Curated Experiences

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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.

Jun062025
Jun292025

2025 Norfolk Theatre Festival

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Jun132025
Jun152025

Glitches in Reality

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Jun022025
Jun222025

UniverSoul Circus

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Jun152025

Moneybagg Yo

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Jun152025

Father’s Day Dining Cruises

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Jun142025
Jun152025

Virginia Poké Fest

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Jun152025

Father’s Day Signature Brunch Cruise

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May302025
Jun282025

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

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Jun152025

Father’s Day Bacon & Rib Fest at Hanks

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Jun152025

Father’s Day Signature Dinner Cruise

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Jun152025

Free Father’s Day Train Rides

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Jun012025
Jun302025

Children’s Museum of VA- Membership Swap

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Jun112025
Jun152025

Naro Summer Kids Series: The Sandlot!

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Apr162025
Oct152025

Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Jun152025

The Push Book Club: Classics Retold

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May152025
Aug282025

15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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May042025
Nov022025

Tour de ORF

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May022025
Jun272025

Live Music Patio Series at Just Birdies

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Mar072025
Jul312025

Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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May302025
Jun282025

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

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Jun132025
Jun122026

Secrets of the Sea

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Jun152025

Father’s Day Afternoon Sail

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Jun152025

Second Wind at Nauticus

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Jun152025

Butterfly Day with the Butterfly Society of Virginia

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Jun132025
Sep012025

The Last Battleship

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Jun092025
Aug182025

d’Art Pottery Camp

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Apr042025
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Ghent Farmers Market

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Jun092025
Aug222025

Summer Art Camp

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Jun092025
Aug252025

Pub Quiz

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Jun022025
Nov032025

Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun162025

Diva Bleach, 5ever, lolitslea, Ringpop! – Free Hugs Tour 2025 at The Annex!

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Jun162025
Jun182025

Chesapeake Public Schools High School Graduation

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May052025
Sep292025

Run Your Best Mile

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Jun162025

Pop-Up Art Show Closing Reception: Expressive Arts for Veterans

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Jun162025

Free Mat Pilates Class at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun162025
Dec222025

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

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Jun162025
Aug082025

Maritime Explorers Summer Camp

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Jun032025
Jun242025

NEW! Critter Club June Series

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Jun172025

Boots, Brews & Tunes Fundraiser at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun172025

Drayton Farley at The Annex

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May202025
Aug192025

Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun172025

Professional Development Seminar

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Mar192025
Jun252025

Chris’s Pub Trivia

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Jun042025
Jun262025

June Member Exclusive: Flower Fun

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Jun182025

Juneteenth Trivia Night

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Jun192025

Wild Tykes at The Virginia Zoo

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Jun192025

Five Dollar Comedy presents Harold: A Comedy in Three Parts

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Jun192025

Dinosaurs in the Garden

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Jun192025

Latin Night with DJ Xtreme

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Jun122025
Jun262025

Intro to Sketching Workshop with Jenn Hilliard

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May152025
Jun262025

Two-Wheel Thursday at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun192025

Volunteer Litter Cleanup

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Jun192025
Jun292025

Topdog/Underdog- Norfolk State University Theater Company

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Jun062025
Jun292025

Spice Blend Class

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Jun202025

RnB Block Party

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Jun062025
Jul112025

Wish You Were Here: A Solo Exhibition by Derek Munn

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Jun202025

Pride Block Party: Neon Dreams

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Jun202025

I fight Vampires EP release w/ Warrington, Infinite Bliss, Cosmic Strain, Blvckhndz at The Annex

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Jun202025

RnB Block Party

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Jun202025

The Jam: Pride-Teenth!

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Jun202025

Teacher’s Pet – An Improv Comedy Show

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Jun062025
Jun272025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Jun202025

First Look at Korea Live Q&A

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Jun212025

African American History Tour on the ERT

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Jun212025

Unlocking Homeownership, Wealth & Legacy Protection

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May032025
Aug022025

Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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May032025
Nov222025

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Jun212025

Sam Barber

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Jun212025

The Watch, Shagwuf, rockstarkiller, Nightwalks, Lil at The Annex

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Jun072025
Jun282025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Jun212025

Fins on the Fantail at Nauticus

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Jun212025

Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

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Jun212025

Mister Showtime

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Jun212025

Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

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Jun222025

Cam Girl, Lifeline, No Agenda, Drunk Actually at The Annex

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Jun222025

Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

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Jun242025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun242025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun252025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Jun252025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Jun262025

The Supervillains, JWADI at The Annex

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Jun262025

Beach Yoga at 9th Bay Street

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Jun262025

River Star Homes Landscape Design Master Class

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Jun262025

In Defense of Art Making: Stories from Women Artists

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Jun262025

Film Break Society: Adolescence of Utena (1999)

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Jun262025

Sal Vulcano Everything’s Fine Tour

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Jun262025

Sal Vulcano

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Jun262025

Member Night – A Look Behind the Scenes

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Jun272025

Pride Night- Virginia Zoo

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Jun272025

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Jun272025

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Jun272025

One Love Fest- A Bob Marley Celebration

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Jun272025

Miller Lite Hot Country Nights kicks off with Nashville Nights Band!

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Jun272025

Beach Floyd LIVE at The Annex

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Jun282025

Dog Days of Summer Party

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Jun282025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Jun282025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Jun282025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Jun282025

ERT Botanical Walking Tour- Gardens of Hague + Chrysler Museum

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Jun282025

Daniel Neale

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Jun282025

Urban Design: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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Jun282025
Jun292025

Member Mornings at the Virginia Zoo

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Jun282025

Korean War Commemoration Ceremony

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Jun292025

Kelsey Waldon at The Annex

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Jun292025

Norfolk Jazz Brunch Cruise

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Jun292025

Kidd G at The NorVa

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The Latest

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

The South’s Best Cities On the Rise 2021

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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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Family Fun in Norfolk, Va.

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Norfolk Getaway: Fantastic Things to Do in Norfolk VA

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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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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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June 2023 Events Guide

Summer is just beginning, and Norfolk has a great lineup of June events to heat things up! From Tides games, waterfront…
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A History Lover’s Guide to Norfolk

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

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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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Monarch Recovery Sports Grill at Springhill Suites

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Catnip Cat Cafe

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MJ’s Tavern

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Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant

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Hank’s Filling Station

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