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Events Calendar - 2025

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.

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Winter Lunch at the Castle in the Clouds

Jan 10, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026 586 Ossipee Park Road, Moultonborough, NH 03254

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Join us for Winter Lunch at Castle in the Clouds! Winter Lunch at the Castle is back and offers the perfect blend of delicious food, rustic ambiance, and winter fun to create unforgettable dining experience in the heart of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

Make it a Day at the Castle!
Elevate your winter outing by turning it into a day of exploration and enjoyment. Plan a hike, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing on the picturesque Lakes Region Conservation Trust trails, before or after heading over to the Carriage House Restaurant to enjoy the delights of Winter Lunch at the Castle.

Embrace the Season with Winter Lunch at the Castle
Winter Lunch at the Castle is $40 per person (Adult) and $20 (12 & Under ordering from Children’s Menu) and includes your choice of starter, entrée, nonalcoholic beverage as well as tax and gratuity. Full bar and dessert options are available for purchase.

Castle in the Clouds requires online reservations to be made by midnight of the preceding Thursday. You’ll be presented with the current prix fixe menu upon arrival at the Carriage House Restaurant.

All sales are final. There are no refunds, transfers to other dates, or exchanges after reservations are purchased.
Saturday & Sunday 11:30am, 12:30pm & 1:30pm Seatings
$40 per person (Adult) and $20 (12 & Under ordering from Children’s Menu)
603-476-5900

Arts & Crafts Shows

Hood Museum Winter Exhibition Opening Reception

Feb 6, 2026 - Feb 6, 2026 6 E Wheelock St. Hanover, NH 03755

Celebrate our exhibitions! Learn about what’s new on view, discover upcoming programs, and enjoy an evening of in-gallery exploration, music, refreshments, and remarks from Virginia Rice Kelsey 1961s Director John R. Stomberg.
5:00-6:30 PM
Free

Children & Families

Keene Ice & Snow Festival - Keene, NH

Feb 7, 2026 - Feb 7, 2026 Downtown Keene, Central Square, Railroad Square, Emerald Street Keene, NH 03431

Enjoy a day full of winter activities for the whole family! Highlights include:
  • Ice carvings brought to life
  • Train rides
  • S’mores
  • Meet winter characters
  • Sugar on snow treats
  • Cartoons
  • Yeti hunts and more!
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11am-5pm
Free

Literary

Writing History: A Virtual Homeschool Program

Feb 11, 2026 - Feb 11, 2026 14 Hancock Street Portsmouth, NH 03801

Explore creative writing through the lens of history in this engaging virtual program for homeschoolers. Guided by a professional author, students will sharpen their writing skills, work with historical primary and secondary sources, and expand their imaginations. By the end of the month, each participant will have a polished piece or the first chapter of a book to continue at home.
10 AM
$40 for the first student, $20 each additional.
603-433-1100

Literature

Literary in the Lounge - Alix Morris with "A Year with the Seals"

Feb 4, 2026 - Feb 4, 2026 131 Congress Street Portsmouth, NH 03801

Join environmental journalist Alix Morris for an inspiring evening celebrating her new book, A Year with the Seals. Morris shares her remarkable journey studying these intelligent marine mammals and explores their extraordinary comeback from near extinction—plus what it takes to restore balance to our natural world.

The evening features a live conversation with Jameson French, CEO of Northland Forest Products and environmentalist, followed by an audience Q&A and post-show meet & greet.
7:00 PM
$45, includes signed copy of A YEAR WITH THE SEALS
603-436-2400