Whimsical Winter Wonderland
Coliseum Central’s 3rd Annual Whimsical Winter Wonderland presented by Bryant & Stratton College kicks off the holiday season on November 23 from 12-5PM at the Hampton Coliseum. This FREE, festive celebration includes fun for the whole family.
Indoor activities include stage shows, roaming characters, carnival games, and princess meet & greets. There will be ample opportunities for photos in the various photo booths and holiday-themed areas. In addition, there will be face painting, balloon artists and glitter tattoos.
Outdoor activities include world’s largest rocking horse, inflatable obstacle course, petting zoo, 30′ inflatable Santa Bounce House, Sensory Activation Vehicle and a DJ. A table will be set up at the entrance to the Hampton Coliseum where we will collect food and monetary donations for the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank.
Click here for more information or to view the 2023 recap video.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Coliseum Central is excited to announce a new sponsorship level, which allows businesses inclusion in our Holiday Shopping, Dining & Event Guide. Promote your business to the 5000+ Whimsical Winter Wonderland participants and share upcoming events, sales, discounts or general information. The guide will be advertised via coliseumcentral.com, billboard campaign, digital program, media advertising, and the Whimsical Winter Wonderland event. Sponsorship is $750.
To learn more about how your organization can be a part of this exciting event, click here.
Events & Entertainment
Mayflower Marathon
The 28th Annual Mayflower Marathon Holiday Food Drive, presented by Bud’s Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, and hosted by Kroger at Coliseum Central will take place November 22-24. This 57 1/2-hour food drive benefits the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and will help them put holiday meals on the tables of families experiencing food insecurity.
Volunteers will be on-site at two drive-through locations to collect food and monetary donations:
- Kroger (1050 W. Mercury Blvd.) around the clock from 5:30AM Friday to 3PM Sunday
- Kroger (5007-2 Victory Blvd., Kiln Creek) 7AM-7PM Friday and Saturday, 7AM-3PM Sunday
Click here for more information and a list of their most-needed items.
Jurassic Quest
North America’s largest and most realistic dinosaur event, Jurassic Quest, is coming to the Hampton Roads Convention Center (1600 Coliseum Dr.) on December 6-8. Experience life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, dig up fossils, enjoy dinosaur shows and a dinosaur-themed play land, and more! For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Promote Your Event
Add your events to the Coliseum Central website calendar! Click here and complete the form with the details of your event. Once submitted, events will be published on the site calendar within one business day.
Announcements
Holiday Toy Drive
Runway Rules Academy will hold its 6th Annual Holiday Toy Drive from November 15- December 19. Toys or monetary donations can be dropped off at 29th & Green Bistro (2274 Executive Dr.) Diners at the restaurant can opt for a portion of their check to be donated. All donations will be given to CHKD, Hampton Department of Human Services, and Mary Peake Early Childhood Center for distribution. In addition, families in need can pick up toys at 29th & Green Bistro on December 19 from 5-8PM.
For more information, please call 404-902-2120 or email runwayrulers@gmail.com.
Rosie’s Gives Back
In the third quarter of 2024, Rosie’s Hampton contributed a total of $27,400 through it’s Rosie’s Gives Back program to support eleven trusted community partners. Recipients included Soundscapes Gala, The Youth Volunteer Corp of Hampton Roads, Hampton Roads Police Athletic League, Chateau Care, Parents Against Bullying, and Center for Sexual Assault Survivors.
For more information or to register, click here.
Hampton Roads Educators Credit Union Receives Grant
Hampton Roads Educators Credit Union received a $10,000 grant through the National Credit Union Administration to replace current debit cards with contactless debit cards for their members. The grant monies will help fund the conversion costs of producing the new cards, which should be available to members by summer, 2025.
“By having the latest technology, the credit union can remain competitive in the marketplace as well as make the Debit Cards more secure when used at an ATM where skimmers are possible,” stated HRECU CEO Karen Orie.
Upcoming Blood Drives
November 8
9AM-2PM
Hampton Roads Convention Center
1600 Coliseum Dr.
November 8
10AM-3PM
Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home
2155 N. Armistead Ave.
December 2
10AM-3PM
Bass Pro Shops
1972 Power Plant Pkwy.
Development Updates
Now Open
Sentara Family Medicine & Pediatrics
4000 Coliseum Dr, Ste. 280A
757-827-2400
Coming Soon
Coliseum Square
Hotworx
2040 Coliseum Dr, Ste. A01
The Rhythm Room Ribbon Cutting
Vice Mayor Jimmy Gray and City Council members Chris Bowman, Hope Harper, and Martha Mugler were on-hand to assist in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Rhythm Room (1471 Merchant Lane) on October 17. The Rhythm Room is an upscale restaurant and lounge that features great food and drinks along with live music and karaoke. For more information, click here.
Bryant & Stratton College 170th Anniversary
Bryant & Stratton College Hampton Campus (5030 Kilgore Ave.) held a ceremony September 26 to commemorate its 170th Anniversary. Many state and local leaders, students, staff, and community partners were in attendance to help with the celebration. City Council member Steven Brown read a proclamation from the City of Hampton and Director of Hampton Roads Campuses, Jeff Thorud shared some of the College’s history. For more information about the Hampton Campus, click here.
November 7-10 Jazz Legacy Foundation Gala Weekend
November 8-10 Bodacious Bazaar
November 23-24 Virginia Alpaca Show
November 7-10 Disney on Ice
November 15 Sturgill Simpson – The Why Not? Tour
November 23 Whimsical Winter Wonderland