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In New Hampshire – October 2018

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Download In New Hampshire - October 2018 (pdf)Experience Castle in the Clouds

For the first time, Castle in the Clouds is opening the doors of the historic Lucknow estate for two special evening tours, inviting the public to experience this stunning mountaintop mansion at night. “Castle After Hours” will be held on Friday, October 5th and Thursday, October 18th from 5:30-8:30pm. At 5:30pm, guests are welcome to relax in The Carriage House by the hearth fireplace with their drink of choice, complimentary with admission. Self-guided Castle tours will take place from…

30 years of Walking for the Animals of Monadnock Humane Society

This year, The Walk for Animals takes place at the MHS location in Swanzey! Monadnock Humane Society (MHS) is pleased to announce that its 30th Annual Walk for Animals will take place on Saturday, October 13, from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. – rain or shine. This year the Walk returns to its original location at MHS’ Swanzey location, after five years at the Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport – a venue that was made possible by the kind support of the…

A deeper look at NH history on the NH Heritage Museum Trail

For a small state, a lot of important things have happened in New Hampshire, much of which is captured in the collections and exhibits at the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord. One of 17 museums on The Trail, the Society holds the largest collection related to the history of the Granite State with more than 3 million objects, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, and more. In commenting on what makes NH history so…

The best New England destination for a fall getaway

From fall festivals to haunts and Halloween events to the most amazing leaf-peeping, Mt Washington Valley is New England’s number on destination for a fabulous fall getaway. Here’s why. Nestled into the shadow of Mt Washington, the tallest peak in the Northeast, Mt Washington Valley, NH is found in the heart of primo leaf-peeping country. While it’s surrounded by 770,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest, this region is anything but white; alive in color throughout…

In New Hampshire – September 2018

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Download In New Hampshire - September 2018 (pdf)Washington area artisans open studio tour set

Looking for a fun way to spend the last weekend of September or the first weekend of October (Columbus Day Weekend)? Take a scenic drive to the quaint village of Washington, NH for the Annual Washington Area Artisans Tour. Ten local artists and craftsmen will be displaying and selling their beautiful work on…

Buy back to save loons from lead poisoning

In response to a second straight year of high loon mortality from ingested lead (Pb) fishing tackle, the Loon Preservation Committee and New Hampshire Fish and Game are doubling incentives for anglers to switch to non-toxic tackle through their lead tackle buy-back program…

71st Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival Oct. 5, 6 & 7

The 71st Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival is scheduled during the upcoming Columbus Day Weekend. The festival begins on Friday, October 5, when the midway opens from 6 to 9 PM. The DoBros, a local folkgrass/rock band, are scheduled to play on the MainStreet Warner Stage from 7:30 to 10 PM. There will be numerous activities and entertainment throughout downtown on…

Museum Day Live and Fall Foliage Tours at the NH Boat Museum

A national program sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine, Museum Day Live is a one-day event where participating museums across the country open their doors for free. The New Hampshire Boat Museum will be participating again this year! Admission to the museum will be free by showing your Museum Day Live! registration. Come enjoy our 2018 exhibit: New Chapters: Rare Boats That Mark Transitions In Our Culture And…

 

 

 

In New Hampshire – August 2018

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Download In New Hampshire - August 2018 (pdf)Loon nest fails after boaters tamper with protective sign

The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) reports that a nest on Squam Lake failed on June 22 due to someone tampering with the loon nesting sign. The sign was unhooked from the ropeline, causing it to drift towards the nest site. As a result, the incubating loon was flushed from the nest due to the close proximity of boaters and the eggs were taken by a predator. Loons are a threatened species in…

Lake Wentworth Sailing Regatta open to all

Wolfeboro: For all those sailors who love to sail competitively, the New Hampshire Boat Museum, the Wentworth Watershed Association, and the Parks and Recreation Department of the Town of Wolfeboro are teaming up to offer the Lake Wentworth Sailing Regatta on Saturday, August 4 with a rain date of Sunday, August 5th…

League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair, August 4th-12th at Mount Sunapee

