
Your Guide to What’s Happening in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region
MAY
Through May 30, The Tiny Art Show, at ArtWorks Gallery. Mini masterpieces by K.A. Brett School in Tamworth and Madison Elementary School students, open 10 am -5 p.m., Thurs. - Monday, ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323 8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
May 24, Intro to Leatherwork: Saddle Stitching Basic, 10 a.m. – noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 24, Intro to MIG Welding, 5 – 8 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 24, Juston McKinney, 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
May 24, Neon Nights, 7 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.
May 24, Pete Downing, music, 6 - 8 p.m., SAL’s Birch Bar, Inn on Newfound Lake, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bristol, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
May 24, Piano Night with David Lockwood, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
May 24, Stained Glass Flowers, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 24, Steve McBrian, music, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
May 24, Wetlands & Wildflowers, 8 – 10:30 a.m., Charlotte C. Browne Woods, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, 11 Runnells Hall Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6252, www.chocorualake.org.
May 24-26, 33rd Memorial Weekend Craft Festival, Mill Falls Marketplace, 312 DW Highway, Meredith, free admission, rain or shine, friendly pets on a leash are welcome, 10/24: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; 5/25: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 5/26: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., www.castleberryfairs.com.
May 25, April Cushman, music, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
May 25, Chris Lester, Live music on SAL’s Roof Deck, 3 - 6 p.m., SAL’S Birch Bar, Inn on Newfound Lake, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bristol, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
May 25, Solar Gazing, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
May 25 & 26, Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rt. 16, N. Conway, Joyce’s Craft Shows, www.joycescraftshows.com, 603-387-1510.
May 26, Alton Memorial Day Observances, 10 a.m., services at Riverside Cemetery and Monument Square, 603-875-3461.
May 26, Center Harbor Memorial Day Observances, parade gathers at 11:45 a.m. at Chase Circle, steps off at noon, wreath laying at the War Memorial, music at Town Docks by the Inter-Lakes Marching Band, wreath tossing into Lake Winnipesaukee, Lakeview Cemetery for music and a wreath laying, parksandrecreation@centerharbornh.gov.
May 26, Gilford Memorial Day Observances, 9:45 a.m. parade forms at parking lot of the Gilford Community Church, Potter Hill Rd., proceeds to the WWI/WWII Memorial and Pine Grove Cemetery, with prayer by Reverend Michael Graham, all veterans are invited to join in the parade, 603-527-4700.
May 26, Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m., NH Veterans Home, 139 Winter Street in Tilton, 603-527-4425.
May 26, Memorial Day Services, 11 a.m., Veteran’s Square, downtown Laconia, free luncheon at VFW, Court St., Laconia, all are welcome, 603-524-9725.
May 26, Meredith Memorial Day Observances, step off 10:15 a.m. from American Legion Post, 6 Plymouth St., proceed to Meredith Library for opening remarks, Taps; Lang St. Cemetery, Hesky Park POW MIA for wreath laying, free lunch for all to follow at American Legion, info: 603-937-4278.
May 26, Moultonborough Memorial Day Observances, gathers at 10 a.m. at elementary school on Blake Rd. proceeds to Moultonborough Town Hall, 6 Holland Street for a remembrance ceremony, 603-476-8868.
May 26, Plymouth Memorial Day Observances, gathers at National Guard at 10:30 a.m., to Main St. Town Hall for services at 11 a.m., 603-536-1397.
May 26, Wolfeboro Memorial Day Observance, parade forms at 8:45 a.m. in Brewster Field (next to the Congregational Church, steps off 9 a.m., Main Street to dockside for ceremony, music by the Kingswood Regional High School band, info: Paul Vivian at 703-798-8978. All veterans welcome to march in the parade.
May 27-30, Collections Camp, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.
May 28, Laconia Elementary Band Concert, 6:30 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
May 29, Beginner Quilting: Jewel Box Pattern, 6 – 9 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 29, Bobby Freedom, music, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
May 29, Chris Fitz Band, 6 - 8 p.m., SAL’s Birch Bar, Inn on Newfound Lake, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bristol, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
May 30, Dan Fallon, music, 6 - 8 p.m., SAL’s Birch Bar, Inn on Newfound Lake, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bristol, 603-744-9111, www.newfoundlakeinn.com.
