Hampton
Morning News
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Hampton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hampton’s holiday lights display is now held at Carousel Park downtown and along the Buckroe Beach boardwalk — construction halted plans for the Wonder Walk site— and will shine nightly until 9 p.m. through the end of the year. City of Hampton
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Virginia researchers (including JMU) used new solar-powered BluMorpho trackers to monitor migrating monarch butterflies this fall; one tag reached central Mexico last week in the international Project Monarch effort. WHRO Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chesapeake Regional Health now uses the new Da Vinci 5 surgical robot to treat lung cancer patients with small incisions and faster recovery times while surgeon Stephen Noble controls the system from a nearby console (the first such device in the area). WHRO Public Media
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Hampton Pirates Men's Basketball
2-8:30 p.m. — Convocation Center — Tickets starting at $46 — Catch the exciting clash as Stony Brook faces Hampton in men’s basketball action.
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Wilder Horses: A Rolling Stones New Year's Celebration
7-8:30 p.m. — The American Theatre — All proceeds support 2025-26 programming — Celebrate New Year's with the sights and sounds of The Rolling Stones.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
~ Unknown
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