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May Day Celebration at The Hermitage Museum & Gardens

May 5, 2023

May Day 2023 Hermitage Museum

Join the Hermitage Collective to welcome the warm weather and enjoy a day full of traditional, spring-inspired activities!

Where: Hermitage Museum & Gardens 7637 North Shore Road Norfolk, VA 23505

When: Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 12-3pm.

Cost: Free to everyone – guests are encouraged to consider a donation at the door

Enjoy special activities from:
Norfolk Master Gardeners
Lil Truck of Tools
Plant Norfolk
A book swap with Eleanor’s Norfolk
Outside the Lines art studio
Rich Gray Paper Arts
Hunter House Victorian Museum

Also featuring:
A May Pole!
Tunes by DJ Ryan Thomas
Selfie Station + bubble station + chalk art station
Lawn Games
Spring Themed Art Activities
Garden Tours
Food/Drink: Grab a bite to eat at Sour Street Pizza, Hola Snacks, Lolly’s Creamery, and Kona Ice. Delectable mini-cakes will be available from Pownd Cakes by Jen. Purchase a bloody Mary, craft beer or kid-friendly drinks from the bar.
Book Swap: To participate in the book swap, bring one of your favorite (preferably used) books of any genre to trade for another book! All ages are welcome to participate.

*Please note that there will be no on-site parking.  Guests are invited to park throughout the neighborhood.

More Information & Updates: CLICK HERE

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Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Categories: Events and Free!

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