The Best Events Happening in January
This month brings a variety of events, from ice castles to snowshoeing to a chance to see one last magical Christmas light display that will blow your own away
It’s easy to sit indoors by a cozy fire, but if you’re feeling a little too warm and hankering for some outdoor adventure, look no further. In these frigid months, grab a warm coat and mittens and head out to experience the frozen Granite State.
Guided Snowshoeing Tours, Intervale, Saturdays throughout January and February
Spend a few hours of your morning with a relaxing guided snowshoeing walk along the East Branch and Saco rivers. Learn about the trees and wildlife, and search for animal tracks while brushing up on basic snowshoeing technique and bushwhacking skills. crosscountryskinh.com
Ice Castles, North Woodstock, throughout January
The Ice Castles in North Woodstock is an unforgettable winter creation that brings fairy tales to life. The structure is built entirely by hand using hundreds of thousands of icicles “grown” by professional artists. The castle includes LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, carved ice tunnels, slides and fountains. Dates and times vary, and are weather dependent. icecastles.com
Disney on Ice Presents: Mickey’s Search Party, Manchester, January 9 through January 12
Mickey’s Search Party is bringing the magic to guests through dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air. This adventure delivers compelling storytelling through multi-leveled production numbers, so be prepared to join this magical search and help unlock an epic journey! Times and ticket prices may vary, SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester; snhuarena.com
Sarah Silverman: Postmortem Tour, Concord, January 22
The two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian, actress, writer and producer is coming back to her home state for one night, and one night only! As part of her “Postmortem Tour,” Silverman will be stopping to perform stand-up at the Capitol Center for the Arts. She also continues to host her critically acclaimed, weekly podcast,
The Sarah Silverman Podcast, which relaunched on October 19 through Lemonada on all platforms and TBS’ Stupid Pet Tricks, an expansion of the famous David Letterman late night segment. Sarah also appeared in Netflix’s Emmy-nominated
Maestro, a biopic on the life of composer Leonard Bernstein, where she portrayed Bernstein’s sister Shirley. Silverman grew up in New Hampshire and attended New York University for one year. In 1993 she joined Saturday Night Live as a writer and feature performer and has not stopped working since. 8 p.m., Ticket Prices Vary, Chubb Theatre at CAA, 44 S. Main St., Concord. ccanh.com
Concord Winterfest, Ice Carving Competition and Food Truck Festival, Concord, January 24- January 25
Now it its seventh year, Concord Winterfest is bigger than ever! Enjoy watching New England’s talented ice carvers compete on the state house lawn, while warming up with delicious array of local food trucks. Friday, 3 p.m.- 9 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Downtown Concord. intownconcord.org
Winter Fest Weekend, Troy, January 31- February 2
Enjoy a luxurious weekend at The Inn at East Hill Farm. Your stay will include two nights lodging, six meals, scheduled activities (like glass painting, snowshoeing, sledding and more), and use of the indoor pool, hot tub and sauna! You will also have access to free skis, skate and snowshoes rentals all weekend. Please call to book your reservation. Prices vary. The Inn at East Hill Farm, 460 Monadnock St., Troy. east-hill-farm.com. 1-(800) 242-6495
New Hampshire Sanctioned and Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition, Gotham, January 31- February 2
Hosted by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and held at the Great Glen Trails/ Mt. Washington Auto Road, this event is one you won’t want to miss. Watch as teams sculpt throughout the weekend turn snow into incredible works of frozen art. With scavenger hunts and activities for kids, and plenty of outdoor activities (like cross country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing), this is the weekend to celebrate all things snow! Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Rd., Gorham, jacksonnh.com
32nd Annual Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest, North Conway, January 31- February 2
Eagerly anticipated by climbers, this event is considered to be one of the country’s premier climbing events! It is a celebration of ice climbing and winter mountaineering, and the people that make it a part of their lives. It continues to provide a great opportunity for those attending to network, socialize, try new gear and participate in multiple day courses, one-day technical clinics and privately guided climbs. The Mount Washington Valley is one of the finest waterfall ice climbing destinations in North America. Each year the festival offers a variety of skills-based clinics and exciting slide shows with featured climbers and guides from the New England area and around the world. All clinics (unless otherwise noted) meet at 8 a.m. at Ledge Brewing Company. mwv-icefest.com
