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In New Hampshire – August, 2019

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Download In New Hampshire - August, 2019 (pdf)Wright Museum to host 7th Annual Cruise in to the Wright

On Saturday, August 17, Wright Museum will host the 7th Annual Cruise in to the Wright, which will feature antique cars, hotrods and motorcycles. “This is a fun event that always features some great classic vehicles,” said museum Executive Director Mike Culver. “You never know what sort of vehicles you will find on any given year.” In total, more than 600…

New Hampshire Boat Museum to host 13th Annual Boathouse Tour

On Thursday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will host its 13th Annual Boathouse Tour. The tour, sponsored by Lake Life Realty Keller Williams and Church Landing, provides people with the opportunity to visit historic and new boathouses on Lake…

Upcoming Specialty Tours at Castle in the Clouds

Castle Preservation Society, the 13-year old non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, interpreting and sharing the iconic Castle in the Clouds property, is excited to welcome the public back for another season. There are many aspects of the Lucknow mansion that set it apart from other early 20th century homes, aside from its history, size and mountaintop location. This summer, visitors can explore these unique details on one-hour guided “Castle Close-Up” tours. The intimate, three-tour series began in…

Get revved up, The Way Home announces 10th Annual Freedom Ride

Local motorcycle riders, friends and supporters from The Way Home will be literally be hitting the road in August in support of the non-profit agency. The occasion: The organization’s 10th Annual Freedom Ride. The event takes place on Saturday, August 3rd with all proceeds benefiting the programs and services of The Way Home…

In New Hampshire – July 2019

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The biggest new exhibit for 2019 is Dinosaurs Alive! It features five gigantic animatronic dinosaurs that look, move, and sound like the real thing – and one even spits! You can see Dinosaurs Alive! from July 1 through September 30 along the live animal exhibit trail – it’s included in regular trail admission and free for members. But you can see them

Castle in the Clouds hosts 2019 Castle Car Show on Saturday, July 6th

Each year, on the Saturday after the Fourth of July, Castle in the Clouds hosts its Castle Car Show – an event for all ages. Featuring automobiles from across generations, the show has become one of the Castle’s biggest events of the season. Each year, there are cars as touched by time as the Castle itself, with past shows including models made as early as 1915. “This year”, says Programs and Volunteer Coordinator Stephanie Poole, “the oldest vehicles currently expected to attend are a

 

Strawbery Banke Museum presents new exhibit: “People of the Dawnland”

From the time that the French established a fort at Port Royal in what is now Nova Scotia, Canada in 1607, and the English settled Plimouth in what is now Massachusetts in 1620 and Portsmouth (New Castle) in 1623, their national rivalries and imperial intentions played out against the “First Nations” people who had inhabited the northeast North American coast for

 

75th Annual North Haverhill Fair is set to kick off July 24th-28th

For the 75th straight year there will be a fair in North Haverhill. What began as the Pink Granite Grange Fair soon became the independent North Haverhill Fair. On the Fred C. Lee Memorial Field since the early 1980’s this all volunteer run event has become a must attend part of summer for many, many people. One of the highlights of this year’s edition of the North Haverhill Fair will be the Friday night concert. Trent Harmon, the 2016 winner of

In New Hampshire – June 2019

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Download In New Hampshire - June 2019 (pdf)The Millie B and NHBM take visitors on the water, through history

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will once again provide locals and area visitors with the opportunity to cruise Lake Winnipesaukee in the Millie B. A 28-foot, mahogany, triple cockpit “woodie” and replica 1928 Hacker-Craft that is…

Thousands expected at American Independence Festival

Featuring live music, colonial-inspired beer, food trucks, games for kids, traditional artisans, art and craft fair, and colonial battle re-enactments, the 29th Annual American Independence Festival on Saturday, July 13 will delight people of all ages. “This a fun and unique family festival that showcases not only the wonderful community of…

Castle in the Clouds opens for the season

Castle Preservation Society, the 13-year old non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, interpreting and sharing the iconic Castle in the Clouds property, is excited to welcome the public back for another season…

