Norfolk: Free Things To Do
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Barnes & Noble TCCWeekly storytimes with different themes. Contact the bookstore for a current schedule.Barnes & Noble at TCC MacArthur Center Bookstore 300 Monticello Ave Norfolk, VA, 23510(757) 625-3459
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Barry Art Museum at ODUThe Barry Art Museum is operated by the Old Dominion University Museum Foundation, in partnership with Old Dominion University. Admission is Free. Public programs and activities are offered.Barry Art Museum 1075 W. 43rd Street Norfolk, VA 23529757-683-6200
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Cannonball TrailFollow markers through Town Point Park and Downtown Norfolk on the self-guided tour. Download map on the website link.Freemason Street Reception Center for the Cannonball Trail 401 E. Freemason St Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 441-1526
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Chrysler MuseumArt Museum. General admission is free. Free Family Activities and Programs. Regularly Scheduled Free Admission/Family Weekend. Summer Camps available. Participant in Blue Star Museum Program. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 12-5pm.
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d’Art Centerd'Art Center hosts art exhibitions, houses gallery and studio spaces with on-site resident artists to interact with, and provides interactive programming. The center also offers art-focused summer camp programming for ages 6-13 in June - August, and children's workshops and classes for ages 6+!NEON District 740 Boush Street Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 625-4211
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Fort NorfolkThe last remaining harbor front fort from the time of George Washington. Free admission.
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Freemason PlaygroundThe Freemason Playground is fully accessible and designed for children ages 5 to 12. The playground features a colorful nautical themed ship sailing on a sea of blue rubberized safety play surface.312 W. Bute Street Norfolk, VA 23510
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Hampton Roads Naval MuseumMuseum follows the extensive history of the fleet in Hampton Roads. Free Admission. Seasonal Family Programming.
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Home Depot Kids WorkshopsFree Hands-On Workshops for Kids ages 5-12. Registration is recommended, they often fill up!Locations throughout Hampton Roads, see website for the closest store.
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Janaf Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes.
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Little Creek Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes.
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Lowe’s DIY Kids’ WorkshopsFree Hand-On Building Clinics for Kids. Registration is recommended, these do fill up!Locations throughout Hampton Roads, VA
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MacArthur CenterFree Indoor Play Area inside MacArthur Center: The Looney Tunes Play Port.
Seasonal Free Family Programming. Movie theater, restaurants.
Birthday party and special event space available in the Live 360 Studio. -
MacArthur MemorialMemorial 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.MacArthur Memorial, MacArthur Square 198 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA 23510(757) 441-2965
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Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes. Children's Indoor Play Area.
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Meadowbrook ParkShaded playground for ages 2-12, fenced dog park, half basketball court.1625 W. Little Creek Road Norfolk VA
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Mermaids On ParadeBeginning 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.
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Moses Myers HouseHistoric home. Free admission and guided tours.
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Naval Station Norfolk MWRMilitary Families - Activities through your local Morale, Welfare & Recreation Office. Youth athletics. Swim Lessons. Summer camp ages 5-12.
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Norfolk FesteventsNorfolk Festevents organizes special events, concerts, festivals and more in the City of Norfolk. Town Point Park has interactive water fountains the kids can play in. Many festival/events are free or low cost.Town Point Park and Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk VA(757) 441-2345
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Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor HouseHistoric home. Free admission and guided tours.
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Norfolk Police & Fire Rescue MuseumHistory of police force and fire rescue in Norfolk. Free admission, donations are appreciated.
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Norfolk Premium Outlets PlaygroundOutdoor gated playground within the grounds of the Norfolk Premium Outlets.
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Norfolk Public LibraryFree Library Programs and Services including storytimes, classes for all ages, and homework assistance.
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Norfolk Southern MuseumOver 180 years of railroad history. Free admission.3 Commercial Place, Ground Floor Norfolk, VA 23510
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Ocean View Station MuseumLocal museum in Ocean View, Norfolk
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Park Place Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Richard A. Tucker Memorial LibraryNow open! A significant book collection of more than 30,000 popular and classic fiction and nonfiction titles, and other materials for all ages. Computer Lab with 24 computers, African American Collection, Meeting Room, Collaboration Room, Two Study Rooms, Teen Reading Area, Reading Patio, Children’s Library with a Playscape and KidZone, A 5000 Square Foot Nature Explorium, an outdoor classroom with active learning stations that will offer a way to connect learning, literacy, and an appreciation of nature as a regular part of a library visit for children and families.2350 Berkley Avenue Ext. Norfolk VA
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Sheriff Joe Baron Summer CampOpen to all Norfolk students, ages 9-14. There are 5 weeks of camp programming offered including a sports camp and day camp. Free!
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Slover LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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The Big Free BookstoreBooks are available for all ages. Two books per person, per household (not all members of the household need to be present). Visit up to two times per week. Spread the word! A program of Reach Reads.The Big Free Bookstore Military Circle Mall 880 N. Military Hwy, Suite 1015 Norfolk, VA 23502(757) 627-4722
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The Elizabeth River TrailScenic trail through areas of Norfolk with markers providing area history.Norfolk, VA
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Van Wyck Branch LibraryActivities, Events, and Storytimes
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Weyanoke Bird and Wildflower SanctuaryThe Sanctuary covers about eight acres of land in the western edge of the West Ghent neighborhood. It is open to the public from 9 AM on Saturday until 6 PM on Sunday (5 PM in the winter months).1501 Armistead Bridge Rd Norfolk, VA(757) 364-9406
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