The Weekender, Nov. 20-23: Santa’s Arrival, Dance Drive, Dog Parade, Ugly Thrift-Mas + more

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

This weekend has it all. Santa. Slam poetry. Thanksgiving Supper. Community food drives. Pasta Palooza. Picnic Potluck. Ugly Thrift-Mas Party. Wicked Listening Party. Wicked Joyful Pop-up Shop. And the list goes on! There’s bound to be at least one event that piques your interest this weekend. Enjoy it!

Dec. 7: 3rd Annual Merrymaking On West Merrimack returns, a free holiday festival for all

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The holiday season kicks off with the 3rd Annual Merrymaking on West Merrimack, a free street festival that transforms West Merrimack Street into a winter wonderland surrounded by the historic Amoskeag Millyard housing. The event invites families, friends and neighbors to gather for an afternoon of music, food, shopping and holiday cheer.

Register your home by Dec. 3 to be included in the Southern NH Tour of Lights

Tuesday, November 25, 2025Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Manchester is participating in the The 2025 Southern New Hampshire Tour of Lights! Residents are encouraged to decorate the exterior of their homes with festive lights this upcoming holiday season and then register their address no later than Wednesday, December 3.

Thriving Together: How New Hampshire’s mixed-up holiday traditions are helping communities flourish

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

New Hampshire’s population is changing faster than a snowstorm turns to spring mud. So, celebrating the state’s patchwork quilt of holiday traditions has never been more important, or entertaining.

Traditions that Unite Us: Holidays with faith and family bridge former and new homes

Wednesday, November 19, 2025Tuesday, November 18, 2025

If Christmas at Over Comers ties Concord’s African diaspora to its faith roots, Kwanzaa has become the bridge for Black communities in Nashua and Manchester to honor culture and history.

Public Comment period now open for SNHPC’s Draft 2025–2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan

Monday, November 17, 2025

The Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission’s Draft 2025–2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is now available for public review and comment.

November 20 Planning Board: Corning & South Mammoth public hearing continues

Monday, November 17, 2025

The Planning Board will meet on Thursday, November 20 at 6 p.m.

Humanities to Go: Bring speakers and programs to your community

Monday, November 17, 2025Monday, November 17, 2025

New Hampshire Humanities (NHH) announces new programs in its Humanities to Go speakers bureau that are available for libraries, historical societies, and other nonprofit organizations to book and offer to their communities.

Food for Thought: Time for some interactive ‘eater-tainment’

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Take the quiz!

The Soapbox: ‘I rely on the ACA tax credits’

Monday, January 19, 2026Saturday, November 15, 2025

If the ACA goes away I’ll have to pay an extra $230 a month. This isn’t feasible. I’m already paying out of pocket for doctor visits. It just feels like I’m being punished for coming from a background without having family support. I’m doing all the things I’m supposed to – I work, I go to school, I lead, and its just not enough.