5 amazing summer adventures in and around North Conway

For the second year in a row, North Conway, NH has earned a spot on the Top Ten Small Towns for Adventure list in the USA Today/10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, clinching a spot in the top five on the list. North Conway was the only town on the list located in the Northeast according to the announcement made today by 10Best editors. A panel of expert travel and adventure journalists partnered with 10Best editors to pick the…

 

In New Hampshire – May 2019

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Download In New Hampshire - May 2019 (pdf)Tickets now on sale for 6th Annual Halcyon Music Festival June 20-29

24 world-class musicians to perform seven chamber music concerts in Portsmouth over just 10 days. The 2019 Halcyon Music Festival returns to Portsmouth June 20 through 29 and subscriptions and individual tickets are now on sale. Now in its sixth year, the festival brings 24 world-class musicians together to live, rehearse and perform a series of seven chamber music concerts over…

Taste of Monadnock & Beyond Food & Wine Festival Sunday, June 2nd

Shelter From The Storm will be holding their Fifth Annual TASTE OF MONADNOCK & BEYOND FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL at the WOODBOUND INN, Rindge, NH on Sunday, June 2nd from 5 to 8:30 pm. Rudy Rosalez has once again generously donated the use of his restaurant, playbarn, ballroom, and grounds for this event. All proceeds will…

Come join the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire coming May 11th

On May 11th-12th & 18th-19th New Hampshire Renaissance Faire will celebrate 15 years . In this time New Hampshire Renaissance Faire has grown to be one of the finest events of its kind in New England, and is certainly positioned to continue to improve upon its already-impressive status, with a new location, improved layout, ever-increasing lists of vendors and fan-favorite performers…and now…

Canterbury Shaker Village opens May 4

Heifer Parade & Free Opening Day Kicks off 50th Anniversary Year. Canterbury Shaker Village opens for the season on Saturday, May 4 from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free to all. For many families, the highlight of the day is the Heifer Parade at 11 am, when young cows from Brookford Farm are brought to their summer pastures on Shaker lands. Children will love the traditional maypole dancing that follows. Canterbury-based fiddler and caller Dudley Laufman will…

 

In New Hampshire – April 2019

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Strawbery Banke welcomes Spring with the 4th Annual Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds on the Banke event, showcasing more than a dozen heritage breeds of baby animals (and their moms) that would have been familiar to earlier generations. The event, which takes place under a tent on museum grounds, 10 am to 5 pm on April 20th through 28th, is a family-friendly opportunity to learn more about domestic livestock typical on…

5K Race for Marine Mammals at the Seacoast Science Center

(Rye) The Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals, held Saturday, April 20 at 9:00 a.m. at the Seacoast Science Center features a 5k chip-timed trail race and untimed walk to benefit the Center’s Marine Mammal Rescue program. Now in its 11th year, the popular race follows a scenic route through the forest, by the rocky shore, along a sandy beach, and alongside historic military fortifications in…

Indoor Scottish Festival

April 13th, Salem High School, 9 – 4 pm. Solo Competitions for pipers and drummers. Highland Dancing competitions from Beginner to Premier Levels in the morning. Pipe Band competitions on stage in the afternoon. Scotttish vendors, clans and “Try it sessions” for drumming, dance and pipes. Free admission. Games for kids – “Nessie Toss”, Caber Toss, Haggis Hurl… Info and updates on…

SPRING: The Best time for skiing and playing in Mt Washington Valley, NH

From the myriad of annual races and pond skims to the annual Chilly Chili Cookoff in April, Mt Washington Valley is the ideal destination for spring vacations. April 5: Art Celebrates Place: The Upper Saco Valley Land Trust presents the 10th annual Arts Celebrates Place event from 5-7:30 pm at the Leura Eastman PAC at Fryeburg Academy. Showcasing the work of local artists and the landscapes of…

In New Hampshire – March 2019

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Download In New Hampshire - March 2019 (pdf)Climb to the Clouds Hillclimb returns to Mt. Washington July 2020

