The Weekender, May 7-10: Great New England Craft Market, Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Gay Arm Wrestling + more

read more…: The Weekender, May 7-10: Great New England Craft Market, Mother’s Day Plant Sale, Gay Arm Wrestling + more

Celebrate the moms and/or mother figures in your life this weekend at the myriad events taking place! You can take the matriarch in your life out on the town to the Spring Craft Market, the Mother’s Day Plant Sale, the Dolls & Divas Drag Revue, Queerlective’s Upcycle Market, or to one of the various Mother’s Day brunches happening this weekend. Whatever you choose to do, make sure she has a lovely day!

The Weekender, April 30 – May 3: Farm, Forest & Garden Expo, Concord Cat Show, Free Comic Book Day + more

read more…: The Weekender, April 30 – May 3: Farm, Forest & Garden Expo, Concord Cat Show, Free Comic Book Day + more

This weekend offers lots of ways to make the most of spring break! From Spring Break at To Share, to the Nashua Spring Carnival, to the Farm Forest & Garden Expo, to the annual Cat Show, there’s something for everyone. And don’t miss out on Free Comic Book Day at Double Midnight Comics in Manchester!

The Weekender, April 16-19: Made in NH Expo 2026, New England Spring Craft & Artisan Show, Earth Day Park Clean Up + more

read more…: The Weekender, April 16-19: Made in NH Expo 2026, New England Spring Craft & Artisan Show, Earth Day Park Clean Up + more

Get out and show Mother Earth some love by celebrating Earth Day early this weekend. You can take part in Hope for NH Recovery’s Earth Day Park Clean Up, attend the Earth Day Celebration with UNH at the Manchester City Library, check out the Earth Day Benefit Concert, hear from Duncan Watson, the author of Everyone’s Trash: One Man Against 1.6 Billion Pounds, build a terrarium while sipping on some eco-friendly wine at the Terrarium Workshop & Wine Tasting with Penumbra, or even just simply Make a Gnome Home. Whatever you choose, try your best to pay homage to our one and only home planet somehow.

The Weekender, April 2-5: 2026 State of the State, Manchester Garden Club Seed Swap, Grown Up Easter Egg Hunt + more

read more…: The Weekender, April 2-5: 2026 State of the State, Manchester Garden Club Seed Swap, Grown Up Easter Egg Hunt + more

This weekend is hopping with Easter events galore! Hunt for some colorful eggs, create a beautiful spring painting, pick up an Easter basket while celebrating the season, participate in a “grown up” Easter egg hunt, make some Easter Sunday brunch reservations, or even play some Easter bingo! The possibilities are endless.

The Weekender, March 19-22: Spring Garden Symposium, The Vernal Tease Burlesque Show, St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast + more

read more…: The Weekender, March 19-22: Spring Garden Symposium, The Vernal Tease Burlesque Show, St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast + more

This weekend is coming in hot with the springtime vibes! From the Spring Thrift Market in Boston, to the annual Garden Symposium at SNHU, to the Bloom Bar in Pembroke, to the Vernal Tease Burlesque Show at the Hop Knot, to the Easter Family Fun Day in Nashua, to the Spring Equinox Community Market in Dover, spring has sprung and there are bountiful ways to celebrate.

The Weekender, March 12-15: Bloom 2026, Shamrock Shuffle, WomenWise Reception + more

read more…: The Weekender, March 12-15: Bloom 2026, Shamrock Shuffle, WomenWise Reception + more

Consider this weekend a warm-up to the spring season! As everything finally begins to slowly thaw out, take advantage of the versatility this weather offers – it’s still cold enough to watch some ice hockey at the Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship and honor the great New England tradition of eating sugar on snow at the New Hampshire Maple Sugaring Experience. Or, if you’d rather usher in the vernal equinox early, you can admire some custom floral arrangements at the Currier’s Bloom 2026 event. And don’t sleep on all the early St. Paddy’s celebrations taking place, including the annual Shamrock Shuffle. Good luck making the most of it!

The Weekender, March 5-8: Caesario’s Grand Opening, 2026 Citizen of the Year Celebration, Ace & Cake + more

read more…: The Weekender, March 5-8: Caesario’s Grand Opening, 2026 Citizen of the Year Celebration, Ace & Cake + more

This weekend has got it all – grand openings, trivia nights, open mic nights, dance nights, art markets, and more! Oh yeah, and if you’re a Harry Styles fan, don’t forget to squeeze in some time to listen to his new record: Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally set to be released this Friday. Whatever you decide to do, make the most of it!

The Weekender, Feb. 26-March 1: ‘Sky is the Limit’ Rail Jam at McIntyre, Dine to Donate at Honey Cup, TYC’s The Coffee Shop Series + more

read more…: The Weekender, Feb. 26-March 1: ‘Sky is the Limit’ Rail Jam at McIntyre, Dine to Donate at Honey Cup, TYC’s The Coffee Shop Series + more

Opportunities for community connection are in full supply this weekend! Support local businesses at one of the many anniversary parties taking place around town, or young artists at The Youth Center’s first ever TYC Presents: The Coffee Shop Series at the Moka Pot. Head to Honey Cup Cafe and Tearoom’s Dine to Donate event where 10% of sales will go to supporting the Manchester Diaper Pantry. Or perhaps go cheer on your sporty neighbors at “Sky is the Limit” Rail Jam at McIntyre. Your presence makes all the difference when it comes to lifting up local!

