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Girl Scouts is where she’ll explore her interests, build real-life skills, and grow her confidence alongside friends who cheer her on every step of the way. Choose from one of these options to register for a free Discover event, and see how much fun you’ll have as a Girl Scout.
Make a fun and festive fall home for the fairies and gnomes in your garden! Recommended for ages 4+ with some chaperone assistance. Program includes small figurine pieces that are not suitable for children under age 4. . All attending adults […]
There will be lots of activities for all ages of the family. Join us for a safe and fun day of activities with family and friends. Families will enjoy games, prizes, raffles, music and more! Bring the kids and enjoy […]
Bring your 18-month to 3-year-old little critters to the WOW Children’s Garden for hands-on, sensory-based exploration! This program is also a great opportunity for attending chaperones to learn how to incorporate nature play and exploration with their little ones. Recommended […]
Join every Saturday, weather permitting, for the LIVE.LIFE.FRESH • Boom Box Bike Ride. *NEW* for 2026: Meet us at the ERT Trailside Headquarters building, at the intersection of Orapax Street and Raleigh Avenue at 10 AM. The large parking lot […]
Come watch classic Winnie the Pooh shorts, snack on sweet treats, and make a delightful craft. Oh, bother!
Design and build structures using BUILD materials such as Lincoln Logs, Keva Planks, Power Clix, Goobis and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations. With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills.
Discover tools that support mental health and wellbeing. Gathering information, ask questions, and connect with services that promote resilience, balance and self-care.
What do you want to make today? At Open Studio, all the art supplies are available for your artist to make anything they want, any way they want! Our facilitators are there to lend a hand with ideas, problem-solving, techniques […]
Calling all beginner sewists (ages 13-25)! Join RMP Maker Studio for some introductory sewing programs designed for teens/young adults on select Saturdays at noon. As an added bonus, pizza will be served at the end of each session. September - Lavender […]
Norfolk Animal Care Center's Waggin' Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry is on the road, bringing free pet food, supplies and resources to Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library on Saturday, October 10 from noon to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last). https://www.norfolk.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=15270
Back by popular demand, the Norfolk Master Gardeners are stopping by the Downtown Branch Library to teach us about microgreens! Come and learn about these tasty, tiny, nutrient-packed greens. Take advantage of the walk-up, make-and-take station to make a terrarium […]
Join us one Saturday a month to watch a movie and enjoy a snack that highlights a world culture. Questions? Call 757-441-1750 or email kelsie.roper@norfolk.gov
**Free & Open to the Public** Visit Norfolk’s oldest homes and hear stories of the families that shaped the city. Some of Norfolk’s oldest homes still stand today, offering a glimpse into the city’s past. This tour explores stately mansions, […]
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. […]
Welcome back, friends, are you here to answer the call? Join us once more for our darkest tradition, on October 10th, for an evening of entertainment, vendors and more! Â Live music by Not Those Girls from 6-9PM Â Silent art auctionVendors […]
Are you ready to scream for clean this October? While we build our car wash to be inviting and fun, Tunnel of Terror may not be suitable for young children or those who scare easily. Jump scares, dressed-up team members, […]
Performance at 6pm & 8pm​$24 Member/$30 Not-Yet Members An immersive theatrical event, 12 of Poe’s stories and poems are adapted and performed throughout the museum bringing Poe’s elegant prose and old world feel to Norfolk with a modern day perspective. This […]
The Haunted Norfolk Tour will walk you through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; from ghost stories and real life tragedies, to experiments from another dimension. We’ll crawl the depths of Norfolk and explore all the spooky charm it has to offer. […]