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Norfolk VA is home to intriguing historical attractions, world-class museums, delicious restaurants, and unique retail shops. Visitors will find it easy to reach all that Norfolk VA has to offer; most places are within a short walking distance, car or train ride!

Performing Arts

The Annex

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Offsite Gallery

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Myers House

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Monticello Arcade

African American

Martin Luther King Monument

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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Hunter House Victorian Museum

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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First Baptist Church

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Festivals of Festevents

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Elmwood Cemetery

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The Naro Expanded Cinema

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Historic Martin Mansion

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Camp-Hubbard House | Private Residence

Performing Arts

Push Comedy Theater

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

African American

St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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d’Art Center

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Hurrah Players

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Community Beach Park

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East Ocean View Recreation Center

Museums

Ocean View Station Museum

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Sarah Constant Beach Park

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Ocean View Golf Course

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Ocean View Fishing Pier

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Ocean View Beach Park

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Northside Park

Cruises

City Cruises Norfolk

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Armed Forces Memorial

African American

The Attucks Theatre

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Harbor Park

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Scope Arena

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Schooner Virginia

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Norfolk Airport Conference Center

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Meet@319

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MacArthur Memorial

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Harrison Opera House

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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The NorVa

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Chrysler Hall

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Chartway Arena

Cruises

American Rover Sailing Cruises

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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Slover Library

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Mermaid Factory

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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The NEON House

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Town Point Club

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

African American

Trail of Honor

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Norfolk Kayak Rentals

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Old Dominion University

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Elizabeth River Trail

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The Cannonball Trail

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Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory

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Waterside District

Cruises

Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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Virginia Zoo

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Town Point Park

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The Generic Theater

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Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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VR64

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Wells Theatre

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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The New Saint James Holiness Church of Christ Disciples (St. Peter’s)

African American

End of Massive Resistance Wall

Museums

Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Board & Brush

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Pinot’s Palette

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Color Me Mine

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Assembly

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Hermitage Museum and Gardens

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Barry Art Museum

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Norfolk State University

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Latitude Climbing + Fitness

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Norfolk International Airport

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Poplar Hall Park Disc Golf Course

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Plum Point Park

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The Tide Light Rail

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All Hands Pottery Studio

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Blue Ridge Excursions

African American

Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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Savarnas

Marinas

Electrified Marina

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The Wave

Cruises

Sail Virginia

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Send it Climbing

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Kate Thomas Art

Sports Venue

Norfolk Boxing Center

Performing Arts

Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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Lotus Day Spa

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Yours Truly Picnics

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Letoile Day Spa

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Get Well Soon

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Float Norfolk

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Enrich Spa

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Elite European Day Spa

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Changes Day Spa

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Torch Yoga + Cycle

African American

Sgt. Carney Marker

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The Harbor Gallery

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The Perry Pavilion

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Virginia Opera

Marinas

Bay Point Marina

Marinas

Haven Creek Boat Ramp

Marinas

Little Creek Marina

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Pelican’s Nest Marina

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Waterside Marina

Marinas

Willoughby Boat Ramp

Marinas

Willoughby Harbor Marina

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Virginia Stage Company

Marinas

Cobb’s Marina

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Lone Sailor Statue

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Naval Station Norfolk

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Windows on History

African American

West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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Virginia Symphony

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Virginia Arts Festival

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TowneBank Building

Marinas

East Beach Marina

Marinas

Cutty Sark Marina

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Thank You Gallery

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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One Eleven Art Gallery & Studios

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Homage Hall

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Gallery 21

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Gallerie Ukwensi

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Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries

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The Venue on 35th

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Old Dominion University Theatre

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E-Bike Alley | Pedego Norfolk Downtown

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Little Theatre of Norfolk

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Goode Theatre

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F. Ludwig Diehn Center for the Performing Arts

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Chandler Recital Hall

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Brock Commons

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Sail Nauticus

Museums

Fort Norfolk

Featured

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It’s Festival Season!

From early spring through mid-winter, Norfolk plays host to a wealth of premier festivals and special events, providing entertaining, culturally enriched experiences for individuals and families alike.

