New Hampshire events
See what's happening across New Hampshire this weekend and upcoming, with dates, official pages, tickets, parking, and maps.
- Seacoast Touch-a-TruckPortsmouth · 2 International Drive
- Mr. Aaron’s Kids Music Fest!Concord · NH State House
- Annual Harvest Festival at Prescott Farm 2026Laconia · Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center
- NH Muscle Cars Season Closer Spooktacular Car ShowDeerfield · Deerfield Fairgrounds
- Howl-O-Ween 5KManchester · Delta Dental Stadium
Hampton Beach Seafood Festival
37th annual Hampton Beach seafood festival, $15/day, kids 12 and under free.
Laconia Biketemberfest
An outdoor event at Big House -Weirs Beach in Laconia. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.
Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair
68th annual county agricultural fair in New Boston; gate admission is cash only.
Mud Bowl Championship of Mud Football
12-team mud football tournament in North Conway, first weekend after Labor Day.
Latino Vibe Festival 2026
A local festival at Veteran's Memorial Park, Manchester, NH. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Seacoast Touch-a-Truck
A family event at 2 International Drive in Portsmouth. The organizer has the latest activity hours and entry details.
Mr. Aaron’s Kids Music Fest!
A family event at NH State House in Concord. The organizer has the latest activity hours and entry details.
Londonderry Pride
September Pride festival on the Londonderry Town Common.
Bear Brook Trail Races
From beautiful single track, to steep uphills, and of course, the magnificent blueberry fields, Bear Brook has so so much to offer no matter which of the races you choose.
Concord Color Run By Color Craze
Arts and culture at City of Concord, New Hampshire. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Call to Duty Memorial 10K & 5K
The 2026 Call to Duty Memorial 10K & 5K returns on September 12th in Coos County, New Hampshire, United States.
Fireworks - Special Shoot for Seafood Festival
Summer fireworks are held every Wednesday , on the beach at the top of B and C Streets. ALL Wednesday night fireworks shoots are always WEATHER DEPENDENT , with a rain date on the following Friday, unless otherwise noted.
Slavic Soul Party! — The Colonial
Slavic Soul Party! — The Colonial takes place at The Colonial. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
St. Joseph Hospital's Ribbon Run|Walk 5K, Step Up for Cancer Care
Our Ribbon Run|Walk 5K is held in September to help raise money to support the St. Joseph Hospital Cancer Center. This race features a beautiful trail course along the trails of Mine Falls.
Kismet Cliff Run
The Kismet Cliff Run takes place every September amidst the rugged beauty of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Choose either the Beast of the East Half-Marathon or Little Beast 5 Miler.
Kenny G in Nashua
Arts and culture at Nashua Center for the Arts. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Granite State Fair
Two-weekend September fair at the Rochester Fairgrounds, formerly the Rochester Fair.
Happy Hour Hustle 5K September
Final event in a series of 5 Thursday Evenings from May to September, presented by Millennium Running. The September Happy Hour Hustle 5K takes place at McIntyre Ski Area, and benefits Legal Aid – NH Campaign for Legal Services.
Portsmouth Community Marketplace expo & Festival
A local festival at Prescott Park in Portsmouth. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
51st Annual NH Highland Games & Festival
A local festival at Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival
51st annual Scottish Highland Games at Loon Mountain, with heavy athletics and massed bands.
Ragnar Road Reach the Beach
From the mountains to the beach, there's nothing quite like New England in the fall. If you've ever wanted to run through a postcard, this is your chance. Join us at the oldest relay on the East Coast!
David Nihill
David Nihill is scheduled at The Rex Theatre - NH in Manchester. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Foglight Festival - Presented by Vagabond's Faire
A local festival at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
SWARMIEFEST🐝 5
Arts and culture at Club Jewel in Manchester. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Leave By 9 @ Arts Alley Courtyard | September 19
Arts and culture at Arts Alley Courtyard in Concord. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Hampton Beach LED Light and Fire Show
Annual Fire Show featuring LED Light and Fire Show presented by the Boston Circus Guild* September 19, 2026 LED Light Show on the Seashell Stage at 7:30 PM Show starts at DARK Catch the glow before the fire!
North Conway Half Marathon & 5K
North Conway Half Marathon & 5K features a fast and flat New England course with early fall color in the mountains, spectacular scenery! The race starts and finishes in historic Schouler Park in North Conway Village.
Keene Pride
The Monadnock Region's first Pride festival, now its largest, with 100+ vendors and a drag show in Central Square.
Celtic Thunder in Concord
Arts and culture at Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Valhalla - Battle fest
An outdoor event at 55 Lake Street Suite 4-4, Nashua, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03060. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.
Annual Harvest Festival at Prescott Farm 2026
Annual Harvest Festival at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, Laconia, NH - pumpkin carving, hayrides, vendors, kids activities, and fall fun.
Nashua Multicultural Festival
A local festival at Le Parc De Notre Renaissance Française in Nashua. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival 2026
A local festival at Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire, USA. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
15th Annual Harvest Festival at Prescott Farm
A local festival at 928 White Oaks Rd, Laconia, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03246. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Plymouth Pride
Late-September Pride festival on Green Street in Plymouth.
NH-VT Covered Bridge Half Marathon
The NH-VT Covered Bridge Half Marathon is a beautiful, mostly flat, paved, USTAF-certified looped course in northernmost NH & VT beginning & ending at the Coos Brewing Company in Colebrook NH.
OVER 30s DAYTIME ABBA DISCO - MANCHESTER, NH ⭐
Arts and culture at Jewel Music Venue in Manchester. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Winchester Pickle Festival
28th annual pickle-themed street festival in Winchester, 10 am to 4 pm.
