Chesapeake · Chesapeake City County, VA
Things to do this weekend in Chesapeake
Scout analyzed 59 Chesapeake places and surfaced the ones that actually fit this weekend.
Places analyzed
59
Matches
24
Typical spend
$40
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots

Greenbrier West
Great Bridge Lock Park
Great Bridge Lock Park is suitable for a 2-hour family outing or solo adventure, offering a playground, fishing, and scenic views, making it a free, relaxed outdoor activity. It pairs well with a picnic or a stop during a longer drive.

Greenbrier East
Cork & Bull Chophouse
This chophouse is ideal for a special dinner or date night, offering an upscale meal that typically lasts 1.5 hours and costs $75-150 per person.
Greenbrier East
Look Up Dessert Cafe
Look Up Dessert Cafe is a good spot for a casual sweet treat after dinner or for a family dessert outing. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes and $10-25 per person.

Greenbrier East
Fun Forest Playground
This playground is ideal for a free family outing with young children, typically lasting 1-2 hours. It pairs well with a picnic or a walk in the surrounding city park.

Greenbrier East
Luce Secondo
Luce Secondo is a good spot for an evening dinner, perhaps for a date or family celebration. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-$100 per person for an upscale Italian meal.

Pleasant Grove West
The Bypass 168
The Bypass 168 is suitable for a casual American meal, fitting for a lunch or dinner outing with family or friends. Expect to spend $15-35 per person and stay for about an hour.

Greenbrier East
Pale Horse Coffee - Summit Pointe (Greenbrier)
This is a good spot for a quick coffee break or a quiet solo work session. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person.

Great Bridge
Pale Horse Coffee - Great Bridge
A typical visit to Pale Horse Coffee is suitable for a quick stop for a drink or light snack, lasting about 30 minutes, with an average spend of $5-15 per person. It can be paired with local errands or a brief solo break.

Indian River
Indian River Park South Side
This park is good for a free family outing or solo adventure for a couple of hours, offering hiking, biking, and a playground. It's best experienced during good weather.

Greenbrier West
Pirate's Cove Restaurant
Pirate's Cove is a casual, family-friendly seafood spot suitable for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $15-35 per person for a typical visit.

Butts Station
Bad Habits
Bad Habits is a casual restaurant for a quick meal or a relaxed dinner. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a typical visit lasting about an hour, suitable for a weeknight outing.

Deep Creek South
Deep Creek Park
This park is suitable for a casual family outing or a solo walk with a dog, offering open space, a playground, and sports fields. Expect to spend 1-2 hours for free, perfect for pairing with a picnic lunch.

Deep Creek North
Deep Creek Lock Park
This waterfront park offers a relaxed outdoor setting for families or solo visitors, good for a 1-2 hour visit with a picnic or playing at no cost. It pairs well with other outdoor activities in the Chesapeake area.

Greenbrier West
Amber Lantern Restaurant
Amber Lantern is a waterfront dining spot best for a scenic dinner or special occasion, offering upmarket seafood and cocktails. Plan for a 1.5-2 hour visit, with typical spend between $50-$100 per person.

Great Bridge
Andiamo Ristorante & Pizza Napoletana
Andiamo is a good spot for a relaxed dinner out, whether for a family meal or a casual date night. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $20-45 per person on classic Italian fare.

Greenbrier East
Biscuit Belly - Chesapeake
Biscuit Belly is a good stop for a casual breakfast or brunch, typically taking about an hour and costing $10-25 per person. It pairs well with a morning of errands or as a relaxed start to a weekend day.

Greenbrier East
Black Pelican Seafood Co. Greenbrier
This is a reliable spot for a seafood dinner or lunch, costing around $30-70 per person for an hour and a half visit. It can be paired with local shopping or a movie outing.

Pleasant Grove East
Centerville Park
Centerville Park is ideal for a free family outing or solo exercise, typically lasting 1-2 hours. It's great for sports or a casual walk and pairs well with a picnic or local errands.

Great Bridge
Bells Mill Park
Bells Mill Park offers a 2.5-mile trail through wetlands and meadows for a 1-2 hour free outdoor excursion. It's a good spot for a walk or picnic, potentially paired with a local meal.

Great Bridge
The Butcher's Son
The Butcher's Son is a stylish chophouse for a planned dinner or brunch, costing $50-100 per person. It pairs well with a drink before or after your meal. Expect to spend 90 minutes here.

Greenbrier East
Baker's Crust Artisan Kitchen
Baker's Crust is a good spot for a relaxed meal any time of day, whether for breakfast or an casual dinner. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a typical visit lasting about an hour.
Greenbrier East
Urban Hot Pot
Urban Hot Pot is good for a casual meal with friends or family, offering a interactive dining experience that can last around 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $25-45 per person, making it a good option before or after a movie or shopping.

South Norfolk
Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park is a free outing for a relaxed hour or two, suitable for a walk, picnicking, or quiet reflection by the lake. It can pair well with a nearby meal or a longer drive for a scenic break.

Pleasant Grove West
The Barrel Room
The Barrel Room is a good stop for an evening meal or drinks, especially on weekends for live music. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and around $25-50 per person.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
What Scout found
- 53 of the 59 analyzed Chesapeake places fit this weekend.
- 23% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 98% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Scenic, Upscale, Adventurous.
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