New Hampshire Ice Castles Get Unexpected Boost From Mother Nature

"Mother Nature is 100% the main architect," said Luke Ely, assistant manager for Ice Castles New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Ice Castles Opening Earlier Than Usual For 2025

The Ice Castles opened on Jan. 20 last year. In 2023, a mild winter forced the attraction to have its latest opening ever on Jan. 27.

Last-Minute NYE Plans; First Flea Market Of 2025; More: Get Out, NH

Stories, a baroque Beatles renaissance, support wrestlers by eating out, crafts, ballroom dancing, and much to do in the Granite State.

New Year’s Eve In NH: Big Easy Extravaganza; Recycled Percussion; More

Whether it is First Night in Portsmouth or fireworks in the White Mountains, there is something for everyone around the Granite State.

Hanukkah Happenings; Recycled Percussion On Tour; More: Get Out, NH

Plus: Light shows (if you missed them), gravity circus, stories, games, dancing, crafts, and more stuff to do in the Granite State.

Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From Patch In New Hampshire To You

To our readers in the Granite State and everyone else, we hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday season.

‘Backup Has Arrived’ To Protect Concord’s City Plaza Nativity Scene

Christmas Eve caroling event scheduled; Satanic Temple display continues to be vandalized during the evening and early morning hours.

The Best Places To See Christmas Light Displays In Concord, Penacook

Patch readers share their displays, as well as the places they like to drive by, which are the best light displays in Concord and Penacook.

Embrace The Spirit Of The Season: Get Out, New Hampshire

Around the Granite State, there are concerts, cantatas, comedy, ornament creation, gift-wrapping help, ballroom dancing, and much more.

The Satanic Temple Concord City Plaza Display Set Back Up Again

Concord police will file charges against a vandalism suspect accused of damaging the display on Tuesday night.

Reinstalled Concord City Plaza Satanic Temple Display Damaged Again

Update: Cops identify suspect after a resident guarding the Nativity, after threats of damage to the Baby Jesus display, saw the incident.

Holiday Events Winding Down In New Hampshire: Get Out

Caroling in the Granite State, bereavement group, a recital, stories, holiday lights, and a final week for guild crafts and more.

Thousands Of Gifts Are Being Delivered To Needy New Hampshire Children

Video: Governor-elect Kelly Ayotte joined state employees, retirees, the National Guard, others to load up trucks for Operation Santa Claus.

Christmas Concerts; Holiday Shopping; And More: Get Out, New Hampshire

Stories, learning to make prayer beads and other crafts, fundraisers, dancing, a talk about staying sane during media madness, and more.

​St. Paul's Presents Annual Festival Of Lessons And Carols Saturday ​

Held in the School's historic Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul, it features carols, readings, and anthems to herald the feast of Christmas.

Demonic Presence Installed On Concord’s City Plaza

Updated: Concord City Council approves permit for Satanic Temple’s demon outside the Statehouse as part of a campaign to promote pluralism.

Concord’s Midnight Merriment For 2024 Featured A Parade Of Lights

Video: The 31st annual event closed part of Downtown Concord on Friday night for a parade. Attendees enjoyed shopping, music, and revelry.

NH's Official Christmas Tree Was Lit At Bridges House, Kicking Off Holiday Season

Hundreds got into the holiday mood Thursday night when New Hampshire’s official Christmas tree was lit in East Concord.

Where Are The Best Holiday Light Displays In Concord And Penacook?

Health experts say twinkling holiday lights and colorful displays make people feel good. So, where are the best ones in your community?

Midnight Merriment; Christmas With Cows; Theatre; More: Get Out, NH

Dozens of holiday craft fairs around the Granite State, pageants, cookie walks, sales, and fundraisers, a comedy show, symphony, stories.

Toys For Tots: How To Help In Concord And Penacook

Don’t forget the kids who aren’t on anyone’s shopping list and pick up some items for the Toys for Tots campaign in New Hampshire.

Where To See Santa In And Around Concord This Christmas Season

Whether it is community events, breakfasts, or photo sittings, kids around the state have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick.

Where To Find A Christmas Tree In Concord And Penacook: 2024 Guide

Drought conditions in some parts of the country, including the Northeast, and excess moisture in others have affected Christmas tree farms.

Fireworks Return To Annual Concord Christmas Tree Lighting: Watch

Hundreds turned out for the 39th annual event in Downtown Concord on Friday night. Here are some of the highlights.

The Barley House In Concord Gets Lit Up With Holiday Popup Lights

Brian and Deb Shea and staffers turn the eatery into a twinkling destination to celebrate Christmas and downtown activities and events.

Small Business Saturday 2024 In Concord, Penacook: See Sales, Deals

The event, founded by American Express in 2010, is sandwiched between the major retail shopping holiday Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Bring On The Christmas Season: Get Out, New Hampshire

Craft fairs, tree lightings, farm events, road races, Handel’s Messiah, a blood drive, holiday music, pictures with Santa, and more.

Concord Christmas Tree Lighting, Fireworks A Go For Friday

The 39th annual event will feature a short fireworks display by the Everett Arena after Santa lights up the tree at the city plaza.

Happy Thanksgiving, New Hampshire, To You And Yours

From everyone at New Hampshire Patch, here’s wishing you a very happy holiday on Thursday.

'Lots Of Good People Out There': Concord Resident Shares Gratitude

Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.

Concord Resident Shares Gratitude This Holiday Season

Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.

73rd Annual Concord Christmas Parade Highlights: Watch

Thousands attended the festive event on the Concord Heights on Saturday morning.

​5 Concord, Penacook Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season

Maintaining funding is a constant challenge for many nonprofits that fill gaps and meet other needs in the capital region.

Here’s How Much Thanksgiving Dinner Could Cost In NH; How To Cut Costs

According to the latest Consumer Price Index, grocery prices are about 1.1% higher this year than last and 28% higher than in 2019.

73rd Annual Concord Christmas Parade To Be Held Saturday

“Silver Bells” is 2024’s theme; Loudon Road will be closed between Hazen Drive-Airport Road and Canterbury Road between 9:15 a.m. and noon.

New Hampshire State Police Toys For Tots Collection Campaign Underway

Troopers will collect toys for needy children as part of the U.S. Marine Corps effort through Dec. 6.

Concord Woman Grateful For Community Of Open Arms And Large Hearts

Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.

Early Halloween Forecast For NH: Balmy And Bewitching For Bats, Beasts

Forecasters say next Thursday looks pretty good for early evening trick-or-treating around the Granite State.

These Are The Creepiest, Most Haunted Places In New Hampshire

What’s the scariest, most haunted place in the Granite State? Thrillist, Business Insider, Forbes, and HGTV have some thoughts.

SEA’s Operation Santa Claus Needs Hundreds Of Sponsors For Kids In NH

The program, run by volunteers and retired state employees, hopes to provide gifts for 3,000 children in the Granite State this year.