We would like to extend a very special thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who helped make Coliseum Central’s Whimsical Winter Wonderland presented by Bryant & Stratton College a success!

The largest and longest-running train and toy show in the northeast is coming to the Hampton Roads Convention Center (1610 Coliseum Drive) on December 28-29 from 8AM-5PM. Greenberg’s Great Train Show features thousands of trains and collectible toys for sale, hundreds of merchandising tables, huge operating model train displays, seminars and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit trainshow.com.

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.

The holiday season is here and Coliseum Central is your one stop for all your holiday needs. With fourteen shopping centers and hundreds of stores and restaurants, you’ll find something for everyone on your list and the perfect place to grab a bite to eat. Visit events.coliseumcentral.com/shopping-dining for more information.

HOTWORX (2170 Coliseum Drive) is coming to Coliseum Central! HOTWORX is an exercise program that provides users with the opportunity to reap the benefits of infrared heat absorption while engaging in a 30-minute Isometric workout or a 15-minute High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session under virtual instruction. Visit HOTWORX on Friday, December 6th from 1-7PM for the VIP pre-sale event to unlock discounted enrollment, meet the staff and much more. Visit https://news.coliseumcentral.com/hotworx to learn more.

The Bryant & Stratton College Hampton Campus (5300 Kilgore Avenue) will hold its Rapid Registration Open House Kickoff Open House event for the January 2025 semester on Saturday, December 14th from 10AM-1PM. Classes begin January 15th.

Chicken Salad Chick (2850 Kilgore Avenue) will host a “Kids Eat Free” night on Tuesday, December 17th from 5-7PM. Guests will receive a FREE little chick meal with the purchase of an adult meal. The event will feature crafts, story time at 6PM, and Santa Claus. Click here for more information.

The FREE Holiday Wonder Walk returns December 20-25, from 5-8PM nightly. The Water Walk Trail located behind the Hampton Coliseum (1000 Coliseum Drive) will be festively decorated with lights and seasonal decor. Each night will feature a food and drink vendor, holiday crafters and other surprises. Parking is available in designated spots at the Hampton Coliseum and Hampton Roads Convention Center. Click here to learn more.

Country for Kids, the annual charity concert to benefit the Center for Child & Family Services, is coming to the Hampton Roads Convention Center (1610 Coliseum Drive) on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Country music artist Chayce Beckham will serve as the headliner. Ty Street, Alec Edmonds and Tracielynn will appear as special guests. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

Chase Bank
1700 W. Mercury Boulevard
757-755-3407

JD Sports
2830 McMenamin Street
Suite 122
757-827-2750

Coliseum Central is showcasing District businesses as part of our seasonal billboard campaigns. There is no cost to participate. Adams Outdoor Advertising will create the ad and businesses will have final approval before it runs. Billboard campaigns will run for up to two weeks at two locations- I-64 at Rip Rap Road in Hampton (east- and westbound).

To participate, please visit https://news.coliseumcentral.com/billboard and:

We are excited to announce that the Coliseum Central Annual Meeting scheduled on February 25, 2025 will include an awards ceremony to recognize standout District businesses and owners. Help us identify the best of the best in Coliseum Central. We are currently seeking nominations in the following categories:

Submit your nominations at https://events.coliseumcentral.com/nominate. Nominations will close on December 31, 2024. Stay tuned! Voting information will be included in the January newsletter. Winners will be announced at the Coliseum Central Annual Meeting.