P.O. Box 571 Hampden, ME 04444
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    • Home
    • Who's Participating?
      • 2025 Sponsors
      • 2025 Who's Participating?
      • Participant Websites
    • Become Part of the Event
      • Become A Sponsor
      • Food Trucks and Vendors
      • Non-Profits and Churches
      • Town of Hampden Parade
  • Home
  • Who's Participating?
    • 2025 Sponsors
    • 2025 Who's Participating?
    • Participant Websites
  • Become Part of the Event
    • Become A Sponsor
    • Food Trucks and Vendors
    • Non-Profits and Churches
    • Town of Hampden Parade

THANK YOU to our 2025 sponsors!!!

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About Hampden Children's Day

How It Began

What Will You Find During The Event?

How We Make It Happen

Hampden Children's Day was first held in 1979 by community members that wanted to give back.  A non-profit status was later established to keep things on track.  40+ years later, the event continues. 3,000+ attended the 2023 event. 


With the exception of 2020, Hampden Children's Day has happened every year! 


This event is held on the 2nd Saturday of August.

How We Make It Happen

What Will You Find During The Event?

How We Make It Happen

This free community event deeply depends on the sponsorships from local business, donations, and of course, the hard work of our volunteers.  Without this combination of magic, this event could not happen.


Thank you to all of our past and present sponsors and volunteers!

What Will You Find During The Event?

What Will You Find During The Event?

What Will You Find During The Event?

 The day starts with a parade at 11:00.  Kids come decorate your bikes and lead the parade!  Followed by the main event on the Hampden Academy campus immediately after.  You will have a chance to watch a magician, participate in arts and crafts, build with Home Depot, bounce around in the many bounce houses, get your face painted, sample 

 The day starts with a parade at 11:00.  Kids come decorate your bikes and lead the parade!  Followed by the main event on the Hampden Academy campus immediately after.  You will have a chance to watch a magician, participate in arts and crafts, build with Home Depot, bounce around in the many bounce houses, get your face painted, sample food from the many food trucks, and check out the local craft vendors.  This year we have added an antique car show with an awesome line up. Night activities begin at 6:00 pm with  more fun, including food trucks, dancing and/or enjoying live music by Kayla Wass (Hampden's very own from Nashville) and the best fireworks display in the Greater Bangor area (or so we are told).at 9:00 pm.

Thank You to our 2024 sponsors

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025

The parade begins at 11am.  The Children's Day event begins at 12



PLEASE NOTE THAT PERSONAL PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE CHILDREN'S DAY VENUE.  SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED.


PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT WEATHERBEE SCHOOL, MCGRAW SCHOOL, AND REEDS BROOK SCHOOL (AFTER 12)., .  WE ASK THAT YOU NOT USE THE HANNAFORD'S PARKING LOT TO ACCESS THE EVENT.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Whether it's planning the event or helping out in the setup, helping the day of or with cleanup, our tiny organization depends on volunteers!  Please contact us if you are interested in helping out!!!


We have added an online signup for volunteers. Please consider giving back to this beloved community event by giving just a few hours of your time.

Click here to sign up to volunteer
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Hampden Children's Day

P.O. Box 571, Hampden, ME 04444

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Hampden Children's Day 2022


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