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DOLLY DAY IS COMING TO SELDEN MARKET!Y’all, it’s time to put on your rhinestones, big hair, and best Dolly look!Join us ...
09/07/2026

DOLLY DAY IS COMING TO SELDEN MARKET!

Y’all, it’s time to put on your rhinestones, big hair, and best Dolly look!

Join us at Selden Market on Friday, September 18, from 4 to 8 PM for a Dolly-filled evening featuring:

Dolly Lookalike Contest
Parade of Queens
Dolly-inspired crafts
Petting zoo
Local vendors
And plenty of Dolly magic!

Whether you’re a lifelong Dolly fan or just here for the big hair and bigger personality, come celebrate all things Dolly!

Vendors: Applications are open! Apply through the link in our bio.

Selden Market
208 E. Main St., Norfolk
September 18 | 4 to 8 PM

Happy Labor Day from Selden Market! We’re celebrating the hardworking small businesses, makers, and creatives that make ...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Selden Market!

We’re celebrating the hardworking small businesses, makers, and creatives that make our market so special.

Planning to stop by today? Follow along with each storefront to see their individual Labor Day hours!

Behind the Build: The Walls Tell the Story Then → Now.In 1982, this corner of Downtown Norfolk looked a little different...
09/03/2026

Behind the Build: The Walls Tell the Story

Then → Now.

In 1982, this corner of Downtown Norfolk looked a little different. The Selden Arcade had become a small shopping center, and this historic mural was part of the streetscape, capturing the people, businesses, and energy of Norfolk at the time.

More than 40 years later, the walls are still telling stories.

Today, we’re adding a new chapter.

We recently welcomed local artist WORLD OF SHAPES into Selden Market to bring a fresh mural to life inside our space. His work adds a little more color, character, and love to a building with a whole lot of history.

1982 → 2026. Different era. Different wall. Same idea: this place is meant to tell stories.

This is Behind the Build, looking back at where Selden came from while celebrating where we’re headed.

📸 Historic photo courtesy of the Sergeant Memorial Collection, The Slover with research shared by Josh of Norfolk Tour Company

Calling all small business retailers! Ready to launch, grow, and take your retail business to the next level? Retail Cat...
09/01/2026

Calling all small business retailers!

Ready to launch, grow, and take your retail business to the next level? Retail Catalyst is bringing its Information Session to Selden Market!

September 14
5:00 PM
Selden Market | 208 E. Main St., Norfolk

Learn how Retail Catalyst can support your business through expert education, technical assistance, and community-driven investment opportunities plus get a firsthand look at Hampton Roads’ retail landscape.

Come learn, connect, ask questions, and see what’s possible for your business.

If you know Brandon Brinkley, you know he’s a lover of all things Norfolk, and Norfolk Candle is his way of sharing that...
08/24/2026

If you know Brandon Brinkley, you know he’s a lover of all things Norfolk, and Norfolk Candle is his way of sharing that love with the community.

What started with beautifully poured candles in the coolest, most unexpected vessels has grown into one of the most fun home décor shops in Virginia. And the community has definitely taken notice! Norfolk Candle was recently recognized in the Coastal Virginia Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards, taking Gold for Best Home Décor Store, Silver for Best Locally Made Product, and Bronze for Best Interior Design Store.

And the best part? You never know what you’re going to find.

Brandon is constantly bringing in something new, from beautiful artwork and unique home décor to the little knick knacks and one of a kind finds that make you stop and say, “Okay, I need this.”

He’s passionate about highlighting what’s happening all around us and supporting talented creators along the way. Every visit feels a little like a treasure hunt, with something new around every corner.

Come see what Brandon and his team have been collecting lately and discover why Norfolk Candle is so much more than candles.

📍 Find Norfolk Candle inside Selden Market and shop small, local, and always a little unexpected.

Behind the Build: Downtown Norfolk, Then & Now Norfolk and water have always had a complicated relationship. This histor...
08/20/2026

Behind the Build: Downtown Norfolk, Then & Now

Norfolk and water have always had a complicated relationship.

