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Looking for something to do this weekend? From riverside festivals to vintage toy hunts and Broadway-style musicals, here are some of the top events happening across New Hampshire.
🎪 Hillsborough Summer Festival
Hillsborough, July 10–13
Live music, food vendors, a carnival, fireworks, and more take over Grimes Field for this multi-day summer celebration.
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🐾 Animal Encounter Series
Waterville Valley, Sundays + select Mondays
Live animal presentations from the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center take place under the Town Square tent at 10 a.m. Kids and families can meet native wildlife and learn from expert naturalists.
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🎸 Roomful of Blues
Portsmouth, July 11
This Grammy-nominated band brings high-energy jump blues and R&B to Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club. Known for their powerhouse horn section and infectious stage presence.
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🎭 My Fair Lady at M&D Playhouse
North Conway, July 11
A production of the beloved musical about a cockney flower girl transformed into a proper lady. Performed at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse.
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🧸 New England Toy and Record Show
Dover, July 12–13
Features collectibles from franchises like “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park,” and DC Comics, plus an appearance by “Love on the Spectrum’s” James Jones. A weekend event for vintage toy and music lovers.
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🎶 Great Waters Music Festival
Wolfeboro & Moultonborough, July 12–Aug. 27
This summer music series brings classical, jazz, and pop concerts to venues like Brewster Academy and Castle in the Clouds. A long-running cultural event in the Lakes Region.
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🌊 Piscataqua Riverfest
Portsmouth, July 12
Hosted at Strawbery Banke Museum, this river-themed festival features live music, maritime activities, and family-friendly fun. Celebrates the working waterfront and local history.
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🇺🇸 American Independence Festival
Exeter, July 12
Colonial reenactors, cannons, live music, and historical demonstrations fill the streets near the American Independence Museum. Celebrates New Hampshire’s role in the Revolutionary War.
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🎟 Disney’s Freaky Friday
Portsmouth, through Aug. 10
This modern musical about a mother and daughter who swap lives is on stage most Thursdays through Sundays at Prescott Park. Includes ASL-supported performances on select dates.
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