Lake Life Local Events November 27th - December 3rd

Wing Night at Tower Hill November 27th

Monday 5pm-11:45pm | Tower Hill Tavern | 264 Lakeside Ave Laconia

Jumbo wings with choice of sauce 

Open Mic at Patrick's November 27th

Monday 6pm-8pm | Patrick's Pub & Eatery | 18 Weirs Road Gilford 

Paul Luff hosts an evening of fantastic open mic music. Please contact Paul Luff at [email protected] to reserve a spot to perform. It’s a great night with many talented musicians from 6pm-8pm

Holiday Wreath Purrty! Nov 28th

Tuesday November, 28th | 5pm | Hosted at Moulton Farm

Whether you celebrate a Meowy Christmas, Yappy Hannukah, or any other ultimutt holiday tradition, we would love to have you join our pack for our new winter tradition – the Howliday Purrty hosted by Moulton Farm.

Admission includes a wreath for each guest, wreath décor items, a professional wreath decorating instruction session, and some festive holiday treats and beverages. It will be truly paw-some! Registration details will be posted here soon so mark your calendars so you can unleash the holiday spirit! Come bark up our holiday tree and help save the lives of homeless pets.

Reserve your spot now!

Wolfeboro Festival of Trees Opening Gala Nov 30th and Festival Dec 2nd & 9th

Thursday November 30th | Wright Museum | Wolfeboro NH 

The Wolfeboro Festival of Trees is an annual charity benefit featuring more than seventy uniquely decorated holiday trees designed and created by community organizations, businesses, and individuals. These are displayed on two levels at the Wright Museum. Although the museum is closed for the winter season, visitors can tour the museum exhibits during the Festival. In addition to the trees, the Festival features continuous entertainment and light refreshments. An added bonus this year is a visit from Santa and a Craft Fair.

Here are some Festival Highlights for 2023

…Over 80 uniquely decorated holiday trees on display!

...Preview Gala on Thursday evening November 30th

from 6:00 - 8:00

...Craft Fair on Saturday, December 2nd from 10:00 to 4:00

…Entertainment playing on Wednesday evening
December 6th from 6:00 - 8:00

…A visit from Santa on Saturday, December 9th from 12:00 -3:00

…Live continuous entertainment...check out the entertainment schedule!

...An added bonus included in this year's admission!

Can’t wait to see you at the Festival!  

Barnstead Farmer's Market Sat Dec 2nd

Saturday December 2nd | 9am-1pm | Parade Church

The Barnstead Area Community Farmer's Market promotes local foods and handmade products from June through the end of September. 

5th Annual Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Decorating Sat & Sun Dec 2nd & 3rd

Saturday and Sunday December 2-3 | 11-7pm Saturday | 11-2pm Sunday | Gilman Museum

 The ABA Presents the 5th Annual Alton Festival of Trees & Gingerbread House Decorating Contest from December 2-3at the Gilman Museum!

The event hours are:Saturday, 12/2 from 11 am - 7 pm and Sunday, 12/3 11 am - 2 pm!

 This is for local businesses, organizations & residents who want to get creative with promoting your business and organization in ways you normally couldn’t. Get creative with using items that you sell, themed trees, toys or items that represent your business/organization. This is a fun way to display what your business/organization does and display your community pride! The trees will be raffled off for $1 a ticket.  A portion of the raffle ticket proceeds stay LOCAL and go to the Alton Community Services Mrs. Santa Fund!

A display table will be provided for the GINGERBREAD HOUSES and voting categories are youth & adult.

Here's how it works:

Participating businesses/organizations/residents will REGISTER and "donate" a tree, decked out with all the trimmings of their choosing! Participants will set up their tree or wreath at the museum.

To REGISTER, please complete our easy online form,
https://forms.office.com/r/Z42NEAv7Hp

Deadline to register is 11/29/23!

Entry to this event is FREE, but attendees have the option to purchase raffle tickets (for $1 each) for a chance to win their favorite tree(s) or wreath(s). Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Alton Community Services/Mrs. Santa Fund. At the end of the event, each of the trees will be given to the raffle winners. Tree winners are announced on 12/3 and will be picked up that night or by 12/4.

We'll also ask our community to vote for a "Community Favorite" tree.

At the end of the event, our participating businesses will have made the season brighter, and supported a great local cause.

This event also includes refreshments, music, a raffle and more… This event is FREE to attend and open to the public. Stay up-to-date by following our Facebook event page or visit our website www.altonbusinessassociation.com 

Light Up Night Dec 2nd

Saturday December, 2nd | 5pm | Alton Town Hall