
Your Guide to What’s Happening in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region
FEBRUARY
Every Thursday, Art & Coffee Club, 9 - 11 a.m., free, coffee and art, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
Through March 30, One Step, Two Step: Shoes!, Celebration in the Art of Footwear, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon.-Sat., Sunday. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Canterbury Country Store, 3 Center Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9933, www.cantrburycountrystore.com.
Feb. 21, Anthony Rodia Laugh Till It Hurts, comedy, 8 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, tickets: 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
Feb. 21, Indoor Petting Zoo at Bub Avery Gym, 3:45 – 5 p.m., children’s event, petting zoo with Foxx Run Farms, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390
Feb. 21-March 2, Wolfeboro Winter Carnival, 10 a.m., fun wintertime events around Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200 for updates.
Feb. 22: Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago, comedy, 8 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, tickets: 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com. (For ages 16 & up)
Feb. 22, Family Craft: Fizzy Paint, 10 – 11:30 a.m., for families with children, Selig Storytime Room, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, sign-up required: 603-524-4775.
Feb. 22, Little Lies – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
Feb. 22, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, 3 – 6 p.m., with Joan Cicatelli, Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
Feb. 22, Winter Fest, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Feb. 24, February Vacation Wildlife Encounters, 1 – 2 p.m., best for age 6-11, Leavitt Park Clubhouse, 334 Elm St., Laconia, sign-up required: 603-524-4775.
Feb. 25, The State of the Lake, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Minot Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant St., Bristol, program of Newfound Lake Region Association, free, open to all, 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.
Feb. 25, Wooden Spoon Carving Class, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., teen and adult class, Laconia Rotary Hall, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, sign-up required: 603-524-4775.
MARCH
Every Thursday, Art & Coffee Club, 9 - 11 a.m., free, coffee and art, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 4 – 7 p.m., 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
Through March 30, One Step, Two Step: Shoes!, Celebration in the Art of Footwear, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon.-Sat., Sunday. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Canterbury Country Store, 3 Center Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9933, www.cantrburycountrystore.com.
March 1, Kashmir – The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live! Celebrating the 50th anniversary of physical graffiti in its entirety with some greatest hits, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 1, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, 3 – 6 p.m., with Henry LaLiberte, Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
March 3-5, NH Special Olympic Winter Games, 9 a.m., Waterville Valley Resort, 1 Ski Area Rd., Waterville Valley, 1-800-GO.VALLEY, www.waterville.com.
March 4, Gathering of the Greats Networking, 4 – 6 p.m., free, Tilly's Market Cafe 96 Daniel Webster Highway, Belmont, bring a friend and make great connections, chelsea@levelupnh.com, 603-714-8512.
March 5, Family Movie Night: Little Giants, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 6, Introduction to Animal Tracks & Signs, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Hebron Town Forest, 184 Groton Rd., Hebron, program by Newfound Lake Region Assoc., free, pre-register: www.newfoundlake.org.
March 6, Mount Washington Observatory presents: Home of the World’s Worst Weather, 4 – 5 p.m., Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390
March 6, Movie Night: The Replacements, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 6, World Culture – Universal Yums!, 3:30 – 5 p.m., teen program, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.
March 7, Double Vision Foreigner Experience, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.
March 7, Frank Santos Jr., 7:30 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.
March 7, Friday Family Fun Night, 5 – 7, p.m., games, music, apres ski and more, Waterville Valley Resort Base Lodge, 1 Ski Area Rd., Waterville Valley, 1-800-GO.VALLEY, www.waterville.com.
March 7, Intro to MIG Welding, 4 – 7 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 7, Intro to Sociocracy: aka Dynamic Governance, 12:30 – 2 p.m., five-session series on collaborative governance for nonprofits, businesses, and teams, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 7, The Irish Tenors, 7:30 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
March 7, Zach Nugent & Friends: Play Originals and More, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 7-8, Winni Dip – NH Special Olympics, fundraiser, info.: 603-524-5531.