Officials with the Mt. Washington Auto Road in Gorham, New Hampshire and the Sports Car Club of New Hampshire announced today that one of the Nation’s oldest automobile races, the historic Mt. Washington Hillclimb, will be returning to the Northeast’s tallest peak July 9-12, 2020. Organized and sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of New Hampshire, the 2020 Mt. Washington Hillclimb will serve as a 3-day motorsports festival that will include an 80-car field filled with some of the best drivers from North…

Maple Sugaring Season for families

Maple Sugaring Season! Saturdays, March 2-30; 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 $10 ($8 Members; FREE for upgraded members). Join us to experience an old-fashioned New England Tradition – making maple syrup! From tapping a tree to tasting delicious maple syrup, you will participate in every step of the…

Maple Sugar Day at Burleigh Farm

Mark your calendars for March 23rd, 10 am to noon for the 2019 Maple Sugar Day at Burleigh Farm. This is a free, community event co-sponsored by the Squam Lakes Association, the Squam Lakes Conservation Society and the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Please join us for a fun day at the farm with sugaring demonstrations and maple sugar tasting, followed by…

Celtic Woman at Concord’s Capitol Center for the Arts On Friday, March 29

CELTIC WOMAN – vocalists Mairead Carlin, Eabha McMahon, Tara McNeill (fiddle) and newest member Megan Walsh (who makes her debut on ANCIENT LAND) – continue the centuries-old Irish tradition of telling stories through song: stories of the land, stories of love and stories of dancing; songs that will bring a piece of Ireland into viewers’ homes and hearts. Since their 2005 debut…

In New Hampshire – February, 2019

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Castle in the Clouds hosts its second annual Chili and Beer Tasting fundraiser on Saturday, February 16 from 4-6 pm outdoors in the paved area in front of The Carriage House. Guests can enjoy sampling homemade chili and beer from ten local Lakes Region restaurants and breweries, plus spirits from Tamworth Distilling. A variety of chili will be served, including…

MidWeek in Manchester One-Day Antiques Fair

Barn Star Productions is pleased to announce The 25th Annual MidWeek in Manchester Antiques Show will be introducing a new format during Antiques Week in New Hampshire, becoming the “MidWeek One-Day Antiques Fair”, held Wednesday, August 7th, 2019. With several shows during the week to shop, we hope buyers will find this new format favorable and spend the day with our exceptional exhibitors…

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Ice Harvest & Winter Carnival

A celebration of New Hampshire tradition and wintertime on a historic farmstead. Try your hand at each step of harvesting ice blocks from our farm pond. Outdoor activities, demonstrations, sleigh rides, games, farm animals and more…

Sunrise SnowCoach Tours

Our experienced SnowCoach drivers will take you to treeline (weather permitting) at 4,200 feet on the Mt. Washington Auto Road for a chance to watch the sun rise. We leave promptly at 6:30 am in January and 5:45 am in February from the base lodge, and…

In New Hampshire – January 2019

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Pizza Party with the Painted Turtles, Saturday, January 12, 11am – 12:30pm. Drive away the winter blues with a pizza party. Families will meet our friendly reptile ambassadors during an interactive presentation about the extraordinary turtles and snakes of NH. We will discuss how to treat our slithery, slimy friends with the respect and goodwill they deserve, make a peek-a-boo turtle craft to take home, and round out the day by watching the painted turtles enjoy their lunch while we eat pizza…

January Programs and Events at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Wild Winter Walk: Guided Tour of the Live Animal Trail, Saturday, January 5, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center offers a winter program for adults and families with children ages 6 and up. Learn about the animals who live at the Science Center during the winter. Most of them stay in the same place, just as they would in the wild. A staff naturalist will lead a guided walk on the live animal exhibit trail to see the animal ambassadors dressed in their winter coats and discuss how these native animals are well-adapted for winter in…

