The 22 Annual Neighborhood Night Out Health & Safety Fair takes place at the Hampton Roads Convention Center (1610 Coliseum Drive) on August 5 from 4-7PM. Join us for FREE, family-friendly fun.
Hampton Police Division, Fire & Rescue and Sheriff’s Office representatives will be on-site with vehicles, equipment, displays and child identity kits. Dozens of Coliseum Central businesses and community partners will provide information and giveaways. Kid-friendly entertainment will include inflatables, DJ, games & activities, face painting and balloon artists.
For more information and to view a brief event video, visit events.coliseumcentral.com/nightout.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Coliseum Central is partnering with the American Red Cross to conduct a blood drive during Neighborhood Night Out from 3-6PM. Each pint of blood collected can help save up to three lives! Help us reach our goal to collect 16 units; schedule your donation appointment now.
As a thank you for giving blood, platelets, or AB Elite plasma, donors will receive a $15 electronic gift card to a merchant of choice as well as free A1C testing. Visit events.coliseumcentral.com/blooddrive and enter the code NNOHAMPTON or scan the QR code to schedule your appointment.
Events and Entertainment
Monster Jam | Nov 1-2
Mark your calendars! Monster Jam is coming to the Hampton Coliseum on November 1 & 2. The event will feature awesome trucks, amazing stunts and action-packed excitement with skills, head-tohead battles and more. Upgrade your experience and join the Monster Jam Pit Party for family-friendly activities, meet-and-greets, autographs and a chance to see the trucks up close.
Visit events.coliseumcentral.com/monster-jam for more information and to purchase tickets.
85 South Spin The Block Comedy Tour | November 8
Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly and Chico Bean will be at the Hampton Coliseum (1000 Coliseum Drive) for the 85 South Spin the Block Comedy Tour on November 8. Get ready to expect the unexpected. This event is sure to delight with live roasting, improv and crowd interaction.
Visit events.coliseumcentral.com/spin-the-block for more information and to purchase tickets.
Brandy & Monica: The Boy Is Mine Tour | November 23
“The Boy is Mine” tour, co-headlined by GRAMMY Award-winning artists Brandy and Monica, is headed to the Hampton Coliseum (1000 Coliseum Drive) on November 23. Named after their record-breaking duet that spent 13 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, this concert will be the perfect evening for lovers of 90’s R&B. Kelly Rowland and Jamal Roberts round out the lineup.
Visit events.coliseumcentral.com/the-boy-is-mine-tour for more information and to purchase tickets.
July 19 Drive Your Dreams Car Show
August 6-9 2025 IPMS/USA National Convention
September 19-21 PHISH Summer Tour 2025
November 14-15 Deadbeats Presents: Second Contact with Zeds Dead
Announcements
Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park Events
IJoin Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park (2551 N. Armistead Avenue) for the
following community events:
Food Drive
Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park is collecting food donations through July 31 to benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. Even better? Participants will be entered to win a threeburner gas grill for every three items donated. The winner will be announced on August 1. Most needed items include: canned meats, canned fruits and vegetables, soups, spaghetti sauce, pasta, rice, canned or dry beans, healthy snacks, peanut butter and jelly.
Stuff-A-Backpack
The FREE Stuff-A-Backpack event will take place on August 16 from 11AM-1PM. Attendees can select a free backpack and fill it with school supplies. Please note, items are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. A Hampton Fire & Rescue fire truck will be on-site beginning at 11AM and hot dogs and drinks will also be provided.
For more information contact Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial park at 757-827-4670.
Bryant & Stratton College Summer Splash
Bryant & Stratton College will be hosting the Summer Splash: Dive Into College Life event on Thursday, July 24, from 4-6PM at the Hampton campus (4410 E. Claiborne Square, Suite 233). This event is the perfect opportunity for both those seeking to explore their options and those ready to enroll!
Attendees will enjoy free refreshments, games, photos ops, guided campus tours and opportunities to learn more about admissions, financial aid and career services. There will also be a raffle to win a JBL Bluetooth speaker!
To register visit bryantstratton.edu/calendar/summer-splash/registration.
Committee Meetings
- July 15 – 9AM Security Committee
- July 17 – 9AM Marketing Committee
- July 17 – 10:30AM Physical Improvements Committee
You may join the meeting in-person
at the Coliseum Central office
located at 2101 Executive Drive,
Suite 550 or virtually
Upcoming Blood Drives
August 5 – 3-6PM
Neighborhood Night Out Health & Safety Fair
Hampton Roads Convention Center
1610 Coliseum Drive
August 11 – 11AM-3PM
Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home
& Memorial Park
2551 N. Armistead Avenue
To schedule an appointment please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.
Development & Security Updates
Vehicle Theft Prevention
The Hampton Police Division has noticed an increase in stolen Hyundai and Kia vehicles due to the lack of ignition immobilizers in certain models produced between 2010-2021. Owners of affected models are urged to contact Kia (800-333-4542) and Hyundai (800-633-5151) to learn if their vehicle is eligible for software updates.
Theft Prevention Tips
- Park your vehicle in a well-lit area with surveillance
- Lock your vehicle and activate the car alarm
- Utilize a steering wheel lock
- Install a GPS tracker
Phising Scam Alert
The City of Hampton has been made aware of a recent scam in which individuals are impersonating city staff using fraudulent email addresses and documents. These scammers are targeting applicants involved in the planning and rezoning process, attempting to collect unauthorized payments through falsified invoices. Please note the following to avoid being scammed:
- All official City of Hampton email addresses end in @hampton.gov.
- The city will never request payments via wire transfer or email without proper verification.
- The city will never request alternative forms of payment, such as gift cards or cryptocurrency.
If you receive a suspicious email that claims to be from a city department, please verify the sender’s email address carefully. When in doubt, contact the department directly using the contact information listed on the official City of Hampton website – www.hampton.gov. The city of Hampton urges all residents and business partners to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to the Hampton Police Division’s non-emergency line at 757-727-6111.