The Annual Hampton Beach Children’s Festival is the family fun event of the summer, kicking off on Monday, August 17th with a magic show by BJ Hickman on the famous Hampton Beach Seashell Stage and other activities every day at 10 a.m.. All week activities build up to a Giant Costume Parade that marches almost the length of Hampton Beach on Friday, August 21st at 11 a.m. while Mr. Aaron entertains the crowd at the Sea Shell Stage. The parade begins at the parking lot of the Hampton Beach State Park. Every child gets a prize just for being a part of it!
Each day will be a blockbuster, filled with non-stop activity and entertainment, including mini-golf, free ice cream, dancing, storytellers, balloons, and more. There’s even a kids’ bumper sticker contest.
All Children’s Festival activities are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce office at (603) 926-8717.
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Date and Time
Monday Aug 17, 2026 Friday Aug 21, 2026
Monday August 17 - Friday August 21
Events running all day from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, including a daily raffle at 12:00 pm, and a break for lunch before more fun activities in the afternoon!
Location
Activities and entertainment are at the Seashell Stage and other participating establishments on Ocean Boulevard in Hampton.
Fees/Admission
All events and entertainment at Hampton Children's Festival are FREE!
Website
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