Please call ahead for event updates. Information and schedules subject to change.

AUGUST

Through Aug. 8, Wait Until Dark, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

Through Aug. 9, Cabaret, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.

Through Aug. 30, 86th Annual Members Exhibit, Thurs.-Sunday, 10 am, free, Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

Through Oct. 31, From Sails to Atoms: The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, exhibit about the history and impact of the shipyard, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 1, Friends Book Sale, 2 – 5 pm, Cook Memorial Library, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Aug. 1, High Range, 7 – 9 pm, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org

Aug. 1, Homemade Pasta Making, 10 am – 1 pm,ages 16 – adult,Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Aug. 1, Making Your Own Watercolor Paint, 10 am – noon,ages 6 – 14,Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Aug. 1, Summer Concert Series, 7 – 9 pm, Quint E. Sential Band, country and classic rock, Alton Bay Bandstand, Alton Bay, 603-875-0109.

Aug. 1, The Beautiful Losers – A Tribute to Bob Seeger & the Silver Bullet Band, 8 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

Aug. 1, Ugotta Regatta, 9:30 am - 3 pm, free, Corcoran Pond Beach, Waterville Valley, 1-603-236-4695, wvrd.recdesk.com.

Aug. 2, Animal Encounters Series: Critter Communities, 10 – 11 am, free, Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149, www.waterville.com.

Aug. 2, Music on the Green with Hometown Eulogy, 4 -5 pm, pay what you can, takes place at Meetinghouse lawn, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Aug. 2, The Beautiful Losers – A Tribute to Bob Seeger & the Silver Bullet Band, 4 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

Aug. 3, Discovery Walk with a Naturalist, 10 - 11 am, Grey Rocks Conservation Center, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, info.: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Aug. 3, IMPACT Fairytale Theatre – The Little Mermaid, 10 am – noon, free admission, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St., East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Aug. 3, Loon Cruise, 3 – 4:30 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 3, Monarch Monitoring Mondays, 9 - 10:30 am, on Mondays, held at Pemi Oxbow Preserve, Holderness, program of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center,23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-registration: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 3, Music Night, Sweetbloods performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

Aug. 3, Story Time and Craft Hour, 11 am – noon, free, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), held near Shannon Pond, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org. (In partnership with Moultonborough Public Library)

Aug. 3, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 3 & 7, Loon Cruise, 3 – 4:30 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 4, Bioblitz – Walks With an Expert, Flowers and Shrubs with Emma Erler, Lead Horticulturist, 10 am – noon, ages 12 & up,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center,23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-registration: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 4, Cyanotype on Fabric Class, 10 am – 3 pm, design a scarf, pre-register at ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Aug. 4, Lecture Series: Beth Forrest – WWII & Society – a History of Food During WWII and its influence on our Society, 7 – 8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 4, Music Night, Katie Dobbins performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

Aug. 5, Music on the Lawn, Lighthouse Louie, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, on the lawn of Cook Memorial Library, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org. 

Aug. 5, NH Bomb Squad by Neil Chapdeline, lecture series event, 7 pm, Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, 503 Endicott St., North, Laconia, 603-366-5950, www.lwhs.us.

Aug. 5, Robots with Lakerbots, 10 am – noon, free admission, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St., East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

 Aug. 5, Summer Lecture Series – Rooted in Research: Two Centuries of Change in NH Forests, by Matt Vadeboncoeur, Research Assistant Professor, Earth Systems Research Center, University of NH,6 – 7  pm,adult program, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 6, Bioblitz – Walks With an Expert, Trees with Gabe Horton, Forester, Excel Forestry LLC, 10 am – noon, ages 12 & up,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center,23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-registration: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 6, Emmanuel Casablanca with special guest Lee & Dr. G, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Aug. 6, Guided Hike, 10 am – noon, Brook Walk via Old Auto Road, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 6, Kids Nature Exploration, 10:30 – 11:30 am, Grey Rocks Conservation Center, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, info.: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Aug. 6, Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits, 6 – 7 pm, with author Linda Magoon, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-2428, www.wolfeboropubliclibrary.org.

