Community

An urban waterfront that's surrounded by natural beauty. 

Building hope for families fighting pediatric cancer.

Virginia's only freestanding children's hospital. 

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

Bayside Harley-Davidson, an organization that delivers the Harley-Davidson experience to Hampton Roads. Waterside District respects the motorists and works directly with Bayside to host and co-host a series of events throughout the calendar year to show their support for the organization and its bikers.

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.

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.

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.

Nauticus is the epicenter of Hampton Roads Maritime world featuring a contemporary museum, the Battleship Wisconsin, community sailing center and cruise terminal. Nauticus' mission is to benefit the community through education, impactful experiences and by sharing access to maritime resources.

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.