JANUARY 2026

Jan. 3-Feb. 21, Learn to Play Hockey, by Back Bay Hockey Assoc., at Pop Whale Ice Arena, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639, www.backbayhockey.com.

       Jan. 6-March 3, Nordic Meisters, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., ski, snowshoe, fat bike, or do all three, race series, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988,          www.greatglentrails.com. Takes place on Tuesdays.

       Jan. 14-21, Nature Challenge: Fun in Ice & Snow!, an at-home adventure, info. available on Jan. 12, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

       Jan. 19, Homesteading Huddle, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

   Jan. 20, Revolutionary Crafts: Rag Braided Hot Mat, instructor: Patsy Frasier, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, non-with refundable fee, pre-registration required: 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, Photo Class Level 1, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Lakes Region Business Center, 25 Country Club Road, Unit 404, Gilford, info.: Michelle@Photo66.com, www.www.lrbiz.com.Jan. 21, Cozy Coloring, 3 – 4 p.m., for ages 10-18, Laconia Public Library, sign up: 603-524-4775.

Jan. 21, Cozy Coloring, 3 – 4 p.m., for ages 10-18, Laconia Public Library, sign up: 603-524-4775.

Jan. 21, Giselle with Grand Kyiv Ballet, 7 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, tickets/info: 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

        Jan. 21, Learn to Draw, 7 – 9 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

       Jan. 21 & 28, Open Studio Acrylic Painting, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., instructor: Leigh Schoch, Lakes Region Art Gallery, 120 Laconia Rd., #300, Tanger Outlet, 603-998-0029, www.lakesregionartgallery.org. Pre-registration link:  https://form.jotform.com/253485584861167. Jan. 22, Amate Bark Painting, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

     Jan. 22, Discovery Walk With a Naturalist, 9 – 1 a.m., for ages 14 & up, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., held at Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org 

        Jan. 23, Bryson Lang Comedic Juggler & Entertainer, 3:45 – 4:45 p.m., Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main St., Ossipee, Center Ossipee, 603-539-1307.

       Jan. 23-Feb. 28, Musical Murder Mystery at Walt Chester World, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Jan. 24, Being Petty: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Experience, 7 – 9:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, info@lakeportopera.com, 603-519-7506.

Jan. 24, Coding Toys, 10-11 a.m., for ages 4-8, Laconia Public Library, sign up: 603-524-4775.

Jan. 24, Intro to Garment Knitting, 9 – 11 a.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Jan. 24, M.W. Otto Rhode Memorial Skin & Ski,  11:30 a.m., fundraiser for Granite Backcountry Alliance, ski/snowboard down Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

Jan. 24, Mending With Needle Felting, 10 a.m. – noon, adult activity, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Jan. 24, Saturday Après with Gary Gadoury, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Jan. 24, Upcycled Fashion Clothing & Textile Swap and Presentation, 10 a.m. – noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Jan. 27, Field Trip for Grown-Ups – Wildlife Tracks & Signs, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., adult program, Newfound Lake Region Assoc., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Jan. 27, Open Mic Night, Poetry & Music, 6 - 8 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-662-6501.

Jan. 30, Moonlit Snowshoe Hike, 4:30 – 6 p.m., adult activity, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, F603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Jan. 30, Skin the Moon, 5 p.m., ski down under moonlight at 8:15 p.m., Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

Jan. 30-Feb. 1, Snow Sculpting Competition, free, sculpture competition, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

Jan. 31, Gluten Free Baking with LaShunda Allen, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., adult activity, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, F603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

         Jan. 31, Paper Quilled Flowers, 1 - 3 p.m., adult activity, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.  

         Jan. 31, Saturday Après with Lauren Smoken, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

FEBRUARY

Feb . 1, Christine Tassan et les Imposteures, 4 p.m., First Congregational Church, 115 South Main St., Wolfeboro, presented by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, tickets/info.: www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.

Feb. 5, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth,  all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789. (Takes place throughout winter until April.)

Feb. 6, Career Expo,  9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lakes Region Community College, Cay Building, 379 Belmont Rd., Laconia, 603-524-5531.

Feb. 7, Winter Fest, 10 a.m. Cold Water Dip & Sauna; 1-5 p.m. sledding, XC skiing, snowshoeing, Chinook Sled Dog Expo, crafts, bonfire at 2 & 4 p.m., and much more, silent auction 1-7 p.m., dinner5 p.m., tickets: 603-323-6252. Presented by Tamworth Outing Club and Chocorua Lake Conservancy. Event held around Chocorua.

Feb. 12-14, Book Sale, 2/12 & 2/13: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 12/14: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sorted by category, free admission, donations accepted. New and gently used CRAFT supplies included, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

Feb. 14, Saturday Après with Lauren Smoken, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

       Feb. 15, Alton Bay Winter Carnival, 10 a.m. –2 p.m., food, games, more, Alton Bay, www.altonbusinessassociation.com.

Feb. 15, Candle Making Workshop, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., with Bewitched Acres, Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org

.Feb. 21, 3rd Annual WInter Fest, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., sledding, winter tracking, crafts in the Carriage House, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Feb. 22, Ski, Shoe, Fatbike to the Clouds, 10 a.m., Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

Feb . 28, The Dali Quartet, 4 p.m., First Congregational Church, 115 South Main St., Wolfeboro, presented by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, tickets/info.: www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.

MARCH

March 5, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth,  all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789. (Takes place throughout winter until

March 6, Skin the Moon, 5 p.m., ski down under moonlight at 8:15 p.m., Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

APRIL

April 2, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth,  all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789.

April 3, Skin the Moon, 5 p.m., ski down under moonlight at 8:15 p.m., Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

 ONGOING

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.

Castle in the Clouds, 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.

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

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 Group, 10 a.m. – noon, meets Tuesdays, Sanbornton Public Library, 27 Meetinghouse Hill, Sanbornton, 603-286-8288, www.splnh.com.

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.

Fiber Arts and Spinning Club, 10 a.m. – noon, Tuesdays, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, bring fiber projects, spinning wheels, and spindles, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

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

Guided Tours, history and machines of the historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, pre-register: j603-524-8813 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.

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 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.   

Monday Special: Buy One Get One Pizza, 4 – 5 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, www.thetaphouse.net, 603-250-8029.

         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, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, contact for open hours/dates: 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.  m      

         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, programs for adults and children, 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 & Crafting 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, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

          Rug Hookers, 10 a.m., 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 at 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.

Stamp Club, 7 p.m., All Saints Church, 258 South Main St., Wolfeboro, info: 603-569-3453.

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

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

Tamworth Outing Club Second Saturday Dance, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, live musical bands/callers, info@tamworthoutingclub.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 - 8 p.m., Tuesdays, donation requested, Old White Church, Rte. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 603-569-3861.

Walking Group, Tuesdays, 9 – 10 a.m., start at Parks and Recreation building, 328 Main St., Alton, sign up: parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov., 603-875-0109.

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.