Things to Do in Norfolk & Ghent – May 2026

Looking for things to do in Norfolk & Ghent this month?
Explore our local events guide featuring community events, arts, festivals, and neighborhood happenings.

Start Your Next Adventure

May is peak “get-out-and-go” season in Ghent and across Norfolk. With longer days and warm evenings, the city fills up with festivals, art markets, live music, waterfront weekends, and neighborhood happenings that make it easy to plan something fun. Whether you’re chasing a big event or keeping it simple with a local stroll and a great meal, May is packed with reasons to enjoy life in and around Ghent.

Explore Living in Ghent

Ghent is one of Norfolk’s most vibrant historic neighborhoods—where art, gardens, architecture, and community come together. While you're exploring local events, you may also want to discover what it’s like to live in Ghent.

Ghent Neighborhood Guide

Learn about the history, lifestyle, parks, and community organizations that make Ghent one of Norfolk’s most beloved neighborhoods.

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Norfolk Relocation Guide

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This Weekend in Ghent

A few can’t-miss highlights to help you plan your weekend.

Plan Your Weekend

Here are the top highlights pulled from this month’s calendar.

May 2026 Events

Chronological, easy-to-scan, and built for weekend planning.

Friday, May 1

Saturday, May 2

SATMay 2

GNL Cleanup

Colley Ave & Westover Ave

  • 8:00 AM
  • Community

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FRIMay 22

Zach Top

Norfolk Scope Arena

  • 7:00 PM
  • Concert

Saturday, May 23

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Looking ahead? See my guide to June events in Norfolk and Ghent →

Coming Soon

A few big things coming up next—worth circling now.

June 2026

Norfolk Tides Home Games Continue

Harbor Park

Summer baseball nights, giveaways, and fireworks weekends—check the schedule for June homestands.

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June 2026

GNL Summer Events

Ghent

Community cleanup + neighborhood social + monthly meeting—great ways to stay connected locally.

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Summer 2026

Team Fred Volunteer Days & Garden Programs

Fred Heutte Garden

Hands-in-the-soil community gardening and seasonal programming—check for upcoming dates.

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Summer 2026

New Shows at SevenVenues

Chrysler Hall • Attucks • Harrison Opera House

Concerts, comedy, Broadway, and special performances—new dates roll out regularly.

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