Aug. 6, North River Music, Bristol Summer Concert Series, 6:30 pm, Kelley  Park, 41 North Main St., Bristol, free, public welcome,bristolevents@bristolnh.gov.

Aug. 6, Second Time Around, 5 – 6 pm, free, Marceau Park, Central St., downtown Franklin, 603-934-1901, www.franklinoperahouse.org.

Aug. 6, Sheryl Faye presents Abigail Adams, 6 – 7 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration required, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Aug. 6, Skyroad, outdoor concert, concessions, free, 19 Mile Beach, Rt. 28, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4539, ext. 125.

Aug. 7, Band Concert, Center Harbor Town Band, 7 pm, free, downtown Center Harbor, 603-785-2921.

Aug. 7, Being Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Experience, 7:30 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

Aug. 7, First Friday at ArtWorks, 5 – 7 pm, apps, conversation and art. ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Aug. 7, Live Animal Presentation, Home Sweet Habitat, 10:30 am, with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Naturalist, at Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, free with Gorge ticket, 1712 Lost River Rd., Woodstock, 603-745-8031, www.lostrivergorge.com.

Aug. 7, Loon Cruise, 3 – 4:30 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 7, Movies on the Hill, The Goonies, 8:15 pm, Wolfeboro Parks & Recreation, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, Abenaki Hill in front of lodge, 603-569-5639.

Aug. 7-9, On the Green 2 Arts & Crafts Festival, Joyce’s Craft Shows, 10 am, Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.

Aug. 7-9, Shrek the Musical, The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Aug. 7-10, Denali Hiking Challenge, hike 5 peaks, Town Square, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.www.waterville.com.

Aug. 8, 50th Annual Alton Bay Boat Show, 9 am – noon, free, Alton Town Docks, 26-40 Mt. Major Highway, Alton, by NH Boat Museum, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 8, All About Insects (for Kids), 10 – 11:30 am, Charlotte C. Browne Woods, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, www.chocorualake.org., pre-register: 603-323-6252.

Aug. 8, Alton Old Home Day, Hometown USA – 250 Years Strong, parade at 11:30 am, Alton Bay Boat Show by NH Boat Museum 9 am – noon; craft fair in Alton Bay, Bittersweet concert, 7 – 9 pm, free, at the bandstand in Alton Bay, www.altonbusinessassociation.com.

Aug. 8, Art on the Lawn, 10 am - noon, make art with Lucy Gatchell on the lawn of Cook Memorial Library, program for all ages, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org. 

Aug. 8, Belmont Old Home Day, Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights, 7 am pancake breakfast at Tioga Pavilion; 7:30 am 10 mile road race at Belmont Middle School; 7:30 am vendors open at Mill St.; 1 pm parade, 6 pm night entertainment Bryant Field; 9 pm fireworks at Bryant Field, www.belmontnh.gov/old-home-day.

Aug. 8, Clay Cook Live, 7:30 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

Aug. 8, Compaq Big Band, 7 – 9 pm, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org.

Aug. 8, Flower Arranging Workshop, 10 – 11:30 am, pre-registration required, Moulton Farm, 18 Quarry Rd., off Rt. 25, Meredith, 603-279-3159, www.moultonfarm.com.

Aug. 8, Granite State Street Rodders, 4 - 7 pm, classic car show, raffles, food, music and more, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Aug. 8, Guided Hike - Morgan and Percival, 8 am – 1 pm, free - registration required, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Aug. 8, Harvest Basket Workshop, noon – 4 pm, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, pre-register: 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Aug. 8, New Hampton Old Home Day, 10:30 am, live music, children’s game, fire trucks, antique cars, music, food and more, square dancing, Town House at 86 Town House Rd., New Hampton.

Aug. 8, Summer Concert Series, 7 – 9 pm, Bittersweet, classic rock, Alton Bay Bandstand, Alton Bay, 603-875-0109.

Aug. 8, Toy Museum’s Young Ladies Tea, 1 – 4 pm, 14 Pleasant St., Ashland, Ashland Historical Society,www.ashlandnhhistory.org.

Aug. 8 & 9, Romeo & Juliet, 5 pm, at Quimby Park, Sandwich, by Advice to the Players, www.advicetotheplayers.org., contact@advicetotheplayers.org.

