OCTOBER

Through Oct. 26, Birches & Boats, exhibit at Tanger Outlet, Suite 300, Tilton, info./hours: 603-998-0029.

Through Oct. 30, Graveyard History Walking Tour, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required/info/hours: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Through Oct. 31, Art Exhibit, retrospective of the photography of Susan Trayes, Boston, Beauty and Baseball, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 603-522-7123, email: gafney@gafneylibrary.org.

Through Oct. 31, Community Pumpkin Art Exhibit, Riverside Gallery, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Through Oct. 31, Those Who Cared for Those Who Served, exhibit focusing on field medics, chaplains, hospital corpsmen and others, Wright Museum of WWII,  77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Through Nov. 1, Young Frankenstein, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

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.

Oct. 21, Fall Film Series: A Nightmare on Elm Street, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info.: 603-335-1992.

Oct. 21, Knitting Basket Workshop, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., beginners class, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, pre-register for details.: 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Oct. 21, Story Sampler: Spooky Stories, 6 – 6:45 p.m., ages 6-11, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775.

Oct. 21, Swan Lake by Grand Kyiv Ballet, 7 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Oct. 21 The Way of the Bicycling Storyteller, with Andy Davis, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Oct. 23, Music of Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and Rings of Power, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Oct. 23, The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others, 4 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Oct. 23, Wilson/Kobrenski Quartet featuring Mike Sakash & Tom Gilmore, 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, ticket reservations a must: 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Oct. 24, Friday Story Time Trick or Treat Through the Village, 10:30 – 11 a.m., Storytime crew treat or treat through the village, wear a costume, collect candy, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Oct. 24, Leaf It to the Trees: Fall Tree ID for Kids, 10 a.m. - noon, age 6- 14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 24, Pumpkinfest Fun! Glow Hand and Face Painting, 3 – 4 p.m., ages 9-18, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775.

Oct. 25, Earrings in a Day with Joy Raskin, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920. Pre-registration by Oct. 22

Oct. 25, Fall Tractor Tour, 1 – 2:30 p.m., multi-generational event, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 25, Laconia Pumpkin Festival, 11 a.m.  2 p.m., pumpkin events all over downtown Laconia, food trucks, games, music, food and more, 603-524-5531.

Oct. 25, Owl-O-Ween, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., kids come in costume, learn about owls, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.

Oct. 25, The Jersey Tenors, 7:30 p.m., Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, tickets/info.: 603-524-7044, www.tbinh.org.

Oct. 25, Wild Mushroom Walk, 10 a.m. - noon, age 16 – adult, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 26, NH Day, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.

Oct. 28, Fall Film Series: Gremlins, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info.: 603-335-1992.

Oct. 28, Understanding ‘Classical Music,’ 6 p.m., free, held at Wolfeboro Public Library, program by Wolfeboro Friends of Music & Wolfeboro Library, inspired cuisine served during the event, reserve a spot: www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org, 603-569-2151

Oct. 29, Katie Dobbins Music Songwriter Roundup, 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, ticket reservations a must: 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Oct. 30, The Scam Landscape: Staying Safe, 6 - 7 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, register for event at: https://events.aarp.org/FraudTourMoultn25,

Oct. 31, Pumpkin Palooza: Garden to Table Autumn Fun, 10 a.m. – noon, ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Village Players, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, tickets: www.village-players.org., 603-569-9656.

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.

Nov. 1, Hana Jang performs Walton Viola Concerto, Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra performs Vaughan Williams songs, Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra, Meredith, tickets/info.: www.LRSO.org, info@LRSO.org.

Nov. 4, Pie Basket Workshop, 1 – 4 p.m., beginners class in weaving, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, pre-register for details.: 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Nov. 5, Fall Prevention with the NH Fire Safety Office, 1 - 2 p.m., fall fire prevention, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Nov. 5, Legends and Truths of New England’s Wolves, 4 – 5 p.m., Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 603-524-6042, www.gilfordlibrary.org.

Nov. 5, Movie: Superman, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Nov. 5, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth,  all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789. (Takes place throughout winter until April.)

Nov. 6, W4RP – Electrifying Return Performance, 7 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

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, Berry Wild: Jam Making with Autumn Olive, 10 a.m. – noon, for ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

Nov. 7, Crystal Ship: Tribute to the Doors, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

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, Dairy Free Cheese Making, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., age 16-adult class, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

Nov. 8, FLY – A Tribute to Foreigner and Journey, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

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, Postmodern Jukebox, 8 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

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, Comedian Bob Marley, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

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. 12, Movie: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Nov. 12, Let’s Talk About Holiday Grief: An Open Conversation, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Nov. 13, Bizarre Birds of the World, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 603-524-6042, www.gilfordlibrary.org.

Nov. 13, Dan Fallon Band, 7 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Nov. 13, The Mystery of Owls, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Nov. 13, Voctave concert, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Nov. 14, Amazing Amaranth: Ancient Grain, Tasty Treats, 10 a.m. – noon, for ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

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. 14, Robert Frost: Light & Dark, 8 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 130 Central St., Franklin, program of Franklin Opera House, tickets: www.franklinoperahouse.org.

