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

APRIL

Through April 28, April Showers, exhibit with rain theme, Lakes Region Art Assoc., Tanger Outlets, Suite 300, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

April 16-27, Little Fuzzies Farm Tour, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1 p.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, pre-register suggested: 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

April 21, The Motet, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonekynh.com, 536-2551.

April 22, April Showers Meteor Viewing, 4:45 – 6:30 a.m., info.: 603-968-7336, Squam Lakes Assoc., www.squamlakes.org.

April 22, Earth Day Clean Up at Branch Hill Farm, 10 a.m. – noon, held at 307 Applebee Rd., Milton Mills, program by Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, register: www.mmrgnh.org, 603-473-2020.

April 23, Author Visit, Meredith Public Library Writers’ Group, 5:45 – 7:45 p.m., free, presentation by Virginia K. Bennet, author of the Newfound Lake Cozy Mystery Series, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

April 23, Nature Station, 10 a.m. – noon, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org/events.

April 24, Katie Dobbins Music & Hermit Woods Winery present Songwriter Roundup with Dobbins, Jeanette and Marlena Phillips, 7 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

April 25, An Evening with Philip Hamilton, 7:30 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

April 25-28, The Ferryman, Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, 603-279-0333, www.winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

April 26, Once an Outlaw with Two Wolfe, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 1-800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

April 26, Sugar Mountain – Tribute to Neil Young, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonekynh.com, 536-2551.

April 27, British Guitar Blowout – the Music of Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonekynh.com, 536-2551.

April 27, Create a Needle Felted Fairy Door with Patsy Frasier, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., all skill levels welcome, pre-register by April 22, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

April 27 – Double Fun – Teach Your Dog Two New Tricks,, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., free, presentation by Kelly Bourgeois of Doggonit Training, dog trick demo, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

April 27, Growing Mushrooms at Home, 10 a.m. - noon, age 16 & up program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register/info: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

April 27, Intro to Home Cheese Making, 1 – 4 p.m., age 16 & up program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register/info: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

April 27, Led Zeppelin 2, 8 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 1-800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

 April 27, Nature Station, 10 a.m. – noon, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, www.newfoundlake.org/events.

April 27, Upcycled Fashion Show, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Kingswood Arts Center, Wolfeboro, by Governor Wentworth Arts Council and Maker’s Mill, 603-273-5976. www.governorwentworthartscouncil.org.

April 29, Monroe Preserve Clean Up, 9 a.m. – noon, held at 75 Granite Rd., Ossipee, program by Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, register: www.mmrgnh.org, 603-473-2020.

MAY

Through May 31, Tiny Art Show, featuring art by K.A. Brett School students, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thu.-Mon., ArtWorks Gallery/CCAC, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com 

Through June 15, Farm Tour, 1 p.m., Saturday tour, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, pre-registration: 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

May 1, History of Town Pounds in New Hampshire, 1 – 2 p.m., author/historian presents program on town pounds in New Hampshire, pre-registration required, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughpubliclibrary.org.

May 1, Live Animal Exhibit & Hiking Trails Open at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., (last trail admission at 3:30 p.m.), Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org. Through Nov. 1.

May 1-26, Loon Preservation and New England Waterfoul, exhibit, Lakes Region Art Assoc., Tanger Outlets, Suite 300, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

May 2-5, William Shakespeare’s MacBeth, 5 p.m., Rochester Performance & Arts Center, 32 North Main St., Rochester, tickets: 603-948-1099, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

May 3,1964 The Tribute, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

May 3, NH Fiddle Ensemble, 6:30 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

May 3, Thurley Mountain Preserve Clean Up, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., held at Thurley Rd., Ossipee, program by Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, register: www.mmrgnh.org, 603-473-2020.

May 4, A Band of Brothers: An All Star Tribute to The Allman Brothers Band, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

May 4, Creating Watercolors Pencil Mono-Print, instructor Larry Frates, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register/info: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 4, Knightly Cornhole Classic: Toss for Tuition, 9 – 10 p.m., Kingswood Alumni Field, McManus Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-2055, www.kingswoodhighschool.org.

May 4, Mother’s Day Flower Arrangement Workshop, 1 – 3 p.m., instructor Shirley Glines, League of NH Craftsmen Center Sandwich Fine Craft Gallery, 32 Main St., Center Sandwich, pre-register: 603-284-6831, www.centersandwich.nhcrafts.org.

