What's Happening
Festivals, markets, concerts, outdoor events, and community gatherings across the region.
Special spring excursion through Crawford Notch with restored vintage coaches. The 5-hour round trip features narrated history of the railroad, boxed lunch from a local caterer, and a 30-minute stop at the Willey House site. Adults $69, children 4-12 $45, under 4 free.
Guided spring wildflower identification hike led by NH Audubon naturalist Dr. Karen Walsh. Easy 2-mile walk along the Pemi Trail. Learn to identify trillium, lady slippers, and painted trillium. Binoculars and field guides provided. Registration required, limited to 20 participants.
Friday night live music in the brewery taproom. This week: The Pemi River Band plays folk-rock originals and Americana covers. $5 cover, 21+ after 9 PM. Full dinner menu available until 9 PM.
Weekly outdoor market featuring 30+ local vendors with fresh produce, artisan breads, maple syrup, handmade crafts, and prepared foods. Live acoustic music from 9–11 AM. Dogs welcome on leash.
Outdoor movie screening under the stars at Loon's base area. Bring blankets and lawn chairs — popcorn and hot chocolate provided free. This week's feature: a family adventure classic. Rain date: following evening.
Self-guided art walk through downtown Lincoln featuring work from 15 local artists displayed in shop windows and pop-up galleries. Wine and cheese reception at Riverwalk Gallery. Free and family-friendly. Maps available at the Lincoln Town Hall.
Monthly networking breakfast for MWV business owners and professionals. This month's speaker: Sarah Chen, Franconia Notch State Park Director, on the $2.3M trail improvement project and opportunities for local businesses. Continental breakfast included. Members free, guests $15.
The 8th annual WM Craft Beer Festival brings together 25 New England breweries for an afternoon of tastings, food trucks, and live music. VIP early entry at 11 AM with exclusive barrel-aged pours. General admission $45, VIP $75. Designated driver tickets $15.
Ride the aerial tramway to the summit for a guided moonlit hike along the Rim Trail. AMC naturalists lead the group with stops for stargazing and wildlife listening. Hot cider at the summit. Moderate difficulty, 2 miles. Headlamps required. Tickets $25, advance purchase only.
Three-day celebration of poetry featuring readings from nationally acclaimed poets, open mic sessions, workshops on craft and publishing, and a poetry slam finals night. Keynote by former NH Poet Laureate. Festival passes $35, individual events $10.
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