SEPTEMBER

Through Sept. 30, 2nd Annual Nature Inspires Art Exhibit, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

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

Through Dec. 16, Made to Crave Satisfying Desire with God, Not Food, Tuesdays for 12 weeks, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Bradley Room at Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 781-640-5623.

Sept. 28-Nov. 24, Adult Learn to Play Hockey, for age 18 & up, Pop Whalen Ice and Arts Center, 90 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 603-569-5639.

Sept. 30, All Paths Home – Chi-Lin the Lakes Gallery, free, exhibit on the concept of home, 135 Eastman Rd., Laconia, 603-556-9384, www.thelakesgallery.com.

Sept. 30, Fall Film Series: Beetlejuice, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info.: 603-335-1992.

OCTOBER

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

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

Through Nov. 24, Adult Learn to Play Hockey, for age 18 & up, Pop Whalen Ice and Arts Center, 90 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, pre-register: 603-569-5639.

Oct. 1, Polliwogs – Field to Feast, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 1-31, Community Pumpkin Art Exhibit, Riverside Gallery, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

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

Oct. 1, Learn to Knit, 3 – 5 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Oct. 1, Polliwogs – Field to Feast, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 1, Movie: Hocus Pocus, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

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

Oct. 1-31, Community Pumpkin Art Exhibit, Riverside Gallery, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Oct. 2, Cyril Neville, The Uptown Ruler, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 2, Vira Slywotzky and Pianist David Slywotzky at the Loft at Hermit Woods, 7 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, ticket reservations a must: 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Oct. 2-26, Birches & Boats, exhibit at Tanger Outlet, Suite 300, Tilton, info./hours: 603-998-0029.

Oct. 3, Corn to Crumb: Abenaki Flint Corn Adventure, 10 a.m. – noon, for ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 3, iLuminate, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Oct. 3, Pink Talking Fish, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

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

Oct. 4, Autumn Watercolor Class with Anne Xavier, 10 a.m. – noon, pre-registration required, Nichols Memorial Library, 35 Plymouth St., Center Harbor,603-253-6950, www.centerharborlibrary.org.

Oct. 4, Autumn Wreath Making, 12:30 – 3 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 4, Bicycle Maintenance: Brakes, 10 – 11 a.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Oct. 4, Castle Car Show, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., antique cars & motorcycles, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, vehicle pre-registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Oct. 4, Craft Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Union Congregational Church, 71 & 80 Main St., Union, 603-473-2727.

Oct. 4, Donor & Member Appreciation Day, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., celebration with art projects, donuts and cider, animal encounters and more, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.

Oct. 4, Foreign Journey: Ultimate Tribute, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info.: 603-335-1992.

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

Oct. 4, Getting Ready for the Holidays Craft Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., in and outdoors at Union Congregational Church, 71 & 80 Main St., Union, 603-978-3744 or 603-522-6713.

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

Oct. 4, Ladies of the Lake Annual Crafts Fair & Festival, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., free admission, benefits Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction, Laconia High School, 345 Union Ave., Laconia, ladiesofthelakenh@gmail.com.

Oct. 4, Ring With Bezel Set Stone with Joy Raskin, 10:30 am. – 4:30 p.m., pre-registration required by Oct. 1, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920, http://meredith.nhcrafts.org/classes/.

Oct. 4, Squam in Fiber, 2 – 4 p.m., fiber felting class, Squam Lake Association, 534 U.S. Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Oct. 4, Tusk, 8 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Oct. 4, Women’s Workshop: Hand Carved Signs, noon – 4 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

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

Oct. 4-5, Black Bears, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., for all ages, learn about bears, cost included in trail admission, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.

Oct. 5, Carter Mountain Band, 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 18 Wesley Way, Gilford, donation requested, 603-524-3289.

Oct. 5, Eaglemania – Eagles Tribute Band, 7 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.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. 6, Crafts With Linda: Holiday Wreath, 10 p.m. - noon, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Oct. 6, Expert Exchanges; Honey Tasting, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Oct. 6-30, Graveyard History Walking Tour, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required/info/hours: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Oct. 7, Anti-Profanity Leagues of the 19th Century, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

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

Oct. 7, Market Basket Workshop, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., beginners class in weaving, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, pre-register for details.: 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Oct. 7, Open House, learn about the New Horizons Band, 7 – 8 p.m., sign up to join the band, event held at Music Clinic, 197 Daniel Webster Highway, Belmont, https://newhorizons-lakesregion.org.

Oct. 7, Watercolor on Canvas: Home, 2 – 4 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Oct. 8, Intro. to Fabric Painting, 1 – 3 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Oct. 8, Let’s Talk About Grief: An Open Conversation, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Oct. 8, Movie: Monsters Inc., 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 8, Polliwogs – Forest Lantern Parade, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 9, Castle Sunset Tours, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., self-guided mansion tour, light apps, drinks, Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration by the Tues. before the event is required: www.castleintheclouds.org. (Also on Oct.

