Selden Market Celebrates Grand Reopening with Renovations

The revamped market aims to better support small businesses and improve community shopping experiences.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:23am

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Selden Market in Norfolk, Virginia is celebrating its grand reopening this weekend after undergoing renovations designed to better support local small businesses and create a more welcoming environment for community events and shopping. The market now features new exterior and interior signage, custom-built vendor booths, an expanded community kitchen, and updated restrooms.

Why it matters

The renovations at Selden Market demonstrate the venue's commitment to fostering the local business community and transforming the space to be more inclusive and accessible for Norfolk residents. As a key part of the downtown area, Selden Market provides important retail and dining options beyond the nearby Waterside District.

The details

The grand reopening celebration will take place on Friday from 5pm to 9pm and continue on Saturday from noon to 4pm. The renovations include new exterior and interior signage, custom-built vendor booth setups for pop-up businesses, an expanded community kitchen, and updated restrooms. These changes are aimed at creating a more welcoming environment for community events, rotating retail concepts, and small businesses.

  • The grand reopening celebration begins on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 5pm to 9pm.
  • The celebration continues on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from noon to 4pm.

The players

Selden Market

A market in downtown Norfolk, Virginia that features a variety of local small businesses, pop-up shops, and community events.

Amir Driver

Owner of the local business Made in Norfolk, which is located within Selden Market.

Derak Green

Owner of the food business Cooking with Greens, which operates out of Selden Market.

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What they’re saying

“It's an important piece of the downtown area of Norfolk just as well as Waterside. But you need other options when it comes to shopping and retail, and Selden offers that.”

— Amir Driver, Owner, Made in Norfolk

“It's a great place to kind of get all your tools, get an opportunity and a great vital space that is still growing, and it's doing even more.”

— Derak Green, Owner, Cooking with Greens

The takeaway

The revitalization of Selden Market demonstrates how community-focused retail spaces can thrive by supporting local small businesses and providing an inclusive environment for residents to shop, dine, and gather. As downtown Norfolk continues to evolve, Selden Market's renewed commitment to its mission serves as a model for how urban marketplaces can adapt to better meet the needs of the local community.