While this month we've seen temperatures well into the upper 90s, the fall season officially kicks off this Saturday! If you're new to the Hampton Roads area, here is your ultimate guide to pumpkin patches, farms, festivals, Halloween events and more! If we missed any, please shoot us a message at TheSubmergedLife@gmail.com. We'll continue to [...]
Happy September! As we roll into the fall season, don't miss these great events happening this month: Haunted Norfolk Tours (various dates) Get in the spooky season mood early with Haunted Norfolk Tours! The company is hosting five tours this month - Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30th. Walk through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; [...]
Our family just moved to the Norfolk-area last month. And with an energetic three-year-old on my tail, my first priority was to scope out all the best area parks. Do you follow us on Instagram? Don't miss our reel. Here are five great playgrounds to add to your list: Fun Forest at Chesapeake City Park [...]
Fall is the best time to get outside, drink some cider, pick some pumpkins, and more! Here is a list we’ve compiled of activities across Hampton Roads: Chesapeake Oyster and South Festival Oct 31: Looking for a free event to attend on Halloween? First Baptist Church South Hill is having their Annual Scientific Fall Festival [...]
Are you stationed near Norfolk? The holidays are well underway and here are six great events not to miss: WinterFest on the Wisconsin Each year, the USS Wisconsin transforms into one of the best and biggest light displays of the year with over 650,000 lights. As you meander throughout the ship, you will see lights [...]
Having a big family gathering? Maybe you just moved to the area and still have boxes to unpack and you just don’t feel like cooking? Either way, the Hampton Roads area has a lot of options for your Thanksgiving feast. Whether you love to cook or would rather have a meal prepared for you, below [...]
From decadent stuffed French toast to savory chicken and waffles, there's nothing short of great brunch spots in the 757. And if you're looking for a boozy brunch, you're in luck. These five great restaurants offer delicious beverages, from mimosa flights to Cinnamon Toast Crunch shots: Redhead Bay Café Photo courtesy of Redhead Bay Cafe [...]
One of the best parts about getting stationed at Norfolk Naval Station or any of the other 757 bases are the beaches. If you love the sun, water, and all things beach, this is the place for you. Whether the Chesapeake Bay or the Atlantic Ocean, there is something for every beach lover. You can [...]
In honor of #NationalFoodTruckDay, we wanted to profile some of the best food trucks near Norfolk! See our full list below: Vang’s https://www.instagram.com/p/CNIydoShWFD/ If you’ve been around the Norfolk food truck scene, by now you’ve probably come across the famed Vang’s sushi truck. A local favorite and a 2021 Coastal Virginia Magazine Gold Winner for [...]
