NOVEMBER

Through Nov. 24, Adult Learn to Play Hockey, for age 18 & up, Pop Whalen Ice and Arts Center, 90 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 603-569-5639.

Through Dec. 16, Made to Crave Satisfying Desire with God, Not Food, Tuesdays for 12 weeks, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Bradley Room at Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 781-640-5623.

Nov. 5, Open Mic Night, 6 - 8 p.m., Medallion Opera House, Gorham Town Hall, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org.

Nov. 6, Alcohol Inks, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Nov. 7, An Evening with Gingerbread Amy, 6 – 8 p.m., cookies, crafts, wine and cheese, Dark Lake Lodge, Wolfeboro, tickets: www.ticketleap.com.

Nov. 7, Marshall Crensaw concert, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Nov. 7-9, Sweeney Todd, 11/7 & 11/8: 7:30 p.m., 11/9: 2 p.m., The Village Players, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, tickets/info.: 603-569-9656, www.village-players.com.

 Nov. 8, Abenaki Ski Team Ski & Skate Sale, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, www.abenakiskiteam.org., abenakiski@gmail.com.

Nov. 8, Clay Birdhouse Workshop, 9 a.m. – noon, intergenerational class, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, pre-register for details.: 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Nov. 8, Craft Night with Doodlin’ Di, 6 – 8 p.m., Ossipee Town Hall, 603-539-1307, Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main St., Ossipee.

Nov. 8, Crushed Glass Resin Holiday Tree or Wreath, 1 – 4 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Nov. 8, Holiday Craft Fair, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., by Granite State Choral Society, held at James W. Foley Community Center, 150 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-123-4567, gschoral@gmail.com/

Nov. 8, Make Your Own Watercolor Holiday Cards, noon – 2 p.m., with instructor Pat Edsall, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. (Also held on Nov. 16)

Nov. 8, Paint Your Pet, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Nov. 8, Phaseton Piano Trio, 4 – 6 p.m., First Congregational Church, 115 South Main St., Wolfeboro, Wolfeboro Friends of Music, tickets: 603-569-2151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.

Nov. 8, Safe Sitter – Intro to Safe Babysitting, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Ossipee Town Hall, for grades 5-8, 603-539-1307, 55 Main St., Ossipee.

Nov. 8, The Last Waltz Celebration, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Nov. 9, Magic Rocks! Illusionist Leon Etienne, 5 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. – noon, presented by American Legion Post #18, held at Wright Museum of World War II, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-9817.

Nov. 14, An Evening with Gingerbread Amy, 6 – 8 p.m., cookies, crafts, wine and cheese, Dark Lake Lodge, Wolfeboro, tickets: www.ticketleap.com.

Nov. 14, Dangerous Toys, 7:30 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Nov. 15, 1863 Thanksgiving on the Farm, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, https://nhfarmmuseum.org.

Nov. 15, Spoons in a Day With Joy Raskin, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Nov. 20, Upcycled Clothing Presentation & Exhibit at Ossipee Library, held at Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St, Center Ossipee, 603-539-6390.

Nov. 21, An Evening with Gingerbread Amy, 6 – 8 p.m., cookies, crafts, wine and cheese, Dark Lake Lodge, Wolfeboro, tickets: www.ticketleap.com.

Nov. 21, Christmas at the Castle Preview Party, 4 - 7 p.m., tickets purchased in advance required, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Nov. 21, Mama Mania: NYC Premier ABBA Celebration, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Nov. 21, Wildlife Encounters, 3:45 – 4:45 p.m., free family event, Ossipee Town Hall, 603-539-1307, Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main St., Ossipee.

Nov. 21-23, Freedom Rings in the Holidays, Shopping Tour of Freedom, holiday shopping, Freedom Village Store, 11 Elm St., Freedom, 603-539-3077.

Nov. 21-23, Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, production by Kingswood High School students, tickets/info.: kingswoodtheater.org., 603-569-2055, 11/21: 7 p.m., 11/22: 2 & 7 p.m.; 11/23: 2 p.m.

Nov. 22, 33rd Annual Turkey Trot, 8 a.m. – noon, Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation, info./registration: 603-569-5639.

Nov. 22, BoStyx, Boston & Styx Tribute, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Nov. 22, Furniture Painting with Artsy Techniques, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Nov. 22, Granite State Choral Society presents Through Love to Light – A Journey in Song, 4 p.m., First Church Congregational, 63 S. Main St., Rochester, 603-123-4567, gschoral@gmail.com.

Nov. 22, Jimmy Dunn, 7 – 9 p.m., comedy, Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-723-3421, www.medallionoperahouse.com.Nov. 22, Susan Werner, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Nov. 22, Susan Werner, 8 pm, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Nov. 22 & 23, Christmas at the Castle, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, tickets/info.: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. (Also on Nov. 29 & 30; Dec. 6 & 7.)

Nov. 22 & 23, Fall Concert, with Granite State Choral Society, First Church Congregational, 63 South Main Street, Rochester, 603-123-4567, www.gschoralsociety.org/how-to-join.

Nov. 22 & 23, Holiday Lights Twilight Tours, 3 – 5:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, tickets/info.: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. (Also on Nov. 29 & 30; Dec. 6 & 7.)

Nov. 28, Susan Goyette – Celebrating Women Icons, 7 – 9 p.m., Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-723-3421, www.medallionoperahouse.com.

