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Voted #1 Butterfly House and Garden by USA TODAY 10BEST! Open: June 14 - September 30 Our Summer Butterfly House offers an up-close look at native butterflies in a vibrant, enclosed habitat filled with nectar-rich plants. Originally a temporary exhibit in 2009, […]
Join us for a day of fun and adventure at one of our Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast events. Learn about our programs, plus get a free patch and activity kit to take home!
To celebrate National Library Card Month, take part in a 2D scavenger hunt, I Spy style! Complete a different hunt each week for a small prize!
Cirque de Paris makes its return to Norfolk, VA with an ALL-NEW show for 2026  Experience the magic, wonder, and breathtaking artistry direct from Paris to your hometown Step inside an ALL-NEW 2026 immersive Big Top spectacular and witness Europe’s most […]
Enjoy meeting your favorite princess or prince on our Norfolk Meet Your Princess Lunch Cruise. You'll enjoy familiar songs from your favorite princesses while they walk the decks, and take photos with you. This lunch cruise includes a child-friendly lunch […]
We feed clothe & educate. Lets transform lives together. We can make a huge impact, improve the health & literacy our communities together. “Friends don’t let friends go hungry in the 757 “ "Continuing what our ancestors Started" through love […]
Between the Lines is an empowering and enchanting story for anyone who has struggled to find their place in the world. An outsider in a new town and a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, […]
It's Suicide Prevention Month! Join us on Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 3-6pm at Maker's Craft Brewery, 735 E 23rd St, Norfolk to bring awareness to Suicide with the 2nd Annual Ladybug Flight. The Ladybug Flight starts at 3pm. The […]
Explore the Garden’s 7 miles of paved pathways. It’s a great way to enjoy the landscape and get some exercise. Free with Garden Admission Children under 16 must ride with a parent or adult. Bike riders under 14 must wear helmets. […]