Top Norfolk Venues

• Spaces for 20-300 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The Fairfield Museum and History Center is a museum and research institution situated on the historic Town Green in Fairfield, Connecticut. The 12,820-square-foot building was designed to evoke the rural New England character of the region, with wood shingles and siding, divided light windows, and a windowed lobby that connects its five distinct sections — exhibition galleries, a meeting hall, an education classroom, offices, and a research library. The museum's principal rental space is the Jacky Durrell Meeting Hall, which accommodates up to 100 guests for a reception and up to 80 for a seated presentation or 72 for a seated meal. For evening events, the adjacent Reception Hall and outdoor Patio become available, expanding the venue's total capacity to 200 guests. A classroom can serve as a breakout or staging area. The venue provides a modern sound system, projection equipment, galley kitchen facilities, and a preferred vendors list of regional caterers. The museum's grounds include the c. 1750 Ogden House, the c. 1780 Sun Tavern, a Victorian Cottage, and an 1888 Victorian Barn, making the setting especially well-suited for events where history and place are part of the occasion.

• Spaces for 300-400 Guests

Upon the windswept shores nestled in the Outer Banks, awaits one of the most quintessential vacation spots on the East Coast: The Sanderling. Not merely a beach destination, but a tapestry woven with the timeless elegance of the South and the untamed charm of the coast. Located amidst the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound, we offer a spectrum of captivating venues to accommodate your every desire.

• Spaces for 800 Guests

The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is a resort, hotel, and conference center set on 26 acres in Virginia Beach, Virginia, complete with traditional English gardens. Founded in 1991, the property pairs full-service hospitality with dedicated event infrastructure, including 25,000 square feet of IACC-approved meeting space spread across 20 rooms, making it a fit for weddings, corporate conferences, and other private events. Guests can unwind at the Flowering Almond Spa and its on-site fitness center, or dine at either of the property's two restaurants, Swan Terrace and Hunt Room. The grounds also include tennis courts, an indoor pool, a jogging trail, and a beach volleyball court. Located about 9 miles from Norfolk International Airport and roughly 20 minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, the resort serves both event guests and leisure travelers.

• Spaces for 25-50 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Park

Bennett's Creek Park is a 56.8-acre public park in Suffolk, Virginia, where Bennett's Creek meets the Nansemond River. The waterside setting gives the park three boat ramps and a crabbing and fishing pier with handicap access, alongside a nature trail, open fields, tennis courts, a skate park, and a disc golf course. For gatherings, the park offers three covered picnic shelters available for reserved use, each accommodating up to 25 guests, making them a fitting spot for a casual outdoor reception, birthday, or family celebration by the water. Reservations can be made up to 365 days in advance, either in person at the Parks and Recreation administration office or online. Larger gatherings of 100 or more guests, or any event using tents, stages, or similar temporary structures, require a Special Event Permit. Amplified sound and DJs, bounce houses, alcohol, and fireworks are not permitted at the park's shelters.

• Spaces for 25-100 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Parks

Sleepy Hole Park is a 73.6-acre city park in Suffolk, Virginia, set along the Nansemond River. The park includes a 5-acre freshwater lake, a fishing pier, a boat ramp, and nature trails through open space and wooded areas, along with a playground, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. The park offers eight picnic shelters for reservation: seven standard shelters that each accommodate up to 25 guests, and one larger shelter that accommodates up to 60 guests, making it suited to gatherings ranging from small picnics to larger outdoor get-togethers. Shelters can be reserved up to 365 days in advance through the City of Suffolk's Parks and Recreation department, either online or in person. Events expecting 100 or more guests, or those involving outside vendors, require a Special Event Permit.

• Spaces for 3 Guests

Hampton Roads Convention Center sits at the crossroads of I-64 and I-664 in Hampton, Virginia, with an entrance marked by white sails that nod to the region's more than 400 years of maritime history. Inside, 344,000 square feet unfold across 35 flexible event spaces, including three exhibit halls, a multi-configurable grand ballroom, and a conference center with private access, plus an extensive amount of pre-function area for registration and gathering. The center accommodates general sessions ranging from small meetings up to 10,000 attendees, and its three exhibit halls, spanning roughly 27,000 to 41,000 square feet apiece, combine to support trade shows, conventions, and concerts. Nearly 4,000 complimentary parking spaces and proximity to two international airports and Amtrak service make it accessible for regional and national gatherings alike. On-site catering leans into coastal Mid-Atlantic flavor, with menus built around Chesapeake Bay seafood, Virginia barbecue, and locally sourced ingredients. The center has been recognized by Coastal Virginia Magazine as a top banquet and event destination, and it holds accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council along with a Virginia Green sustainability designation.

• Spaces for 10-50 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Courtyard Hampton Coliseum Central is a contemporary hotel within walking distance of the Hampton Roads Convention Center and Hampton Coliseum, and a short drive from Langley Air Force Base. Guest rooms and suites include complimentary WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workstations. The on-site Bistro serves breakfast and dinner alongside handcrafted cocktails and Starbucks coffee, and The Market offers a selection of snacks and beverages. A 24-hour fitness center is also available on site. For meetings and events, the hotel offers two adaptable event venues along with AV equipment and event-planning services, making it a practical choice for business meetings and social gatherings in Hampton, Virginia.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 75 Guests