Special Events

Magic Foods Restaurant Group actively participates in and hosts events that showcase and celebrate our culinary innovations. Our individual restaurants hold both on-site and on-location special events throughout the year. Some of these include Canoe Restaurant & Tavern’s Piscataqua Oysterpalooza at the Seacoast Science Center, and the Winter Fest at O Steaks & Seafood. We regularly host events like the exclusive wine dinners, the Buck-a-Shuck Summer oyster special, and blues music musicians to suit a variety of tastes and interests.

Check back often to find out about upcoming happenings at each of our restaurants – from Center Harbor and Concord, to Laconia, Sunapee, and Wolfeboro – and on-location at various events across New Hampshire.

 

Teen Craft: Vision Boards

01/07/2025 - 01/31/2025 - 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Teen Craft: Vision Boards

Best for ages 9-18. Create a Vision Board to manifest your dreams at Laconia Public Library!

Click here to read more.

Neal Family Vineyards Wine Dinner at O Steaks & Seafood Laconia

01/22/2025 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Neal Family Vineyards Wine Dinner at O Steaks & Seafood Laconia

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of fine wine and exquisite cuisine!

Click here to read more.

Sarah Silverman: Postmortem

01/22/2025 - 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Sarah Silverman: Postmortem

Sarah Silverman is a two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer.

Click here to read more.

Climate Change Educator Workshop

01/23/2025 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Climate Change Educator Workshop

New Hampshire Project WET, Project WILD, and the Lake Sunapee Protective Association are offering a teacher professional development workshop about climate, water, wildlife, and resilience. Workshop is designed for middle and high school teachers (formal, non-formal, and homeschool) who want to incorporate climate activities and discussions into their lessons.

Click here to read more.

Care Giver Cafe Pop-Up!

01/23/2025 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Care Giver Cafe Pop-Up!

Cornerstone VNA Caregiver Cafe Thursday, Jan. 23 @ 1:00- 2:00 pm Beaver Room Join Cornerstone VNA as we introduce our newest Caregiver Cafe to support Wolfeboro area family caregivers. If you are a family caregiver, please come for an afternoon of support, education, and conversation. No registration required.

Click here to read more.

Paper Airplanes

01/25/2025 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Paper Airplanes

Best for ages 6-12. In this program we will try different kinds of paper and models to find out how to make the best paper airplane. Join in the Selig Storytime Room to build your own airplanes and launchers. We will see who can get their airplane to fly the farthest! No sign-ups required.

Click here to read more.

2025 Concord NH Winter Fest, Ice Carving Competition & Food Truck Festival

01/25/2025 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
2025 Concord NH Winter Fest, Ice Carving Competition & Food Truck Festival

Join in on Friday, January 24, for captivating ice-carving demonstrations and the chance to meet some of New England’s most talented ice sculptors.

Click here to read more.

The Conniption Fits

01/25/2025 - 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Conniption Fits

Welcome to The Conniption Fits event at Newfound Lake Inn!

Click here to read more.

Drop in Cribbage

01/27/2025 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Drop in Cribbage

Drop In Cribbage at the Wolfeboro Public Library Mondays from 1 pm to 3 pm

Click here to read more.

16th Annual New England Pond Hockey Classic

01/31/2025 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
16th Annual New England Pond Hockey Classic

Each year since 2010, people unite to celebrate a sport in its most authentic form. They lace up their 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 the sport back to the basics.

Click here to read more.

40th Annual Ski and Ride-A-Thon

02/01/2025 - 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
40th Annual Ski and Ride-A-Thon

Get ready to hit the slopes for an unforgettable day of fun, excitement, and making a difference! The 40th Annual Ski & Ride-A-Thon is happening on February 1, 2025, at the stunning Mount Sunapee in Newbury, NH. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or a snow newbie, this event has something for everyone—all while supporting adaptive sports programs for individuals with disabilities.

Click here to read more.

16th Annual New England Pond Hockey Classic

02/01/2025 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
16th Annual New England Pond Hockey Classic

Each year since 2010, people unite to celebrate a sport in its most authentic form.

Click here to read more.

Being Petty

02/01/2025 - 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Being Petty

The lights go down. The giant video screen at the back of the stage shows a video montage of Tom Petty throughout the years as if coming from an old car radio, until the time is NOW and a group of silhouettes who could be Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers takes the stage.

Click here to read more.

Teen Craft: Beaded Friendship Bracelets

02/04/2025 - 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Teen Craft: Beaded Friendship Bracelets

Best for ages 9-18. Create beaded friendship bracelets to share with friends at the Laconia Public Library!

Click here to read more.

