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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.

Arts & Crafts Shows Food Trucks Literary Music Science & Nature Storytelling
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Arts & Crafts Shows

Hampton Falls Craft Festival

Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025 4 Lincoln Ave. Hampton Falls, NH 03844

Mark your calendars for a weekend of creativity, craftsmanship, and community at the 17th Annual Hampton Falls Craft Festival, taking place on the scenic Hampton Falls Town Common. This beloved event brings together an impressive selection of over 75 juried artisans from across New England, offering a delightful showcase of American-made arts, crafts, specialty foods, and more! This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat. 10-5 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Autumn Craft Festival on the Lake

Oct 4, 2025 - Oct 5, 2025 312 Daniel Webster Hwy Meredith, NH 03253

Embrace the colors, flavors, and creativity of the season at the 26th Annual Autumn Craft Festival on the Lake, happening at the scenic Mill Falls Marketplace. Nestled along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, this beloved festival welcomes visitors for a weekend of handmade artistry, seasonal delights, and festive fun. This event is FREE and open to the public, rain or shine!
Sat. 10-6 / Sun. 10-4
Free

Food Trucks

1st Annual Budweiser Brewery Food Truck Festival!

Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025 221 Daniel Webster Hwy Merrimack, NH 03054

Get Ready for the 1st Annual Budweiser Brewery Food Truck Festival! Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12:00 PM-6PM, at the Budweiser Brewery Experience in Merrimack, NH, for an unforgettable day filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great vibes! Foodies Rejoice: Enjoy mouth-watering dishes from the best food trucks, featuring cuisines from around the globe! Artisan Shopping: Discover unique treasures and handcrafted goods. Cold Brews Await: Sip on refreshing Anheuser-Busch beverages to complete your experience. This event is the perfect outing to bring your friends and family together for an incredible day of great food and good times. Don’t forget to come hungry! Don't wait – snag your half-off General Admission Tickets now! Advance tickets are just $5 with prices increasing to $10 at the gate. Remember, festivals are rain or shine – so come prepared for a fantastic time, no matter the weather!
12 - 6 PM
$5-$20
781-956-3832

Literary

NH Book Festival

Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 4, 2025 S. Main St Concord, NH

Join us in downtown Concord, NH, for a vibrant celebration of books and ideas! Featuring more than 50 nationally recognized authors and poets, the New Hampshire Book Festival is a weekend full of inspiration, conversation, and community. It's supported by ticketed keynote events for schoolchildren, adults and families. Experience live presentations, engaging panels, and book signings that connect readers and writers in meaningful

Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just discovering the joy of books, the NH Book Festival offers something for everyone. Come celebrate the power of stories and the connections they create.
9:00AM-6:00PM
Free panels; $28, $55, or $80/ticket for keynotes

Music

Tanjo & Crow EP Release Concert

Aug 29, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025 16 Hardy Lane Boscawen, NH 03303

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as we celebrate the release of Tanjo & Crow’s highly anticipated EP, crafted during their 2024 residency at Avaloch Farm Music Institute.

Experience their new songs live—intimate, heartfelt, and full of the artistry that took shape in the inspiring setting of Avaloch Farm. This special concert isn’t just a performance—it’s a celebration of their creative journey, with 100% of proceeds going directly toward the recording and production of the EP.

Come be part of the music, the story, and the moment.

7:30PM
$20

Science & Nature

Discover Squam Cruises

May 17, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025 23 Science Center Road Holderness, NH 03245

Cruise on this pristine lake where nature reigns, this unforgettable guided tour has something new to delight everyone. Learn about the natural history of Squam Lake, look for majestic Bald Eagles, and listen for the haunting call of Common Loons. Hear about the people who have lived on its rocky shores surrounded by scenic mountains for over 5,000 years.
Daily 1:00PM-2:30PM
$28-$32
603-968-7194

Raptor Migration Celebration

Sep 20, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 23 Science Center Road Holderness, NH 03245

Fall is a season of transition and many animals are on the move to wintering grounds. Join us for migratory raptors presentations at Up Close to Animals in the amphitheater. Learn about where our raptor species go each winter, how long it takes them to get there, and why they return. Do not miss special Raptor Encounters by the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) throughout the day, featuring a flight demonstration with their raptor ambassadors.
10 am - 4 pm
Included with trail admission.
603-968-7194

Storytelling

Stories Alive Homeschool Program (ages 5-8)

Sep 10, 2025 - Oct 1, 2025 14 Hancock Street Portsmouth, NH 03801

Stories Alive Homeschool Program venture into the past using books as the time machine! Each day of this class begins with a lively picture book about an amazing individual or historical event, which sets the scene for expeditions through Strawbery Banke’s gardens, houses, and grounds. Kids will activate their imaginations by meeting role players, playing games, and making historical crafts. Activities will include examining fossils, science experiments, simulation games, and more! Campers will bring home their picture book filled with artwork, recipes, and great memories at the end of this action-packed series of classes. Designed for ages 5–8.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$80 for one child, 10% off for each additional child
603-433-1100