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Holiday & New Years Events Calendar 2025-26

New England’s lively cities, snug towns, and snow-swept mountains are a perfect backdrop for holiday celebrations and traditions at the end of 2025. Come enjoy classic favorites, like stage performances of A Christmas Carol or The Nutcracker, or local traditions such as the festive lighting of the Nubble Lighthouse in Maine. Lodgings offer plenty of ways to combine a holiday getaway with pastimes like skiing, shopping, or theater-hopping.


Christmas in Stowe - Visit New England Holiday Events Calendar 2024-25

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Feast of the Seven Fishes Italian Dinner

Dec 22, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford, NH 03110

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Celebrate the cherished Italian tradition of La Vigilia with an elegant evening at Trattoria Fondi. On Monday, indulge in a five-course plated seafood feast paired with a Champagne toast, honoring the flavors and spirit of the holidays.

This exclusive three-hour dining experience captures the warmth of family, friends, and festive Italian cuisine — a perfect way to toast the season in style.

Reservations required | 21+ only | Limited seating
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Please note: Beverages (excluding coffee & tea) are not included in the ticket price but will be available for purchase.
6:00PM
💵 $125++ per person (tax and gratuity added at checkout)
603-472-2001

Children & Families

Yule Festival & Artisans Fair (A Holiday Fundraiser)

Dec 20, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025 Nashua Sheraton, 11 Tara Blvd. Nashua, NH 03063

Celebrate the season with an enchanting day of Yule-time fun, activities, and a festive Artisan Market, all while supporting a wonderful cause. This special event benefits children with special needs, with support from the Bartlett School & Assessment Center.

Admission: A small gift donation to place under the Yule Holiday Giving Tree at the entrance. Your generosity helps make the season brighter for local children in need.

Enjoy a magical day filled with:
  • Elf Treasure Hunt Game
  • Visits with the Storyteller
  • Yule Art Station to explore your artistic side
  • Artisan Market featuring creations from local artists
  • Encounters with elves and holiday characters throughout the hall
Shop for unique holiday gifts, participate in festive activities, and make memories while supporting a meaningful local cause.

For more information, call 603-321-4818.
Presented by Angie D’Anjou, Christi Brouder, and Awakening Moments Center, LLC.
10:00 am - 04:00 pm
$2 to $20
603 321-4818

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra: Family Holiday Pops! at Portsmouth High School

Dec 21, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 Portsmouth High School, 50 Andrew Jarvis Dr Portsmouth, NH 03801

A beloved annual tradition, Family Holiday Pops! delights audiences of all ages with a festive blend of music that captures the magic of the season. Perfect for families looking to get into the holiday spirit!
3:00 pm
General Admission $35; Students $15
603-686-8133

Fairs & Festivals

6th Annual Winter Solstice Soirée

Dec 18, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025 McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Insistute Drive Concord, NH 03301

Join The Nature Conservancy at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord for an evening of community, food, music, and inspiration as we celebrate nature and the longest night of the year. Free and open to all! Register and learn more at nature.org/nhsolstice.
5:00PM
Free

Music

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Dec 17, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025 23 Amherst Street Manchester, NH 03101

Experience the magic of the season with a Candlelight Concert featuring beloved Christmas classics, performed live by a string quartet in a breathtaking candlelit setting. Set inside The Rex Theatre, this intimate, multi-sensory concert brings holiday music to life under the warm glow of hundreds of candles—perfect for a festive night out with friends, family, or a special date.

General Information
  • Venue: The Rex Theatre
  • Dates & Times: Select your preferred date and time during ticket purchase
  • Duration: 60 minutes (Doors open 45 minutes before the show)
  • (Late entry is not permitted once the performance begins)
  • Age Requirement: 8+ (Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Accessibility: ADA compliant
  • Seating: Assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone
Tentative Program Highlights
Enjoy holiday favorites and seasonal classics, including:
  • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – Tchaikovsky
  • Carol of the Bells
  • O Holy Night
  • We Wish You a Merry Christmas
  • Let It Snow!
  • Feliz Navidad – José Feliciano
  • Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
  • Let It Go – Frozen
  • Last Christmas – Wham!
  • All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey …and more festive favorites.
Performers
  • String Quartet: Listeso – Boston
For group bookings (30+ guests), private concerts, FAQs, gift cards, and additional Candlelight concerts in Manchester, please visit the official event page.
6:00pm to 7:15pm
$40.05
402-249-2445