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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.

Things To Do

Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Outdoor Dining

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Fine Dining

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Wine and Wineries

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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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Events

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Flourish: An Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks

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Ghent Farmers Market

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Membership Swap: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

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The Vault – Andy Harris: Little Flowers That Follow Me Everywhere

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Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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Live Music Patio Series at Just Birdies

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15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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Free Mat Pilates Class at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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The Wood Brothers

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Free Button Butterfly Garden Craft Workshop

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Dinosaurs of Antarctica

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Taco Tuesday Ladies’ Ride

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East Coast Road Rides

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Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Homeschool Garden Science May Series

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Between The Buried and Me- Protest the Hero

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Chris’s Pub Trivia

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Super Casual Wednesday Ride

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Wine Down Wednesday

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May Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots

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Two-Wheel Thursday at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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May222025

Arts Fishing Club w/ Fox & the Bear at The Annex

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Zemlinsky Quartet with Olga Kern, piano

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Norfolk Works: The Summer Employment & Career Series

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Studs and Buds at The Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Friday Night Live Musci at COVA

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Cadette Night Owl Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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May232025

Sugar We’re Goin Singing – Live Band Emo Nite Karaoke

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May232025

The Drop Featuring Sidepiece

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May232025

Glow Patio Beer Party

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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Patriotic Festival: Old Dominion

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ZooGrooves: Pop Punk Edition

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Of Mice & Men

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Memphis

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Figure Drawing Workshop

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Patriotic Festival: Riley Green

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SMINO

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Rhythm Project Showcase

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Jr Master Gardeners May Series

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Stuck Down, 2 To a room, Heavy Weight Champs, Rose Milk at The Annex

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East Coast Adventure Ride

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Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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May242025

Meower Shower: A Baby Shower for Kittens!

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Live Life Fresh Boom Box Ride

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Bike Polo Pickup Games

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May252025

Beenie Man featuring Ruff Kutt Krews

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Tour de ORF

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Industry Night at COVA

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May252025

High Wire Act: Stand-Up Comedy without a Net

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Lil Poppa

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Patriotic Festival: Jordan Davis

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Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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First Responder Day

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Memorial Day at the Virginia Zoo

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Norfolk Public Schools High School Graduation

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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Swamp Dogg

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Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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PC Duo at COVA Brewing

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Pride Kickoff at d’Art

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Suicidal Tendencies

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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet

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Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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Affirm: A Juried National Exhibition of Artworks from the LGBTQIA+ Community

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Gilded: A National Juried Exhibition of Artworks that Incorporate Gilded Elements

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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet

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Beer Fest at Cogans Park

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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet

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ELSEWHERE: Jo Froxi, Vega, Rayvon, Flood at The Annex

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Suffolk Public Schools High School Graduation

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World Otter Day

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Kidical Mass Bike Ride

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Spirit Gun, Ward’s Pocket, The Soularites, Oceans

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Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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Norfolk Tides vs. Lehigh Valley

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Yoga On The Lawn

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Rene Fleming: Voice of Nature – The Anthropocene

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Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Wellness in the Garden

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Steve Earle

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Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Mayday Parade

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.

LGBT Norfolk, Virginia

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Top Things to Do On Your Norfolk, VA Cruise Layover

You’ve just made a port stop in Norfolk—welcome! We know you’ll…
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Norfolk Getaway: Fantastic Things to Do in Norfolk VA

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Spectacular Things Do To In Norfolk Virginia With Kids

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Go There: A Magical Weekend In Norfolk, VA

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A Weekend in Downtown Norfolk

Downtown Norfolk is the perfect destination for a fun-filled weekend. It’s got with never-ending historic…
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Doumar’s Cones and Barbecue

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Virginia’s Beaches, Bays and Waterways

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Restaurants

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

Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse

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Handsome Biscuit

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Grain

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Elation Brewing

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Elliot’s Fair Grounds

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Gershwin’s

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Guides & Itineraries

City Guide

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Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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Must Seas: Outdoor Recreation Edition

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Must Seas: Cuisine & Cocktails Edition

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