December 31, Wolfeboro. First Night is a community-wide alcohol-free celebration of the performing arts that began in Boston in 1976 and now takes place in over 200 cities in the U.S., Canada and other nations. This year’s theme, “Starry, Starry Night,” was inspired by the Van Gogh painting of the same name. Festivities include a parade, ice sculpture, live entertainment,…
December 25, New Castle. Festive Christmas Dinner in the beautiful Wentworth and grand dining rooms is served from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., or enjoy the festive Christmas brunch in the Wentworth Dining Room, served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $44.95 per person and $16.95 for children under 12. Stay Christmas Eve or Christmas Night, with…
Wally Lamb will appear as part of the Writers on a New England Stage Series. After a nine year hiatus, this bestselling author has published his third work of fiction, “The Hour I First Believed.” As part of The Writers on a New England Stage evening, Lamb will be interviewed by Laura Knoy, NPR veteran newscaster and host of New…
This 12th annual self-guided tour goes from inn to inn in the White Mountain region. Along the way you can taste holiday cookies and candies, see gingerbread displays, find recipes, collector’s ornaments and enter to win a free overnight getaway. Tickets are $27 Tours run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com or call (800) 233-8309 for tickets and more information
Holiday house tours are a great way to get new ideas for your own seasonal decorating. Thankfully, each year there are a host of homes to tour, with the money raised going to worthy charities. Decking out your home for the holiday season is usually a boxful of tradition mixed with a bit of inspiration. Christmas would not be the…
