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Hampton Beach, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Hampton Beach! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Hampton Beach is a quieter boardwalk alternative this summer
Also on today's calendar: "Dilly Duck Adventure Day" at Hampton Beach with Author Holly McCarthy (10:00 / 10:45 AM EST) and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
- Thursday: Cooler with showers around, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• U.S. beach towns: 4 surprising must-visit summer escapes (carolineprogress.com) — Hampton Beach gets spotlighted here as a classic, compact New Hampshire seaside escape, with retro boardwalk arcades, casual vendors, and nearby Hampton Beach State Park for quieter sand. The piece offers practical tips on when to swim, where to stroll, and what to snack on, especially for travelers seeking nostalgia and character over crowded mega-resorts. 
📸 Around Hampton Beach
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Upcoming Events in
Hampton Beach
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★ Featured events ★
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A Night With David Lee Roth →
Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton
7:00 pm
Friday May 29
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Other local events
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Conservation Commission →
Hampton, NH Calendar, Select Board Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
6:30 pm -
Plan Review Committee →
Hampton, NH Calendar, Select Board Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
2:00 pm -
Master Plan Implementation Committee →
Hampton, NH Calendar, Selectmen's Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
7:00 pm -
Hampton Beach Area Commission →
Hampton, NH Calendar, Select BoardMeeting Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
6:00 pm -
Ribbon Cutting - Rize Cafe
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, 47 Winnacunnet Rd, Hampton
9:00 am -
"Dilly Duck Adventure Day" at Hampton Beach with Author Holly McCarthy (10:00 / 10:45 AM EST) →
Hampton Artisans Store, 125 Ocean Blvd, Hampton
10:00 am -
Theresa Caputo →
Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton
8:00 pm -
The Beach Boys →
Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton
8:00 pm
Tuesday May 26
Wednesday May 27
Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
Wednesday June 3
📣 Hampton Beach Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tech Tuesday at NHPL →
North Hampton Public Library, 239 Atlantic Ave, North Hampton
1:00 pm -
CIP Committee →
Hampton, NH Calendar, Select Board Room 100 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton
3:00 pm -
Crafting: fuse bead coasters →
North Hampton Public Library, 239 Atlantic Ave, North Hampton
5:30 pm -
NHPL Craft Club: Fuse Bead Coasters
North Hampton Public Library, 239 Atlantic Ave, North Hampton
5:30 pm
Tuesday May 26
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Beach Front Cottage For Rent
Charming cottage (sleeps 6) directly on private beach availabe for select weeks this summer. ... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Securitas posted a job opening for Part-Time & Full-Time Security Officer in Hampton. Apply here.
- Hannaford posted a job opening for PT Sales Associate Cashier in Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hampton
- Hampton Beach: New restaurants, shops and concerts to check out in 2026 (seacoastonline.com)
- Here are Memorial Day 2026 parades, ceremonies in Seacoast NH and Maine (seacoastonline.com)
- Granite Staters brave rain, wind for Memorial Day events across New Hampshire (wmur.com)
Seabrook
- Fact checking Ryan Fazio's claims on Connecticut electric rates, taxes and immigration (ctpost.com)
Portsmouth
- Your Portsmouth summer 2026 guide to fun: Don't miss these events and attractions (seacoastonline.com)
- New to the Greater Portsmouth, NH Area? Relocation Q&A (2026) (livability.com)
Ok Hampton Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)
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