Special Events

Join our Women’s Retreat!

America’s Top Psychic Medium Matt Fraser is coming to Chubb Theater!

Vernal Pool Family Walk at The Fells

Join a world of magic with ALADDIN!

Join The Mammals at Anerson Hall at Brewster Academy

Join Juston McKinney at Claremont Opera House!

Join us at Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert!

Cribbage Tournaments

May’s theme is Petals & Pedals! Intown Concord and the City of Concord present First Friday, a monthly community event that brings together the people of downtown Concord for a fun-filled evening.

Disney’s epic musical based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel comes to life on the Colonial stage performed by Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative! A lushly scored retelling of a tale of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. This production is inspired by the 2019 Notre Dame tragic fire and features dynamic staging and a cast full of musical talent. Colonial Theatre / 609 Main Street / Laconia, NH

The 2025 Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair will take place May 3rd at 390 Pine Hill Road in Wolfeboro. Presented by the Woleboro Department of Parks and Recreation, you can sell there or come to buy as a customer!

Come join LSPA educators at the Center for Lake Studies to explore the natural world. Each Tuesday morning will be filled with hands on learning through sensory experiences, guided exploration, creative play, art, and music.

Registration is open for the 23rd Annual Rock‘N Race hosted by Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care. Presented by Merrimack County Savings Bank, this event raises funds for programs and services available to cancer patients and their families at the HOPE Resource Center located at Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care. The event features a timed 5K race along with a 5k and 1-mile walk – both untimed.

Do you love puzzles? Join in at the Laconia Public Library for puzzle races! Compete as a team or individually and see who can put together the puzzle fastest. Your team (of up to 4 people) will have 90 minutes to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. The first to finish wins a prize. This low-stakes event is intended for hobby puzzle enthusiasts, not professional puzzlers.

​The Winni Players Community Theatre Presents: August: Osage County Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. ​

Pedal on the Railroad Tracks…Outdoor Adventure! Fun for all ages, all abilities and groups of all sizes. Choose a 4 or 2 person bike, can be linked together for larger groups. 6.2 mile round trip tour take about an hour and 45 minutes. Scenic RailRoaders are Opening for the Season on May 10, 2025 and can always be found at 188 Sewalls Falls Rd. Concord NH 03301

Mount Sunapee is proud to host the American Red Cross for a Blood Drive. Please join in at the Spruce Lodge on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.

Know Before You Go: Essential Boating Prep. Before setting out for a perfect day on the water, make sure your boat is as ready as you are! This two-hour course is ideal for both new boaters and seasoned captains looking to refresh their skills.

Comedians Tom Cotter, Tammy Pescatelli, and Jim Florentine tell it like it is, hold nothing back, and make no apologies! They will be at The Colonial Theatre on Thursday, May 15th at 7:30!

Step into an unforgettable experience that blends inspiration, education, and connection in the serene mountains and lakes of New Hampshire. This premier, immersive retreat is designed for Interior Designers and Home Stagers ready to elevate their craft and embrace the cutting-edge trends of 2025.

Welcome to Dance Hits & Paint Drips! They’re the grape soda of the event world, bringing a little whimsy to Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Painting with appetizers and a couple drinks? Don’t worry, just get here by start time and they’ll nudge the easels back!

Annual Garden & Arts Event in Warner, NH, held every year on the Saturday AFTER Mother’s Day on Main Street (Rte 103) and inside Warner Town Hall. Celebration of the Arts and local foods on May 17, 2025.

The Laconia Rod and Gun Club will be holding their annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at Gunstock’s fish pond on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m.-noon at Gunstock Mountain Resort located at 719 Cherry Valley Rd. Gilford NH

The Laconia Rod and Gun Club will be holding their annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at Gunstock’s fish pond on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m.-noon at Gunstock Mountain Resort located at 719 Cherry Valley Rd. Gilford NH

They are looking forward to seeing you at the Tanger Outlets Tilton on Sunday, May 18th, 2025! Race time is 8:30 am. Please arrive in plenty of time for parking and warm up. The Kids Fun Run will be held at 8:00 am, prior to the race. Children up to age 10 are welcome to participate. There is no cost to participate. The Kids Fun Run is being held in partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Lakes Region.

Damn Tall Buildings is coming to Anderson Hall at Brewster Academy on May 18th. Bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit and gravy, Bluegrass at heart, but pulling from a wide range of influences including swing, ragtime, jazz, and even a hint of ‘contemporary acoustic’ in the songwriting.

The final concert in the Illuminated Ensembles series brings the SNH Woodwind Quintet to the Bank of New Hampshire Stage for an afternoon of classical chamber music.

BattleZone Banger live amateur boxing right here in the lakes region! Come witness the excitement of amateur boxing at its finest in the beautiful lakes region. Join in for an action-packed evening of fierce competition and incredible athleticism.

Swing dancing lessons start at 6:30pm, followed by dancing at 7pm! Join in to dance the night away, or just come for your listening pleasure and enjoy the exciting sounds of the 19-piece New Hampshire Jazz Orchestra.

Come join LSPA educators at the Center for Lake Studies to explore the natural world. Each Tuesday morning will be filled with hands on learning through sensory experiences, guided exploration, creative play, art, and music.

The Lakeport Opera House is excited to host a Tribue to the Carpenters – Yesterday Once More on May 30th. The Carpenters were one of the most successful musical sibling duos of all time, selling over 90 million records worldwide.

It has been said that a dueling piano show is quite literally “the most fun one can have with one’s clothes On!” It is a massive “to the top of your lungs” sing along with all your friends while drinking to excess!