Dazzling displays of exceptional fine craft by talented artisans, outstanding exhibits, and numerous demonstrations and hands-on workshops await visitors at the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s 85th Annual Craftsmen’s Fair, held over nine days, Saturday, August 4th, through Sunday, August 12th, at beautiful Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, NH. The state’s premier summertime event — considered one of the country’s top fine craft fairs — is expected to draw more than 25,000 visitors who come to browse and shop for quality, one-of-a-kind craft…

Tickets now on sale for 14th Annual Fairy House Tour

The Portsmouth Fairy House Tour is the world’s largest fairy house tour and features more than 250 handcrafted fairy houses made by local artists, florists, garden clubs club members, businesses, families and local school children. The proceeds of this long standing collaborative community event benefit Strawbery Banke, Prescott Park Arts Festival, the Governor John Langdon House, Prescott Park and the Portsmouth Elementary Schools. Since the Fairy House Tour began…

In New Hampshire – July 2018

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Download In New Hampshire - July 2018 (pdf)John Paul Jones birthday celebration set for July 8

Always wondered how you could hang out on the lawn of that gorgeous yellow mansion on the corner of Middle and State Streets in downtown Portsmouth? Always wanted to peek inside the house but haven’t put that on your calendar yet? Now’s your chance. On Sunday July 8 at 1pm, the Portsmouth Historical Society, which runs Discover Portsmouth and which saved the John Paul Jones House in 1917, is hosting its free annual birthday party for the father of the US Navy, who spoke the immortal words, “I have not yet begun to fight!”…

Summer fun for all ages at Remick Museum

Summer at Remick is fun! Join us for classes & workshops throughout July & August. We’ve designed a menu of learning opportunities for all ages and interests. Registration is now open and additional information can be obtained by visiting our website or call 603-323-7591. Small Farmers (ages 2-6) Small Farmers is one of Remick’s most popular programs and for the first time we’re continuing it for the summer months! Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to explore the museum with a specially designed hands-on activity and…

American Independence Festival brings history to life

There may be no better place in the entire nation to celebrate American history than Exeter, New Hampshire, a quaint, historic, nearly 400 year-old town that served as state capital during the Revolutionary War. Every July, the town celebrates this history with the American Independence Festival, which features militia encampments, battle re-enactments, costumed re-enactors, nationally-recognized traditional artisans, colonial inspired beer, music, children’s activities, local craft and food vendors, and…

Summer festivals and events in Mt Washington Valley

Mt Washington Valley welcomes thousands of families with plenty of incentives to visit this scenic corner of the White Mountains. Surrounded by 770,000 acres of White Mountain National Forest, the hiking, biking, waterfall tours, nature walks, scenic drives, rivers and valley vistas attract those who love the outdoors. And with more than 150 lodging properties, 75 restaurants, dozens of family attractions and more than 200 tax-free shops, boutiques and outlets, there’s plenty of reasons to plan a vacation in the Valley. Add in a full calendar of family-oriented and adventure sports festivals, and there’s even more of a reason to plan at least one visit to the Valley in the next few months…

In New Hampshire – June 2018

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New Hampshire Boat Museum opening reception June 1

There is a lot of NEW going on at the New Hampshire Boat Museum! Find out more at this year’s Opening Reception on June 1rst at 6-9 PM. This year’s 2018 exhibit, New Chapters: Rare Boats that Mark Transitions in Our Economy and Culture 1900-1940, features boats that were innovative in their day and tells stories of American ingenuity in response to a changing culture and economy. These are rare and rarely seen boats from…

Great things in Mt Washington Valley

Mt Washington Valley, NH received upward of 175-inches of snow during the 2017-18 ski season. With that much snow, imagine how the waterfalls will rush as winter melt feeds rivers around the Valley. Yankee Magazine says Mt Washington Valley’s waterfalls offer “the ultimate rock concert” and best of all, the Valley offers a host of easily accessible locations for waterfall viewing and photo-taking. Nowhere in New England are waterfalls as…

