AUGUST

Aug. Exhibit, Antique Quilts and Clothing, runs for month, Clark Museum, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Through Aug. 29, Doc’s Harness Horse History Tour, Tues. & Fridays, 11 a.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Through Aug. 30, Historic Murals Tour, 11 a.m., Wed.-Sat., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Through Aug. 30, Medical History Tour, 1 p.m., Tues.-Sat., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Through Sept. 1, From Spies to Satellites: The Cold War Era, exhibit on how WWII laid the grounds for the decades that followed, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Through Sept. 9, The Artwork of James Belcher, Upper Exhibit Gallery, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775.

Aug. 11, Discover Live: Split, Croatia, 2 –3 p.m., uncover the secrets of Split, where ancient Roman history meets modern-day life, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 603-524-6042.

Aug. 11, Kati Preston, Holocaust Survivor, 6 – 8 p.m., Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, hosted by Meredith Public Library, 603-279-4303,

Aug. 11, Little Lake Explorers, 9 – 11 a.m., Alton Bay Community Center, 58 Mt. Major Highway, Alton Bay, for newborn to age 7, free play, snack time, story time, music and more, parents must stay, pre-register by the Wed. before each event: littlelakeexplorersalton@gmail.com. (Also on Aug. 18 & 25)

Aug. 12, A Photographic Tour of Ashland, 7 – 8 p.m., Booster Clubhouse, 99 Main St., Ashland, www.ashlandnhhistory.org.

Aug. 12, Blood Drive - Camp Do Good, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Granite VNA, 780 N. Main St., Laconia, 1-800-RED-CROSS, www.redcrossblood.org.

Aug. 12, Intermediate Watercolor, 1 – 3 p.m., 5-week course, with Stephanie McQuade, Lakes Region Art Gallery, 120 Laconia Rd, Suite #300, Tilton, 603-568-3761.

Aug. 12, Lecture Series, Arthur Krulewitz, MD CM – The Cuban Missile Crisis, 7 – 8 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 12, Monoprint Making (nspired by Squam Lake, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., art session to make monoprints, all ages welcome, pre-register early to secure a space: 603-968-7336, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, www.squamlakes.org.

Aug. 12, Silent Film with Jeff Rapsis, 7 – 9 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-8895.

Aug. 12, Watercolor for Beginners, 10 a.m. – noon, 5-week course, with Stephanie McQuade, Lakes Region Art Gallery, 120 Laconia Rd, Suite #300, Tilton, 603-568-3761.

Aug. 12, What’s Wild A Half-Century of Wisdom from the Woods and Rivers, 6 – 7 p.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194.

Aug. 13, Dustin Lee Martin, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 13, Kirkwood Gardens Guided Tour, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., teen & adult program, take a garden tour with lead horticulturalist Emma Erler, discover garden’s history and see what is blooming, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, register: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 13, Music on the Lawn, Welles Stafford and Lighthouse Louie, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., on the lawn of Cook Memorial Library, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org. 

Aug. 13, Polliwogs Summer, 9 – 11:15 a.m., pre-K accompanied by an adult, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., pre-registration required: 603-366-5695.

Aug. 13, Story Share, noon – 1 p.m., sharing local stories, tell a story, read a story from town narratives, bring your own lunch, or come and just listen, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Aug. 13-17, Menopause, the Musical, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.

Aug. 14, Animal Adaptations – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 7 p.m., Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org.

Aug. 14, Bobby Freedom, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 14, Ecological Design for Bug and Pest Control, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895.

Aug. 14, Lasagna Supper, 5:30 – 7 p.m., benefits Fellowship Missions, Hotchkiss Commons, 71 Main St., Union, info.: Betty at 603-473-2727.

Aug. 14, Sky Road, 6:30 p.m., free outdoor concert, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, hosted by Tuftonboro Parks & Recreation, info.: www.tuftonboronh.gov.

Aug. 14, Stories at the NH Boat Museum, 11 – 11:30 a.m., NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 15, Barn Bash, 6 – 9 p.m., live music by Red Daisy Revival, food, drinks and more, Squam Lakes Association, 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Aug. 15, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 15, Lucknow Garden Tour, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 15, Mount Washington Spirit Gallery, 6 – 8:30 p.m., mediums Karen Tatro and Scott Allen, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-366-5530, www.cruisenh.com.

