6 NH events for your calendar

Sleigh ride. Andrea Stark/ Unsplash

By Katy Savage

February 18, 2026

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From glowing ice sculptures and sleigh rides to wildlife workshops and plant swaps, here’s what’s happening across New Hampshire as winter rolls on.

❄️ Fire and Ice Festival
Lincoln, Feb. 20–21
Step into a winter night where glowing ice meets live music and festival vibes. Jean’s Playhouse transforms into an outdoor celebration with dazzling ice sculptures, colorful lighting, specialty cocktails, food, and an unforgettable atmosphere.
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🎉 Winterfest
North Hampton, Feb. 21
At the North Hampton School: 3v3 basketball tournament, dodgeball, indoor snowball fight, winter carnival games, prizes, face painting, balloon man, and henna tattoos. At Dearborn Park: sledding, ice skating, bonfire, music, and food trucks.
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🌱 Wildlife Friendly Gardening
Auburn, Feb. 21
Join NH Audubon Senior Biologist Diane DeLuca for a workshop on creating a wildlife-friendly backyard sanctuary. Learn about supporting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife with native plants, water sources, and eco-friendly practices.
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🛷 Charmingfare Farm Sleigh Ride Social
Candia, Feb. 21
Step into a storybook winter wonderland! Board a horse-drawn sleigh along lighted trails, enjoy scenic snowy landscapes, view live reindeer, and gather around a bonfire with hot cocoa and s’mores. Visit farm animals after the ride.
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🐍 Snow Snake Games
Warner, Feb. 21
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum hosts this traditional Indigenous winter game. Slide handcrafted sticks (“snakes”) along a snow track, enjoy a campfire with s’mores, and learn about Indigenous culture. Outdoor events are free; regular admission applies for the museum.
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🌿 Community Indoor Plant Swap
North Hampton, March 6
Join fellow plant enthusiasts for a free plant swap featuring seedlings, clippings, and more. Drop-off for plants is March 4–5; the swap event is March 6. Only healthy, pest-free plants in pots 8 inches or smaller.
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