Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: What will change at Hampton Beach Casino while Playland Arcade stays?

Make time for "Color Me Included", zoom history program, Rev. Deb Knowlton on the Hampton Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Saturday January 10th Patch AM
Saturday January 10th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Cheers Hampton! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will change at Hampton Beach Casino while Playland Arcade stays?
  • How did Hampton Academy dominate Oyster River on the road?

Also on today's calendar: “Color Me Included”, zoom history program, Rev. Deb Knowlton and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Hampton-North Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Hampton Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's best mobile network in the US, according to Ookla Speedtest. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Hampton Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Hampton.AdvertisementAdvertisement

Find out what's happening in Hampton-North Hamptonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 40, low: 26.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 36 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hampton Beach Playland Arcade sold to Casino owner Sal Lupoli (seacoastonline.com) — A longtime Hampton Beach staple, Playland Arcade has been sold to Casino owner and developer Sal Lupoli, who plans to keep the arcade open even as the Casino property undergoes a massive multi‑year redevelopment. The $400–$600 million project will replace the 126‑year‑old Casino with a new complex, while Playland remains as a familiar attraction and employer for local families and students.
   

• Thursday Seacoast Roundup: MacDonald leads York boys basketball, more (seacoastonline.com) — Hampton Academy’s girls basketball team picked up a solid win over Oyster River in Durham, led by double‑digit scoring from Scout Lyford and strong defense from several teammates. Their victory is featured alongside other Seacoast high school and middle school results from Maine and New Hampshire.
   

📸 Around Hampton

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Hampton

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Hampton Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday January 10
  • Open Gym at Junior Gym
    Junior Gym , 14 Lafayette Rd # 5 , North Hampton
    9:00 am
  • Winter Saturday Jam
    Seabrook Library , 25 Liberty Ln , Seabrook
    10:00 am
    • Monday January 12
  • Matinee Monday -
    North Hampton Public Library , 237A Atlantic Avenue , North Hampton
    2:00 pm
  • Matinee Monday - Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG)
    North Hampton Public Library , 237A Atlantic Avenue , North Hampton
    2:00 pm
    • Tuesday January 13
  • Why Believe?
    200 Lafayette Rd , North Hampton
    3:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Hampton PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The beech trees are an important source of food for bears.
    Please do something if you see impacted beech trees around you. https://www.takingactionforwildlife.org/blog/2025/01/future-beech-new-hampshire (Nextdoor Hampton Beach)
  • Hi everyone.
    My Name is Patrick, I’m the owner of Coastal Craftsman LLC. I opened this business in the summer 2025 after spending years in the construction… (Nextdoor Springhead Lane)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for $18.50 Experienced Shift Manager in Hampton. Apply here.
  • School Administrative Unit 21 posted a job opening for Food Service Worker/Custodian - Substitute in Hampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hampton Beach

  • Fans Share Electric Moments From David Lee Roth's Recent Concert At Hampton Beach (1019therock.com)

Seabrook

Ok Hampton! 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: I sea you!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

Support These Local Businesses

+ List My Business

More from Hampton-North Hampton