Lake Life Local Events August 7th - August 13th

Wing Night at Tower Hill August 7th

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

Jumbo wings with choice of sauce 

Open Mic at Patrick's August 7th

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

Advantage Kids Free! Meredith Tennis + Yoga August 8th 

Tuesday 6pm-8pm | Prescott Park | Daniel Webster Highway Meredith 

FREE! Junior Summer Tennis + Yoga + Mindfulness

Join Advantage Kids for another summer of beginner tennis lessons - and, now, even MORE! Tennis PLUS (yoga + meditation) is an hour and a half program aimed at teaching kids resilience, self-confidence, self-regulation, and the basic skills they need to play a tennis match.

Combining tennis and yoga increases kids’ ability to focus, excel academically, and relate to each other.

As always, Tennis PLUS is a free program offered at your local park. Sign up through Parks & Rec or on our website at AdvantageKids.net, and we’ll see you out there, twice a week, for an hour plus of Tennis PLUS (yoga + meditation).

No equipment or experience necessary; all programs lead by professional Tennis Pros and Yoga Teachers.

Canterbury Farmer's Market August 9th

Wednesday 4pm-6:30pm | 9 Center Rd, Canterbury NH 

Some things are new:

• We are now able to accept SNAP/EBT and Veterans' Market Dollars! Thanks to the Granite State Market Match program and the NH Food Bank, we also match the first $20 of a SNAP purchase. Stop at the Market Info Tent at any Wednesday market to find out how.
  
  Note: If you are a Canterbury resident who uses the Loudon Food Pantry, ask them
  about Canterbury Market Vouchers. A limited number are available each season.  

Some things are always the same:

• You can always find us on Wednesdays, 4-6:30pm, in the center of Canterbury next to the Elkins Public Library. The only exception is if there are big thunderstorms! Market runs until the last Wed. in September.

• There will always be a great selection of vendors featuring fresh and local fruits, veggies, eggs, maple products, baked goods, crafts and more.

• While the musicians change every week, there is always great live music.

• Dogs are always welcome, so long as they are on their leash. Please be mindful of the heat!

Some things are a little different each week:

• FIRST week of the month we?ll have a Kids' Activity.

• SECOND week of the month the NH Master Gardeners will answer questions.

• THIRD week of the month we?ll host our famous ?Sandwich Slam.?

• FOURTH Week of the month we all help fill ?Mary Ellen's Basket.?

• You never can tell when we might schedule a special guest or a demonstration, so check us out on Facebook, Instagram, or sign up for the weekly Market

Resin Art on Charcuterie Boards August 9th 

Wednesday 6pm-8pm | Art Escape | 636 Union Ave, Laconia  

Let’s Make some waves!

• During this ‘free pour’ workshop you’ll learn about resin, pigments, tools & different

techniques to create this realistic wave action on a charcuterie board

• You will first practice applying the learned techniques on pressed board

• Then you will apply the technique a 2nd time onto your charcuterie board.

• It is recommended to wear an apron or clothing that you do not care if resin drips

• 11” x 15” board - $66.00

• ***The art will be left overnight to cure & picked up during the next business hours or the time

designated by the host.

• ***If you transport your charcuterie board home to finish curing, it is “at your own risk.”***

Bring a box big enough to transport your art. It is highly recommended to leave your art

overnight.

• Seats are limited for this workshop

• The resin is 100% VOC Free, USDA approved food safe and no respirator needed. The

manufacturer is a US based Company that does not import products from overseas. 100%

MADE IN THE USA!

Reserve your seat in advance via the web link provided below:

***Due to the logistics of this workshop, please be at your seat and ready to begin at the

designated start time. Those who are late will be rescheduled to the next available workshop, IF

there are open seats. No refunds will be issued. See refund policy. Please check your

GPS/GOOGLE MAPQUEST well in advance for drive time, traffic and weather conditions.***

Trivia Night at Tower Hill August 9th 

Wednesday 7pm-9pm | Tower Hill Tavern | 264 Lakeside Ave Weirs Beach 

Team Play Trivia every Wednesday Night!
Game Time Trivia hosts a great version of general Knowledge trivia including Music and entertainment questions. Prizes for top 3 teams

Wolfeboro Farmers Market August 10th

Thursday 12pm-3:30pm | 10 Trotting Track Road Rt 28, Wolfeboro  

Outdoor Market 2023

Thursdays 12:00-3:30pm

May-October

The Nick Recreation Park

10 Trotting Track Rd, (Rt. 28)

Wolfeboro, NH 03894

Franklin Farmers Market August 10th

Thursday 3pm-6pm | Marceau Park | Central Street, Franklin NH

Live Music at Patrick's August 10th

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

Live music hosted by Don “Sev” Severance with weekly guest musicians, performing a mix of soft rock, reggae and smooth jazz instrumentals.