March 8, Apres Ski with Live Music, 9 a.m., Jonny Friday Duo, Freestyle Lounge, Waterville Valley Resort, 1 Ski Area Rd., Waterville Valley, 1-800-GO.VALLEY, www.waterville.com.
March 8, Being Petty: The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Experience, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.
March 8, Chill on the Hill, 3 – 8 p.m., Inn on Main, 200 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, www.chillonthehillnh.com.
March 8, Finishing & Embellishing Skills for Upcycled Fashion, 10 a.m. – noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 8, Glow Skate!, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Merrill Fay Ice Arena, 468 Province Rd., Laconia, jlile-sexton@pphnh.org.
March 8, Homesteading: Sourdough Starter Basics, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 8, Jewelry: Wire-Wrapped Cabochon Pendant, 1 – 4 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 8, Moose With a Uke, 11 a.m. – noon, children’s program, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390
March 8, New England Irish Harp Orchestra Concert, 1 – 2 p.m., free, Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775, https://www.laconianh.gov/1000/Library.
March 8, Paint Your Pet, 2 – 5 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 8, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, 3 – 6 p.m., with Arlene WOW!, Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
March 8, Snowshoe Yoga, 10 a.m. – noon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.
March 8, 15 & 22, Tap Into Maple, 10, 11, noon, 1 & 2 p.m., learn about maple syrup production, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.
March 9, Pure Prairie League, 5 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.
March 9 & 16, Discover the Essentials of Drawing, 10 a.m. – noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 10, Fiber Arts Monthly Mingle, 1 - 3 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 10, Intro to Machining on the Bridgeport, 2 – 6 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 11, Digging into Native History in NH, 6 – 7 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.
March 11, Science Pub – Moose: Seasonal Habitat Shifts & Threats, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Squam Lakes Assoc. program held at Walter’s Basin, 859 U.S. Rt. 3, Holderness, reservations: www.squamlakes.org., 603-968-7336.
March 12, Family Movie Night: Space Jam, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 12-16, Francis Piche Invitational Race, Gunstock Mountain, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
March 13, Movie Night: Arthur the King, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 13, The Blue Ribbons, 7 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery, 72 Main St., Meredith, tickets: 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.
March 14, Friday Family Fun Night, 5 – 7, p.m., games, music, apres ski and more, Waterville Valley Resort Base Lodge, 1 Ski Area Rd., Waterville Valley, 1-800-GO.VALLEY, www.waterville.com.
March 14, Full Moon Snowshoe Hike, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info.: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.
March 14, GMP Cocktails, Dinner, Comedy Roaster Fundraiser, 6 – 9 p.m., Church Landing, 81 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, info.: gmp@greatermeredith.org., 603-702-3976, call or text.
March 14-15, Murder at the Pie Auction, Dessert Theatre Mystery Show, 6:30 – 10 p.m., Franklin Lodge of Elks #1280, 125 S. Main St., Franklin, 603-934-1901, www.FOHNH.com.
March 15, Apres Ski with Live Music, 4 – 7 p.m., D Comp Trio, Freestyle Lounge, Waterville Valley Resort, 1 Ski Area Rd., Waterville Valley, 1-800-GO.VALLEY, www.waterville.com.
March 15, Beginner Rug Hooking: Tulip, noon - 5 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 15, Bezil Set Pendant or Earrings , 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 15, Homesteading: DIY Rodent Control, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 15, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, 3 – 6 p.m., with Jackie Lee, Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.
March 16, Alcohol Inks: the easy-going cousin of watercolor! , 1 – 2:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 17, Dervish, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 18, Intro to 3D Printing, 4 - 8 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 18 & 22, Nature Station, 10 a.m. - noon, free, open to all, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, program by Newfound Lake Region Assoc., free, pre-register: www.newfoundlake.org.
March 19, Family Movie Night: Angels in the Outfield, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 20, Silent Film Series: The Iron Mask, 7 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 20, What Birds Can I Expect Here?, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info.: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.
March 21, Shot of Poison, 7:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.
