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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.
An artisan’s coop offering classes including Zen Doodle Letters, Glass Mosaics, Landscape Drawing and Pastel Painting.
Classes are taught by League of NH Craftsmen juried artists and held at the Meredith Fine Craft Gallery studio, unless otherwise noted.
Offering wine tastings, cider and Meet the Winemakers’ Winery Tour.
Offers a Loft Wine. Tasting Experience and live music.
The distillery offers private cocktail classes.
Offering brew tours and live music.
Paint while you visit!
Fall-themed, scarecrow and pumpkin stack cookies to paint-your-own while visiting Seven Birches Winery. Each cookie comes with a color palette and a brush to paint the frosting. What a great activity to accompany a glass of wine or tasting flight. Perfect for kids of all ages!
While supplies last.
n addition to our 4 acre corn maze, enjoy our sunflower field, PYO pumpkin patch, and, on select weekends, free wagon rides and live music.
Our maze opens at 8 am. The last admission is one hour before our farm closes.
Admission costs are $12 per person, with a special rate of $6 for each child aged 3 to 6. Children under 3 are free.
Our farm bakery makes all sorts of seasonal treats from apple pies to whoopie pies for you to enjoy at the farm or take home.
Shop in our farm market for soups, meat pies, quiches, entrees, and side dishes made in our farm kitchen.
The aroma of freshly made cider doughnuts from the Cider Bellies Doughnut stand at the farm has helped many people find their way out of our corn maze!
Looking for a creative night out with a side of spooky fun? Join us at Art Escape for a Halloween-themed fused glass workshop that’s part craft, part magic, and all kinds of awesome.
You’ll create a hauntingly beautiful curved glass scene featuring a glowing full moon, eerie trees, friendly ghosts, and a delightfully haunted house. The best part? We use dichroic glass for the windows and doors, giving them a shimmer that looks like they’re glowing from within. Trust us—it’s spooky and stunning.
Step back in time aboard The Miss Meredith, an elegant vintage mahogany craft available through the EKAL Activity Center at Mill Falls Resort Collection in Meredith, NH. Ideal for romantic toasts, anniversaries, or private photography sessions, this luxury private excursion departs directly from Bay Point along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee.
This fall, step aboard the newly refurbished Winnipesaukee Belle for Haunted Winnipesaukee—a 90-minute evening cruise through the darkest, most unhinged history of New Hampshire’s largest lake.
Think Lake Winnipesaukee is all sunset cocktails and serene views? Think again. Scratch just an inch below that resort finish, and the water gets remarkably dark. We’re unearthing 18 tales of local horror, bizarre history, and genuine New England lore.
Enjoy custom, sinister cocktails from Tamworth Distillery—like The Graverobber, infused with syrup tapped directly from colonial graveyard maples—plus a mid-cruise dessert break so you can stretch your legs (and calm your pulse).
The Belle’s multi-year restoration is officially complete, her steel hull is tighter than ever, and we’re 90% sure we patched all the holes
Please note: This cruise includes a live actor reading ghost stories that take place on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Calling all dachshund lovers! Dachtoberfest returns to Littleton for a fun-filled day celebrating New Hampshire’s favorite low-riding, long-bodied pups!
Enjoy a day of dachshund races, contests, vendors, food trucks, activities, and plenty of adorable wiener dogs. The festival is free and open to the public, and dogs are welcome as long as they are well-mannered and kept on a leash.
Bring the family—and your dachshund—for a fun fall day filled with dogs, community, and plenty of wiener-dog fun! 🐾🍁🌭
Watch some of the most exciting dogs in the area take to the dock and leap into the water at this action-packed DockDogs competition!
Bring the family and come cheer on dogs of all shapes, sizes, breeds, and ages as they compete in Big Air, Speed Retrieve, and other dock-diving events. It’s a fun fall event for dog lovers and spectators alike!
Sunday’s schedule includes Big Air Wave #3 at 10:00 AM, Speed Retrieve at 12:00 PM, and Big Air Finals at 2:00 PM.
🐶 Come watch the dogs fly, splash, and compete while enjoying a fun fall day in Laconia!
Join us for Trivia Night at The Loft on Monday night from 7:00–9:00 PM! Gather your team, test your knowledge across a variety of topics, and compete for prizes in a relaxed, social atmosphere! Drink specials will be available throughout the evening, arrive early to secure the best seats in the house!
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
Waterville Valley’s Fall Foliage Festival is a festive Columbus Day Weekend celebration of peak autumn in the White Mountains. The event features free family activities, live music, fireworks, fall foliage footraces, ski and snowboard sales/swaps, and outdoor activities throughout the Valley. Visitors can also enjoy the spectacular fall colors around Town Square, take a scenic chairlift ride, and explore the surrounding mountains and trails.
