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

JULY

Through July 25, The Odd Couple, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

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

July 1-18, Antique Quilt and Clothing Display with a twist, Wolfeboro Historical Society, 233 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

July 13, Discovery Walk with a Naturalist, 10 - 11 am, Grey Rocks Conservation Center, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, info.: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

July 13, Loon Cruise, 11 am, 1 & 3 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

July 13, Loon Day, 9:30 am - 5 pm, observe common loons, Lo Cruises on canopied pontoon boats,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservations: www.nhnature.org.

July 13, Monarch Monitoring Mondays, 9 - 10:30 am, on Mondays, held at Pemi Oxbow Preserve, Holderness, program of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center,23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-registration: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

July 13, Music Night, Jonathan Sarty performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 13, Story Time and Craft Hour, 11 am – noon, free, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), held near Shannon Pond, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org. (In partnership with Moultonborough Public Library)

July 13, The Traveling Wilburys Revue, 4 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

July 13, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 14, Felted Rocks Class, make unique and useful paper weights, 10 am – noon, pre-register at ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 14, Lecture Series: Randy Otto as Winston Churchill, 7 – 8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

July 14, Music Night, Mitch Alden performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 14, On the Water Instruction, 9 am - 3 pm, Goodhue Boat Company, program of NH Boat Museum, info/pre-register: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 14-16, Drawing with Colored Pencils Workshop, 10 am - 3 pm, basic and advanced instruction, pre-register at ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 15, AM Gold Yacht Rock , 7:30 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

July 15, Central NH Writers’ Group, 6 – 7 pm, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, 603-524-8813.

July 15, Coffee Hour with John Perrault – American Ballads, 10 – 11 am, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537.

July 15, Granite VNA Hospice Home & Garden Tour, 10 am – 4 pm, tour gardens on Lakes Region properties, 603-244-4093, www.granitevna.org.

July 15, Music Night, Audrey Drake performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 15, Polliwogs: Into the Wild Outdoor Kitchen – Foraged Tea Making, 10 – 11:30 am, for pre-K with adult, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

July 15, Summer Lecture Series – Rooted in Research: Decades of Forest Discovery – The Disappearing Ash Tree: What Happens When a Forest Loses a Species?, by Matt Ayers, 6 – 7  pm,adult program, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

July 16, B. Snair & Randy Hunneyman, 5 – 6 pm, free, Marceau Park, Central St., downtown Franklin, 603-934-1901, www.franklinoperahouse.org.

July 16, Beginner Crochet Workshop, 3 - 5  pm, learn to crochet, beginner workshop, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

July 16, Big Picture Band, outdoor concert, concessions, free, 19 Mile Beach, Rt. 28, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4539, ext. 125.

July 16, Christmas in July Craft Workshop, 4 – 6 pm, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537.

July 16, Kids Nature Exploration, 10:30 – 11:30 am, Grey Rocks Conservation Center, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, info.: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

July 16, Rebecca Turmel, Bristol Summer Concert Series,6:30 pm, Kelley  Park, 41 North Main St., Bristol, free, public welcome,bristolevents@bristolnh.gov.

July 16, Squam Lakes Artisans Red, White and Blue Open House, Squam Lake Artisans, 23 Main St., Center Harbor, 4 - 5:30 pm, www.squamlakesartisan.org., 603-253-9525.

July 16-26, Hello, Dolly!, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.

July 17, Band Concert, Center Harbor Town Band, 7 pm, free, downtown Center Harbor, 603-785-2921.

July 17, Concerts on Canal, Donaher, 5 – 9 pm, Canal St., Laconia, all ages welcome, held rain or shine, 603-527-8124.

July 17, Garden to Table Series, Making Dairy & Non-Dairy Ice Cream, 10 am – noon,ages 6 – 14,Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

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

July 17, Neil Berg’s the 60s Peace, Love & Rock ‘n Roll, 7:30 – 9 pm, Great Waters Summer Concerts/Music Festival at Castle in the Clouds, 483 Ossipee Rd., Moultonborough, 603-569-7710, www.greatwaters.org.