Nov. 29, Christmas in Wolfeboro Parade, 3 – 4 p.m., Main St., Wolfeboro, Brewster Memorial Field to Mill St., 603-569-2200. Other events on 11/29: noon – 4 p.m.: Fill a Truck with Toys at Chamber of Commerce, 32 Central St., Wolfeboro, 2:30 p.m.: Student Carolers at Main St. and Railroad Ave., 4 – 5 p.m.: Visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa’s Hut.

Nov. 29, Jimmie Allen concert, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

DECEMBER

Dec. 3, Open Mic Night, 6 - 8 p.m., Medallion Opera House, Gorham Town Hall, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org.

Dec. 4-7, The Nutcracker, 7 p.m., with Sole City Dance, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Dec. 6, Breakfast with Santa, 9 – 10:30 a.m., free family event, light food served, crafts, meet Santa & more, Ossipee Town Hall, 603-539-1307, Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main St., Ossipee.

Dec. 12, A Charlie Brown Christmas – Heather Pierson Trio, 7 - 9 p.m., Medallion Opera House, Gorham Town Hall, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.org.

Dec. 12-23, A Christmas Carol, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Dec. 13, Second Saturday Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, Amy Berrier 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.

Dec. 13, Trees & Trimmings at Remick Museum, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, tour each room of the house decorated for the holidays, make an ornament, music & more, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Dec. 15, Natalie MacMaster: A Celtic Family Christmas, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com. 

Dec. 16, Strafford Wind Symphony Holiday Show, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Dec. 18, Christmas Craft Fair at the Tamworth Town House, Tamworth Village Handcrafters | 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 603-323-8085.

Dec. 18, Pontine Theatre: A New England Christmas, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, tour each room of the house decorated for the holidays, make an ornament, music & more, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Dec. 19-22, Cocoa and Cookies with Santa 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Cranmore Mt. Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, www.cranmore.com, 1-800-786-6754.

Dec. 29-31, Bob Marley, 5 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

JANUARY

Jan. 23-Feb. 28, Musical Murder Mystery at Walt Chester World, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

ONGOING

ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, gallery, workshops & events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Believe in Books Literacy Foundation/Theatre in the Wood, Intervale, programs for children, 603-356-9980, www.believeinbooks.org.

Breakfast Buffet, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., Wolfeboro Masonic Lodge, 35 Trotting Track Rd, Wolfeboro. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, omelets made-to-order, Eggs Benedict, biscuit and gravy, juice, and coffee. Served the second Sunday of every month. 603-569-4637.

Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chap.m.ansanctuaryvisnywoods.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: 603-356-5251, station located at 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway, www.conwayscenic.com.

Exhibit: Lucknow’s Laborers: The People Who Built and Cared for Tom Plant’s Estate, Castle in the Clouds Carriage House (gallery), Rt. 171, 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Fiber Arts Monthly Mingle, first Tues. of every month, 6 – 8 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

First Fridays Receptions, through Dec., 5-7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Frank Bolles Nature Reserve, walking trails, off Rt. 16 to Chocorua Lake Rd., Chocorua, www.chocorualake.org.

Freedom Village Store, artisan items, baked goods and more, 11 Elm St., Freedom, call for info./hours: 603-539-3077, www.freedomvillagestore.org.

Friday Night Jam Sessions at Sap House Meadery, 7 – 9 p.m., 2686 White Mt. Highway, N. Conway, 224-267-9209, www.saphousemeadery.com.

Gorham Farmers Market, Thursdays from 3 – 6 p.m., (from June 5-Oct. 2), no market on July 3, Gorham Common, 69 Main St., www.gorhamnh.gov.

Gorham NH Moose Tours, moose & wildlife tours, Gorham Parks & Recreation, info.: 603-455-2101.

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. 

Jackson Historical Society, 23 Black Mt. Rd., Jackson, info./hours: 603-383-4060, www.jacksonhistory.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, 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., daily drop-in walking for groups or singles, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, www.ossipee.recdesk.com.

Mt. Washington Valley Arts Assoc., 16 Norcross Circle, North Conway, 603-356-2787, www.mwvarts.org.

Model Yachting, 1 – 3 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., Back Bay Skippers at Bridge Falls Path, Wolfeboro, watch radio-controlled model yachts, NH Boat Museum, schedule: www.nhbm.org.

Molly the Trolley, take tours/rides of Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley, info/schedules: 603-569-1080, www.wolfeborotrolley.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, North Conway, www.newenglandskimuseum.org.

NH Boat Museum, events and exhibits, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554. Second location: 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Open Mic Night at the Medallion, 6 - 8 p.m., free, first Wed. of each month, Medallion  Opera House, Glen30 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse.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, 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.

Second Saturday Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, admission charged, info.: Amy Berrier 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.

Small Business Advising, first Wed. of every month, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.,  until Dec. 17, sign up at www.NHSBDC.org., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pr-register: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Song and Jam Circle, 6:30 – 8 p.m., community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth.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.

Tamworth Townhouse Hoot – Bruce Berquist & Jim Alt, 1 – 3 p.m., Saturdays, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, song circle, local musicians welcome to participate, bruceberquist@gmail.com.

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, North 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.

Wednesdays, Little Angel Service Dog visit Gibson Center, 10:30 – 11:15, Gibson Center, 14 Grove St., N. Conway, 603-356-3231, www.gibsoncenter.org.

Wolfeboro Farmers Market, Thursdays, noon – 3:30 p.m., (through Dec. 19 with a break on Thanksgiving Day), Abenaki Ski Lodge, 390 Pine Hill Rd.,  Wolfeboro, email: nichole@wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com, www.wolfeborofarmersmarket.com.

Wright Museum of WWII, exhibits and lectures on life on the home front during WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.