The holiday season is filled with cheerful and bright fun events in Hampton. Keep reading to learn about festive winter events to get you in the holiday spirit.
Bodacious Bazaar
November 13-15, 2026 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center
Knock out your holiday gift shopping early, with a plethora of goods to choose from! The bi-annual Bodacious Bazaar at 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. 21, 2026 at the Hampton Coliseum
Coliseum Central presents the 5th Annual WHIMSICAL WINTER WONDERLAND! On Saturday, November 21 from 12-5 PM at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, step into the magic of the holiday season with your family and friends.
There you will wander through the wonder, with dozens of fun activities to enjoy: performers, storytellers, inflatables, face painting, photobooths, and immersive holiday displays. This event is FREE and open to guests of all ages! Experience the Whimsical Winter Wonderland!
Classic Movie Nights
Select 2026 Dates at the American Theatre. Holiday movies include:
- Th, Nov. 19: It’s a Wonderful Life
- Th. Dec. 10: White Christmas
- Sat, Dec. 19: The Muppet Christmas Carol
A Holiday Workshop with Auntie Lorraine
Dec. 4, 2026 at Hampton History Museum
Get ready to JINGLE, CREATE, DANCE & SING! This holiday season, Auntie Lorraine and her fabulous Holiday Helpers are bringing the whole family together for an evening packed with holiday fun, creativity, music, laughter, and memories! Enjoy holiday-themed arts & crafts, scavenger hunt, line dancing, sing-along, & more. $5 admission
Forever Motown: Soul of Christmas
Dec. 5, 2026 at The American Theatre
Get your seats for an evening of Motown classics as well as Christmas tunes to put you in that holiday spirit! This vibrant show features a stellar cast, backed by a top-tier band. Fans and critics love the authentic choreography, flawless vocals, and nostalgic setlist spanning fifty non-stop classics. Forever Motown provides a fun mix of classic and modern sounds that you can’t help but move in your seat to!
Holiday & Kwanzaa Marketplace
TBA at Hampton University Museum
Don’t miss this opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping! Choose from a variety of handcrafted items and artwork. Plan on coming out to our historic location and supporting local craftsmen and artisans while experiencing the museum’s current art exhibitions.
Phoebus Holiday Illumination & Craft Market
TBA on Mellen St in Phoebus
Kick off the holiday season in Historic Downtown Phoebus! Join us in the County/Hope Street Parking Lot (behind the Phoebus Library) for a cozy community celebration filled with festive cheer. Stick around as we light up the Phoebus Christmas tree at dusk and spread some holiday magic together.
Hampton Holly Days Parade
Dec. 5, 2026 Step-off at 5 p.m. in Downtown Hampton
Join us along Settlers Landing and the surrounding Downtown streets again as the longest-running illuminated holiday parade on the Peninsula continues.
Holiday Fine Arts Bazaar & Y’Art Sale
Dec. 12 & 13, 2026 at The Charles H Taylor Visual Arts Center
Join us for the 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
TBA at the Downtown Waterfront
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.
Hampton Roads Philharmonic: Holiday Classics!
Dec. 13, 2026 at The American Theatre
Celebrate the magic of the season with the Hampton Roads Philharmonic’s annual Winter Classics and Holiday Favorites concert. This program blends the enchanting charm of winter-inspired classical music with the heartwarming sounds of beloved film scores and holiday medleys. From “Miracle on 34th St.” to “Frozen” this is a light, bite-sized performance to delight the whole family.
Winter Whimsy at the Hampton Carousel
TBA at the Hampton Carousel
Make new holiday memories while enjoying the historic Hampton Carousel decked out for the season, along with classic holiday tunes. Rides $1. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
NYE Live!: New Years Eve Hampton
Dec. 31, 2026 at PBR Hampton Roads
Join us for Hampton’s BEST New Year’s Eve celebration at PBR Hampton. Ring in the new year with live entertainment, games, giveaways, champagne toast, and a $2,500 balloon drop at midnight!
New Year’s Eve Crab Pot Drop
Dec. 31, 2026 at Downtown Hampton
Looking for a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Head to Downtown Hampton for a night full of excitement, entertainment, and community fun.