Hampton Happenings

 

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14 Events Found
Animal Grossology
Saturday, Jan 30, 2010
through 
Monday, Sep 06, 2010

Animal Grossology--Traveling Exhibit

Get ready for an en-grossing experience! Based on the best-selling book by author and science teacher Sylvia Branzei, Animal Grossology takes you on a disgusting, downright icky adventure through the hows and whys of the Animal World. Get the scoop on ppop, check out vomit munchers, buddy-up to some blood suckers and get slimed with this exciting, hands-on exhibit.

January 30-September 6, 2010

Virginia Air & Space Center

Call 757/727-0900 or visit www.vasc.org for more information about this event.

 

600 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
757-727-0900
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Hampton's Legacy As Seen From South King Street
Monday, Mar 01, 2010
through 
Sunday, Aug 15, 2010

"South King:  Hampton's Waterfront Through the Ages"    400th Anniversary Feature Event

This special exhibit features the waterfront of Hampton along South King Street as it has changed over the past 400 years.  Many drawings and photographs portray the different moods and looks of this area, while artifacts from archaeological excavations and from the still-existing ship chandlery and seafood businesses there, will provide multiple foci of information and stories about the oldest continuous English settlement in North America.

March 1, 2010-August 15, 2010

Hampton History Museum

Admission fee, memberships are available at the door

For further information, please call (757)727-1610.

120 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA 23669
757-727-1610
mcobb@hampton.gov
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Saturday Summer Street Fest Series
Saturday, Apr 24, 2010
through 
Saturday, Sep 04, 2010

Saturday Summer Street Fest Series

(A Celebrations by the Bay event)

Hampton takes to the streets every Saturday night for a fun-filled street fair including live musical entertainment, cold refreshments and plenty of activities for the young and old.

Every Saturday through September 4, 2010

6pm to 11pm

Queens Way, Downtown Hampton

For more information call (757)727-0900 or visit  www.vasc.org/celebrationsbythebay

Queens Way, Downtown Hampton
Hampton, VA 23669
757-727-0900
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Market Place 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
through 
Saturday, Sep 04, 2010

Market Place 2010

Your favorite Farmer's Market vendors along with special tastings, live entertainment and family activities.

9am-1pm

May 22 & 29

June 5, 12, 19 & 26

July 3, 17, 24 &31

August 7, 14, 21 & 28

September 4

Queens Way in Downtown Hampton

Downtown Hampton
Hampton, VA 23669


Buckroe Pier Cobia Tournament
Saturday, May 29, 2010
through 
Sunday, Aug 29, 2010

Buckroe Pier Cobia Tournament

May 29,2010 - August 29, 2010

Fish the beautiful new Buckroe Pier anytime between May and August and compete with other anglers to catch the biggest cobia! The largest cobia caught by an angler who has paid the entry fee will win the prize.

Pier admission fees per 24-hour period from 6 am to 6 pm (if paid by 3 pm your admission fee is food until 6 am the next day):  $8 adult, $6 senior, $6 children age 10 and under, $4 non-fishing visitor with fisherman, $1/.50 sightseeing adult/child, $60 monthly pass, $250 seasonal pass.

E-mail Gofish@hampton.gov for more information! 

Buckroe Beach Fishing Pier
330 S. Resort Avenue
Hampton, VA 23664
757-727-1486
gofish@hampton.gov
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Buckroe Pier Flounder Tournament
Saturday, May 29, 2010
through 
Sunday, Aug 29, 2010

Buckroe Pier Flounder Tournament

May 29, 2010- August 29, 2010

The largest flounder caught by an angler who has paid the entry fee, will win the prize!

Fish the beautiful new Buckroe Pier anytime between May and August and compete with other anglers to catch the biggest flounder!

Pier admission fees per 24-hour period from 6 am to 6 pm (if paid by 3 pm your admission fee is food until 6 am the next day):  $8 adult, $6 senior, $6 children age 10 and under, $4 non-fishing visitor with fisherman, $1/.50 sightseeing adult/child, $60 monthly pass, $250 seasonal pass.

E-mail Gofish@hampton.gov for more information! 

Buckroe Beach Fishing Pier
330 S. Resort Blvd.
Hampton, VA 23664
757/727-1486
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Groovin' by the Bay
Sunday, Jun 20, 2010
through 
Sunday, Aug 29, 2010

Groovin’ by the Bay

Sunday evenings will be rocking at the beach this summer with a musical mix including everything from beach, pop, oldies, Motown and swing. Whether listening or dancing, you’ll enjoy this evening of music under the stars! DIRECTIONS: I-64 to Exit 268 continue on Mallory St. for 3-4 miles to Buckroe Beach.  FREE and open to the public. Food is available for purchase.

June 20-August 29

Buckroe Beach Park

6pm to 9pm

Call 757-727-8311 or visit www.hampton.gov/parks for more information about this event.

Buckroe Beach
Hampton, VA 23664
757-727-8311


Pomoco Family Movie Series
Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010
through 
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010

Pomoco Family Movie Series

Bring your friends, family, folding chairs, and blankets to Buckroe Beach on Tuesday nights this summer to enjoy free movies. Entertainment begins at 7pm, followed by our feature presentation at sunset. • FREE ADMISSION! Buckroe Park is located at the end of E. Pembroke Avenue in Hampton. • Food & Beverages Available for Purchase.

June 22-August 24

Buckroe Beach Park

Call 757-727-8311 or visit www.hampton.gov/parks for more information about this event.

Buckroe Beach
Hampton, VA 23669
757-727-8311


AAU Junior Olympic Games
Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010
through 
Sunday, Aug 08, 2010

AAU Junior Olympic Games

At the Hampton Roads Convention Center, Boo Williams Sportsplex and locations throughout Hampton Roads.  Hampton athletic events include Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Karate, and Taekwondo. 

July 28- August 8, 2010

For more information about this event, call 757-728-5315, 757-664-2571, or visit www.aausports.org

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757-728-5315
757-664-2571
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Port Hampton Lecture Series
Monday, Aug 02, 2010

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.

Hampton History Museum

August 2 at 7PM

Call 757-727-1610 for prices and other information about this event.

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