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Historic theater and home to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the Virginia Opera.
Seasonally on select dates in September/October. The Haunted Norfolk Tour themes are of an adult nature, and include references to ghosts, murders, suicides, and other treachery. It is at a parent’s discretion as to whether their child is mature enough for this content. 90 minute walking tour.
2025 Pricing: $25 adults, $20 children
Seasonally, on select dates in October. The Norfolk Masonic Temple transforms into the Haunted Temple. Actors take on the roles of creepy clowns, spirits, ghosts, and undead to bring the visitor’s nightmares to life, and the state-of-the-art animatronics and special effects ram up the terror. Recommended for ages 13+
2025 Pricing: $25 Cash, $25+fee Credit
2025 Dates: Friday–Sunday, October 10 - November 1. Beginning at 7pm
Historic home with art galleries, gardens, woodlands and wetlands. Art classes, family programming, camps and more in the newly renovated Visual Arts Studio!

If you'd like to see their film, you can find it on our website and Instagram for some inspiration!
The Hunter House Victorian Museum serves as a rich example of Victorian decorative arts and architecture. Guests are invited to meet the Hunters as they tour two floors of the home, which feature the Hunter family's collection of furniture, books, decorative objects, and more. Join us and transport yourself to the splendor and opulence of the Victorian Era! Storytime and special events for children and families are available.
Hurrah Players Ages 5+, Performing Arts programs for Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre, & Inclusive/Adaptive Classes. TV & Film Academy programs are now also available for ages 12-19. Summer/Spring Break Camps available.
The oppotunity to take such a wide range of developmental classwork for one price is amazing. The performance directors are fair, and provide constructive ways of growing in their role, and to the next level of performance in general.
I have been so impressed with the staff who pour their knowledge and love for theater into the children- its no wonder their roster of those 'who made it' is as long as it is!
Thank you, Hurrah!
On a separate note, this space being available for local students with interest in theatre and film is an incredible opportunity! So much thought was put into this space and into helping expand the skills and talent of Hampton Roads! This will be a strong addition to the community and will promote incredible opportunities!
Additionally, our experience with The Hurrah Players' musical productions has been exceptional. Every performance we've attended has been of the highest quality, showcasing professionalism and talent. I am grateful for the opportunities they offer and look forward to continued involvement in the future. Highly recommend!
Activities, Events, and Storytimes.
Just Birdies is an immersive multi-sport simulator venue that offers a wide range of sports experiences as well as a selection of delicious food and refreshments, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a fun-filled day with friends, family, or colleagues. While specializing in golf, our cutting-edge simulators also feature other popular sports like soccer, baseball, and more, providing a realistic and interactive environment for practice or play.
Local Artist. Vibrant Florals and Evocative Landscapes.
Kelsey Courage is a metalsmith and mixed media artist.
An upscale boutique experience without the upscale price tag. Buying and selling the best, pre-loved children's and maternity items. Buy, sell and trade your gently used children's items.
Unique quality handmade items. Now offering vintage clothing and housewares, too. Art Classes for All Ages
Martial Arts instruction ages 4+. Kobukan Martial Arts Academy is a family-oriented academy offering Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, Tai chi & Wellness. Birthday parties available.
We offer support for a variety of needs, including trauma,
- Faith-based counseling
- Creative Arts Interventions (Music, Art, Dance Therapy
- Individual, Group, Couples, and Family Therapy
- Grief & Loss
- Life Transitions
- Sexually reactive behaviors
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Military clients
- Trauma & PTSD
- Depression & Anxity
- ADHD and so much more.
Our therapeutic modalities encompass individual, group, and family therapy, as well as dance/movement therapy and creative arts (music, art, poetry, drama).
Ludus Ferocia is a mixed-weapons fencing club based in Norfolk, VA. Our areas of study are in Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) and Japanese Sword Arts (JSA). We openly welcome and compete with other weapon-based martial arts systems outside of what we teach. Ludus Ferocia is a sparring-centric school that focuses on the application of historical techniques more-so than just the performance of them.
Free Indoor Play Area inside MacArthur Center: The Play Port.
Seasonal Free Family Programming. Movie theater, restaurants.
Birthday party and special event space available in the Live 360 Studio.
Memorial to General MacArthur and the millions of American men and women who served in the US Armed Forces from the Civil War through the Korean War.
Special Education Advocates meet with parents of students with disabilities to assist them with navigating through the school system to determine an appropriate education program which will meet their child’s needs. The Advocate will provide assistance and education with the Individualized Education Plan, (IEP) or 504 Plan. The goal of Marage Homes is to help parents become self-advocates so that their child(ren) will stay in school and reach their educational goals.
Paint your own Norfolk Mermaid! Walk-ins welcome but reservations are recommended. Birthday parties available.
Beginning at Nauticus, three separate trails take you along the Elizabeth River past Waterside, to the heart of downtown or to the Chrysler Museum while telling local history from the perspective of the 26 Mermaid statues along the trail.
This summer your child can discover the fascinating world of microbiology at our Summer Microbiology Camp for students in grades 4-6!
Held at Old Dominion University, this hands-on camp teaches students to use microscopes, grow bacterial cultures, and identify unknown microbes. Campers will explore industrial applications by using microbes to make sauerkraut and other food products. They will also develop social skills as they work with other children to investigate a bacterial outbreak.
While on campus they will have opportunities to experience campus life by visiting the university dining hall, touring campus, and engaging with professors in weekly research symposiums.
The Mighty Monarchs Visual Impairment Adapted Sports Program is a no cost community-based program for youth 6-18 with visual impairments and their friends.
Held on the campus of ODU, this program offers the opportunity for youth with visual impairments to participate in adapted sports, throughout the school year. The mission of the Mighty Monarchs Adapted Sports Program at ODU is to empower youth with visual impairments to be physically active members of their schools and communities.
Free admission during the 2024 Holidays! Multiple operating model railroads will be displayed. Build your own railroad inside the museum using STEM. Fun, entertaining, and educational.











