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Lakes Region
- Hanukkah Feast: a Hands-on Cooking Class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Gilmanton Community Church. Learn to make latkes, noodle kugel, and other celebratory Jewish dishes. More details. ($60 registration fee)
InTown Concord
Merrimack Valley
- Midnight Merriment begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, in Concord. This annual event invites people to enjoy holiday traditions and explore Concord businesses late into the night. More details. (Free)
- Christmas at Canterbury begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Canterbury Shaker Village. Activities include a holiday-themed tour of the village, wreath making and a concert featuring the Symphony NH Quartet. More details. (Price per activity varies)
Monadnock Region
- Charlie Brown Christmas with Heather Pierson Trio from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey. More details. (Tickets are $25, children 12 and under are $10)
- Pine Hill Holiday Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at High Mowing School in Wilton. The fair will feature artisan goods, children’s activities, live music, and food. An adult-only shopping evening is also planned on Friday, Dec. 5, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. More details. (Free)
- An Evening with Ken Burns: The American Revolution from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, at The Colonial Theatre in Keene. Filmmaker Ken Burns will present clips from his new documentary and take questions from audience members. More details. (Tickets are $22 for members, $25 for non-members)
Before you go: Catch up on our recent conversation with Ken Burns about his new film!
North Country
- Snow Dance from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Cannon Mountain Ski Lodge in Franconia. Festivities include live music, a silent auction and more to raise money for Mt. Eustis Ski Hill. More details. (Tickets are $30, children under 10 are free)
- The Muppet Christmas Carol begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Colonial Theatre in Bethlehem. Enjoy a free screening of this classic film. Pajamas encouraged. More details. (Free)
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Seacoast
- Strawbery Banke’s Candlelight Stroll kicks off for the season on Friday, Dec. 5, in Portsmouth. This year’s theme is Midwinter Melodies. More details. (Ticket prices vary)
Southern Tier
- Merrymaking on West Merrimack from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, in Manchester. This holiday focused festival will feature local musicians, food trucks, and interactive activities for all ages. More details. (Free)
- Francestown European-Style Christmas Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Town Hall. Attendees can expect traditional German food, a visit from Santa, and an opportunity to shop for holiday gifts. More details. (Free)
Upper Valley
- ‘Tis the Season: Lebanon’s Downtown Winter Celebration from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Colburn Park and River Valley Community College. Attendees can enjoy hot cocoa, musical performances from local students, and the annual tree lighting ceremony. More details. (Free)
