Major Home Renovation in Central New Hampshire
Click here to inquire about your remodel project

Events in Central New Hampshire

Things to Do in Central New Hampshire

Are you looking for fun events and things to do in Central New Hampshire? This page is an easy resource for you. The Lakes and Mountains region of NH is well known for enjoying the outdoors of our beautiful landscape, and there are plenty of fun things to do inside as well. Check back often to stay up to date on events in Central New Hampshire, including Meredith, Holderness, Plymouth, Waterville Valley and Lincoln.

If you are interested in theater/concerts, wine/spirits and breweries or diy art/paint studios, click on the links below to see what’s happening. Their calendars are full of fun things to do year round, both on sunny and rainy days.

See below for a calendar of special events taking place in Central New Hampshire.

Art & Paint Studios

Art Escape
Laconia, NH
A ceramic and canvas painting studio where you can schedule or walk-in and paint, use a pottery wheel or try the splatter room.
Artistic Roots
Plymouth, NH

An artisan’s coop offering classes including Zen Doodle Letters, Glass Mosaics, Landscape Drawing and Pastel Painting.

Kil'n Time Art Studio
Plymouth, NH

Paint it yourself ceramics.

League of NH Craftsmen
Meredith, NH

Classes are taught by League of NH Craftsmen juried artists and held at the Meredith Fine Craft Gallery studio, unless otherwise noted.

Wine, Spirits & Breweries

Seven Birches Winery
Lincoln, NH

Offering wine tastings, cider and Meet the Winemakers’ Winery Tour.

Hermit Woods Winery & Deli
Meredith, NH

Offers a Loft Wine. Tasting Experience and live music.

Tamworth Distilling & Lyceum
Tamworth, NH

The distillery offers private cocktail classes.

Woodstock Inn Brewery
Lincoln, NH

Offering brew tours and live music.

Twin Barns Brewing
Meredith, NH

Offering live music.

Theater & Concerts

Year Round:
Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center
Plymouth, NH
Silver Center for the Arts
Plymouth, NH
Spring/Summer/Fall:
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
Gilford, NH
Jean’s Playhouse
Lincoln, NH
Interlakes Theatre
Meredith, NH
Winter:
The Opera House in Laconia, NH

Monthly Event Calendar

January

Chris White live at the Paul Bunyan Room
January 9, 2026 | Paul Bunyan Room: 60 Loon Mountain Rd, Lincoln, NH

Enjoy live music featuring The Chris White Band, an epic acoustic rock band hailing from the NH Lakes Region. Their extensive setlist consists of a range of fun and upbeat covers including Blackstreet, Van Morrison, Tom Petty, the Meters, Dave Matthews Band, James Brown, Sublime, and Stevie Wonder to name a few. The band is also familiar with many easy going more contemporary cover songs as well such as: Ed Sheeran, the Lumineers, Otis Redding, Jack Johnson, Dispatch, Guster, Bob Marley, and Tracy Chapman.

Winter Hikes Around the Castle
January 10, 2026, January 24, 2026 | Castle in the Clouds: 586 Ossipee Park Road Moultonborough, NH

Join us on winter hikes at the Castle in the Clouds Preservation Area and learn about the history of the property and the nature you will encounter along the way. For more information about each of the hikes offered, please click on the link.

Sunday Brunch on Lake Winnipesaukee
January 11, 2026, January 18, 2026, January 25, 2026 | 281 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith, NH

Located at the Lakehouse Grille and offering both traditional brunch buffet stations and made-to-order items from the grill. Start off with some fresh-baked cinnamon rolls and a mimosa flight, Bloody Mary, or other craft cocktail from our brunch beverage menu.

Lakehouse Grille at Church Landing in Meredith serves Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost is $49 per adult and $19 for children age 12 and under.

Masquerade Murder Mystery at Pease Public Library
January 12, 2026, January 15, 2026, January 17, 2026 | Community Room Pease Public Library, 1 Russell Street Plymouth, NH

The year is 1755 and it’s Carnival season in Venice, time for the masquerade ball. A chance for rich and poor, old, and young to come together everyone to be equal for a night. But when everyone is hiding their identity, it can be hard to know who you are talking to. The question on everyone’s lips is who is the figure in red? Seen conversing with several guests but no one admits to knowing them. A glass smashes and the figure is found dead on the floor. Who were they? And why did someone want them dead? It’s your job to find out…

Registration is required. Maximum of 8 people per group/time slot. Please call the library, 603-536-2616, or email pease@peasepubliclibrary.org to reserve your day.

Whisky Wednesday at the Dam Brewhouse
January 14, 2026 | Dam Brewhouse 1323 NH-175, Campton, NH

Join us for Whisky Wednesday! We keep the beer taps off and instead we have a collection of our whiskeys to try and cocktails to enjoy!   We have a collection of bourbons that have been aged on different wood, come sample what ageing bourbon on cherry, or sassafras is like instead of American White Oak! AND we will have our ‘spirits in waiting’ our whiskeys that are still resting on oak in the barrels in our distillery. 