Aug. 15, Stories on the Farm, The Milkman’s Boy by Donald C. Hall, 10 – 11:30 a.m., activity for all ages, RSVP: 603-652-7840, nhfarmmuseum.info@gmail.com, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton.

Aug. 15, Story Hour with Moultonborough Public Library, 11 a.m. – noon, NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 15, Summer Reading Craft: Decorate Cupcakes, 2 – 3:30 p.m., ages 6 – 11, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-8895.

Aug. 15-17, Overlanding Expo, free, multi-day event, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Aug. 16, 42nd Annual Granite Man Triathlon,  9 a.m., - noon, Carry Beach, Forest Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639, https://www.wolfeboronh.us/parks-recreation/pages/granite-kid-triathlon.

Aug. 16, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 16, Beginner Leather for Young Adults, ages 12-17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., beginner class, with artist Molly Grant, at her studio, sign up by Aug. 11, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920, http://meredith.nhcrafts.org/classes/

Aug. 16, Chris Bonoli, 7 - 9 p.m., free, bring a lawn chair for seating, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Parks & Recreation, 603-875-0109, parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov.

Aug. 16, Cruise Into the Wright, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 16, Exhibit and Open Hours at Tamworth History Center, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Aug. 16, From Landscape to Foodscape: Food Safety Workshop – Pickles, Chutneys and Relishes, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Aug. 16, Gentleman’s Agreement, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org

Aug. 16, Michael Vincent Band, 7 – 9 p.m., Friends of Wolfeboro Bandstand, Cate Park, Main St., Wolfeboro,  www.wolfeborobandstand.org.

Aug. 16, Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb, 8:30 a.m., Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www. mt-washington.com.

Aug. 16, Squam Canoe Classic: Bass Fishing Tournament, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Squam Lakes Association, 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, pre-register early to secure a space: 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Aug. 16, Summer Music Series, John Irish, 2 - 5 p.m., Barrel Bar & Grille, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Aug. 16, Truck and Tractor Day, classic cars, refreshments available for purchase, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmuseum.org.

Aug. 16 & 17, Mount Washington Valley August Craft Fair, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., exhibitors, handmade items galore, Joyce’s Craft Shows, free admission, held under tents, friendly, leashed dogs welcome, held at Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.

Aug. 17, Art Walk, 1 – 4 p.m., art and artisan work for sale at various locations around Rumney: Studio at 11 Mill, Byron G Merrill Library, Rumney Baptist Church, Sole Track Brewing, Shaneware Pottery, and on the Rumney Town Common, info.: rumneyartwalk@rumneyvillagestore.com .

Aug. 17, Belknap County Day, 2 – 5 p.m., Barrel Bar & Grille, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Aug. 17, Session Americana, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-3236169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Aug. 17, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 17, Watercolor Workshop, noon – 2 p.m., led by artist Pat Edsall, Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: www.castleintheclouds.org.

 Aug. 18, Little Lake Explorers, 9 – 11 a.m., Alton Bay Community Center, 58 Mt. Major Highway, Alton Bay, for newborn to age 7, free play, snack time, story time, music and more, parents must stay, pre-register by the Wed. before each event: littlelakeexplorersalton@gmail.com. (Also on Aug. 25)

Aug. 18, Monarch Monitoring Mondays, 9:30 – 11 a.m., Pemi Oxbow Preserve, 129 NH Rt. 175, Holderness, free, registration required, join the caterpillar count, 603-968-7194. (Also on Aug. 25)

Aug. 18, Species Spotlight Series focus on Fishers, the secret forest carnivore, takes place throughout the week, talks and info. by staff & docents, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info.: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 18, Story Time & Craft Hour at Castle in the Clouds, 11 a.m., Picnic Pavilion by Shannon Pond, free family event, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 19, Anything Goes Collage Class, 1 – 4 p.m., ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, pre-register: 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Aug. 19, Bowled Over: Intro to Nuno Felting a Bowl, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., youth age 15 – adults, Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pr-register: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Aug. 19, Family Film Fest: Frozen, 6 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com

Aug. 19, Lecture Series, Dr. Fred Johnson, III – Dentist Under Fire: The Heroism of Ben Salomon, 7 – 8 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 19, Night Light, Done Right: Discover ways to preserve our natural night sky, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, pre-register: 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Aug. 19, Spinning and Fiber Arts Gathering at Belknap Mill, 10 a.m. – noon, bring a fiber arts project to work on, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org. (Also on Aug. 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16 & 23.)