Aug. 9, The Music of the Beach Boys, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Aug. 9, Volunteer Water Quality Excursion, 9 am – 3 pm, free - registration required, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Aug. 10, Culinary Herbs: The Hidden Medicinal Powers, 6 – 7 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration required, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Aug. 10, Discovery Walk with a Naturalist, 10 - 11 am, Grey Rocks Conservation Center, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, info.: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Aug. 10, IMPACT Fairytale Theatre – Little Red Riding Hood, 10 am – noon, free admission, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St., East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Aug. 10, Loon Cruise, 3 – 4:30 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 10, Monarch Monitoring Mondays, 9 - 10:30 am, on Mondays, held at Pemi Oxbow Preserve, Holderness, program of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center,23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-registration: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 10, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

Aug. 11, BiolBlitz: Walks with an Expert - Aquatic Macroinvertebrates with Audrey Eisenhauer, Science Center Education Director, 10 am - noon, for ages 12 and up, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 11, Lecture Series: Laura Knoy – The Shopkeeper of Alsace, 7 – 8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 11, New Horizons Band concert, Belknap Mill, Beacon St. East., Laconia, www.newhorizons-lakesregion.org.

Aug. 11, Summer Lecture Series – Rooted in Research: Decades of Forest Discovery, After the Ice: How Forests Survive – and Recover From – Devastating Ice Storms by Lindsey Rustad, Research Ecologist, 6 – 7  pm, adult program, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 11, The Wheel and the Bow, 6 – 7:30 pm, traditional and mechanical violin meet, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration required, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Aug. 12, Animal Birthday Bash, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center,23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 12, Little Sprouts – Farm to Table, 10:30 am - noon, for children 4 to 9, must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult, Moulton Farm, 18 Quarry Rd., off Rt. 25, Meredith, purchase tickets at the farm market or: 603-279-3159, www.moultonfarm.com.

Aug. 12, MMA/Boxing with Lakes Region Vale Trio, 10 am – noon, free admission, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St., East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Aug. 12, Music on the Lawn, Katie O’Connell & Chris Buerk, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, on the lawn of Cook Memorial Library, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Aug. 12, Stories Behind the Stars: Perseid Meteor Showers, 8:30 – 9:30 pm, Wonalancet, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, www.chocorualake.org., pre-register: 603-323-6252.

Aug. 12-14, Plein Air Painting Workshop, 10 am – 3 m, three days with renowned artist Bill Cloutman, pre-register at ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Aug. 12-29, Revolutionary War Memorabilia and Costumes from America’s Bicentennial Anniversary, Wolfeboro Historical Society, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Aug. 13, Bioblitz – Walks With an Expert, Birds with Iain MacLeod, Executive Director, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 10 am – noon, ages 12 & up welcome, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-registration: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 13, Henry LaLiberte concert, 5 – 6 pm, free, Marceau Park, Central St., downtown Franklin, 603-934-1901, www.franklinoperahouse.org.

Aug. 13, Idol Hands, outdoor concert, concessions, free, 19 Mile Beach, Rt. 28, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4539, ext. 125.

Aug. 13, Kids Nature Exploration, 10:30 – 11:30 am, Grey Rocks Conservation Center, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, info.: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Aug. 13, Steamboat Bill Jr., 7 pm, silent movie with Buster Keaton, Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Aug. 13-16, Annie, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.

Aug. 14, Concerts on Canal, Cozy Throne, 5 – 9 pm, Canal St., Laconia, all ages welcome, held rain or shine, 603-527-8124.

Aug. 14, Lake Winnipesaukee Day, 5 – 10 pm, Wolfeboro Town Docks & Cate Park, boats, food, fun, info.: 603-986-1097.

Aug. 14, Loon Cruise, 3 – 4:30 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 14, Summer Concert Series, 7 – 9 pm, Thursday Afternoon Band, sponsored by Water Bandstand Committee, Alton Bay Bandstand, Alton Bay, 603-875-0109.

Aug. 14-15, Justgoexplore Overlanding Expo, Gunstock Mt. Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Rt. 11A, Gilford, 10 am, 603-387-1510

Aug. 14-23, The 39 Steps, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

Aug. 15, An Afternoon of Joy with Ali Dumont (Jewelry), 11 am – 5:30 pm, Kalled Gallery, 33 North Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-3994.

