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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Saturday Night Street Fest '08 Series
Hampton takes to the streets every Saturday night for a fun-filled street fair featuring live musical entertainment, cold refreshments and plenty of activities for young and old.
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008
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Saturday, Aug 30, 2008
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Saturday, Aug 30, 2008
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| June 28 – 80’s FlashbackBring your teased hair and Rubik’s cube for an 80’s flashback with Everyday Circus. |
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July 5 – Red, White and Blues
Celebrate the Holiday weekend to the sultry blues of the Black White Blues band. |
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July 12 – Modern Rock Night
Rock-out with the modern rock sounds of Octane 80. |
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July 19 – Mardi Gras
Dixieland entertainment and the Cajun tunes of Dixie Power Trio – www.dixiepowertrio.com.
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July 26 – Summer Splash
Get relief from the hot summer sun with the beach tunes of Coolin’ Out!
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August 2 – 80’s Flashback
Bring your teased hair and Rubik’s cube for an 80’s flashback with Suicide Blond.
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August 9– Modern Rock Night
Rock –out with the modern rock tunes of Rockstar Parking.
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August 16 – Beach Luau
Island Boy gets the party started with their rockin’ beach tunes.
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August 23 – Summer Round-up
A boot-strapping fun time, featuring the rock-in country tunes of Southern Blend.
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August 30 – End of Summer
Say good-bye to summer with the party sounds of Slapwater.
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Saturday Summer Street Fest is presented in partnership by Bud Light, 100.5 Max-FM, 97.3 The Eagle, 92.9 The WAVE, and Coca Cola. Saturday Summer Street Fest is part of the Celebrations by the Bay Event Series in Downtown Hampton presented by the Virginia Air & Space Center.
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The Downtown Farmers' Market
The Downtown Farmers' Market is a rain or shine event held each Saturday listed from 9am-1pm. The Market will include fresh produce, herbs, flowers, handmade soaps, jams, jellies, cheese, seafood and fine art. Children welcome.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
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Saturday, Aug 16, 2008
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Saturday, Aug 16, 2008
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| Saturday, May 10, 2008 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM) Saturday, May 17, 2008 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM) Saturday, June 07, 2008 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM) Saturday, June 14, 2008 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM) Saturday, June 28, 2008 (9:00 AM-11:00 AM) Saturday, July 12, 2008 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM) Saturday, July 19, 2008 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM) Saturday, July 26, 2008 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM) Saturday, August 02, 2008 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM) Saturday, August 09, 2008 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM) Saturday, August 16, 2008 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM) |
Downtown Hampton Development Partnership
Downtown Hampton
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1271
Downtown Hampton
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1271
Family Fun Friday
Celebrate with your family and friends in Carousel Park! Enjoy live music, demonstrations, puppet shows, make-n-take activities, kids’ inflatables, and more! Held the last Friday of each month at Carousel Park.
Sunday, Jun 01, 2008
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Sunday, Aug 31, 2008
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Sunday, Aug 31, 2008
Groovin' by the Bay
Sunday evenings will be rocking at the beach this summer with a musical mix including everything from beach, pop, oldies and swing. Whether listening or dancing, you'll enjoy this evening of music under the stars! Buckroe Beach Park.
Sunday, Jun 15, 2008
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Sunday, Aug 24, 2008
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Sunday, Aug 24, 2008
POMOCO Family Movie Series '08
Bring your chair or blanket and join moviegoers every Tuesday during the summer season for an evening of family fun at Buckroe Beach. Entertainment begins at 7pm followed by the feature presentation at sunset.
Tuesday, Jun 17, 2008
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Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008
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Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008
Adventure Summer Science Camps
Don’t let your child spend another boring summer with nothing to do! This summer kids can explore space, build kooky contraptions, visit the moon, race hot rods, meet robots, uncover the secrets of their favorite sweets and more!
Monday, Jun 23, 2008
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Monday, Jul 21, 2008
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Monday, Jul 21, 2008
Encourage YOUR kids, your FRIENDS’ kids, your NEIGHBORS’ kids, ANY kids to explore science and have fun while they learn! Register now for the Virginia Air & Space Center’s Summer Science Camps!
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Science Camp Listing |
Virginia Air & Space Center
Hampton, VA 239
(77) 727-0900
Hampton, VA 239
(77) 727-0900
Storytelling in the Park
Experience the art of storytelling through music, prose and puppetry. Come early and bring your picnic basket or stay after to greet the animals and enjoy the playground. Area storytellers offer interactive tales to young audiences.
Friday, Jun 27, 2008
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Friday, Aug 01, 2008
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Friday, Aug 01, 2008
George P. Phenix High School Legacy Exhibit
The Phenix Alumni Association will sponsor an exhibit of the schools archives at the Hampton Public Library. The exhibit will include a pictorial history of the school that opened in 1932 and closed in 1968, along with school souvenirs, programs and school articles from the past.
Tuesday, Jul 01, 2008
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Saturday, Jul 19, 2008
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Saturday, Jul 19, 2008
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
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Monday, Dec 29, 2008
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Monday, Dec 29, 2008
Hampton Supertrack
This July 4-6, 2008, over 300 riders and 1000 spectators will flood the Hampton Supertrack for Battle at the Bay, a Northeast Regional BMX event drawing competitors from up and down the east coast (the Northeast sector covers Maine to South Carolina).
Friday, Jul 04, 2008
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Sunday, Jul 06, 2008
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Sunday, Jul 06, 2008
In addition to the action on Saturday and Sunday, The 2nd Annual Eddie Townsend Memorial Pro-Am will take place on July 4 with a $2000 purse + 100% payback. Some of the biggest names in BMX racing will be on-site in Hampton showcasing their skills for the crowd.
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Gosnold Hope Park
901 E. Little Back River Road
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 748-7721
901 E. Little Back River Road
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 748-7721
