Holiday Fun in Hampton (2025)
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 7 – 9, 2025 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. 22, 2025 at the Hampton Coliseum
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.
Winter Whimsy at the Hampton Carousel
Nov. 25 – Dec. 31, 2025 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.
Holiday & Kwanzaa Marketplace
Dec. 4-6, 2025 at Hampton University Museum
Santa’s Attic
Dec. 5, 2025 from 10 am – 5 pm at City Hall
The Hampton Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services presents its annual Santa’s Attic Arts and Crafts Show every December. Shop one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted items made by local artisans. Grab-and-go lunch and holiday treats will be available for purchase. Admission is free.
Phoebus Holiday Illumination & Craft Market
Dec. 6, 2025 on Mellen St in Phoebus
Join us for a joyous celebration of the season with your friends in historic Downtown Phoebus! Immerse yourself in the festive spirit of Hampton Roads’ best food trucks, handcrafted creations by over 50 local artisans, and a family-friendly entertainment.
Hampton Holly Days Parade
Dec. 6, 2025 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.
Jane Monheit: The Merriest
Dec. 6, 2025 at The American Theatre
An Unforgettable Jazzy Christmas! The GRAMMY-nominated jazz vocalist with the silken voice, and masterful sense of swing returns with a concert celebrating Christmas and holiday favorites!
Grand Holiday Bazaar
Dec. 12-14, 2025 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center
The go-to Holiday Market for all your Holiday shopping needs with over 200 vendors! General Admission: $5
Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade
Dec. 13, 2025 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. 14, 2025 at The American Theatre
It’s An Orchestral Christmas! Familiar and new composers alike featured as well as commissioned new works make for an unforgettable afternoon! Steven Brindle, conductor.
Hampton Holiday Fine Arts Bazaar
Dec. 13 & 14, 2025 at The Charles H Taylor Visual Arts Center
Join us for the 4th annual Hampton Holiday Fine Arts Bazaar. The opening of the Small Works Exhibition will be accompanied by this free 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!
New Year’s Eve Crab Pot Drop
Dec. 31, 2025 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.