Aug. 19, Stories Behind the Stars, with teacher, storyteller and outdoorsperson Matt Krug, 7:30 p.m., at Charlotte C. Browne woods, Chocorua, please pre-register: www.chocorualake.org/events. Rain date: Aug. 20.

Aug. 20, Alton Market on Main, farmers market, noon – 3 p.m., 115 Main St., Alton, complete schedule: www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-519-8264.

Aug. 20, Climate & Community Book Discussion, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org. 

Aug. 20, Lake Discovery Family Day – Race Boat Raingutter Regatta, 1 – 2:30 p.m., NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 20, Mica’s Groove Train, blues, rock, pop, 1970s music, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Concerts on the Common, South Main St., Rochester, 603-332-4120.

Aug. 20, The Long History of Fizzy Sodas and Spring Waters in the Lakes Region, speaker: Dennis Sasseville, 7 p.m., Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, 503 Endicott St. North, Laconia, free, pre-registration required: 603-366-5950, www.lwhs.us.

Aug. 20, Workshop Day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Aug. 20-22, Fabric Dyeing: Shades & Hues, 1 - 4 p.m., youth age 15 – adults Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pr-register: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org. (Take one or more than one class.)

Aug. 21, An Evening with Philip Hamilton, doors open 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith,603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Aug. 21, Hulls and Hops Lecture Series, 7 - 9 p.m., NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 21, Idol Hands, 6:30 p.m., free outdoor concert, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, hosted by Tuftonboro Parks & Recreation, info.: www.tuftonboronh.gov.

Aug. 21, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 21, Morgan Nelson Band, 6:30 – 8 p.m., free concert, Kelley Park, 41 N. Main St., Bristol, 603-744-3354.

Aug. 21, The State of the Loon Report with Harry Vogel, 7 p.m., Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org.

Aug. 21, Volcanoes and Cellar Holes: the History of the Land, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 21-30, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

Aug. 22, Boat House Row – Yacht Rock Experience, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Aug. 22, Classic Car Night, 5 – 8 p.m., NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 22, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net. 

Aug. 22, Paddle on Northern Newfound Water Trail, 1 – 3:30 p.m., begin at Paradise Point, Hebron, free, but must pre-register: www.nhaudubon.org., program by NH Audubon and Newfound Lake Region Assoc., 603-224-9909.

Aug. 22, Stories on the Farm, Old Home Day by Donald C. Hall, 10 – 11:30 a.m., activity for all ages, RSVP: 603-652-7840, nhfarmmuseum.info@gmail.com, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton.

Aug. 22 & 23, Summer Fair, 8/22: 4-6 p.m., 8/23: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., white elephant, jewelry, baked goods, games, fried dough, food, silent auction & more, Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 603-524-6057, www.gilfordcommunitychurch.org.

Aug. 22-31, The Woman in Black, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

Aug. 23, Antique Car Show, 9 – 11:30 a.m., all cars 1975 and older welcome to be displayed, Davis Memorial Field, 205 Middle Rd., Tuftonboro, 603-544-2230.

Aug. 23, Backyard Herbal First Aid, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Aug. 23, Ball in the House, 7 – 9 p.m., Friends of Wolfeboro Bandstand, Cate Park, Main St., Wolfeboro,  www.wolfeborobandstand.org.

Aug. 23, Barks and Brews, noon – 3 p.m., The Nick Recreation Park, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, RSVP: 603-569-1909, www.thenick.org.

Aug. 23, Bristol Old Home Day, most activities, pancake breakfast.: Masonic Lodge, 61 Main St.; Newfound Classic Car Show, Classic Car Show: 8 – 10 a.m.; Lobster & Chicken BBQ from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at Kelley Park, Bristol, 603-744-3354, ext. 136 

Aug. 23, Contra Dancing at SLA, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Aug. 23, Exhibit and Open Hours at Tamworth History Center, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Aug. 23, Furniture Painting with Artsy Techniques, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pr-register: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Aug. 23, Gilford Old Home Day, 7 a.m. start, activities all day, parade, pancake breakfast, music, book sale, pie sale, crafts, food, info.: 603-527-4700.

