How do you say HOLIDAYS?

Nawfick. Norfolk. Norf*ck. No matter how you say it, Norfolk means happy holidays. From millions of twinkling lights to festive waterfront nights, we’re wrapping the best attractions, restaurants, and experiences of the season into a merry trip that makes the holidays in Norfolk the gift that keeps on giving.

HOLIDAY HITS

Norfolk’s Best Holiday Attractions

The holiday season is here, and with it brings a whole host of fun activities! Norfolk is known for its unique holiday events, from dazzling light displays to parades on both the streets and water.
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Norfolk’s Holiday Gift Guide

Norfolk is a one-stop shop for all your holiday gift-buying needs this season. We’ve rounded up some of the most unique Norfolk gifts shops for this holiday season!
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Norfolk Holiday Bucket List

If you haven’t yet spent a holiday weekend in Norfolk, you’re in for a festive treat. There’s many ways to get in the spirit of the season, like watching colorful sparkles bounce on the water from a historic battleship.
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Events

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Happy Hour at the Pagoda and Garden

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Winterfest on the Wisconsin

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Dominion Energy Garden of Lights – 30th Anniversary

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A Merry Little Christmas Carol

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Elf Door Discovery

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Handel’s Messiah

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A Sherlock Carol

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Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

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Maysa Holiday Concert at Brothers

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New Year’s Eve Live! at Waterside District

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Norfolk New Year’s Eve Signature Brunch Cruise

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Norfolk New Year’s Eve Signature Dinner Cruise

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NYD Yoga Bash @ The Annex

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Self Care Sunday

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Valentine’s Signature Dinner Cruise

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Restaurants

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

Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse

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Elation Brewing

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Benchtop Craft Brewing Company

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Gershwin’s

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Grain

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Handsome Biscuit

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Guides & Itineraries

Waterways to Freedom

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Must Seas: Outdoor Recreation Edition

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Armed Forces Memorial Guide

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Norfolk’s Cannonball Trail

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Norfolk Rack Card

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Tales by Rails Guide

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Civil War Sites in Norfolk

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Virginia International Tattoo

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Must Seas: Cuisine & Cocktails Edition

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Must Seas: Quick Getaway Edition

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Must Seas: Nightlife Edition

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Must Seas: LGBTQ+ Edition

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Must Seas: Sports Edition

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Must Seas: Shopping Edition

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Must Seas: Multicultural Edition

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Must Seas: Perfect Dates Edition

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Must Seas: Being on the Water Edition

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Must Seas: Family Time Edition

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Norfolk Coloring Sheet

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Must Seas: Vacation Edition

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Must Seas: Staycation Edition

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Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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Must Seas: History Edition

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City Guide

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