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Events Calendar - 2026

Find a multitude of fun events and great things to do, including weekend events, throughout the year, like music, festivals, comedy, outdoor fun, boat cruises, excursions for families and kids, food, wine and beer tastings.

Check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. Also be sure to read our list of Great Things To Do in New England. Whether you're curious about what to this weekend, this month, or this season, we have you covered.

For events specifically related to the anniversary of the American Revolution, please visit our MA250 Events Calendar.

Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

All Ages Arts & Crafts Shows Dinner Food, Wine, Beer
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All Ages

FREE OKTOBERFEST DINNER

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026 137 US 202 Rindge, NH 03461

FREE OKTOBERFEST DINNER Dine in or take out Saturday October 17, 2026 4:30PM-6:00PM Free will offerings accepted Advent Lutheran Church 137 US 202 Rindge, NH 03461 nhlutherans@gmail.com 603-899-3095 
4:30-6:00PM
Free Will Offering
603-899-3095

Alton Brown - Concord

Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026 Capitol Center For The Arts - NH Concord, NH 03301

Concord, get ready to welcome Alton Brown to the Capitol Center For The Arts - NH for a night that feels like a hometown highlight. **Alton Brown - Concord Concord** is set to bring big energy to the heart of the city. Known for turning food, science, and storytelling into pure stagecraft, Alton blends sharp wit with surprising demos and behind-the-scenes insights you won’t get from a screen. Expect clever twists, audience moments, and plenty of laugh-out-loud beats. The Capitol Center is an easy downtown destination with a comfortable, classic theater vibe, great sightlines, and a walkable neighborhood for dinner or a post-show stroll. Make your plans now and book your seats for **Alton Brown - Concord Capitol Center For The Arts - NH** on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
7:30 PM
$123

Arts & Crafts Shows

Florentine Baroque opens to the public

Sep 10, 2026 - Apr 11, 2027 Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH 03104

Step into the artistic world of 17th- and 18th-century Florence, Italy at the Currier Museum of Art this fall. Florentine Baroque brings together nearly 40 paintings and sculptures that showcase a period of extraordinary creative and cultural energy, when the rise of opera and public theater transformed the ways artists explored the human experience.

Featuring works from the Currier Museum alongside masterpieces from the collection of Sir Mark Haukohl, the exhibition offers the first opportunity to experience this renowned collection of Florentine Baroque art in New England. Visitors will discover richly detailed works displayed in beautiful period frames, offering a glimpse into the artistic world of Medici-era Florence.

A special section, “Artists, Writers, Academics, and Musicians,” explores Florence's vibrant intellectual and cultural life under the Medici grand dukes. The exhibition highlights the city's flourishing artistic, literary, and scientific societies, as well as the emergence of opera and public theaters. Four striking stucco relief portraits of Michelangelo, Niccolò Machiavelli, Galileo Galilei, and Marsilio Ficino anchor this section.

Don't miss the opportunity to journey back to Florence's Baroque era and experience this exceptional collection at the Currier Museum of Art.
See website for more details.

Florentine Baroque opens to the public

Sep 10, 2026 - Apr 11, 2027 Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH 03104

Step into the artistic world of 17th- and 18th-century Florence, Italy at the Currier Museum of Art this fall. Florentine Baroque brings together nearly 40 paintings and sculptures that showcase a period of extraordinary creative and cultural energy, when the rise of opera and public theater transformed the ways artists explored the human experience.

Featuring works from the Currier Museum alongside masterpieces from the collection of Sir Mark Haukohl, the exhibition offers the first opportunity to experience this renowned collection of Florentine Baroque art in New England. Visitors will discover richly detailed works displayed in beautiful period frames, offering a glimpse into the artistic world of Medici-era Florence.

A special section, “Artists, Writers, Academics, and Musicians,” explores Florence's vibrant intellectual and cultural life under the Medici grand dukes. The exhibition highlights the city's flourishing artistic, literary, and scientific societies, as well as the emergence of opera and public theaters. Four striking stucco relief portraits of Michelangelo, Niccolò Machiavelli, Galileo Galilei, and Marsilio Ficino anchor this section.

Don't miss the opportunity to journey back to Florence's Baroque era and experience this exceptional collection at the Currier Museum of Art.
See website for more details.

Ladies of the Lake Fall Crafts Fair and Festival

Oct 17, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026 Laconia High School 345 Union Ave Laconia, NH 03246

Join us for the Ladies of the Lake Fall Crafts Fair & Festival on Saturday, October 17, from 9 AM to 3 PM at Laconia High School! Enjoy over 75 artisan crafters, food trucks, a bake sale, raffles, and our 9th Annual Wreath Festival. FREE admission, with all proceeds benefiting the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction!.
9am - 3pm
Free
603-524-2446

Dinner

Barolo to Etna Wine Dinner at Bedford Village Inn

Oct 28, 2026 - Oct 28, 2026 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford, NH 03110

Five-Course Italian Wine Dinner
Join us at Trattoria Fondi for an intimate evening celebrating the flavors and wines of Italy. Enjoy a five-course plated dinner, with each course paired with a featured Italian wine showcasing a range of regions and styles.

Featured Wines:
Santa Margherita Prosecco Valdobbiadene • Giovanni Rosso Etna Bianco • Giovanni Rosso Barbera d’Alba Donna Margherita • Giovanni Rosso Barolo DOCG • Santa Margherita Rosé

Details:
• Five-course dining experience | Approximately 3 hours
• Reservations required | Space is limited
• 21+ event

Hosted at Trattoria Fondi at the Grand at Bedford Village Inn.
Menu coming soon. Tax and gratuity will be added at checkout.
6:00 PM
$125++ per person
800-852-1166

Food, Wine, Beer

Dining Collection at the Bedford Village Inn

Aug 7, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford, NH 03110

Dining Collection at Bedford Village
Savor exceptional dining at Bedford Village Inn, where every meal is crafted with care. Whether you're joining us for a gourmet dinner, a relaxed lunch, or one of our curated dining events, you'll enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience.

Our AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant showcases contemporary cuisine made with the finest regionally sourced ingredients. We proudly partner with local farmers and producers across New Hampshire and New England, bringing fresh eggs, pure maple syrup, artisanal cheeses, premium meats, and the freshest North Atlantic seafood to every dish. We also feature Niman Ranch pork and grain-fed Angus beef to create flavorful, high-quality menus that celebrate the best of the region.

To complete the experience, our talented Pastry Chef and in-house bakeshop create all of the fresh breads, pastries, and desserts served throughout the property, ensuring every meal ends on a delicious note.
See website for more details.
See website for pricing details
800-852-1166