Aug. 23, Guided Hike: Five Finger Point, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., free, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, pre-registration required: 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Aug. 23, Kids Playland, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., free, wrecking ball, mini hoops, water slide, obstacle course & more, Davis Memorial Field, 205 Middle Rd., Tuftonboro, 603-544-2230.

Aug. 23, New Hampshire Water Ski, Championships 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bridge Falls Path, Back Bay, Wolfeboro, parking at Glendon St. Municipal Parking Lot, abenakskiclub@gmail.com, www.abenakiwaterskiclub.com.

Aug. 23, Pastel Beginners Workshop, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, pre-register: 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Aug. 23, Ring with Bezel Set Stone with Joy Raskin, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, register by Aug. 20, http://meredith.nhcrafts.org/classes/

Aug. 23, Sandwich Notch Walking Tour, 10 a.m., info. TBA, Sandwich Historical Society, 603-284-6269.

 Aug. 23, Saturday Hike, Mount Roberts & Faraway Mountains, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 23, Saxx Roxx, 7 - 9 p.m., free, bring a lawn chair for seating, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Parks & Recreation, 603-875-0109, parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov.

Aug. 23, Silver Ring with a Bezel Class, 2 - 4 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen pancake breakfast 7:30 – 10:30 a.m., Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, must sign up by Aug. 24, 279 DW Hwy, Meredith, 603-279-7920, www.http://meredith.nhcrafts.org/classes/.

Aug. 23, Summer Music Series, Salvatore Sisti, 2 – 5 p.m., Barrel Bar & Grille, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Aug. 23, Tamworth Tomato Taste-Off, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org. 

Aug. 23, Walking Tours with Dr. John Foley, 10 a.m., meet at Wolfeboro Train Station, info.: Clark Museum, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Aug. 23, Waterski Show, 3 p.m., free, watch the show from Alton Bay, sponsored by Alton Bay Bandstand Committee, www.altonparksandrecreation.com, 603-875-0109.

Aug. 23 & 24, Lakes Region Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, 8/23: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; 8/24: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., presented by Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce, 80-plus juried artisan and craftsmen, Main St. and Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith, www.meredithareachamber.com.

Aug. 24, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 24, Music on the Green with Dudley Laufman and The Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra, 4 p.m., free, takes place outdoors at Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Aug. 24, Paul Sanchez & Alex McMurray, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Aug. 24, Tuftonboro Town Picnic, noon – 3 p.m., Central Park, free, open to public, Tuftonboro, 603-544-2230.

Aug. 24, Volcanoes and Cellar Holes: the History of the Land, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 24, Weave Your Own Apple Picking Basket, 9 a.m. – noon, Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pr-register: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Aug. 25, Benefit Dinner for Makers Mill at East of Suez, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pr-register: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Aug. 25, Intro to 3D Printing, 2 - 6 p.m., 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pr-register: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Aug. 25, Little Lake Explorers, 9 – 11 a.m., Alton Bay Community Center, 58 Mt. Major Highway, Alton Bay, for newborn to age 7, free play, snack time, story time, music and more, parents must stay, pre-register by the Wed. before each event: littlelakeexplorersalton@gmail.com.

Aug. 25, Monarch Monitoring Mondays, 9:30 – 11 a.m., Pemi Oxbow Preserve, 129 NH Rt. 175, Holderness, free, registration required, join the caterpillar count, 603-968-7194.

Aug. 25, Species Spotlight Series focus on the Red Fox, challenges and care for the Center’s Red Fox, takes place throughout the week, talks and info. by staff & docents, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info.: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 25, Story Time & Craft Hour at Castle in the Clouds, 11 a.m., Picnic Pavilion by Shannon Pond, free family event, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 26, Bright & Bold Workshop, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, pre-register: 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Aug. 26, Family Film Fest: The Goonies, 6 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Aug. 26, Family Movie Night, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 603-524-6042.

Aug. 26, Improving Stream Habitat: Understanding Woody Additions, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Leary Field & Forest, 451 Hornetown Rd., Farmington, Moose Mt. Regional Greenways program, sign up: 603-473-2020, www.mmrgnh.org. 

