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.

Sept. 16,  Lecture Series – Beth Forrest, WWII & Society, 7 – 8 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII,  77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Sept. 16, Spinning and Fiber Arts Gathering at Belknap Mill, 10 a.m. – noon, bring a fiber arts project to work on, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org. (Also on Sept. 23.)

Sept. 17, Alton Market on Main, farmers market, noon – 3 p.m., 115 Main St., Alton, complete schedule: www.altonmarketonmain.com, 513-519-8264.

Sept. 17, Polliwogs – Harvest Field Games, 10 – 11:30 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Sept. 17, Queen Elizabeth II, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Sept. 18, Book & Author Luncheon with NH Author Howard Mansfield, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Chase House, Meredith, lunch and talk by Mansfield, by Moultonborough Public Library, tickets/info.: https://short-link.me/2025bookauthor, 603-476-8895.

Sept. 18, Celtic Thunder – Their Greatest Songs,, 7 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Sept. 18, Chair Yoga with Linda Hooper, Thursdays at 10 a.m., Nichols Memorial Library, 35 Plymouth St., Center Harbor, fee by donation, pre-registration required: 603-253-6950, www.centerharborlibrary.org.

Sept. 18, Silent  Film: Seven Chances, 7 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com

Sept. 18, Volcanoes and Cellar Holes: the History of the Land, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 19, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Sept. 19, Red, Ripe and Ready to Can, 1 - 3 p.m., for ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Sept. 19, Summer’s Last Sail, 7 p.m., live music, drinks, dinner, M/S Mount Washington, Weirs Beach, tickets/info.:www.thechildrenscenternh.org.

Sept. 20, 17th Great NH Pie Festival, NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmuseum.org.

Sept. 20, Beginning Canning & Food Preservation, 10 a.m. – noon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Sept. 20, Big Tree Tour, 1 – 3 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Sept. 20, Creative Writing: Letting Nature Prompt You, 1 – 3 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 20, From Landscape to Foodscape: Pantry Prep and Storing the Harvest, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Sept. 20, Joyride 80s Mixtape Live, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Sept. 20, Lori McKenna, 8 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Sept. 20, Soldering 101 with Joy Raskin, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., , pre-registration required by Sept. 17, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

Sept. 20, Wild Mushroom Walk, 10 a.m. – noon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Sept. 20, Wildlife from the Water Photography Workshop, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., using digital camera or smart phone, held in Moultonborough, presented by ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, pre-register/directions.: 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Sept. 20 & 21, Falling Leaves Craft Fair, 9/20: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; 9/21: 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 Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Rt. 3, Tilton, 603-387-1510, www.joycescraftshows.com.

Sept. 21, Alana MacDonald, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, tickets: www.cranmore.com.

Sept. 21, Firefall, 7 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Sept. 21, Historic Figures Tea, 2 p.m., Clark Museum, 233 South Main St., Wolfeboro, call to reserve: 603-569-4997, www.wolfeborohistoricalsociety.org.

Sept. 23, Lecture Series, Rev. David Lindsay – The Four Chaplains of WWII, 7 – 8 p.m., Wright Museum of WWII,  77 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1212, www.wrightmuseum.org.

Sept. 23, Mysterious Realms and Odd Encounters with Lynne Nickerson, 6 – 7 p.m., Community Room, Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main St., Rochester, pre-register: 603-332-1428, www.rpl.lib.nh.us.

Sept. 23, Spinning and Fiber Arts Gathering at Belknap Mill, 10 a.m. – noon, bring a fiber arts project to work on, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Sept. 23, Your Garden Can Save the Lake! Practical Storm Water Management, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Sept. 23-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. 24, Batman, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Sept. 24, Adult Watercolor Workshops with Pat Edsall, 1 – 3 p.m., Lakes Region Art Association, Tanger Outlets, Laconia Rd., Tilton, sign up: 603-286-7880, www.lakesregionartgallery.org.

Sept. 24, Driving Towards Zero with NH DOT, 4 – 5 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration: www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Sept. 24, Fused Glass Fancy Fall Landscape with artist Verne Orlosk, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., pre-registration required by Sept. 22, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

Sept. 24, Polliwogs – Wild Woods Art, 10 – 11:30 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Sept. 25-27, Book Sale by Friends of Meredith Library, 9/25 & 26: 10 a.m. - 4:30; 9/27: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 91 Main St., Meredith. Additional parking on High Street entrance. Wheelchair accessible, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

Sept. 26, A Band of Brothers, Ultimate Allman Brothers Experience, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Sept. 26, Granite Orpheus, 7 p.m., by Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, 8 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Sept. 26, James Montgomery concert, Wolfeboro Inn, 90 North Main St., Wolfeboro, info.: 603-569-3016.

Sept. 26, Lucknow Garden Tour, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m., Castle in the Clouds, 586 Ossipee Park Rd., Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-registration required: www.castleintheclouds.org.

