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ATKINSON — Join the Atkinson Historical Society on Sat., October 30 from 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. for their 8th annual History Cemetery Hunt for families.

KINGSTON — Pollinator Pathways NH will host its third annual, very popular, Seed Swap event on Sat., November 13, from 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. at Kingston Recreation, Main Street in Kingston.

LONDONDERRY — Witches and their flying broomsticks mean Halloween and aviation are made for each other. The Aviation Museum of N.H. will feature a huge selection of Halloween decorative items for sale on several display tables, with all proceeds to benefit the Aviation Museum. Thanks very mu…

FREMONT — The Fremont Parks & Recreation Commission will host an outdoor screening of “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!” on the front lawn of the Fremont Public Library on Sat., October 30. Wear your costume for the dance party at 6:00 p.m. and movie to start at 6:30 p.m.

PLAISTOW — St. Luke the Evangelist Parish plans to hold its annual Holiday Craft Fair on Sat., November 6, from 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m., at the parish, located at 8 Atkinson Depot Road in Plaistow.

KINGSTON —Come join the Friends of the Library for a family friendly Halloween event at the Kingston Community Library (KCL) on Thurs., October 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Walk through the library nature trail to enjoy their Halloween display of illuminated Jack O’ Lanterns. But beware! Witches,…

KINGSTON — Kingston Recreation is pleased to sponsor a Ukulele Playshop, Concert & Singalong on Fri., October 29, from 6:00-7:30 p.m., at 24 Main Street in Kingston. Costumes are optional.

PLAISTOW — Plaistow Fish and Game will hold a Sportsmen’s Flea Market on Sat., October 23, from 9:00 a.m. until sold out, at 18 Mayray Avenue in Plaistow.

SANDOWN —Patch Wood Farm welcomes you to their annual Open Farm Day –rain or shine — on Sat., October 23 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at 42 Hawkewood Road in Sandown.

EPPING – The American Legion Post 51 is hosting a Halloween Dance on Sat., October 23, featuring “The Spoke & Throttle Band”. They will be playing classic rock ‘n roll music. Band starts playing at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The dance floor is expected to be jammed packed with dan…

HAMPTON —The Hampton United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road (Rt. 1), Hampton, will hold its annual Fall Rummage Sale on Sat., November 6, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Everyone is required to wear masks covering nose and mouth, sanitize hands upon entering, and follow CDC guidelines.

SANDOWN — Come tell your true ghost experiences and hear some of stories of paranormal investigations. North East Paranormal Associates is hosting a free event on October 30, from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the Old Sandown Meetinghouse, located at 30 Fremont Road in Sandown.

SANDOWN — Sandown Girl Scout Troop 10765 will be doing a Halloween Trail Walk (AKA "not so spooky walk") through the Sandown Town Forest on Fremont Road on Sat., October 23, from 3:00-6:00 p.m.

DOVER — See and hear many of The Woodman Museum’s historic characters come to life in their final resting places at 131 Central Avenue, Dover’s Pine Hill Cemetery on Sat., October 23 and Sun., October 24.

PORTSMOUTH — Seacoast Rep is pleased to present performances of “Jekyll and Hyde” through November 6, in theatre at 125 Bow Street in Portsmouth or live-stream.

DURHAM — The University of New Hampshire Department of Theatre & Dance is putting on their first live show indoors! This upcoming performance runs November 3-6 at 7:00 p.m., plus a matinee on November 7 at 2:00 p.m.

KINGSTON — The Kingston Masonic Lodge will host a Ham Supper on Sat., October 23, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Gideon Lodge #84, 8 Church Street, Kingston.

STRATNAM — The NHSPCA is offering a special story time event for children ages 3-5 on Mon., November 1, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at 104 Portsmouth Avenue in Stratham. Dress up in your favorite prince or princess costume and come listen to a story about ponies before having the opportunity to inte…

BRENTWOOD — Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a free Community Lunch at First Baptist Church, 201 North Road, Brentwood, on Thurs., October 21.

HAMPTON —The Hampton United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road (Rt. 1), Hampton, will hold its annual Fall Rummage Sale on Sat., November 6, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Everyone is required to wear masks covering nose and mouth, sanitize hands upon entering, and follow CDC guidelines.

ATKINSON — Calling all handmade artisans and food vendors! There is still some room available at the Fall Artisan Craft Market on Sat., October 16, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at Atkinson Community Center. The event will be held indoors and outdoors at the Atkinson Community …

HAMPSTEAD — Island Pond Baptist Church welcomes you to their Truck-or-Treat event on Sat., October 23, 1:00-3:00 p.m. at 26 North Salem Road, in Hampstead. They will have a blow up jousting arena, a blow up bouncy slide, food trucks, balloon twisting, games, and lots of candy! There is no ch…

NEWTON — The annual Newton Trunk or Treat event, sponsored by the Newton Recreation Commission, will be held on Sat., October 23, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. This event is fun for everyone – those dressed in costumes visiting each trunk and those who creatively decorate their vehicles. There will be…

EXETER — Exeter’s annual Halloween Parade and costume contest will be held Sat., October 30, at 10:00 a.m. It kicks off at Swasey Parkway. Following the parade, there will be trick-or-treating downtown from 11:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. The parade route starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Water Street end …

HAVERHILL, MA — The Buttonwood Museum will present “Welcome to the Graveyard – A Tour of Cemetery Art, History & Symbolism” with Brenda Sullivan from the Gravestone Girls on Tues., October 19, 6:00 p.m. at 240 Water Street in Haverhill. The lecture is free. All are welcome!

NEWBURYPORT, MA — Parker River National Wildlife Refuge will offer Stories in the Garden on Wed., October 27, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the pollinator garden in front of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge visitor center, located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport.

NEWBURYPORT, MA —Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour, by bicycle, of Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge, located in Newington, on Mon., October 25, from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

DERRY — Derry Public Library will present “Women in Horror” via Zoom on Mon., October 18, 6:30 p.m.

HAVERHILL, MA — Celebrate Glotober at Buttonwoods on Thurs., October 28, 4:00-7:00 p.m. for old-fashioned games, fall food, and fun for the whole family! All ages are welcome to participate in eating donuts on a string, pumpkin bowling plus other fun games and crafts.

PORTSMOUTH — From the golden era of teen angst, “Cruel Intentions - The Musical” is everything you want it to be! Playing at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre and via Live Stream through October 23.

FREMONT — The Fremont Open Space Group and the Fremont Conservation Commission are once again offering a Fall Foliage hike on Sun., October 17. This hike will feature the connection between the Glen Oakes’ Barred Owl Trail and the new trail system in the SELT Garrison Memorial Forest.

SANDOWN —Patch Wood Farm welcomes you to their annual Open Farm Day –rain or shine — on Sat., October 23 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at 42 Hawkewood Road in Sandown.