The Best Events Happening in April

This April you can enjoy a variety of events throughout New Hampshire, from Earth Day celebrations to literary festivals to paper making

Made in NH Expo, Manchester, April 4-6

The Made In NH “Try It & Buy It” Expo is the only Expo that showcases the wide variety of quality products made right here in the Granite State. Now in its 27th year, the Expo offers exhibitors a great opportunity to meet thousands of buyers, and shoppers the chance to discover all of the unique products available right here in NH! DoubleTree by Hilton, Downtown Manchester, 700 Elm St., Manchester. buisnessnhmagazine.com

Exeter Lit Fest, Exeter, April 5

Calling all bibliophiles- this is the event of the year! The Exeter Lit Fest is back for another year to celebrate all things literature. This year, the Lit Fest is excited to host authors J. Courtney Sullivan and Dr. Tiya Miles as their featured authors! The Exeter LitFest aims to shine a spotlight on the wealth of local talent in the Exeter area as well as bringing in featured authors and poets from the region. Events at the literary festival, held in the historic Exeter Town Hall, are always free and open to all. Exeter Town Hall, 10 Front St., Exeter. exeterlitfest.org

Beginner Gardener Series: Easy to Grow Vegetables, Auburn, April 10

Learn how to start growing vegetables without getting overwhelmed. What are the “easy” vegetables to grow? How do you pick healthy plants from the garden center? What should we be observing in our gardens? All these questions, and many more, will be answered to help you maximize early successes, learn by doing, and have fun growing vegetables. If you are just starting as a gardener or need some tips to improve your basic gardening skills, you’re sure to gain some great information. This event is presented by Jason Phelps, UNH Extension Master Gardener.
$10 for NH Audubon members/Extension Master Gardeners; $15 for non-members, 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m., Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn; nhaudubon.org

Upcycle Paper Making with Larry Frates, Laconia, April 12

This workshop will provide you with the materials, tools and instructions to make your own sheets of paper. You will learn the art of creating and processing your own pulp and dipping a screen stretched across a frame into a vat of pulp made from recycled paper. You then lift the screen out of the vat. The entire process includes dipping which will yield some handmade sheets that can be used once dried and pressed. $25 non-members/ $10 members, 10 a.m.- noon, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia; prescottfarm.org

Stonyfield Organic Earth Day 5K and Fair, Londonderry, April 12

The 3.1-mile course starts and finishes in Londonderry’s West Soccer Complex and runs a big loop through one of Londonderry’s finest neighborhoods.  The finish is back in the West Soccer Complex and is just steps away from the Stonyfield Earth Day Fair. The Earth Day Fair features family-friendly entertainment, kids fun run (the Lil’ Calf Dash), beer garden and vendors.
Londonderry’s West Soccer Complex, 90 West Rd., Londonderry. milleniumrunning.com

NH Philharmonic Presents “Drawn to the Music – The Planets”, Salem, April 12-13

Drawn to the Music returns with an astronomical theme, featuring Gustav Holst’s “The Planets.” Students will create their own artistic impressions of the astronomical and mythological basis of this popular symphonic score. In addition, we will present another opportunity for the students to unleash their inner artist with interpretations of Mason Bates’ “The B Sides”, with its out of the world orchestration depicting space walks. Prices and times vary, Seifert Performing Arts Center, 44 Geremonty Dr., Salem; nhphil.org

Sunday Supper with Live Fiddle Music and Silent Auction, Troy, April 13

Enjoy a home-cooked Sunday Supper that includes everything from soup to dessert! Starters include tomato cheddar soup, tossed salad, and pumpkin fritters. Dinner will include New England pot roast with gravy, baked haddock, green beans and mashed potatoes. Dessert includes apple crisp and brownies with vanilla ice cream. Listen to live fiddle music by Randy Miller and browse and bid on silent auction items to benefit the Monadnock High School Softball.
$17-36, 5 p.m., The Inn at East Hill Farm, 460 Monadnock St., Troy; east-hill-farm.com

Discover WILD New Hampshire Day, Concord, April 19

This annual educational event from the state Fish and Game Department is jam-packed with lectures and presentations. Browse educational exhibits presented by environmental and conservation organizations from throughout the state. See live animals, big fish, and trained falcons. Try your hand at archery, casting, fly-tying, and B-B gun shooting. Watch retriever dogs in action, and get creative with hands-on craft activities for the kids. Plus, check out the latest hunting and fishing gear and gadgets. Best of all? It’s free and family friendly. Don’t miss the fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Dr., Concord. (603) 721-3421; wildlife.state.nh.us