Hampton
Morning News
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Y.H. Thomas Neighborhood Center opened its new gaming room on November 25 — a facility that includes a sensory space for calming and interactive video game stations — and hosted a ceremony with city officials and students from Hampton High School’s Academy of Technology. City of Hampton
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In Hampton Roads, Start Peninsula (the local contest) held its annual pitch contest where 12 entrepreneurs competed and three champions each won $5,000. Local mentors and investors helped entrepreneurs such as Brittany Peregoff (of Where2Wheel) refine their ideas and grow their businesses. WHRO Public Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Z's holiday season begins this weekend and runs through the New Year as it celebrates a 10th anniversary with family-friendly shows and community events—such as a refreshed Holidivas and the Plan B Comedy show on Nov. 29. Several festive events are planned in December, including a holiday arts mixer and a soulful musical revue. WHRO Public Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Officials from the Hampton Roads Alliance released a new economic playbook that shows how the region will build on its strengths in defense—along with energy, aerospace and logistics—to drive high-skill job growth over the coming decades. The playbook also highlights eight key projects that are expected to transform the local economy. WHRO Public Media
-
5th Annual Black Excellence Gala
6:30-11 p.m. — Virginia Air & Space Science Center — $50 early bird tickets available — A classy event honoring community heroes and their achievements.
-
Classic Movie Nights: The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
2-3:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — Enjoy hot-buttered popcorn and watch this classic film on the big screen.
-
Hampton Holly Days Parade
5-11 p.m. — Downtown Hampton Development — Check event page for details — Celebrate the holiday season with illuminated floats and festive cheer at the longest-running holiday parade on the Peninsula.
-
Disney On Ice - Mickey's Search Party
7-8:30 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Ticketed event — Dive into a magical ice skating adventure with Mickey and friends, featuring beloved Disney tales and stunning performances.
-
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
7-8:30 p.m. — Hampton Coliseum — Tickets required — Experience an enchanting journey with Mickey and friends through magical adventures and live performances.
-
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Hampton Coliseum — Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older — Embark on an enchanting adventure with Mickey and friends through magical realms filled with music and spectacular performances.
-
Breakfast with Santa & North Pole Pool Party
9 AM – 1 PM — Hampton Virginia Aquaplex — Adult: $25, Child: $18 — Enjoy a festive buffet with Santa followed by a splashing good time at the North Pole Pool Party.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The creative adult is the child who survived.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Hampton Morning News
Welcome to the Hampton Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Hampton, Virginia community. If you like the Hampton Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Hampton.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Hampton and across Virginia. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Hampton Morning News
A free Hampton community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://hamptonmorningnews.com/sitemap