JANUARY

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

Through Feb. 9, About Faces Art Show, 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.

Jan. 20, Tales and Travel Memories of the Middle East, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-register: 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Jan. 21, Nature Station, 1 – 3 p.m., Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, Newfound Lake Region Association, free, open to all, 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org. (Also on Jan. 25, 10 a.m. – noon)

Jan. 22, Wednesday Winter Hike, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., hike on Livermore Loop, all skill levels welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult, Squam Lakes Assoc., 534 U.S. Rt. 3, Holderness, free, pre-registration required: 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

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. 23 & 30, Guided Meditation & Journaling with Clare Persson, 10 a.m., Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775, https://www.laconianh.gov/1000/Library.

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

Jan. 24-Feb. 15, Musical Murder Mystery – Roch of Ages!, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Jan. 25, Nature Station, 10 a.m. - noon, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, Newfound Lake Region Association, free, open to all, 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Jan. 25, Needle Felting Winter Landscapes, adults/older youth, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, pre-register: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Jan. 25, New England Stone Walls, 10 a.m. – noon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. pre-register: 603-366-5695.

Jan. 25, Paper Airplanes!, 10 – 11 a.m., ages 6-12, Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775, https://www.laconianh.gov/1000/Library.

Jan. 25, 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.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.

Jan. 29, Katie Dobbins Songwriter Roundup, dinner and doors open at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. concert, Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, tickets/info: 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

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.

Feb. 1, Battling Butler, pot luck dinner at 5 p.m.; movie at 6 p.m., silent movie with music accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis, old Campton Town Hall, 529 Rt. 175, free, donations accepted, www.camptonhistorical.org or www.jeffrapsis.com.

Feb. 1, 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. 4, Teen Craft: Beaded Friendship Bracelet, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., for ages 9-18, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775, https://www.laconianh.gov/1000/Library.

Feb. 5, Music Informance Series, interactive discussions 6 p.m., Wolfeboro Public Library, South Main St., Wolfeboro by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, pre-register: 603-569-2151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.

Feb. 6, Art & Coffee Club,  9 - 11 a.m., free, coffee and art, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Feb. 6, Seasonal Adult Craft: Punch Needle Hoops, 1 – 3 p.m., Laconia Rotary Hall, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, sign-up required: 603-524-4775.

Feb. 7, Jim Norton: Now You Know How, comedy, 8 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, tickets: 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

Feb. 8, Cake Baking & Decorating with Chef Allen, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., multigenerational class, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Feb. 8, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, 3 – 6 p.m., with Paul Warnick, Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Feb. 8, Zach Nugent & Friends: Play Originals and More, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Feb. 8, 15, 22, Snowshoe Yoga, 10 a.m. – noon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Feb. 11 & 15, Nature Station, 2/11: 1 – 3 p.m. & 2/15: 10 a.m. – noon, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 N. Shore Rd., Hebron, Newfound Lake Region ssociation, free, open to all, 603-744-8689, www.newfoundlake.org.

Feb. 10-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. 12, Full Moon Snowshoe Hike, 5:30 – 7 p.m., adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Feb. 13 - 15: Book SALE with a TWIST!  Books galore  with a cozy children's area and a selection of  gently used crafting supplies including beads, quilting and stamping tools, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sponsored by the Friends of Meredith Public Library.  91 Main St., Meredith. Ample parking off High Street entrance. Wheelchair accessible. 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

Feb. 14, Pop Trivia: Love and Valentine’s Edition, 1 – 3 p.m., Laconia Rotary Hall, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, info.: 603-524-4775.

Feb. 14, Runs n Roses, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., find roses on the slopes, Gunstock Mountain, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Feb. 15, Jimmy Dunn – For Better or Worse A Valentine’s Comedy Show, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Feb. 15, Make Your Own Watercolor Paint with Earth & Mineral Pigments with Larry Frates, 10 a.m. – noon, adult program, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Every

Feb. 15, Saturday Afternoon Music Series, 3 – 6 p.m., with Garrett Smith, Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Feb. 15, Tapestry in Postcards from France, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 115 South Main St., Wolfeboro, by Wolfeboro Friends of Music, 603-569-2151, www.wolfeborofriendsofmusic.org.

Feb. 15, Wolfeboro Progressive Ski Dinner, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Abenaki Ski Area, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, tickets/info.: 603-569-2200, https://wolfeboro.recdesk.com/community/program.

Feb. 16, Alton Bay Winter Carnival, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., free, food trucks, vendors, Bob house decorating contest, chowder fest, horse sleigh rides & more, info@altonbusinessassociation.com.

Feb. 16, Vertical Challenge at Tenney Mountain, family-fun racing and prizes, Tenney Mountain, 151 Tenney Mountain Rd., Plymouth, 603-238-9567, www.skitenney.com.

Feb. 18, Tap Into Maple, 10 a.m. – noon, multigenerational, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Feb. 18, Making Maple Candy, 1 – 3 p.m., multigenerational, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, 603-366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.Feb. 20, SOS Save, Organize, and Share: Photos and Memories, 10 – 11 a.m., Laconia Rotary Hall, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, sign-up required: 603-524-4775.

Feb. 20, SOS Save, Organize, and Share: Photos and Memories, 10 – 11 a.m., Laconia Rotary Hall, Laconia Public Library, 695 N. Main St., Laconia, sign-up required: 603-524-4775.

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-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. 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

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 7, Frank Santos Jr., 7:30 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.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, 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 9, Pure Prairie League, 5 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

March 12-16, Francis Piche Invitational Race, Gunstock Mountain, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

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 17, Dervish, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.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, 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.

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

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.