The Annual Hampton Beach Children’s Festival is the family fun event of the summer, kicking off on Monday, August 12th with a activities on and around the famous Hampton Beach Seashell Stage at 10 a.m., and building up to a Giant Costume Parade that marches almost the length of Hampton Beach on Friday, August 16th starting at 11 a.m. at the State Park and will feature a performance by Mr. Aaron, a  Children's Musical Artist, on the Seashell Stage. Download the 2024 Schedule here. 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. Friday August 16, 2024 A Giant Costume Parade when every child wins a prize.