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  2. Haunted Horses on the Hampton Carousel

    A unique Halloween event this month in Hampton! Ride the Hampton Carousel with the Headless Horseman!

    October 3, 2025
  3. 2025 National Carousel Day – FREE Rides!

    A special treat for families with kids who love carousel rides! Celebrate National Carousel Day! Join us for the unveiling of a bejeweled carousel horse made entirely out of semi-precious stones!

    July 16, 2025
  4. A Splash of the Arts! Free Summer Fun in Hampton

    Free Summer Fun for the kids in Hampton! School-age children and families can interact with musicians, artists, actors, storytellers, dancers, and more. Each hour has new programming! 

    July 9, 2025
  6. Hampton History Museum Holiday Gifts

    The Hampton History Museum has a special gift for the kids this holiday season!

    November 27, 2020
  7. Hampton Heritage Day 2019

    Another chance to soak up some local history with the entire family at this FREE Event!

    April 18, 2019
  8. Hampton History Museum: 5th Annual Build The City Event

    Hampton History Museum is back with another great line-up of FREE Family Fun for Build The City!

    January 16, 2019
  10. The Hunt For History!

    This weekend at the Hampton History Museum you can participate in the 10th Annual "Hunt For Hampton History!"

    March 8, 2016
  11. Battle of Hampton – Land & Sea Reenactment

    Come out to mark the first reenactment of the Battle of Hampton this weekend! The battle took place in Hampton on October 26-27, 1775.

    October 22, 2015
  12. Hampton History Museum Family Day

    Hampton History museum is back with another program as a part of their 2nd Saturday Family Day Series.

    June 11, 2015
  14. Annual First Light Celebration

    The First Light Celebration is taking place this weekend at the Hampton History Museum to honor the first recorded English Christmas celebration in North America. Come out to make heirloom ornaments,…

    November 26, 2014
  15. Come Visit An Archaeological Dig!

    Is your Active Child interested in Archaeology?? Bring the kids and find out what an archaeological dig is all about! Today (Friday 7/18/2014) from noon-6 pm if you stop by the archaeology site of the…

    July 18, 2014
  16. Military Appreciation at The Hampton History Museum

    This weekend the Hampton History Museum kicks off a period of FREE Admission for Military! From November 9 – November 17, 2013 Active Duty & Retired Military and NASA peronnel will enjoy FREE admission to…

    November 7, 2013
  18. 1776: Revolutionary Family Fun

    This weekend come out for FREE activities as a part of 1776: Revolutionary Family Fun Day at Hampton History Museum! Where: Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane Hampton, VA 23669 When: Saturday,…

    July 11, 2013
  19. Digging For Dinosaurs! (Hampton)

    2nd Saturday Family Day is this weekend at the Hampton History Museum! What: Digging for Dinosaurs! When: Saturday, June 8 from 10 am-2 pm Cost: Free and open to the public Families can enjoy a day for…

    June 7, 2013
  20. Free Admission to Hampton History Museum for Military

    A nice local offer for military families! The Hampton History Museum is offering free admission to active duty and retired military and their families – as well as half-price membership to the museum -…

    April 8, 2013
  22. History Under Our Feet Event (Hampton)

    Does your child love to dig and uncover treasures? A great learning opportunity is planned for the Hampton History Museum’s 2nd Saturday Family Event, entitled “History Under Our Feet,” this…

    February 6, 2013