Celebrate fall at Loon Mountain with a three-day Oktoberfest featuring live Oompah music, German-inspired food and seasonal drinks, stein-hoisting and keg-tossing contests, and fun activities for the whole family. Enjoy axe throwing, face painting, chainsaw wood carving, and more, all surrounded by the beautiful White Mountains during peak fall foliage. Scenic gondola rides to the summit are also available for spectacular autumn views. 🍁🎶🏔️
A Must-Do since 1887! Sandwich Fair 🎡🍂
A classic New Hampshire fall tradition, the Sandwich Fair brings together agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, arts and crafts, delicious fair food, carnival rides, entertainment, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of fall while celebrating the region’s farming and community traditions. A great way to spend a fall weekend in the Lakes Region! 🍁🐄🎠
October 10–12, 2026 | Sandwich, NH
Join us for an unforgettable fall day filled with fun, flavors, and festivities at Tenney Mountain’s 4th Annual Oktoberfest Brewfest! From craft beers and hearty buffets to family-friendly games and music, there’s fun to be had for everyone. The Oktoberfest Celebration will all be happening at the Tenney Mountain Base Lodge October 10th from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Additional highlights Include:
– Multiple pours from vendors with responsible limits
– Games and contests with prizes for all ages
– Hand-crafted, Oktoberfest-themed buffet
PLEASE NOTE: Children under 6 can attend for free, but still require a ticket. If you intend on bringing a child under the age of 6, please include the ‘Under 6’ option in your order.
Adult Tasting Ticket includes beer tastings (must be 21+). All other ticket types do not allow for free vendor pours, but do give access to all the games, food, and entertainment.
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!
This is not a class. Click on the link to Add a personalized label to any 6-bottle (min) wine purchase for only $25.
The entire process may take 1-2 weeks depending on how quickly you fill out the personalization form and respond to our emails.
Wine is better when it’s in a glass YOU bedazzled yourself! Have a memorable night with friends and leave with something unique and yours. Everything you need is included, including the wine glass; just bring yourselves, and good vibes! Choose between a glass of wine, cider, mead, or a mocktail to enjoy while you work.
With the specific tools provided, this experience will be satisfying, not frustrating! However, this project requires decent fine motor skills! We will be using pencils to place rhinestones with ease and glue with a precision tip for limited mess.
You get to be as creative as you want, to create your unique design!
Bring a little New England fall to your table! In this instructor-led ceramic painting workshop, you’ll create a beautiful birch tree scene with colorful autumn leaves on your choice of an 8″ or 10″ ceramic plate.
We’ll guide you step-by-step through creating the layered background, those classic black-and-white birch trees, branches, and warm fall leaves. No painting experience needed! We’ll show you the techniques and give you plenty of room to make the design your own.
Choose an 8″ Edgeware Salad Plate for $40 or a 10″ Edgeware Dinner Plate for $50 when registering.
🍂 Fall Squam Fest 🍂
Enjoy a beautiful fall weekend on Squam Lake at Fall Squam Fest, a festive seasonal market celebrating local makers, artisans, and the community.
Browse a variety of handcrafted goods, vintage treasures, artwork, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and unique finds, while enjoying live music, delicious food, and the beautiful fall setting along Squam Lake. It’s a fun event for the whole family and a great way to enjoy the colors and atmosphere of autumn in the Lakes Region.
Come shop local, enjoy the fall scenery, grab something delicious to eat, and spend the weekend celebrating all things autumn at Squam Fest! 🍁🎶🛍️
Students will learn Zen Doodle designs and incorporate them into a fall leaf. Suzan will take the design and print four cards with envelopes, ready at the studio the following day. She will also mat your design for framing.
Cost: Sponsors $40, Non-Sponsors $55
The Halloween Masquerade Ball is the grand finale of our season — the one night where the Mount gets weird, wild, and dressed to kill (or be killed). Think three hours of cruise, costume chaos, a full buffet dinner, live entertainment, seasonal snacks and drinks, and the most unhinged costume contest in the Lakes Region.
This is not a family-friendly pumpkin patch situation. All passengers must be 21 or older.
We’re celebrating 55 years of uncommon hospitality and doing good in New Hampshire and beyond with A Taste of The Common Man at The Barn on the Pemi in Plymouth on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6 – 9 p.m.
Give us your best callbacks, costumes, and Time Warp moves—but please show some love to our historic theater and be mindful of the space and those around you. Audience participation is encouraged!
🎃 Plymouth NH Trunk or Treat 🎃
Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween evening in downtown Plymouth! Bring the kids in their favorite costumes for a festive Trunk or Treat featuring decorated vehicles, plenty of Halloween treats, and community fun. It’s a great way for local families to celebrate Halloween together in a safe and festive atmosphere.
Come dressed up, bring your treat bags, and enjoy some Halloween fun with the Plymouth community! 👻🍬🎃