May 4, Native Bee Homes , 10 a.m. - noon., age 16 & up program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register/info: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 4, NH Day, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., trail admission $5 p/p, sponsored by Dead River Co. and NH Electric Co-op, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

May 4, Souled Out Show Band, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

May 4 & 5, It’s A Grand Night for Singing, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Clearlakes Chorale, concert at First Congregational Church, 115 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, clearlakeschoralenh@gmail.com, www.clearlakeschorale.org. (5/4: 7:30 p.m.; 5/5: 2 p.m.)

May 4 & 5, Sweet Rivers concert series, 7:30 p.m., 50th Anniversary Celebration, 5/4: Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia; 5/5: Plymouth State University, Silver Center, Plymouth at 3 p.m., Pema Choral Society, www.pemichoral.org.

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

May 5, Pen Pals, Needle Felted Pen Toppers with Patsy Frasier, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., pre-register by April 30, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

May 5, The Barefoot Movement, 3 – 5 p.m., Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Wolfeboro, by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, 603-569-2151, www.wfriendsofmusic.org.

May 7, True Women of the Early 20th Century, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Castle curator Robin Sherman will talk on the women of the Progressive Era movement, free, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, pre-registration required: www.moultonboroughpubliclibrary.org.

May 8, MJ Petttingill, talk about her new book The Crow’s Path, 6 – 7 p.m., free, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, pre-registration required: www.moultonboroughpubliclibrary.org.

May 8, Spring Polliwogs: Down at the Vernal Pool, 10 – 11:30 a.m., age pre-K with adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, adult with child must pre-register/info: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 9, Pete Kilpatrick, 7:30 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 10, 11 & 12, Tuck Everlasting, by Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 1-800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

May 11, Annual Open House at Sandy Martin Gallery, 4 – 6 p.m., original fine art, custom prints, bronze sculpture, wood carving, wine tasting by Front Four Cellars, live music by Carolyn and Jessica Ramsay, Chuck Farrell and Cliff Wilson, Jr., 17 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-9890, www.sandymartinart.com, sandymartinart@gmail.com.

May 11, Bangles & Rings With Joy Raskin, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., pre-register by May 6, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

May 11, Chocorua Mountain Club Annual Trail Clearing Day & Dinner, 9 a.m., meet at Chocorua Lake Conservancy Public Access area at the Grove at Chocorua Lake Rd. off Rt. 16, followed by drinks and dinner at Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6252, www.chocorualake.org., info@chocorualake.org.

May 11, Community Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Odell Park, vendors and community partners, rock wall, bungie jump, game truck and more, parade at 10 a.m. from Franklin High School to Odell Park, Franklin, 603-934-3900, www.franklinnh.org.

May 11, Eager Beaver Cleanup Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., help clean up the property/farm for the season, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

May 11, Interactive Comedy Stage Hypnosis, 6:30 p.m. doors open; show starts at 8 p.m., 50/50 rafles, Laconia VFW Post 1670, 143 Court St., Laconia, benefits New Hampshire Make-A-Wish Foundtation, info: 508-690-6122, tickets at Northeast Tire, Rt. 3, Belmont.

May 11, MOOSE-ies for Families – Follow a Stream, 10 – 11:30 a.m., held at Leary Forest, 451 Hornetown Rd., Farmington, program by Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, register: www.mmrgnh.org., 603-473-2020.

May 11, 15th Annual Stacey Burns 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m. – noon, details: Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation, Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639, ext. 172.

May 11, The Colorful Farm, use your senses to see the farm in a new light, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

May 11, Women’s Day of Relaxation & Renewal , 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., age 16 & up program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register/info: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 12, Mother’s Day Brunch on M/S Mount Washington, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. departures, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

May 14 & 18, Nature Station Migration, 10 a.m. – noon, free, Grey Rocks Conservation Center, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., 603-744-8689.

May 15, Fabric Landscape Collage with Cheryl Miller, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., pre-register by May 10, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

May 15, Guided Hike: Lower Red Hill River Trail, 3 – 5 p.m., join a group hike to look for birds and other wildlife, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, pre-register/info: 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

May 15, Spring Polliwogs: Birds on the Move, 10 – 11:30 a.m., age pre-K with adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, adult with child must pre-register/info: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 15-25, James and the Giant Peach, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

May 16, Shape to Form Needle Felting Basics, 10 a.m. – noon, Sandwich Home Industries, 34 Main S., Center Sandwich, class pre-registration: 603-284-6831. 

May 16-17, Willow Foraging Basket, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., taught by Dan Brockett, Sanborn Mills Farm, 7097 Sanborn Mills Farm, Loudon, 603-435-7314, www.sanbornmills.org.