Nov. 14 & 15, Nutcracker Christmas Fair, 11/14: 5 – 8 p.m., 11/15: 9 a.m. -  2:30 p.m., St. Andre Bessette Parish Gym, 31 Gilford Ave., Laconia, homemade pies, baked goods, theme basket raffles, pork pies, crafts, 603-381-1120.

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

Nov. 15, Candle-Making Workshop, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 – 3 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Nov. 15, Felted Ornaments, 10 a.m. – noon, ages 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

Nov. 15, Holiday Yeast Breads, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

Nov. 15, Jimmy Dunn concert, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Nov. 15, Panorama & Blue Collar Men; Tribute to Styx and The Cars, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

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. 16, 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.

Nov. 19, Movie: Thunderbolts, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Nov. 20, Jim Messina, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

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, David Nail concert, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

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, Tiny Tartes: A Fruit-Filled Baking Adventure, 10 a.m. – noon, for ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

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, Handmade Holiday Pies, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

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, 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. 23, Irish Christmas in America, 7 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Nov. 26, Movie: Planes, Trains and Automobiles, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Nov. 28, Warren Miller’s Snow-Ciety, 3 & 7 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

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, Comedian Juston McKinney, 8 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

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

Nov. 29, Safe Haven Ballet – The Nutcracker, 4:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Nov. 29 & 30, 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 Dec. 6 & 7.)

Nov. 30, Heather Pierson’s Charlie Brown Christmas, 2 & 7 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

DECEMBER

Dec. 3, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth,  all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789. (Takes place throughout winter until April.)

Dec. 3, Vienna Boys Choir, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

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. 5, Christmas with The Drifters, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Dec. 5, Winter is Coming: How Animals Get Ready, 10 a.m. – noon, for ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

Dec. 5 & 6, Gilford Community Church Christmas Fair, 12/5: 4-6:30 p.m., 12/6: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, 603-524-6057. Whit elephant, baked goods, crafts, toys, jewelry, greens and more.

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. 6, Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents Un-Silent Night: Epic Holiday Sing-Along, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Dec. 6, Holiday Greens Sale, 9 a.m.-noon at Squam Lakes Association, 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness; 2-5 p.m. on Porch at Newberry’s on the Common, downtown Plymouth, Ashland Garden Club selling custom-decorated wreaths, flowering plants, bagged greens and gourmet foods, 708-846-8431.

Dec. 6, Holiday Wreath Making, noon – 3 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

Dec. 6, Up-Cycled Paper Making , 10 a.m. – noon, age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

Dec. 6 & 7, Holiday Lights Twilight Tours, 3 – 5:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, tickets/info.: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Dec. 9, Holiday Open House, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., celebration with lunch provided, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Dec. 12, MPL & MRD Youth Holiday Open House, 5:30 - 7 p.m., library and Rec. Dept., held at Function Hall, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Dec. 12, Winter Wreaths: Holiday Crafting Workshop, 10 a.m. – noon, ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

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

Dec. 13, Annual Gilford Village Candlelight Stroll, 5 – 7 p.m., Gilford Community Band performs from 4-7 p.m.:, Roving Carolers: 5- 7 p.m., Village Field: visit Santa and have s’mores at the bonfire, horse-drawn wagon rides of the village from Gilford Public Library, 603-524-6042.

Dec. 13, Holiday Wreath Making, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

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. 17, A New England Christmas, 4 - 5 p.m., show with Pontine Theatre, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

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

          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, Winter Wildlife Detectives, 10 a.m. – noon, ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

     Dec. 20, Bayberry Candle Making, 1 – 3 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

    Dec. 20, Sourdough Bread, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

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

    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, Winter Wildlife Detectives, 10 a.m. – noon, ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

    Dec. 20, Bayberry Candle Making, 1 – 3 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

    Dec. 20, Sourdough Bread, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

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

JANUARY

    Jan. 8, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth,  all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789. (Takes place throughout winter until April.)

  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.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 5, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth,  all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789. (Takes place throughout winter until April.)

MARCH

March 5, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth,  all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789. (Takes place throughout winter until April.)

APRIL

April 2, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth,  all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789.

 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

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

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 - 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.

Bridge Players, 1 – 4 p.m., meets Wednesdays year round, Holderness Library, 866 U.S. Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7066.

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

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

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com. 

Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, 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.

Country Village Quilt Guild, meets twice monthly, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rte. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@gmail.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., 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, June through Dec., 5-7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

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

Freedom Village Store, 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.

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 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., Thurs. & 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, www.llqg.net.

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.

Loon Center, walking trails, loon exhibits, 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 individuals, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, takes place various times: www.ossipee.recdesk.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 – 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 

M/S Mount Washington Cruises, narrated cruises of Lake Winnipesaukee, day & evening cruises, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.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, seasonal (summer & fall) old-time farm events, gift shop, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, contact for open hours/dates: 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

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, farmstead events, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Rug Hookers, 10 a.m., 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 at 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.

Stamp Club, 7 p.m., All Saints Church, 258 South Main St., Wolfeboro, info: 603-569-3453.

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: 603-968-7194.

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

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, open weekends through Nov. 23 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

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

Tamworth Outing Club Second Saturday Dance, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, live musical bands/callers, info@tamworthoutingclub.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.

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 - 8 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, 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.