A new season is beginning in the Lakes Region! 🍁🌊 From crisp mornings and beautiful days by the lake to local dining, live entertainment, family fun, and festive community events, we’ve rounded up everything happening this week.
August 31st - September 6th, 2026
🧘♀️🌄 Monday Plans: Breathe, Stretch & Soak in the View
It's your last chance to wind down your Monday with an evening of yoga in one of the Lakes Region’s most breathtaking settings! ✨
Yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow invites yogis of all experience levels to enjoy an outdoor practice surrounded by fresh mountain air and the beautiful grounds of Castle in the Clouds. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or practice regularly, this relaxing class is the perfect way to reset and start your week feeling refreshed. 🌿🧘♀️
📍 Castle in the Clouds | Moultonborough, NH
🗓️ Monday, August 31
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
💲 $20 per person
🎟️ Pre-registration required
🕠 Please arrive by 5:45 PM for check-in at the Carriage House
Bring your yoga mat, water bottle, and comfortable shoes for the walk up to the Lucknow Mansion. Then find your spot on the lawn, take in the mountain views, and enjoy a peaceful summer evening outdoors. 🌅💚✨
For More Information ⟶ https://www.lakesregion.org/event/yoga-on-the-lawns-of-lucknow-castle-in-the-clouds-moultonborough-nh-2/2026-08-31/
📚🍂 Little Readers, Big Imaginations!
Bring your little one to Preschool Storytime for a cozy morning of stories, learning, and fun with Miss Linda! 🐝📖✨
Kids can enjoy engaging stories and activities while spending time with other little readers—perfect for adding a little learning and connection to your Tuesday morning. 💛
📍 Gilford Public Library | Gilford, NH
🗓️ Tuesday, September 1
⏰ 10:30–11:30 AM
👧🧒 Preschool-aged children
Grab your little bookworm and come enjoy a sweet morning of stories, creativity, and new friends! 🍁📚🐝
For More Information ⟶ https://gilfordlibrary.org/storytimes-events/
🎶🌊 September Sounds Better by the Lake!
Summer may be winding down, but the live music isn’t! Head to T-BONES Great American Eatery in Laconia for an evening of local music, delicious food, cold drinks, and beautiful lakeside views. 🍔🍹🎸
📍 T-BONES | Laconia, NH
🗓️ Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
🎟️ No Cover Charge
🌤️ Weather Dependent
Even better, Live Music by the Lake continues 7 days a week throughout September, with two sets on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00–4:00 PM and 5:00–8:00 PM! ☀️🎵
Grab a table, order your favorites, and enjoy a laid-back evening by the water while supporting talented local musicians. 💙🌅🎶
For More Information ⟶ https://www.lakesregion.org/event/live-music-by-the-lake-7-days-a-week-in-september-sat-sun-1-4pm-as-well-as-5-8-pm-t-bones-laconia-nh/2026-09-02/
🎨✨ An Evening of Art, Inspiration & Community
Spend your Thursday evening surrounded by creativity at the New Hampshire Boat Museum for a special Artist Reception featuring The Winnipesaukee Art Galleries of Meredith.
Presented by the Galleries at 31 Main, this curated exhibition showcases a beautiful collection of work from talented local artists. Meet the artists behind the pieces, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with fellow art lovers in a relaxed and inspiring setting. 🖼️🥂
📍 New Hampshire Boat Museum | Moultonborough, NH
🗓️ Thursday, September 3
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
🎨 Featured: The Winnipesaukee Art Galleries of Meredith
🥂 Light refreshments
Come celebrate local talent and enjoy an evening where art and community come together. 💙🎨✨
For More Information ⟶ https://www.lakesregion.org/event/artist-reception-featuring-the-winnipesaukee-art-galleries-of-meredith-new-hampshire-boat-museum-moultonborough-nh/
🎹✨ Two Pianos. Your Requests. One Seriously Fun Night!
Get ready for a high-energy evening of music, laughs, and plenty of audience participation when Dueling Pianos takes over Greenside at Lochmere Country Club! 🎶🥂
Featuring Dueling Pianos Live: Best of Boston, this interactive, all-request show lets the crowd help choose the soundtrack. Expect sing-along favorites, friendly piano battles, and nonstop entertainment! 🎤🎹🔥
📍 Greenside at Lochmere Country Club | Tilton, NH
🗓️ Friday, September 4
⏰ 8:00–9:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $25
🍽️ Make a night of it! Grab dinner and drinks before the show—dinner reservations are recommended.