Aug. 15, Antique and Vintage Fair, 11 am – 3 pm, Clark Museum Complex, Wolfeboro Historical Society, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Aug. 15, Award Winning Barbershop Quartets program, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

Aug. 15, Ball in the House, 7 – 9 pm, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org.

Aug. 15, Celebrating 250 Years: Discovering Your Milton Roots, an Old Home Day Event,  NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Aug. 15, Cruise in to the Wright, 10 am – 2 pm, live music, food, raffle, car show & more, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 15, Fireworks, 9:30 pm, over Weirs Beach, shot from a barge, Weirs Action Committee, www.weirsbeachfireworks.com.

Aug. 15, Gilmanton Old Home Day, many events all day, info.: gilmantonoldhomeday@gmail.com.

Aug. 15, Juston McKinney: Parentally Challenged, 7:30 pm, The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Aug. 15, Lavender Sense Retreat: Soul-full Saturdays - in-person wellness classes and workshops. A ticketed event, call 603-453-4186 or visit lavendersenseretreat.com.

Aug. 15, Summer Concert Series, 7 – 9 pm, Mutha Hubbard Band, high energy country band, Alton Bay Bandstand, Alton Bay, 603-875-0109.

Aug. 15, Sasquatch Footy Regatta, 9 am - 4 pm, Bridge Falls Path, Back Bay Skippers, by NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 16, Abenaki Presence in Ossipee Mountains, 1 – 2:30 pm, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 16, Animal Encounters Series: Critter Communities, 10 – 11 am, free, Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.

Aug. 16, Guest Speaker Patrick O. Connelly on his book “Rochester, NH – New Hampshire  Territory to Township 1620 – 1799,” 1 pm, Milton Old Town Hall, Rt. 25,  Milton, 603-652-7840.

Aug. 16, Music on the Green with Party of the Sun, 4 -5 pm, pay what you can, takes place at Meetinghouse lawn, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Aug. 16, Rumney Village Art Walk, noon – 4 pm, juried fine arts and crafts fair, at town common and around the village, rumneyartwalk@rumneyvillagestore.com.

Aug. 17, Discovery Walk with a Naturalist, 10 - 11 am, Grey Rocks Conservation Center, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, info.: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Aug. 17, Loon Cruise, 3 – 4:30 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 17, Monarch Monitoring Mondays, 9 - 10:30 am, on Mondays, held at Pemi Oxbow Preserve, Holderness, program of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center,23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-registration: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 17, Story Time and Craft Hour, 11 am – noon, free, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), held near Shannon Pond, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org. (In partnership with Moultonborough Public Library)

Aug. 17, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 18, Lecture Series: Cheryl Thomas – Forgotten Souls: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen, 7 – 8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 18, Macrame Plant Hanger, 3 – 5 pm, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, pre-register: 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Aug. 18, Revolutionary Crafts: Quilling Picture Frame, 5 – 6:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration required, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Aug. 18, The Occasional Ensemble, 6 – 7 pm, Wolfeboro, Public Library, South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-2428, www.wolfeboropubliclibrary.org.

August 18-19-20, "Really, You Can Draw!" Workshop, 9 am – 1 pm, 3-day class, pre-register: ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Aug. 19, Author of On Golden Pond, Ernest Thompson, 6 – 7 pm, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-2428, www.wolfeboropubliclibrary.org.

Aug. 19, Boat House Row: A Yacht Rock Experience, 7:30 pm, Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.lakesregionchamber.org.

Aug. 19, Central NH Writers’ Group, 6 – 7 pm, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, 603-524-8813.

Aug. 19, Memories of the Weirs, John & Jesse Casana, lecture series event, 7 pm, Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, 503 Endicott St., North, Laconia, 603-366-5950, www.lwhs.us.

Aug. 20, Breaking Character concert, 5 – 6 pm, free, Marceau Park, Central St., downtown Franklin, 603-934-1901, www.franklinoperahouse.org.

Aug. 20, Carolyn Ramsay Band, outdoor concert, concessions, free, 19 Mile Beach, Rt. 28, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4539, ext. 125.

