Family Time

From sun up to sun down – there’s so much for your kids to do and see in Norfolk, VA. Set sail aboard the American Rover, get wild at the Virginia Zoo or even learn something new at the enchanting Slover Library. Let your inner child explore everything that Norfolk has to offer!

Norfolk Tour Company

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Our Beaches

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Cruise Information

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Golf Courses

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African American History in Norfolk

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Admirals Hockey

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Museums

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Events

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

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May Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots

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Smell Like A Sturgeon

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Abandon Ship

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Bayou Bon Vivant

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Boombox Rides

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Sails Up Workshop

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Aquarium Behind-The-Glass Experience

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Rope Making

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Little Sprout Explorers May Series

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Homeschool Garden Stewards May Series

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Second Wind

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Homeschool Garden Science May Series

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Abandon Ship

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Art Babies: Sensory

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Abandon Ship

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Trail Beautification Day

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Youth Education Program: Jr Master Gardeners

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Underwater Mapping

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Rope Making

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ERT Botanical Bike Tour

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Boombox Rides

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Smell Like A Sturgeon

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Smell Like A Sturgeon

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Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Garden Stars

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ZooGrooves

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The Latest

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

VisitNorfolk’s Champion of Hospitality Awards for National Travel and Tourism Week 2026

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Best Tacos and Margaritas in Norfolk

There’s nothing quite like the pairing of savory, sometimes spicy tacos and a cool margarita. We…

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How to Celebrate National Bike Month in Norfolk

May is National Bike Month, a chance to showcase the many benefits of…

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Spoil Mom This Mother’s Day in Norfolk

Show mom how much you care this Mother’s Day by taking her out and about in Norfolk! There…

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How to Spend Memorial Day Weekend In Norfolk

Memorial Day means so much more than a three-day weekend, and here in Norfolk…

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Best Brunch Spots in Norfolk, VA

From pillowy biscuits to piled-high Benedicts and waffles topped with all the fixings, brunch in Norfolk…

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Outdoor Fire Pits in Norfolk

There’s something truly magical about dining outdoors with the cozy flames of a fire pit nearby. The quiet…

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Take the Amtrak to Norfolk, VA

Did you know that Norfolk has an Amtrak station that resides Downtown near the Harbor Park baseball…

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Restaurants

You’ve got 600+ indie restaurants in Norfolk to try. Start here.

Choongman Chicken Norfolk

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Afterglow Brewing

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Lomo Pizzeria

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S’mores Amore

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Zero’s

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Zeke’s Beans & Bowls

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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.

Must Seas: Family Time Edition

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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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City Guide

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