The Annual Hampton Beach Children’s Festival is the family fun event of the summer, kicking off on Monday, August 11th with a magic show by BJ Hickman on the famous Hampton Beach Seashell Stage and other activities every day at 10 a.m. and building up to a Giant Costume Parade that marches almost the length of Hampton Beach on Friday, August 15th 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.

Schedule

Monday, Aug. 11th

10:00 a.m. - Magician BJ Hickman

11:00 am. - Shimmer & Shine: The Magic of Being You! Party Palace Show

12:00 p.m. - Casino Daily Raffle

1:00 pm. - Blue Ocean Society Coloring activity

2:00 p.m. - Wildlife Encounters

3:00 p.m. - Blue Ocean Society Scavenger Hunt

7:45 p.m. - HBVD Movie Night: Mufasa, The Lion King

Tuesday, Aug. 12th

10:00 am. -Robert Clarke - Magician, Juggler, Funny Guy

11:00 am. - Red Stars - National Champion Red Star Twirlers

12:00 p.m. - Casino Daily Raffle

12:30-2:00 p.m. - Buc's Lagoon Mini Golf-free for children 12 years or younger Sign-up event

2:00 p.m. - Sand Art Activity

3:00 p.m. - Touch-A-Truck; Explore a Hampton Fire Truck, Police Car and more!

Wednesday, Aug. 13th

10:00 a.m. - Showtime Steve

11:00 am. - Ellen Goethel explore the ocean world

12:00 p.m. - Casino Daily Raffle

12:30 p.m. - M&T's Childrens Money Mentorship

1:00 p.m. -Facepainting/Giant Coloring Page

2:00-3:30 p.m. -Boogie Board Contest

9:30 p.m. - Thanks to Hampton Beach Village District! Dusk Fireworks! Weather permitting

Thursday, Aug. 14th

10:00 a.m. - Balloon Story Telling with Sages Entertainment

11:00 am. - Magician, Fran Flynn

12:00 p.m. - Casino Daily Raffle

1:00 p.m. - Foo Family Band

2:00 p.m. - Junior Workout with the Lifeguards

3:30 p.m. - Ice Cream with the Lifeguards

Friday, Aug. 15th

10:00 a.m. - Parade participants meet at Hampton Beach State Park South Bring your own costume

11:00 am. - Grand Finale at Seashell Stage - Every Child Receives a Prize

Performance by Mr. Aaron

Aroma Joes Sprinter Van

Fees/Admission

All events and entertainment at Hampton Children's Festival are FREE!

Date: August 11 - 15, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Hampton, NH

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