The Best Events Happening in November

The NH Jingle Bells Winery Tour is back for another year of fun starting November 14.

October 31- November 1
Holiday Craft Fair
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this annual craft fair! There will be 90 fabulous arts & crafts exhibitors displaying a variety of media for great holiday gifts! Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Road, Tilton, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.; joycescraftshows.com

November 4
Gather and Glow: Mini Facials, Skincare and Wine Tasting
Join Olivia from The Olive Branch Medspa for an evening of skincare, education and a little self-care at Wine on Main. Everyone will be treated to mini facials with premium products to make your skin glowy and fabulous. Learn about the amazing Marini Skin Solutions, experience the products for yourself, and discover how the Skin Care Management System with Reboot PDRN Serum can help you simplify your skincare routine and transform your skin. Harnessing the power of key technologies like Vitamin C, peptides, growth factors, AHA and BHA exfoliators, advanced hydrators and sunscreen, the products target major skin concerns like fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, hyperpigmentation, imperfections, redness, volume, and laxity for truly unmatched results! Receive product samples and get deep discounts, and enjoy a wine tasting with 4 wines from around the world and light snacks throughout the evening. 21+, $55, 6:30 -8 p.m., Wine on Main, 9 N. Main St., Concord; wineonmainnh.com

November 6–8
Green Threads Resale Pop-Up
Green Threads returns to Bird Dog Cider for a weekend of curated resale shopping featuring thousands of new and gently loved women’s clothing from favorite premium brands. Most items are priced at just $5, $10 or $20, averaging 80–90% off retail. Shoppremium denim, boutique finds, outerwear, holiday-ready pieces, shoes, accessories and more. Green Threads is made possible with support from The Wear House in Portsmouth and Dogwood Dell Consignment in Exeter, with New Moon in Durham returning as our featured in-person guest vendor. The November event will benefit The Chase Home in Portsmouth. Friday, Nov. 6 | 5–7 PM: VIP Early Access with a glass of cider, light apps and first dibs on the racks. $20 ticket required.Saturday, Nov. 7 | 10 AM–4 PM: Main Event, free admission. Sunday, Nov. 8 | 9–11 AM: Final Inventory Blowout, Bird Dog Cider, 150 Bayside Road, Greenland;Instagram: @greenthreadspopup/ Nonprofit partner: chasehome.org

November 7-8
Exeter Fall Art Tour
Spend a weekend touring downtown Exeter, enjoying arts of all kind! From fine arts and crafts, galleries, studios and more, this fall tour is an art lover’s dream! Exeter, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; exeterfallarttour.com

November 14
Celebrating 250 Years Series:  1863 Thanksgiving on the Farm, featuring Sarah Josepha Hale
Come experience life in rural America as it was during the Civil War years at this evocative one-day event at the New Hampshire Farm Museum. Guides in period dress will greet you at the 1770’s cape portion of the historic Jones Homestead to showcase the cape and the 1810 addition.  In the formal 1863 dining room, the table will be set with the Jones’ family 1825 Haviland china, complete with such delectables as baked acorn squash with maple syrup and cinnamon glaze, oyster stuffing, ground cranberry orange sauce, mincemeat pie, squash pie, pumpkin pie, fowl and ham. Sample these in the 1940’s kitchen, along with homemade cornbread made from an 1800’s recipe complete with freshly made butter! Try your hand at roasting popcorn over the open fire and sip warm mulled cider. Complete your visit with a trip to the Blacksmith Shoppe and a tour of the historic Jones 1830’s barn. Tractor rides to visit our farm friendly animals grazing in their pastures will also be available as well as food for purchase. $10-15, New Hampshire Farm Museum, 1305 White Mountain Hwy, Milton; nhfarmmuseum.org

November 14- December 27
Jingle Bells Winery Tour
The NH Jingle Bells Winery Tour is back for a seventh season! Experience the wonders of the holiday season while touring through over a dozen festive wineries!  On this self-guided tour through NH wine country, tasters will receive a unique holiday ornament from each location, and enjoy a wine or spirit, along with a light bite on weekends. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win a gift basket full of assorted presents by following the Jingle Bell Winery Tour’s Facebook page and sharing, posting and commenting throughout their tour. Make sure to include @NHJingleBellsWineryTour & #NHJBWT26 to be entered. Wear your festive holiday attire, as photos are encouraged! Your ticket includes admission to the 17 participating wineries: Alpine Garden Winery, Averill House Vineyard, AV Wine Bar (Salem, NH location only), Black Bear Vineyard, Coffin Cellars Winery, Flag Hill Distillery & Winery, Gilmanton Winery, Front Four Cellars, Hermit Woods Winery, LaBelle Winery [Choose from one of two LaBelle Winery (Amherst or Derry) locations to visit], Nok Vino, Seven Birches Winery, The Summit Winery, Sweet Baby Vineyard, Triad Winery, Whippletree Winery, and White Mountain Winery. $75- $140. Weekends from 12 p.m.- 5 p.m. Locations vary. (603) 659-2949; Facebook.
New Hampshire Magazine is a proud sponsor of this event.

