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.

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.

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Norview Paradise Party

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Norfolk Gospel Lunch Cruise

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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Early Days: Indigenous Art from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection

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Jul272024

Toddler Yoga

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Jul272024

ERT Botanical Bike Tour

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An American Abroad: Florence Sloane in Europe, 1920s-1930s

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Jul272024

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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As I Lay Dying at NorVa

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An Evening with John Toomey Jazz Quartet

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THANK GOODNESS IT’S OCEAN VIEW

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Tides Baseball Games 2024

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Big Bands on the Bay Summer Concert Series 2024

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Jul282024

Black Stone Cherry at Norva

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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STEAM and Pottery Summer Camps

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Run Your Best Mile

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Downtown Norfolk Pub Quiz

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Lights Out for Safe Skies

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Mosaic Academy Norfolk

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Senior’s Steelpan Class

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Aug012024

Yoga at 9th Bay Beach

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Downtown Norfolk Active Adults Steelpan Class

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Aug012024

Sunsets on the River Concerts at Hermitage

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Aug032024

Signature Mid-Day Lunch Cruise

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Aug032024

Yoga at Neptune’s Fury

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Aug032024

Yoga at Waters Edge Winery

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Aug042024

Norfolk Meet your Princess Lunch Cruise

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Aug042024

Norfolk Flea Market

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Aug062024

Prenatal

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Aug092024

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Aug092024

Lucky Daye

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Aug102024

Chelsea Walking Tour

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Aug102024

Muscadine Bloodline at 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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10 Reasons You Should Travel To Norfolk, VA!

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Must-See Outdoor Public Art in Norfolk, VA

Norfolk’s public art not only distinguishes us from other cities, but also brings…
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Decks of Historic Virginia Battleship Transformed into Holiday Wonderland

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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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Family Fun in Norfolk, Va.

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5 Reasons to Road Trip to Norfolk, VA

Road trips provide perfect opportunities to create timeless memories by piling everyone into…
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Epic Norfolk Events And Christmas Lights You Can’t Miss

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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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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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The Fishin’ Pig

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