“Moose at Dawn” on wood, a PAINT & SIP EVENT with Lisa
January 14, 2026 | Valley Pub & Restaurant 29 Village Road, Level 1, Waterville Valley, NH, United States

Experience a fun-filled Paint & Sip Event in beautiful Waterville Valley! Come join Lisa for a 2-hour painting event that’s more than just step by step instruction! Learn techniques and painting basics for each painting and more. Feel free to express yourself! Be creative! Lisa welcomes people of ALL experience
Dueling Pianos
January 16, 2026 | BNH Stage 16 S. Main St, Concord, NH

It has been said that a dueling piano show is quite literally “the most fun one can have with one’s clothes on!”

Torchlight Parade at Loon Mountain
January 17, 2026 | Loon Mountain, Lincoln, NH

Activities

Snowcat Rides: Snowcats of all different sizes will be on hand, and can fit up to 2 (maybe 3) people per ride. Loon team members will be there to assist you.

Snowcat rides start at 4:30PM. Available to the first 300 people in line.

Snowcat rides are free. Donations to the Loon Mountain Area Community Fund are accepted.


Torchlight Parade & Fireworks

Watch a team of skiers and snowboarders glide down and light up the slopes. Be on the lookout for the bright bird on the mountain, too.

The parade starts at 6:45PM, and immediately following the parade will be a grand finale of fireworks.


Face Painting

In the Governor Adams Lodge

Fused Glass Winter Landscape
January 17, 2026 | Art Escape, 636 Union Ave, Laconia, NH

Looking for a cozy, creative way to celebrate the season? Join us at Art Escape this December for our Fused Glass Winter Landscape Workshop! You’ll design your own sparkling snowy scene — complete with frosty birch trees, rolling blue hills, and a glowing winter moon. Our instructor will guide you step-by-step through layering and shaping glass to create depth, shimmer, and texture. No experience needed — just bring your imagination (and maybe a friend or two)!

$45 Includes 6″ glass project (Stands are sold separate.)

BYOB

“Winter Wonderland”, a PAINT & SIP EVENT with Lisa
January 19, 2026 | Kalki Indian Restaurant 41 Village Rd, Waterville Valley, NH
Experience a fun-filled Paint & Sip Event in beautiful Waterville Valley! Join Lisa for a 2-hour painting event that’s more than just step by step instruction! Learn techniques and painting basics for each painting and more. Feel free to express yourself! Be creative! Lisa welcomes people of ALL experience levels!
Handbuilt Stoneware Butter Dish
January 24, 2026 | Art Escape, 636 Union Ave, Laconia, NH

Create something you’ll actually use and love in this relaxed, hands-on clay experience. Using easy, beginner-friendly methods and texture rollers, you’ll design and build your own custom handbuilt butter dish. No wheel, no experience needed. Just a fun, creative escape. Your butter dish will be made from durable stoneware, designed for everyday use and built to last.  About 2 weeks after class, your butter dish will be ready to paint. You’ll return during walk-in hours to add decorative details, and we’ll handle the final firing so your piece is finished and ready for everyday use.

 

Keep The Heat On Wild West Fundraiser
January 28, 2026 | Common Man Inn 231 Main St, Plymouth, NH

Join us to raise funds for Plymouth Area Community Closet’s fuel assistance program. The night features a fabulous silent auction, great raffle prizes, a grand buffet dinner prepared and donated by over a dozen local restaurants, and live music and dancing.
It’s a Wild West theme this year, so round up your boots and cowboy hat and get in on the fun.
This event sells out! Get your tickets here:
http://bit.ly/KTHOTickets2026

Beer Making 101
January 29, 2026 | Last Chair Brewery, 5 NH-25, Plymouth, NH

Calling all craft beer enthusiasts! Join us at Last Chair Brewery for Beer Making 101. The brewers from Last Chair take us through the grains to beer process. There will also be samples for you to try. Must be at least 21 years old. Registration is required.

SKIN THE MOON at Waterville Valley Ski Resort
January 30, 2026 | Waterville Valley Ski Resort

SKIN UP VALLEY & OBLIVION | SKI DOWN UNDER THE MOON

Join us for a one-of-a-kind moonlit ski adventure! Begin your evening at 5:00 PM by skinning up Valley Run and Oblivion under the glow of the night sky. Upon reaching the summit, enjoy live music, appetizers, and a cash bar at the Schwendi Hütte. Then, at 8:15 PM, experience the thrill of skiing down under the moonlight.

COST: $75 per person

Hurry! Space is limited – contact leah@thereycenter.org to register!

16th Annual New England Pond Hockey Classic
January 30, 2026, January 31, 2026, February 1, 2026 | Lake Winnipesaukee Church Landing, 281 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith, NH

The Pond Hockey Classic embraces the essence of a sport built upon cold winters and frozen ponds, here on Lake Winnipesaukee. Each year since 2010, we unite to celebrate a sport in its most authentic form.
We lace up our skates and hit the ice for three days of outdoor hockey and cold beers.
Over 275 teams compete in 500+ games across 26 rinks, bringing our sport back to the basics.

February

Leave a Review