May 30, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 - 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
May 30, Joyful Arts Technique, 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 30, Women’s Workshop: Faucet Repair, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 30, Yesterday Once More, A Tribute to the Carpenters, 7 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.
May 31, Craft Materials Swap, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., bring craft items to swap, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.
May 31, Luciano Monzione, music, 6 - 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
May 31, Mokume Gane Polymer Earrings, 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
May 31, NE Fiddle Ensemble, 6:30 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.
May 31, Piano Night with Chris Mega, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
JUNE
June 1, Belknap County Sportsmen’s Association Fishing Derby, 9 a.m. – noon, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gunstock, info.: 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
June 1, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 1, Solar Gazing, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
June 3, From Canvas to Film: Exploring the Art and Artists of Lucknow, 6 – 7 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.
June 4, SBDC: Business Advising, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
June 4, Zipper Pouch, 5 - 9 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
June 5, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 5-29, If a Picture Paints a Thousand Words, art exhibit, Lakes Region Art Assoc., Tanger Outlets, Suite 300, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.
June 6, Chocorua Lake Guided Paddle with the Loon Preservation Committee & Chocorua Lake Conservancy, bring your own kayak or canoe and oars/paddle, free, limited to 15 people, register: 603-323-6252, www.chocorualake.org.
June 6, First Friday Reception with Terri Brooks, 5-7 p.m., meet Terri, guest artist for June at ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
June 6, Freese Brothers Big Band, 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.
June 6, Joyful Arts Techniques, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
June 6, Lucknow Garden Tour, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
June 6, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 7, Alton Town Wide Yard Sale, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., rain or shine, sales all over town, maps available May 27, Alton Parks & Recreation, 603-875-0109, parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov.
June 7, Annual Officer Kainen M. Flynn Memorial Fishing Derby, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gunstock, info.: 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
June 7, Creative Writing: the Art of Wondering and Wandering, 1 - 3 p.m. Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
June 7, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 7, Felted Shadow Box with Patsy Frasier, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, sign up by June 3, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.
June 7, From Landscape to Foodscape: Introduction to Container Gardening, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
June 7, 14, 21, Intro to Cable Knitting, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
June 7, Memories of Patsy, a Patsy Cline Tribute Show, 7:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.
June 7, NE Lyman Group 25th Annual Boat Show, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
June 7, Piano Night with Michael Gallagan, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
June 8, Drag Brunch: The Big One, doors open at noon, show at 1:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.
June 8, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 8, Lighthouse Louie, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
June 8, Solar Gazing, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
June 11, More Beginners Crochet Begins, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
June 12, Story Hour with the Moultonborough Library, 11 a.m. - noon, NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
June 12-21, The Wedding Singer, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.
June 13, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 13, NOTley Crue, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.
June 14, Another Tequila Sunrise: An Eagles Tribute, 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
June 14, Granite State Street Rodders, 3 – 7 p.m., classic cars, refreshments available for purchase, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmuseum.org.
June 14, Guided Birding with NH Audubon, 8 – 10 a.m., Newfound Lake Region Assoc. at Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, free, all are welcome, 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.
June 14, Luciano Monzione, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 14, Piano Night with David Lockwood, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
June 14, Public Reception: If a Picture Paints a Thousand Words, 2 – 4 p.m., art exhibit, Lakes Region Art Assoc., Tanger Outlets, Suite 300, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.
June 14, Red Solo Cup, a Tribute to Toby Keith, 8 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.
June 14, Soldering 101 with Joy Raskin, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, sign up by June 9, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.
June 15, Glen David Andrews, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
June 15, Koo Koo, 1 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.
June 15, Solar Gazing, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
June 15, Timbear Daley, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 16, Art Talk with Ben Archibald, The Benefits of Exploring Styles & Mediums Outside Your Wheelhouse, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Art Gallery, Tilton Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lakesregionartgallery.org.
June 16, Father’s Day Dinner & Show @ Market 21 with The Mentalist, 5:30 p.m., 33 Dockside St., 2nd & 3rd floors, Wolfeboro, 603-569-8668.
