Curated Experiences

For You

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.

African American History in Norfolk

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Museums

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Our Beaches

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Cruise Information

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Golf Courses

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Admirals Hockey

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Live Music

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Performing Arts

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Virginia 250: 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.

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Beach Party

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The RnB Block Party presents Sounds of Summer featuring Keri Hilson

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New Hope Community Fun Day

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Tidewater Pipes and Drums

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Adult Night: Summer Camp

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Barry Manilow

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WWE Monday Night Raw

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The Princess Concert

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Summer Pottery Camp

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Word of Art: A National Exhibit of Artworks that Incorporate the Written Word

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Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Norfolk

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Weekends at Waterside

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Friday Night Dance Discovery Series with Live Body Brave

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Little Zoo

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Bike Nights at Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Virginia Zoo Member Swap

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Camp Art Stars: Mixed Media Exploration + Glass for ages 12 – 15

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Divulge: A National Exhibit Featuring the Use of Art for Therapy & Mental Health Awareness

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Summer Art Camps for Ages 6-10

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Breakfast with the Animals

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Divulge: A National Exhibit Featuring the Use of Art for Therapy & Mental Health Awareness

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FULL CLASS SERIERS, 6 CLASSES ALL IN ONE SPOT!

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Nutty Norfolk Scavenger Hunt

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Little Sprout Explorers July Series

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Special Display | The WAVES of WWII

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The Art of Yoga

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Wild Wheels

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BAM in the Wild!

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Special Exhibit: No Turning Back, MacArthur and the Occupation of Japan 1945-1951

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Handwork at the Hermitage

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Glassmaking Demo

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Wild Wheels

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Jeep and Comics Activities @ Activity HQ

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Critter Club July Series

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BAM in the Wild! @ Michael and Kimthanh Lê Digital Theater and Planetarium

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Super Casual Wednesday Ride

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Wonder Wednesday: America250

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July Member Exclusive: Gardening for Pollinators

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Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

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Volunteer Day: Knitting Mill Creek Park Conservation Landscaping

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Hank’s Trivia Night

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Custom Perfume-Making Class

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Volunteer Day: Knitting Mill Creek Park Conservation Landscaping

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Bearly Dead “Here Comes The Sunshine” Tour at The Annex

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Darts Night

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DJ/Band on Blue Moon Outdoor Stage

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2026 Summer intern Presentation at the Chrysler Museum of Art

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Goth Night

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Upcycled Barbie Jewelry

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Summerween in The NEON District

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KNB All Summer Long: “Freedom Friday” Park Cleanup

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Lua Flora – Watauga Starlight Tour with Peter Sun

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Friday Night Live Music

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IgNITE: BLING!

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Website Build Lab: Create Your Fashion Boutique Site

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Mercy Kill, sister, snshwr at The Annex

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Haunted Norfolk Tours

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East Beach? EOV – The Farmers Market

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Aug012026

The Comedy Sketchbook – A Night of Sketch Comedy

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Little Mariners Movie Series: Zootopia 2

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Silent Disco

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CRIMEWAVE: A POST-PUNK & DARKWAVE PARTY

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Foodies + New Friends: Norfolk | Wrestling Fans Edition

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Fashion Business Fundamentals: How to Start & Sustain a Boutique

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Aug012026

End of Summer Bash

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Storybook Tea Party – Dinosaur Theme

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Comedy Fundraiser for Billy the Kidden Rescue

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Island Nights

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Midas Touch Book Club

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Silent Disco

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Boombox Rides

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Silent Disco at Waterside

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History Speaks: Tales and Tradition – Jewish Folklore and Family Life

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Coffee with Conservatives: Norfolk | College Edition

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2026 ERT Tour de ORF

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Tour de ORF

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Art History 101 Tour: Contemporary Art

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Quicksand + Bane at The Annex

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Masterclass: Graphics with Jason Christian

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Wild Babies

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Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

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BAM in the Wild! @ Norfolk Public Library | Little Creek Branch

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Aug062026

Mixtape First Thursday: Food and Wine Tasting

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Karaoke Night at PBR Norfolk

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The Band Monarch

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Celeste Kellogg on the Blue Moon Outdoor Stage

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Mixtape: Rendezvous à Paris

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Toadies at The NorVa

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Sunny Sweeney at The Annex

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Country Night

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Aug072026

SECRETS OF THE HERMITAGE – SPECIAL MUSEUM TOUR

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Ice Tie Dye

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Unity in the Community

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Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates

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Second Saturday Open Studio

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Morning Meditation @ the Museum

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Mark Taylor on the Blue Moon Outdoor Stage

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Little Mariners Movie Series: Lilo & Stitch

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Boombox Rides

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Aug092026

Seattle Adventure: A Journey to the World’s Fair

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Aug092026

ERT – Silent Read Along Sundays

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ERT – Silent Read Along Sundays

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Aug092026

AUGUST 9TH, THE SUPER ‘CAST IRON CHALLENGE

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WWE Monday Night RAW

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Selling Fast! Camp Art Stars: Nature’s Mysteries for ages 6 – 9

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Wild Wheels

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The Latest

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

Norfolk Juneteenth Events

When Juneteenth became officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, it marked a pivotal moment in African…

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July 2026 Events Guide

July is special because it marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, leading to…

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Summer 2026: So Much to See and Do

If summer is when Norfolk’s waterfront comes alive, then 2026 will be one of the liveliest years…

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Ways to Enjoy the Water When Visiting Norfolk

Summer is the perfect time to make a splash with a visit to Norfolk, one of the…

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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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VA 250: A History Lover’s Guide to Norfolk

Norfolk’s history dates back to 1682 when it was first founded. It was settled by an…

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Norfolk Holiday Bucket List

If you haven’t yet spent a holiday weekend in Norfolk, you’re in for a festive treat. There’s many ways to get in…

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Norfolk’s Best Holiday Attractions

The holiday season is here, and with it brings a whole host of fun activities! Norfolk is known for…

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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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Hank’s Filling Station

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Handsome Biscuit

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Grain

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Elation Brewing

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