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All Hands Pottery Studio is a clay studio open to all ability levels specializing in small group and one-on-one classes, workshops and open studio. Ages 12+
AMF Bowling with 60 lanes, an interactive arcade and an on-site Pro Shop. Sports Bar. Birthday Parties Avaialble.
Performance venue and historical landmark in Norfolk.
Bogey's is an interactive indoor miniature golf course in Norfolk, VA. Our facility has 18 indoor holes, 2 outdoor putting greens and a party rental room!
Cooking classes
Performance venue in Norfolk hosting local, national and international performances.
Art Museum. General admission is free. Free family activities including family festivals, story time, pre-k programs, glass-blowing demonstrations and more. Homeschool Studio, Scouts events, summer camps available. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 12-5pm.
Will definitely come back in the future for newer installations.
The staff was very kind, they open the door for you upon arrival and exit. They ask for your zip code at check-in, and give you a visitors guide. The staff are very helpful in answering questions as well. They have a beautiful piano played by some of the most memorable names in classical music, and we asked if someone could play it. They informed us that they have professional pianists come to play it to keep it in good condition. We are looking forward to coming back at a time when we can hear it.
For a free admission, this museum is a must for history lovers!
As someone who works at a Museum, I was surprised that the Chrysler Museum had no security check through to go by with all the precious artifacts they hold inside. I worry that someone could easily get into it!
We rank this as one of our favorite venues in Hampton Roads to film in and highly recommend it to everybody we meet that are still searching for the right venue for them, especially if you love art.
If you'd like to see their film, you can find it on our website and Instagram for some inspiration!
Over 80 arcade games, sport games, skeeball, and pinball, giving everyone in the gang something to enjoy. Party rooms available. Note that this location becomes ages 21+ at 9pm.
🎨 Color Me Mine – Norfolk
Unleash your creativity at Color Me Mine! Our paint-your-own pottery studio is the perfect place for kids (and adults!) to explore their artistic side. Choose from a wide variety of ceramic pieces—like mugs, figurines, plates, and seasonal designs—and paint them with your own colorful touch. We’ll glaze and fire your masterpiece, making it a lasting keepsake!
We welcome walk-ins, birthday parties, family days, field trips, and special events. No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
📍 Located in the heart of Ghent at 1300 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA.
🕒 Open daily – 10 AM - 9 PM
✨ Paint. Relax. Create Memories.
d'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 - 14 in June - August, and children's workshops and classes for ages 6+!
Located within MacArthur Center in Norfolk. Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf, and more. Birthday parties available.
Using blacklights, Glow Golf lights up neon-colored obstacles, golf balls and clubs in a dark, outer-space-like atmosphere. Indoor mini-golf provides year-round fun.
Located within Norfolk Premium Outlets. Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf, and Lazer Maze. Birthday parties available.
Granby Theater is a distinct venue that is available for private functions such as weddings, military command parties, corporate events and birthdays. Special themed events are regularly scheduled and open to the public. Children's summer camp.
Harbor Park is the home of the Norfolk Tides, the Baltimore Orioles AAA baseball team. Harbor Park also hosts NCAA baseball and concerts.
Historic theater and home to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the Virginia Opera.
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!
Boat cruises and parties in the Broad Bay VB and Waterside areas.
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.
Unique quality handmade items. Now offering vintage clothing and housewares, too. Art Classes for All Ages
Norfolk's first climbing gym. Bouldering, yoga, and fitness offered - routes are updated frequently and provide something for all skill levels. Available for birthday parties and special events. Summer camps.
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.
Paint your own Norfolk Mermaid! Walk-ins welcome but reservations are recommended. Birthday parties available.
Norfolk Admirals Professional Ice Hockey Team. Birthday parties available.
Extensive gardens, walking trails and children's programming within WOW (World of Wonder) Children's Garden. Nature focused Classes, Workshops, and Homeschool programs available.
Cooking classes for kids ages 8 and up. Couples cooking classes.






