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Nauticus/Battleship Wisconsin

Nauticus is a maritime discovery center located along the waterfront in downtown, Norfolk offering a unique form of experiential learning for all ages. Explore the museum and then step aboard the Wisconsin to see how sailors lived aboard this floating city.

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

Norfolk Botanical Garden is nationally recognized for its deep-rooted history and celebrated for its blooms in every season. The 175-acre garden is home to more than 60 distinctive themed gardens, 95 species of birds and 30 kinds of butterflies. The garden is also home to World of Wonders, A Children’s Adventure Garden, featuring three acres where kids can explore the connections between plants, international culture and the environment, all while having fun!

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Chrysler Museum + Perry Glass Studio

The Chrysler Museum of Art is a cultural enclave that includes more than 30,000 original works of art that span more than 5,000 years in its galleries. The Perry Glass Studio is a modern, 7,000-square-foot facility adjacent to the Museum that is fully equipped to accommodate aspiring and master artists alike.

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Selden Market

Selden Market is an eclectic, historic shopping hall that features local artisans, chefs and new pop-up shops weekly. Because it is ever-changing, every time you visit Norfolk there will be different vendors. Be sure to check out seldenmarket.com for the most up-to-date dining options.

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Virginia Zoo

From the plains of Africa to your own backyard, the Virginia Zoo has a world of discovery for you. Open year round, the Virginia Zoo offers family fun, education, excitement and events for everyone. Meet lions, red pandas, orangutans, snakes and more. Go nose to nose with our Siamese crocodile in their immersive habitat or take a ride on the Zoo train. Explore the gorgeous gardens and enjoy an adventure for the entire family!

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MacArthur Memorial

The MacArthur Memorial is dedicated to the life and legacy of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. The Memorial also pays tribute to the millions of Americans who served during the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.

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THINGS TO DO

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!

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SevenVenues

Sports Venue

Norfolk Watersports

Public Art

Lava Presents

Performing Arts

The Annex

African American

End of Massive Resistance Wall

Marinas

Electrified Marina

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The Wave

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Fine Dining

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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Savarnas

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Lotus Day Spa

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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

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Yours Truly Picnics

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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Barry Art Museum

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All Hands Pottery 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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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Hermitage Museum and Gardens

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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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Outdoor Firepits

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Poplar Hall Park Disc Golf Course

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Perfect Dates In Norfolk

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Plum Point Park

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The Tide Light Rail

African American

Sgt. Carney Marker

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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The Harbor Gallery

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Thank You Gallery

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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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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Old Dominion University Theatre

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Norfolk Tour Company

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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

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E-Bike Alley

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Our Beaches

Marinas

Cutty Sark Marina

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Cobb’s Marina

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East Beach Marina

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Bay Point Marina

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Haven Creek Boat Ramp

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Little Creek Marina

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Pelican’s Nest Marina

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Waterside Marina

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Willoughby Boat Ramp

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Willoughby Harbor Marina

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Group Packages

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Virginia Opera

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Virginia Stage Company

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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

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The Perry Pavilion

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

African American

The Attucks Theatre

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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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

Performing Arts

Push Comedy Theater

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Hurrah Players

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East Ocean View Recreation Center

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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

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Community Beach Park

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Historic Martin Mansion

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Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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The Naro Expanded Cinema

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Offsite Gallery

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Norfolk Police Museum and Norfolk Fire-Rescue Museum

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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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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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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

Cruises

City Cruises Norfolk

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Camp-Hubbard House | Private Residence

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Armed Forces Memorial

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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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

History

The Cannonball Trail

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Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Waterside District

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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

Cruises

Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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Town Point Club

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The NorVa

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The NEON House

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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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Harbor Park

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Chrysler Hall

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Chartway Arena

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Weekend Away

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Cruise Information

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Golf Courses

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Open Late

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LGBTQ+ Resources

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African American History in Norfolk

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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Admirals Hockey

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Slover Library

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Mermaid Factory

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Live Music

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Museums

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Performing Arts

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Coffee and Desserts

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Wine and Wineries

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Brew Norfolk

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Outdoor Dining

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Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

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Seafood in the City

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Fishing

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Marinas

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Shop Like a Local

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Learn to Sail

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Water Sport Rentals

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Harbor Cruises

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Local Eats in Ocean View / East Beach

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Shopping in Norfolk

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Sports in Norfolk

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Nightlife in Norfolk

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LGBTQ+ Things To Do In Norfolk

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Multicultural Experiences in Norfolk

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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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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Being On The Water In Norfolk

Museums

Fort Norfolk

Events

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

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Come From Away

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Norfolk Tides vs. Charlotte Knights

Sep182026

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2026 Norfolk Re Entry Summit

Sep182026

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COVA Brewing Co’s 7th Annual Oktoberfest

Sep182026

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CARIBFEST Kickoff Street Jam- Norfolk’s biggest Caribbean Party in the park!

