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We’ve pulled together everything you need to make family time in Norfolk this weekend the best time ever. From kid-friendly museums and festivals to the best local restaurants and tailor-made itineraries, there’s plenty of ways to make yourself at home in our waterfront city.

Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Festivals in Norfolk

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African American History in Norfolk

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Museums

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Our Beaches

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Live Music

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Admirals Hockey

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Golf Courses

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Performing Arts

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Cruise Information

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Pet Friendly Activities

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History in Norfolk

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Family Time in Norfolk

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

May022023
Dec262023

Glassmaking Demo

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Jun092023

Emo Nite

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Jun092023

Bria Skonberg

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Jun092023

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Jun092023

Harborfest Parade of Sail via American Rover

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Jun092023

Echoes of the Heart Exhibition Opening Celebration

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Mar102023
Dec312023

PERSPECTIVES: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY GLASS FROM THE WAITZER COLLECTION

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Mar032023
Jul022023

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight

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Jun092023

Hopes & Dreams Pride Night at Smartmouth

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May182023
Aug172023

Sunsets on the River

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May272023
Jun242023

Delectable

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Jun092023
Jun112023

Norfolk Harborfest ’23

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Jan272023
Jul302023

THE GREAT EXHIBITION: BÉBÉS AT THE BARRY

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Apr012023
Oct152023

Bike Nights at Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Apr212023
Dec292023

Late Night Ladies’ Ride

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Feb242023
Aug202023

Barbara Earl Thomas: The Illuminated Body

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Jun102023
Oct082023

Claudia Bueno: Echoes of the Heart

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Jun102023

Mommy + Me Yoga

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Jun102023

Pride Pop-Up Party at Reaver NFK

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Jun102023

Roarin’ 20s Theme Night!

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Jun102023

Alisa Amador

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Jun102023

Harborfest Fireworks on the American Rover

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Jun102023

Virginia Zoo Pride Night

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Jun112023
Oct292023

Slow-Mo Sunday Group Ride

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Jun112023

Red Stapler rocks the Beer Garden at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun112023

Bhav at Sky’s the Limit

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May282023
Sep032023

Big Bands on the Bay Summer Concert Series

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Jun112023
Oct082023

Blue’s Jam

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Jun112023

Virginia Artisan Market at Bold Mariner

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Apr232023
Dec312023

Slow-Mo Sundays

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Jun112023
Dec242023

Music Bingo @ Reaver NFK

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Jun112023

Mimosas & Heels Drag Brunch

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May032023
Jun272023

Art of Yoga

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Jun122023

Pride Speakeasy Night

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Jun132023

Camacho Off The Grid Experience

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Jun132023

Yoga at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun072023
Jun212023

Chair Yoga

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Apr252023
Dec272023

Super Casual Wednesday Ride

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Jun142023

Yoga at Eleanor’s Bookstore

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Jun142023

Five Freedom Songs: Julia Bullock

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Jun112023
Dec272023

Flippin’ Good Trivia Night at Reaver NFK!

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May312023
Dec272023

Books & Brews Club Meet Up

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Jun142023
Jun162023

Virginia Queer Film Festival

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May102023
Nov222023

Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s

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Jun142023

Hampton Roads Pride Night Out

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Apr052022
Mar282024

Girl’s Night Out

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Jun162023
Jul212023

Summer Specialty Beer Dinners

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Jun162023
Jun172023

Father’s Day Weekend Festival

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Jun172023

Dance Like Dad—Pride Party at The Wave

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Jun172023

A Musical Tribute to Luther Vandross Norfolk State University Theatre Company Anthony M. Stockard, Producing Artistic Director

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Jun172023

Lighthouse Painting

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Jun172023

Gimme Gimme Disco

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Jun172023

Summer Festival

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Jun172023

Juneteenth in the Park

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Jun182023

Father’s Day Bacon & Rib Fest

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Jun182023

Father’s Day Afternoon Sail

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Jun182023

Yoga at Reaver NFK

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Jun192023
Aug042023

STEAM Summer Camp at d’Art

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Jun192023

STL Run Club

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Jun202023

Ghent Pride

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Jun202023

Winger + Firehouse

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Jun202023

Firehouse and Winger

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Jun202023

Prenatal Yoga

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Jun212023

Pride at the Chrysler

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Jun232023

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Jun232023

Dance The Night Away at the STUDIO 54 PRIDEFEST BLOCK PARTY!

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Jun242023

Tidewater Blue’z and BBQ

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Jun242023

Tidwater Blue’z and BBQ

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Jun242023

Case

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Jun242023

PrideFest

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Jun242023

Pridefest Official After-Party

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Jun242023

Dumpster Dudes

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Jun242023

Toddler Yoga

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The Latest

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

Guide to Harborfest

Norfolk, Virginia plays host to an annual festival favorite, Norfolk Harborfest! Every June, the city celebrates nautical…
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Go There: A Magical Weekend In Norfolk, VA

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Doumar’s Cones and Barbecue

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Guides & Itineraries

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city.

City Guide

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Civil War Sites in Norfolk

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Tales by Rails Guide

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Norfolk’s Cannonball Trail

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Armed Forces Memorial Guide

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Waterways to Freedom

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Must Seas: History Edition

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Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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Must Seas: Family Time Edition

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Restaurants

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

Omar’s Carriage House

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Circuit Social

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O’Connor Brewing Company

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Hank’s Filling Station

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MJ’s Tavern

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Handsome Biscuit

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