July 18, 64th Annual All Saints Church Summer Fair, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, All Saints Episcopal Church, 258 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-3453, www.wolfesaints.com.

July 18, Creating Watercolor Pencil Mono-Prints, 10 am – 3 pm, age 16 & up,Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org

July 18, FORTUNE Band – Classic Rock , 8 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

July 18, Friends of Effingham Public Library Bake Sale, 9 am, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537.

July 18, Granite Kid Triathlon, 8 – 11 am, Brewster Beach, Clark Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639.

July 18, Homemade Dairy & Non-Dairy Ice Cream, 11 am – 2 pm,age 16 & up,Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

July 18, Lavender Sense Retreat: Soul-full Saturdays - in-person wellness classes and workshops. A ticketed event, call 603-453-4186 or visit lavendersenseretreat.com

July 18, Petting Zoo Weekend,10 am – 4 pm, free, animals from Foxx Run Farms, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration encouraged: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 18, Soggy Po’ Boys, 7 – 9 pm, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org.

July 18, Summer Concert Series, 7 – 9 pm, The Visitors, oldies, classic rock, Alton Bay Bandstand, Alton Bay, 603-875-0109.

July 19, Animal Encounters Series: Animals With Bad Reps, 10 – 11 am, free, Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.www.waterville.com.

July 19, Petting Zoo Weekend, 10 am – 4 pm, free, animals from Foxx Run Farms, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration encouraged: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 20, Discovery Walk with a Naturalist, 10 - 11 am, Grey Rocks Conservation Center, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, info.: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

July 20, Loon Cruise, 3 – 4:30 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

July 20, Monarch Monitoring Mondays, 9 - 10:30 am, on Mondays, held at Pemi Oxbow Preserve, Holderness, program of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-registration: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

July 20, Music Night, Colin Hart performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 20, Story Time and Craft Hour, 11 am – noon, free, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), held near Shannon Pond, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org. (In partnership with Moultonborough Public Library)

July 20, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 20 & 24, Loon Cruise, 3 – 4:30 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

July 21, Lecture Series: The Story of the von Trapp Family presented by Bob Stafford, 7 – 8 pm, Wright Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

July 21, Music Night, Tim Hazelton performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 21, On the Water Instruction, 9 am - 3 pm, Goodhue Boat Company, program of NH Boat Museum, info/pre-register: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 21, Summer Lecture Series – Rooted in Research: Decades of Forest Discovery – Lights, Camera, Acoustics: Studying New Hampshire’s Most Misunderstood Mammals by Jessica Jones, PhD Student, Dartmouth College, Ecology, Evolution, Environment and Society,6 – 7  pm,adult program, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

July 22, Bat Count, 8:15 pm, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center,23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-registration: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

July 22, Coffee Hour with Mark Monroe – Driving Toward Zero, 10 – 11 am, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537.

July 22, First Annual “Movie Classics at the Clark Feature Film” Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, 7 - 9 pm., Clark Museum Barn, Wolfeboro Historical Society, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

July 22, Fuchsia Cascade Watercolor Workshop, 10 am – 2 pm, with artist Stephanie McQuade, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery,pre-registration by July 19 required,279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

July 22, Movie Night: The Invisible Mammal and NH Bat Populations Q&A, 6 – 8 pm, ages 12 & up, free, documentary, free admission, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

July 22, Music Night, Another Story performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 22, Music on the Lawn, Taylor Whiteside, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, on the lawn of Cook Memorial Library, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

July 22, Polliwogs: Wild Makers - Little Movers Nature Obstacle Adventure, 10 – 11:30 am, for pre-K with adult, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

July 22, The Mammoth Road: NH Folk Tales, talk by Erin Moulton, 7 pm, Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, 503 Endicott St. North, Laconia, 603-366-5950, www.lwhs.us.

