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
RESOURCES Student Group-Friendly Restaurants
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Events
Sports ODU Men’s Basketball vs. Texas State Learn More Family Friendly NEON District Committee Meeting Learn More Arts and Entertainment MAMA-Girl! Retrospective Exhibit Learn More Arts and Entertainment 2025 Diversity Gallery at Norfolk Botanical Garden Learn More Arts and Entertainment COVA & Candles: Valentine’s/ Galantines Day Candle Workshop Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sporacle Events Pub Trivia Night Learn More Brewery Events Sporcle Events Pub Trivia Night Learn More Arts and Entertainment All Salt, Cosmic Strain, Shower Cry Learn More Arts and Entertainment Tap Into Virginia Opera Learn More Arts and Entertainment Nutrition And Mindfulness Learn More Arts and Entertainment 5th Annual For the Love of Beer Learn More Arts and Entertainment Winter Market at Afterglow Learn More Arts and Entertainment Last Fair Deal (Grateful Dead tribute) Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sweetheart Saturday Learn More Arts and Entertainment Winter Woodland Tree Walk: Garden Program at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yin + Chocolate Tasting Learn More Arts and Entertainment Galantines Day Vintage Pop-Up Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Industry Night at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Diehn Concert Series: DoosTrio Learn More Arts and Entertainment Cruise Norfolk Kick-Off Learn More Arts and Entertainment Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing Learn More Arts and Entertainment STL Book Club – God Of The Woods Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery Learn More Arts and Entertainment Rom Com Trivia Night Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga at Eleanor’s Bookstore Learn More Arts and Entertainment Jerry Cantrell at NorVa Learn More Arts and Entertainment Candlelight Yoga With Live Music Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Story Exchange Learn More Arts and Entertainment What’s Your Story? Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Princess Diaries- Galantine’s Day Learn More Arts and Entertainment IN THE RED & BROWN WATER Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sid & Nancy Valentine’s Day at Naro Learn More Arts and Entertainment Valentine’s Day Dinner at The Veil Learn More Arts and Entertainment My Bloody Valentine Drag Extravaganza Learn More Arts and Entertainment Valentine’s Day Promo Learn More Perfect Dates Facials, Stretch, & Yoga – Valentine’s Day Learn More Arts and Entertainment Valentine’s Signature Dinner Cruise Learn More Arts and Entertainment NOICE 2025! NFK’s Indie Comics Expo Learn More Arts and Entertainment Church Street Jazz Series Paula Atherton Learn More Arts and Entertainment February Discovery Day- African American Scientists & Inventors Day Learn More Arts and Entertainment Kenny and Luke’s Country Beach Party Learn More Arts and Entertainment Galantines Market at The Veil Learn More Arts and Entertainment Galentine’s Day Spa Party Learn More Arts and Entertainment Digital Camera Basics Bootcamp Learn More Arts and Entertainment Galantines Gala Market at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Norfolk Forum: Angela Hucles Mangano Learn More Arts and Entertainment Connections Play Date Learn More Arts and Entertainment Young People’s Concert: The Orchestra Moves Learn More