This historic photo gives us a glimpse of Plume Street in Downtown Norfolk after a major flood, with cars making their way through water-covered streets and the businesses of downtown still standing tall around them.

Fast forward to today, and after seeing water once again take over nearby downtown streets, this photo feels especially familiar.

While the streetscape has changed, the story of Downtown Norfolk hasn’t: the city adapts, rebuilds, and keeps moving forward.

And right in the middle of it all is Selden.

Before it became Selden Market, this building was the Academy of Music, then Selden Arcade, and later a hub for businesses and offices. Nearly a century later, it continues to be a place where businesses launch, people gather, and the community comes together.

Different streets. Different cars. Different chapter. Same resilient city.

A special thank you to Josh Weinstein of Norfolk Tour Company for his continued research, behind-the-scenes history, and incredible passion for telling Norfolk’s story. We’re so grateful to have his expertise helping us uncover the stories behind the build!

MONTE IS ON THE MOVE!Coming to Selden Market for lunch? Make it a little more fun! Grab some food, shop small, and keep ...
08/19/2026

MONTE IS ON THE MOVE!

Coming to Selden Market for lunch? Make it a little more fun! Grab some food, shop small, and keep your eyes peeled for Monte the Monster hiding somewhere in the market.

FIRST HUNTER TO FIND HIM WINS!

Here’s how to play:
1. Find Monte somewhere in the market.
2. Snap a photo of where he’s hiding — please don’t move him!
3. Share it to your Instagram Story or Feed.
4. Tag Selden Market.
5. Show your post to the security guard at the Plume Street entrance to claim your prize.

So grab lunch, shop small, explore the market, and HUNT FOR MONTE!

Who’s going to find him first?

SpongeBob has officially entered the Selden mix! We’re loving this nostalgic piece from mango Stay tuned for a SpongeBob...
08/19/2026

SpongeBob has officially entered the Selden mix!

We’re loving this nostalgic piece from mango
Stay tuned for a SpongeBob-inspired workshop!

Until then, come snap a pic with SpongeBob and tell us…

What’s your favorite SpongeBob episode?
Krabby Patty or Chum Bucket?
What would your Bikini Bottom alter ego be?
Tag us in your pics!

Virginia is full of talented artists and VA Goods brings their work together under one roof right here at Selden Market....
08/17/2026

Virginia is full of talented artists and VA Goods brings their work together under one roof right here at Selden Market.

Owner Kim has a lifelong love for art and a background as an artist and arts educator. That passion inspired her to create VA Goods as a space to celebrate, showcase, and support talented artists and makers from across Virginia.

From art and handmade goods to unique Virginia-inspired finds, every piece has a local story behind it. Shopping here means supporting artists, makers, and small businesses from right here in Virginia.

And there’s more to come! Stay tuned for fun workshops and creative experiences happening at VA Goods.

Come see what’s new, find a few favorites, and take a little piece of Virginia home with you!

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Behind the Build: The Birth of Selden ArcadeOn April 28, 1931, the Selden Arcade officially opened its doors.Named after...
08/13/2026

Behind the Build: The Birth of Selden Arcade

On April 28, 1931, the Selden Arcade officially opened its doors.

Named after Norfolk’s prominent Selden family, the building was modeled after the successful Monticello Arcade across the street, with retail on the first floor and offices above.

But Selden Arcade was more than a shopping destination. Its open design connected Main and Plume Streets, allowing people to walk straight through the building. And apparently, even cars could make the trip. There’s a story of a Model A Ford being driven straight through the arcade on a dare!

The building also became known as “Little Wall Street” because so many investment firms and financial businesses called it home.

And here’s the coolest part: remnants of the original Academy of Music stage are still beneath the floors today. A little piece of the building’s first chapter is still right here with us.

From theater, to arcade, to business hub, to Selden Market the space has continued to change while keeping pieces of its past.

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208 E. Main Street
Norfolk, VA
23510

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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