July 22-Aug. 8, Antique & Vintage Toy Display at the Barn, Clark Museum Barn, Wolfeboro Historical Society, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

July 23, Douglas Thompson concert, 5 – 6 pm, free, Marceau Park, Central St., downtown Franklin, 603-934-1901, www.franklinoperahouse.org.

July 23, Guided Hike, 10 am – noon, Brook Walk via Old Auto Road, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 23, Health & Wellness: Herbs at Medicine, 4 – 6 pm, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537.

July 23, Kids Nature Exploration, 10:30 – 11:30 am, Grey Rocks Conservation Center, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, info.: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

July 23, Ricky & the Giants, outdoor concert, concessions, free, 19 Mile Beach, Rt. 28, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4539, ext. 125.

July 23, Summer Lecture Series – Rooted in Research: The Consequences of New Hampshire’s Changing by Caitlin Hicks Pries, Associate Professor, Dept of Biological Sciences, Dartmouth College, 6 – 7  pm,adult program, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

July 23, The Wire Jays, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

July 23, Voices Against Violence – Dancing with the Stars, Bristol Summer Concert Series, 6:30 pm, Kelley  Park, 41 North Main St., Bristol, free, public welcome,bristolevents@bristolnh.gov.

July 24, Band Concert, Center Harbor Town Band, 7 pm, free, downtown Center Harbor, 603-785-2921.

July 24, Chanticleer – Our American Journey, 7:30 – 9 pm, Wolfeboro Friends of Music & Great Waters, First Congregational Church, 115 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-7710, www.greatwaters.org.

July 24, Classic Stones Live, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

July 24, Garden to Table Series, Making Herbed Butter & Homemade Tortillas, 10 am – noon,ages 6 – 14,Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

July 24, Live Animal Presentation, Critter Communities, 10:30 am, with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Naturalist, at Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, free with Gorge ticket, 1712 Lost River Rd., Woodstock, 603-745-8031, www.lostrivergorge.com.

July 24, Loon Cruise, 3 – 4:30 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

July 24, Lucknow Sound Bath, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 24, Moondance – the Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Concert, 7:30 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

July 24, Movies on the Hill, Top Gun Maverick, 8:15 pm, Wolfeboro Parks & Recreation, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, Abenaki Hill in front of lodge, 603-569-5639.

July  24, Summer Art Show Opening Reception, 6 - 8 pm, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua. Refreshments, music and art, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 25, 5th Annual Farm Day & Flax-Daughter’s of Liberty Spinning Bee, 10 am – 3 pm, Celebrating our 250th, Farm Museum at Tom Howe Conservation Area, 245 Meetinghouse Road, Gilmanton, by Gilmanton Historical Society, gilmantonhistoricalsociety.org.

July 25, 27th Annual Chocolate Fest, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, chocolate treats, music, Town Square, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.www.waterville.com.

July 25, 74th Annual Hebron Fair, agritainment with farm animals, arts & crafts, white elephant goods, clothing, books and more, www.hebronchurchfair.org, info@hebronchurchfair.org, or 603-794-8894.

July 25, Art on the Lawn, 10 am - noon, make art with Lucy Gatchell on the lawn of Cook Memorial Library, program for all ages, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org. 

July 25, Back to the 80s, 8 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

July 25, CJ Solar & The Old Souls, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

July 25, Felted Tapestry: Carolina Wren, 9 am - 2 pm, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

July 25, Kalled Gallery Music Night, Anthony St. Peter, 5 – 8 pm, live music, art, refreshments, 33 North Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-3994.

July 25, Michael Vincent Band, 7 – 9 pm, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, www.wolfeborobandstand.org.

July 25, Movers and Shakers Trail Club, 9:30 am, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.

