Join us from Thursday, December 4, 2025 to Saturday, December 6, 2025 for the 31^st Annual Holiday and Kwanzaa Marketplace.

Beginning at 10 am each day, purchase holiday and Kwanzaa gifts from the Laurel Tucker Duplessis Museum Gift Shop, which specializes in African, African American and other gift items. Select vendors from the Hampton Roads community will be available with hand crafted items including jewelry, soaps, candles and African arts.

Admission to the 31st Annual Holiday & Kwanzaa Marketplace is free. Guests are encouraged to donate toiletries for those experiencing homelessness. Baskets will be available during the Marketplace for donated items.

Thursday, December 4, 2025

MARKETPLACE 10 am – 4 pm

Hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Hampton Alumnae Chapter

ACTIVITIES

• 12 pm – 1 pm Quarter Century Club Luncheon (Invitation Only)
• 1 pm History of Kwanzaa with Brother Larry Gibson
• 2 pm – 3 pm “Tis the Season for the Ancestors” Fashion Show with Japharii Jones (757 Black Lives Matter)

Friday, December 5, 2025

MARKETPLACE  10 am – 5:30 pm

Hosted by Hampton chapter of the LINKS, Inc., Hampton Chapter

ACTIVITIES

• 12 pm History of Kwanzaa with Brother Larry Gibson
• 1 pm Steppin’ With Purpose with April Mason

EVENING CELEBRATION 5:30 pm – 7 pm

• 5:00 pm History of Kwanzaa with Brother Larry Gibson
• 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Holiday Performance by the Hampton University Child Development Center directed by Joy Hernandez
• 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Open Hearts, Open Mic, a collaborative effort between the Women’s and Men’s Caucus of the Hampton University Student Government Association. Guests can write letters to individuals impacted by homelessness, wishing them a happy holiday season

Saturday, December 6, 2025

MARKETPLACE 10 am – 4 pm

ACTIVITIES

• 10 am – 11 am Holiday Art Workshop with The Adams Ladies (RSVP required 757.727.5308)
• 11 am History of Kwanzaa with Brother Larry Gibson
• 1 pm – 2 pm Steppin’ with Purpose with April Mason
• 2 pm – 3 pm Holiday Art Workshop with The Adams Ladies (RSVP required 757.727.5308)

All programs are subject to change.

Download the Kwanzaa Marketplace schedule pdf.

The Hampton University Museum is conveniently located just off I-64. Take exit #267 and follow signs to the Museum. For additional information, please contact the Museum at 757.727.5308.