Good morning, Hampton.

Virginia's Board of Education raised the required SOL exam scores in reading and math, so students must now answer more questions correctly to pass + the Department of Education will meet with stakeholders before finalizing a phased-in approach in October.

Children are back to school and some Hampton parents worry about head lice—tiny parasites common among young students.

Experts advise using FDA-approved treatments and following CDC guidelines so students can stay in class once treatment begins.

Phoebus Jazz Festival

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The American Theatre — All ages welcome — Experience a weekend of world-class jazz that inspires the soul and warms the heart.

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus

1:00-2:30 p.m. — Larry King Law's Langley Speedway — Tickets from $22.40 — Experience the world's largest circus under the biggest big top in Hampton, VA.

The HillBenders Concert

7:30-9:00 PM — The American Theatre — No Refunds / No Exchanges — Experience the virtuosic sounds of Missouri's progressive bluegrass quintet.

Barktoberfest 2025

12-6 p.m. — Mill Point Park — Entry fee TBD — Celebrate fall with furry friends at this fun festival featuring music, food trucks, and a costume contest for pets and people.

Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid

2-5 PM — The American Theatre — Hot-Buttered Popcorn & an all-new Silver Screen — Experience classic screwball comedies and stirring dramas on the big screen.

Sing & Smile with Art Rowe

3-4 p.m. — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful hour of acoustic tunes and sing-alongs with local Navy Veteran and guitarist Art Rowe.

Midnight Rain: Live Taylor Swift Tribute

8-11 p.m. — The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery — Cost varies — Experience your favorite Taylor Swift tunes in an intimate setting with Midnight Rain.

For the Culture Wine RnB Festival

4-10 p.m. — Hampton Roads Convention Center — $60.54 — Sip and celebrate with fine wines and 90s R&B vibes in a chic atmosphere.

Hampton Roads Philharmonic: October Classics

2:00 – 3:30 PM — The American Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Experience the rich sounds of familiar and new composers in an unforgettable afternoon of classical music.

Classic Movie Night - The Birds

2-3:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Admission fee applies — Enjoy hot-buttered popcorn as you immerse yourself in the classic film ‘The Birds’ on the big screen.