Holiday Fun in Hampton (2024)
The holiday season is filled with cheerful and bright fun in Hampton. Keep reading to learn about festive events to get you in the spirit.
Bodacious Bazaar
November 8 – 10, 2024
Knock out your holiday gift shopping early, with a plethora of goods to choose from! The Hampton Roads Convention Center will feature 350 quality vendors, artists, crafters, local businesses and wonderful Virginia wineries all weekend long.
Whimsical Winter Wonderland
Nov. 23, 2024
This FREE event will transform the Hampton Coliseum into a festive wonderland with fun for the whole family. There will be stage shows by aerialists, jugglers and illusionists in addition to roaming entertainers and stilt walkers. There will be ample opportunities for photos in the various photo booths and holiday-themed areas. In addition, there will be face painting, balloon and glitter tattoo artists.
Hampton Holly Days Parade
Dec. 8, 2024 at 5 PM
The Hampton Holly Days Parade returns in 2023! Join us along Settlers Landing and surrounding Downtown streets again as the longest-running illuminated holiday parade on the Peninsula continues. Then make plans to stay Downtown all weekend for the NEW Holly Days Market and Downtown Block “Lighting” Party!
Hampton Roads Philharmonic
Dec. 15, 2024
Under the baton of Music Director Steven Brindle, the Hampton Roads Philharmonic showcases the extraordinary orchestral musical talents of our community in four exciting programs each year. HRP concerts welcome familiar and new composers alike and actively commission new works that will move your spirit. A diverse orchestra, HRP showcases active and retired military, music teachers, students, senior citizens, and youth musicians!
Holiday Wonder Walk
Dec. 20 – 25, 2024
Each December, Hampton’s Water Walk Trail is illuminated for the holidays with a variety of walk-through, family-friendly holiday features with animated displays; large-scale, scenic props; video enhancements; lighted bridges and paths; kid’s activities; food; strolling entertainment; and other surprises along the way. Join in the fun — it’s all free!
To enter, park in the main Coliseum parking lot, go to front doors of the Coliseum, then look to your right about 25-30 feet away and you’ll see lighted tents and a path entrance. From there, the path takes you behind the Coliseum, along the water’s edge, and continues to Freeman Drive, crossing over bridges and winding through the woods, all lit for the holidays. There is no admission fee, all activities are free, and parking is free.
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Phoebus Holiday Illumination & Craft Market
Dec. 2, 2023
Pair your holiday shopping with a lively outdoor street festival, complete with 50+ local artisans, an ugly sweater contest, kids’ activities, food trucks, music, a tree lighting, and santa! Free and open to the public.
30th Annual Holiday & Kwanzaa Marketplace
Dec. 7-9, 2023
Join the Hampton University Museum Dec. 7 – 9 for three entertainment-filled days of refreshments, activities, and one-of-a-kind items at the 30th Annual Holiday & Kwanzaa Marketplace!
Holly Days Market and Downtown Block “Lighting” Party
Dec. 8 & 9, 2023
- Holly Days Lighting Party: Dec. 8, 5-10 p.m.
- Holly Days Market: Dec. 8 5-10 p.m., Dec. 9 12-5 p.m.
- Holly Days Parade: Dec. 9, 5p.m.
The Hampton Holly Days Parade returns in 2023 with the addition of the Holly Days Market! Join us along Settlers Landing and surrounding Downtown streets again as the longest-running illuminated holiday parade on the Peninsula continues.
3rd Annual Hampton Holiday Fine Arts Bazaar
Dec. 9 & 10, 2023
Join us for the third annual Hampton Holiday Fine Arts Bazaar. The opening of the Small Works Exhibition will be accompanied by this two-day fine arts bazaar featuring original, handmade works from artists around the region. Come meet the artists and shop for extra special holiday gifts!
Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade
Dec. 16, 2023
The Hampton River will come to life as a fleet of decorated boats parade past the waterfront. Santa will arrive by boat to take pictures with you, and live music, holiday treats and kids’ activities will be available all day long! Free and open to the public.
First to the Stars: Hampton Holiday Universe
Dec. 20, 2023
We are excited to invite you to a special Holiday mission for world peace. By joining forces we aim to create a future filled with harmony, compassion, and understanding. During the event, you will have the opportunity to engage in various activities that promote peace, love, and understanding, from musical performances to thought-provoking discussions. Let us come together embracing a shared identity that symbolizes unity and equality, and work towards a future where peace reigns supreme. Please prepare for your training at the Hampton History Museum Dec 20th from 6-8 p.m. Mission Entertainment Specialists include: Troy Breslow, Matt Thomas, Katie Teardrop, Billy England, Armando the Clown, Dan Kennedy, Dwight Easter, Mike Holtzclaw and friends.
