Celebrating Mom; Sculpture Symposium; Comedy; Heifer Parade; More: Get Out, New Hampshire

CONCORD, NH — First, a “thank you” to all of the moms out there. We appreciate all you do and we hope you have a wonderful day on Sunday.

If Calendar listings are an indicator, it will be a busy weekend. There are dozens of things to do in the Granite State. Here is a sampling of some of the activities.

So, get out, New Hampshire!

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Thursday

Darryl Jelley's CancerSoloRide: Maine to Key West (Bedford)

Folk Department Jam & Student Recital (Concord)

Game On! (Concord)

Bach’s Lunch: Air Space (Concord)

Evening Storytime (Concord)

Etz Hayim Synagogue Presents The "Magic" of Bedrock Gardens (Derry)

The impact of Forever Chemicals: Author talk and community discussion (in-person in Merrimack and virtual)

Thrift Shop (Nashua)

18th Annual Nashua International Sculpture Symposium (Nashua)

Tides of Fortune $10K Sweepstakes to benefit two Seacoast Chambers (Portsmouth)

Friday

• Bidding is Open NOW! Bidding For Paws Virtual Auction for the Animals! (Bedford)
• Monthly Matinee (Concord)
• Student Recital (Concord)
• Concord Mom Prom! Read more about this year’s Mom Prom here: Concord's Mom Prom to Benefit Local Charity: Hearts For Kindness
• Sweeney Todd: School Edition by Majestic Theatre (Derry)
• Etz Hayim Synagogue Family Pizza & Shabbat Service (Derry)
• Lamprey Health Care Mobile Health in Exeter!
• Manifesting with Purpose: From Vision to Reality! (Nashua)
• World Academy Alumni Association's Comedy Night and Live Auction (Nashua)
• May Line Dance Party with 603 Line Dance (Newmarket)

Saturday

Free Intro to Digital Photography class (Amherst)

Pressed Flowers Resin Workshop (Bedford)

Brookford Farm's Annual Heifer Parade (Canterbury)

Concord Farmers' Market (Concord)

Storytime Stations at the Heights (Concord)

Bedrock: The Making of a Public Garden, with author Jill Nooney (Concord)

Create Your Own Pollinator Garden (Concord)

SHADOWS & LIGHT: THE ART OF SHADOW PUPPETRY A Puppetry Arts Workshop (For Adults & mature teens) (Concord)

Sweeney Todd School Edition (Derry)

Indoor ~ ONE DAY~ Spring Craft Market at LaBelle Winery- Derry

Dover Downtown Spring Fling (Dover)

INDOOR YARD SALE - BARGAINS, BAKED GOODS and PLANTS (Exeter)

2025 Alewife Festival (Exeter)

Stamp Out Hunger (Exeter)

Editor’s note: USPS letter carriers across the Granite State will also pick up food donations for those in need on Saturday.

Healthy Kids Day (Greenland)

Mother’s Day Weekend Craft Festival (Hampton Falls)

Granite State Democracy Tour - Hanover

Vinyl Swap and Sale (Hollis)

Monster Jam at SNHU Arena May 10-11 (Manchester)

Saturday Storytime (Manchester)

Comedian Jim McCue (Portsmouth)

GSCS Spring 2025 Shop 'Til You Drop Craft Fair (Rochester)

Salem Historical Society Museum Set to Reopen

INDOOR YARD SALE - BARGAINS, BAKED GOODS and PLANTS (Stratham)

2025 Great Bay Food Truck Festival (Stratham)

Sunday

• Mother’s Day Celebration at Charmingfare Farm (Candia)
• Etz Hayim Synagogue Celebrates Shavuot (Derry)
• Mother’s Day Weekend Craft Festival (Hampton Falls)
• Mother’s Day Brunch at Rooftop at The Envio (Portsmouth)
• Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell Cover Band (Portsmouth)

Upcoming Featured Events

Bedford Garden Club Annual Plant Sale

Middle School Rowing (Open to ALL NH youth) (Concord)

Spring Revival Wreath Making Event (Hollis)

Share & Pair Sundays at Averill House Vineyard, all inclusive! (Nashua)

No-Cost Energy Assessments by Liberty and Unitil NHSaves (Salem)

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