NH New Year's Eve Events
No matter what you're looking to do in the final moments of 2025, we’ve got you covered with fun events and activities to bid the year adieu.
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Farms
Get into the holiday spirit by visiting a local Christmas tree farm with your family. Here’s a look at our favorite cut-your-own tree farms in the Granite State.
Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? We invite you to browse through great gift ideas from fashion and specialty food to games and relaxing spa experiences.
Events and Things To Do
NH New Year's Eve Events
No matter what you're looking to do in the final moments of 2025, we’ve got you covered with fun events and activities to bid the year adieu.
NH Jingle Bells Winery Tour
On weekends from November 15 to December 28, taste wines or spirits at each stop along this festive self-guided tour of 15 local wineries.
Vintage Christmas Events in Portsmouth
Get your holiday fix at the many festive Vintage Christmas events happening throughout December 2025 in Portsmouth.
Popping With the Sounds of Holiday Cheer
There's no need to travel outside New Hampshire for first-rate holiday pops symphony and choral performances. Here's the schedule for 2025
Food & Drink
Just Desserts
Tis the season to preheat, decorate and devour. From cakes to pudding to cookies, Yankee Magazine Senior Food Editor Amy Traverso’s Christmas recipes will be sure to give you the sweetest of all the seasons.
Thanksgiving Dinners You Don't Have to Cook
Can't or don't want to cook this Thanksgiving? These NH restaurants, hotels, country inns and caterers will take care of the big turkey meal with minimal effort on your part. Here's what's happening for Thanksgiving 2024.
How To Source a Local Thanksgiving
Once upon a time people created a Thanksgiving table from what they raised — if you don't happen to live on a farm, no worries. Here's a list of resources for sourcing a local dinner.
Easy Cocktail Recipes For Holiday Entertaining
Spread holiday cheer with these delicious and lively spirits
Do-It-Yourself Hot Chocolate Bar
We invite you to belly up to the bar (the cocoa bar, that is)
Shopping & Gifting Ideas
Upcoming Holiday Markets in NH
Shop small and support local artists this holiday season at these upcoming holiday markets in New Hampshire
The Art of the Thrift
Secondhand and consignment shops in New Hampshire support sustainability, creativity and local communities
Our Favorite Spots for One-Stop Shopping (Christmas Style)
Looking for a place to stop and shop for everyone on your shopping list? Here’s a roundup of our favorite stores selling NH-made products to get you started on the right track.
Gift Ideas for Shoe Lovers
From boots to slippers to sneakers and even your own custom shoe ware, these NH shops make shoes that will keep your feet warm and happy (and even stylish) this winter season.
Gift Ideas for Tea and Coffee Lovers
Whether they prefer seasonal drinks, like pumpkin spice lattes and peppermint mochas, stick to strictly black coffee all year, or go for less-caffeinated teas, there are a plethora of options.
New Hampshire Holiday Greeting Cards
Put actual pen to actual paper this holiday season with these local greeting cards.
Gift Ideas for Foodies
A visit to one of these local shops comes with (delicious) rewards for the gift-giver
Holiday Decor and Decorating Tips and Ideas
Wrapped Up with Style
Streamline a Christmas chore with an easy-to-assemble wrap room that churns out packages with the skill of an elf
Holiday Décor for Your Door
Make your own wreaths that last through the yuletide season and into the new year.
’Tis the Season for New Hampshire-made Music
Here are a handful of New Hampshire artists who have new music perfect for gift-giving this holiday season.
Merry Mantels
Design expert Matthew Mead styled three different mantels for the holidays — from classic to modern, find inspiration for your home here.
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