Bring your friends, your best song requests, and get ready to sing along! 🎹🍸🎶✨
For More Information ⟶ https://www.lakesregion.org/event/dueling-pianos-greenside-at-lochmere-country-club-tilton-nh/
🍎🥪 Pack a Better Lunch!
School is back in session, and Prescott Farm is making lunchtime a little more delicious! Join Homemade School Lunches for a hands-on cooking class all about creating simple, nourishing, scratch-made meals that are perfect for packing. 🥕🍏✨
Using garden-fresh seasonal ingredients, you’ll learn practical cooking skills and new ideas for lunches students will actually look forward to eating. Perfect for parents, teens, or anyone looking to shake up the usual lunchbox routine! 🍱💛
📍 Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center | Laconia, NH
🗓️ Saturday, September 5
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
👩🍳 Ages 12+
🎟️ $15 Members | $30 Non-Members
Come cook, learn, and leave with a little inspiration for making school lunches easier, fresher, and a whole lot tastier! 🥪🍓🥒✨
For More Information ⟶ https://www.lakesregion.org/event/homemade-school-lunches-prescott-farm-environmental-education-center-laconia-nh/
🇺🇸🛍️ Shop Local This Labor Day Weekend!
Celebrate the long weekend with a little shopping, fresh air, and farm fun at the Labor Day Antiques & Artisan Market at Beans & Greens Farm! 🌻✨
Browse handmade goods, unique gifts, artisan finds, and antiques from local vendors while enjoying everything the farm has to offer. It’s the perfect excuse to gather the family and spend a late-summer day in Gilford! 🧺🍎🌿
📍 Beans & Greens Farm | Gilford, NH
🗓️ Saturday, September 5 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
🗓️ Sunday, September 6 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Come shop small, support local makers, and enjoy a fun-filled Labor Day weekend at the farm! ❤️🤍💙🛍️✨
For More Information ⟶ https://www.lakesregion.org/event/labor-day-antiques-artisan-market-beans-and-grens-farm-gilford-nh/2026-09-05/
🌊🔬 Get Out on the Water & Make a Difference!
Spend the day on beautiful Squam Lake while contributing to nearly 50 years of local water-quality research with the Squam Lakes Association! 💙🌿
During this hands-on volunteer excursion, you’ll head out by boat to Sandwich Bay and Loon Reef and learn how SLA monitors the health of the lake. Participants will help collect water samples, use monitoring equipment, and learn how to identify and report invasive milfoil. 🚤💧🔬
📍 Squam Lakes Association | Holderness, NH
🗓️ Sunday, September 6
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
🎟️ Registration Required
👨👩👧 Minors must be accompanied by an adult
After sampling, the group will stop at Moon or Bowman Island for lunch and some time to enjoy the scenery. 🥪🏝️☀️
It’s a unique opportunity to explore Squam, learn about lake conservation, and play a hands-on role in protecting one of the Lakes Region’s most treasured natural resources! 🌊🌲💚
For More Information ⟶ https://www.lakesregion.org/event/volunteer-water-quality-excursion-squam-lakes-association-holderness-nh-3/
🏮✨ Light Up the Lake: A Magical Farewell to Summer
Experience Lake Winnipesaukee like never before at the Lakes Region Lantern Festival—a beautiful evening celebrating memory, togetherness, and hope for the future. 💙🌅
As the sun disappears behind the mountains, hundreds of glowing lanterns will be released onto the water, transforming the lake into a breathtaking display of light. Personalize your own lantern with a message, memory, or wish, then watch as it joins the glow across the Big Lake. 🏮🌊✨
The evening is about so much more than the lanterns, too! Enjoy live music aboard the M/S Mount Washington, local food trucks, full bar and dining service, lantern decorating, face painting, crafts, games, and family-friendly fun throughout the festival grounds. 🎶🍔🎨
🏮 Lanterns: $15 for 1 | $25 for 2 | $45 for 4
🚢 Enjoy the festivities aboard the M/S Mount Washington or from shore
🎤 Live music from Swipe Right Duo & Ralph Allen
📻 Lakes FM 101.5 broadcasting live
🍴 Local food trucks + food & drinks aboard The Mount
👨👩👧👦 Activities for all ages
Whether you’re honoring someone special, making a wish for what’s ahead, or simply want to witness one of the most magical nights of the season, this is a must-see Lakes Region experience. 🌙🏮💫
For More Information ⟶ https://www.lakesregion.org/event/lakes-region-lantern-festival-center-harbor-nh/
There’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the Lakes Region this week. We hope this guide helps you make the most of it while supporting the amazing local businesses and events that make our community so special.
