Hampton Beach with Kids
Hampton Beach is a premier family-friendly destination in New Hampshire, offering clean, sandy beaches, a massive 12,000 sq ft playground, and boardwalk entertainment. Key attractions for kids include arcades, mini-golf, and free weekly fireworks (Wednesdays @ 9:30 pm).
🎡 Top Activities
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Beach Fun
Perfect for swimming and boogie-boarding in the refreshing Atlantic waters.
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Arcades & Entertainment
Visit Funarama , Playland Arcade , and various boardwalk arcades for skee-ball and video games.
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Marine Life
Explore the Blue Ocean Discovery Center or Ocean World for touch tanks.
📅 2026 Key Events
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Sand Sculpting Event: June 18-20
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Country Music Fest: July 7-9
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Miss Hampton Beach Pageant: July 26
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Children's Week: Aug 17-21
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Talent Competition: Aug 21-23
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Cirque Du Hampton Beach: Sept 5
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Seafood Festival: Sept 11-13
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Annual Fire Show: Sept 19
📖 Local Guidebook
Looking for the best places to eat, drink, or catch a show? Check out our full Hampton Beach Vacation Guidebook for all our top local recommendations.
Tips for Families
The sand is packed down, making it easy to walk on and great for building sandcastles with the little ones.
Hampton Beach has excellent amenities, including professional lifeguards on duty.
Options range from classic boardwalk fries to sit-down family seafood restaurants. There's something for every palate.
The State Park has a large parking lot, but it fills up fast on sunny days. We recommend arriving early. The parking lot entrance is at this exact location .
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About the Author
Hi! I'm Lawrence Shea, the owner and/or operator of these Hampton Beach properties. During the day i'm a software engineer, and I manage these rentals as a side passion. I'm a nerd, a dedicated Catholic, an avid runner, and a proud owner of a basset hound named Harvey. My goal is to provide families with the perfect home base to experience all the magic that Hampton Beach has to offer.