The Weekender, June 18-21: Banana Ball World Tour, FREE SLICE DAY at Alley Cat, Wicked Joyful’s Grand Opening + more

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Celebrate Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Father’s Day this weekend with a host of events taking place throughout the region! Take part in Nashua’s 2026 Pride Festival, get a tattoo at MTC’s Pride Tattoo Fundraiser event, check out the Juneteenth Celebration 2026: Reclaiming History, Declaring Dignity in Portsmouth, head to the Juneteenth Drag Show at Breezeway Pub in Manchester, and celebrate Dad at Charmingfare Farm’s Father’s Day Celebration in Candia. Even if you’re not partaking in the celebrations this weekend, there are TONS of other opportunities to get out and have some fun!

The Weekender, June 11-14: Americana 250th Exhibition at MCC, PokeRave, YMCA’s Rock the Block + more

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This weekend is brimming with opportunities to get out of the house and enjoy the culture! From Americana 250th Exhibition – a celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence at MCC, to Rock the Block – the YMCA’s annual community block party, to an an array of Pride month events happening across the region, the possibilities are never-ending!

The Weekender, May 28-31: Taco Tour, Mayhem Market, Mayfair Festival + more

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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.

The Weekender, May 14-17: Concord Spring Carnival, Northeast Coffee Festival, Walk Against Hunger + more

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This weekend offers up a springtime smorgasbord of options for the weekend warriors brave enough to enjoy the sweet frenzy of freedom the next few days have in store. From carnival food, to coffee, to Greek food, and beyond, you just have to get out and taste it!

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!!!

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