Stratham Municipal Center

Join the Exeter Area Garden Club for an exciting event featuring bargains, baked goods, and plants. Support civic beautification, conservation, and local scholarships while browsing a wide variety of items at the Stratham Municipal Center. Vendor spaces are available for a $30 application fee, including an 8-foot table and advertising.

Local Event: Indoor Yard Sale

Rockingham County

Exeter

New Hampshire

Indoor Yard Sale

Join the Exeter Area Garden Club for an exciting event featuring bargains, baked goods, and plants. Support civic...

LaBelle Winery Derry Event Center

Join us at LaBelle Winery in Derry, NH for The Great New England Spring Fine Craft &amp; Artisan Market!
Free Admission!
Friday, May 8 | 4 - 8 pm
Saturday, May 9 | 10 - 5 pm
Be sure to visit all four spaces on-site at LaBelle Winery Derry:
<ul><li>Vineyard Ballroom,</li><li>Vineyard Ballroom Terrace (under a heated tent) ,</li><li>Harvest Room (upstairs)</li><li>Parking lot (just outside the Terrace)</li></ul>
While you’re here, make the most of your visit and enjoy a LaBelle wine tasting, play golf at The Links, mini golf at Mini Links, shop at LaBelle's Cafe Market, and dine at Americus Restaurant.
See all event details and register (for updates &amp; news): <a href="https://labellewinery.com/.../great-new-england-spring.../?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYW1DRDVoRm81RVNJTjBlaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4B3mvUau9b5Zk2rHkEBwhDEYwF1bI74xVYTEqPAb0kFbcjzK6gS8-bdIMfjw_aem_mGnFxSu9geVtKlB4_FKHdw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://labellewinery.com/.../great-new-england-spring.../</a>
Follow our Facebook page for updates, news, ticket giveaways, and announcements. ​<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GNECraftArtisanShows" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/GNECraftArtisanShows</a>
For a full event schedule &amp; to join our Email List:
<a href="https://www.gnecraftartisanshows.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYW1DRDVoRm81RVNJTjBlaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6oCc6QHUZyI3dpgAHoepDVQUvAqNXGQvJ7EpgywvZqfnHUoMcR650280l6pQ_aem_x8GlKi89ZtSVQbDzCWd1EQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.GNECraftArtisanShows.com</a>
<a href="https://www.gneglutenfreeexpo.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYW1DRDVoRm81RVNJTjBlaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4xns_3jCr3UlZQ4ybOElVsWQxJ6LqtGce8LOKG1nUkyXqE26njFAgeKTcpBg_aem_ScKA98MYzQa4s9Q-Tg0EdA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.GNEGlutenFreeExpo.com</a> (Sept 5th)
<a href="https://www.gnefoodtruckfest.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYW1DRDVoRm81RVNJTjBlaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7h1y7hJD9LEAhHDI67aNYKwPhwF-GJa_0W-FzN2fROjqT9yaeXzDi8sHIwKw_aem_587VW3ZwXV1_OBKHSVlYMw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.GNEFoodTruckFest.com</a> (Aug 1/2 &amp; Aug 29/30)

Local Event: May 8/9 New England Craft Market at LaBelle Winery (Derry, NH)

May 8/9 New England Craft Market at LaBelle...

Join us at LaBelle Winery in Derry, NH for The Great New England Spring Fine Craft & Artisan Market!
Free Admission!
Friday,...

May 8/9 New England Craft Market at LaBelle Winery (Derry, NH)

Founders Park

Join us at Founders Park (or Exeter Town Hall for bad weather), downtown Exeter, NH for a free and family friendly environmental festival celebrating the annual migration of our river herring.&nbsp;&nbsp;
There will be educational information and displays for all ages, hourly raffles, and lots of great activities for all ages.&nbsp;
Here is a sample of what to expect:
<ul><li>NH Native Fish Meet and Greet</li><li>Explore the&nbsp;relationship of Native People with fish and the river,&nbsp;and how it continues today</li><li>Learn the secret water cleaning skills of native oysters</li><li>Meet water bugs that tell us if our streams are healthy</li><li>Learn how to support pollinators, limited supply of native seeds available</li><li>Electric vehicle display</li><li>Culvert Cornhole&nbsp;</li></ul>
AND SO SO MUCH MORE!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: 2026 Exeter Alewife Festival

2026 Exeter Alewife Festival

Join us at Founders Park (or Exeter Town Hall for bad weather), downtown Exeter, NH for a free and family friendly...

Heronfield Academy invites the community to come together for a delicious night out in support of a great cause at its upcoming Restaurant Fundraiser Night at The Community Oven in Hampton.
On this special evening, a portion of all proceeds from dine-in and takeout orders will benefit Heronfield Academy’s Annual Fund, which directly supports student programs, faculty development, and enriching educational experiences. It’s a simple and meaningful way to give back—just enjoy a great meal with family and friends while helping strengthen a vibrant local school community.
The event is open to all and is a wonderful opportunity to connect, support local business, and make a positive impact. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to Heronfield, your participation helps sustain the school’s mission and programs.
Join us at The Community Oven in Hampton for an evening of great food, community spirit, and giving back.

Local Event: Heronfield Academy Fundraiser Night at Community Oven!

Heronfield Academy Fundraiser Night at...

Heronfield Academy invites the community to come together for a delicious night out in support of a great cause at its upcoming...

Heronfield Academy Fundraiser Night at Community Oven!

