Hacktoberfest 2026 - Hack Day Hampton
Hosted by The AI Collective + 🧜♀️ The AI Collective Hampton Roads
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What to look forward to
Hacktoberfest 2026’s community hack day will bring developers, students, and makers together to learn, experiment, and build with open-source AI. Sponsored by RevolutionVA and The AI Collective Hampton Roads, the event will welcome participants at all experience levels to explore open-source tools and collaborate on projects.
Inside the event
IMPORTANT NOTE
This is just link to the MLH event listed down below. Signing up via MLH is required to attend. Snag a spot via the link down below.
https://events.mlh.com/events/14937-hacktoberfest-hack-day-hampton-x-revolutionva
Join Hacktoberfest 2026 in the 757 for a day of building, learning, and connecting with the Hampton Roads tech and maker community!
We’re gathering at 757 Makerspace’s Hampton location on October 17 to explore, experiment, and create together. As part of Hacktoberfest 2026, this community hack day celebrates open source, with this year’s focus on learning and building with open-source AI. This year's event is hosted by RevolutionVA with sponsorship thanks to the AI Collective Hampton Roads.
Bring a project you’ve been wanting to try, explore a new tool, or find someone to collaborate with. Experiment with an open-weight model, tinker with an open-source agent, or see where your curiosity takes you. Whether you’re an experienced developer, a hands-on maker, or just getting started, there’s room to learn and contribute.
- When: October 17, 2026 · 10 AM–4 PM
- Where: 757 Makerspace · Hampton
- Bring: A laptop, charger, and curiosity. A project idea is welcome, but optional!
Come meet fellow builders from across the 757, share what you know, and make something together.
Who can attend?
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following
Minors (Between 13-18) Working Professionals Students- University Students - Secondary/High School Students - Other
Additional Information
Please note that the HRBT will be closed coming from Hampton at the time of the event. Plan to take the Monitor-Merrimac home. Keep an eye here, the reddit posts, socials, and/or the 757dev discord/slack, for any further updates/announcements in the coming days.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This is just link to the MLH event listed down below. Signing up via MLH is required to attend. Snag a spot via the link down below.
https://events.mlh.com/events/14937-hacktoberfest-hack-day-hampton-x-revolutionva
757 Makerspace - Hampton
757 Makerspace - Hampton, 16 Murray St, Hampton, VA 23651, USA. Confirm the venue with the organizer before traveling.
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Last checked: Nov 2, 2026. Confirm current availability before making plans.
Organizer page checked: Oct 17, 2026. Check registration for the latest details.