Your Guide to What’s Happening in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region
ONGOING
ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, workshops and events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
Bad Mom Night, every Thurs., Trenta, 30 Middleton Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-515-1068, www.trentanh.com.
Believe in Books Literacy Foundation/Theatre in the Wood, Intervale, programs for children, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.
Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com.
Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, free, directions/info: www.chocorualake.org.
Coffee Hour, 10 – 11 a.m., coffee, tea and snacks, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, Effingham.lib.nh.us.
Cog Railway, 3168 Base Station Rd., Mount Washington, 800-922-8825, www.thecog.com.
Conway Historical Society, historical info., 603-447-5551, www.conwayhistoricalsociety.org.
Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, many learning experiences, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Conway Scenic Railroad, train rides to White Mt. areas, reservations: 6030-356-5251, station located at 38 Norcross Circle, N. Conway, www.conwayscenic.com.
Cookbook Club, meets on 3rd Wed. every other month, 12:30 p.m., Pope Memorial Library, 2719 Main St., North Conway, 603-356-2961, www.popelibrarynh.org.
Dam Brewhouse, events, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 603-726-4500, www.dambrewhouse.com.
First Friday Receptions, June-Dec., 5 - 7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
Frank Bolles Nature Reserve, walking trails, off Rt. 16 to Chocorua Lake Rd., Chocorua, www.chocorualake.org.
Freedom Gallery, artwork/exhibits by area artists, 8 Elm St., Freedom, 610-762-2493.
Freedom Village Store, artisan items, baked goods and more, 11 Elm St., Freedom, call for info/hours: 603-539-3077, www.freedomvillagestore.org.
Great Glen Trails, outdoor center/activities, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com
In the Round, Sundays at 8:45 a.m., thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7532.
Indoor Pickleball, 5 p.m., Sandwich Central School gym, Sandwich, every Tues., Wed. & Fri., parksandrec@sandwichnh.org.
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, meets second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro. A second group meets first and third Tuesday of each month at Community Center, 22 Lehner St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net.
Majestic Café, jazz, blues, and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Makers Mill, variety of workshops, classes in arts and crafts and more, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
Making Strides, 8 – 9 a.m., drop-in walking for groups or singles, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, takes place various times: www.ossipee.recdesk.com.
Naturalist Led Hikes, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, space limited, registration/info.: 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.
NE Ski Museum, ski exhibits, 2628 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, www.newenglandskimuseum.org.
NH Farm Museum, old-time farm events, tours, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.
Outdoor Nature Based Storytime for Young Children, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Quilting Group, 1 - 4 p.m., meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, events, tours, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
Roller Skating Night, 5 p.m., Mondays, bring your own skates, for age 18 and up, Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main St., Ossipee, info/updates: 603-539-1307, www.ossipee.org.
Tamworth Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. - noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.
Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, info: www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.
Thursday Night Book Club, meets fourth Thursday of every month for discussion of books; Mystery Book Club meets second Thursday of the month, White Birch Books, 2568 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 603-356-3200, www.whitebirchbooks.com.
Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, programs, hikes, nature learning center, 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.
Ukulele Club, second & fourth Tuesdays of each month, 6 p.m., 2718 Wakefield Rd., Wakefield Corner, 603-522-3189.
Wolfeboro Farmers Market, noon – 3:30 p.m., Thursdays, The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, email: wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Wolfeboro Table Tennis, meets every Wed. from 4 - 6 p.m., in basement of All Saints Church, Wolfeboro, all skill levels welcome, $5 admission charge each week, info: 603-520-5651.
Young Farmers, 10 – 11 a.m., held on selected Saturdays through June, introduce children to the wonders of the farm, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, pre-registration suggested: 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
DECEMBER
Dec.-March, Mount Washington Snowcoach Tours, take a ride to the tree line on the Mt. Washington Auto Road, at approximately 4,200 feet, into a sub-arctic world tour narrated by expert guides, info/tickets: www.greatglentrails.com.
Through Dec. 22, A Christmas Carol, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.
Through Dec. 22, A Christmas Carol, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., M&D Playhouse, 2760 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 603-733-5275, www.mdplayhouse.com.
Dec. 21 & 23-24, Santa’s Hut, visiting hours, free, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200, www.wolfeborochamber.com.
Dec. 20, A Charlie Brown Christmas with Heather Pierson Trio Holiday Show, 7:30 p.m., Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org.letters.
Dec. 20, Friday Night Jazz, 7 p.m., musicians TBA, Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Dec. 20-22, The Magic of the Holidays, Letters to Santa, family activities, yoga, Omni Kids Club, Elf Tuck-Ins, gingerbread house decorating, Workshop, live music, Omni Mt. Washington Resort, 310 Mt. Washington Hotel Rd., Bretton Woods, www.omnihotels.com.
Dec. 20-29; Jan. 17-21; Feb. 14-23, Snow Coach Tours, take a trip up Mt. Washington, Great Glen Trails, Gorham, pre-register: www.603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.
Dec. 21, Adam Ezra Group, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Dec. 21, DellaValla Bluegrass Trio, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Dec. 21, Holiday Open House, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., music, crafts, snacks, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Dec. 21, Intro to 3D Printing, 2 – 6 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
Dec. 21, Tamworth Crafts Fair – Tamworth Village Hand Crafters, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-8085. (Other dates scheduled as well.)
Dec. 21 & 22, Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour, 11 a.m., Jackson Chamber of Commerce, 978-580-0905, www.jacksonnh.com.
Dec. 22, Sunday Afternoon Christmas Special with Andriana Gnap & Katie Dobbins, 3 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Dec. 22, Uphill Series, 8 – 11 a.m., weekly group ski for all levels, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com.
Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m. family-oriented service; 8 p.m. service focused on lessons and carols, all are welcome, First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro, 11 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1555, www.wolfeboroucc.org.
Dec. 26, Home for the Holidays Concert, 7 – 8 p.m., Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, local talent welcome for performance, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org.
Dec. 26, 30 & 31, Comedian Bob Marley, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.
Dec. 27, Dar Williams, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Dec. 27, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Colin Hart, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Dec. 28, Intro to Leatherwork: Personalized Coasters & Trays, 10 a.m. - noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
Dec. 28 & 29, Recycled Percussion, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.
Dec. 29, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Mike & Becca of Rek-lis, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Dec. 30, Line Dancing, instruction: 6 p.m., dancing: 7 p.m., Tuckerman Brewing, 66 Hobbs St., Conway, 603-447-5400, www.tuckermanbrewing.com.
Dec. 30, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Dan Parkhurst, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Dec. 31, Last Night Wolfeboro, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., activities around town all day, games, crafts, music, bingo, food, fireworks at 6 p.m. weather dependent, info./schedule: www.wolfeboroNH.us.
Dec. 31, Last Night Wolfeboro Meal, join for a meal from 4 - 6 p.m., hot meal of mac and cheese, chili, hot dogs and more, $10 p/p, $30 per family, under age 5 free, cash or checks only, First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro, 11 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1555, www.wolfeboroucc.org.
Dec. 31, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Kyle Poirier, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Dec. 31, NYE Cranapalooza Glo Party, 4 – 8 p.m., celebrate New Year’s Eve with NYE themed Glo Party and fireworks at 6:30 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve at Santa’s Village, 4 – 9 p.m., 528 Presidential Highway, Jefferson, 603-586-4445, info@santasvillage.com.
Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Schouler’s Park, 9:30 p.m., 176 Main St., North Conway, 603-901-1139.
Dec. 31, Soggy Po’ Boys, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
JANUARY
Jan. 2, Art Lesson with Local Artist, 6 – 7:30 p.m., first Thurs. of each month, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Jan. 2, Monthly Poetry Group, 4 – 5:30 p.m., write and read your poetry, mini workshop, monthly theme (Jan. theme: Renewal), Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Jan. 2 – March 11, Nordic Meisters, Nordic racing on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Great Glen Trails, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.
Jan. 3, First Friday Reception, 5 - 7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
Jan. 4, Electronics – How to Use a Mulimeter, 9 - 11 a.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
Jan. 4, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Joe Winslow, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 4, Team Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament, 1 – 3 p.m., Pope Memorial Library, 2719 Main St., North Conway, 603-356-2961, www.popelibrarynh.org.
Jan. 8, Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 8, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Ryan St. Onge, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 9, Heather Pierson & The Potboilers, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 10, Albert Lee, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Jan. 10, Jr. Meister Race League, 3 – 5:30 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 11, Frost & Flame, 4 – 7 p.m., ice carvings, fire dancing and more, family fun event, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 11, Paint Your Pet, 2 – 5 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
Jan. 11, Bennett & Perkins with Taylor Whiteside, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 11, Demo Day, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Great Glen Trails, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.
Jan. 11, Frost & Flame, 4 – 7 p.m., ice carvings, fire dancing & more, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 12, Alcohol Inks – Easygoing Cousin of Watercolors, 10 – 11:30 am, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
Jan. 12, 26, Uphill Series, 8 – 11 a.m., weekly group ski for all levels, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com.
Jan. 14, Mountain Meister’s Race Series, 9 a.m. – 5:30, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 15, Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford concert, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 15, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Steven Flaherty, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 15, Mountain Meister’s Race Clinic, 10 a.m. – noon, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 16, Lighthouse Louie, vocal trio, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 17, Dervish, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com. .
Jan. 17, Jr. Meister Race League, 3 – 5:30 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 18, Quinn Sullivan, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Jan. 18 & 19, Women’s Winter Escape, 8:15 a.m., Great Glen Trails, outdoor center/activities, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.
Jan. 19, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Rek-Lis, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 22, Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, , 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 22, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Greg Walsh, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 23, Seth Gallant & Pinkerton, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, , 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 25, M.W. Otto Rhode Memorial Skin & Ski, 11:30 a.m., Great Glen Trails, one day of the year to ski or snowboard down Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.
Jan. 25, The Suitcase Junket, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Jan. 29, Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, , 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 30, Jim “Doc” Pacheco, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 31-Feb. 2, NH Sanctioned & Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Rd., Gorham, by Jackson Chamber of Commerce, 978-580-0905, www.jacksonnh.com.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 1, BlueGrit Blues Band, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, , 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Feb. 1, Take Your Child to the Library Day with Musical Guest Steve Blunt, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Feb. 2, 9 & 23, Uphill Series, 8 – 11 a.m., weekly group ski for all levels, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com.
Feb. 7, Harry Manx, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Feb. 8, Cecilia, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Feb. 11, A Yellowstone Spring: New Life Begins, 4 - 5 p.m., experience the glory of Yellowstone’s wildlife, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Feb. 14, On A Winter’s Night on Valentine’s Day, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Feb. 15, Love in the Country, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Feb. 23, Ski, Shoe, Fatbike to the Clouds, 10 a.m., Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.
MARCH
March 1, Kat Edmonson, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
March 13, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
March 29, Altan, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
APRIL
April 6, Absolute Queen, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
April 12, Lonesome Ace Stringband, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, ME, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
April 18, 1964 The Tribute, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
April 19, Alison Brown, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
April 24-May 4, The Sweet Delilah Swim Club, M&D Playhouse, at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, 2760 White Mountain Highway, N. Conway, 603-733-5275, www.mdplayhouse.com.