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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.

Arts & Crafts Shows Dinner Food, Wine, Beer
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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.

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