Aug. 26, Lecture Series, The Freese Brothers Big Band, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Aug. 26, Spinning and Fiber Arts Gathering at Belknap Mill, 10 a.m. – noon, bring a fiber arts project to work on, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org. (Also on Sept. 2, 9, 16 & 23.)

Aug. 27, Felted Bird Landscape with Hannah Gage, 2 - 4 p.m., sign up by Aug. 24, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920,  http://meredith.nhcrafts.org/classes/

Aug. 27, Handcraft Meetup, noon, community hand-craft circle, bring your own lunch and work on your handicraft projects, Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Aug. 27, Katie Dobbins Music & Hermit Woods Winery Songwriter Roundup, 7 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith,603-253-7968, www.www.hermitwoods.com.

Aug. 27, Kid Pinky, blues, jazz, funk, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Concerts on the Common, South Main St., Rochester, 603-332-4120.

Aug. 27, Kirkwood Gardens Guided Tour, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., teen & adult program, take a garden tour with lead horticulturalist Emma Erler, discover garden’s history and see what is blooming, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, register: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 27, Outdoor Movie, 8 - 10 p.m., Monty Python & the Holy Grail, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org. 

Aug. 28, Carolyn Ramsay Band, 6:30 p.m., free outdoor concert, 19 Mile Beach, Tuftonboro, hosted by Tuftonboro Parks & Recreation, info.: www.tuftonboronh.gov.

Aug. 28, Guided Hike – Oak Ridge Interpretive, 10 a.m. – noon, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 29, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 29, Lucknow Garden Tour, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 29, Stories on the Farm, The Legend of the Old Man by Denise Ortakales, 10 – 11:30 a.m., activity for all ages, RSVP: 603-652-7840, nhfarmmuseum.info@gmail.com, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton.

Aug. 30, Children’s Paint Along, 1 p.m., taught by artist Gerard Paquette, Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, pre-register/info.: 603-998-0029, www.lakesregionartgallery.org.

Aug. 30, Cool Beans, 7 - 9 p.m., free, bring a lawn chair for seating, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Parks & Recreation, 603-875-0109, parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov.

Aug. 30, Earrings in a Day with Joy Raskin, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Aug. 30, Exhibit and Open Hours at Tamworth History Center, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

Aug. 30, Free Games Night, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, per-register: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Aug. 30, Leatherwork: Laser Engraving & Wet Molding, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Aug. 30, Saturday Hike: Bridle Path, Faraway Connector & Settlement Trail, 8:30 - 11 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 30, Summer Music Series, Arlene WOW, 2 – 5 p.m., Barrel Bar & Grille, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Aug. 30, Sun Printing, 1 – 4 p.m., all ages welcome, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, pre-register: 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Aug. 30 & 31, Gunstock Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., exhibitors, handmade items galore, Joyce’s Craft Shows, free admission, held under tents, friendly, leashed dogs welcome, at Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gunstock, Joyce’s Craft Shows, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.

Aug. 30 & 31, Timbear Daley, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Aug. 31, Expert Exchanges, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough, admittance info.: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Aug. 31, The Soggy Poboys, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 1, Species Spotlight Series ocus on the Bobcat, NH’s elusive bobcats and their stories, takes place throughout the week, talks and info. by staff & docents, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, info.: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Sept. 2, Main St. Museum Open House and tours, 5 - 7 p.m., Main St., Museum, 45 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-1190, www.meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org.

Sept. 2, Spinning and Fiber Arts Gathering at Belknap Mill, 10 a.m. – noon, bring a fiber arts project to work on, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org. (Also on Sept. 9, 16 & 23.)

Sept. 3, Alton Market on Main, farmers market, noon – 3 p.m., 115 Main St., Alton, complete schedule: www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-519-8264.

Sept. 4, Furniture Masters: Exhibit Opening, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough, admittance info.: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 4, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Sept. 4, Volcanoes and Cellar Holes: the History of the Land, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 5, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Sept. 5, SOCK HOP with Rockin’ Daddios & classic car show, 6 p.m., free, bring a lawn chair for seating, Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Sept. 5-7, Leaf Peeper Hockey Tournament, Pop Whalen Ice and Arts Center, 90 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639.

