DECEMBER

Through Dec. 22, A Christmas Carol, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Dec. 21 & 23-24, Santa’s Hut, visiting hours, free, Cate Park, South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200, www.wolfeborochamber.com.

Dec. 20 & 21, Home for the Holiday with Clay Cook, 7:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506, www.lakeportopera.com. (Cook is a member of the Zac Brown Band)

Dec. 21, Family Movie The Polar Express, 10 a.m. - noon, popcorn, cookies, hot cocoa, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Dec. 21, Intro to 3D Printing, 2 – 6 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Dec. 21, Movie Day: It’s a Wonderful Life, 1 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Dec. 21, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, 3 – 6 p.m., with Dakota Smart, Gunstock Mountain, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Dec. 21, Tamworth Crafts Fair – Tamworth Village Hand Crafters, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-8085. (Other dates scheduled as well.)

Dec. 22, Fairytale of New York – the Ultimate Irish Inspired Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m. family-oriented service; 8 p.m. service focused on lessons and carols, all are welcome, First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro, 11 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1555, www.wolfeboroucc.org.

Dec. 24, Fiber Arts Group, 10 a.m. – noon, Sanbornton Public Library, 27 Meetinghouse Hill, Sanbornton, 603-286-8288, www.splnh.com.

Dec. 26, Hall of Mirrors with Celebrated Guitarist Randy Roos, 7 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, tickets/info: 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Dec. 26, Storytime with Special Guest Readers from Moultonborough Women’s Club New Day!, 3:30 – 4 p.m., drop-in story time, no pre-registration necessary, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Dec. 26, 30 & 31, Comedian Bob Marley, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Dec. 28, Intro to Leatherwork: Personalized Coasters & Trays, 10 a.m. - noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Dec. 28, Movie Day: The Great Gatsby, 1 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Dec. 28, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, 3 – 6 p.m., with Garrett Smith, Gunstock Mountain, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Dec. 28, Winter Guided Hike, 10 a.m. – noon, ages 6-12., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Dec. 28 & 29, Recycled Percussion, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Dec. 28-Jan. 5, The Gift of Lights, 2.5 miles of dazzling Christmas lights at NH Motor Speedway, Rt. 106, Loudon, tickets/info: www.nhms.com, 765-664-3918.

Dec. 29, Celebrating 75 Years Warren Miller 75, 7 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, tickets/info: 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Dec. 30, Wet Felting with Patsy Frasier for Youth, 10 a.m. – noon, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Dec. 31, Cathedral with Special Guest: Looks That Kill, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 South Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Dec. 31, Celebrate the New Year with Jazz Vocalist and Torch Singer Ashley Warwick, 8 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, tickets/info: 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Dec. 31, Fiber Arts Group, 10 a.m. – noon, Sanbornton Public Library, 27 Meetinghouse Hill, Sanbornton, 603-286-8288, www.splnh.com.

Dec. 31, Last Night Wolfeboro, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., activities around town all day, games, crafts, music, bingo, food, fireworks at 6 p.m. weather dependent, info./schedule: www.wolfeboroNH.us.

Dec. 31, Last Night Wolfeboro Meal, join for a meal from 4 - 6 p.m., hot meal of mac and cheese, chili, hot dogs and more, $10 p/p, $30 per family, under age 5 free, cash or checks only, First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro, 11 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1555, www.wolfeboroucc.org.

Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show, 7 p.m., Town Square, 33 Village Rd., Waterville Valley, 1-800-993-3149, www.waterville.com.

JANUARY

Jan. 2-31, Collage Artwork: An Interactive Exhibit by Andrew Hillman, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775, www.laconianh.gov.

Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Storytime with Special Guest Readers from Moultonborough Women’s Club New Day!, 3:30 – 4 p.m., drop-in story time, no pre-registration necessary, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Jan. 3, First Friday Reception, 5 - 7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.

Jan. 4, 10th Annual Hall of Fame Celebration, 5 p.m. cocktails and apps, dinner 6 pm, induction ceremony 7 p.m., Waterville Valley Conference Center, Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com, 1-800-993-3149.

Jan. 4, Electronics – How to Use a Mulimeter, 9 - 11 a.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Jan. 11, Paint Your Pet, 2 – 5 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Jan. 11, Upcycled Fashion Workshop & Clothing Swap, 10 a.m. - noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Jan. 12, Alcohol Inks – Easygoing Cousin of Watercolors, 10 – 11:30 am, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Jan. 13, Sourdough Bread Basics, 10 – 11 a.m., Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775, www.laconianh.gov.

Jan. 18, MLK Fireworks Show, 7 p.m., Town Square, 33 Village Rd., Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com, 1-800-993-3149.

Jan. 19, Karaoke Party at the Freestyle Lounge, 4 – 7 p.m., apps, entrees, music, Freestyle Lounge, Waterville Valley Resort Base Lodge, www.waterville.com.

Jan. 22-26, ETC Presents The Show Must Go On!, 7 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 South Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Jan. 24-25, Waterville Freestyle Cup, 9 a.m., Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com, 1-800-993-3149.

Jan. 29, Open Mic: An Evening of Poetry and Music, 6 – 8 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 1, America’s Got Comedy – Eric Dittelman, Tom Cotter and Dan Naturman, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

APRIL

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 13, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, 7:30 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.

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.

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, 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, 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 Craft Day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., first Saturday of each month, free and fun for all ages, 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.

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. 

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.