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Events Calendar - 2020

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. Weather is no problem; lots of things to do happen indoors.
Be sure to check out the listings of year-round Fairs & Festivals throughout New England. See also, Great Things to Do.

COVID-19 and social distancing have required the temporary shut-down of many of our favorite entertainment venues and live events and festivals in New England. We are watching all calendars closely, and as soon a live, public events return, we will post the information on this page.

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

Car Shows Children & Families Comedy Music
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Car Shows

Cruise the Mountains Weekend With NH Muscle Cars -- Littleton NH

Apr 24, 2021 - Apr 25, 2021 See description below Littleton, NH

NH Muscle Cars's Cruise the Mountains weekend cruise and car show come to Littleton. Rain date is May 1 if needed. This event will feature a cruise to Littleton on Saturday; a car show at the Littleton Elks Club; a cruise-in at the Elks Lodge Saturday evening; continental breakfast Sunday morning; cruise returning South on Sunday
See website for details
Free for spectators

Children & Families

Mother's Day Tours at Strawbery Banke Museum -- Portsmouth NH

May 9, 2021 - May 9, 2021 Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH

Join Strawbery Banke for a Mother’s Day tour celebrating Puddle Dock families and their matriarchs. During these one-hour guided tours you will visit three historic houses and costumed role players. Meet Mary Rider, a savvy 19th-century business woman; enjoy the Victorian house of Sarah Goodwin, and explore the home of Sarah Shapiro, an early 20th-century Ukrainian immigrant.
One-hour, guided tours departing every 30-minutes. The last self-guided tour departs at 3 PM. Limited tickets are available for each guided tour. Advanced ticket purchase strongly encouraged. ;
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Adults, $15; children ages 5-17) $10; children under age 5 free; ticket required.

Comedy

Juston McKinney & Carolyn Plummer with Great Waters – Moultonborough NH

Aug 6, 2021 - Aug 6, 2021 Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Road / Route 171, Moultonborough, NH

Juston and Carolyn are probably the funniest people in New Hampshire. McKinney was born in Portsmouth and Plummer is a Wolfeboro native. NH Magazine wrote that no one really ‘gets’ New England humor like Juston McKinney.” Plummer pulls material from the monotony of the life of every man; and she does it well. To Plummer the big moments are easy; it’s existence that’s so hard and so ridiculous. Tickets.
7:30-10 p.m.

Music

Peter Cincotti with Great Waters – Moultonborough NH

Jul 17, 2021 - Jul 17, 2021 Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Road / Route 171, Moultonborough, NH

Peter Cincotti’s debut album reached #1 on the Billboard jazz charts, making 18-year old Cincotti the youngest artist ever to do so. Since then, he has performed in some of the world’s greatest theaters from Carnegie Hall to L’Olympia in Paris, and collaborated with artists from Andrea Bocelli to David Guetta. Tickets.
7:30-10 p.m.

Australian Bee Gees with Great Waters – Moultonborough NH

Jul 24, 2021 - Jul 24, 2021 Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Road / Route 171, Moultonborough, NH

It is Saturday Night Fever every night with The Australian Bee Gees Show – A Tribute to the Bee Gees. The Australian Bee Gees Show has performed to more than one million people in sold-out theaters and concert halls in more than 40 countries. Tickets.
7:30-10 p.m.

Classic Albums Live performs: The Eagles - Hotel California with Great Waters – Moultonborough NH

Jul 31, 2021 - Jul 31, 2021 Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Road / Route 171, Moultonborough, NH

The Eagles Hotel California note for note, cut for cut. This hit performance will have you dancing in the aisle and begging for more. Tickets.
7:30-10 p.m.

50 Years of Rock N Roll with Neil Berg with Great Waters – Moultonborough NH

Aug 14, 2021 - Aug 14, 2021 Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Road / Route 171, Moultonborough, NH

With a cast of expert rock & roll singers, Neil Berg tells the rarely heard stories from the 50-year history of the music that changed the world forever. From the 1940s through the glory years of the ’50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, up until MTV, Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to important stars, groups, and genres. Tickets.
7:30-10 p.m.

Kate Baldwin with Great Waters – Moultonborough NH

Aug 21, 2021 - Aug 21, 2021 Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Road / Route 171, Moultonborough, NH

Kate Baldwin was nominated for the 2017 Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as Irene Molloy in the 2017 Broadway revival of “Hello Dolly!” Baldwin’s new show, “How Did You Get This Number?,” features signature songs from her acclaimed career. Tickets.
7:30-10 p.m.

Folk Festival 2021 with Great Waters – Moultonborough NH

Aug 28, 2021 - Aug 28, 2021 Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Road / Route 171, Moultonborough, NH

This event is a nod back to Great Waters’s three-day folk festival of the past. This one-day free music festival includes The Ballroom Thieves, Susie Burke & David Surette, Co-Pilot, and the Carolyn Ramsay Band.
The Ballroom Thieves creates a unique brand of compelling and harmonious music. The group has sold out shows and played at festivals at Boston Calling, Newport Folk, Moon River, Mountain Jam, and Calgary Folk. The Carolyn Ramsay Band is a collaboration of musical talent. The CRB style of music mimics the beautiful environment, with roots in rock and folk music. Copilot is a retro pop group from Boston. The group describes its sound as Lake Street Dive, Bahamas, & The Head & The Heart getting together for a play date.Susie Burke and David Surette have made a name for themselves as one of the finest acts on the lively New England folk scene.
Tickets.
3-9 p.m.
Free