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Norfolk VA is home to intriguing historical attractions, world-class museums, delicious restaurants, and unique retail shops. Visitors will find it easy to reach all that Norfolk VA has to offer; most places are within a short walking distance, car or train ride! 

Fine Dining

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Local Eats in Ocean View / East Beach

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Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

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Seafood in the City

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Fishing

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Marinas

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Shop Like a Local

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Learn to Sail

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Water Sport Rentals

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Harbor Cruises

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Brew Norfolk

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Shopping in Norfolk

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Sports in Norfolk

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Nightlife in Norfolk

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LGBTQ+ Things To Do In Norfolk

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Multicultural Experiences in Norfolk

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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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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Outdoor Dining

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Wine and Wineries

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Golf Courses

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Outdoor Firepits

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Perfect Dates In Norfolk

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Our Beaches

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Group Packages

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Weekend Away

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Cruise Information

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Open Late

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Coffee and Desserts

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LGBTQ+ Resources

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African American History in Norfolk

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Admirals Hockey

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Live Music

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Museums

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Performing Arts

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Being On The Water In Norfolk

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Featured

Shop Like a Local for the Holidays!

Norfolk is a one-stop shop for all your holiday gift-buying needs this season. From the locally-focused Selden Market to Norfolk Premium Outlets and all the small businesses in between, Norfolk has plenty of options. We’ve rounded up some of the most unique Norfolk gifts shops for this holiday season!
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Decked-Out 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. Here are some unique activities and events to spice up your holiday season.
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It’s Festival Season!

From early spring through mid-winter, Norfolk plays host to a wealth of premier festivals and special events, providing entertaining, culturally enriched experiences for individuals and families alike.
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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

Nov272024

Pierce The Veil

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Aug272024
Jan252025

dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space

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Admirals Hockey

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Oct182024
Apr122025

Norfolk Admirals Hockey 2024-25

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Nov232024
Nov302024

The 10th Annual Great Hot Cocoa War in Downtown Norfolk

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Nov082024
Jan052025

Dominion Energy Garden of Lights – 30th Anniversary

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Mar062024
Dec042024

Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s

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Nov272024

Pierce The Veil

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Nov152024
Jan012025

Winterfest on the Wisconsin

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Apr132024
Jan052025

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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Sep272024
May102025

MAMA-Girl! Retrospective Exhibit

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Nov182024
Dec312024

Elf Door Discovery

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Nov282024

A Yogi Thanksgiving

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Feb082024
Dec052024

Thursday Open Mic Night

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Mar142024
Dec192024

Trivia Thursdays

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Nov292024

The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show

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Nov152024
Dec012024

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

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Mar082024
Dec272024

Friday Night Live Music at COVA

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Nov292024
Dec292024

Miracle Pop-Up!

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Nov302024

VSO: A Gospel Christmas

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Nov302024

Norfolk Candle Small Business Saturday

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Nov302024

THREE Year Birthday Par-tay!

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Jul212024
Jun152025

Industry Night at COVA

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May052024
Dec212024

Board Game Sunday’s at COVA

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Mar032024
Dec012024

Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Dec012024

History Speaks: Let’s Have a Ball

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Jul152024
Dec162024

Downtown Norfolk Civic League

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Dec022024

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

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Apr152024
Apr152025

Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Jul152024
Dec302024

Beat the Monday Blues with Brews (and pizza)!

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Mar182024
Dec232024

Music Bingo

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Dec032024

Prenatal

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Dec032024

The Kingdom Choir

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Dec032024

STL Book Club – Living Tidal

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Jun182024
Dec172024

Trivia Night Hosted by Beach Trivia

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Dec042024
Dec292024

A Sherlock Carol

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Dec042024

Oyster Ornament Workshop

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Dec052024

The Nutcracker World Ballet Company

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Dec052024
Dec082024

Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance

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Dec052024

DISNEY ON ICE

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Dec062024

Ghent Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Dec062024
Dec242024

Naro Cinema Festive Features for the Holidays

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Dec062024
Dec142024

Holiday Cabaret: The Eras Show

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Dec062024
Dec082024

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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Dec062024

CECE WINANS CHRISTMAS

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Dec072024

HOLIDAY YULE LOG BONFIRE & HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE

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Dec072024

NoCo Holiday Wine Fest

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Dec072024

Holly and Houseplants at Selden Market

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Dec072024
Dec082024

23rd Annual Fair Trade Festival at Elation Brewing

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Dec072024

A Storyland Christmas

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Dec072024

Classical Christmas in Norfolk

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Dec072024

Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market

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Dec072024

Hermitage Holiday Village

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Dec072024

Yoga at Neptune’s Fury

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Dec082024

Ghent Holiday Market

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Dec082024

Fanciful Fig Antique Market

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Dec082024

The Virginia Chorale presents Sing We Nowell

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Dec092024
Dec152024

Ghent Cocktail Week

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Dec122024

Steve-O

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Dec122024

STEVE-O

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The Latest

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October Event Guide 2021

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Guides & Itineraries

Follow us to Norfolk’s best restaurants, attractions and more!

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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