June 17 & 21, Nature Station – We’re Ready to Bug You!, 10 a.m. - noon, Newfound Lake Region Assoc. at Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, free, all are welcome, 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.
June 18, 2025 Laconia Motorcycle Week Gunstock Annual Hill Climb, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gunstock, info.: 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
June 18, What’s In Your Well?, 6 - 7 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.
June 19, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 20, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 21, Children’s Day, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmuseum.org.
June 21, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 21, Piano Night with Brandy Irish-Gerjuoy, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
June 22, Patty Larkin, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
June 22, Solar Gazing, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
June 22, Timbear Daley, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 23, Los Lobos – An Intimate Evening, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
June 26, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 26-July 5, Something Rotten!, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.
June 27, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 27, Moondance, Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute, 7:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.
June 27, Stories on the Farm, Celia Planted a Root: The Story of Celia Thaxter and Her Island Garden, 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.
June 28, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 28, Earrings in a Day with Joy Raskin, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, sign up by June 23, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.
June 28 & 29, Margaritas with The Medium Maureen Hancock, 6/28: 7 p.m.; 6/29: 3 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.
June 28, Piano Night with Andrew Markoski, 6 p.m., The Loft at Hermit Woods, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
June 28, Reading Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave in your fourth of July?, noon, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.
June 29, Bobby Freedom, music, 2 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
June 29, Rhett Miller (from the Old 97s), Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
June 29, Solar Gazing, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., free, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
June 29, Timbear Daley, music, 6 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
JULY
July 2-13, She Loves Me, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.
July 3, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 3, North River Band, 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.
July 3, Thursday Afternoon Band, 7 - 9 p.m., free, bring a lawn chair for seating, fireworks after the show, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Parks & Recreation, 603-875-0109, parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov.
July 4, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 4, Family Carnival, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Packard’s Field, Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.
July 4, Fireworks, 9:30 p.m., Town Square, Village Rd., Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.
July 4, Independence Day Dinner Cruise, 7-10 p.m., , on Winnipesaukee Flagship, M/S Mount Washington, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-366-5530, www.cruisenh.com.
July 5, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 5, Fourth on the Farm, celebration events, food, family fun, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmuseum.org.
July 5, Model Yacht Open House at Bridge Falls Path, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Model Yacht Open House, Back Bay Skippers demonstrate and teach the art of sailing miniature vessels off Bridge Falls Path, all ages, no experience needed, by NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
July 5, 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.
July 5-6, Gunstock 4th of July Weekend Craft Fair, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 120 exhibitors, handmade items galore, Joyce’s Craft Shows, free admission, held under tents, friendly, leashed dogs welcome, held at Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gunstock, Joyce’s Craft Shows, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.
July 6, Animal Encounters: Animal Adaptations, 10 – 11 a.m., program by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, children and adults welcome, Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.
July 6, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 6, Sarah Borges featuring Eric “Roscoe” Ambel, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
July 8, Chamber Music, classical music concert, 7 p.m., Plymouth State University, Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth, program of NH Music Festival, 603-238-9007, info@nhmf.org.
July 9, Comedian Jimmy Tingle, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
July 10, Artist Reception: Celebrating Ann Xavier, 5:30 – 7 p.m., NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
July 10, Serenade and Song, classical music concert, 7 p.m., Plymouth State University, Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth, program of NH Music Festival, 603-238-9007, info@nhmf.org.
July 10, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 10, Story Hour with the Moultonborough Library, 11 a.m. - noon, NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
July 10 & 11, New England Vintage Boat Auction Preview, noon – 5 p.m., NH Boat Museum event, takes place at The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
July 10-19, Barefoot in the Park, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.
July 11, First Fridays Reception, 5-7 p.m., refreshments, conversation and ART, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
July 11, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 11, Stories on the Farm, N is for New Hampshire by Rebecca Rule, 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.
July 11-13, On the Green Arts & Crafts Festival, 7/11 & 12: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 7/13: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 120 exhibitors, handmade items galore, Joyce’s Craft Shows, free admission, held under tents, friendly, leashed dogs welcome, held at Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.
June 11-19, Little Shop of Horrors, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.
July 12, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 12, Artisan Fair, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., street-style fair, food, music, local businesses and artisans, Town Square, Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.
