11 things to do this weekend in NH: history, beer, baby animals, and more

One of the first signs of spring in New Hampshire is the cheerful, wild crocus, which springs up in even the most desolate places. (Stacy Milbouer)

By Katy Savage

April 7, 2026

April’s second weekend is stacked—think historic homes, craft beer celebrations, spring farm days, and community festivals across New Hampshire and just over the Vermont border. Whether you’re looking to get outside, learn something new, or just eat and drink your way through the season, here are some events worth checking out:

🏛️ Echoes of Revolution Guided Tour
Portsmouth, April 11, 12, 18, 19
Visit three historic homes to explore the American Revolution’s impact on daily life: Pitt Tavern (1777), Rider-Wood House (1826), and Goodwin Mansion (1870). Members $15; non-members $20.
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🍺 NH Craft Beer Week 2026
Statewide, April 9–18
Annual celebration of New Hampshire’s craft beer scene featuring special events, exclusive releases, and promotions at breweries and taprooms across the state.
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🌲 Forest Trail Games: Trail Trekkers
Laconia, April 10
Outdoor trail games focused on teamwork, observation, and problem-solving. $15 per child; free for accompanying adult.
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🍽️ Restaurant Week Portsmouth & the Seacoast
Seacoast, daily through April 18
Three-course prix fixe menus at participating restaurants.
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🌎 4th Annual Seacoast Sustainability Fair
Portsmouth, April 10
Interactive event featuring environmental organizations, live animals, activities, food, and music.
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🎹 10th Annual Solo Jazz Piano Festival
Brattleboro, VT, April 10–11
Performances, masterclasses, and panel discussions with professional and emerging pianists.
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🐑 Brookford Farm Baa Baa Baash
Canterbury, weekends through April
Spring farm event with baby animals, farm store, and seasonal activities.
Free admission
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🎣 Introduction to Fly Tying
Bethlehem, April 11
Beginner workshop covering tools, materials, and techniques to create a fly.
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🥣 17th Annual SouperFest
Concord, April 11
Soup tasting event featuring local restaurants, with proceeds supporting homelessness programs.
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📚 Third Annual Rochester Authors Fair
Rochester, April 11
Live readings, panel discussions, and book sales with local authors.
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🧘 18th Annual Yoga Mala
Dover, April 12
Community yoga event featuring guided practice and meditation.
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Katy Savage

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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