NH Permaculture Day hosted by Cite Ecologique of NH Ecovillage

Summer is a special time of abundance, harvest, celebrating community, and sharing in the joys of nature’s gifts. For this reason, we invite you to participate in the 6th New Hampshire Permaculture Day on Saturday, August 18th 2018. This event is spearheaded by the New Hampshire Permaculture Guild, hosted by Cite Ecologique of NH Ecovillage in Colebrook, NH, and supported by the Permaculture Association of the Northeast and…

Cranmore expands summit offerings and adds knockerball

Knockerball made its debut at Cranmore last summer, and will be offered daily at the resort for summer 2018. The attraction will also be included with the purchase of a Mountain Adventure Park or All Day Play ticket. Organized “KnockerSoccer” games will take place in an 80ft by 40ft inflatable arena at the base of Cranmore’s North Slope. Open to guests 48” and up, a variety of organized games can be played based on the number, size and age of participants…

 

In New Hampshire May 2018

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Taste of Monadnock & Beyond Food & Wine Festival

Shelter From The Storm will be holding their Fourth Annual TASTE OF MONADNOCK & BEYOND FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL at the WOODBOUND INN, Rindge, NH on Sunday, June 3rd 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 of the event will help…

6th Annual Make a Blanket Day

The 6th Annual Project Linus Make a Blanket Day will be held on Saturday, May 5th at the First Congregational Church, 6 Payson Hill Road in Rindge, sponsored by the church’s Charity Crafters group.  The mission of the national non-profit Project Linus organization is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously…

Canterbury Shaker Village opens May 5th

A parade of cows is an unusual sight, and Canterbury Shaker Village marks its opening day on May 5 with just such a spectacle. Heifers from Brookford Farm in Canterbury will arrive at the Village that Saturday, and at about 11 am will make its way past spectators into the grassy fields of Shaker Village, there to spend the summer in bovine…

American Pickers to film in New Hampshire

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to New Hampshire! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout your area. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on…

Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee Aboard The M/S Mount Washington

Cruise Beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington. No visit to New Hampshire is complete without a cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee. This beautiful crystal clear lake offer some of the most spectacular scenery in all of New England. It is surrounded by mountain ranges and contains more than…

 

In New Hampshire – April 2018

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Strawbery Banke presents BABY ANIMALS: Heritage Breeds at the Banke

Strawbery Banke welcomes visitors to Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke from 10 am to 5 pm daily, April 21 through 29. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children 5-17; and free to children under 5 and active duty military and their families. MEMBERS HALF PRICE. Group visits are encouraged. Rain or shine! (Event takes place in a heated tent.) Tickets always available at the door and online…

Celebrate Ice-Out with the New Hampshire Boat Museum

The New Hampshire Boat Museum invites anyone who is “Waiting for Summer” to help us kick off the 2018 season at our annual Ice-Out celebration. This fundraising event, graciously sponsored by Maxfield Real Estate, will take place on Friday, April 13th at The Barn at Inn on Main in Wolfeboro…

2018 NH Renaissance Faire starts on May 12

On May 12th-13th and 19th-20th  the 2018 New Hampshire Renaissance Faire will celebrate 14 years with a new, beautiful, expanded site. Only 15 minutes from our old Three Maples Farm site the faire is now at the gorgeous Brookvale Pines Farm, 80 Martin Rd., Fremont, NH. NHRF has been noted as the best Medieval Faire in New Hampshire. It is a family friendly, educational, visual, theatrical and fantastical event held in southern NH only…

MWV Chamber of Commerce presents 15th Annual Chili Cookoff

Just as the temps warm in the Valley in early April, taste buds will be hot-hot-hot as the 15th Annual Chili Cookoff and the 2nd Annual Feelin’ Good 5K will be held on Saturday April 7, 2018 in North Conway, NH. Sponsored by the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, the friendly chili cookoff competition will be held at the North Conway Community Center. Once again this year, the Feelin’ Good 5K – will kick-off the…

In New Hampshire – March 2018

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The 2018 NH Renaissance Faire is moving

Three Maples Renaissance Corp. is excited to announce that we have found a new site for NHRF. We will be at 80 Martin Rd., Fremont NH. on May 12-13th & 19-20th. This is about 15 minutes from the old site and easy to get to from main roads. Now we have acres of parking! No worries about space and room for everyone! Come join us for our 14th year of fun and entertainment. From historical knights to fantastical…

