It’s that time of year again –TACO TIME!!! Time to partake in the annual Taco Tour Manchester! This year’s tour has got over 100 restaurants selling their signature tacos on Elm St, Hanover St, and other side streets in downtown for only $3 each. Don’t miss out on the most delicious day of the year! Check out the 2026 Taco Tour Map here.

Craving more of the local music and arts scene? Check out our Weekly Entertainment report for live music and lively arts in and around Southern NH.

Multi-day events:

May 30-31

READY, SET, LEAD, Concord, NH – Ready, Set, Lead is for candidates who are all in, campaign volunteers, and potential future candidate alike! Sharpen campaign skills, dive into the issues, and connect with other values-aligned candidates and 603 Forward partner organizations. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap and the support you need to make it happen. This event will take place on Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31. Doors open at 9:30 am and program starts at 10 am both days. Saturday will wrap up at 5 pm, and Sunday will close at 4 pm. Questions? Reach out to beck@603forward.org. RSVP here for the address.

Kevin Slattery Memorial Food Drive, Participating Locations, NH – Kevin Slattery was a board member of UWGN who made philanthropy a major part of his life, giving back to the community through many local non-profits and charities. We have created this community-wide food drive in his honor. We need your help! United Way of Greater Nashua volunteers will be at grocery and convenience stores across the Greater Nashua area, asking customers to consider purchasing extra food and supplies to donate. This event will take place on Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31 from 10 am to 1 pm at participating grocery and convenience stores throughout the area. All donations will be distributed to food pantries and soup kitchens serving the towns of Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Lyndeborough, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, and Wilton. More info here.

May 28

Girls Inc. Champion Breakfast, 340 Varney St, Manchester, NH – Join Girls Inc. NH at our annual Champions for the Girls Breakfast, presented by NBT Bank. Enjoy a morning of connection, inspiration, and impact, held right in the heart of our centers. We’ll celebrate over 50 years of Girls Inc. of New Hampshire programming and the mission that continues to guide us: inspiring all girls to grow up strong, smart, and bold. Enjoy breakfast, hear from the Girl of the Year, and meet some of the people who make our work possible-from dedicated mentors to future female leaders. You’ll also learn how you can get involved and help create brighter futures for girls across New Hampshire. This event will take place on Thursday, May 28 from 8:15 am – 12 pm. More info here.

Materials to Masterpiece, League of NH Craftsmen Headquarters, Concord, NH – Explore the journey of traditional and contemporary craft, from humble raw materials to refined works of art. Unfinished pieces will be featured alongside finished work to illuminate the process, skill, artistry, and vision behind each creation. Gallery Hours: April 2–May 29, 2026 Monday–Thursday, 9 am – 4 pm. This exhibition is part of Handwork 2026, a year-long collaboration among organizations, educators, and makers to celebrate the diversity of the crafts that define America.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten, Manchester City Library, Manchester, NH – Don’t forget we are offering a reading program for our youngest readers. Through READsquared, parents can register their children ages 1-5 for our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. You will create an account where you can enter the number of books they read, listen to storytimes, or use the several booklists that the staff have put together. Once registered, don’t forget to pick up your reading bag. Kids will earn little prizes as they read towards their goal of 1,000 books before Kindergarten. More info here.

Taco Tour, Downtown, Manchester, NH – Taco Tour Manchester returns to downtown Manchester on Thursday, May 28 from 4 pm – 8 pm! A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsors: Dartmouth Health, Delta Dental, and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Your support helps us make Taco Tour Manchester 2026 possible! 100+ restaurants are selling their signature tacos for $3 each! Walk Elm Street & side streets, consume as many tacos as you can handle & have fun! More info here.

QC Bike’s Taco Tour Bike Valet – 2026, Stanton Plaza, Manchester, NH – Bike on over to Taco Tour on Thursday, May 28! We’ll be running a bike valet from 3:30 pm – 8 pm where you can safely leave your bike while you enjoy your fill of tacos. Pre-register at the link here to reserve your spot!

Young Professional Mixer, Epigram Brewery, Lowell, MA – Save the date and join us for some speed networking and a casual mixer at Epigram Brewery! This event will take place on Thursday, May 28 from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Register here!

DIY Sugar Scrubs, Nashua Public Library, Nashua, NH – Drop in and create sugar scrubs in your favorite scents! Take them home to moisturize and exfoliate your way to summer skin. All supplies are provided. For adults ages 18+. This event will take place on Thursday, May 28 from 6 pm – 8 pm in the Activity Room at Nashua Public Library. More info here.

