Things to do in Norfolk
Things to do in Norfolk, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Attucks gallery opens 'Jazz Got Loose' show Friday, Oct. 30
Jazz Got Loose, a juried show of Hampton Roads artists, opens with a free reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at The Gallery at the Attucks. It runs through April 10.
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Things to do
Things to do in Norfolk this month: October 2026
Late October in Norfolk: Fleet Fest Oct. 24, trunk or treats across the city, Pranks on the Plaza and Treats on Tracks Oct. 29, and a free waste drop-off Oct. 31.
Trails
Parks and trails in Norfolk
Norfolk has 7.3 miles of free Chesapeake Bay beach, the 10.5-mile Elizabeth River Trail, a Northside Park bike trail and fenced dog parks. Parks: 757-823-4291.
Fall festivals
Fall festivals and pumpkin patches in Norfolk 2026
Norfolk fall festivals: harvest and fall festivals at city rec centers Oct. 22 and 28, Fleet Fest Oct. 24, Beats and Treats Oct. 30, UpCycle Festival Nov. 14. Most free.
Halloween
Halloween events in Norfolk 2026: trunk or treats, parties
Halloween 2026 in Norfolk: city trunk or treats Oct. 26-30, Pranks on the Plaza Oct. 29, the Chrysler's free festival Oct. 25 and Beats and Treats Oct. 30.
Downtown Norfolk
A guide to downtown Norfolk: waterfront, NEON District, parking
Downtown Norfolk guide: Town Point Park, Waterside, Nauticus, the NEON arts district, free two-hour garage parking, The Tide, the ferry and the free F.R.E.D. cart.
Free things to do
Free things to do in Norfolk: museums, beaches, trails, events
Free in Norfolk: the Chrysler Museum, MacArthur Memorial and Hermitage, glassmaking demos, 7 miles of beach, the Elizabeth River Trail, library programs and festivals.