July 25, Muffin  Basket Workshop, noon - 4  pm, learn to make a muffin basket, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.o

June 25, Run the Mountain  Series – Bluebird Run, Gunstock, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

July 25, Summer Concert Series, 7 – 9 pm, Got It Covered Band, cover songs, Alton Bay Bandstand, Alton Bay, 603-875-0109.

July 25, Summer Garden Refreshments, 1 – 3 pm,age 16 & up,Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

July 25-26, Summer Art Show & Sale, 10 am - 4 pm, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

July 26, Animal Encounters Series: Home Sweet Habitat, 10 – 11 am, free, Lower Level of Town Square, Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149.www.waterville.com.

July 27, Discovery Walk with a Naturalist, 10 - 11 am, Grey Rocks Conservation Center, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, info.: 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

July 27, Loon Cruise, 3 – 4:30 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

July 27, Monarch Monitoring Mondays, 9 - 10:30 am, on Mondays, held at Pemi Oxbow Preserve, Holderness, program of Squam Lakes Natural Science Center,23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, pre-registration: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

July 27, Music Night, Jeff Lines performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org

July 27, Story Time and Craft Hour, 11 am – noon, free, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), held near Shannon Pond, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org. (In partnership with Moultonborough Public Library)

July 27, Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow, 6 – 7 pm, Castle in the Clouds (Lucknow), pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 27 & 31, Loon Cruise, 3 – 4:30 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

July 28, Beading with Rubber Tubing Class, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Create colorful jewelry, pre-register for details at ArtWorks CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

June 28, Lecture Series: Alex Kershaw – Escape the Deep, 7 – 8 pm, right Museum of WWII, 77 Center St., Wolfeboro, admission/reservations: 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

July 28, Music Night, Cindy Duchin & Steve Hayden performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 29, Book Club: Revenge of the Tipping Point, 10 – 11 am, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537.

July 29, New Horizons Band concert, 6:30 pm,Taylor Community Pavilion,  Union Ave., Laconia, www.newhorizons-lakesregion.org.

July 29, Music Night, Charles A Music performing, 5:30 pm, Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, reservations encouraged: 603-476-5410, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 31, Blue Collar Men – The Music of Styx, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

July 29, Music on the Lawn, Starlight Honeys, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, on the lawn of Cook Memorial Library, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org. 

July 30, Archways: Recovery is Possible, Community Makes it Last, 6 pm, Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

July 30, Eaglemania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band, 8 pm, The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

July 30, Freese Brothers Big Band, Bristol Summer Concert Series,6:30 pm, Kelley  Park, 41 North Main St., Bristol, free, public welcome,bristolevents@bristolnh.gov.

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

July 30,  North River Music, outdoor concert, concessions, free, 19 Mile Beach, Rt. 28, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4539, ext. 125.

July 30, The Sweetbloods, 5 – 6 pm, free, Marceau Park, Central St., downtown Franklin, 603-934-1901, www.franklinoperahouse.org.

July 30-Aug. 9, Cabaret, Interlakes Theatre, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, 603-707-6035, www.interlakestheatre.com.

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

July 31, Artist Reception & Awards Evening, 6 – 8 pm, free, meet the artists, light refreshments, award winners announced, Lakes Region Art Association, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

July 31, Band Concert, Center Harbor Town Band, 7 pm, free, downtown Center Harbor, 603-785-2921.

July 31, Blue Collar Men – The Music of Styx, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

July 31, Concerts on Canal, Michael Vincent Band, 5 – 9 pm, Canal St., Laconia, all ages welcome, held rain or shine, 603-527-8124.

July 31, Garden to Table Series, Making Homemade Pasta, 10 am – noon,ages 6 – 14,Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

July 31, Loon Cruise, 3 – 4:30 pm, observe common loons, on canopied pontoon boats,Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113 Holderness, 603-968-7194, advance reservation required: www.nhnature.org.

July 31, Super Groups of the 70s, 7:30 pm, Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.

July 31-Aug. 8, Wait Until Dark, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.com.

AUGUST

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEPTEMBER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OCTOBER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ONGOING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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