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in Norfolk
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Norfolk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nauticus is preparing for its largest holiday experience ever as Winterfest on the Wisconsin will expand into a new 30,000 sq. ft. indoor Kingdom of the Snow Queen adventure—featuring a talking polar bear, life-sized nutcrackers, and a wise old owl—and a free walking light trail along the river that will shine every night throughout the season. Tickets go on sale in October and the event will run on select nights from November 14 through December 31 while the Battleship Wisconsin will dazzle with over 2 million holiday lights. City of Norfolk
- ➤ On October 1, the Gallery at the Attucks hosted an opening reception for 'Black Voices & Visions' as part of Arts & Humanities Month—offering free access to all attendees—while showcasing diverse artistic voices. City of Norfolk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norfolk priced $256.11 million in general obligation bonds to finance over $200 million in capital projects and refinance $78.23 million in bonds, saving $2.15 million in debt service costs while the bonds will close on October 15. The transaction included the first tender exchange by a locality in Virginia — a move that may give the city extra flexibility for future refinancing. City of Norfolk
- ➤ Residents in Hampton Roads reported receiving politically focused newspapers like South Tidewater News and The Virginia Independent in their mailboxes this election season, noting the content strongly favored one political party. An investigation linked the publications to Metric Media LLC— a company with partisan ties—raising concerns about the use of print media for political campaigns. WAVY
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35th Annual Virginia Children's Festival
10 AM – 3 PM — Town Point Park — Free entry — A fun-filled day for families with interactive activities, performances, and workshops focused on children 10 and younger.
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Driver Improvement Class
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Enhance your driving skills and obtain your completion certificate in one day.
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Holy Convocation 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — 2800 Chesapeake Blvd, Norfolk, VA — Free entry — Experience a powerful move of God at ELIM Holy Convocation led by renowned speakers.
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Taylor Rave: A Night of Taylor Swift Remixes
10 p.m. — The NorVa — Age 16+ — Experience an electrifying night filled with Taylor Swift remixes, lasers, and neon lights.
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Soweto Gospel Choir Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — Ticket prices to be determined — Experience the spellbinding harmonies of a multi-GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning choir as they tour the U.S.
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20th Annual Virginia Beach Golf Tournament
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Virginia Beach National Golf Club — $100–$120 per player — Tee off for a good cause and enjoy a day filled with prizes and camaraderie.
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Everclear Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The NorVa — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 30 years of rock with Everclear in a high-energy comeback show.
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Joel Ross Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Attucks Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the lush sound of vibraphonist Joel Ross, a Blue Note artist redefining the vibes.
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CommUNITY Play-In and Sing Along
4:30-6 p.m. — Booker T. Washington High School — Free entry — Celebrate peace, inclusion, and unity through music, dance, and spoken word in a vibrant community gathering.
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Dementia Caregiver Workshop
Join Certified Dementia Caregiver Specialist, Marcia Futterman Brodie of Marcia Trains on Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 9:30 a.m.-noon for the Dementia Caregiver Workshop to be held at Aviva Pembroke, 373 Constitution Ave, Virginia Beach. The workshop is designed to help participants gain a better understanding and practical strategies to support those affected by the changes that occur in the brain. The goal of this workshop, taught by Brodie, who has completed Certified Independent Positive Approach to Care™ training, is to demonstrate to caregivers how individuals with cognitive impairment hear, see, and comprehend, as well as how these same caregivers can provide support.
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