November 14
Home for the Holidary Gala
Presented by the Nashua Habitat for Humanity, you can enjoy an elegant evening of celebration, community, and giving back! This special night supports Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity’s mission to build safe, decent, and affordable homes for families in need across southern New Hampshire. The evening will include live and silent auctions, where you can bid on unique experiences, gift baskets, local treasures and more, live entertainment, dinner and drinks, impactful moments, and guest speaker, Tami Bonnell. Every ticket purchased, every auction item bid on and every generous donation helps to create homes, hope and brighter futures for partner families. The dress code is festive or cocktail attire. $125, 5:30- 9 p.m., Manchester Country Club, 18 S. River Rd., Bedford, 603-883-0295; nashuahabitat.org

November 15
Taylorville
Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Taylor Swift like never before! “Taylorville” is your ticket to a night filled with chart-topping hits and cherished deep cuts. This dynamic tribute band, armed with unmatched musical talent, takes you on a journey through Taylor’s iconic career. The stage comes alive with a stunning video wall production, adding a visual spectacle that complements the music perfectly. It’s a tribute that’ll make you sing, dance, and relive the magic of Taylor’s songs. Don’t miss this extraordinary homage to a pop sensation! Ticket prices vary, 4 p.m., Nashua Center for the Arts, 201 Main St., Nashua; nashuacenterforthearts.com

November 18
LaBelle Lights Season Opening
Experience LaBelle Lights; one of New England’s most magical outdoor walk-through holiday and winter-themed light displays, featuring millions of twinkling lights at LaBelle Winery in Derry, New Hampshire! Make LaBelle Lights your new holiday tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime- this event runs through January 10. Dates, times and ticket prices vary, LaBelle Winery Derry, 14 NH-111 Derry; labellewinery.com

November 19-22
“The Nutcracker”
Enjoy the magic and beauty of a timeless classic this holiday season as Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater performs The Nutcracker, based on the story by E.T.A. Hoffman with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The show opens in a 19th-century home in Germany, where a special Christmas gift is given from a mysterious and loving uncle to his young and curious niece, Clara. With delicate costumes and engaging and vivid imagery, Clara’s dream comes to life onstage at the historic Palace Theatre. This holiday classic is a tradition for the whole family to enjoy. Ticket prices and times vary, The Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester. (603) 668-5588; palacetheatre.org

November 20- December 20
“The Nutcracker” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
New Hampshire’s touring ballet company is thrilled to bring their spirited, full-length ballet of “The Nutcracker”, and premier their more contemporary and interactive “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” to a theater near you! SHB is a trauma informed touring professional ballet company and pre-professional school located in beautiful Portsmouth, and it exists to offer free trauma sensitive classes to survivors of sexual/domestic violence and trauma. Ticket prices, location and times vary, safehavenballet.org/events.

November 20-21
Bedford Women’s Club Festival of Trees
Join the Bedford Women’s Club for their 5^th Annual Festival of Trees and Holiday Market. At the festival, you’ll meet Santa, enjoy the kids craft table, shop with local vendors, see the beautiful Christmas trees to be raffled, and so much more. Admission is free and all are welcome. Friday, 4-6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Bedford Presbyterian Church, 4 Church Rd.; bedfordwomensclub.org

November 22
Form + Function Fair
Visit 3S to find inspired gifts for you and yours this holiday season. Form + Function is a curated showcase of unique, hand-crafted work by skilled artisans and makers. Shop textiles, housewares, jewelry, metal work, leather accessories, glass vases, ceramics, prints, and more at this festive event! Free, times vary, 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughn St., Portsmouth; 3sarts.org

November 27
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra ( TSO ) will celebrate its landmark 30th anniversary with a major winter tour featuring a spectacular, reimagined staging of its treasured tale, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve ,” followed by a high-energy second set. Renowned for delivering fans the ultimate “value for their dollar,” TSO pairs its legendary audio/visual experience, complete with over-the-top lasers, pyrotechnics, and special effects, with fan-friendly ticket pricing that welcomes generations of fans year after year. This event will sell out quickly, so get tickets while you can. Ticket prices vary. Shows at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester. (603) 644-5000; snhuarena.com

November 29
Holiday Paper Cutting Workshop with Dylan Metrano
Create your own original artworks during the class that can be used as your holiday cards, or as framed art for gifting to friends and family. No prior experience is necessary. Papercutting is a centuries-old art form with many different approaches and styles. Dylan will touch on its history and explore various techniques with examples of traditional and contemporary styles. $100-$115, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughn St., Portsmouth; 3sarts.org