Arts & Culture

10 Things to Do in NH this weekend: Mend, make, and master new skills from Dublin to Tamworth

New Hampshire Public Radio | By Zoë Mitchell

Published November 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM EST

Graylag Nature Preserve is hosting a free Primitive & Camp Skills Workshop this Saturday, Nov. 8.

Plus, catch The Breakfast Club’s 40th anniversary screening, or meet owls in Exeter.

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For even more events, visit NHPR's community calendar. And don't forget to check the New Hampshire forecast before you head out.

North Country

Hand-Stamped Ring Dish Workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Littleton Studio School. This is a beginner friendly workshop. More details. ($40 covers registration and materials)
The Breakfast Club is showing at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at The Colonial Theatre in Bethlehem. The film is celebrating its 40th anniversary. More details. (Tickets are $10 for members, $13 for non-members)

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Currier Museum
Joyce Kozloff, Tut's Wallpaper, 1979, Silk, 45 x 102 inches (114.3 x 259.1 cm) Collection of Norma Canelas Roth and William Roth

Southern Tier

Embellish Me Opening Party from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Currier Museum in Manchester. Join founding artists of the Pattern & Decoration movement for a first look at the new exhibition, Embellish Me: Works from the Collection of Norma Canelas Roth and William Roth. The full exhibition is on display until March 15, 2026. More details. (Tickets are $25)

Seacoast

Owls of New England from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, at The Word Barn in Exeter. Join Tailwinds educators to meet raptors and owls from across New England. More details. (Tickets are $25, children under 10 are free)

Lakes Region

Hibernate, Migrate, Adapt: Belknap Woods from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, in Center Harbor. This guided, all-ages hike promises a chance to explore “what wild NH residents do to survive winter.” Registration is required. More details. (Free)
Creative Sewing Workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Remick Museum & Farm in Tamworth. People of all skill levels will have a chance to brush up on sewing machine basics, explore hand-stitching, or craft a small item using recycled denim. More details. (Free, with a suggested donation $5)

People of all skill levels can brush up on skills on Saturday, Nov. 8, in Tamworth.

Monadnock Region

MacDowell Downtown: Slicing Time with Animator and Visual Artist Danski Tang begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Monadnock Center for History & Culture in Peterborough. Tang will present a selection of work exploring themes of cultural indoctrination and body autonomy, followed by a discussion on her creative process. Registration is strongly encouraged. More details. (Free)
Book Repair Workshop at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Dublin Public Library. Participants should bring their own well-loved book to mend. More details. (Free)

Bonus: Open Mic at Nova Arts from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, benefiting Keene Mutual Aid. Those hoping to perform should sign up in advance. More details. ($5 suggested donation)

Merrimack Valley

Primitive & Camp Skills Workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Graylag Nature Preserve in Pittsfield. Participants will learn about fire building, shelter-making from found natural materials or tarps, and basic rope-making. Open to anyone over age 16, or over age 12 with an adult. Registration is required. More details. (Free)

Upper Valley

Ski Movie Night at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 at The Livery in Sunapee. Enjoy Matchstick’s latest film, After the Snowfall. More details. (Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children 13 and under)