Clarence DeMar Marathon & Half Marathon
The Clarence DeMar Marathon was established in 1978 to honor former Keene resident Clarence DeMar.
Wings & Wheels at Concord Municipal Airport
Arts and culture at Concord Municipal Airport. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Pat Metheny in Nashua
Arts and culture at Nashua Center for the Arts. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Pat Metheny: Side Eye III+
Arts and culture at 201 Main Street, Nashua, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03060. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood is scheduled at Palace Theatre - NH in Manchester. Confirm the showtime, age rules, and entry details before you go.
Apple Harvest Day
42nd annual free harvest street festival in downtown Dover, first Saturday in October.
WinniPAWsaukee Diving Into Fall Festival
A local festival at The Alamo Texas Bar-B-Cue & Tequila Bar II in Laconia. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
DockDogs® at the Winnipawsaukee Diving into Fall Festival | Wild Card!
A local festival at 70 Endicott St N, Laconia, NH 03246-1952, United States. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Powder Keg Beer & Chili Festival
Craft beer and chili festival on Swasey Parkway in Exeter, $55 general admission.
New Hampshire Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
2026 New Hampshire Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Newfound Memorial Middle School, North Main Street, Bristol, NH, USA - NEW HAMPSHIRE MARATHONSaturday, October 3, 2026New… - October 3, 2026.
New Hampshire Marathon & Half Marathon
New Hampshire’s best kept secret for over 30 years… is the New Hampshire Marathon! Come experience the natural beauty of the North East in NH at this small, friendly and community oriented event.
Cycle Loft’s 50th Celebration MTB Ride
Arts and culture at 545 Main Dunstable Rd in Nashua. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Milford Pumpkin Festival
Free three-day Columbus Day weekend pumpkin festival on the Milford Oval.
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
Live music at 201 Main Street, Nashua, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03060. The organizer has the latest set times and entry details.
NH Muscle Cars Season Closer Spooktacular Car Show
Fall-themed season-closing car show at Deerfield Fairgrounds. Features Trunk or Treat Halloween-decorated show cars, crafters, outdoor vendors, live music, indoor Trunk or Treat displays, Kids Kar Show and Parade, seasonal.
Sandwich Fair
Columbus Day weekend agricultural fair that closes New Hampshire's fair season.
24th Annual New Hampshire Film Festival
New England's Top Film Festival. An Academy Award® qualifying festival for short films featuring independent films, panels, and special events.
New Hampshire Film Festival
24th annual Academy Award qualifying film festival across downtown Portsmouth.
Howl-O-Ween 5K
The Howl-O-Ween 5K is a dog-friendly run/walk that benefits the Animal Rescue League of NH. This is a great opportunity to get out and be active with the whole family including your dog(s).
Keene Pumpkin Festival
Community pumpkin festival in downtown Keene, distinct from the Laconia event.
HOWL-O-WEEN 5K RUN/WALK FOR THE ANIMALS! | Animal Rescue League of NH
A sports event at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.
Neko Case, Destroyer in Nashua
Arts and culture at Nashua Center for the Arts. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Delta Dental New England Half Marathon
A sports event at New Hampshire State House in Concord. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.
Laconia Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Laconia jack-o'-lantern festival, successor to the NH Pumpkin Festival.
An Evening of Alton Brown
Arts and culture at Capitol Center for the Arts - NH in Concord. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Night Before Pumpkin Fest
Arts and culture at Laconia, NH USA. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Zombie Walk
On October 23, 2026 at 7 PM, local dance studios shamble through downtown Rochester dancing to "Thriller." The walk starts at Citizens Bank, moves down North Main Street, and ends at Central Street.
Laconia Pumpkin Festival 2026
A local festival at Laconia, NH USA. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Halloween Spooktacular!
Arts and culture at 333 Valley Street, Manchester NH 03101. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Here Come The Mummies
Arts and culture at 201 Main Street, Nashua, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03060. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Pumpkin Fest @ 3:00, 4:30 & 6:00 PM
Arts and culture at Downtown Laconia. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
ACOTAR Book 6 Midnight Release
Arts and culture at Bookery Manchester. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Donut Dash - NH Sneaker Brigade
5TH ANNUAL DONUT DASH!!! **** Special Spooky Dash**** 5k fun walk/run Walkers will start at 9:00 AM and runners at 9:15 AM. Chip timing will be provided for the runners only.
Portsmouth Halloween Parade
Grassroots Halloween costume parade through downtown Portsmouth, always October 31.
Howlin’ Halloween Dead Concert
Live music at Downtown Nashua. The organizer has the latest set times and entry details.
Registration Now Open for the Forest Society's 2026 Five Hikes Challenge
Choose five hikes, pack your favorite trail snacks, and hit the trail! Our annual 5 Hikes Challenge invites you to explore new places, reconnect with nature, and experience some of New Hampshire's most remarkable landscapes.
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
On the night of September 19, 1961, Betty and Barney Hill drove through New Hampshire's White Mountains on their way back to Portsmouth from their honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls and Montreal.
Béla Fleck, Mark Schatz, Michael Cleveland in Concord
Arts and culture at Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
PBR Unleash the Beast - Friday
Arts and culture at Elm St Manchester Nh. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Race Through New Hampshire 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 - Now Only $20!
The Race Through New Hampshire 1M, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 - Now Only $20! is on Sunday February 1, 2026 to Thursday December 31, 2026. It includes the following events: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, and Marathon.
Glendi Greek Festival
Three-day Greek food and cultural festival at Manchester's St. George Cathedral.