Oct. 9, Halloween Costume Swap, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., bring your child’s outgrown Halloween costumes to swap, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Oct. 9, Los Sugar Kings, 7 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, ticket reservations a must: 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Oct. 9, Moroccan Tagine Hand-On Cooking Class, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., instructor: Colleen Farnham, held at Gilmanton Community Church, 497 Province Rd., Gilmanton, info.: chefcolleen@live.com, 509-540-2601.

Oct. 9, Steely Dead: A Sonic Fusion of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan, 7:30 p.m. Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 9, Turkey Supper, 5:30 – 7 p.m., adults: $15; children: $5, benefits Church Fellowship Missions, Hotchkiss Commons, 71 Main St., Union, info.: 603-473-2727.

Oct. 10, Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen, 7:30 p.m. Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Oct. 10, Berry Good Medicine: Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup, 10 a.m. - noon, ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 10, Music Program with Puppets, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m., age 4 and up, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Oct. 10-12, The Diary of Anne Frank, by Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Oct. 10-Nov. 1, Young Frankenstein, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Oct. 11, Birches & Boats, exhibit artist reception, 2 – 4 p.m., Tanger Outlet, Suite 300, Tilton, info./hours: 603-998-0029.

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

Oct. 11, Fungi Fun with Patsy Frasier, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920. Pre-registration by Oct. 8 required.

Oct. 11, Garden Winterization, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Oct. 11, Paint Your Pet, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Oct. 11, Paper Quilling Fall Foliage, 1 - 3 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 11, Rebecca Turmel concert with special guest Brendan Gill, 7 p.m., Franklin Public Library, program of Franklin Opera House, www.franklinoperahouse.org.

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

Oct. 12, Weave Your Own Harvest Basket, 1 - 4 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

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

Oct. 14: Breaking the Ice: The First Winter Scientific Expedition on Mt. Washington, 6 - 7 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Oct. 14, Fall Film Series: Hocus Pocus, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets/info.: 603-335-1992.

Oct. 14, Knit a Headband Workshop, 1 - 5 p.m., knit a cabled headband, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, pre-register for details.: 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Oct. 14 & 18, Nature Station – Amazing Leaves!, 10 a.m. – noon, free, open to all, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, program of Newfound Lake Region Association, www.newfoundlake.org, 603-744-8689.

Oct. 15, Newfound Science Pub – Mosses Living Fossils of the Plant World, 5 – 7 p.m., held at Newfound Lake Inn, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, by Lake Region Assoc., pre-register: www.newfoundlake.org, 603-744-8689.

Oct. 15, Polliwogs – Barn Dance (2nd Annual), 10 – 11:30 a.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 15, Mystery Makers with Sisters in Crime, 4 – 6 p.m., Laconia Rotary Hall, fast-paced, fun improv game, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775.

Oct. 16, Fused Glass Fancy Fall Landscape Class, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920. Pre-registration by Oct. 13 required.

Oct. 16, Newfound Conservation Hike: Cardigan Mt. via West Ridge, 8:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Lake Region Assoc., pre-register: www.newfoundlake.org, 603-744-8689.

Oct. 16, Wangari Fahari, 7 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, ticket reservations a must: 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Oct. 17, Pumpkin Walk, 6 – 7:30 p.m., free, family friendly event, Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration encouraged: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Oct. 17, Wilderness Builders: Debris Hut Adventures, 10 a.m. – noon, ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 17-18, Haunted River Walk Invasive Species, at Mill City Park, program of Franklin Opera House, www.franklinoperahouse.org.

Oct. 18, 11th Annual James W. Foley Freedom Run, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., 150 Wakefield St., Rochester, www.foleyrun.org.

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

Oct. 18, Art Exhibit Meet and Greet with David Gibson, husband of Susan Trayes, 10:30 a.m. – noon, retrospective of photography of Trayes, Boston, Beauty and Baseball, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 603-522-7123, email: gafney@gafneylibrary.org. (Exhibit on view for month of Oct.)

Oct. 18, Beginner Stained Glass with Sue Ries, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920. Pre-registration by Oct. 15 required.

Oct. 18, Fall Pastries, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Oct. 18, Halloween Family Movie Marathon , 9:15 - 12:30 p.m., family-friendly event, popcorn served, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

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

Oct. 18, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road, 7 p.m., by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, held at Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Wolfeboro, tickets: www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org, 603-569-2151.

Oct. 18, Masters of Illusion, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Oct. 18, Nature Station: Amazing Leaves, 10 a.m. – noon, held at Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, for all ages, ,free, no registration required, program of Newfound Lake Region Assoc., www.newfoundlake.org, 603-744-8689.

Oct. 18, Saturday Morning Cartoons: Bugs Bunny, Bullwinkle and Big Business in the 1960s, 1-2:30 p.m., free, pre-registration required by Oct. 16, Nichols Memorial Library, 35 Plymouth St., Center Harbor, 603-253-6950, www.centerharborlibrary.org.

Oct. 18, Waterfall Photography Workshop, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., held at Castle in the Clouds, presented by ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, pre-register for details.: 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com

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

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

Oct. 19, Demonstration of wood carving by Brian Stockman, First Congregational Church, Wolfeboro, 11 Main St., Wolfeboro, info.: 603-569-4994.

