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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!

Sports Venue

Norfolk Watersports

Public Art

Lava Presents

Performing Arts

The Annex

African American

End of Massive Resistance Wall

Marinas

Electrified Marina

Attractions

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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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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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

Museums

Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

Museums

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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Poplar Hall Park Disc Golf Course

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Plum Point Park

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The Tide Light Rail

African American

Sgt. Carney Marker

African American

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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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

Marinas

Cutty Sark Marina

Marinas

Cobb’s Marina

Marinas

East Beach Marina

Marinas

Bay Point Marina

Marinas

Haven Creek Boat Ramp

Marinas

Little Creek Marina

Marinas

Pelican’s Nest Marina

Marinas

Waterside Marina

Marinas

Willoughby Boat Ramp

Marinas

Willoughby Harbor Marina

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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

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

Performing Arts

Push Comedy Theater

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Hurrah Players

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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

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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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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

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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

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

Museums

Fort Norfolk

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It’s Happy Hour

Whether you’re meeting up with friends, conference attendees, colleagues after work or just looking for a good place to snag a discount, our list of Norfolk’s top food and drink happy hour specials will help you find the perfect spot.

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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 Coffee Shops in Norfolk

Coffee is an essential part of our daily routines, so we’ve rounded up the best places to get your caffeine fix in Norfolk. Whether you’re energizing to explore the city or simply want to enjoy catching up with a friend, these are our go-to Norfolk coffee shops.

Events

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

Jun042026

Featured Event

Echo & The Bunnymen @ The NorVa

Jun052026

Featured Event

Shinedown

Jun052026

Jun062026

Featured Event

Cosmic Baseball at Harbor Park

Jun072026

Featured Event

“Weird Al” Yankovic

Jun092026

Jun102026

Featured Event

Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis Redbirds

Jun112026

Featured Event

Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis Redbirds

Jun122026

Jun132026

Featured Event

Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis Redbirds

Jun132026

Featured Event

Fins on the Fantail

Jun132026

Featured Event

Pride Night at the Virginia Zoo

Jun132026

Featured Event

Top Gun: Maverick In Concert with Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Jun142026

Featured Event

Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis Redbirds

Jun172026

Featured Event

Wolfmother- Celebrating 20 Years of their debut album – Performed in full

Jun182026

Featured Event

SUNSETS ON THE RIVER

Jun012026

Aug142026

Multi-Day Event

Summer Art Camps for Ages 6-10

Jun032026

Strategic Coffee Insights Brewed by Cafely

Jun032026

Pre-K Art Play

May142026

Nov192026

Multi-Day Event

Super Casual Wednesday Ride

May082026

Jun262026

Multi-Day Event

Opening Reception “When There Are Nine” at the Offsite Gallery at MacArthur Center

Jun032026

Jun052026

Multi-Day Event

Don’t Sit In Traffic

Jun012026

Jun292026

Multi-Day Event

Little Sprout Explorers June Series

Jun032026

Jun252026

Multi-Day Event

June Member Exclusive: Garden to Fork

Jun032026

Rope Making

Jun012026

Jun302026

Multi-Day Event

Membership Swap: Hermitage Museum & Gardens and Dogtopia

Jun032026

Volunteer Day: Knitting Mill Creek Park Conservation Landscaping

Apr022026

Sep302026

Multi-Day Event

Bike Nights at Norfolk Botanical Garden

May062026

Jun032026

Multi-Day Event

Belly Dance Basics

Jun032026

Jun042026

Multi-Day Event

The Enchanted Table Cocktail Dinner – 2 NIGHTS!

Apr302026

May312027

Multi-Day Event

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

Apr152026

Jun032026

Multi-Day Event

Pottery: Put a lid on it! Lidded Pot Composition

Apr162026

Jun042026

Multi-Day Event

Introduction & Intermediate Painting

Apr162026

Jun042026

Multi-Day Event

The Imaginative Self: Painting, Drawing, & More

Jun042026

Mixtape: Pride Ball – Dukes, Duchesses, and Legends

Jun042026

Glassmaking Demo

Feb122026

Sep082026

Multi-Day Event

BAM in the Wild!

