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Salute to Military Spouses - Shop & Stroll Hilton Village

Building Your Best Military Life: Career, Family, and Well-being Resources

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
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Category: Signature Events

Shop & Stroll Hilton Village

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Woman's Club of Hilton Village
87 Main Street, Newport News, VA

Shop. Connect. Thrive.

Join Retail Alliance , the Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center, and community partners for a special event created exclusively for military spouses.

Shop & Stroll: Military Spouse Community Connection Experience is designed to bring military spouses together for a day of networking, inspiration, local discovery, and community building. Whether you're new to Hampton Roads or have called the area home for years, this event offers opportunities to connect with fellow military spouses, explore valuable local resources, and discover all that Hilton Village has to offer.

What to Expect

Community Breakfast & Networking

Start your morning by connecting with other military spouses, community leaders, and local organizations in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Panel Discussion

Hear from military spouses, professionals, and entrepreneurs as they share their experiences, insights, and strategies for thriving in Hampton Roads. Panelists will discuss topics such as career development, entrepreneurship, community engagement, and navigating military life.

Resource Marketplace

Meet local businesses, employers, nonprofits, and community organizations that provide resources and support for military families. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about services, programs, career opportunities, and ways to become more engaged in the community.

Shop & Stroll Experience

Explore the unique shops, boutiques, restaurants, and businesses that make Hilton Village a special destination. Participating businesses may offer special promotions, giveaways, discounts, and raffle donations exclusively for event attendees.

Raffle Drawings & Giveaways

Visit participating businesses during the Shop & Stroll experience for a chance to qualify for raffle prizes donated by local businesses and community partners.

Who Should Attend?

This event is open to military spouses from all branches of service, whether active duty, reserve, National Guard, veteran, or retired military families.

Whether you're looking to:

  • Meet other military spouses
  • Build your professional network
  • Explore career opportunities
  • Discover local resources
  • Learn about the Hampton Roads community
  • Support local businesses

You'll find something valuable at Shop & Stroll.

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For More Information:

Retail Alliance Logo 101 W Main St Suite 905
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
United States 757.466.1600