Aug. 20, Classic Cruise Car Night at Tilt’n Diner, 5 – 7 pm, 61 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-455-7631.

Aug. 20, Club Soda, Bristol Summer Concert Series, 6:30 pm, Kelley  Park, 41 North Main St., Bristol, free, public welcome,bristolevents@bristolnh.gov.

Aug. 20, Fungi with Rick Van de Poll, PhD, 10 am – noon, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 20, Guided Hike, 10 am – noon, Settlement Loop, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 20, Kids Nature Exploration, 10:30 – 11:30 am, Grey Rocks Conservation Center, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, info.: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Aug. 21, 70s Rock Show featuring Super Trans Am, 8 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

Aug. 21, Loon Cruise, 3 – 4:30 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 21, Movies on the Hill, Zootopia, 8:15 pm, Wolfeboro Parks & Recreation, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, Abenaki Hill in front of lodge, 603-569-5639.

Aug. 21, Music in the Marketplace, featuring Master Rhythm Trio, 5 – 8 pm, Mill Falls Marketplace 312 Daniel Webster Hwy Meredith, www.millfalls.com.

Aug. 22, Abba Tribute Concert Dancing Dream, 8 – 10 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

Aug. 22, Fill a Truck Pet Supply & Food Truck, 10 am – 5 pm, benefits Lakes Region Humane Society, drop off pet food, toys and supplies at Allen Wayside Furniture, 636 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-539-1077, www.lrhs.net.

Aug. 22, Fun Fungi Identification & Appreciation Walk, 9 – 11:30 am, free - registration required, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Aug. 22, Jimmy & the Jesters, 7 – 9 pm, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org.

Aug. 22, NH Water Ski Championship, 8 am – 6 pm, Back Bay along Bridge Falls Path, and Glendon St. Parking Lot, Wolfeboro, www.abenakiwaterskiclub.com.

Aug. 22, Ring with a Bezel Set Stone Class with Joy Raskin, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm, League of NH Craftsmen - Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Hwy Meredith, sign up by Aug. 19, 603-279-7920, https://meredith.nhcrafts.org.

Aug. 22, Run the Mountain Series – Switchback and Bark & Burn Canicross, Gunstock Mt. Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Rt. 11A, Gilford, 10 am, 603-387-1510.

Aug. 22, Summer Concert Series, 7 – 9 pm, Saxx Roxx, back by popular demand - classic rock with brass, Alton Bay Bandstand, Alton Bay, 603-875-0109.

Aug. 22, Wheels & Waves – Classic Car and Boat Day, 11 am – 3 pm, NH Boat Museum, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 22-23, Lakes Region Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, downtown Meredith, 603-279-6121, www.meredithareachamber.com.

Aug. 23, Animal Encounters Series: Animals With Bad Reps, 10 – 11 am, free, Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.

Aug. 23, Cece Teneal’s Divas of Soul, 8 – 10 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

Aug. 23, Volunteer – Water Quality Excursion, 9 am – 3 pm, free - registration required, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Aug. 23, Watercolor Workshop, 1 – 3 pm, instructor Pat Edsall, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 24, Monarch Monitoring Mondays, 9 - 10:30 am, on Mondays, held at Pemi Oxbow Preserve, Holderness, program of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center,23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-registration: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 24, Story Time and Craft Hour, 11 am – noon, free, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), held near Shannon Pond, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org. (In partnership with Moultonborough Public Library)

Aug. 24, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

August 25, Brushstrokes & Blooms Class, 10 am – 2 pm, explore the beauty of watercolor, pre-register: ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Aug. 25, Lecture Series: Jonathan Rose – The Federal Reserve’s Role During WWII, 7 – 8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 25, Open Mic: An Evening of Poetry and Music, 6 – 8 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Aug. 26, America’s Birth in Stirring Words: Revolutionary War Battles and Poems They Inspired, 6 – 7:30 pm, with Jeffrey Zygmont, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-2428, www.wolfeboropubliclibrary.org.

Aug. 26, Concerts on Canal, Chris White Bandine, 5 – 9 pm, Canal St., Laconia, all ages welcome, held rain or shine, 603-527-8124.

