Things to Do

Spooky Portsmouth

Make no bones about it, Portsmouth is a community that takes its Halloween seriously. On the last night in October, under rain or clear skies, creativity is on full display in the annual Portsmouth Halloween Parade. Streets downtown are closed…

Mountain Magic

It’s a short drive, but this loop around Mt. Washington is packed with glorious winter scenery, outdoor sports and maple sweetness. Drive it in either direction, but the best views are north through Crawford Notch and south through Pinkham.Begin where…

Chocolate and Jazz Festival

The 11th Annual Waterville Valley Chocolate and Jazz Festival takes place Saturday, August 7th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm and will feature accompaniment by the Tom Robinson Jazz Trio. The event, which takes place in Waterville Valley's Town Square, also features…

Concert for the Cure

This year’s Seacoast Concert for a Cure, an annual music festival that raises funds for breast cancer survivor support, will feature a unique lineup of national musicians with local roots. The event will feature the internationally-acclaimed band The Adam Ezra…

Lakeside Living Expo

The Lakeside Living Expo runs from July 16–18 in Gilford. The third annual expo showcases over 250 exhibits featuring everything needed, wanted or desired by lakeside living enthusiasts. This special expo invites you to a celebration of lake homes, adirondack…

Sweet Stuff

Celebrate the season for romance with three of New Hampshire’s chocolatiers, a cozy sleigh ride for two, a winery, a walk on the beach and a fireside dinner.Begin in downtown Concord, with a stop at Granite State Candy Shop, family…

A Wondrous World

Up the creek — or out on the ocean —with a paddle.Though the state’s seacoast is a scant 18 miles long, there is no shortage of opportunities for sea kayaking. Whether in the ocean or in saltwater rivers, the Granite…

An American Celebration

A real old-fashioned fabulous 4th of July with the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth! Complete with childrens' parade, traditional games and crafts, historic garden tours, music, living history, food and fun for all. The day begins at noon. Highlights include…

The Best of NH Party

New Hampshire Magazine's Best of New Hampshire Party features food and drink from 60 of the state's "Best" restaurants and businesses, plus music from the "Best" bands. One ticket buys the whole night of fun. And it's for a good…