Sept. 6, Free Fall Garden Workshop, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Moulton Farm, 18 Quarry Rd., Meredith, 603-279-3915, www.moultonfarm.com.

Sept. 6, 2025 Leaf Peeper Hockey Tournament, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639.

Sept. 6, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Sept. 6, The Best of the 70s – Dizzy Fish & the Uptown Horns, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Sept. 7, Belknap County Safety Day, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Sept. 7, Bird Walk, 8 – 10 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough, admittance info.: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 7, Gunstock Ascension Race, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Sept. 7, Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Sept. 7, Timbear Daley, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net

Sept. 9, Spinning and Fiber Arts Gathering at Belknap Mill, 10 a.m. – noon, bring a fiber arts project to work on, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org. (Also on Sept. 16 & 23.)

Sept. 11, Bobby Freedom, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Sept. 12, Beatlemania Again, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Sept. 12, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.

Sept. 12, Lucknow Garden Tour, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 13, Granite State Street Rodders, classic cars, refreshments available for purchase, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmuseum.org.

Sept. 13, Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Sept. 13-14, 4th Annual NH Pagan’s Faire, 10 a.m., Belknap County Fairgrounds, witchy artists and makers, crystals, singing bowls, musical performances, and more, 174 Mile Hill Rd., Belmont, www.nhpagansfair.weebly.com.  

Sept. 14, Griffin William Sherry (Ghost of Paul Revere), 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Sept. 14, Summer Send-Off Food Truck Festival, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gunstock, info.: 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com. 

Sept. 14, Touch-a-Truck, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., presented by Children’s Center, takes place at The Nick Recreation Park, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1027, www.thechildrenscenternh.org.

Sept. 16, Spinning and Fiber Arts Gathering at Belknap Mill, 10 a.m. – noon, bring a fiber arts project to work on, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org. (Also on Sept. 23.)

Sept. 17, Alton Market on Main, farmers market, noon – 3 p.m., 115 Main St., Alton, complete schedule: www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-519-8264.

Sept. 18, Book & Author Luncheon with NH Author Howard Mansfield, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Chase House, Meredith, lunch and talk by Mansfield, by Moultonborough Public Library, tickets/info.: https://short-link.me/2025bookauthor, 603-476-8895.

Sept. 18, Volcanoes and Cellar Holes: the History of the Land, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 20, 17th Great NH Pie Festival, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmuseum.org.

Sept. 20, From Landscape to Foodscape: Pantry Prep and Storing the Harvest, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Sept. 20 & 21, Falling Leaves Craft Fair, 9/20: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; 9/21: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; exhibitors, handmade items galore, Joyce’s Craft Shows, free admission, held under tents, friendly, leashed dogs welcome, held at Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Rt. 3, Tilton, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.

Sept. 21, Alana MacDonald, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, tickets: www.cranmore.com.

Sept. 21, Historic Figures Tea, 2 p.m., Clark Museum, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, call to reserve: 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Sept. 23, Mysterious Realms and Odd Encounters with Lynne Nickerson, 6 – 7 p.m., Community Room, Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main St., Rochester, pre-register: 603-332-1428, www.rpl.lib.nh.us.

Sept. 23, Spinning and Fiber Arts Gathering at Belknap Mill, 10 a.m. – noon, bring a fiber arts project to work on, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Sept. 25-27, Book Sale by Friends of Meredith Library, 9/25 & 26: 10 a.m. - 4:30; 9/27: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 91 Main St., Meredith. Additional parking on High Street entrance. Wheelchair accessible, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

Sept. 26, Lucknow Garden Tour, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 26, Sugar Mountain, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Sept. 27, Artisan Fair, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Sept. 27-28, 10th Annual Fantastic Forage Mushroom Festival, 10 a.m., walks, talks, workshops, kid’s activities and more, 2075 Parade Rd., Laconia, www.fantasticforage.com, mushrooms@fantasticforage.com.

Sept. 28, Cormac McCarthy, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Sept. 28, Porchfest, all day event, free outdoor music festival around downtown Rochester, over 50 local bands, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Sept. 28-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.

OCTOBER

Oct. 1, Alton Market on Main, farmers market, noon – 3 p.m., 115 Main St., Alton, complete schedule: www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-519-8264.

