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Sunset Boat Ramp is reopened with newly repaved surface

Dec. 1, 2023 - Boaters can expect smooth sailing -- or at least a smooth launch -- now that the city's Sunset Creek Boat Ramp is repaved. The weather is predicted to turn warmer this weekend, but rain is also in the forecast.

Holly Days includes parades on land and on water

Nov. 28, 2023 — Spectacular parades on the land and on the water will highlight this year’s Hampton Holly Days celebration in the downtown district.

 The event will include the return of the popular Holly Days Parade, being hel...

Still time to register your child for winter break camp

Nov. 20 — It's not too late to sign up for Hampton winter break camps. Registration is open for several camps being offered at Hampton's community centers from Dec. 18-29, when schools are out of session. 

The program is for children ages 6-12, an...

Thanksgiving holiday affects city services, offices

Here’s a look at how these city offices, departments, or services will be affected by the Thanksgiving holiday.

City Offices                      &a...

Join the fall celebration at Blue Bird Gap on Oct. 21-22

Oct. 6, 2023 - Usher in the fall season at the Bluebird Gap Farm Festival. The festival offers a variety of children's activities, hayrides, master gardening, punkin’ chunkin’, storytelling, live entertainment, and much more. ...

Air Power Park to close for a month to complete improvements

Aug. 16, 2023 - The revitalization of Air Power Park is nearly complete, but the park needs to close for the final phase of construction. The closure will begin Friday, Aug. 18, and last about a month. 

The Air Power Park entrance to the WaterWalk...

UPDATE: Outlook Beach at Fort Monroe cleared by Health Department

EARLIER June 21, 2023– The Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for the beach at Fort Monroe due to bacteria levels that exceed the state water quality standards for swimming. Water samples from Hampton's other beaches meet ...

Events for all ages will showcase Youth Violence Prevention Week

April 3, 2023 - Hampton will come together to mark Youth Violence Prevention Week with events that educate, remember victims, share resources, offer recreation, and, ultimately pull the community together in expressions of unity and hope.

Hopeful Hampton’s...

Mosaic festival celebrates cultures, history, and the Earth on April 22

March 23, 2023 - The Hampton Mosaic Festival combines elements from the International Children's Festival, Heritage Day, Earth Day celebrations, and adds more art and interactivity. The new, combined festival will be held April 22 from 10 p.m. to...

Dates set for input on future of Hampton's carousel

March 15, 2023 — Community discussions about the future of the historic carousel will be held March 23 and 28. The Downtown Hampton Development Partnership has asked the City Council to move it to make room for a larger waterfront park.

Tom Tingle, archite...

Polling on the city's upcoming budget available through March 20

March 15, 2023 - Work to develop next year's budget is under way, and residents can offer their views in an online informal survey. City Manager Mary Bunting seeks input before her recommended budget is developed to ensure it includes residents&a...

Free grand opening events for Aquaplex swim center on Oct. 29

Oct. 12, 2022 — The city's new two-pool swimming center will hold a free celebration Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with demonstrations, refreshments, games, and entertainment. 

The program will feature Olympic gold ...

River Street Park closes Tuesday, as part of I-64 widening project

Aug. 31, 2022 - Downtown's River Street Park will be closed beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6, as part of the widening of Interstate 64, which will connect to the expanded Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. The park is located at the intersection of River Str...

UPDATE: Swimming advisory lifted for Buckroe Beach

Aug. 24, 2022 – The Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for the central part of beach due to levels of bacteria levels that exceed the state water quality standards for swimming.

Buckroe is segmented, so bacteria levels could affect the entire...

Water quality updates for Hampton's beaches: Know before you go

July 8, 2021 - Beach water samples for all of Hampton's public beaches have met the state's water quality standards.

The Hampton Health Department tests samples of water at several public beach locations throughout the summer season. A sw...