Explore the 757
A growing guide to local activities and community resources across Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, and Newport News.
Our promise: we publish a listing only after it has been checked. Each category below will fill in as verified resources are added. Until then, you will find ideas and guidance in the newsletter and on the blog.
Browse by category
Social Clubs and Groups
Clubs, interest groups, and social circles for meeting people with shared interests.
Community Activities
Local gatherings, classes, and events happening around Hampton Roads.
Transportation
Information on getting around the 757 without relying on a car for everything.
Libraries
Library programs, classes, and services across the region.
Lifelong Learning
Courses, workshops, and ways to learn something new at any age.
Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails, beaches, and waterfront places to get outside.
Volunteer Opportunities
Ways to give your time to causes and organizations you care about.
Free and Low-Cost Activities
Things to do around Hampton Roads that fit a modest budget.
Community Organizations
Local nonprofits and organizations that support residents.
Know a great local resource?
If you run or love a club, program, or service for adults 55 and older in Hampton Roads, tell us about it. We will check the details before anything is listed.
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