Great Glen Trails Winter Charity Day

The second-annual Great Glen Trails Winter Charity Day is an event which celebrates active lives, and promotes the spirit of giving. We invite you to make a donation to the charity of your choice, and then join us on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm for a full day of fun—come ski and snowshoe on our…

Illustrated talk on Mill Girls at Nashua Public Library

On Sunday, March 18, at 2 p.m., Doug Stewart will give an illustrated talk at the Nashua Public Library about America’s first industrial labor force: the “mill girls”” of New England. For several decades beginning in the 1820s, thousands of young women, mostly single farm girls, flocked to immense new cotton mills in a string of planned cities along the…

The New Hampshire Maple Experience returns to The Rocks

Maple syrup lovers young and old are welcome to The Rocks this spring, where the New Hampshire Maple Experience will return for the last three weekends of March and the first weekend of April. With hands-on lessons in maple sugaring, horse-drawn wagon rides, and a visit to The Rocks’ working sugar house and its resident sugar maker, the Maple Experience is a sweet welcome to spring…

In New Hampshire – February 2018

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Vacation Camp at the Seacoast Science Center

The Seacoast Science Center’s Treks 4 Tots and Seaside Safari Environmental Day Camp programs, for children ages 4 to grade 5, incorporate outdoor learning in historically rich Odiorne Point State Park, and engage children with hands-on science activities and interactive exhibits. Each day’s adventure is planned around a different…

Wild Winter Walks at the Science Center

Cold has settled in and snow covers the ground. Migratory birds have gone south to warmer climates. Hibernating animals have gone to sleep for the winter. But what happens to the animals that live in New Hampshire year-round? What happens to the animals at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center during the winter? The answer is that these animals…

Rochester Opera House presents “Last Waltz Live”

The legendary New England based jam band The Rev Tor Band presents a live stage performance of he Band’s classic 1978 concert film, “The Last Waltz.” The show features renditions of all the hits by The Band featured in the film such as “The Weight,” “Up On Cripple Creek,” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” as well as songs by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Eric Clapton and many…

Seth Meyers at Capitol Center for the Arts

Seth Meyers is coming home to help our kids. On Saturday, Feb. 10, the host of NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” will be in Concord at the Capitol Center for the Arts to perform two shows benefiting Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire and…

In New Hampshire – December 2017

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Holiday pet family photo sessions at Monadnock Humane Society

Monadnock Humane Society will once again offer Holiday Pet Family Photo sessions to the community. On Saturday, Dec. 2nd at the MHS Guinane Training Center from 10 am – 3 pm, professional local photographers Beth Pelton of Eight Cattails Imagery and Chloe Giarraputo will be available to take a holiday portrait of your…

Peterborough Players announce 2nd Annual Winter Season

Following a successful inaugural winter season, the Peterborough Players are offering a line-up of plays that will illuminate the festive spirit of the winter season. First is a classic holiday tale told from a new perspective, followed in February by a touching look at all the things worth holding onto in life, and closing out the season with the New Hampshire Premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright…

The Nutcracker Ballet returns to Berlin Junior High School

On Saturday, December 2nd beginning at 6:00 pm, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts will be hosting the Robinson Ballet production of the Nutcracker.  Thanks to our show sponsors, the Madelaine  G. von Weber Trust, Service Credit Union, Mt. Washington Auto Road Company and StoryLand, this timeless classic will be held at the Berlin Junior High School Auditorium…

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, cookbooks and keepsake recipes as the Country Inns in the White Mountains celebrate the 21st year for their annual Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour on December 9-10, 2017. An 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 of New Hampshire with a scrumptious inn to inn tour of…

Top tips for Christmas tree decorating

So where to begin? First, you need the right tree. A smart first step is making sure the branches on your tree are strong enough to support the weight of your decorations. While shopping for the tree, be sure to study product descriptions so you understand if a tree with delicate or soft branches will support the weight of your Christmas tree decorations. If your family has many large ornaments, you should consider a Christmas tree that has branches separated enough to give ornaments the room they need to be…

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