Hampton Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Services
Crabtown Seafood Festival
Mill Point Park 100 Eaton Street, Hampton, VA, United StatesServing up Hampton hometown flavors, the Crabtown Seafood Festival returns to the downtown waterfront each summer. The festival features seafood vendors, fishing boats, and educational exhibits about the Chesapeake Bay. The event honors Hampton's history as a town built by seafood, so celebrate Crabtown with fresh catch from food vendors, nautical art and live music....
Hampton Holly Days Parade
Downtown Hampton Hampton, VirginiaSaturday, Dec. 9, 5 p.m. The annual Hampton Holly Days Parade returns with an All-America theme. Enjoy all the best marching bands and illuminated floats. The route begins at Settlers Landing Road at Eaton Street and ends at Darling Stadium. Then make plans to stay Downtown all weekend for the NEW Holly Days Market and Downtown...
Black History Program: Life in Olde Hampton Through the Decades
Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center 231 Lincoln St., Hampton, VA, United StatesJoin us for an unforgettable Black History Month program featuring historical presentations and musical selections. Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center will host a Black History Program on Feb. 17, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m., titled "Life in Olde Hampton Through the Decades." This enriching event aims to explore the rich tapestry of African American...
Uptown Phoebus Art Gallery
North Phoebus Community Center 249 West Chamberlin Avenue, Hampton, VAAs the leaves continue to change and the air turns crisp, the North Phoebus community comes together to celebrate the creativity and hard work of its young artists and craftspeople. Join us at North Phoebus Community Center from 4 - 6 p.m. on February 29 for the Uptown Phoebus Art Gallery! This program is free...
Crabtown Seafood Festival
Downtown Hampton Hampton, VirginiaServing up Hampton hometown flavors, the Crabtown Seafood Festival returns to the downtown waterfront each summer. The festival features seafood vendors, boats, and educational exhibits about the Chesapeake Bay. The event honors Hampton's history as a town built by seafood, so celebrate Crabtown with fresh catch from food vendors, nautical art and live music. Browse...
Kids Fishing
Sandy Bottom Nature Park Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA, United StatesLearn the basics of fishing, the different types of bait, and how to bait your hook. Fishing techniques and secrets to catch a big fish will be taught. An adult MUST accompany all children. Please bring your favorite fishing pole or use one of ours. At Sandy Bottom Nature Park on Saturday, Sept. 28...
Santa’s Attic
City Hall 22 Lincoln St, Hampton, VA, United StatesWhether shopping for that perfect holiday gift or picking up a little treasure for personal enjoyment, this annual arts & crafts show is not to be missed! It will bring lots of distinctive treasures for fun and low-cost gift-giving! Santa’s Attic features the best talents of area crafters as they showcase an array of original,...
Hampton Holly Days Parade
Downtown Hampton Hampton, VirginiaRing in the Holiday season in Hampton with the Holly Days Parade. Watch as illuminated floats, marching bands, community groups and organizations light up the night and the downtown area. Join us for the longest-running illuminated holiday parade on the Peninsula spreading magic and cheer through the streets of Hampton. This year’s theme is “Toys,...
Holiday Wonder Walk
Hampton Coliseum 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, United StatesDecember 16-25, nightly 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., Water Walk Trail at Hampton Coliseum. Join us for the annual Holiday Wonder Walk along Hampton’s Water Walk Trail, this year with a special feature area highlighting Hampton as an All-America City. Walking trail begins behind the Hampton Coliseum and continues to Freeman Drive, approximately 1.25 miles to see all the features and return to parking. Park free at the Hampton Coliseum and follow the lights!
A Time for Heros: A Play Celebrating Black History
Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center 231 Lincoln St., Hampton, VA, United StatesJoin us at the Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center for a FREE play by Marie St. Clair celebrating black history. The play is inspired by historical events of the Hampton sit-in movement and recounts "A Time for Heroes."