Jun042026

Karaoke Night at PBR Norfolk

Jun042026

NBN Summer Mixer

Jun042026

Community Engagement Street Team (CEST) at Union Mission Ministries

Jun052026

Art History 101 Tour: Modern Art

Jun052026

Goode Works on Paper Drop-in Hours: Alejandro de Cañedo

Jun052026

Foul Play with The Whistleblowers

Jun052026

Celebrating the life of PRINCE with DJ Bee

Jun052026

SECRETS OF THE HERMITAGE – SPECIAL MUSEUM TOUR

Apr102026

Aug212026

Multi-Day Event

Website Build Lab: Create Your Fashion Boutique Site

Jun052026

Once Upon Every Story

Jun052026

Foul Play with The Whistleblowers

Jun052026

Jun062026

Multi-Day Event

DJ/Band on the Blue Moon Outdoor Stage

Jun062026

Bloom Bingo Social at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Jun062026

Bloom Bingo Social at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Jun062026

Tidewater Bluegrass Revival at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Jun062026

Living Succulent Driftwood Arrangements

Jun062026

Jun072026

Multi-Day Event

MJ’S Pride Month Kick Off

May232026

Jun202026

Multi-Day Event

⚽🔥 Game Night with Cogans & VAFC 🔥⚽

Jun062026

Puppy Yoga at Cova Brewing Co.

Jun062026

🪻Lavender Festival🪻 at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Jun062026

Pride in the Mix DJ Night

Jun062026

The Luniz Live

Jun062026

Jul112026

Multi-Day Event

Metal Transformed

May022026

Nov212026

Multi-Day Event

East Beach? EOV – The Farmers Market

Jun062026

Summer of Learning Kickoff

Jun062026

Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club

Jun062026

Storybook Tea Party – Butterfly Theme

Jun062026

Boombox Rides

Jun062026

The Comedy Sketchbook – A Night of Sketch Comedy

Jun062026

Silent Disco at Waterside

Jun062026

An Underground River: African American History on the ERT

Jun062026

GRILLED OUT at Toast + Perro Blanco

Jun062026

Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers’ Market

Jun062026

Beer Fest at Cogans Park

Jun062026

Jul112026

Multi-Day Event

Wilderness Photography Foundation’s Traveling Exhibit, Nature’s Generosity

Jun072026

Dark Side of the Fair

Jun072026

History Speaks: The Struggle for Freedom

Jun072026

Art History 101 Tour: Impressionist Art

Jun072026

Virginia Chorale presents poor hymnal

Jun072026

Waterside District Norfolk Flea Market

Jun072026

Kyle Smith at The Annex

Jun072026

Colorful Botanicals

Jun072026

Cowboy Junkies at Perry Pavilion

Jun072026

2026 Tour de ORF

Jun072026

6/7 Day End of the School Year Bash

Jun072026

THE TOP HATS ORCHESTRA

Jun072026

Passion for Fashion

Jun082026

Corporate Leadership Alliance Program 2026

Jun082026

Camp Art Stars: Myths & Legends + Glass for ages 9 – 12

Jun082026

Aug072026

Multi-Day Event

Summer Pottery Camp

Jun092026

Alexandre Da Costa, violin & Tommy Mesa, cello & Olga Kern, piano

Jun092026

Teddy Swims

Jun092026

Jun302026

Multi-Day Event

Critter Club June Series

Jun092026

Newfound Chamber Winds

Jun092026

Jun302026

Multi-Day Event

The Art of Yoga at the Chrysler Museum

Jun092026

Free event! “Arts at the Attucks” Newfound Chamber Winds

Jun102026

🎶 Music Bingo for a Cause! 🎶

Jun102026

Passion Pit

Jun112026

Book Box & Bookmark- Waters Edge

Jun112026

Open Studio: Glassblowing

Jun112026

World Soccer Series

Jun112026

Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes

Jun112026

Lip Sync Battle

Jun122026

Goode Works on Paper Drop-in Hours: Bernice Abbott

Jun122026

Goode Works on Paper Drop-in Hours: Bernice Abbott

Jun122026

Play Hooky Experience

Jun122026

Last Fair Deal (Grateful Dead tribute)

