This weekend you can celebrate Earth Day, Independent Bookstore Day, William Shakespeare’s Birthday and Halfway to Halloween! Check out our roundup of all the events happening this weekend below.

Rather unwind and get in the groove with some lively entertainment this weekend? Check out our Weekly Entertainment report for live music and lively arts in and around Southern NH.

Multi-day events:

April 22-26

Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Concord Center, Concord, MA – To celebrate Earth Day and OARS’ 40th anniversary, we are bringing the Wild & Scenic Film Festival to Concord, where 3 remarkable rivers meet and America’s roots run deep. In partnerships with friends and local organizations, we are hosting five days of community-focused events in and around Concord Center, including film screenings, art installations, guest speakers, outdoor walks, and a 3-day cross-town scavenger hunt. Join us for an inspirational, educational, always wild, and sure to be scenic five days in Concord! Thursday, April 23, 3 pm – 9 pm. Friday, April 24, 5 pm – 7 pm, Saturday, April 25, 11 am – 8:30 pm. Sunday, April 26, 1 pm – 7 pm. More info here.

April 24-25

2026 NAWCC New England Regional Clock and Watch Mart, Everett Arena, Concord, NH – Exciting repeat of the 2024 and 2025 NAWCC New England Regional Meetings at the Everett Arena, 30 seconds off of I-93 in Concord NH, Exit 14 onto NH-9 East. Mart open to NAWCC members and guests from Friday, April 24 from 9 am – 4 pm. The Saturday, April 25 Mart, from 8 am – 12 pm, is open to the public and offers free “Roadshow”-style information about attendees’ old clocks and watches. Public admission is $10 cash at door; $7 with printed discount coupon. The modern venue features no sales tax, ample free parking, and easy ground-level entrance. Get tickets here.

April 25-26

North of Boston Book Trail, Boston, MA – On April 25th, independent bookstores across the country – including all 20 stores on the North of Boston Book Trail – will be celebrating the 13th anniversary of Independent Bookstores Day! Visit your local bookstore for exclusive items, sales, and special events. (Activities vary by shop location.) Don’t miss the North of Boston Book Trail Passport Program happening alongside Indie Bookstore Day, April 25 and 26, where participants are eligible to win over $4,500 in prizes!

April 23

The 38th Annual Celebration of William Shakespeare’s Birthday, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH – Please join us on Wednesday, April 23, 10 am – 4 pm at the Gregory J. Grappone Humanities Institute for the 38th Annual Sonnet Marathon in celebration of William Shakespeare’s Birthday. If you are not scheduled to read, feel free to stop by for some free birthday cake and enjoy hearing students, faculty, staff, monks, and guests reciting Shakespeare’s 154 sonnets. This is a wonderful Anselmian tradition that marks the arrival of spring and gives voice to the songs in our hearts!

Movie Night, Mosaic Art Studio, Manchester, NH – The gang’s all here — and we’re celebrating!Another incredible month of art and community deserves a proper sendoff. Join us for a night of creativity, connection, and our first ever Movie Night in the gallery! And yes — gourmet popcorn bar included. Popcorn & toppings provided — just bring yourself and whatever makes you comfortable! Come as you are, stay as long as you like. This is YOUR community — let’s celebrate it together! This event will take place on Thursday, April 23 from 2:45 pm – 6 pm. Register to attend here.

FAM JAM: Family dance party, Heights Community Center, Concord, NH – FAM JAM is a daytime dance party for parents and caregivers — with kids welcome! Created by Sonali Zoracki, a mom of two and mental health professional, and Aaron Jones, a dad of three, professional musician, and DJ, FAM JAM offers parents a space to dance to great tunes, shake off stress, connect with others, and most importantly — have fun! This event will take place on Thursday, April 23 from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. More info here.

Manchester Young Professionals Game Night, Boards & Brews, Manchester, NH – Join Manchester Young Professionals for our next MYP Hangout at Boards and Brews! It’s going to be a night of great moves and even better company. This event will take place on Thursday, April 23 from 5:30 pm – 9 pm at Boards and Brews in Manchester.

Once Upon A Swap, Once Upon Again Bookstore, Derry, NH – Once Upon a Swap, A High-Energy Book Swap Social. It’s time to trade your tales. Join us for Once Upon a Swap, a lively cocktail-style book exchange where stories change hands, new favorites are discovered, and the energy is just chaotic enough to be fun. This event will take place on Thursday, April 23 starting at 6:30 pm. Get tickets here.