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Explore Norfolk’s History

History courses through Norfolk’s veins, and thankfully much of it can still be enjoyed today. Norfolk’s history dates back more than 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the United States.

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Top Local Farmers’ Markets

What better way to taste fresh Norfolk cuisine than attending one of our farmers’ markets? Norfolk’s season to shop fresh and local begins in April and ends in late fall. Whether you’re a local or visiting, there is something for everyone to enjoy and take home.

Events

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

Oct042025

Arts and Entertainment

35th Annual Virginia Children’s Festival

Apr162025

Oct152025

Arts and Entertainment

Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

Oct042025

Nightlife

Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater

Oct042025

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Tales of the Pushing Dragon: Guest Dungeon Master, George Nelson

Oct042025

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PC Duo at Just Birdies Sports Bar & Simulators

Sep262025

Oct122025

Arts and Entertainment

Clyde’s by Lynn Nottage at the Generic Theater

Oct042025

Arts and Entertainment

Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy & Sibelius’s Second Symphony

Oct042025

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UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2

Oct042025

Arts and Entertainment

The Addams Family

Apr042025

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Cuisine and Cocktails

Ghent Farmers Market

Oct042025

Arts and Entertainment

Plight, feminine death, captive birds, & LIL at The Annex

Oct042025

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House Revival Project at The Annex

Oct042025

Brewery Events

Compact Canine Rescue’s 4th Annual Howl-O-Ween

May032025

Nov222025

Arts and Entertainment

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

Oct042025

Being On The Water

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

Oct042025

Arts and Entertainment

The Legwarmers @ The NorVa

Oct042025

Arts and Entertainment

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Oct182025

Arts and Entertainment

The Vault – ¡Presente!: A Juried National Exhibit of Contemporary Hispanic Folk Art in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct042025

Oct052025

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CBAA Fall Art Festival

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Jun122026

Arts and Entertainment

Secrets of the Sea

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Oct182025

Arts and Entertainment

VIVID: Annual Juried National Exhibition of VIBRANT, BOLD & LOUD Artworks

Aug232025

Dec272025

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Crazy DJ Music Bingo @ Hank’s

Oct042025

Oct252025

Being On The Water

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

Mar032024

Dec012025

Arts and Entertainment

Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

Oct052025

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Swordsmanship Workshop

Oct052025

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History Speaks: Historic Hauntings

Oct052025

Cuisine and Cocktails

Falling for Cocktails Mixology Class

Oct052025

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Rising Tides, Resilient Minds

Oct052025

Arts and Entertainment

The Addams Family

May042025

Nov022025

Arts and Entertainment

Tour de ORF

Oct052025

Oct262025

Being On The Water

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

Oct052025

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LIVE MUSIC BINGO! WITH NATE SACKS!

Oct062025

Arts and Entertainment

Little Zoo

Jun022025

Nov032025

Brewery Events

Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Oct062025

Arts and Entertainment

Sustainability, Handcrafting + Yoga

Jun162025

Dec222025

Arts and Entertainment

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

Oct072025

Brewery Events

Themed Trivia: Taylor Swift

Oct012025

Oct222025

Arts and Entertainment

Wednesday Wind Down

Apr102025

Dec182025

Brewery Events

Trivia Thursdays at the Bold Mariner Brewing Company

Oct092025

Oct142025

Arts and Entertainment

Pelion Greece Retreat

Oct092025

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TREEHOUSE!, Rockstead, Ground Level at The Annex

Oct102025

Arts and Entertainment

Dogpark – The Corporate Pudding tour

Oct102025

Oct112025

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Water By The Spoonful

Oct102025

Arts and Entertainment

Boo! A Halloween Revue

Oct032025

Oct242025

Arts and Entertainment

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

Oct102025

Arts and Entertainment

Arts at the Attucks The ODU Literary Festival presents What We Ask of Flesh

Oct102025

Free

The Piltover Emporium

Oct102025

Arts and Entertainment

Rico Nasty

Oct102025

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Succulent Pumpkin Arrangement

Oct112025

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Community Connect

Oct112025

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The Unusual Suspects: A Wild Murder Mystery