Cold weather raises concerns for loons remaining on New Hampshire lakes

Loon Preservation Committee asks the public to watch for Loons in danger of being iced-in. As cold weather sets in and New Hampshire’s lakes and ponds begin to freeze over, the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) is urging the public to keep an eye out for loons remaining on inland waters. Because they are heavy bodied birds with relatively small wings, loons require up to a quarter mile of open water in order to take off. If they do not…

Recycled Percussion

Friday Evening Show starts at 7:30 (6pm dinner service w/ children’s menu) Saturday Matinee Show starts at 2:30pm (No dinner service, but Hot Dogs, Healthy Snacks, & other concessions are available) Saturday Evening Show starts at 6:30 (5pm dinner service w/ children’s menu) New Hampshire’s Iconic “RECYCLED PERCUSSION” returns to the Flying Monkey for a special winter performance

In New Hampshire – December 2018

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Download In New Hampshire - December 2018 (pdf)Christmas at Canterbury opens Dec. 6 with Candlelight Tours

Add to the magic of your holidays with Canterbury Shaker Village’s beloved traditional Christmas event, Christmas at Canterbury. The family fun takes place on Saturdays, Dec. 8 and 15, from 3 to 8 pm each day. In addition, one-hour candlelight tours are offered on Thursday, Friday and Sunday, December 6, 7 and 9, and Thursday and Friday, December 13 and 14. Tours are at 6:30 and 7 pm. and reservations are strongly recommended. This is the 10th year that the Village has welcomed visitors for this signature holiday event…

Winter Music Nights, Lunch, and Brunch at Castle in the Clouds

Many know Castle in the Clouds as a seasonal destination, but for the second year in a row, they are expanding winter operations to offer more to the public throughout the quiet, snow-filled months. Most notably, the highly-acclaimed Carriage House Restaurant is open each week from Friday to Sunday through March 31st. Known for its “Best in NH” Summer Music Night series, Castle in the Clouds is now hosting Friday Dinner & Music Nights, offering a full dinner menu and live musical performances by…

 

Mt Washington Valley, NH Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour features
Sweet Treats & Sweet Dreams

In Mt Washington Valley, NH “C” is for Christmas and also for cookies, candy, collectors’ ornaments, and keepsake recipes as the Country Inns in the White Mountains celebrate the 22nd year of their annual Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour on December 8-9, 2018, 11:00am-4:00pm. An annual event that draws cookie and holiday revelers from around the country, this ultimate cookie walk will combine overnight stays at beautiful inns in the White Mountains…

In New Hampshire – November, 2018

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Following an amazing summer season, the Players return for their 3rd Annual Winter Season. First in the 3-play line-up is a classic holiday tale told from a new perspective, followed in January by the return of one of their most popular productions, and they close out the season in February with a thrilling play. The season opens with It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, adapted…

New Chinese Acrobats at the Capitol Center for the Arts

The New Chinese Acrobats will perform live at the Capitol Center for the Arts (CCA) in Downtown Concord, NH on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 7PM. Created in association with the world-famous Cirque Eloize company, The New Chinese Acrobats represent the next step in the evolution of acrobatic companies from the East. Mixing new techniques and acts with ancient traditions, The New Chinese Acrobats present the opportunity to view the best of China’s ancient folk art, mixed with the style and virtuosity of today’s…

Soweto Gospel Choir to appear at the Capitol Center for the Arts

The two-time Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choirwill appear at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Downtown Concord, NH on Sunday, November 25 at 5PM. This performance is part of the free 2018-’19 William H. Gile Concert Series. Soweto Gospel Choir has been spreading sheer joy to audiences across the globe for nearly two decades. Comprised of 20 of the best artists in South Africa, the choir invites audiences to enjoy the incomparable and inspirational power of African Gospel music. These uplifting performers have shared…

Remembering World War I at Canterbury Shaker Village

In commem-oration of the end of World War I on Armistice Day, 1918, a free public program on the War as it affected Canterbury will be offered on Sunday, November 11 at 1 pm at Canterbury Shaker Village. Presented at the Village’s Hubbard Education Center in partnership with the Canterbury Historical Society, the two historical lectures will be complemented by a pop-up exhibit of related World War I artifacts…

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