2025 CNHCC Travel & Tourism Seminar presented by Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

02/06/2025 - 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
2025 CNHCC Travel & Tourism Seminar presented by Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Registration is open for the Central New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce (CNHCC) annual Travel & Tourism Seminar on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Common Man Inn and Spa in Plymouth, NH.

Click here to read more.

Jim Norton – Now You Know

02/07/2025 - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Jim Norton – Now You Know

Jim Norton is a stand-up comedian, radio host, actor, and a twice NY Times best-selling author.

Click here to read more.

46th Great Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby

02/08/2025 - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
46th Great Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby

Get ready for one of New Hampshire’s most anticipated winter events!

Click here to read more.

Business After Hours at Make-A-Wish at the Hotel Concord

02/11/2025 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Business After Hours at Make-A-Wish at the Hotel Concord

Join the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce for an inspiring evening of networking hosted by Make-A-Wish New Hampshire and the Hotel Concord!

Click here to read more.

Passholder First Tracks with Helly Hansen

02/13/2025 - 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Passholder First Tracks with Helly Hansen

To say thank you for being a friend (and a Passholder), they’re inviting all Epic Passholders to an hour of skiing and riding off the Sunapee Express!

Click here to read more.

Paint Nite Brand Creative Events

02/13/2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Paint Nite Brand Creative Events

Paint Parties are a great way to shake off the stress and share some laughs with friends and strangers alike while you get back into ‘play mode’.

Click here to read more.

Heartstrings

02/14/2025 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Heartstrings

In partnership with the Capitol Center for the Arts, the second of the Illuminated Ensembles series, HeartStrings is a perfect way to show the one you love how much you care.

Click here to read more.

Pop Trivia: Love & Valentine's Edition

02/14/2025 - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Pop Trivia: Love & Valentine's Edition

Popcorn, Soda Pop, and Popular Culture! Test your love knowledge against the community at the Laconia Public Library; compete for a prize and bragging rights. Come by yourself or bring a team and see who knows the most about romance.

Click here to read more.

2025 Washington Ice Fishing Derby

02/15/2025 - 5:00 am - 3:00 pm
2025 Washington Ice Fishing Derby

On Saturday, February 15th, the Camp Morgan Lodge will open at 5 AM for breakfast, dine in and take out. Check-in closes at 5:30 PM, on Saturday, so make sure those fish are in the door on time.

Click here to read more.

Winter Lunch at the Carriage House Restaurant

02/15/2025 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Winter Lunch at the Carriage House Restaurant

Join in for Winter Lunch at Castle in the Clouds!

Click here to read more.

Wolfeboro Progressive Ski Dinner

02/15/2025 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Wolfeboro Progressive Ski Dinner

Join in for a night on the trails! Delicious appetizers, main courses, and desserts served along the beautifully candle lit trails around our moderate ski loop.

Click here to read more.

Tapestry in 'Postcards from France'

02/15/2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tapestry in 'Postcards from France'

Tapestry, this brilliant vocal ensemble performs with musical accompaniment: accordion, clarinet, and guitar, weaving together a diverse range of artistic genres and musical colors.

Click here to read more.

Freezing Trees: Impacts of Ice Storms on Northern Forests

02/19/2025 - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Freezing Trees: Impacts of Ice Storms on Northern Forests

Join in via Zoom to hear Lindsey Rustad, a Research Ecologist with the US Forest Service in the Northern Forest Science & Applications unit in Durham, New Hampshire, and the Forest Service Team Lead at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, share her research investigations on how human disturbances are impacting the forests of northeastern North America, particularly through climate change and acid deposition.

Click here to read more.

SOS: Save Organize Share Photos and Memories

02/20/2025 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
SOS: Save Organize Share Photos and Memories

Join dedicated photo organizer Diana Ashley for a conversation around photos and memories.

Click here to read more.

Open Studio Art

02/21/2025 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Open Studio Art

Bring whatever art project you are working on to the Open Studio every Friday morning! Spend time getting to know other local artists and their craft while working on your own.

Click here to read more.

Wolfeboro Winter Carnival

02/21/2025 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wolfeboro Winter Carnival

Events are held throughout Wolfeboro and include a big air competition, free ice skating, curling classes, sleigh rides, ski races, a mini horse petting area, a pancake breakfast and more.

Click here to read more.

February Vacation Wildlife Encounters

02/24/2025 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
February Vacation Wildlife Encounters

Best for ages 6-11. Get February Vacation off to a wild start with our friends from Wildlife Encounters at the Leavitt Park Clubhouse.

Click here to read more.