Oct112025

Nightlife

Mystery at the Dead Coachman Inn

Oct112025

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Fleet Fest 2025

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Coffee Painting

Oct112025

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COMEDY NIGHT AT THE ANNEX

Oct112025

Brewery Events

Dark Arts & Goth Market at Makers Craft

Oct112025

Brewery Events

Norfolk Flea Oddities Market

Oct112025

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Desiree Roots with Dennis Coleman

Oct112025

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Dan Pellegrino at Just Birdies Sports Bar & Simulators

Oct112025

Arts and Entertainment

Boo! A Halloween Revue

Oct112025

Arts and Entertainment

Jo Koy- Just Being Koy Tour

Oct112025

Arts and Entertainment

Historic Houses: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

Oct122025

Free

Norfolk Flea

Oct122025

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Water By The Spoonful

Oct122025

Arts and Entertainment

Nurse John The Short Staffed Tour

Oct122025

Arts and Entertainment

The Virginia Chorale: poor hymnal

Oct122025

Arts and Entertainment

Boo! A Halloween Revue

Oct122025

Arts and Entertainment

Blues Traveler

Oct142025

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Sip & Shop Trunk Show

Oct142025

Arts and Entertainment

Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

Oct142025

Arts and Entertainment

Wheatus – 25th Anniversary Tour

Oct142025

Arts and Entertainment

Virginia Arts Festival presents Soweto Gospel Choir

Oct142025

Arts and Entertainment

STL Book Club NFK || The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

Oct152025

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Esoteric Evenings @ Wands Books

Oct162025

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Glass After Dark: NEON

Oct162025

Oct172025

Cuisine and Cocktails

Falling for Cocktails Mixology Class

Oct162025

Oct172025

Arts and Entertainment

The 10th Annual NEON Festival

Oct162025

Arts and Entertainment

NEON Public Art Tour: NEON Festival Special Edition

Oct162025

Brewery Events

Music Bingo at COVA Brewing Co.

Oct162025

Arts and Entertainment

Matt Mathews Boujee On A Budget Tour

Oct162025

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Shadowgrass at The Annex

Oct162025

Arts and Entertainment

Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era Exhibition Preview Celebration

Oct172025

Arts and Entertainment

Everclear

Oct172025

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Live from the Music Room: Roberta Lea

Oct172025

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Request Station at Just Birdies Sports Bar & Simulators

Oct172025

Arts and Entertainment

NEON Public Art Tour: NEON Festival Special Edition

Oct172025

Oct182025

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Water By The Spoonful

Oct172025

Arts and Entertainment

Bit Brigade Performs “Super Mario World” + “F-Zero” LIVE

Oct182025

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Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

Oct182025

Arts and Entertainment

Virginia Arts Festival presents Attucks Jazz Series Joel Ross vibraphone

Oct182025

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CRIMEWAVE: A DARKWAVE PARTY

Oct182025

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REBECCA PORTER, ROBBIE BRADSHAW, RAMONA & THE HOLY SMOKES AT THE ANNEX

Oct182025

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Timbaland & The Hitmakers Celebration @ The NorVa

Oct182025

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Arts and Entertainment

37th Annual Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival

Oct182025

Nov012025

Arts and Entertainment

Nature in Focus: Youth Art Saturday School

Oct182025

Nov012025

Arts and Entertainment

Reflective Realities: Youth Art Saturday School

Oct182025

Arts and Entertainment

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

Oct182025

Brewery Events

Halloween Dog Costume Pawty @ COVA Brewing Co!

Oct182025

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Arts and Entertainment

ZooBoo

Oct182025

Free

Spooky Street Market

Oct182025

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ZooBoo

Oct182025

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Arts and Entertainment

2025 Stockley Gardens Park in Historic Ghent

Oct182025

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VA Art of Coffee & Tea Expo

Oct182025

Arts and Entertainment

Josh Johnson The Flowers Tour

Oct182025

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The Addams Kooky Market

Oct182025

Arts and Entertainment

Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton

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Susto Stringband at The Annex

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Cuisine and Cocktails

Falling for Cocktails Mixology Class

Oct192025

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Pajama Party Pop-Up

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Water By The Spoonful

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Nevermore! A Poe Comedy Show

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