Oct. 19, Screen Printing Basics Class with William Mitchell, noon - 5 p.m., League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920. Pre-registration by Oct. 16 required.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOVEMBER

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

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

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

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

Nov. 7, An Evening with Gingerbread Amy, 6 – 8 p.m., cookies, crafts, wine and cheese, Dark Lake Lodge, Wolfeboro, tickets: www.ticketleap.com.

Nov. 8, Clay Birdhouse Workshop, 9 a.m. – noon, intergenerational class, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, pre-register for details.: 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Nov. 8, Phaseton Piano Trio, 4 – 6 p.m., First Congregational Church, 115 South Main St., Wolfeboro, Wolfeboro Friends of Music, tickets: 603-569-2151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.

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

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

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

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

Nov. 14, An Evening with Gingerbread Amy, 6 – 8 p.m., cookies, crafts, wine and cheese, Dark Lake Lodge, Wolfeboro, tickets: www.ticketleap.com.

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

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

Nov. 21, An Evening with Gingerbread Amy, 6 – 8 p.m., cookies, crafts, wine and cheese, Dark Lake Lodge, Wolfeboro, tickets: www.ticketleap.com.

Nov. 21-23, Freedom Rings in the Holidays, Shopping Tour of Freedom, holiday shopping, Freedom Village Store, 11 Elm St., Freedom, 603-539-3077.

Nov. 29, Christmas in Wolfeboro Parade, 3 – 4 p.m., Main St., Wolfeboro, Brewster Memorial Field to Mill St., 603-569-2200. Other events on 11/29: noon – 4 p.m.: Fill a Truck with Toys at Chamber of Commerce, 32 Central St., Wolfeboro, 2:30 p.m.: Student Carolers at Main St. and Railroad Ave., 4 – 5 p.m.: Visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa’s Hut.

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

DECEMBER

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

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

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

          ONGOING

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

ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, gallery, workshops & events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com

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

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

Breakfast Buffet, 7 - 11 a.m., Wolfeboro Masonic Lodge, 35 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, omelets made-to-order, Eggs Benedict, biscuit and gravy, juice, and coffee. Served the second Sunday of every month, 603-569-4637.

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

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

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

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

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

Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, mountain views, benches for seating, free, www.chocorualake.org.

Coffee Hour, 10 – 11 a.m., coffee, tea and snacks, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, Effingham.lib.nh.us.

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

Country Village Quilt Guild, meets twice monthly, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rte. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@gmail.com.\

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

Exhibit: Lucknow’s Laborers: The People Who Built and Cared for Tom Plant’s Estate, Castle in the Clouds Carriage House (gallery), Rt. 171, 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough, www.castleintheclouds.org.

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

Fiber Arts Monthly Mingle, first Tues. of every month, 6 – 8 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

First Friday Receptions, June through Dec., 5-7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

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

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

Gilmanton Farmers Market, through 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 tour.

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

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

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

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net.

Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, displays of historic Lakes Region artifacts and information, souvenir postcards, plates, paperweights, memorabilia, summer camp historical information and more, open Wed. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., through Columbus Day weekend, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Making Strides, 8 – 9 a.m., drop-in walking for groups or individuals, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, takes place various times: www.ossipee.recdesk.com.

Meredith 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 – 3 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., Back Bay Skippers at Bridge Falls Path, Wolfeboro, watch radio-controlled model yachts, NH Boat Museum, schedule: www.nhbm.org 

Molly the Trolley, take tours/rides of Wolfeboro area aboard the fun trolley, info/schedules: 603-569-1080, 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, 603-366-BOAT, www.cruisenh.com.

 New England Racing Museum, 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, seasonal (summer & fall) old-time farm events, gift shop, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, contact for open hours/dates: 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Outdoor Nature-Based Storytime for Young Children, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Cook

 Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

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

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

Quilting Group, 1 - 4 p.m., meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390.

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

Roller Skating Night, 5 p.m., Mondays, bring your own skates, age 18 and up, Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main St., Ossipee, info/updates: 603-539-1307, www.ossipee.org.

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

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

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

Second Saturday Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, admission charged, info.: Amy Berrier at 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.

Small Business Advising, first Wed. of every month, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.,  until Dec. 17, sign up at www.NHSBDC.org., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pr-register: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org. 

Song and Jam Circle, 6:30 – 8 p.m., community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth.org.

Squam Lake Cruises, family/educational cruises to look for loons, & wildlife, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, www.nhnature.org, call for hours/dates of operation: 603-968-7194.

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

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, exhibits, nature trails, events, cruises, 23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, 603-968-7194, www.nhnature.org.

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

Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, 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.

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

Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Tuesdays, donation requested, Old White Church, Rte. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 603-569-3861.

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

Wolfeboro Table Tennis, meets Wednesdays, 4 – 6 p.m., in basement of All Saints Church, Wolfeboro, all skill levels welcome, $5 admission charge each week, info: 603-520-5651.

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