How do you say Boomer?

Norfolk! They can call us what they like, but they can’t call us boring. Our city is the ideal destination for active retirees looking for relaxation, or a little adventure. From our rich history, amazing cuisine, vibrant arts and culture, and more, Norfolk, VA never gets old.

Things To Do

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

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Trivia Thursdays

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DRACULA, A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY

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Trunk or Treat and Pranks

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Thursday Open Mic Night

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space

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Admirals Hockey

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Norfolk Admirals Hockey 2024-25

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Nov012024

Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony

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Friday Night Live Music at COVA

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Cold War Kids at NorVa

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Food Drive @ STL Yoga Co. – Bring Food, Get a Free YOGA Class

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NSAHR Craft Beer & Oyster Fest

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Recycled Reads Used Book Sale

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Norfolk Farmers Market at Locals Marketplace

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Yoga at Neptune’s Fury

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Day of the Dead Fest at Craft

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4th Annual 7 City Blues Festival

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Haunted Norfolk Tours

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Art + Craft Macrame Workshop With Crush It On Canvas

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Industry Night at COVA

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Norfolk Flea Market

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Board Game Sunday’s at COVA

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Self Care Sunday

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Restorative Yoga & Hot Stone

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Sewing Bee with Melanie

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Music Bingo

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Beat the Monday Blues with Brews (and pizza)!

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Downtown Norfolk Civic League

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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Lights Out for Safe Skies

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Trivia Night Hosted by Beach Trivia

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Nov062024

A Day To Remember – Couple More Shows

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Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s

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FounderCon 2024: Uniting Visionaries, Innovators, and Trailblazers in Entrepreneurship

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Carmen

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Carmen

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Dominion Energy Garden of Lights – Walk the Garden Aglow

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Nov082024

Keyshawn vs. Lemos Lightweight Battle

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Paw Patrol Live! Heroes Unite

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Morgan Wade at NorVa

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Sliders + Stability Ball Workshop

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Holy Forever World Tour

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Nauticus Reimagine Grand Opening

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Morgan Wade: The Obsessed Tour

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Mermaid City Craft Beer and Wine Fest

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Nov102024

Fanciful Fig Antique Market

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Sesame Street Live!

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Frankie Cosmos at The Annex

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Nov122024

The Norfolk Forum Presents Erik Larson

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Yoga at Eleanor’s Bookstore

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Charles Wesley Godwin

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Swan Lake

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Winterfest on the Wisconsin

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A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes

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WinterFest

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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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Epic Norfolk Events And Christmas Lights You Can’t Miss

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June 2024 Events Guide

Look, June is so packed with events in Norfolk, VA that we couldn’t possibly fit them all here or else you’d be scrolling…
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Family Activities in 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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Guide to Harborfest

Norfolk, Virginia plays host to an annual festival favorite, Norfolk Harborfest! Every June, the city celebrates nautical…
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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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Restaurants

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

Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant

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Omar’s Carriage House

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Mike’s Pizza

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Salmich’s Burgers and Hoagies

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Sam’s Texas Sub Shop

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Smoothie Mania

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Guides & Itineraries

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: Family Time Edition

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Must Seas: Being on the Water Edition

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