Orleans

02/27/2025 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Orleans

Orleans is best known as the Pop/Rock band that brought you the classic 70s hits: Still The One, Dance With Me and Love Takes Time.

Click here to read more.

Winter Lunch at the Carriage House Restaurant

03/01/2025 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Winter Lunch at the Carriage House Restaurant

Join in for Winter Lunch at Castle in the Clouds!

Click here to read more.

South Peak Base Bonanza

03/02/2025 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
South Peak Base Bonanza

Mount Sunapee is bringing the fun over to South Peak this season!

Click here to read more.

Red Hot Chili Pipers

03/02/2025 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Red Hot Chili Pipers

It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns.

Click here to read more.

24-25 Education Series: The Magic School Bus

03/05/2025 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am
24-25 Education Series: The Magic School Bus

When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip!

Click here to read more.

New England Irish Harp Orchestra Concert

03/08/2025 - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
New England Irish Harp Orchestra Concert

The New England Irish Harp Orchestra will delight you with traditional Irish tunes, songs, dances, and poetry.

Click here to read more.

Biker Bingo

03/08/2025 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Biker Bingo

Head on down to Laconia Harley-Davidson at 239 Daniel Webster Hwy in Meredith, NH for biker bingo.

Click here to read more.

Nature Exploration Story Time

03/11/2025 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Nature Exploration Story Time

Join LSPA educators at the Center for Lake Studies to explore the natural world.

Click here to read more.

Francis Piche Invitational Race

03/12/2025 - All Day
Francis Piche Invitational Race

The Francis Piche Invitational race commemorates the life of local figure Francis Piche, who founded the Piche’s Ski Shop and promoted the sport of skiing in the Lakes Region.

Click here to read more.

CCMS Student Recital

03/14/2025 - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
CCMS Student Recital

Student recitals are part of the Concord Community Music School’s multi-level curriculum for private lesson students.

Click here to read more.

New Hampshire Maple Weekend 2025

03/15/2025 - All Day
New Hampshire Maple Weekend 2025

Follow your favorite sweet treat from the trees of the sugarbush to your table: get out for Maple Weekend in New Hampshire!

Click here to read more.

Maple Weekend Breakfast & Open Sugarhouse

03/15/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Maple Weekend Breakfast & Open Sugarhouse

Enjoy the taste of spring.

Click here to read more.

Eat, Drink & Be Irish

03/15/2025 - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Eat, Drink & Be Irish

Head on down to Laconia Harley-Davidson at 239 Daniel Webster Hwy in Meredith, NH for St. Patty’s Day Fun.

Click here to read more.

Shenanigans

03/17/2025 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Shenanigans

Search the Gunstock Mountain Resort on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, to find one of several green shamrocks “hidden” on alpine and cross country ski trails.

Click here to read more.

Shenanigans

03/17/2025 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Shenanigans

Search the Gunstock Mountain Resort on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, to find one of several green shamrocks “hidden” on alpine and cross country ski trails.

Click here to read more.

Laconia Winter Farmers’ Market

03/17/2025 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Laconia Winter Farmers’ Market

Did you know you could buy locally products all winter long.

Click here to read more.

Tuesdays With Morrie with Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative

03/22/2025 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesdays With Morrie with Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative

Join the Laconia Public Library as Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative presents a staged reading of the play based on the best selling memoir, Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom.

Click here to read more.

Swing Dance Night featuring NHJO

03/22/2025 - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Swing Dance Night featuring NHJO

Swing dancing lessons start at 6:30pm, followed by dancing at 7pm!

Click here to read more.

Reverie Road

03/22/2025 - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Reverie Road

Coming to Brewster Academy on March 22nd at 7pm!

Click here to read more.

Nature Exploration Story Time - Red Fox Running

03/25/2025 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Nature Exploration Story Time - Red Fox Running

Come join LSPA educators at the Center for Lake Studies to explore the natural world.

Click here to read more.

Nikki Glaser - Alive and Unwell Tour

03/26/2025 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Nikki Glaser - Alive and Unwell Tour

For nearly two decades at clubs across the country, and as the host of three hit podcasts, Nikki Glaser has honed her shockingly honest, no-holds barred style, solidifying herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy today.

Click here to read more.

Brown Bag Book Group

03/27/2025 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Brown Bag Book Group

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

Click here to read more.

Hollywood Hits

03/29/2025 - 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Hollywood Hits

Hooray for Hollywood! Hollywood Hits is coming to the Stockbridge Theater in Concord!

Click here to read more.

Cardboard Sled Race

03/30/2025 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cardboard Sled Race

Get creative and have fun at this fan-favorite event!

Click here to read more.