Sept. 26, Sugar Mountain, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Sept. 26-27, Wolfeboro Sidewalk Sale Days, 9 a.m., sales all over Wolfeboro, 603-569-2200, www.wolfeborochamber.com.

Sept. 26-28, Wolfeboro’s Great Pumpkin Hunt, Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce, 603-569-2200.

Sept. 27, Artisan Fair, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 603-783-9511, www.shakers.org.

Sept. 27, Be a Hero 5K Run/Walk, 1 – 2:30 p.m., for NH Humane Society, takes place at Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, www.nhhumane.org.

Sept. 27, Blizzard of Ozzy and Everybody Wants Some, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Sept. 27, Button Up Home Energy Workshop, 1 p.m., free, but pre-registration required, Nichols Memorial Library, 35 Plymouth St., Center Harbor, 603-253-6950, www.centerharborlibrary.org.

Sept. 27, Fall 2025 Concert, 4 p.m., Union Congregational Church, 80 Main St., Union, refreshments following the concert, benefits Church Fellowship Missions, 603-473-2727.

Sept. 27, Farming History, 10 a.m. – noon, program by James Belcher speaking on olden times field plowing, haying, cider pressing and ice harvesting, Meredith Historical Society Farm Museum, 61 Winona Rd., Meredith, free, 603-260-7493.

Sept. 27, Felted Turtles with Rachel Benson, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., pre-registration required by Sept. 23, League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

Sept. 27, Funny Women of a Certain Age, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Sept. 27, Intermediate Soap: Layered Soap, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Pre-registration: 603-366-5695.

Sept. 27, Winni Chase Regatta, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Pinckney Boathouse at Brewster Academy, Lake Winnipesaukee, 80 Academy Dr., Wolfeboro, 603-569-7189, email: winnichase@brewsteracademy.org.

Sept. 27-28, 10th Annual Fantastic Forage Mushroom Festival, 10 a.m., walks, talks, workshops, kid’s activities and more, 2075 Parade Rd., Laconia, www.fantasticforage.com, mushrooms@fantasticforage.com

Sept. 27-28, 2nd Annual Flower Festival, 65 Federal Corner Rd., Tuftonboro, 603-569-1347, www.branchandbloomnh.com.

Sept. 27-28, River Otters, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., for all ages, learn about otters, cost included in trail admission, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194.

Sept. 28, Cormac McCarthy, 7 pm, Feel the Barn Concert Series, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua, 603-323-6169, www.thefarmstand.net.

Sept. 28, Porchfest, all day event, free outdoor music festival around downtown Rochester, over 50 local bands, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Sept. 28, Wildcrafting: Herbal Tea, 1 – 2:30 p.m.; 4 – 5:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

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.

OCTOBER

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

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

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

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, 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. 11-12, 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. 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, 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. 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. 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, 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 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. 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, Swan Lake by Grand Kyiv Ballet, 7 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

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

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

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.

Dec. 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

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

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.

Barnstead Farmers Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays, 1 Parade Circle, Barnstead, email: nhbarnsteadfarmersmarket1@gmail.com, www.barnsteadfarmersmarket.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 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

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

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.

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, 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.

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

Dam Brewhouse, events, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 603-726-4500, www.dambrewhouse.com.

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., first and 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, 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.

Franklin Farmers Market, 3 – 6 p.m., Thursdays through Sept. 11, Marceau Park, Central St., Franklin, 603-934-2118, email: franklinmarketinfo@gmail.com.

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, Sundays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., through Oct. 12, 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 time for 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., 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.

Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, displays of historic Lakes Region artifacts and information, souvenir postcards, plates, paperweights, memorabilia, summer camp historical information and more, lecture series, open  Wed. – Sat., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., through Columbus Day weekend, 503 Endicott St. North, Laconia, 603-366-5950, www.lwhs.us.

Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, youth and adult sailing lessons, sailing competitions, Gilford, www.lwsa.org, 589-1177.

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.

Live Music, Friday nights, 5 – 8 p.m., free, Mill Falls Marketplace brick courtyard, 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, www.millfalls.com.

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.

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

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 – 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.

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

New England Racing Museum, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 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, old-time farm events, tours, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Newfound Classic Car Show, every Friday through Labor Day, 5 – 8 p.m., free, Village Local Kitchen, 825 Lake St., Bristol, www.ttccreg.org.

Newfound Lake Eco-Tours, informative/scientific tours of Newfound Lake, Memorial Day-mid-Sept., Newfound Lake Association, www.newfoundlake.org, call for hours/dates of operation: 744-8689.

Ossipee Historical Society Grant Hall Museum, open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – noon until Sept. 30, 52 Rt. 16B, between First Congregational Church buildings, lmsween@roadrunner.com.

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, 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.

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 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: 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, 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, 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.

The Market at the Weirs, Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., through Oct. 4, fresh produce, meats and artisan crafts, through Oct. 5, Weirs Community Park, 49 Lucerne Ave., Weirs Beach, email: bamm-nh.org., www.themarketatweirs.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 - 9:30 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 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.