Start your weekend early with live music from Sev and COMPANY.

Visit www.patrickspub.com/events to see the featured artist!

Advantage Kids Free! Meredith Tennis + Yoga August 10th

Thursday 6pm-8pm | Prescott Park | Daniel Webster Highway Meredith 

FREE! Junior Summer Tennis + Yoga + Mindfulness

Join Advantage Kids for another summer of beginner tennis lessons - and, now, even MORE! Tennis PLUS (yoga + meditation) is an hour and a half program aimed at teaching kids resilience, self-confidence, self-regulation, and the basic skills they need to play a tennis match.

Combining tennis and yoga increases kids’ ability to focus, excel academically, and relate to each other.

As always, Tennis PLUS is a free program offered at your local park. Sign up through Parks & Rec or on our website at AdvantageKids.net, and we’ll see you out there, twice a week, for an hour plus of Tennis PLUS (yoga + meditation).

No equipment or experience necessary; all programs lead by professional Tennis Pros and Yoga Teachers.

Music Bingo August 10th

Thursday 6pm-8pm | Axe & Ale Taphouse | 9 Old Lake Shore Rd Gilford 

Holy cow Music Bingo and Buy One Get One 1/2 off Pizza - Thursday nights don’t get any

better than this! Oh wait they do...:.it’s 20% off Axe Throwing also! . Come in

early and stay until at least 8:00.

Corn Hole at Hobbs August 10th

Thursday 6:30pm | Hobbs Brewing Company | 765 NH RT 16, Ossipee

Join Carroll County Cornhole at Hobbs Tap Room every Thursday night for a weekly cornhole tournament!

$15 per person, 3 rounds of round robin switchholio (3 qualifying games with random partners every game) into a double-elimination playoff bracket.

Weekly tournament is open to the public; register in advance via the Scoreholio app (search Carroll County Cornhole), or upon arrival. Cash prizes weekly for the top scoring teams! Limited to 40 players per week, so register early! 

Lara Herscovitch at Club Sandwich August 10th

Thursday 7pm - 9pm | 12 Main St, Center Sandwich, NH

Fees/Admission $35 

Friday Night Market at Hobbs August 11th

Friday 5-8pm | Hobbs Brewing Company | 765 NH RT 16, Ossipee

Friday Night Markets are back! Join us every Friday at the Tap Room under the tent for our weekly market, featuring local farmers & makers, rotating food trucks, live music, cold Hobbs beer, and weekly pop up events! Stay tuned to our channels for weekly vendor announcements

Interested in joining us as a vendor? Email Tap Room Manager Emily at [email protected] for information. We can't wait to see you there!

Lake Winni Day August 11th

Friday 5-10pm | Wolfeboro Town Docks | 

The first ever “Lake Winnipesaukee Day'' will be celebrated at The Oldest Summer Resort in America at the Wolfeboro Town Docks on August 11, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The new festival will be hosted each year on the second Friday of August, in celebration of the economic, recreational, and cultural benefits Winnipesaukee offers to all. It will highlight the importance of lake and land conservation and preservation.

Music in the Park August 11th 

Friday 5:30pm - 8pm | Hesky Park | Meredith 

Once again it's time for "Music by the Lake". Kevin and Kitty Boyle will once again be hosting Open Mic Concerts at Hesky Park in Meredith.Musicians sign up starting at 5:30 pm on Friday evenings. Music will begin at 6:00 pm and go until 8:00 pm (dusk). The music is an eclectic mix of folk, americana, pop, country. Something for everyone. Bring Chairs, picnics, snacks, beverages for a laid back, relaxing evening Lakeside.

Music at Defiant August 11th 

Friday 5:30pm - 8pm | Defiant Records and Craft Beer | 609 Main St Laconia 

Join us in welcoming The Capulets back to the house! Another night of great music, great beer and great people!

Live Music at Twin Barns August 11th 

Friday 6pm-9pm | Twin Barns Brewing Company | 194 Daniel Webster Highway Meredith 

Swing by the barn & join the fun! 

Piano Night at Hermit Woods August 11th & 12th

Friday and Saturday 6pm-9pm | Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery| 72 Main Street, Meredith 

Join us from 6:00 to 9:00 on most Friday and Saturday nights for live piano music in the Loft. Hermit Woods is proud to have acquired one of the finest instruments around for a venue of our size, a Yamaha C3 Grand Piano, and we look forward to sharing its beautiful sound with you and showcasing some of our finest local and regional pianists. Enjoy a glass of our wine or a wine flight, a beer from one of New Hampshire’s finest breweries, along with a light meal from our eatery, voted Best Sandwiches in the Lakes Region in 2021.

