Looking for something to do outside of Southern New Hampshire? Check out the following upcoming events!
PORTSMOUTH: Summer in the Street
Saturdays, July 6-27
BYOC (bring your own chair) and enjoy the music, bring a nosh and a beverage (no alcohol, please) and note, all performances take place weather permitting.
5:30-8:30 p.m., Pleasant Street between Porter Street and Market Square
Info: www.proportsmouth.org
HILLSBOROUGH: Hillsboro Summer Festival
July 11-14
Thursday, 6-10 p.m.; Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 12-11 p.m.; Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
A 4-day event with a parade, carnival rides, 5k road race, food, live entertainment, women’s skillet toss, beer tent, fireworks, and more.
Held at 29 Preston Street
Info: www.hillsborosummerfest.com
RAYMOND: Raymond Town Fair
Friday, July 12 — Sunday, July 14
Features live music, family-friendly entertainment, children’s parade, fireworks, and more!
Held at Raymond Town Common, Epping and Main Streets
Info/schedule: www.facebook.com/RaymondTownFair
WOLFEBORO: New England Vintage Boat Auction
Saturday, July 13
Hosted by the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM), the annual auction will feature fiberglass boats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, memorabilia, cars, and more. Boats and cars will be displayed online and at the Nicholas J. Pernokas Recreation Park (The Nick) for the general public to view from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 11 and Friday, July 12. Live bidding begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13. Bidder registration is free. Online bidding begins on Friday, July 5.
Nicholas J. Pernokas Recreation Park, 10 Trotting Track Road
Info: www.nhbm.org
CONCORD: Keep NH Brewing Festival (Ages 21+)
Saturday, July 13
A day filled with fantastic brews, incredible vides, and unforgettable memories. Over 50 NH breweries and 120+ craft beers on tap!
1-4 p.m., Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Road
Cost: $65 for VIP, $50 in advance, $55 on the day of, $20 for designated driver
Info/tickets: www.nhbrewers.org
CONCORD: Capital City Pride Festival
Monday, July 15 — Monday, July 22
July 15 at 12 p.m., Community Arts with Queerlative at Kimball Jenkins, 266 N Main Street
July 16 at 12 p.m., Pride Family Picnic at Kimball Jenkins, 266 North Main Street
July 21 at 6 p.m., Coming Out Stories/Queeraoke at Teatotaller, 2 Capital Plaza, North Main Street
July 22 at 6 p.m., Pride After Party and Mini Ball at Bank of NH Stage, 16 South Main Street
Info/schedule of events: www.capitalcitypridenh.com
MANCHESTER: Shakespeare on the Green
July 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27
Forests, fairies, plot twists and potions make for summer love and comic mayhem!
7:30 p.m., Saint Anselm College, Dana Center, 100 Saint Anselm Drive
Cost: $25 general seating; ages 12 and under free
Info/tickets: 603-641-7700 / tickets.anselm.edu
NEWBURYPORT, MA: Indigenous Art Bazaar
July 20 and 21
A cultural festival that provides Indigenous artists and artisans, cooperatives, and their representatives from around the world the chance to sell their work directly to the public. Features traditional and contemporary crafts, artwork, clothing, jewelry, home goods, and accessories from dozens of countries.
10 a.m. — 8 p.m., Market Square and Inn Street
Cost: Free admission
Info: www.bazaar.culturalsurvival.org
CANTERBURY: 66th Annual Canterbury Fair
Saturday, July 27
Highlights include children’s games on the green, a huge What-Not “tag” Sale, a used book sale, an abundance of live music, an antique tractor display, juried crafts, baked goods and lunch offerings to satisfy every craving!
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., downtown
Info: www.canterburyfair.com
DURHAM: Live Free and Shuck: Oyster Farm Discussion and Demo
Sunday, July 28
Join Laura, owner of Fox Point Oysters, for a guided, interactive discussion about oysters and oyster farming, while standing on the banks of the beautiful tidal waters of Little Bay, part of the Great Bay estuary
9 a.m. — 12 p.m., Scammell Bridge Parking Lot, 250 Piscataqua Road
Cost: $40 per person
Info/register: www.seacoastgrowers.org
PITTSFIELD: Hot Air Balloon Rally
Aug. 2-4
Watch the departure and arrival of the hot air balloons. Other activities include helicopter rides, sunrise/balloon rise yoga, carnival rides, a river raft regatta, pancake breakfast, fireworks, and more!
Held at Drake Field, Barnstead Road
Info: www.nhballoonrally.org
BELKNAP: Belknap County Fair
Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4
9 a.m. — 5 p.m., Belknap County Fairgrounds, 174 Mile Hill Road
Cost: $10 Adults (Age 10+), $5 Seniors (65+), $5 for Police, Fire and EMS (must show ID); free for children under age 10
Info: www.bcfairnh.org
ORFORD: 47th Annual Flea Market
Aug. 3-4
200+ vendors with a delightful mix of wares: antiques, handcrafted items, and the usual treasures. The OVFD Inc. will be selling hamburgers, hotdogs, French fries and refreshments. The church will be selling breakfast sandwiches and at noon, pie and ice cream.