March 21, Sugar Mountain - Tribute to Neil Young, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 22, Apres Ski with Live Music, 4 – 7 p.m., Jamie Hughes Duo, Freestyle Lounge, Waterville Valley Resort, 1 Ski Area Rd., Waterville Valley, 1-800-GO.VALLEY, www.waterville.com.
March 22, Reverie Road, traditional Irish music, 7 p.m., Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, pre-register: 603-569-2151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.
March 22, Upcycled Fashion Show: Final Preparation for Entrants, 9 a.m. – noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 22, Vienna to Berlin: A Germanic Journey, 7 p.m., guest artist Sally Wituszynsk, viola, Inter-Lakes Auditorium, Meredith, Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra, tickets: www.lrso.org.
March 22, Winter Hike to Settlement Loop, 9 – 11 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
March 23, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 26, Family Movie Night: Sonic, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 27, Comedian Bob Marley, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 29, Apres Ski with Live Music, 4 – 7 p.m., Mica’s Groove Train, Freestyle Lounge, Waterville Valley Resort, 1 Ski Area Rd., Waterville Valley, 1-800-GO.VALLEY, www.waterville.com.
March 29, Homestead Health: Macronutrients & Food Labels, 9:30 a.m. – noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
March 29, Recycled Percussion, 3 & 7 pm shows, Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
March 29, The Beautiful Losers – A Tribute to Bob Seeger & the Silver Bullet Band, 7:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.
March 29, Winter Hike to Oak Ridge via the Cut Off Trail, 9 – 11 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
March 30, So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert Neary, 7 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
March 29, Upcycled Fashion Show, 2:30 – 4 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
APRIL
April 1, Fiber Arts Monthly Mingle: Evening, 6 – 8 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
April 3, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth, howe.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789.
April 5, Beginning Your Jewelry Making Journey, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
April 5, Line Dance Night, 7 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.
April 5, Mini Textile House Workshop with Cheryl Miller, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., sign up by March 31, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.
April 5, Spring Yoga, 1 – 4 p.m., Lake House at Ferry Point, 100 Lower Bay Rd., Sanbornton, info.: (978) 884-6334.
April 5, The Breakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty, 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
April 8, Science Pub – Studying Whale Migration Along North America’s East Coast, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Squam Lakes Assoc. program held at Walter’s Basin, 859 U.S. Rt. 3, Holderness, reservations: www.squamlakes.org., 603-968-7336.
April 9, Family Movie Night: The Wild Robot, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
April 10, Movie Night: Twisters, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
April 11, Gary Gulman: Misfit Stand Up Tour, 7:30 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
April 12, Electronic Waste Collection Day, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Gilford Cinema 8 parking lot, Gilford, by Laconia-Gilford Lions Club, 9 Old Lake Shore Rd., Gilford, info.: brownam@metrocast.net.
April 12, Sew your own Toasty Toes Cotton Fleece Socks, 10 a.m. – noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
April 12, The British Invasion Years, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
April 12, The Eagles Experience, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com.
April 13, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
April 13, Felted Easter Eggs with Hannah Gage, 1 – 3 p.m., sign up by April 8, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.
April 14, Fiber Arts Monthly Mingle: Afternoon, 1 - 3 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
April 16, Family Movie Night: Wall-E, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
April 17, Movie Night: Interstellar, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
April 18, 1964 The Tribute, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
April 19, Silver Ring with a Bezel Set Stone with Joy Raskin, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
April 23, Family Movie Night: Ferngully: The Last Rainforest, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
April 24, Movie Night: Waterworld, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
April 25, Felted Landscape Collage Workshop with Cheryl Miller, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., sign up by April 21, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.
April 25, Queen Elizabeth II – “Her Majesty,” 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
April 26, Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love, 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.
April 26, Intro to Leatherwork: Saddle Stitching Basics, 10 a.m. - noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
April 26, The Mammals, Indie-Roots trailblazer Americana music, 7 p.m., Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, pre-register: 603-569-2151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.
April 26, Winter Hike, Mount Roberts First Viewpoint, 9 – 11 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
MAY
May 3, Felted Landscape Collage Workshop with Cheryl Miller, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., sign up by April 21, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.