“It’s Alive!” (Stuffed Animal Puppets): (Grades 3 &amp; up, 2-2.5 Hrs.)
What would happen if Dr. Frankenstein were let loose in a toy shop?&nbsp; Now I know what you are thinking: my child will be devastated and traumatized if we cut their favorite stuffed animal apart to create a puppet!&nbsp; Relax, my friends, I will supply an array of cleaned, used stuffed animals to dissect.&nbsp; This class is a great and unique way to teach students about hand puppets.&nbsp; In this class, each student will begin with a stuffed animal, which we will then proceed to turn into a hand puppet by opening it up, learning to pattern its mouth, and constructing &amp; installing a mouth plate.&nbsp; Miraculously, this will animate a formerly inanimate object, turning it from a mere toy into a puppet.
Creative Community Staff will pick students up at Epping Elementary School and walk them down to the Art Center.&nbsp; Students who are commuting should arrive by 3:35.
Registration deadline May 1st, midnight

Local Event: It's Alive Stuffy Puppets

It's Alive Stuffy Puppets

“It’s Alive!” (Stuffed Animal Puppets): (Grades 3 & up, 2-2.5 Hrs.)
What would happen if Dr. Frankenstein were let loose in a...

“It’s Alive!” (Stuffed Animal Puppets): (Adults 2-2.5 Hrs.)
What would happen if Dr. Frankenstein were let loose in a toy shop?&nbsp; Come animate a stuffed toy by making it into a puppet! This workshop will awaken the inner child of any adult. Eric will supply an array of cleaned, used stuffed animals to dissect.&nbsp; This class is a great and unique way to teach students about hand puppets.&nbsp; In this class, each student will begin with a stuffed animal, which we will then proceed to turn into a hand puppet by opening it up, learning to pattern its mouth, and constructing &amp; installing a mouth plate.&nbsp; Miraculously, this will animate a formerly inanimate object, turning it from a mere toy into a talking puppet.
Eric Weiss is an award-winning puppet maker and Creative Community Space guest artist who has led multiple workshops and camps each year at Creative Community Space since 2023. You can read more about him here: <a href="https://creativecommunityspace.com/meet-the-teaching-members/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">creativecommunityspace.com/meet-the-teaching-members/</a>
There is a children’s version of this workshop on the day before this – May 15th.
Registration Deadline: May 1st Midnight

Local Event: Stuffed Animal Puppets- It’s Alive for Adults!

Stuffed Animal Puppets- It’s Alive for Adults!

“It’s Alive!” (Stuffed Animal Puppets): (Adults 2-2.5 Hrs.)
What would happen if Dr. Frankenstein were let loose in a toy...

Newburyport Senior/Community Center

Join Christian Science practitioner Nicole Virgil, CS, for a compelling talk on discovering your capacity to sort reality from unreality. Learn how understanding what truly matters can bring healing, clarity, and freedom to your life in this event hosted by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Newburyport.

Local Event: What Really Matters

Essex County

Newburyport

Massachusetts

What Really Matters

Join Christian Science practitioner Nicole Virgil, CS, for a compelling talk on discovering your capacity to sort reality from...

Exeter Public Library

Save a life- donate blood. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS&nbsp;(1-800-733-2767)&nbsp;or go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter EXETERLIBRARY&nbsp;to schedule an appointment. Contact the library at 603-772-3101 or exeterpl.ref@gmail.com with any questions.

Local Event: Blood Drive with the Red Cross

Blood Drive with the Red Cross

Save a life- donate blood. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter EXETERLIBRARY to schedule...

Free, family-friendly trout fishing derby hosted by Ted Arcidi on May 23, 2026 in Milford, NH, featuring stocked fishing, free food, and prizes. Open to all ages with no registration cost—catch up to five trout and compete for cash prizes, plus meet Ted Arcidi and enjoy a full day of community fun.

Local Event: Arcidi Fishing Derby

Hillsborough County

Milford

Arcidi Fishing Derby

Free, family-friendly trout fishing derby hosted by Ted Arcidi on May 23, 2026 in Milford, NH, featuring stocked fishing, free...

Whittemore Center Arena

Join us INDOORS for the New England Sea Glass and Craft Festival – an unforgettable day of creativity, coastal charm, food, and handcrafted treasures!&nbsp;
Saturday, June 27 | 10 - 4 pm
Sunday, June 28 | 10 - 4 pm
Whittemore Center at The University of NH (UNH)
128 Main Street ~ Durham, NH
Admission: $7 two day admission (Kids 14 &amp; under FREE!)
Free parking - Use LOT A
Handicap parking - Use Alumni Lot (lot P)
GNE is very excited to host this one-of-a-kind event in the region! Dive into thousands of handmade items, most inspired by the beauty of the sea — from nautical, coastal, and Sea Glass themes to elegant artisan goods and delicious foods!
What You’ll Find:
<ul><li>Beautiful Sea Glass art &amp; coastal décor from 100 Exhibitors</li><li>Unique jewelry, pottery, apparel, &amp; wood-turned goods</li><li>Cozy pillows, home décor, photography, and outdoor art</li><li>Leatherwork, handmade cards, and so much more!</li><li>Food trucks &amp; small-batch Specialty Foods</li><li>Sea Glass, Painting activities, and Workshops! Come make a Sea Glass Christmas Tree and more to be announced.</li></ul>
$100 Door Prize Giveaway!
Whether you're a fan of the ocean or simply love shopping local, this is the event of the summer. Celebrate creativity, coastal vibes, and the best artisans in Maine.
Don’t miss it – this festival is a must-see!

Local Event: June 27/28 New England Sea Glass & Craft Festival at UNH {Durham, NH)}

June 27/28 New England Sea Glass & Craft...

Join us INDOORS for the New England Sea Glass and Craft Festival – an unforgettable day of creativity, coastal charm, food, and...

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