Artist Reception: Tarang Singh, Nashua Public Library, Nashua, NH – Meet the artist Tarang Singh and explore her immersive exhibit, “Nature in Layers.” Featuring contemporary mixed-media art with layered textures, each piece in the collection is designed to evoke a sense of calm, reflection, and connection with nature. This event will take place on Thursday, May 28 from 6 pm – 8 pm in the Art Gallery at Nashua Public Library. More info here.

May 29

Friday Evening Spin, Queen City Bike Shop, Manchester, NH – Join us on Fridays and Sundays for the upcoming QC Bike Community Rides! Starting from the QC Bike shop, these are no-drop rides, around 8-10 miles each. On Friday evenings we typically end at a local brewery and on Sunday morning we usually wrap up at a local coffee shop. This community bike ride will take place on Friday, May 29 starting at 5:30 pm.

Ashton Cuban BBQ Night, Twins Smoke Shop, Hooksett, NH – Ashton May Promo + BBQ Night (Hooksett Exclusive) May 1–29 • Twins Hooksett Hooksett is running an Ashton promo throughout May! How the Promo Works • Buy a box of Ashton (or 20 singles) → earns your ticket to our Ashton BBQ Night on Friday, May 29 at 7:30 pm • Promo valid Hooksett only Ashton BBQ Night at Twins Hooksett Friday, May 29 @ 7:30 PM A Cuban‑themed evening! Your ticket includes: • Dinner + drink • 2 Ashton promo cigars • Cuban‑themed food. Access: Entry requires earning a ticket through the May promo. Location: Twins Hooksett. NEW!!! If the event reaches 15 attendees, we’ll raffle off a box of La Aroma de Cuba!

May 30

Type 1 Run, Pinkerton Academy, Derry, NH – Type 1 Run at Pinkerton Academy: a one-mile run/walk raising awareness and funds for Type 1 diabetes. Join us and support the community! Get ready to lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement at the Type 1 Run! This fun, in-person event celebrates movement and community spirit. The run/walk will be about one mile through the Pinkerton Academy campus, with different stations along the way to educate participants about diabetes. Half of the proceeds will go to Breakthrough T1D, and the other half will support a fall initiative where we create personalized kits for newly diagnosed children and their parents. We look forward to seeing you there! This event will take place on Saturday, May 30 from 10 am – 12 pm. Get tickets here.

Poetry Society of New Hampshire, Manchester City Library, Manchester, NH – PSNH Hosts a Submit-a-thon, where poets may come to be walked through the process of submitting work for publication. This event will take place on Saturday, May 30 from 11 am – 1 pm in the Winchell Room. More info here.

Community Meal, YWCA, Manchester, NH – This is a community meal for everyone in the city. We are eager to build community and meaningful connections with everyone, from all walks of life and backgrounds. There is no fee or charge – please come hungry and open to meeting new people! The Community Meal is from 12 pm – 2 pm on the last Saturday of every month. People are welcome to bring baked goods or drinks to share, but nothing is required. This meal is hosted at the YWCA on 72 Concord St. alongside the other nonprofits who operate out of the building. Street parking is free. Please share widely and join us in building a community together! More info here.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament, Double Midnight Comics, Manchester, NH – Join us for a Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament on Saturday, May 30 from 12:30 pm – 3 pm at Double Midnight Comics. Entry: $5 Prizing: Packs to players with an X-1 or better record. The advanced format you know and love. Come on down to test your skills against the competition! Get an OTS pack when you enter the tournament!

Pride Volunteer Training, CoLab (inside the YWCA), Manchester, NH – Join us on Saturday, May 30 at 1 pm at CoLab (Inside the YWCA Manchester). Pride month is coming up and there’s more prides than we can handle! If you want to help us out, stop by this quick training to learn about how to talk about Queerlective’s work and help us decide what art activities to bring! Register to attend at queerlective.com/training,

Self Defense for Beginners, Thrive Group Fitness, Concord, NH – Learn fun and easy defense techniques at this beginner Self Defense Workshop – for everyone by a woman hosted by Lioness Defense LLC! Welcome to this Beginners Self Defense Workshop happening at Thrive Group Fitness on Saturday, May 30 from 1 pm – 2:15 pm. Join us for an empowering session where you’ll learn essential self defense techniques in a supportive environment for everyone by a woman. This workshop is designed for all skill levels, so whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, you’ll benefit from this hands-on learning opportunity of various grab defense techniques. Don’t miss out on this chance to boost your confidence and enhance your personal safety skills! Register here.