May 17, Grand Opening of the Farm Museum Country Store, 3 – 7 p.m., open house, meet the crafters, light refreshments, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-

May 17, Yellow Brick Road: A Tribute to Elton John, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

May 17, The Linda Ronstadt Experience, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

May 17-19, Blacksmithing Basics, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sanborn Mills Farm, 7097 Sanborn Mills Farm, Loudon, 603-435-7314, www.sanbornmills.org.

May 18, 48th Annual Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race, registration: 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., race starts at 1:15 p.m., Allen Albee Beach, Lake Wentworth, Wolfeboro, 4 mile race, 10 classes to accommodate paddlers of all abilities, sponsored by Wolfeboro Lions Club, first 50 racers to register get free t-shirts, info: Roger Murray - 603-569-4697.

May 18, Annual Branch River Paddle 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., held at 307 Applebee Rd., Milton Mills, program by Moose Mountain Regional Greenways, register: www.mmrgnh.org., 603-473-2020.

May 18, Card Weaving, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., weaving cloth without a loom, age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register/info: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 18, CSVW Annual Bird Walk, 7:30 a.m., Chapman Sanctuary, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, led by biologist Christine Costello, Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, 603-284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com. 

May 18, Foraging and Cooking Wild Dandelions, 1 - 3 p.m., for age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register/info: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 18, Kindling Creativity with Kenzie Raulin, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Governor Wentworth Arts Council, 83 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-273-5976.

May 18, Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra presents Sinatra!, 7 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 1-800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

May 18, Literary Walk, 10 a.m., for ages 16 & up, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, events, tours, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

May 18, Old Tyme Farm Day, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., house tour, photos with the horse-drawn stage coach, craft demos and more, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

May 18, Tapestry Weaving Basics with Lisa Almeida, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., pre-register by May 13, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

May 18, Vernal Pool Exploration, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., learn about animals dependent on vernal pool wetlands, for ages 6 & up, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

May 18, WailOn: A Tribute to Real Country Music, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

May 18 & 19, Draft Animal: Farm & Garden, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sanborn Mills Farm, 7097 Sanborn Mills Farm, Loudon, 603-435-7314, www.sanbornmills.org.

May 18 & 19, Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair, 5/18: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; 5/19: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Rd., Rt. 3, Tilton, Joyce’s Craft Shows, www.joycescraftshows.com, 603-387-1510.

May 18 – 19, Willow Rope Coil Bowl, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sanborn Mills Farm, 7097 Sanborn Mills Farm, Loudon, 603-435-7314, www.sanbornmills.org.

May 19, 1920s Historic Dance Workshops, 1:30 – 2:30 pm., $10, pre-registration: Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

May 19, Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra presents Sinatra!, 3 p.m., Inter-Lakes Auditorium, Meredith, 1-800-514-3849, www.lrso.org.

May 19, Mystery Building Workshop, 13 – 4 p.m., $10, pre-registration: Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

May 19, Screen Printing Basics with William Mitchell, noon - 5 p.m., pre-register by May 14, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

May 19, “The Interview” Interactive Theatre, 5 – 6 & 7 - 8 pm., pre-registration: Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

May 22, Garden Programs: Native Plant Walk – Spring Ephemerals, 3 – 5 p.m., tour of the grounds for important native plants, pre-register by May 21 required, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

May 22, Ready to Launch – A Woman’s Boating Course, 5 – 7 p.m., taught in the showroom of Goodhue Boat Company, 244 Sewell Rd., Wolfeboro, NH Boat Museum, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

May 22, Spring Polliwogs: Delicious Dandelion Ice Cream, 10 – 11:30 a.m., age pre-K with adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, adult with child must pre-register/info: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 23, Maddi Ryan concert, 7:30 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

May 25, American Heroes Dinner Cruise on M/S Mount Washington, 7 p.m. 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 603-366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

May 25, Basic Turkey Wing Workshop with Larry Antonuk, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., pre-register by May 20, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

May 25, Buttercream Floral Cupcakes with Chef Allen, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., learn about cake decorating, adult class, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register/info: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 25, Juston McKinney comedy show, 8 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 1-800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

May 25, Majolica Tiles Workshop, with Mary Jeanne Luckey, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., pre-register at ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

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 28, Historic Lighthouses and Keepers of NH and Southern Maine, 6 - 8 p.m., Jeremy D’Entremont, author, speak on the lighthouse topic, free, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, pre-registration required: www.moultonboroughpubliclibrary.org.

May 29, Fun With Fabric Workshop, with Victoria Dworkin, 1 - 4 p.m., pre-register at ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

May 29, Spring Polliwogs: Up in the Garden, Down in the Dirt, 10 - 11:30 a.m., age pre-K with adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, adult with child must pre-register/info: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

May 30, Estate Planning Seminar, 5 - 6:30 p.m., presentation by Attorney Edward Beasley of Donohue, Beasley & Ferber and Greg Gagne of Affinity Investment Group, pre-registration required, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughpubliclibrary.org.

