Summer has arrived in the Lakes Region! We've got all you need here for entertainment, family fun, local food, and unforgettable summer experiences.
July 6th - July 12th 2026
🎲♟️ Roll the dice on a fun-filled family afternoon at Pease Public Library!
Gather your family and friends for Family Board Game Night, where all ages are invited to unplug, connect, and enjoy an evening of classic board games, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. The library will have a variety of games available, or you’re welcome to bring your own favorite to share!
📍 Pease Public Library
🗓 Monday, July 6
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
🎟 FREE to attend
For More Information ⟶ https://www.facebook.com/share/1V9uFEbPsg/
🧠🍕 Think you’ve got what it takes to be trivia champion?
Grab your smartest friends (or make some new ones!) and head to Axe & Ale Taphouse for a fun-filled Team Trivia Night. Test your knowledge across a variety of categories while enjoying great food, drinks, and friendly competition. As an added bonus, buy one pizza and get the second half off!
📍 Axe & Ale Taphouse
🗓 Tuesday, July 7
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
Bring your A-game, enjoy delicious pizza, and see if your team has what it takes to claim trivia bragging rights! 🏆🍻
For More Information ⟶ https://www.facebook.com/share/18xSWmKEgF/
🦋🌿 Discover the beauty of the Squam Lakes region—one butterfly at a time!
Join the first-ever Squam Lakes Butterfly Count and spend the day exploring local fields and forests while helping scientists monitor butterfly populations. Whether you’re an experienced naturalist or simply curious about nature, this community science event welcomes all skill levels, with guidance provided for beginners throughout the day.
📍 Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
🗓 Wednesday, July 8
🕣 8:45 AM–3:45 PM
🎟 Free (advance registration required)
Your observations will contribute to the New Hampshire Butterfly Monitoring Network, supporting important conservation efforts across the state. Youth are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
For More Information ⟶ https://business.lakesregionchamber.org/events/details/squam-lakes-butterfly-count-59995?calendarMonth=2026-07-01
🍝🍅 Bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen!
Join Lakes Region Community College for a hands-on Pasta & Pomodoro Sauce Class and learn how to create fresh semolina pasta from scratch paired with a classic homemade pomodoro sauce. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home cook, you’ll leave with new skills, delicious recipes, and fresh pasta and sauce to enjoy at home.
📍 Lakes Region Community College
🗓 Thursday, July 9
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
Led by instructor Kayla Harper, this interactive workshop includes expert instruction, tastings, take-home recipes, and your own handmade pasta and sauce. Be sure to notify the college of any allergies or dietary restrictions before registering.
Mangia! Gather your apron and get ready for an evening of cooking, learning, and delicious Italian flavors. 🇮🇹🍷✨
For More Information ⟶ https://business.lakesregionchamber.org/events/details/pasta-and-pomodoro-sauce-class-60368?calendarMonth=2026-07-01
🌮🎬 Food, fun, and a movie under the stars? Count us in!
Kick off your Friday night at Food Truck Friday with a delicious lineup of local food trucks, lawn games, live music, and family-friendly fun before settling in for Movies on the Hill. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening in Wolfeboro!
📍 Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center & Abenaki Ski Area
🗓 Friday, July 10
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
🎟 Free admission (food available for purchase)
For More Information ⟶ https://business.lakesregionchamber.org/events/details/food-truck-friday-60204?calendarMonth=2026-07-01
🎶🌸 Summer evenings are better with live music in Meredith!
Kick off your weekend at Music in the Marketplace and enjoy an evening of shopping, dining, sweet treats, and live entertainment in the beautiful courtyard at Mill Falls Marketplace. This week’s featured performer is Katie Dobbins, an award-winning New Hampshire singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt originals and favorite covers performed on acoustic guitar and piano.
📍 Mill Falls Marketplace
🗓 Friday, July 10
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
🎟 FREE Admission
Bring your family, grab dinner or ice cream, and soak in the sounds of summer in the heart of Meredith! 🎸🍦☀️
For More Information ⟶ https://business.lakesregionchamber.org/events/details/music-in-the-marketplace-featuring-katie-dobbins-60455?calendarMonth=2026-07-01
☠️⚓ Ahoy, mateys! One of Lake Winnipesaukee’s favorite summer traditions is back!
Gather your crew for the HK Easterseals Poker Run, where pirates of both land and lake come together for a day of adventure, friendly competition, and giving back. Travel by boat, car, or motorcycle as you collect poker cards from checkpoints around the lake before celebrating at The NASWA Resort with great food, live entertainment, awards, and plenty of pirate fun!
🏴☠️ Dress in your best pirate attire and compete for fun costume prizes, including Best Pirate Crew, Best Pirate Boat, Best Pirate Costume, Best Land Ship, and Best Little Pirate!
📍 The NASWA Resort
🗓 Saturday, July 11
🕗 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
💲 Registration fees vary
Best of all, this annual event benefits Easterseals New Hampshire, helping provide life-changing services for nearly 16,000 children, adults, and families across the state.
Raise your sails, collect your cards, and join the crew for an unforgettable day on Lake Winnipesaukee! 🃏⚓🏴☠️💙
For More Information ⟶ https://business.lakesregionchamber.org/events/details/25th-hk-easterseals-poker-run-59764?calendarMonth=2026-07-01
🎷🌅 End your weekend with smooth jazz and beautiful lake views at Weirs Beach!
Spend a relaxing Sunday evening on the Weirs Beach Boardwalk as the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet performs timeless classics from Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and other jazz legends, along with fresh takes on contemporary favorites and original compositions. It’s the perfect soundtrack to a summer night on Lake Winnipesaukee.
📍 Weirs Beach Boardwalk
🗓 Sunday, July 12
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
🎟 FREE Admission
Bring a chair, grab an ice cream, stroll the boardwalk, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music by the lake. 🎶☀️🌊
For More Information ⟶ https://business.lakesregionchamber.org/events/details/weirs-beach-jazz-series-07-12-2026-60278?calendarMonth=2026-07-01
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.