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CARIBFEST

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CARIBFEST Presents: Caribbean Night on the water

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2026 Rockin’ on the River

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Hermitage Handmade Festival 2026

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Battle of the Bay: NSU vs. Hampton

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“The Ghostly Tales of Haunted Coastal Virginia” Book Signing

Sep252026

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An Evening with Sally Mann

Sep252026

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Tap Into Virginia Opera: Greatest Brews On Earth

Sep252026

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JORDAN JENSEN

Sep252026

Oct042026

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Ghent Restaurant Week 2026

Sep262026

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Attucks Jazz: Mike Rodriguez, trumpet

Sep292026

Featured Event

Dining Out For Life Hampton Roads

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Oct282026

Multi-Day Event

Hank’s Trivia Night

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Multi-Day Event

Super Casual Wednesday Ride

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Dec312027

Multi-Day Event

FULL CLASS SERIERS, 6 CLASSES ALL IN ONE SPOT!

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Sep302026

Multi-Day Event

Bike Nights at Norfolk Botanical Garden

Sep162026

AEW presents Dynamite

Sep022026

Sep302026

Multi-Day Event

Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

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Sep272026

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Between the Lines at Little Theatre of Norfolk

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May312027

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

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Sep262026

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BAM in the Wild! @ ODU Home Football Tailgates

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Dec312026

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Glassmaking Demo

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Sep162026

Multi-Day Event

Wednesday Blind Tasting

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Sep172026

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Bond & Bubbles Cocktail Dinner – 2 NIGHTS!

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Sep182026

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Weekends at Waterside

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Flowing & Flying: A National Exhibit of Waterbirds and Waterscapes

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Sep272026

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Between The Lines

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Oct212026

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Wednesday Wind Down Lawn Concerts with Virginia Opera

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Nov302026

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Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Norfolk

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Tiny But Mighty: A National Exhibition of Small Artworks

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ERT + Roll N’ Vibes – Social Group Skates

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ERT + Roll N’ Vibes Social Group Skates

Sep172026

Music Bingo at COVA 🎶

Sep172026

ERT + Roll N’ Vibes™ – Social Group Skates!

Sep172026

LNK Happy Hour

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Sep242026

Multi-Day Event

Zoo Tales

Sep172026

Glass After Dark: September

Sep172026

Music Bingo at COVA 🎶

Sep182026

Ready Bag Rally

Sep182026

Tophouse w/ Goldenoak at The Annex

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Sep252026

Multi-Day Event

Friday Night Live Music

Sep182026

Circle Jerks & Municipal Waste

Sep182026

Circle Jerks & Municipal Waste

Sep182026

Sep202026

Multi-Day Event

Find Your Voice || Continuing Education For Yoga Teachers

Sep182026

Ready Bag Rally

Sep182026

Sunset Session: Audien

Sep182026

Dolly Day at Selden Market

Sep182026

KinshipNFK Music & Arts Festival

Sep182026

Tophouse at The Annex

Sep182026

Last Podcast on the Left: Side Stories

Jul042026

Dec262026

Multi-Day Event

Foodies + New Friends: Norfolk | Wrestling Fans Edition

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Plein Air Event!

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Oct312026

Multi-Day Event

Haunted Norfolk Tours

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ODU Football vs. East Carolina

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Hermitage Handmade Festival

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Nov212026

Multi-Day Event

East Beach? EOV – The Farmers Market

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UFC 331: Van vs Pantoja 2

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Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

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Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers’ Market

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Norfolk State Football vs. Hampton University Football

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Black History: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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Otaku Field Day

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Zoo Tales

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Boombox Rides

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Sunday Night Sound Bath NFK

Sep202026

Special Topics Tour: All Roads Lead to Paris

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Multi-Day Event

Handwork at the Hermitage

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Thousand Below at The Annex

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Multi-Day Event

Trivia Night at COVA

Sep222026

The Norfolk Forum Announces – Tony Bennett

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Sep292026

Multi-Day Event

The Art of Yoga

Sep232026

Mico

Sep242026

Beach Yoga at 9th Bay Street

Sep242026

Wild Tykes

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Sep262026

Multi-Day Event

ASALH Film Festival

Sep242026

Southern Culture On The Skids at The Annex

Sep242026

POUYA

Sep252026

Jordan Jensen

Sep252026

Trail Beautification Day

Sep252026

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

Sep252026

Norfolk Flea After Dark

Sep252026

2026 Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

Sep252026

2026 Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

Sep262026

Vitreous Theater with Bohyun Yoon

Sep262026

Legacy of War: Guardian of the Sky Film Screening

Sep262026

Fall Fest at The Virginia Zoo

Sep262026

Boombox Rides

Sep262026

Fall Fest

Sep262026

2026 ERT Botanical Tours

Sep262026

Oktoberfest at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Sep262026

2026 ERT Botanical Tours

Sep262026

ODU Football vs. James Madison

Sep272026

Village Family Community Family Reunion™

Sep272026

Blood and Bootleg: A Hunter House Mystery

Sep272026

Meet your Princess Lunch Cruise

Sep302026

Women’s Leadership and Self-Care Summit

Sep302026

Honestav

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Oct292026

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Zoo Tales

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September 2026 Events Guide

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Virginia International Tattoo

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Norfolk Rack Card

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Norfolk’s Cannonball Trail

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