Community

Each year, Waterside District partners with dozens of community groups, events, and causes to raise awareness in the Hampton Roads region. Using our corporate partnerships, we provide opportunities to bring relevant organizations together.

For specific information on Waterside District community initiatives please contact Janet Aguilar at jaguilar@watersidedistrict.com.

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Downtown Norfolk Waterfront

View of Elizabeth River Waterfront from above The Market.

Downtown Norfolk Waterfront

An urban waterfront that's surrounded by natural beauty.

Serving to link Norfolk's residents, visitors and tourists to Norfolk's rich cultural arts and entertainment community.

SevenVenues

Serving to link Norfolk's residents, visitors and tourists to Norfolk's rich cultural arts and entertainment community.

SevenVenues

Hampton Roads has seven cities and seven venues specifically in Norfolk, Virginia to celebrate and experience world class arts and culture; Attucks Theatre, Chrysler Hall, Harbor Park, Harrison Opera House, Open Air Events, Scope Arena and the Wells Theatre. Waterside District oftentimes partners with SevenVenues on large city events, such as the annual downtown Norfolk Grand Illumination Day Parade, or shows like Cirque du Soleil, to provide locals and visitors with a full dining and entertainment experience.

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Waterside District is proud to have had a strong partnership with Festevents since our opening in 2017. The private not-for-profit organization is dedicated to providing premier special events and celebrations for the resident and guests of the city of Norfolk and Hampton Roads as a whole.

Festevents

Festevents

Norfolk Festevents is dedicated to creating the most dynamic urban waterfront community in America through innovative programming and imaginative uses of its historic waterfront spaces. Adjacent to Waterside District, Town Point Park hosts a series of events that provide local experiences for hundreds of thousands of guests annually. Most notably, Waterside District supports the Virginia Wine Festivals in the Fall and Spring, as well as Harborfest weekend, the Children's Festival and so on, giving the District a substantial and sustainable opportunity to reach its audiences.

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Waterside District is a proud member of the Hampton Roads Chamber, the region’s premier pro-business organization serving as an Impactful Advocate, Powerful Economic Partner, and Inspiring Ignitor.

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

Waterside District is a proud member of the Hampton Roads Chamber, the region’s premier pro-business organization serving as an Impactful Advocate, Powerful Economic Partner, and Inspiring Ignitor.

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

tHRive Young Professionals - Through a strong partnership with tHRive, Waterside District has quickly become a destination for young professionals in Hampton Roads Chamber which cultivates community development by providing a platform to empower young professionals, give them a voice, and invest in the future of the region. The annual tHRive Anniversary Party in the Harbor Club is a popular event for millenials across Hampton Roads.

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Military Appreciation at Waterside District

United States of America flag waving in the wind.

Military Appreciation at Waterside District

Waterside District supports all military and first-responder groups in Hampton Roads and is pleased to have welcomed thousands of individuals who have served our country.

Virginia Arts Festival

Virginia Arts Festival is your spring destination for the arts in Coastal Virginia! Throughout April and May each year, world renowned artists perform in venues of all sizes. The mission of the Virginia Arts Festival is to bring world-class performing arts to our citizens and visitors, impact the lives of students through outstanding educational programs, commission new works of national and international significance, and make a tangible difference in Hampton Roads through regional partnerships and cultural tourism.