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.
Once 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.
The new Hampton Mosaic Festival: A Celebration of Culture, History and the Arts began in 2023. Combining the best elements of the Hampton History Museum’s Heritage Day and the City’s International Children’s Festival, as well as Hampton Clean City Commission’s Earth Day Festival, our vision is to celebrate the diverse history and cultures found in Hampton and around the world.
Sunday evenings will be rocking at the beach this summer with a musical mix including everything from beach to Motown & swing. Listen and dance while enjoying this evening of music under the stars!
Hampton Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services accepts applications from food and merchandise vendors, exhibitors, entertainers, and volunteers throughout the year. The department welcomes sponsors who wish to be involved and expand their brands with outreach and community support.
The Holiday Wonder Walk is held each December along Hampton’s Waterwalk Trail. Visitors will experience a holiday wonderment of lights, scenery and decorations along the picturesque trail.
