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SEA LEGENDS & GHOSTS: A Downtown Walkaround
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Weekends In October |
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Historic Freemason Distric and Downtown Norfolk |
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Was a merchant from Norfolk the real Jack the Ripper?
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Does the ghost of Dr. Richard Blow still haunt a Norfolk home?
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Was a U.S. Navy destroyer teleported from Philadelphia to Norfolk
during WWII in a top secret Navy incident known as the Philadelphia Experiment?
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Come walk the cobblestone streets of the historic Freemason Distric
and Downtown Norfolk for a night of history and mystery as you learn about our very own sea legends, tales and
ghosts. This sometimes eerie 60 minute trek will highlight some of the new as well as old haunts - like
Freemason Abbey and the Wells Theater - believed to be one of the most haunted places in Virginia. Be
sure to say goodnight to Ned!
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Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. And, bring a flashlight just in case.
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Minimum 6 people, maximum 20 people per walk.
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Admission: $10 (Ages 4 & Up) $8 (Nauticus Members)
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Reservations and prepayment required and are available through our online store. Reserve your tour today or call (757) 664-1000 for more information. |
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| The Foodbank Monster Walk
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Now - October 31st |
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Inside the vacant Rave store Military Circle Mall |
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Scary fun for Halloween and all the Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October. |
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Over 50 life-size and larger monsters plus other displays, some animated. |
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This exhibit is not for the faint of heart. You will want to bring your camera! |
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Admission: $5 for those over 14 years old. $3 for those 13 and under. 5 and under are free. Bring in
a canned good or non-perishable and get $1 off the ticket price (up to $1 off on an individual ticket). |
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There is ample parking available at surrounding shopping centers. |
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The event is free and open to the public. |
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| ALL HALLOWS EVE 2008 at THE HERMITAGE
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Sunday, October 26th |
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1:00 P.M - 7:00 P.M. |
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The Hermitage Foundation |
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7637 North Shore Road |
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757-423-2052 |
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2008 marks the 6th year of the annual fall celebration, All Hallows Eve, at the Hermitage.
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As always, costumes are encouraged and welcome, but not required. Most activities will end
around 6:00 p.m., as the ghost stories begin on the lawn.
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This family event will consists of spooky tours, ghost pictures, puppet shows, ghost stories, art projects, face painting, and much more.
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Join us for this spooktacular event.
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Grounds admission, parking, and activities free (with the exception of Spooky Tours and Ghost Pictures).
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| ZooBoo at the VIRGINIA ZOO
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Friday October 31st - 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. |
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Saturday November 1st - 5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. |
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Sunday November 2nd - 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. |
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Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby Street |
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757-441-2374 |
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Mummies, daddies, ghouls and goblins are invited to the Virginia Zoo's spooktacular event - ZooBoo. |
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Grab your costume and join us as the Virginia Zoo is transformed into an exciting and safe
Halloween alternative with treats at every turn.
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This season features the premiere of our Train of Terror.
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Creepy candy stations (Don't forget your trick-or-treat bags!)
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Normal admission fees apply. Haunted Hayride ($1), ZooBoo Choo Choo ($3) |
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| WARDS CORNER KIDS SAFE HALLOWEEN SPOOK-TACULAR
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Friday, October 31st |
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5:30 P.M - 8:00 P.M. |
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135 East Little Creek Road |
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Halloween Carnival Under the Big Top sponsored by the Greater Wards Corner Business Association and the Wards Corner Optimist Club. |
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Hot Dogs, Candy & Pop Corn. Juggling by Tim Nolan. Pictures with The Tooth Fairy. Costume Contest ages 2 - 6, ages 7 - 12, Most Original and Best Family. |
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$1.00 Admission Plus a non-perishable food item. Raffle
Benefits Optimist Club Children's Programs. |
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| Midnight Masquerade Fete - the Spirit of Norfolk
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Friday, October 31st |
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Boarding: 11:30 P.M. |
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The Spirit of Norfolk is docked at The Waterside in Downtown Norfolk. |
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757-625-3866 |
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Spirit of Norfolk team up with TAGG Promotions to present a Halloween spooktacular- the Midnight Masquerade Fete!!! |
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Enter the Limbo contest where the winner receives a $200 cash prize. |
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Guests are encouraged to be in Masquerade/ Mardi Gras themed costumes. |
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The DJs are Crazy Love from 91.1 FM, Quick Draw from 88.1 FM, Shamba from Jacksonville Florida,
Stylish Movement from Brooklyn, NY. The music will be hip hop, R & B, reggaeton, reggae and old skool hip hop.
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All Passengers must be 21 or over with valid ID
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Call 866.306.2469 to make reservations or Book this Special Cruise Online! |
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Boarding is at 11:30 P.M., cruising from Midnight - 3:00 A.M. |
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| The ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
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Friday October 31st - 9:30 P.M. & 11:45 P.M. |
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Naro Expanded Cinema, 1507 Colley Ave |
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757-625-6276 |
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The 1975 comedy/horror/musical turned cult classic starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Meat Loaf and The Transylvanians.
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All shows featuring live cast performances by Norfolk's own Fishnet Inc.
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