Welcome to Neptune’s Weekly - Your Guide to Virginia Beach’s News and Weekend Events

🌊 The Coastal Update  

🏞️ Take a survey to help VA Beach officials for feedback on three Rudee Loop park designs

🏚️  Allen Iverson backed affordable housing project happening in Newport News?

🐄 Check out which Hampton Roads Restaurants are using Beef Tallow.

🪙 Chesapeake considering Real Estate Tax increase to fund public safety

🥘 Local Eats Spotlight 

If you’re in the mood for some BBQ this week then you gotta check out Donnie’s Barbecue. They have 9 smoked meats to chose from and make all their sauces from scratch. Plus, they are Veteran owned!

🎉 Weekend Rundown 

Friday 3/28

⚾️ Norfolk Tides vs Durham Season Home Opener: The Norfolk Tides are playing the Durham Bulls for their season home opener.

🏒 Norfolk Admirals vs Savannah Ghost Pirates: The Norfolk Admirals are playing the Savannah Ghost Pirates. It is also their first STEM night where you can learn all about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

🐟️ Fish Fry Friday: The Knights of Columbus Council having their annual Fish Fry event serving up Fried Alaskan Pollock Fries and Hush Puppies Coleslaw.

Saturday 3/29

🌸 Cherry Blossom Festival: Head over to Red Wing Park for a delightful fusion of cultural celebration and the natural beauty of blooming cherry blossoms.

🥜 Norfolk Street Food Festival: The Norfolk Street Food Festival will be at the Waterside District this Saturday and Sunday.

🥕 Shore Drive Farmers Market: Check out the Shore Drive Farmers Market to get some fresh produce for your kitchen.

🌕️ Night Hike: Join the rangers on a hike for a breathtaking and education night hike through the park.

🦃 Intro to Turkey Hunting: Join the Norfolk Park Rangers for an engaging introduction into the sport of Turkey Hunting.

🐰 Spring EGGstravaganza: This family friendly event @ Lincoln Park will have a petting zoo, flower planting activities, butterfly exhibits, and live stage entertainment.

🚗 Classic Cars and Coffee @ Portsmouth Olde Towns Famers Market: Cars and Coffee is back this weekend @ Portsmouth!

🚘️ Norfolk Cars and Coffee: Cars and Coffee is back this weekend @ Norfolk!

🐎 Garrison Life @ Fort Monroe: Experience the US Army at Fort Monroe with soldiers, black powder demonstrations, and historic sites.

🧺 Spring Crafts Show: Shop for crafts and treasures and stay for lunch!

🏎️ Car Show and Swap Meet: This is an all years, makes, and models event with awards!

🧩 Scavenger Hunt: Enjoy the view of the beach and the ocean as you try out this local scavenger hunt.

Sunday 3/30

🎻 Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony: Listen and watch the Virginia Symphony Orchestra play Mozart’s final symphony.

🦓 Sensory Friendly Morning @ the Zoo: The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk has partnered with the Autism Society Tidewater Virginia to provide guests the opportunity to visit the Zoo in a less overwhelming environment.