Recreation Trips 2024
Friday, April 19
Bus departs 4:00 PM
VA International Military Tattoo Presented by the Virginia Arts Festival
Norfolk Scope Arena
Registration deadline: February 26
$45 includes shows and transportation
6 PM Tattoo Hullabaloo International Drumming Showcase:
Pre-show outside on the Scope Plaza: Watch as an international gathering of percussionists and drummers share their culture in this exciting drumming display while demonstrating a true cultural exchange through percussion. Food options include pizza, pretzels, hot dogs, gyros and more priced from $8-$15.
7:30 PM Tattoo: Bands and drill teams featuring more than 1000 performers from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard joined by civilian and military performers from around the world. Show lasts approximately 2 hours with no intermission. The soul of the 2024 Tattoo will be an emotional and grateful Celebration of Freedom, 80 years from the D-Day landings and 75 years from the founding of NATO. This Tattoo will remind us that as Americans, we have helped write some of the greatest chapters in the story of human freedom. With stirring music, historic photos and video, tributes from US military bands and appearances by special guests, we will remember and celebrate the men and women who have safeguarded freedom not only for the United States, but for the world. This is a perfect show for all ages and interests!
The centuries old tradition of “tattoo” originated as a signal from drummers instructing Dutch innkeepers near military garrisons to “Doe den tap toe!” or “Turn off the taps!” Hearing the call, “Tap-too” soldiers would return to their barracks for an evening roll call. The ensuing parade of soldiers evolved into a spectacle now known worldwide as a “Tattoo”.
Tuesday, April 30
Bus departs 8:45 AM
Norfolk Botanical Garden Tram Tour
w/Box Lunch
$40 per person includes admission, narrated tram tour, box lunch and transportation
Norfolk Botanical Garden is Virginia's largest botanical garden with over 60 different gardens to explore. Some of the gardens showcase styles from different parts of the world, while others are focused on one particular type of plant. There are gardens of intense fragrance and color and some for reflective contemplation. Several gardens offer manicured formality, but there are also many places where nature rules, and these are some of the best spots to see local birds and other wildlife. The tram tour offers a great overview of the garden and its history, highlighting areas of seasonal interest and current exhibits.
Thursday, May 16
Bus departs at 7:00 a.m.
Day Trip to North Carolina!
Ava Gardner Museum, Smithfield, NC
Lunch at Old North State Food Hall (pay on your own)
Live @ the Rudy Theatre "Throwback Sounds of Summer", Selma, NC
$48 includes museum, show, and transportation
Registration deadline: May 1
The Ava Gardner Museum showcases the life and times of one of the most iconic stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Guests can explore her personal effects, as well as her movie memorabilia and costumes from her five-decade career in film and television. Ava Gardner | Official Ava Gardner
Old North State Food Hall brings together talented chefs from across the country to offer a variety of delicious cuisines including American favorites, Thai, Cuban, Indian, Neapolitan pizza, and more. Old North State Food Hall
Live @ the Rudy "Throwback Sounds of Summer" – This show will take you back in time with the sounds of R&B, Motown, Beach, and Pop sing-along oldies that you are guaranteed to remember. The spectacular sensory performance is a two-hour extravaganza of music and comedy that will make you feel as if you have been swept away to Branson, MO, or Nashville, TN. rudytheatre.com
REGISTER NOW!
- Space is limited, so sign up early.
- Each person must register individually.
- To register, Click on the Register Here button for the trip you're reserving. After completing info, submit and pay online. Payment is due upon registration and is non-refundable. Cost includes bus, driver and entry fees.
- Buses depart from the Bon Air Baptist Church parking lot at the listed time.
