Coliseum Central Annual Meeting
The Coliseum Central Annual Meeting will take place February 24 from 6-8PM at the Hampton Roads Convention Center (1610 Coliseum Drive). This year marks Coliseum Central’s 30th anniversary. Join us as we recognize and honor our past, present and future! The meeting will also include messages from Mayor Jimmy Gray and Police Chief Jimmie Wideman as well as an awards ceremony highlighting the “Best of” Coliseum Central businesses.
This event is free to attend. If you work, conduct business, own property or have another vested interest in Coliseum Central, we encourage you to attend! RSVP now at news.coliseumcentral.com/annual26
“Best Of” Coliseum Central
Coliseum Central wants to know who’s #1 in your book. Vote for the “Best of” Coliseum Central at events.coliseumcentral.com/best-of by February 3. Winners will be announced at the Coliseum Central Annual Meeting on February 24.
Events and Entertainment
Jurassic Quest | January 30 – February 1
Jurassic Quest, North America’s largest and most realistic dinosaur event, is coming to the Hampton Roads Convention Center (1610 Coliseum Drive) from January 30 – February 1. Experience life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, dig up fossils, enjoy dinosaur shows and a dinosaur-themed play land, inflatable attractions, LEGO build stations, dino crafts and more! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit jurassicquest.com.
Hampton Comicon | February 21
The Hampton Comicon takes place February 21 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center (1610 Coliseum Drive). This event promises a jampacked day featuring special guests, panels and more! Vsit hamptoncomicon.com to learn more and buy tickets.
Hampton Roads Home Show | February 21-22
The Hampton Roads Home Show is coming to the Hampton Roads Convention Center (1610 Coliseum Drive) on February 21-22. The Peninsula’s largest home show features landscaping companies, remodeling contractors, interior decorating companies, and more. Tickets are available at the door and include a free return pass good for the entire weekend. For more information, visit hamptonvahomeshow.com.
Freedom Dinner | May 29
Step into 1776 at the Freedom 250 Dinner at the Hampton Roads Convention Center (1610 Coliseum Drive) on May 29 from 6-10PM. Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States at this themed event featuring a reception, live entertainment & reenactments and a five-course dinner with wine pairing. Visit visithampton.com/event/freedom-dinner to learn more.
February 26-March 1 Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
March 6-8 Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo
March 13-15 Virginia RV Expo
February 6-7 PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour
February 21 We Them Ones Comedy Tour
February 28 The New Edition New Way Tour 2026
Announcements
VIP Entertainment Now Open
VIP Entertainment (4401 W. Claiborne Square) is now open in Peninsula Town Center! The fun-filled venue includes an 8-screen movie theater offering in-seat dining and delivery, bowling, arcade and bar. For more information, tickets and showtimes visit vipcinemas.com/vip-entertainment-hampton.
Geno’s Steaks Hampton + Arcade Now Open
Geno’s Steaks Hampton + ARCADE (1976 Power Plant Parkway, Suite A) hosted a ribbon- and cheesesteak-cutting on January 8. The iconic eatery has been a mainstay since 1966 and the Hampton location is the first location outside of Philadelphia. The menu includes a variety of cheesesteaks, hoagies and French fry options. Additionally, the venue has a full-service bar, arcade and waterfront patio. Visit powerplanthamptonroads.com/venue/genos-steaks to learn more.
Country For Kids Concert
The annual Country for Kids charity concert will take place on April 25 from 5:30-10PM at the Hampton Roads Convention Center (1610 Coliseum Drive). Joe Nichols is the headliner with opening performances by TRACIELYNN and Alec Edmonds and pre-event entertainment by DJ Ty Street. All proceeds from the concert benefit the Center for Child & Family Services, a non-profit organization that has been serving the community since 1943. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit countryforkids.com.
Upcoming Meetings
January 15-9AM Marketing Committee
January 15-10:30AM Physical Improvements Committee
January 20-9AM Security Committee
All Meetings are held in the BID office 2101
Executive Drive, Suite 550.
Upcoming Blood Drives
February 2
9AM-2PM
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
2150 Cunningham Drive
To schedule an appointment please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.
BID Member Benefits
Coliseum Central Virtual Tour
Coliseum Central partnered with Vistity to create a 360° virtual tour of the entire District. The tour is prominently located on the front page of our new website, allowing visitors to see all that Coliseum Central has to offer.
The Tour includes:
- Venues and Shopping Centers
- Points of Interest
- Videos
- Photo Galleries
Individual businesses can be included as points of interest. A brief description, photos, video, and website link can be included for each point of interest. Have your Coliseum Central business added to the virtual tour by submitting your information at news.coliseumcentral.com/vistity.
Personalized Business Page
Coliseum Central’s updated website includes a free, personalized business page for each District business. Each page includes a description, address, phone number, email address, website and social links, photos, hours of operation, and Google map. Visit https://news.coliseumcentral.com/business-list to find your business page. Review your business page and submit any updates, photos, or information at news.coliseumcentral.com/submit-your-business.
Post Your Job
Share your job openings with us. Our robust form allows you to share information such as employment type, job description, weekly and shift hours, duties, requirements, work conditions, benefits, and more. Visit news.coliseumcentral.com/post-a-job to share your job listing. Submissions will be reviewed prior to posting on the website.
Promote Your Event
Coliseum Central businesses may post their events on the coliseumcentral.com events calendar. Visit events.coliseumcentral.com/submit-event and complete the form to have your happenings published on the calendar. Your event may also be published in our monthly newsletter and posted on our social media channels.
Submit your nominations at events.coliseumcentral.com/nominate. Nominations will close on December 31, 2025. Stay tuned! Voting information will be included in the January newsletter. Winners will be announced at the Coliseum Central Annual Meeting.