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!

Seeking out some more artsy events? Check out our Weekly Entertainment report for live music and lively arts in and around Southern NH.

Multi-day events:

March 12-15

Bunny Photo Time, Mall of New Hampshire, Manchester, NH – Hop over for Easter Bunny pictures at Mall of New Hampshire! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. Book a time slot here.

Bloom 2026, Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH – The Currier is thrilled to partner with the New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs on the inaugural season of Bloom. Garden Club members will create 18 custom arrangements connected to art at the Currier. Make the most of the weekend – and Bloom your way – with one of our weekend passes, evening tickets, and special bundles. Grab yours today! This event will take place from Thursday, March 12 – Sunday, March 15. Get tickets here.

March 13-15

NorthEast ComicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza, Boxboro Regency, Boxborough, MA – For Nerds, Fans, Collectors and the people who love them at the Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxborough, MA for 3 days of Collectors’ and Fans’ Experiences. This event will take place on Friday, March 13, Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15 starting at 3 pm each day. Get tickets here.

March 14-15

Old House & Barn Expo, Sullivan Ice Arena, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH – The New Hampshire Historical Society is pleased to be an organizational partner in support of the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance’s Old House & Barn Expo. The biennial Old House & Barn Expo offers all things related to old house and barn history, repair, rehabilitation, and stewardship. This expo will take place on Saturday, March 14 from 9:30 am – 5:30 pm and Sunday, March 15 from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. For more information and to purchase tickets visit nhpreservation.org.

New Hampshire Maple Sugaring Experience, Forest Society North at The Rocks, Concord, NH – As the days warm and the sap begins to flow, the Forest Society North at The Rocks invites the public to celebrate a New England tradition. Registration is now open for the NH Maple Experience; a premier hands-on educational event held across three weekends in March. Tours will run on March 14 & 15 on the hour from 10 am – 2 pm. Register here.

Maple Tours, Ben’s Sugar Shack, Temple, NH – It’s that time of year again! Make sure to pick a weekend and come see us for a free maple tour! Tag a friend and share this post! Learn how we make syrup- From Ben, Joe and Nile. Take a wagon ride to the woods. Rain or Shine- No reservation required. Sample every Maple Product. Plan Breakfast or Lunch at The Maple Station. Try Sugar on Snow. Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am – 4 pm, PLUS Friday March 20 and 27 too! Visit BensMapleSyrup.com for details.

March 12

Game On!, Concord Public Library, Concord, NH – A drop-in board games group for adults with disabilities and their caregivers. This event will take place in the Concord Public Library – Main Library Auditorium on Thursday, March 12 from 10 am – 11 am. More info here.

Teen Thursdays, Manchester City Library – Winchell Room, Manchester, NH – Every Thursday, from 3 pm – 4:30 pm come hang out in the Winchell Room after school. We’ll have snacks, arts and craft supplies, Nintendo Switch, and other games. Once or twice a month we’ll have a special structured craft or activity. Check the teen website for further details. For teens in grades 6 – 12.

March 13

The PLUS Company’s 35th Annual Wild Irish Breakfast, Event Center – Courtyard by Nashua Marriott, Nashua, NH – Please join us for the 35th Annual PLUS Company Wild Irish Breakfast! This festival of blarney raises funds that will support the individuals with disabilities in our community become more active and independent. Registration opens at 7:30 am. Breakfast and program begin at 8:00 am. More info here and purchase tickets here.

Party Animals Exhibit Reception, NH Audubon McLane Center, Concord, NH – Party Animals by Bethany Clarke. This exhibit runs at the McLane Center in Concord from March 11 – May 2, 2026. Join us in celebrating this exhibit with the artist on Friday, March 13 from 4 pm – 6 pm at the McLane Center! More info here.

‘Mosaic: A Collective Vision’ Public Reception, The Mansion at Kimball Jenkins, Concord, NH – A public reception for the artists and the public will be held on Friday, March 13, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Kimball Jenkins presents Mosaic, A Collective Vision, an exhibition celebrating the teaching and studio artists of Kimball Jenkins. On view in the Jill C. Wilson gallery, located in the historic Mansion, the works offer a wide range of styles, disciplines, and perspectives, coming together to form one vibrant display of creativity. More info here.