April 24

Earth Day Community Night, Arlington Street Community Center, Nashua, NH – Join the ASCC for an Earth Day Community Night on Friday, April 24 from 5 – 7 pm. Learn about plants, plant your own seeds, and enjoy fun Earth activities! There will be free food! (All ages are welcome). Get tickets here.

Family Glow-Nite, The Youth Complex (YWCA), Manchester, NH – Come check out the new TYC space! Join us on Friday, April 24 from 6 pm – 10 pm as we host our first Family Night. We would LOVE to see you there. Come on by the YWCA (yes the YWCA) to check out our new location for our leadership office, mentor meet-ups, and other recreational programs! RSVP is required for dinner. Walk-ins welcome for activities! This event is FREE. RSVP here.

Joyful Resistance: A Night of Protest Songs, UU Church of Nashua, Nashua, NH – Join The Common Good Chorus, Fortune’s Favor, No Planet B, and Rise Up Singing for a night of protest songs, old and new. Experience the power of music to inspire, heal, and activate! Donations accepted. This is a fund-raiser for the Granite State Organizing Project’s Immigrant Relief Fund. This event will take place on Sunday, April 26 starting at 7 pm. More info here.

Halfway to Halloween: A Vampire Ball, Hive Public Market, Lowell, MA – Mark your calendars for our next Final Fridays dance party! Come celebrate halfway to Halloween with us on Friday, April 24 from 7 pm – 10 pm. Costumes encouraged! DJ Max Max Attack will be spinning goth, post punk, dark wave, Halloween hits and more! 18+. Cash bar. $5 cover.

April 25

Independent Bookstore Day 2026, The Bookery, Manchester, NH – Stop by and celebrate with us for Independent Bookstore Day! Prizes, discounts, live music, authors, and so much more! Live Music- Jonee Earthquake: 3 pm-5 pm. Multiple authors throughout the day. Hidden surprises throughout the store. Loyalty member discounts. Prizes, sales, and much more! This event will take place on Saturday, April 25 from 8:30 am – 7 pm. Get tickets here.

Congolese Community of New Hampshire, Manchester City Library – Winchell Room, Manchester, NH – Our organization is active and vibrant, proudly celebrating our cultural heritage. This program serves as our yearly board meeting, which occurs once a year. This event will take place on Saturday, April 25 from 9:30 am – 1 pm.

Indie Lens Pop Up: The Librarians, Red River Theatres, Concord, NH – When Texas lawmakers move to review a sweeping list of books, librarians across the country find themselves on the frontlines of a growing national debate. The Librarians takes a powerful look at how library professionals, educators, and communities are navigating challenges to intellectual freedom, particularly around materials addressing race and LGBTQIA+ topics. With historical context and real-world stories, the film explores what’s at stake for public access to information and the future of education. Stay after the screening for a post-film discussion with Dianne Hathaway, former Library Director at Goffstown Public Library. This event is part of PBS’s Indie Lens Pop-Up series and is free and open to the public. The showing starts on Saturday, April 25 at 10 am. Register to attend here.

Saturday Morning Make & Learn, Queerlective Co-Lab, Manchester, NH – If you’ve been meaning to learn how to sew… this is your moment. If you’ve got clothes sitting in a pile waiting to be fixed… bring them. If you just want to try something new in a low-pressure space… come through. This event will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 11 am – 1 pm. Let’s build the skills we actually need. And carry them into Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. More info here.

Sustainability Fair, Nashua Public Library, Nashua, NH – Nashua’s Sustainability Fair is happening this month on Saturday, April 25 from 11 am to 2 pm at the library plaza. Stop by for sustainability info, an EV showcase, and free vegetarian food samples. More info here.

Independent Bookstore Day, Balin Books, Nashua, NH – Join us on Saturday, April 25 for a full day of festivities, including a special author event with Laura Knoy at 11 am. We’re also proud to welcome back the Nashua Soup Kitchen, who will be here collecting donations and sharing more about the important work they do in our community. Plus, a portion of the day’s sales will be donated to support their mission – so every purchase you make gives back.

Community Meal, Manchester True (YWCA), Manchester, NH – Community Meal, held on the last Saturday of each month. This is a free, welcoming space to come together, share a meal, and build connection with neighbors. This event will take place on Saturday, April 25 from 12 pm – 2 pm.

Too Cute Con, Hive Public Market, Lowell, MA – Come for the artist alley, make a cute craft, and take photos with Alejandro the Ghost! Also try your skills at our Just Dance tournament! This event will take place on Saturday, April 25 from 12 pm – 6 pm. More info here.