Oct. 1-3, Mutiny on the Mount, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

Oct. 4, Antique and Vintage Fair, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., in case of rain fair is cancelled, Clark Museum, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Oct. 4, Harvest Time on the Farm, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmuseum.org.

Oct. 4 & 5, Autumn Craft Festival on the Lake, Mill Falls Marketplace, 312 DW Highway, Meredith, free admission, rain or shine, friendly pets on a leash are welcome, 10/4: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; 10/5: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., www.castleberryfairs.com.

Oct. 5, Mile for Mentoring Race & Fun Run, 9:30 a.m., 1-mile charity race and run to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gunstock, info.: 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Oct. 7, History of the New Hampshire Presidential Primary, 7 p.m., presenter: Bill Gardner, former NH Secretary of State, free, Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, presented by Meredith Historical Society, 603-279-1190, www.meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org.

Oct. 11, Camp Hale Plunge, 9 – 11 a.m., 92 Millbridge Rd., Sandwich, tickets/info.: 617-375-8139, https://www.classy.org/event/camp-hale-plunge-2025/e693660.

Oct. 11-12, Lakes Region Parade of Homes, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., explore fine craftsmanship and home design in beautiful Lakes Region homes, info/tickets: www.lakesregionparadeofhomes.com, 603-387-1817.

Oct. 13, Watercolor Workshop, noon – 2 p.m., led by artist Pat Edsall, Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Oct. 18, Antique & Vintage Car Show, 10 a.m., vintage cars on display, music by The Honeybees, local handcrafts, village tours and more, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, www.shakers.org., ksandler@shakers.org.

Oct. 18, Hike Upper and Lower Bridle Paths, 8 - 11 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Oct. 25-26, Winnie the Pooh, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

Oct. 18 & 19, Leaf Peepers Craft Fair, 10/18: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 10/19: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; exhibitors, handmade items galore, Joyce’s Craft Shows, free admission, held under tents, friendly, leashed dogs welcome, held at Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rt. 16, N. Conway, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.

NOVEMBER

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

ONGOING

Alton Market on Main, farmers market, every other Wed., through Oct. 1, noon – 3 p.m., 115 Main St., Alton, complete schedule: www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-519-8264.

Art & Coffee Club, Thursdays, 9 – 11 a.m., Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

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.

Barnstead Farmers Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays, 1 Parade Circle, Barnstead, email: nhbarnsteadfarmersmarket1@gmail.com, www.barnsteadfarmersmarket.com.

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

Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, doors open at 5 p.m., Moultonborough Lions Club, Town Function Hall, Old Rt. 109, Moultonborough.

Braiding Group, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 4th Sat. of the month, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-662-6501. Also meets every Tues. at 1 p.m.

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

Bristol Open Air Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturdays until Oct. 11, Mill Stream Park, 507 Lake St., Bristol, www.BristolNH.gov.

Canterbury Shaker Village, walking trails, tours, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, restaurant, music, walking trails, events, 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, mountain views, benches for seating, free, 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.

Community Breakfast, 2nd Sat. of each month, 7:30 – 10:30 a.m., Masonic Lodge, 18 Pleasant St., Bristol, donations welcome, 603-744-3060.

Country Village Quilt Guild, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., meets first and third Wednesday of each month, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rte. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@gmail.com.

Cruise Night, 5 – 7 p.m., Thursdays, 50/50 raffle, prizes, Tilt’n Diner, 61 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-455-7631.

Dam Brewhouse, events, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 603-726-4500, www.dambrewhouse.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.

Family Crafts at the Belknap Mill Museum, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., first and third Saturday, drop-in event, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.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 Friday Receptions, through 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.

Franklin Farmers Market, 3 – 6 p.m., Thursdays through Sept. 11, Marceau Park, Central St., Franklin, 603-934-2118, email: franklinmarketinfo@gmail.com.

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

Gilmanton Farmers Market, Sundays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., through Oct. 12, local vegetables, flowers, plants, crafts, baked goods, live music and more, 1385 NH 140, on lawn of Gilmanton Year Round Library, Gilmanton Iron Works, 603-491-1687, www.gilmantonfarmersmarket.com.

Guided Tours, history and machines of the historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, pre-register: jill@belknapmill.org, 603-524-8813 to schedule a time for a tour.