Superenothing August 11th 

Friday 8pm | The Grotto | 5 Railroad Square Plymouth 

This reggae, rock ,funk band plays all kinds of hits mixed with some of their own music. Join us for a blast and enjoy 28 beers on tap drink specials and fresh NY style pizza.

Barnstead Farmer's Market August 12th

 Saturday 9am-1pm | Parade Church | Rt 28

Join us every Saturday starting June 3rd, from 9AM-1PM at the Parade Church in Barnstead, just a minute off route 28.

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

Bristol Farmer's Market August 12th

 Saturday 9am-2pm | Mill Stream Park | NH Rout 3A Bristol

Vegetables - Fruits (in season) - Bacon - Chicken - Eggs - Baked Goods (quick breads, cookies, tarts, cakes, muffins, pies, breads, bagels) - Homemade Doggie & Horses Biscuits - Fly Fishing Lures - Quilts - Handmade Jewelry - Baskets - Amazing Woodworking of all kinds - Stuffed Animal Toys - Stuffed Toys with Accompanying Book - Aprons - Vera Bradley look-a-like totes - Cross body bags - Bird & Bat Houses - Accent Tables - Cutting Boards - Fresh Cut Floral Arrangements - Perennials - Garden Plant - Framed Photography - Semi-precious & Fresh Water Pearl Jewelry

Veterans Count 5k Run & Walk August 12th

 Saturday 9am-12pm | Pirates Cove | 399 Center St, Wolfeboro

Registration Opens at 8am

Fees/Admission 

Adults - $25 Veterans - $15 Under 12 - $15

Join us for a patriotic 5k through the beautiful Cotton Valley Rail Trail to raise funds for Veterans Count! Veterans Count provides resources and services to veterans, service members, and their families. We’ve developed a one-of-a-kind program which has a proven track record of helping service members and their families with a wide range of family, personal, and financial needs.

ArtsLive 2023 August 12th

 Saturday 10am-12pm | Belknap Mill | Laconia 

Fees/Admission - FREE

This year the Belknap Mills is the setting for our second ArtsLIVE event, featuring a selection of talented artists that will set up their own mini studio spaces. Artists will be available to discuss their creative journey, exhibit and sell their works of art. There will be demonstrations and hands-on-activities for the whole family. 

Winery Tours at Hermit Woods August 12th

Saturday 11:30am-1pm | Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery| 72 Main Street, Meredith 

Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Hermit Woods Winery as we offer you a truly special opportunity to hear the story firsthand from one of our esteemed Co-Founders. Prepare to be transported through time as you delve into the rich history of our winery, followed by an engaging tour of our production area and barrel room. During this captivating journey, you will gain intimate knowledge of the tools and equipment utilized in the meticulous craft of winemaking. By the end of the tour, you will possess a comprehensive understanding of the intricate process behind creating exquisite wines.

Following the tour, we extend a warm invitation to all our guests to partake in a guided wine tasting. Choose from a selection of six wines, carefully curated to showcase the diverse range of flavors and aromas that Hermit Woods has to offer. This immersive tasting experience will further deepen your appreciation for the artistry that goes into every bottle.

To fully savor this experience, we kindly ask you to set aside approximately one to one and a half hours of your time. As a token of our gratitude for joining us on this enlightening journey, all participants of the tour will be granted the esteemed title of "Club Member For The Day," entitling you to exclusive benefits and privileges.

Join us at Hermit Woods Winery and allow us to guide you through a truly unforgettable experience where wine, history, and passion converge in perfect harmony.

Recycled Percussion Junk Rock Superheros August 12th 

Saturday 2pm | The Cake Theatre | 12 Veterans Ave Laconia 

Your favorite band is taking the stage at THE CAKE Theatre this summer. You won't want to miss the band’s dazzling, over-the-top performance, combining comedy, music, stunts, and more.

The all-new production stage includes high-tech sound, lighting, special effects, a disco ball, and much more.

For years Recycled Percussion loved the idea of creating a rock opera! A themed show that

pushes musical limits. We bring you a live-action music experience that will take you on an

unforgettable musical journey. With that, we introduce to you, the “Junk Rock Super Heroes”.

Our immersive experience is like no other, don't miss your chance to be a part of the Recycled

Percussion Junk Rock Superheroes show!!

Live Music at Twin Barns August 12th 

Saturday 3pm | Twin Barns Brewing Company | 194 Daniel Webster Highway Meredith 

Swing by the barn & join the fun! 

Live Music in the Garden August 12th 

Saturday 3pm-6pm | Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery| 72 Main Street, Meredith 

Join us every Saturday (weather permitting) for live music in the Garden at 62 Main.

Enjoy BBQ from Angry Hog BBQ, Hermit Woods wine and wine slushies, and locally crafted beer.

Aug 12 Julia Velie

Aug 19 Colin Hart 

Weirs Beach Fireworks August 12th 

Saturday 9:30pm | Weirs Beach