Aug. 27, Don Bartenstein, 5 – 6 pm, free, Marceau Park, Central St., downtown Franklin, 603-934-1901, www.franklinoperahouse.org.

Aug. 28, Back in Black AC - DC, 8 – 10 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

Aug. 28 & 29, Gilford Community Church Summer Fair, 8/28: 4 - 6:30 pm, 8/29: 8 am-1 pm, white elephant, baked goods, silent auction, food, music and more, 8/29: Magic Show with Magic Fred, 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 603-524-6057.

Aug. 29, Black Bear Trail Races, 6 am – 6 pm, 1 mile fun run, Town Square, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.

Aug. 29, Bristol Old Home Day, 10 am - 3 pm, Kelley  Park, 41 North Main St., Bristol, free, public welcome,bristolevents@bristolnh.gov.

Aug. 29, Eric Grant Band, 7 – 9 pm, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org.

Aug. 29, Gilford Old Home Day, parade, craft vendors, music & more, Gilford Village, 603-524-4723, www.gilfordrec.com.

Aug. 29, Summer Concert Series, 7 – 9 pm, Cool Beans, 60s and 70s rock, Alton Bay Bandstand, Alton Bay, 603-875-0109.

Aug. 30, Music on the Green with Caitlin Piper & Damian Bernardini, 4 -5 pm, pay what you can, takes place at Meetinghouse lawn, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Aug. 31, Monarch Monitoring Mondays, 9 - 10:30 am, on Mondays, held at Pemi Oxbow Preserve, Holderness, program of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center,23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-registration: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 31, Story Time and Craft Hour, 11 am – noon, free, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), held near Shannon Pond, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org. (In partnership with Moultonborough Public Library)

Aug. 31, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 1, Lecture Series: Peter May – The Open Question, Ben Hogan and Golf’s Most Enduring Controversy, 7 – 8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Sept. 4, First Friday at ArtWorks, 5 – 7 pm, apps, conversation and art. ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Sept. 5, Billie D & the Rock-Its, 7 – 9 pm, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org.

Sept. 5, Family Chalk Art Festival & Rider Rally, 11 am - 1 pm, Packard’s Field, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.

Sept. 6, End of Summer Bash, 5 – 8:30 pm, duck race, music, fireworks over Corcoran Pond, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.

Sept. 5-6, Gunstock Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair, Gunstock Mt. Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Rt. 11A, Gilford, 10 am, 603-387-1510.

Sept. 6, Annual Picnic & Parade of Lights, 6 – 9 pm, The Grove, Chocorua, picnic and magical lantern parade on Chocorua Lake at dusk, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, www.chocorualake.org., info.: 603-323-6252.

Sept. 6, Fireworks, 9:30 pm, over Weirs Beach, shot from a barge, Weirs Action Committee, www.weirsbeachfireworks.com.

Sept. 7, Animal Encounters Series: Home Sweet Habitat, 10 – 11 am, free, Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.

Sept. 7, Summer Lecture Series at the Barn, Brewing in NH with speaker Glenn Knoblock, 7 – 9 pm, Clark Museum complex, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Sept. 10, Guided Hike, 10 am – noon, Oak Ridge, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 13, Music on the Green with The Random Band, 4 -5 pm, pay what you can, takes place at Meetinghouse lawn, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Sept. 13, Touch-A-Truck, 11 am – 1 pm, The Nick Recreation Park, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-651-6598.

Sept. 15, Colonial Frugality: Clothing Repair & Upcycling, 5 – 6:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration required, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Sept. 17, Guided Hike, 10 am – noon, Brook Walk Brook Trail, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 19, Lavender Sense Retreat: Soul-full Saturdays - in-person wellness classes and workshops. A ticketed event, call 603-453-4186 or visit lavendersenseretreat.com.

Sept. 17-Oct. 13, Wind & Waves Exhibit, Thurs.-Sunday, 10 am, free, Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

Sept. 18, Artist Reception – Wind & Waves Exhibit, 4 - 6 pm, free, Lakes Region Art Association, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

Sept. 19, Raptor Migration Celebration, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Sept. 19-20, Falling Leaves Craft Fair, Joyce’s Craft Shows, 10 am, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Rt. 3, Tilton, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.