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

Indoor Pickleball, 5 p.m., Sandwich Central School gym, Sandwich, every Tues., Wed. & Fri., parksandrec@sandwichnh.org.

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

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro. A second group meets Mondays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Community Center, 22 Lehner St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net.

Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, displays of historic Lakes Region artifacts and information, souvenir postcards, plates, paperweights, memorabilia, summer camp historical information and more, lecture series, open  Wed. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., through Columbus Day weekend, 503 Endicott St. North, Laconia, 603-366-5950, www.lwhs.us.

Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, youth and adult sailing lessons, sailing competitions, Gilford, www.lwsa.org, 589-1177.

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

Lakes Region Curling Association, winter leagues, matches at Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, Rt. 109A., Wolfeboro, Sundays 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., 603-569-5639.

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Rte. 25, Meredith, 603-279-9015.

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

Live Music, Friday nights, 5 – 8 p.m., free, Mill Falls Marketplace brick courtyard, 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, www.millfalls.com.

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

Makers Mill, a variety of workshops, arts and crafts classes and more, 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.

Market on Main, farmers market, every other Wed., through Oct. 1, noon - 3 p.m. 115 Main St., Alton, complete schedule: www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-519-8264.

Meredith Community Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., 1 Burton Drive, off Rt. 104, Meredith, free admission, 603-409-2871, www.meredithcommunitymarket.com.

Meredith Public Library Bookstore, run by Friends of the Meredith Library, open weekly: Wed. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., lower level, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org. 

Model Yachting, 1 – 4 p.m., Back Bay Skippers at Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Bridge Falls Path, Wolfeboro, watch radio controlled model yachts, NH Boat Museum, schedule: www.nhbm.org.

Molly the Trolley, 569-1080, take tours/rides of Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley, info/schedules: www.wolfeborotrolley.com.

M/S Mount Washington Cruises, narrated cruises of Lake Winnipesaukee, day & evening cruises, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

New England Racing Museum, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., open Saturdays, 922 NH Rte. 106 N., Loudon, www.NEMSMUSEUM.com.

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, old-time farm events, tours, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Newfound Classic Car Show, every Friday through Labor Day, 5 – 8 p.m., free, Village Local Kitchen, 825 Lake St., Bristol, www.ttccreg.org.

Newfound Lake Eco-Tours, informative/scientific tours of Newfound Lake, Memorial Day-mid-Sept., Newfound Lake Association, www.newfoundlake.org, call for hours/dates of operation: 744-8689.

Ossipee Historical Society Grant Hall Museum, open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – noon until Sept. 30, 52 Rt. 16B, between First Congregational Church buildings, lmsween@roadrunner.com.

Outdoor Nature-Based Storytime for Young Children, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Plymouth Historical Museum and Memory House, Saturdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., through November and by chance or appointment, exhibits, research information, Old Webster Courthouse, One Court St., Plymouth, 603-536-2337, info@plymouthnhhistory.org.

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 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.

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.

Rug Hookers, 10 a.m. – noon, meets Tuesdays, Tuftonboro Free Library, 221 Middle Rd., Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4256.

Sailing Lessons, youth & adult, Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, 25 Davis Rd., Gilford, schedule/pre-register: 603-589-1177, www.lwsa.org.

Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps: 603-279-9015. 

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.

Squam Lake Cruises, family/educational cruises to look for loons, & wildlife, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, www.nhnature.org, call for hours/dates of operation: 968-7194.

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

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, exhibits, nature trails, events, cruises, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. - noon, Saturdays, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, 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.

The Market at the Weirs, Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., through Oct. 4, fresh produce, meats and artisan crafts, through Oct. 5, Weirs Community Park, 49 Lucerne Ave., Weirs Beach, email: bamm-nh.org., www.themarketatweirs.com.

Tilton Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., next to Police Dept. building, 45 Sanborn Rd., Tilton, Rt. 132, free admission, 603-409-2871, www.tiltonfarmersmarketnh.com.

Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Tuesdays, donation requested, Old White Church, Rte. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 603-569-3861.

Wolfeboro Farmers Market, Thursdays, noon – 3:30 p.m., The Nick Recreation Park, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, email: wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com, www.wolfeborofarmersmarket.com.

Wolfeboro Table Tennis, meets Wednesdays 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.

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.

Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 – 7 p.m., Mondays until Aug. 25, Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.