Good morning, Norfolk.

Virginia Zoo will host its final event of 2025 — Noon Year's Eve — on Dec.

31 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the zoo; families can join early celebrations with dancing, music, and free sparkling cider while the zoo kicks off its 125th anniversary.

NORAD will track Santa on Dec.

24—its 70th year of live updates from 4 a.m. to midnight MST—via phone, website, mobile app, and social media, continuing a tradition that started in 1955.

On Monday, Dec. 22, the Interior Department suspended work on Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project off the Virginia Beach coast, citing national security risks flagged in classified defense reports — a 90-day halt that Dominion warned could affect grid reliability and jobs.

Driver Improvement Course

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your DMV order with a course and receive your Certificate of Completion the same day.

Black Homeschoolers Meet Up

9:30-11:30 a.m. — Virginia Zoo — Free entry — Connect with fellow Black homeschoolers while children play in a welcoming outdoor environment.

A Sherlock Carol

7:30-9 p.m. — Virginia Stage Company — Tickets from $104 — Experience a captivating rendition of a classic tale at the Wells Theatre.

Driver Improvement Course

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown — $68 cash or money order — Complete your driver improvement course and receive your certificate the same day.

Fonville x Fribush featuring Morgan Burrs

8-11 p.m. — The Annex — No cover — Experience the funky sounds of the Hammond organ with live performances by Sam Fribush and Morgan Burrs.

R&B Only Live

8-11 p.m. — The NorVa — $55-$110 General Admission, $80-$160 VIP — Experience a high-energy night of R&B music from past to present with singing and dancing.

Norfolk Admirals vs. Wheeling Nailers - Union & Trades Night

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Norfolk Scope Arena — $31 tickets with processing fee — Family fun and fundraising with games, food, and community spirit.