The Weekender, Feb. 19-22: Lunar New Year lantern-making, National Margarita Day + more

read more…: The Weekender, Feb. 19-22: Lunar New Year lantern-making, National Margarita Day + more

This weekend offers a treasure trove of activities for all to enjoy, from Lunar New Year lantern-making, to National Margarita Day, to Lovers & Friends R&B Night, to Brunchin’ With The CULTURE in honor of Black History Month. So, what are you waiting for? Go forth and conquer, Weekend Warriors!

The Weekender, Feb. 12-15: Valentine’s, Galentine’s, ‘Peaceful Rebellion’ Opening + more

read more…: The Weekender, Feb. 12-15: Valentine’s, Galentine’s, ‘Peaceful Rebellion’ Opening + more

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s, Galentine’s or event anti-Valentine’s Day, this weekend offers a whole host of events to get you in or out of the loving mood. Some highlights include Dark Romance: Forbidden Hearts Runway Experience at Rhythm & Roots Studio, Cupid Lied: A Queer Anti-Valentine Pop Up at CoLab, Friday the 13th Gals & Ghouls Galentine’s Day Pop-Ups at Harpoon Brewing, and Galentine’s Day Soirée at the Bookery.

The Weekender, Feb. 5-8: HeARTwork, Fire on Main, Super Bowl Sunday + more

read more…: The Weekender, Feb. 5-8: HeARTwork, Fire on Main, Super Bowl Sunday + more

It’s almost time to watch a bunch of well-cushioned dudes throw a pig skin around for a big trophy again! If you’re anything like me, you’ll be staring at your phone for the majority of Super Bowl LX while paying super close attention to the commercials in between all the tackles and touchdowns – and Bad Bunny for about 15 minutes during the half time show. Wherever you’ll be and whatever you’ll be paying attention to, don’t miss out on the many snacks, beers and community bonding to be had! LET’S GO PATS!!!

The Weekender, Jan. 29-Feb. 1: The Granite Stage, Fed Up & Fired Up, Rhode Island Brew Fest + more

read more…: The Weekender, Jan. 29-Feb. 1: The Granite Stage, Fed Up & Fired Up, Rhode Island Brew Fest + more

This weekend is chock-full of chances to celebrate local talent! Show your appreciation for your gifted neighbors at The Granite Stage event hosted by Rhythm & Roots Dance Studio at the Rex, check out one of the many comedy shows taking place, or grab a drink at Brewery Babes, a jaw-dropping drag show happening at Backyard Brewery. Don’t miss out on all the spectacular performances in store!

The Weekender, Jan. 22-25: WinterFest, Annual Art & Bloom, Winter Wine Spectacular + more

read more…: The Weekender, Jan. 22-25: WinterFest, Annual Art & Bloom, Winter Wine Spectacular + more

This weekend offers many ways to gather together and warm up in this freezing cold winter weather. From Concord Garden Club’s Annual Art & Bloom event, to the New England Winter Wine Spectacular, to Concord’s 2026 Winter Fest, to the Winter Wonderland Masquerade Party – there are plenty of chances to bundle up and get out!

The Weekender, Jan. 16-19: MLK Day Celebrations, Winnie-the-Pooh Party, SpongeBob Drag Show + more

read more…: The Weekender, Jan. 16-19: MLK Day Celebrations, Winnie-the-Pooh Party, SpongeBob Drag Show + more

Make the most of this holiday weekend by taking full advantage of all the community events on tap! Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at one of the many celebrations taking place, time travel through music at the 1964 The Tribute Live show at the Rex, celebrate La Sanse, admire some unique art, join the snowshoe and snowboard race at McIntyre, or play some competitive cornhole. This weekend is long. Make it count!

The Weekender, Jan. 8-11: Adult Rollerskating, Chainsaw Sculpture, Brunch & Beats + more

read more…: The Weekender, Jan. 8-11: Adult Rollerskating, Chainsaw Sculpture, Brunch & Beats + more

If your New Year’s resolution is to get more active, there are plenty of chances to make good on it this weekend! Activities abound, with opportunities to get out of the house and join in on some real boogie nights. From spontaneous adult rollerskating, to a Latin dance social, to a Welcome to 2026 Party, or even a hip hop skate night, don’t miss out on a chance to get out and have some fun!

The Weekender, Dec. 26-28: Kwanzaa, Year of the Horse, Unholy Night + more

read more…: The Weekender, Dec. 26-28: Kwanzaa, Year of the Horse, Unholy Night + more

The holiday festivities continue this weekend as we prepare to kiss 2025 goodbye. Celebrate Kwanzaa, welcome in the year of the Fire Horse, party all night at the Year End Celebration, or have an unholy night at Queen City Realm’s Goth Night at the Shaskeen! Whatever you choose to do, make it count. Time is running out to check everything off your 2025 bucket list!

The Weekender, Dec. 18-21: Merry Dizmas, Ugly Sweater Party, Hannukings, Solstice Sound Bath + more

read more…: The Weekender, Dec. 18-21: Merry Dizmas, Ugly Sweater Party, Hannukings, Solstice Sound Bath + more

The yuletide spirit is alive this weekend! Tis the season to sip hot cocoa while wearing an ugly sweater, watching Elf, and celebrating the winter solstice. Coincidentally, all things you can do at the events we’ve rounded up below for your convenience! How will you usher in the official start of the winter season?

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