Sept. 20, Historic Figures Tea, Clark Museum complex, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Sept. 24, Guided Hike, 10 am – noon, Settlement Loop, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 26, 14th Annual Rally in the Valley Car Show, 9 am - 3 pm, with Chili Challenge, noon – 2 pm, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.

Sept. 27, Annual Squam Ridge Race, 8 am – 5 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

OCTOBER

Oct. 3, Antique and Vintage Fair on the Green, 11 am - 3 pm, Clark Museum Complex, Wolfeboro Historical Society, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Oct. 3, Castle Car Show, 10 am – 2 pm, Castle in the Clouds, in the field, Moultonborough, info.: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Oct. 3-4, Autumn Craft Festival on the Lake, Castleberry Fairs & Festivals, Mill Falls Marketplace, 10 am, 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-332-2616, www.castleberryfairs.com.

Oct. 8, Guided Hike, 10 am – noon, Brook Walk via Old Auto Road, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Oct. 9 – 11, Fall Foliage Fest, 9 am, music, races, family fun, Town Square, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.

Oct. 9-11, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Oct. 12, Animal Encounters Series: NH Wildlife, 10 – 11 am, free, Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.

Oct. 17, Lavender Sense Retreat: Soul-full Saturdays - in-person wellness classes and workshops. A ticketed event, call 603-453-4186 or visit lavendersenseretreat.com.

Oct. 20, Tin Can Luminaries, 5 - 6:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration required, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Oct. 22, Guided Hike, 10 am – noon, Oak Ridge, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

Oct. 24, Haunted Halloween Happenings, 3:45 – 7 pm, costume contest, trunk or treat,  Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.

Oct. 31, Halloween Trick or Treat, Clark Museum Complex, Wolfeboro Historical Society, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

NOVEMBER

Nov. 17, Weaving Sampler, 5 - 6:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration required, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

DECEMBER

Dec. 8, Button Christmas Ornament, 5 - 6:30 pm, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration required, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

ONGOING

Ashland Railroad Museum, 69 Depot St., Rt. 132, Ashland, 603-707-2683, www.ashlandnhhistory.org.

Back Bay Skippers, Glendon St., Wolfeboro, info./schedule: www.backbayskippers.com, www.nhbm.org.

Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Bingo, doors open at 5 pm, game begins at 6:30 pm, presented by Lion’s Club, held at Moultonborough Function Hall on Tues. evenings, 139 Old Rt. 109, Moultonborough, 603-477-8868.

Breakfast Buffet, 7 - 11 am, Wolfeboro Masonic Lodge, 35 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro. Served the second Sunday of every month, 603-569-4637

Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, tours, programs, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.

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

Day & Evening Cruises, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, 603-366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

Discover Squam Cruises, guided 90-minute cruises, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

In the Round, 8:45 am, Sundays, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7211.

Indoor Pickleball, 5 - 7 pm, Sandwich Elementary School gym, Sandwich, Tues., Thurs. Friday, 603-387-2180, parksandrec@sandwichnh.org.

Kirkwood Gardens, free, open to public year-round, Rt. 3, Holderness, tour the gardens, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.

Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, 503 Endicott St., North, Laconia, 603-366-5950, www.lwhs.us.

Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

Loon Center, walking trails, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org.

Makers Mill, variety of workshops, arts and crafts classes and more, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Millie B., cruise on Millie B., a replica of a 1928 Hacker-Craft, 45-minute tour, info/tours: NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro, www.nhbm.org, 603-569-4554.

M/S Mount Washington, day and evening cruises, Weirs Beach, 603-366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

Newfound Lake Association, programs, classes, discovery walks, exhibits, Eco Tours, lake activities, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

New Hampshire Boat Museum, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554. Second location: 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

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

Newfound Lake Association, programs, classes, discovery walks, exhibits, Eco Tours, lake activities, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Ossipee Historical Society, 10 am – noon, Tues., Thurs. & Sat. in July & Aug., 52 Rt. 16B, Center Ossipee, www.historicalsocietyofossipee.org.

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, programs for adults and children, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if program pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Squam Lakes Association, 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, live animal trail & events, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

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