Friday the 13th Double Feature, Red River Theatres, Concord, NH – Our Friday the 13th Double Feature this Friday (March 13) is almost sold out! Join us in the Simchik Cinema for a night of classic horror: 7:00 pm – Friday the 13th. 9:00 pm – Friday the 13th. You can grab tickets for one screening or both, but don’t wait – seats are extremely limited and going fast. Don’t miss your chance to spend Friday the 13th at Camp Crystal Lake. Secure your seats now at redrivertheatres.org

March 14

Wicked Joyful Pop Up Shop, Queen City Center, Manchester, NH – Saturday March 14th pop up shop at Queen City Center before, during, and after the Millennium Running Shamrock Shuffle! Best part about this one is it’s steps away from the physical Wicked Joyful shop that’s opening in May! The pop up shop will be open on Saturday, March 14 from 9 am – 1 pm.

Shamrock Shuffle, Harpoon Brewery, Manchester, NH – Join in on the St. Patrick’s Day fun at the Shamrock Shuffle on Saturday, March 14! This course is a 2-mile out-and-back on Canal St that starts and finishes at Harpoon Brewery in downtown Manchester. START TIMES: 10:30am – Lil’ Leprechaun Runs (kids 8 and under, 100 yard fun run) 11:00am – Northwestern Mutual Shamrock Shuffle. START/FINISH LINE LOCATION: The common start/finish line is on Canal St. behind Harpoon Brewery (215 Canal St. Manchester, NH). More info and register here.

Undressing History: The Life and Clothing of a Turn-of-the-Century Mill Girl, Millyard Museum, Manchester, NH – Join us on Saturday, March 14 from 11 am – 12 pm for a presentation by our Director of Education, Kristy Ellsworth, who will talk you through a live transformation of a typical 1840s mill girl outfit! She will dress from her undergarment, known as a shift, into a working-class women’s day dress, while describing each garment’s material, manufacture and function. This event is free with museum admission, and MHA members are always free! Please RSVP by calling 603-622-7531 or emailing history@manchesterhistoric.org.

LGBTQ+ Family Social & Juggling Workshop, MTC Community Center at YWCA, Manchester, NH – Hello Friends! Come join Manchester True Collaborative on Saturday, March 14 from 1 pm – 3 pm at 72 Concord St, Manchester NH, 2nd Floor! Don’t miss out on this fun event! Will we see you there?

Craft and Draft: Cozy Crochet, To Share Brewing, Manchester, NH – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day one stitch at a time. Enjoy a pint at To Share while you crochet a cheerful green cozy with belt-and-buckle detail that looks like a leprechaun’s outfit wrapped around your drink. This event will take place on Saturday, March 14 from 2 pm – 4 pm. Register here.

Primary Instincts, See Saw Art Gallery, Manchester, NH – See Saw Art is thrilled to announce our next exhibition: ‘Primary Instincts’ featuring artworks by Emily Dallaire and Emily Russman. Join us on Saturday, March 14 from 5 pm – 7 pm to meet the artists and celebrate during the opening reception! ‘Primary Instincts’ is on view March 14-29, 2026. Learn more at seesaw.gallery/exhibition/primary-instincts.

‘WomenWise’ Group Exhibition Artist Reception, Mosaic Art Collective, Manchester, NH – WomenWise, presented in partnership with The Equality Health Center, is on view from March 9 through March 30, 2026. Featuring 31 original works across a range of mediums, the exhibition honors the strength, resilience, and beauty of all women through the eyes of local artists who share the stories, connections, and inspirations that shape their understanding of womanhood, empowerment, and community. The exhibition is guest juried with EHC’s artist and residence, Shaylee Elliette-French, with three best-in-show prizes to be announced at the opening reception on Saturday, March 14, from 5 pm – 7 pm. More info here.

Arts Alley Presents: Diner Social, Rose & Rye Diner, Concord, NH – We’re keeping the diner buzzing. Diner Social continues at Rose & Rye – our new series designed to open the diner more often for easygoing nights, great drinks, and good company. Each gathering features a different beverage partner as we taste, experiment, and collaborate our way toward building our 2026 drink menu. It’s a chance to try something new, discover a favorite pour, and hang out in the diner. Join us Saturday, March 14 starting at 5 pm as we welcome Bushmills Irish Whiskey behind the bar. Stop in for a drink, learn a little about the pours, and enjoy the Rose & Rye atmosphere. More info here.

