Name: 'A Splash of Improv'
Start: 2026-08-14T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Players Ring

Players Ring

Stranger Than Fiction Improvreturns to the Players Ring for their third summer with the “A Splash of Improv” series — an unpredictable, high-energy mix of games, stories, characters, and complete comedic chaos.
Every show is different. One night may feature fast-paced short form games, the next a long form experiment, surprise guests, who knows?
August 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m.Advance Tickets: $16; Door Sales: $18. Visit www.playersring.org

Local Event: 'A Splash of Improv'

Rockingham County

Tony Schinella

Boston Metropolitan Area

Portsmouth

New Hampshire

'A Splash of Improv'

Stranger Than Fiction Improvreturns to the Players Ring for their third summer with the “A Splash of Improv” series — an...

Langdon House

Bring your chair, blankets, and picnic dinner and enjoy an evening in the Langdon House garden!
Ampersand Music brings their performance,&nbsp;Music of the New Nation, to Langdon House in a celebration of historic music that soars with tight vocal harmonies and the driving sound of traditional instruments. This concert features songs and stories from 1730 to 1830 about the stirrings of revolution, the experiences of colonists from different walks of life, songs from soldiers on both sides of the conflict, and fiddle tune written by an ensalved person, and protest songs written at the time. This trio of musicians brings guitar, mandolin, bousouki, cello, penny whistles, hammer dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, and rich vocal harmonies to underscore great joy in sharing this music with a modern audience.&nbsp;Join guides at the Langdon House<a href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a>before the concert and learn about the revolutionary and patriotic spirit of John Langdon, delegate to the Second Continental Congress and signer of the Constitution.
Historic New England Members&nbsp;$10;&nbsp;Nonmembers $15; Child $5.&nbsp;<a href="https://my.historicnewengland.org/account/login" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
Please call (603) 436-3205 for more information.&nbsp;

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<table><tbody><tr><td> Maine Made Crafts and newenglandcraftfairs.com will host its Annual Wells Summerfest Arts &amp; Crafts show with artists &amp; crafters from Maine &amp; over the U.S. Saturday &amp; Sunday August 8 &amp; 9, 2026 9-4 PM both days rain or shine. Crafters will all be inside &amp; outside this year. 
It's the perfect time to buy gift items from our talented artisans selling their one-of-a-kind gifts from wood items, quilt work, Photography, knits &amp; crochet, jams &amp; jellies, dolls, jewelry, clothing, art work, &amp; much more all at prices you can afford. 
Give a gift with meaning, give a gift of quality, give a gift made in the USA at our New England Craft Fairs show at the Wells Jr High. 
All quality crafters are invited to display their work at our shows. We stay open until 4PM both days for our customers.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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🎉 Join us at Saltbox Farm in Stratham, NH on August 8 from 12–2 PM for a fun-filled family event! 🎉
Enjoy a day packed with exciting activities including: 🐝 A special honey demonstration by SeaBee Honey 🔍 A scavenger hunt adventure 🎲 Family games 🎨 Coloring station with prizes 🍪 Fresh baked goods by Danielle 🍧 Kona Ice and food available for purchase 🍓 Pick your own Bubbles &amp; Berries, with a special kids’ keepsake bucket
And that’s not all — there will be plenty more fun surprises waiting for you!
Bring the whole family and make memories at Saltbox Farm. We can’t wait to see you there! 🫐

Local Event: Family Fun Day at Saltbox Farm

Stratham

Family Fun Day at Saltbox Farm

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Bedrock Gardens

Get up
close to the incredible world of caterpillars as The Caterpillar Lab
returns to Bedrock Gardens for two days of hands-on discovery.
Explore live caterpillar exhibits, view these amazing insects under a
microscope, and learn what they eat, how they transform into
butterflies and moths, and the fascinating ways they survive in the
wild. You'll even discover which caterpillars may be living right in
your own backyard. This perennial family favorite is perfect for
curious minds of all ages.
The Caterpillar Lab inspires appreciation for the beauty and
complexity of our local ecosystems through engaging educational
programs and research. Join founder Sam Jaffe for a guided
Caterpillar Hunt through the gardens from 2–3 PM each day to search
for native caterpillars and other insects in their natural habitat.
All activities are included with admission: $15 for adults, Free
for kids 12 and under and free for Bedrock Gardens members. 

Located at 19 High Street in Lee NH, Bedrock Gardens is an easy
and scenic drive—about an hour from Boston and Portland, 45 minutes
from Manchester, and 30 minutes from Concord—making it an ideal day
trip destination. We offer free parking and accessible facilities. 

Bedrock Gardens is a dynamic, 30 + acre public garden and cultural
center that integrates unusual botanical specimens and unique
sculpture into an inspiring landscape journey. Weekly events and
educational programming for adults and children celebrate gardening,
nature, art, craft and wellness, while building a strong sense of
community. Described by the Boston Globe as&nbsp;"one of the
most beautiful and intriguing landscapes in New Hampshire"

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Dover Elks Lodge 184

The Summer Dover Antique and Vintage Market is on AUGUST 22 SEPTEMBER 12 Inside, Outside and Air- Conditioned! 50 dealers offering Antiques, collectibles, jewelry, rugs, vintage goods, and military items. 9am to 1pm FREE&nbsp;ADMISSIONEARLY BUYERS OR OUTSIDE SPACE ONLY $35! Show up at 7:30am and Leave When you Want! Indoor Space. Give us a call (207) 396- 4255. At the Dover Elks Lodge- 282 Durham Road in Dover, NH. Pictures in Post are for display only. These particular items may not be exhibited at the Market.

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Strafford County

Dover

Antiques and Vintage Market

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First Church Congregational

Come check out the choir for a no-pressure introduction to choral singing! Open to ages 12-20, this ensemble is free to join and welcomes everyone from seasoned singers to those who haven't sung in years.

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Granite State Choral Society

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Exeter

Salem

Essex County

Hamilton-Wenham

Massachusetts

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Windham

Londonderry

Hillsborough County

Manchester-Nashua, NH MSA

Manchester

Beverly

Andover

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Boston MedFlight

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