New England Obscura Mayhem Market, Dudleytown Brewing Co., Windsor, CT – The outcasts of art come to the Elm City for an evening of alternative culture, live tattooing, sideshow magic, face painting, pop-up galleries, local creators, and vendors showcasing odd and unusual goods — offering everything from provocative prints to high-end taxidermy. Hosted by New England Obscura. Tickets: $5. Location: Dudleytown Brewing Company. This event will take place on Saturday, May 30, from 5 pm – 10 pm. More info here.

Celebrating Black American Culture: Trail Ride, Crossway Christian Church Downtown, Nashua, NH – Join us for week two of our Celebrating Black American Culture series as we celebrate Trail Ride culture. This gathering will highlight Southern Black culture through Southern Soul music, trail ride dances, country Blackness, and all the good vibes. Whether you already know the dances or coming to learn, pull up. Family friendly. Bring the kids. Expect: Food; Games; Music & dancing; Community. These gatherings are an opportunity for us to experience and celebrate Black American culture together. This gathering is intended for members of the Black community and their children. RSVP: www.givebutter.com/juneteenthne

May 31

International Enjoy a Cigar Day, Twins Smoke Shop & Lounge, Londonderry, NH – International Enjoy a Cigar Day was established in 2018 by Cigar Rights of America and Cigar Rights of Europe to highlight the cultural and heritage value of premium cigars. Twins Smoke Shop will feature 20% on 7‑20‑4 singles during the event this Sunday, May 31 from 9 am – 11 pm. Open to the public. Full event details here.

Downtown Nashua Farmers Market, Nashua Riverwalk, Nashua, NH – The Downtown Nashua association is pleased to announce an all new location for the Nashua Farmers Market. New for 2026, the Market will be held on the Nashua Riverwalk from Bicentennial Park to the stunning Pavillion Stage in Renaissance Park. This event will take place on Sunday, May 31 from 10 am – 1 pm. More info here.

41st Annual Mayfair, Harvard Square, Boston, MA – Join us on Sunday, May 31 from 11 am – 6 pm (Rain Date June 7) for Music, Dancing, Beer Gardens, Artisans, Food, Vendors, Crafts and Patios! This annual celebration of Spring is the destination to experience emerging artists from a wide variety of crowd-pleasing genres. This year, don’t miss Grammy-nominated Ari Hest performing on the main stage at 2 pm. Dance the day away! Everything from reggae and Americana to country and yacht rock! Experience the best of Asian arts at the 4th Annual Asian Street Food and Music Festival! Dance lovers are not to miss over 25 troupes on the Deborah Mason Dance Stage! For more information about this event and all Harvard Square events, please visit harvardsquare.com.

Sunday Cinema Classics: “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, Nashua Public Library, Nashua, NH – An Indiana electric lineman finds his quiet and ordinary daily life turned upside down after a close encounter with a UFO, spurring him to an obsessed cross-country quest for answers as a momentous event approaches. 1977 | PG | 2h 18m. This event will take place on Sunday, May 31 from 1 pm – 3:20 pm in the theater at Nashua Public Library. More info here.

An Afternoon of Poetry, The Old Manse, Concord, MA – Join the New England Poetry Club under the open-air tent at the Old Manse for an afternoon of poetry sharing their work in a setting steeped in literary history. This session’s poets will be Gail Hanlon, Diana Cole, and Paula J. Lambert. Make a day of it—arrive early or linger after the reading to explore the orchard, stroll along the Concord River, or enjoy a picnic on the grounds. You can also deepen your visit by joining a guided tour of the historic house before or after the event. Learn more and pre-register for a tour here. This event is free and open to all, and will take place on Sunday, May 31 from 2 pm – 3 pm. Register to attend this event here.

Planning Ahead?

June 3: 603 Food Truck Festival, Salem, NH

June 5-7: Salem Arts Festival 2026, Salem, MA

June 6: Celebrating Black American Culture: The Cookout, Nashua, NH

June 7: Latino Family Festival en Fenway Park 2026, Boston, MA

June 12: Summer Reading Kick-off Party!, Nashua, NH

June 13: Celebrating Black American Culture: Black PRIDE, Nashua, NH

June 13: Market Square Day, Portsmouth, NH

June 13: MakeIt Fest 2026, Nashua, NH

June 19-21: Manch Anime, Manchester, NH

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

June 28: A Grown-Up Book Fair & Swap, Boston, NH