Team Wishing on a Star 80’s Dance Party, Murphy’s Taproom & Carriage House, Bedford, NH – Team Wishing on a Star invites you to their third annual 80’s Dance Party Fundraiser for Make a Wish NH! The party will take place on Saturday, March 14 from 7 pm – 11 pm. Get tickets here.

March 15

Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship, SNHU Arena, Manchester, NH – Join us for an exciting day of hockey as firefighters, police officers and first responders from across the state of New Hampshire battle it out in one incredible competition on and off the ice for the kids and families of Dartmouth Health Children’s. Battle of the Badges Hockey proceeds are used to help kids with critical services such as support when they are in pediatric intensive care and management of chronic illnesses, as well as patient and family support services. This event will take place on Sunday, March 15. Doors Open at 11:30 am | Puck Drop at 1:00 pm. Get tickets here.

St. Patrick’s Day Dog Parade, The Community Walking Club, Arms Park – Downtown – Manchester, NH Proudly presented by: The K9 Adventure Club Meet at 10:30 a.m., parade through downtown at 11:15 a.m., after party 12:15 at Stark Park.

Bring your Irish spirit and join us Sunday (3/15) for The St. Patrick’s Day Dog Parade through Downtown Manchester, NH!
After the parade, join us inside at Stark Brewing where they’ll be serving a full menu and drinks to celebrate with the pack!
We’ll be giving away free St. Paddy’s Dog Bandanas! (While supplies last!)
Our walk will be stroller and casual footwear friendly, as we’ll be exploring cleared paths and sidewalks for about an hour!

Bowling Down Cancer, Boutwell’s Bowling Center, Concord, NH – Join us for a fun-filled day of strikes, spares, and supporting cancer research at Bowling Down Cancer! This event will take place on Sunday, March 15 from 1 pm – 3 pm. Get tickets here.

Annual St. Paddy’s Celebration, Great North Aleworks, Manchester, NH – Who’s ready to start St. Paddy’s shenanigans a couple days early? We certainly are!⁠ Join us on Sunday, March 15 from 1 pm – 5 pm! We’ll be celebrating in style. Here’s what we have going on…⁠ The Pop Farmers will be performing live from 1 pm – 5 pm. You definitely don’t want to miss them! Kitchen pop-up with The Potato Concept. You’ll want to try one of their delicious twice baked potatoes!⁠ Special tapping of our Nitro Irish Stout. At only 4% abv, it’s the perfect beer for a St. Paddy’s Party! If you like a Black & Tan, ask for our version we call a Graveyard Shift (Irish Stout layered our Draft Lager).

Banned Book Club, The Moka Pot, Manchester, NH – The CWO Independent Collective Caucus will be hosting their first meeting of the Banned Book club! Pop in on Sunday, March 15 at 2:30 pm at The Moka Pot in Manchester.

TYC Presents: Uno Royale Tournament Night, Rhythm & Roots Studio, Manchester, NH – TYC is bringing the competition. UNO ROYALE is officially here a fast, loud, laugh too hard, “I can’t believe you just stacked that on me” kind of night. Join us on Sunday, March 15 from 7 pm – 9 pm at Rhythm & Roots Studio in Manchester, NH. $5 per spot. Pull up with friends or come solo and leave with new ones. Prizes, music, and pure chaos (the fun kind). Spots will go quick claim your seat at the table!

Planning Ahead?

March 22: 12th Annual Easter Family Fun Day, Nashua, NH

March 28: Queen City Black Market, Manchester, NH

March 30: Board Game Speed Dating, Manchester, NH

April 3: 2026 Nashua Craft and Vendor Expo, Nashua, NH

April 11: Spring Speed Dating at Stark Brewing Company, Manchester, NH

April 12: Kids Con New England, Nashua, NH

April 12: Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic (Trailer Park Boys), Manchester, NH

April 12: 31st Annual NSKS Run and Walk for Food & Shelter, Nashua, NH

April 17-19: Made In NH Expo 2026, Manchester, NH

April 20: Park2Park Community Clean-up, Manchester, NH

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