Hampton Events Calendar

Year-round festivals, events and seminiars present lively entertainment options. From celebrations of Blackbeard and the Chesapeake Bay, to big band performances and exciting special events, there is plenty of family fun to be had in the city.


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Port Hampton Lecture Series
The Port Hampton Lecture Series features authors, living historians, and local history buffs discussing topics from Hampton’s past as well as related historical subjects of a regional and national flavor. Held the first Monday of each month.
Wednesday, Jul 02, 2008
through 
Monday, Dec 29, 2008

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1st Monday of each month, 7pm

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Members, FREE
Non-Members, $3

Hampton History Museum
120 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1610


Coliseum Central Holiday Parade
Enjoy the holiday season during this much-anticipated seasonal day-time parade. Featuring helium balloons, floats, clowns, marching bands and Santa.
Saturday, Nov 22, 2008
Coliseum Central
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 826-6351


It’s a Wonderful Life in Phoebus
Take a trip back to the 1940’s to enjoy the pleasures of the holidays. With a special showing of the film, “It’s a Wonderful Life” at The American Theatre, this charming event features classic cars and live entertainment.
Saturday, Nov 22, 2008
Historic Phoebus
21 East Mellen Street
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 722-0617


Southeastern Gun and Knives Show
Saturday, Nov 29, 2008
through 
Sunday, Nov 30, 2008

 

Dates:

Saturday, November 29, 2008  10:00am-5:00pm

Sunday, November 30, 2008  10:00am-4:00pm

 

Admission: Adults - $7.00   Children: Under 12 - Free

 

Location: Hampton Roads Convention Center

 

Website Link: www.guns-knives.com

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Port Hampton Lecture
Monday, Dec 01, 2008
through 
Monday, Jan 05, 2009

 

December 1, 2008

"Jefferson and Adams Debate: The Argument Continues..and so Does the Friendship"

Speakers: Bill Barker and Steve Holloway

Historical Interpreters, Colonial Williamsburg

 

Time: 7:00 PM

 

Location: Hampton History Museum

120 Old Hampton Lane

Hampton, VA 23669

757-727-1610

 

Admission:

Members Free; $3.00 Non-Members

 

 

January 5, 2009

"The Old Soldiers Home in Hampton"

Speaker: Shelby Liston, Historian

 

Time: 7PM

 

Location: Hampton History Museum

120 Old Hampton Lane

Hampton, VA 23669

757-727-1610

 

Admission: Members Free; $3.00 Non-Members

 

 

120 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, Virginia 23669


400th Anniversary of the First Recorded Christmas
Monday, Dec 01, 2008

 

First Light Celebration-- 400th anniversary of the first recorded Christmas in North America. The first written report of an English Christmas in North America took place in December 1608 at the Kecoughtan Village which today is Hampton. The city will observe the 400th anniversary of this historic event with a ceremonial lighting of a giant star, with Olde English Chritmas music and fare.

 

Date: December 1, 2008

Time: 6pm-7pm

 

Location: Hampton History Museum courtyard

120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA 23669

757-722-1610

 

Admission: Free

 

 

120 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA 23669
757-727-1610


3rd Annual Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting
Enjoy live holiday entertainment, arts and crafts, horse and carriage rides, winter treats, a tree lighting, fireworks and more.
Saturday, Dec 06, 2008
Downtown Hampton
700 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-0900


Annual Lighted Boat Parade
Experience the joy and warmth of the holiday season with this parade of sail consisting of more than 40 lighted boats as they pass along Hampton’s waterfront.
Saturday, Dec 06, 2008

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7:30pm

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Free
Downtown Hampton Waterfront
700 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1271


Breakfast with Santa
Bring the family and have breakfast with Santa plus much more: Decorate gingerbread men, make reindeer chow, create paper bag reindeer, craft paper angels and a snowman, take a spin on the carousel and take a ride on Glacier Run with our motion simulator! Add an IMAX presentation or ice skating for just $5.
Saturday, Dec 06, 2008

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8 am to 10 am
(breakfast served at 8 am)
Virginia Air & Space Center
600 Settlers Landing Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-0900


Breakfast with Santa
Bring the family and have breakfast with Santa plus much more: Decorate gingerbread men, make reindeer chow, create paper bag reindeer, craft paper angels and a snowman, take a spin on the carousel and take a ride on Glacier Run with our motion simulator! Add an IMAX presentation or ice skating for just $5.
Saturday, Dec 13, 2008

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8am to 10am
(breakfast served at 8am)

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Free
Virginia Air & Space Center
600 Settlers Landing Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-0900


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