ONGOING
Art & Coffee Club, Thursdays, 9 – 11 a.m., Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, workshops and events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
Breakfast Buffet, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wolfeboro Masonic Lodge, 35 Trotting Track Rd, Wolfeboro. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, omelets made-to-order, Eggs Benedict, biscuit and gravy, juice, and coffee. Served the second Sunday of every month. 603-569-4637
Canterbury Shaker Village, walking trails, tours, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.
Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, restaurant, music, walking trails, events, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com.
Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, mountain views, benches for seating, free, www.chocorualake.org.
Coffee Hour, 10 – 11 a.m., coffee, tea and snacks, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, Effingham.lib.nh.us.
Country Village Quilt Guild, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., meets first and third Wednesday of each month, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rte. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@gmail.com.
Dam Brewhouse, events, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 603-726-4500, www.dambrewhouse.com.
Family Crafts at the Belknap Mill Museum, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., first and third Saturday, drop-in event, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.
First Friday Receptions, through Dec., 5 - 7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
Frank Bolles Nature Reserve, walking trails, off Rt. 16 to Chocorua Lake Rd., Chocorua, www.chocorualake.org.
Freedom Village Store, variety of goods from artisan items to baked goods and more, 11 Elm St., Freedom, call for info/hours: 603-539-3077, www.freedomvillagestore.org.
Guided Tours, history and machines of the historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, pre-register: jill@belknapmill.org, 603-524-8813, Monday-Friday.
In the Round, 8:45 a.m., Sundays, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7211.
Indoor Pickleball, 5 p.m., Sandwich Central School gym, Sandwich, every Tues., Wed. & Fri., parksandrec@sandwichnh.org.
Kirkwood Gardens, free, open to public year round, Rt. 3, Holderness, tour the gardens, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro. A second group meets Mondays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Community Center, 22 Lehner St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net.
Lakes Region Art Association, exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.
Lakes Region Curling Association, winter leagues, matches at Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, Rt. 109A., Wolfeboro, Sundays 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., 603-569-5639.
Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Rte. 25, Meredith, 603-279-9015.
League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.
Loon Center, walking trails, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org.
Makers Mill, a variety of workshops, arts and crafts classes and more, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.
Making Strides, 8 – 9 a.m., drop-in walking for groups or singles, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, takes place various times: www.ossipee.recdesk.com.
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.
New England Racing Museum, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., open Saturdays, 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, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.
Plymouth Square Dance, 7:30 – 10 p.m., David millstone calls traditional squares, fiddle tunes by Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, pianist Sue Hunt, no experience necessary, all dances taught, complimentary Common Man goodies and hot drinks, cash bar, Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth, 603-481-0789. (Takes place Jan. 2, Feb. 6, March 6 & April 3, 2025.)
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if program pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.
Quilting Group, 1 - 4 p.m., meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, events, tours, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.
Roller Skating Night, 5 p.m., Mondays, bring your own skates, for age 18 and up, Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main St., Ossipee, info/updates: 603-539-1307, www.ossipee.org.
Rug Hookers, 10 a.m. – noon, meets Tuesdays, Tuftonboro Free Library, 221 Middle Rd., Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4256.
Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps: 603-279-9015.
Second Saturday Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, admission charged, info.: Amy Berrier 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.
Song and Jam Circle, 6:30 – 8 p.m., community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth.org.
Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. - noon, Saturdays, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.
Tamworth History Center, 25 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, info: www.tamworthhistorycenter.org.
Tamworth Townhouse Hoot – Bruce Berquist & Jim Alt, 1 – 3 p.m., Saturdays, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, song circle, local musicians welcome to participate, bruceberquist@gmail.com.
Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Tuesdays, donation requested, Old White Church, Rte. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 603-569-3861.
Wolfeboro Table Tennis, meets Wednesdays from 4 – 6 p.m., in basement of All Saints Church, Wolfeboro, all skill levels welcome, $5 admission charge each week, info: 603-520-5651.