May 30, Piff the Magic Dragon, 8 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 1-800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

May 31, A Tribute to The Drifter, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

May 31, Fern Family Band, 6 – 8 p.m., free, public welcome, bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

May 31, Paula Cole, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

 JUNE

June 5, Annual Breeding Bird Census, 5:30 – 9:30 a.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

June 7, First Friday Reception with Bill Fein, 5 - 7 p.m., Opening for guest artist of the month, ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

June 8, Lyman Boat Show 25th Anniversary, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wolfeboro Town Docks, NH Boat Museum for info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org. 

June 8-16, Laconia Motorcycle Week, bike events around Lakes Region, Weirs Beach, www.laconiamcweek.com.

June 11 & 18, Yarn Coil Baskets, with Martha Koons, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., pre-register at ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

June 12, Silent Film Series “Our Hospitality, 6:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

June 14, Jake Shimabukuro, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

June 14, North River Band, 6 – 7 p.m., free, public welcome, bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

June 15, Children’s Day, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., games, crafts, snacks and more, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

June 15, Market Baskets Workshop, with Mary Jeanne Luckey, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., pre-register at ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

June 16, Open Farm Day, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., horse drawn wagon rides, craft demos, sawmill and grist mill, Sanborn Mills Farm, 7097 Sanborn Mills Farm, Loudon, 603-435-7314, www.sanbornmills.org.

June 18, On Water Instruction, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Goodhue Boat Company class, 31 Lovejoy Sands off Meredith Neck Rd., Meredith, via NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

June 19, Garden Programs: Kirkwood Gardens Guided Tour, 9:30 a.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

June 21, Kerr and Carolyn’s PSU Scene of the Crime Comedy, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

June 22, 2024 Community Arts Festival, in collaboration with Lakes Region Art Assoc., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Rd./Rt. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

June 22, The Table X Remick, 5:15 – 8 p.m., age 18 & up, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, pre-registration required: 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

June 25, Garden Programs: Invasive Plant Species and Management, 11 a.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

June 25, On Water Instruction, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Goodhue Boat Company class, 31 Lovejoy Sands off Meredith Neck Rd., Meredith, via NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

June 28, Duncan Idaho Band, 6 – 8 p.m., free, public welcome, bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

 June 28, Night at the Museum, 6 – 10 p.m., food, live auction, comedian, NH Boat Museum’s Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 29, Beveridge Aquafest Craft Beer Festival, 5 – 8 p.m. from Weirs Beach or 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. from Wolfeboro, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

June 29, Fourth on the Farm, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., music, firing of muskets, Independence celebrations, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

JULY

July 1-Nov. 1, Dinosaurs Alive! Exhibit, 11 a.m., dinosaur display, animatronic creatures, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

July 4, Independence Day Dinner Cruise, 7 – 10 p.m., fireworks cruise, buffet dinner and entertainment, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

July 5, First Friday Reception with Peg Scully, 5 - 7 p.m., paintings and conversation with award winning artist, ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

July 9, Garden Programs: Invasive Plant Species ID and Management, 9:30 a.m., Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

July 9, On Water Instruction, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Goodhue Boat Company class, 31 Lovejoy Sands off Meredith Neck Rd., Meredith, via NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 11, Artist Reception, for artist Cheryl Shanahan, free admission, 5:30 - 7 p.m., NH Boat Museum’s Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org 

July 11, 12, Preview: New England Vintage Boat Auction, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro, NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 12, Boston Rovers, 6 – 8 p.m., free, public welcome, bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

July 12, Havana Night Gala, 5 p.m., fundraiser with music, dancing and fun, cocktails, Cuban themed buffet, live auction, dancing, Salas dance instruction, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

July 13, New England Vintage Boat Auction, noon – 5 p.m., The Nick, 10 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro, NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 13-21, Boat Building, Adult & Family Session, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 16, On Water Instruction, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Goodhue Boat Company class, 31 Lovejoy Sands off Meredith Neck Rd., Meredith, via NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org 

July 16-18, Watercolor en Plein Air Workshop, with JP Goodwin, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., pre-register at ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

July 20, Garden Photography Workshop at Castle in the Clouds, with Matt Cohen, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., pre-register at ArtWorks Gallery, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

July 23, On Water Instruction, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Goodhue Boat Company class, 31 Lovejoy Sands off Meredith Neck Rd., Meredith, via NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

