weekend or taking the whole week, our waterfront city’s 600+ indie restaurants, live entertainment and walkable downtown are primed to show you a good time.

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Local Eats in Ocean View / East Beach

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Water Sport Rentals

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Marinas

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Fishing

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Seafood in the City

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Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

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Brew Norfolk

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Coffee and Desserts

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Performing Arts

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Museums

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Live Music

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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African American History in Norfolk

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Open Late

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Golf Courses

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Our Beaches

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Outdoor Firepits

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Pub Quiz

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Ghent Farmers Market

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Maritime Explorers Summer Camp

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Summer Art Camp

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Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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The Last Battleship

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Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Run Your Best Mile

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15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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Secrets of the Sea

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Children’s Museum of VA- Membership Swap

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Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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d’Art Pottery Camp

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Brewery Events

Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Story Time at COVA

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Victory Gardens Activity @ Activity HQ

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Critter Club July Series

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Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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V-Mail Activity @ Activity HQ

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July Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns

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The Art of Wine – Weekly Wine Program

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Trivia Night

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Clean Beaches Week: Sunset Beach Clean Up

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Brews & BBQ Patio Party

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Wish You Were Here: A Solo Exhibition by Derek Munn

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Military Family Appreciation Day

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4th of July at the Virginia Zoo

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Outdoor Artists July Series

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4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks

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Being On The Water

July 4th Fireworks Cruise

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Girl-Prov : A Girl’s Night Out with Improv Comedy

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Military Family Appreciation Day: Finding Nemo Film Screening

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Norfolk 4th of July Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise

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Battle of the Sexes – adult game night at The Annex

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Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Wild Tykes

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Dress Like a Conductor Day

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The Comedy Sketchbook – A Night of Sketch Comedy

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Yoga at Neptune’s Fury

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Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater

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Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

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The Vault – Catherine Hillis: Chasing the Light

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Figment: A National Juried Exhibition of Fanciful, Whimsical, and Surreal Artworks

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Tour de ORF

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Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Glen Boswick & The Sounds of Swing

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Little Zoo at the Virginia Zoo

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Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Wild Babies at The Virginia Zoo

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Korean War Teacher Institute

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Five Dollar Thursdays presents: Attack of the Rookies

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Norfolk Kick Back (July)

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Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes

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EdTalk: Dr. Winkler

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EdTalk: Profiles of Visionaries — America’s First Aircraft Carrier

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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A tribute to the grateful dead

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Vaudeville at the Push Comedy Theater

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Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Adult Night- Virginia Zoo

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The Unusual Suspects: A Wild Murder Mystery

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Second Saturday Stand-up Comedy

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Hanks Crush Fest & Lū’au

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Fuse Fest 2025

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Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates

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Behind the Scenes: A Downtown Walking Tour

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Family Fun Day

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Adult Night (Summer Edition)

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Indigenous Crafts on the Elizabeth River

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Massage For Yoga Teachers

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Bhav at Sky’s The Limit Yoga NFK

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Powerman 5000 + Ill Nino

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Massage For Yoga Teachers

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You’ve got 600+ indie restaurants in Norfolk to try. Start here.

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