5 Fun Rainy Weekend Activities in NH

1. Boo! New England FearFest at Fright Kingdom is the largest indoor attraction in New England and has been in existence for nearly a decade (as Fright Kingdom). New England FearFest was selected as one of the 2012 America's Best Haunts. Attractions include the Apocalypse Z, Vampire Castle, Carnival of Corpses 3-D, Bloodmare Manor and Grim! Tickets can be purchases at the door. General admission Friday and Saturday: $24; Thursday and Sunday: $17.

2. Fair weather. Rain in the forecast? Don't let that keep you away from New England's largest family fun fair. Enjoy pageants, contests, shows, concerts, great food and exciting rides at The Deerfield Fair, which runs through this weekend. Get more information here.

3. Free samples, community fun. The Merrimack Fall Festival/Business Expo is set for Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. More than 100 businesses, organizations and crafters will be on hand to show citizens from all over New Hampshire what Merrimack and surrounding communities have to offer as they sell their goods and demonstrate their products, and of course food will be available from many Merrimack restaurants. There will be a live music extravaganza featuring Siroteau, and Brian and Gardner Murphy. The event includesm multiple demonstrations and entertainment for the kids.  Visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras and have their pictures taken with Wally and with the Clydesdale and petting animals.

4. Charged up circus! Don’t miss Fully Charged, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize Children Of All Ages! Playing the Verizon Wireless Arena through Sept. 30! The most electrifying edition ever of Ringling Bros. celebrates "performance power" that boosts circus-goers’ excitement. Get more information here.

5. Beer. Hooray, beer! Join the festivities with us at Oktoberfest in Concord all day Saturday as we take over Eagle Square with beer, authentic German food, lots of beer, live entertainment, some more beer, huge outside bar, German beer, live Bavarian/Polka band, more beer, live Rock and Roll band, pints of beer, contests, steins of beer, games, have I said beer yet, giveaways, draft beer, fun, and oh yea....BEER!