# Hermitage Museum & Gardens Autumn Waterfront Stroll & Family Sculpture Quest > Event for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sun, Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 7637 North Shore Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505 - Ages: All ages (Features 12 acres of gardens along the Lafayette River, historic estate, and outdoor sculpture trail) - Price: Free admission to outdoor gardens and grounds; Donations warmly appreciated; Historic mansion admission $5 - Organizer: Hermitage Museum and Gardens - Official page: https://thehermitagemuseum.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/hermitage-museum-and-gardens-autumn-waterfront-stroll-and-family-sculp--listing-f9347ce6eeea6261898524a7 ## About Perched on the tranquil banks of the Lafayette River in Norfolk, the Hermitage Museum and Gardens encompasses a 42-room Arts and Crafts estate surrounded by 12 acres of lush gardens and natural wetlands. On Thanksgiving Sunday, families can enjoy a peaceful riverside walk through formal rose gardens, secret woodland groves, and the newly restored living shoreline. Children can embark on a family outdoor sculpture quest, locating whimsical bronze statues, stone gargoyles, and contemporary art installations hidden among ancient oaks and weeping willows. The estate's Visual Arts Studio offers occasional drop-in crafting demonstrations, while the sweeping front lawn overlooking the river provides an idyllic backdrop for families to relax on picnic blankets, spot blue herons wading in the marsh, and soak in the soothing late-autumn afternoon sunshine. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Gravel and grass pathways throughout the 12-acre grounds accommodate sturdy strollers; the historic home has limited interior stroller access. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Shaded riverfront benches, garden gazebos, and modern indoor restrooms with changing tables in the Visual Arts Studio and education building. • Age Suitability: Delightful for all generations, from babies enjoying fresh river breezes in strollers to school-age children exploring the outdoor sculpture hunt. • Sensory Tips: Very quiet and restorative riverside atmosphere; natural bird calls and the gentle lapping of river tides offer a low-stimulation haven. ## Similar picks in Virginia Beach - [Chrysler Museum of Art Thanksgiving Family Discovery & Perry Glass Studio](https://grassyknees.com/virginia-beach/activities/chrysler-museum-of-art-thanksgiving-family-discovery-and-perry-glass-s--listing-427fd5306cc14755b71cf71d) — Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Chrysler Museum of Art & Perry Glass Studio, Norfolk · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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