July 12, Comedy Night with Seinfeld’s Kenny Banie: Steve Hytner, Wolfeboro Carolyn Plummer and Rick Fink, 6 p.m., Village Players, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-9656, https://wolfeborocomedy.ticketleap.com/
July 12, New England Vintage Boat Auction, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., NH Boat Museum event, takes place at The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
July 12, The Visitors, 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.
July 12-20, Build Your Own Boat: A Hands-On Nine-Day Workshop, 8:30 a.m. – 3: p.m., NH Boat Museum, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
July 13, Animal Encounters: Critter Communities, 10 – 11 a.m., program by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, children and adults welcome, Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.
July 16-27, Tootsie the Musical, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.
July 17, Hulls and Hops Lecture Series, speaker Doug Stowell, 7 - 9 p.m., NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.
July 17, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 18, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 19, From Landscape to Foodscape: Food Safety Workshop – James, Jellies and Marmalades, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
July 19, Luciano Monzione, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 19, Pub Pirates, 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.
July 20, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 20, Hymn for Her, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
July 20, Music on the Green with Peabody’s Coal Train, 4 p.m., free, takes place outdoors at Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.
July 24, Bobby Freedom, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 24-Aug. 2, Front Row to Murder (World Premier), Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.
July 25, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 25, Summer Art Show Opening Reception, 6-8 p.m., Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua. Art, music & refreshments, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com
July 25-Aug. 2, Fully Committed, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.
July 26, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 26, Got It Covered Band, 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.
July 26-27, Mount Washington Valley July 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
July 26-27, Summer Art Show & Sale, 10-4 p.m., Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
July 27, Bobby Freedom, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
July 27, Steve Forbert, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
July 30-Aug. 8, My Fair Lady, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.
July 31, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
AUGUST
Aug. 1, April Cushman, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
Aug. 1, Katie Dobbins, concert, 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.
Aug. 2, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
Aug. 2, The Revolutionists, 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. 3, Nicole Atkins, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
Aug. 3, Timbear Daley, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
Aug. 7, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
Aug. 7, 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. 7-16, The Mousetrap, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.org.
Aug. 8, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
Aug. 8-10, On the Green 2 Arts & Crafts Festival, Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, Aug. 8 & 9: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Aug. 10: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; 120 exhibitors, handmade items galore, Joyce’s Craft Shows, free admission, held under tents, friendly, leashed dogs welcome, Joyce’s Craft Shows, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.
Aug. 8-16, Once on this Island, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.
Aug. 9, Bittersweet, 7 - 9 p.m., free, bring a lawn chair for seating, fireworks after the show, Alton Bay Bandstand, Rt. 11, Alton Parks & Recreation, 603-875-0109, parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov.
Aug. 9, Steve McBrian, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
Aug. 10, Jim Lauderdale, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
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. 13-17, Menopause, the Musical, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.
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. 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, 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. 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, 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, 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 & 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, 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. 21, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
ug. 21-30, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8500, www.barnstormerstheatre.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. 22-31, The Woman in Black, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.
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. 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. 29, Dakota Smart, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
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 & 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, The Soggy Poboys, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
SEPTEMBER
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. 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. 6, Lee Sykes, music, 6 – 10 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
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. 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, Jim Tyrrell, music, 6 – 9 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, 603-250-8029, www.thetaphouse.net.
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. 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. 27, Artisan Fair, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.
Sept. 28, Cormac McCarthy, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.
OCTOBER
Oct. 1-3, Mutiny on the Mount, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.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. 18, 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.
ONGOING
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, Saturdays starting June 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 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.
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
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.
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.
Dam Brewhouse, events, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 603-726-4500, www.dambrewhouse.com.
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.
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, June 8-Oct. 12, Sundays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., 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 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.
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., June 11-Oct. 1, noon - 3 p.m. – every other Wed., 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 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.
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 Square Dance, 7:30 – 10 p.m., David millstone calls traditional squares, fiddle tunes by Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, pianist Sue Hunt, no experience necessary, all dances taught, complimentary Common Man goodies and hot drinks, cash bar, Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth, 603-481-0789. (Takes place Jan. 2, Feb. 6, March 6 & April 3, 2025.)
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.
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.
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 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., May 24-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, 569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.