Hampton Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Services
Holiday Wonder Walk
Waterwalk Path Hampton, VA, United StatesThe Hampton “Holiday Wonder Walk” is the perfect way for families to celebrate the holidays and experience fun together! The lighted walk will feature lights and displays showcasing the Hampton Coliseum, Candyland, “Frozen”, and more! This year, the path will also include two stages of holiday entertainment, vendors selling hot food and holiday merchandise, kid’s...
BlackBeard Pirate Festival
Mill Point Park 100 Eaton Street, Hampton, VA, United StatesOnce a year visitors from all over the country enjoy the sights and sounds of 18th century Hampton overrun by pirates. Hampton's waterfront comes alive with dozens of pirate re-enactors, costumed in historically accurate garb, who transform today's Hampton into the busy seaport of yesterday. Led by Blackbeard the Pirate himself, re-enactors help visitors step...
Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival
Bluebird Gap Farm 60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton, virginiaEach year the City of Hampton ushers in the fall season at the Bluebird Gap Farm Festival. The festival offers a variety of children's activities, hayrides, a giant straw slide, master gardening, punkin’ chunkin’, storytelling, live entertainment, and much more. Entry and activities are free. Food and pumpkins are available for purchase. Please note: Pets...
Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival
Bluebird Gap Farm 60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton, virginiaEach year the City of Hampton ushers in the fall season at the Bluebird Gap Farm Festival. The festival offers a variety of children's activities, hayrides, a giant straw slide, master gardening, punkin’ chunkin’, storytelling, live entertainment, and much more. Entry and activities are free. Food and pumpkins are available for purchase. Please note: Pets...
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 — Holiday Series Events
Downtown Hampton Hampton, VirginiaThe 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 Holly Days — Holiday Series Events | Hampton, VA -...
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...
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!
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...