Whimsical Winter Wonderland
Coliseum Central’s 4th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonderland event kicks off the holiday season on November 22 from 12-5PM at the Hampton Coliseum. This FREE, festive celebration includes indoor activities such as aerialists, carnival games, photo booths and stage shows. In addition, there will be face painting, balloon and glitter
tattoo artists. Outdoor activities include inflatables, petting zoo, DJ and holiday-themed ponies. The Sensory Activation Vehicle will also be on-site.
Sponsorship Opportunities
This event provides a great opportunity to promote your organization by serving as a sponsor. Contact Eboni Council at 757-826-6351 or ecouncil@coliseumcentral.com to learn more.
Free Marketing For Your Events
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.
Events and Entertainment
Gameday Thursdays | Now – January 8
Guy’s Pizza Parlor (1976 Power Plant Parkway, Suite B) is the perfect spot for Thursday Night Football. “Gameday Thursdays” features $2 pizza slices, drink specials, and the game shown on LED TVs and a projector screen. Doors open at 6PM and guests must be ages 21 and over. For more information, call 757-827-8100.
Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival | October 18-19
The Bluebird Gap Farm (60 Pine Chapel Road) Fall Festival will be held on October 18-19. The whole family can enjoy experiences and activities on the 60-acre farm complete with live animals! Activities include hayrides, ax throwing, live entertainment, blacksmith demos, a hay maze, games, family photo ops, food vendors, a pumpkin patch, and much more. Visit events.coliseumcentral.com/BBGF for more information.
Bodacious Bazaar | November 7-9
The Bodacious Bazaar Fall Show comes to the Hampton Roads Convention Center (1610 Coliseum Dr.) from November 7-9. This three-day shopping extravaganza features over 300 vendors, artists and crafters. For more information, visit bodaciousbazaar.com/fall/.
PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour | February 6-7
The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour returns to the Hampton Coliseum (1000 Coliseum Drive) on February 6 & 7. This event features outstanding athletes going head-to-head with ferocious bulls. This event isn’t a traditional rodeo; it includes action, pyro and music. Visit events.coliseumcentral.com/PBR for more information or to purchase two-day tickets.
October 18-19 Rubber Stamp & Scrapbooking Show
October 31-November 2 Nekocon
October 18 Allen Iverson Presents Misunderstood
November 1-2 Monster Jam
Announcements
Trunk or Treat
The Self Storage at E-Commerce Center of Hampton (1708 Todds Lane) will host its 4 Annual Trunk or Treat on October 25 from Noon-2PM. This event is open to the public. Guests can enjoy free food and candy and shop from selected vendors. Call 757-224-7024 for more information.
Sky Zone Hampton Fundraiser Day
Sky Zone Hampton (2055 Executive Drive) will host a Fundraiser Day with proceeds benefitting the Center for Child & Family Services on October 19 from 10AM-8PM. Enjoy a day of fun with activities including wall-to-wall trampolines, rock climb foam pit, dodgeball, zipline, arcade and more.
Tickets must be purchased in-person on the day of the event. Make sure to mention the Center for Child & Family Services and 25% of your purchase will be donated to the organization; monetary donations will also be accepted in the lobby from 2-6PM. For more information, contact the Center for Child & Family Services at 757-838-1960.
Holiday Security Training For Retailers
Coliseum Central will host a Retail Security Training session led by the Hampton Police Division on November 5 at 2PM. This session is designed to address key security concerns ahead of the busy holiday season including:
- Alarm System Procedures
- Emergency Procedures
- Incident Documentation
- Review of Recent Security Incidents
- Shoplifting Prevention
- Surveillance System Review
The training will take place in the Coliseum Central Conference Room (2101 Executive Drive, Suite 550) and virtually via Zoom. Please visit events.coliseumcentral.com/security-training to register by October 24.
Committee Meetings
- October 16 – 9AM Security Committee
- October 16 – 10:30AM Physical Improvements Committee
- October 21 – 9AM Security Committee
You may join the meeting in-person
at the Coliseum Central office
located at 2101 Executive Drive,
Suite 550 or virtually via Zoom.
Upcoming Blood Drives
October 13 – 10AM-2PM
Sentara CarePlex Hospital
3000 Coliseum Drive
November 2 – 9AM-2PM
Immaculate Conception Church
2150 Cunningham Drive
November 11 – 11AM-3PM
Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home
2551 N. Armistead Avenue
To schedule an appointment please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.
Development & Security Updates
NOW OPEN
Coming Soon
Ribbon Cutting
Bloom and Blossom Counseling Services LLC (4410 E. Claiborne Square, Suite 218) held a ribbon-cutting and reception on September 5. Councilmembers Randy Bowman, Carolyn
Campbell and Hope Harper joined in the ceremony festivities. Guests enjoyed food, toured the facility and learned about the array of provided therapies including individual, couples, eating disorder and play. Visit bloomandblossomllc.com or call 757-553-5375 to learn more.