Earth Day Spring Mega Market, Cambridge Crossing, Cambridge, MA – We are so excited to return to Cambridge Crossing for our second annual Earth Fest! We’ll be shutting down an entire street and filling it with over 100 vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry, handmade items, plus more! Shop sustainably while enjoying music from a live DJ, a beer garden, plus many other food and drink options available at Cambridge Crossing! This free event will take place on Saturday, April 25 from 12 pm – 5 pm.

The Floral Portal, Salmon Falls Mill, Rollinsford, NH – A playful mixer for adults who want to get off their phones, do something fun and social in the physical world, and recalibrate their nervous systems through art and creative play. This event will take place on Saturday, April 25 from 5 pm – 8 pm. Get tickets here.

Brewery Babes, Backyard Kitchen & Brewery, Manchester, NH – Ivy League Entertainment and Big Gay Events are teaming up for a night of outstanding drag performances, tricks and more! Iconic host Ivy League is being joined by stunning performers Cici Crystal, Anita Cocktail, Sasha Stone and Candace Persuasian. Trust and believe these queens are turning up the heat for one night only! This event will take place on Saturday, April 25 from 6:30 pm – 10 pm. Get tickets here.

603 Salsa & Bachata Social: Debut Edition!, Bella Vita Dance Company, Manchester, NH – Our April Salsa & Bachata Social is happening on Saturday, April 25! Join us for a night of dancing, performance, raffles, & more! You won’t want to miss this one! Join us for a night of dancing, connection, and fun: Beginner Lesson: 8 pm – 9 pm. Social Dancing: 9 pm – 12 am. Photo Booth. Raffles. Drinks. Amazing Community. Get tickets here.

April 26

The Big Thaw Car Show, Riverside Lot A, Lowell, MA – Winter is over-it’s time for The Big Thaw. River Hawk Racing invites car enthusiasts to register their vehicles and showcase their builds at our official paid-entry show. Enjoy great cars, awards, and a day dedicated to automotive culture, all in support of our racing team. This event will take place on Sunday, April 26 from 9 am – 12 pm. Register here.

Spring Clean-up Extravaganza 2026!, Piscataquog River Park, Manchester, NH – Join the Friends of Piscataquog River Park, Manchester Parks and Recreation, and the Manchester Conservation Commission for our 2026 Spring Clean‑up Extravaganza—our fourth annual clean-up of Piscataquog River Park! Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 26 from 10 am – 2 pm, and get ready to roll up your sleeves. We’re gathering volunteers to help pick up litter, spruce up trails, refresh park entrances, and tackle a variety of hands-on projects that will make the park cleaner, greener, and more accessible. More info here.

The 29th Hooksett Lions Club Train Show, 89 Whitehall rd, Hooksett, NH – The 29th Hooksett Lions Club train show will be held Sunday, April 26, from 10 am – 3 pm at Cawley Middle School. It features model train show layouts of various scales, train displays, vendors, white elephant sale, Lego’s, kids’ activities, raffles, videos, clinics and a dining car. this family fun event provides all proceeds for our local community service projects. More info here.

Healthy Kids Running Series – Spring 2026 – Week 1, Nashua High School South, Nashua, NH – Get your kids moving this spring with the Healthy Kids Running Series – Nashua, NH! Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) is a five-week youth running program designed for children Pre-K through 8th grade, focused on fun, confidence, and healthy habits — not pressure or competition. Each week, kids participate in age-appropriate races, earn points, and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment. Every runner who completes the series receives a finisher medal, and top finishers in each age division earn trophies on Week 5! This event will begin on Sunday, April 26 at 11 am. Register here.

NH Animal Rights League Vegan Brunch, The Sleazy Vegan, Concord, NH – Our friends at The Sleazy Vegan have some new digs in Concord, so let’s go check it out! Join us Sunday, April 26 at 11 am at The Sleazy Vegan (205 North State Street) in Concord, NH for breakfast, lunch — or both! Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need to be vegan to join! (Note: This is a pay-for-your-own-meal event.)

Planning Ahead?

April 30: Spring BloomFest, Andover, MA

May 1-2: Between the Covers: Book Trivia, Derry, NH

May 2: New Hampshire Farm & Forest Exposition, Deerfield, NH

May 2: 14th Annual Souhegan Valley Rotary Kentucky Derby Fundraising Event, Nashua, NH

May 2-3: Seacoast Annual Cat Show, Concord, NH

May 2: The Queen City Bazaar, Manchester, NH

May 9: 50th Annual Crafts in the Park, Andover, MA

May 15-16: St. Philip Greek Food Festival, Nashua, NH

May 15-16: 2026 Northeast Coffee Festival, Concord, NH

May 22: Renaissance on the Riverwalk, Nashua, NH

June 27: Manchester Pride Parade & Festival, Manchester, NH