With events like the annual Virginia International Tattoo (a top event recognized by American Bus Association) which showcases inspirational military music, majestic massed pipes and drums, show-stopping drill team maneuvers and hundreds of international performers! And Harborfest a 44-year-old festival that is the largest, longest-running, free maritime festival in the nation, your groups are sure to have a lasting unique memory. For help planning a student group to Norfolk, Virginia please contact Melissa Hopper.
Mel Hopper
Associate Director of Tour & Travel Email: mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.co m
Guides and itineraries
These curated itineraries are sure to guide you through experiencing our events to the fullest. For more itineraries and questions regarding group travel please contact Mel Hopper.
Blog Experience Military History and Pageantry in Prince William and Norfolk, Virginia Learn More Blog Group Tour Itinerary: 3 Days in Norfolk Learn More Blog Norfolk Harborfest Itinerary for Group Tours Learn More Blog Group Tours through Prince William, Norfolk and Outer Banks Learn More Blog Glass Art Experiences for Group Tours Learn More Blog Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival Three-Day Itinerary For Group Tours Learn More Blog Norfolk and Virginia Beach Group Tours Learn More Blog Holiday Experiences in Norfolk, Richmond and Virginia Beach Learn More Blog Group Tours of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia Learn More Blog Wine Experiences in Norfolk, Prince William and Richmond Learn More Blog Holiday Attractions in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Richmond Learn More Blog Norfolk Holiday Activities for Groups Learn More Blog Five-Day Itinerary to Celebrate Sail 250® Virginia Learn More Blog Group-Friendly Restaurants in Norfolk Learn More
Group Tour Restaurants
Freemason Abbey serves the most delicious She Crab soup, Doumars serves you warm freshly made waffle cones, Stripers has stunning water views of the Elizabeth River and the best part of it all, your large group can dine here without hassle! These restaurants are accommodating to group sizes ranging from 20 people to upwards of 500 people. Contact Mel Hopper for further information at mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com .
American The Dining Room at Norfolk Waterside Marriott Learn More
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Events
Arts and Entertainment MAMA-Girl! Retrospective Exhibit Learn More Arts and Entertainment Robbie Bradshaw Album Release w/ Logan Vath, Ben Phelps Learn More Being On The Water Spirited Discussions Cocktail Dinner Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Tarnished Truth Spirited Discussions Cocktail Dinner Learn More Arts and Entertainment Mermaid Factory Paint N Slip at COVA Brewing Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sporcle Events Pub Trivia Night Learn More Arts and Entertainment Carved Couture Exhibition Opening Learn More Arts and Entertainment Realism to the Abstract: A Masterclass Series with Ken Wright Learn More Arts and Entertainment Little Shop of Horrors Learn More Arts and Entertainment 2025 Diversity Gallery at Norfolk Botanical Garden Learn More Arts and Entertainment Pride in Black Voices Learn More Arts and Entertainment John Baldwin Live at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment 3-on-3 Improv Tournament : Sweet 16 (Eastern-region) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Legends of Laughter Learn More Arts and Entertainment 3-on-3 Improv Tournament : Sweet 16 (Western-region) Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Lil Wayne – Live in Concert Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Legends of Laughter Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Brewery Events Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment St. Patrick’s Day: Party After the Parade at COVA Brewing Co! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour Learn More Arts and Entertainment Garden Artists: Shamrock Plates Learn More Arts and Entertainment Longsleeves *reunion* w/ Killer Feels, Fight Cloud, Madd Francis Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Learn More Arts and Entertainment Scotch-n-Rye Celebrating 6 Years of Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party After the Parade Learn More Being On The Water 6th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Party at Bold Mariner Learn More Arts and Entertainment Church Street Jazz Series Shaun LaBelle and Stokley Learn More Being On The Water Volunteer Litter Cleanup Learn More Arts and Entertainment Jr Master Gardeners March Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment 3-on-3 Improv Tournament : The Elite 8 Learn More Arts and Entertainment Championship RnB Block Party Learn More Arts and Entertainment G Herbo and Friends Learn More Arts and Entertainment St. Pawtricks Day Animal Friendly Market Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Jazz Brunch Cruise Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Industry Night at COVA Learn More Brewery Events Bangers and Beer St. Patrick’s Celebration Learn More Arts and Entertainment Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing Learn More Arts and Entertainment Group Art Therapy for Care Partners for individuals with Dementia or MCI Learn More Arts and Entertainment Specialty Family Program: Shamrock STEM Learn More Arts and Entertainment VSRA General Membership Luncheon Meeting Learn More Arts and Entertainment Homeschool Garden Science March Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Every Brilliant Thing Learn More Arts and Entertainment Mosaic Academy Norfolk Learn More Arts and Entertainment Kim Dracula + Hanabie Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Constitution and Loving v. Virginia Learn More Arts and Entertainment Pride & Prejudice & Dragons: An Immersive Experience at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment Community Engagement Street Team (CEST) at St. Columbia Ecumenical Ministries Learn More Brewery Events Cicerone-Guided Beer Dinner Learn More Arts and Entertainment Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth Learn More Arts and Entertainment Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert Learn More Arts and Entertainment Full Moon Fever – Virginia’s Tom Petty Tribute Learn More Arts and Entertainment Day Trippin’ w/ Grateful Jed *Matinee Show* at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Maillard Fest 2025 Learn More Arts and Entertainment Tails and Trails: Dog Day at the Zoo Learn More Arts and Entertainment NoCo Spring Oyster Roast @ Hank’s Learn More Arts and Entertainment Attucks Jazz Club: Walter Blanding, saxophone Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Lazy Dangers, You’re Jovian, Karacell Learn More Arts and Entertainment Warehouse Live: Captain & The Deal Learn More Arts and Entertainment Walking Tour of Historic Fort Norfolk on the ERT! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Attucks Jazz – Walter Blanding, saxophone Learn More Arts and Entertainment Clothing Swap on Knitting Mill Creek Learn More Arts and Entertainment Winter Market at Afterglow Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga Disco Party @ The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment TimaLikesMusic: That Y2K Love Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Learn More Arts and Entertainment Ax and the Hatchetmen at The Annex Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Admirals vs. Reading Royals Learn More Sports Hockey Happy Hour-Reading @ Norfolk Learn More Arts and Entertainment Pocketboy Solid, Berries, Ladada Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Admirals vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs Durham Learn More Arts and Entertainment Madball, Timexheist, Dimensions Six, Paper Trail, BATO Learn More Arts and Entertainment Family Twilight Trek Learn More Being On The Water Trail Beautification Days on the ERT Learn More Sports Hockey Happy Hour-Reading @ Norfolk Learn More Arts and Entertainment Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony Learn More Arts and Entertainment Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Learn More