Jun122026

Family Twilight Trek – Firefly Night

Jun122026

Family Movie Night at The PLOT

Jun122026

Family Twilight Trek – Firefly Night

Jun122026

USA vs Paraguay Match Day

Jun122026

Cities of the Future

Jun132026

Sanctuary Taco Bar Railroad District Grand Opening Party

Jun132026

Morning Meditation @ the Museum

Jun132026

Boombox Rides

Jun132026

The Unusual Suspects: A Wild Murder Mystery

Jun132026

WORKSHOP – PRESSED FLOWER SUNCATCHER + DELICIOUS DRINKS: MOTHER’S DAY!

Jun132026

Lindsey Webster

Jun132026

Coastal Crafts at Nauticus

Jun132026

Cabaret Dinner Theater: Myths and Legends Edition!

Jun132026

Worldwide Knit in Public Day with 757 Creative Reuse Center

Jun132026

Kayak Volunteer Litter Cleanup

Jun132026

Jr Garden Artists: Father’s Day Plates & Mugs

Jun132026

2026 ERT + NKR Group Paddles

Jun142026

Afrohemian Experience at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Jun122026

Oct112026

Multi-Day Event

Handwork at the Hermitage

Jun142026

ERT – Silent Read Along Sundays

Jun142026

The Butterfly Festival with the Butterfly Society of Virginia

Jun142026

Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen

Jun142026

Southern Afternoon Tea

Jun142026

Flag Day Ceremony

Jun142026

The Butterfly Festival with the Butterfly Society of Virginia

Jun142026

GLEN BOSWICK & THE SOUNDS OF SWING

Jun142026

Larry and His Flask at The Annex

Jun142026

Dining on Deck: A Tea at Sea

Jun152026

Jun172026

Multi-Day Event

Chesapeake Public Schools High School Graduation

Jun152026

Sheriff Joe Baron Youth Soccer Camp

Jun162026

Glassmaking Demo

Jun172026

Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

Jun172026

Sheriff Joe Baron Youth Baseball Camp

Jun172026

Art Babies: Nature

Jun172026

Intro to Adobe Illustrator: Design Your Own Logo

Jun172026

Hank’s Trivia Theme Nights

Jun172026

Hank’s Trivia Theme Nights

Jun182026

LNK Happy Hour

Jun182026

Dinosaurs in the Garden

Jun182026

NFKMaritime: A Homage of artwork celebrating Norfolk as America’s Nautical Pillar

Jun182026

Sheriff Joe Baron Youth Football Camp

Jun182026

Offsite Installation at Hilton THE MAIN

Jun182026

Glass After Dark: June

Jun182026

GIGI PEREZ LIVE!

Jun182026

Big Torrin ft. Fusion Groove

Jun182026

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

The Latest

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

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‘City With Bite,’ a video series featuring Norfolk’s culinary scene, unveils Season 3

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5 Cities To Visit Before Summer Ends

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Museum Exhibition Features the Art of Eric Carle

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Hotels for Art Aficionados

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Chrysler Museum

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Norfolk Fosters Creativity With Free Collection of Glass Art

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Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights

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Take an architectural walking tour of Norfolk

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Waterways to Freedom

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Norfolk Coloring Sheet

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Must Seas: Family Time Edition

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Virginia International Tattoo

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Civil War Sites in Norfolk

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Tales by Rails Guide

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Norfolk Rack Card

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Norfolk’s Cannonball Trail

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Armed Forces Memorial Guide

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