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 Sporcle Events Pub Trivia Night Learn More Arts and Entertainment Make Your Own Patch @ Activity HQ Learn More Arts and Entertainment Special Exhibit: The Price of Unpreparedness Learn More Arts and Entertainment Homeschool Garden Science April Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment Spring Break Art Camp 2025 at The Goode Family Visual Arts School Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Ghent Farmers Market Learn More Arts and Entertainment Dinosaurs of Antarctica Learn More Arts and Entertainment Membership Swap: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Learn More Arts and Entertainment Carved Couture Exhibition Opening Learn More Arts and Entertainment Jessie Montgomery, violin & composer; Virginia Arts Festival Chamber Players Learn More Arts and Entertainment Snow Cones and Squad Cars Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Special Display: The Paintings of Mary Maynard Learn More Arts and Entertainment WWII Paper Dolls @ Activity HQ Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails File, Feast and Give Back! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Fold Like A Sailor at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Kids Club Spring Break: 5 Days of Fun! Learn More Arts and Entertainment MAMA-Girl! Retrospective Exhibit Learn More Arts and Entertainment Underwater Mapping at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment April Member Exclusive: Tales for Tots Learn More Arts and Entertainment VSO Fellows: Classical Music Declassified Learn More Arts and Entertainment Mosaic Academy Norfolk Learn More Being On The Water Bingo Silver Series Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Twofold Poker League Tournament at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Learn More Brewery Events Trivia Thursdays at the Bold Mariner Brewing Company Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment The October Nights: Calling All Lovers Tour Learn More Arts and Entertainment Chef’s Table: Alice in Wonderland Cocktail Dinner Learn More Arts and Entertainment Wild Tykes at the Virginia Zoo Learn More Sports Liu Sharks vs Norfolk St. Spartans Learn More Arts and Entertainment Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt Spring Fest Learn More Arts and Entertainment 2025 Graphic Design Graduates’ Gala Learn More Arts and Entertainment ODU Knowledge & Creativity Expo Learn More Arts and Entertainment Five Dollar Comedy presents Harold: A Comedy in Three Parts at The Push Comedy Theater Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Kick Back (April) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Second Wind at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Community Engagement Street Team at St. Columba Ecumenical Ministries Learn More Arts and Entertainment New! Homeschool Garden Stewards: Garden Budburst Learn More Arts and Entertainment Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of her Smile Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Spring STEAM Homeschool Day Learn More Arts and Entertainment Spring Family Field Day Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Big Lebowski at The Naro! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise Learn More Sports Liu Sharks vs Norfolk St. Spartans Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Big Lebowski at The Naro! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Teacher’s Pet – An Improv Comedy Show at The Push Comedy Theater Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Jam: Women’s Diversity Jam! Learn More Brewery Events Friday Night Live Musci at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Mighty Joshua, LionsBridge at The Annex Learn More Family Friendly 8th Annual Bunny Brew Ha Hop Learn More Sports Liu Sharks vs Norfolk St. Spartans Learn More Arts and Entertainment Jr Master Gardners April Series Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Vault – Andy Harris: Little Flowers That Follow Me Everywhere Learn More Arts and Entertainment No BS! Brass with the Bread Collectors Learn More Arts and Entertainment Flourish: An Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks Learn More Arts and Entertainment Dazed and Confused at The Naro Learn More Arts and Entertainment Climate Fresk workshop Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Church Street Jazz Series Lindsey Webster Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Rope Making at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Underwater Mapping at Nauticus Learn More Arts and Entertainment Train Rides with the Easter Bunny Learn More Brewery Events Adults only Easter Egg Hunt! Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Easter Holiday Buffet Learn More Holiday Easter Celebration at Wave Church Learn More Arts and Entertainment Smell Like A Sturgeon Learn More Arts and Entertainment Dry Landand Melanie Howdershell Music at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Nascar Jones Show: Comedy Talk Show at The Push Comedy Theater Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Easter Signature Brunch Cruise Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Easter Day 2 Course Meal Learn More Arts and Entertainment Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Hank’s Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Industry Night at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Easter Sunday Flow VIRTUAL Learn More Arts and Entertainment Easter Sunday Flow Learn More Arts and Entertainment Lunch and Learn: “B2B” BACK TO BASICS: Sales Objections Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment A Night at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis Learn More Arts and Entertainment One Man’s Trash – Railroad Aerial Arts Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sincerely, Spring 2025 Senior Exhibition Learn More Arts and Entertainment SOUNDS MADE UP: Real Stories & Improvised Musical Comedy at The Push Comedy Theater Learn More Arts and Entertainment End of the Month Happy Hour at Gather Norfolk! Learn More Arts and Entertainment Virginia International Tattoo Learn More Arts and Entertainment Virginia Opera presents Loving V. Virginia Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ Creatures of the Naro Learn More Arts and Entertainment Family Twilight Trek Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis Learn More Arts and Entertainment 72nd Annual Parade of Nations Learn More Brewery Events Party for the Pint-Sized at Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment NoCo Spring Wine Fest Learn More Being On The Water Celebrate Trails Day on the ERT Learn More Arts and Entertainment Summer Sip & Paint Learn More Arts and Entertainment Native Plant Workshop- Members Only Learn More Being On The Water Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Neuroscience of Mindfulness Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Neuroscience of Mindfulness Learn More Arts and Entertainment 2025 Senior Olympics Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Screening with Q&A Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Forum: Bob and Lee Woodruff Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Tallis Scholars Learn More Arts and Entertainment Bob & Lee Woodruff Learn More Arts and Entertainment All Elite Wrestling Learn More Arts and Entertainment Ghost Funk Orchestra at The Annex Learn More
