Events

Location: Merrimack Premium Outlets, 80 Premium Outlets Blvd., Merrimack, NH 03054
Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Site opens at 8:00 AM; Ceremony at 9:00 AM; Walk immediately following

Join the Alzheimer’s Association for the Central New Hampshire Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This community event brings people together to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research, with a 1.3-mile walk following the opening ceremony.

Location: Village of Goffstown / Main Street, Goffstown, NH 03045
Date & Time: Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM

Celebrate fall in downtown Goffstown with one of the community’s favorite traditions! The weekend features giant pumpkins, vendors, contests, family activities, and the famous Pumpkin Regatta, where enormous pumpkins are transformed into boats and raced down the Piscataquog River.

Location: Downtown Laconia NH
Date & Time: October 24, Saturday – 11am to 10pm

The Laconia Pumpkin Festival is a premier New Hampshire autumn celebration held in downtown Laconia, known for its massive displays of thousands of glowing jack-o’-lanterns. This is a family-friendly community tradition featuring an iconic 34-foot-high pumpkin tower.

Location: 182 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Date & Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Bring the family out for a fun and festive evening of trick-or-treating with local businesses and organizations. This free, family-friendly event features decorated vehicles, plenty of candy, and Halloween fun in downtown Dover.

Location: Downtown Keene, NH
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
Time: TBD

Kick off the holiday season in downtown Keene with the community’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Gather with friends and family to celebrate the start of the season and enjoy the festive atmosphere downtown. The City of Keene confirms the November 27 date, but I couldn’t find an official 2026 start time yet.

Location: Sanford Memorial Gymnasium, 678 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073
Date & Time: Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Get into the holiday spirit at the second annual Grayson’s Legacy Holiday Craft Fair! The event supports Grayson’s Legacy, a Southern Maine children’s nonprofit, and features around 40 vendors, family-friendly activities, a visit from Santa, and more.

Location: Tuck Museum, 40 Park Avenue, Hampton, NH
Date & Time: Friday, December 4, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Celebrate the holiday season with the Hampton community at the annual Tree Lighting on the Green. Join neighbors, friends, and families for a festive evening as Hampton lights up for the holidays. The Hampton Historical Society currently lists the 2026 event for December 4 at 7:00 PM.

Location: For the Love of Food + Drink at Saltwater Farm, 411 Post Road, Wells, ME
Date: December 9–13, 2026
Times: Vary by day

Celebrate the season at the third annual Wells Festival of Trees, where beautifully decorated trees transform Saltwater Farm into a festive winter wonderland. Hosted by the Wells Rotary Club, the event brings the community together while supporting local families and Wreaths Across America at Ocean View Cemetery.