4 fun things to do in New Hampshire this weekend

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By Katy Savage

November 19, 2025

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Ready to lean into the holiday season? From historic homes decked out for Thanksgiving to bustling craft fairs and even a cannabis conference (because New Hampshire keeps things interesting), here are a few standout events happening around the state this weekend:

🍂 Harvest Celebrations: A History of Thanksgiving Tours
Portsmouth — Nov. 22–23 & 28–30
Guided tours exploring how Thanksgiving traditions evolved across three centuries and four historic homes.
More info

🎁 53rd Annual Christmas Show & Sale
West Lebanon — through Dec. 24
Holiday market featuring handmade gifts from members of the Lebanon Art & Crafts Association. Daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays until 8 p.m.
More info

🌿 2025 Inaugural New Hampshire Cannabis Conference
Concord — Sat., Nov. 22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Educational conference highlighting New Hampshire’s Therapeutic Cannabis Program, with panels, exhibits, and networking.
More info

🎄 Peterborough Holiday Stroll
Peterborough — Sat., Nov. 22, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Seven local churches host concurrent holiday fairs with crafts, baked goods, handmade gifts, and more, all walkable around downtown.
More info

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Katy Savage is the Granite Post's newsletter editor. Katy is an award-winning reporter with more than 10 years of experience working in daily, weekly, and digital news organizations as both an editor and reporter. Katy is a New England native and has a passion for telling stories about where she grew up.

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