Events
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For the Defense of the Coast: Privateers and the Virginia State Navy
FeaturedHampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United StatesWho will defend the rivers and towns from the Royal British Navy and all of the privateers patrolling the Chesapeake Bay? Royal Governor Lord Dunmore wishes to control the bay by using ships and quick raids. Only the vigilant Virginia State Navy can foil his plans. Join Watermen’s Museum Education Director Mike Steen for this...
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Fort Friends- Pre-K Program
FeaturedFort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesWhat’s buzzin’? That’s the sound of our garden-based sensory play where you can plant a seed in a completely compostable pot. Let’s investigate! In this “caregiver and me” style program, adults and children will get to interact and engage with various themed activities that will promote sensory exploration and problem-solving all while having fun. Program...
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HAMPTON ROADS JOB FAIR
FeaturedHampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA, United StatesYOU’RE INVITED! Ready for a fresh start or your next big move? Come meet some of Hampton Roads’ top employers and find a new career! ✅ Multiple employers hiring ✅ Bring copies of your resume ✅ Great opportunities across industries Don’t miss it—your next job could be waiting.
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Classic Movie Nights
Featured Classic Movie NightsThe American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesHot-Buttered Popcorn & the Roar of the MGM Lion! Here’s your chance to become familiar with the age of “screwball comedy” and the great detectives of “film noir.” Names that once were household words like – Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, and Humphrey Bogart – are returning to The American Theatre’s silver screen. Come experience the...
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Too Much of a Woman Festival
FeaturedThe American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesKick off Women’s History Month at the Too Much of a Woman Festival, a celebration of the voices, stories, and contributions of women across Virginia. This festival highlights women in arts, culture, and industry, honoring trailblazers of the past while amplifying today’s leaders and inspiring the future. Through engaging programming and community connection, the festival...
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Living History Program with the NY 99th Volunteer Infantry, Company D
FeaturedFort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesOn March 7 from 10 am to 4 pm we will host the NY 99th Volunteer Infantry, Company D, for a living history program commemorating the Battle of Hampton Roads, which took place on March 9, 1862, in the waters of the Chesapeake within sight of Fort Monroe. Enjoy a chance to engage with living...
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Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo
Featured Hampton Roads Tattoo ExpoHampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA, United StatesJoin us at the Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo March 6 - 8, 2026 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Featuring live tattooing by World Class Tattoo Artists from across the country, professional piercing, cool vendors, tattoo contests, live music, entertainment, and so much more! Tickets are sold at the door only - $30/day or $50...
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Monster Jam
Featured Monster JamHampton Coliseum 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, United StatesNothing compares to the one and only Monster Jam®. With awesome trucks, amazing stunts and action-packed excitement, it’s the definition of fun for everyone! You’ll be close to the action watching the world’s best drivers tear up the dirt and show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles of speed and skill....
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Hampton Roads Philharmonic: Young Artists Showcase Recital
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesJoin the Hampton Roads Philharmonic for an afternoon celebrating rising musical talent at the Young Artists Showcase Recital. The program features the winner of the Philharmonic’s 10th Annual Young Artist Competition, performing a movement of a concerto of their choice. This concert also includes selections from Edward MacDowell’s Indian Suite, Steven Bryant’s Dusk, and Florence...
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Poisoned Dwarf in concert
FeaturedHampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United StatesCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day wee bit early with a lively concert of Celtic music with Poisoned Dwarf! This rollicking sextet plays innovative and passionate renditions of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes on acoustic instruments. These talented musicians create a driving sonic energy with whistles, flutes, violin, guitar, percussion, and Uilleann pipes with exciting and lyrical...