July 26, Audrey Drake Band, 6 – 8 p.m., free, public welcome, bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

July 26, Summer Art Show Opening Reception, 6 - 8 p.m., Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, art, music & refreshments, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Gallery/CCAC, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

July 26-28, Summer Art Show & Sale, 10 - 4 p.m., Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Chocorua, regional show sponsored by ArtWorks Gallery/CCAC, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

July 28, The High Kings, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

July 30, On Water Instruction, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Goodhue Boat Company class, 31 Lovejoy Sands off Meredith Neck Rd., Meredith, via NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

AUGUST

Aug. 2, Texas Hill, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Aug. 6, On Water Instruction, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Goodhue Boat Company class, 31 Lovejoy Sands off Meredith Neck Rd., Meredith, via NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 8, Artist Reception, for artist Lucy Merrow, free admission, 5:30 - 7 p.m., NH Boat Museum’s Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 8, Story Hour at Moultonborough Public Library, 11 a.m. – noon, NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 9, Dakota Smart, 6 – 8 p.m., free, public welcome, bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Aug. 10, Alton Bay Boat Show, 9 a.m. – noon, free, Alton Town Docks, info.: NH Boat Museum, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 12, M/S Mount Washington’s Birthday, dinner, cruise, entertainment and birthday surprises, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

Aug. 13, On Water Instruction, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Goodhue Boat Company class, 31 Lovejoy Sands off Meredith Neck Rd., Meredith, via NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 16-18 & 23-25, Wyrd Sisters, tale of a wicked duke and duchess, and more, The Village Players, 51 Glendon St., Wolfeboro, 603569-9656, www.village-players.com.

Aug. 17, Tom Rush, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Aug. 17, Truck & Tractor Day, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., see a display of trucks, tractors, antique cars and wagons, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Aug. 19, Full Moon Mediums, 6 – 8:30 p.m., dinner and mediums with Karen Tatro and Scott Allen, 211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com.

Aug. 20, On Water Instruction, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Goodhue Boat Company class, 31 Lovejoy Sands off Meredith Neck Rd., Meredith, via NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 21, Silent Film Series The Pagan, 6:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Aug. 22, Annual Meeting to Support the Science Center, 5:30 p.m., held at Kirkwood Gardens, adults-only cocktail party, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, tickets: 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

Aug. 22, Hops and Hulls Lecture Series, 7 - 9 p.m., guest speaker Benson Gray, NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Aug. 23, Hot Skillet Club, 6 – 8 p.m., free, public welcome, bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Aug. 27, On Water Instruction, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Goodhue Boat Company class, 31 Lovejoy Sands off Meredith Neck Rd., Meredith, via NH Boat Museum, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

SEPTEMBER 

Sept. 4, Artist Reception, for artist Anne-Marie Schpeley, free admission, 5:30 - 7 p.m., NH Boat Museum’s Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Sept. 6, Summer Sock Hop, 5:30– 8 p.m., free, public welcome, bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, Rotary Park, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org. 

Sept. 12, Story Hour at Moultonborough Public Library, 11 a.m. – noon, NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Sept. 13, Comedian Bob Marley, 6:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Sept. 13, Hops and Hulls Lecture Series, 7 - 9 p.m., guest speaker Jim Pocock, NH Boat Museum, Moultonborough Campus, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, info.: 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

Sept. 20, Damn the Torpedoes, A Live Tom Petty Concert Experience, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center , 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Sept. 28, The No Apologies Comedy Show: Tom Cotter, Tammy Pescatelli and Jim Florentine, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

ONGOING

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. 

Bad Mom Night, every Thurs., Trenta, 30 Middleton Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-515-1068, www.trentanh.com.

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

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

Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, weekend lunch, reservations required, walking trails, tours, 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, info.: Effingham.lib.nh.us.

Country Village Quilt Guild, meets first and third Wednesday of each month, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., 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.

First Friday Receptions, June-Dec., 5 - 7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Freedom Gallery, artwork/exhibits by area artists, 8 Elm St., Freedom, call ahead for hours: 610-762-2493.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Lakes Region Curling Association, fall and winter leagues, matches at Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, Sundays 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.,  84 S. Main St., 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, classes in arts and crafts and more, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

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. 

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

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

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

Pre-K Story Time, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., Nichols Memorial Library, 35 Plymouth St., Center Harbor, 603-253, 6950.

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.

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.

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

Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, contact for open hours: www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.

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

Ukulele Club, second & fourth Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., 2718 Wakefield Rd., Wakefield Corner, 603-522-3189.

Wolfeboro Table Tennis, meets every Wed. 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.