The Best Events Happening in January
This month brings a variety of events, from ice castles to can't miss festivals and more
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 and February
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
20th Annual Winter Wine Spectacular to Benefit NH Food Bank, January 22, Manchester
The New England Winter Wine Spectacular, the premier event of New Hampshire Wine Week is New England’s largest showcase of wine! This amazing event that benefits the New Hampshire Food Bank features over 1,700 wines–paired with a variety of delicious food from some of the best restaurants from around New Hampshire. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with exclusive access to top global wine brands, meet renowned winemakers, and dive into the art of food and wine pairing and so much more. Ticket prices vary, 6 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton, 700 Elm St., Manchester; eventbrite.com
Black Ice Pond Hockey Tournament, January 23-25, Concord
3 days, 8 rinks, 8 divisions- all hockey. The 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship and Festival has become one of the largest outdoor winter events in New Hampshire. The event hosts 95 teams and close to 700 hockey players that participate in the Black Ice, along with activities, bonfires, a rock wall, live entertainment, food trucks and more. The event will also include youth hockey teams from New Hampshire playing in the Shinny Classic. The Black Ice’s mission is to maintain and expand ice skating and recreational opportunities while preserving hockey history and creating new interest for the game we love. White Park, 1 White St., Concord. blackicepondhockey.com
Concord Winter Fest, January 24, Concord
Now it its eighth year, Concord Winterfest is bigger than ever! Enjoy watching New England’s talented ice carvers compete on the state house lawn, and warm up with delicious array of local food trucks. For a sneak peek at the carving, you can watch them being carved live at the state house on Friday, January 23, from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Downtown Concord. intownconcord.org
Los Lobos: Disconnected, January 30, Keene
It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness. Beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather, hearts. Cinco corazones. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others, working for peace and justice, penning some of the most literate and important music of their time, transforming the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. As their liner notes put it, quite simply: “Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo, Louie Pérez, Jr., Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, Steve Berlin.” $45-$65, 7:30 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene; thecolonial.org