Info: 603-353-4855 / email: ovfdinc@gmail.com
MANCHESTER: New Hampshire Antiques Show
Thursday, Aug. 8 — Saturday, Aug. 10
Show hours: 10 a.m. — 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. on Saturday
Features 59 of the country’s finest antiques dealers.
Held at DoubleTree by Hilton, 700 Elm Street
Info: www.nhada.org
DOVER: Revel in the Meadow 2024
Saturday, Aug. 10
A daylong, family-friendly arts and music festival featuring music by Pink Talking Fish (mashup of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish), the Seacoast Last Waltz Band (The Band tribute), North Village (original jammy folk rock), Harsh Armadillo (original funk), Not Fade Away Band (Dead tribute), and Rose Alley (celebration of the music of Jerry Garcia).
12-10 p.m., Dover Elks Event Grounds, 282 Durham Road
Cost: $42 in advance, $50 on the day of the show; free for all students 18 and under (must be accompanied by an adult
Info/tickets: https://shorturl.at/kdOwO
GILMANTON: 126th Annual Old Home Day
Saturday, Aug. 17
Featuring the Southern Rail Band.
10 a.m. — 3 p.m., outside Smith Meeting House, Meeting House and Governor Road
Info: https://shorturl.at/OjHpa
MILTON: Truck and Tractor Day
Saturday, Aug. 17
Wagons, antique cars and tractors, demonstrations and more.
10 a.m. — 4 p.m., New Hampshire Farm Museum, 1305 White Mountain Highway
Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for children ages 4-17; free for children under age 4
Info: www.nhfarmmuseum.org
CANDIA: Old Home Day
Saturday, Aug. 24
Highlights include a parade, local crafters and artisans, games, wildlife exhibit, food, music and more.
11 a.m. — 2 p.m., Moore Park, 74 High Street
Info: www.candiaoldhomeday.com
RYE: Evening By The Sea Gala
Sunday, Aug. 25
Enjoy music with DJ Lori D, delightful appetizers, desserts, gourmet coffees from Espresso Dave, and caricatures by artist Erica. Complimentary champagne, their famous Raffle Boxes, a silent auction, and more!
5-9 p.m., Wentworth by the Sea Country Club, 60 Wentworth Road
Tickets/info: www.mybreastcancersupport.org
Questions? 603-759-5640
HAMPTON BEACH: Seafood Festival
Sept. 6-8
Over 50 local food vendors, shopping, live entertainment, and more!
12-9 p.m., Ocean Blvd (Route 1A)
Cost: $10 per person; children under 12 are free / admission does not cover the cost of food
Info: 603-926-8718 / www.seafoodfestivalnh.com
MANCHESTER: Glendi
Sept. 13-15
Features Greek cuisine and pastries, jewelry booth, coffee shop serving Greek demitasse, an Aegean Market featuring food and clothing, a Taverna featuring Greek beer and wine, raffles (mini, multi and century), and so much more!
Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. — 10 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. — 3 p.m.
at Saint George’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover Street
Cost: Admission is free
Info: 603-622-9113 / www.stgeorgenh.org
LINCOLN: Highland Games & Festival
Sept. 20-22
Come Get Your Scot On! A weekend of Scottish culture, music, dance, pageants, heavy athletics, hands-on activities, spirited competitions, and much more!
Loon Mountain, 60 Loon Mountain Road
Tickets: www.nhscot.org
Questions? 603-229-1975
MERRIMACK: Wags to Whiskers Festival
Saturday, Sept. 21
Proceeds benefit the Humane Society for Greater Nashua.
11 a.m., Anheuser Busch, 221 Daniel Webster Highway
Info: 603-889-2275 / www.hsfn.org
PORTSMOUTH: Celebrate Pink 5K & Walk
Sunday, Sept. 22
Step into a world adorned with love and positivity, where every footstep embodies hope and determination. Together, we honor the amazing spirit of those who have faced the battle against breast cancer with unwavering courage.
7 a.m. — 12 p.m., Portsmouth Middle School
Info: www.mybreastcancersupport.org
Questions? 603-759-5640
MILFORD: Milford Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 11-13
Enjoy the pumpkin carvings and lighting display, live music, a haunted trail, beer, games, food, raffles, rubber duck race, bounce houses, games, and so much more!
Free parking is available at the Milford High School, 100 West Street, and at the adjacent Milford Middle School, 33 Osgood Road. Free Shuttle Buses will be running throughout the festival.
Info: www.milfordpumpkinfestival.org
MANCHESTER: Recycled Percussion
Dec. 31, 2024 — Jan. 12, 2025
You may have seen them impressing the judges on America’s Got Talent, or even seen them perform in Las Vegas or maybe as they opened the 2017 Super Bowl or on their Emmy Award Winning TV show “Chaos & Kindness”! Maybe, just maybe, you are one of the few that have not seen this amazing show. Whether it is your first time or your tenth, a Recycled Percussion show always rocks!
Showtimes vary, Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover Street
Info/tickets: 603-668-5588 / www.palacetheatre.org