From music festivals and comedy shows to hands-on workshops and maple syrup events, New Hampshire is buzzing with things to do this weekend. Here’s a roundup of must-see events.
Hummingbirds are beginning their remarkable journey back north after spending the winter in Mexico and Central America. As of Sunday, the closest sighting to New Hampshire was a male ruby-throated hummingbird, spotted on March 12 in Belhaven, North Carolina. Experts note that males typically migrate first to secure breeding areas.
A recent global survey from the Pew Research Center found Americans are more likely than people in any of the 25 countries surveyed to say their fellow citizens have bad morals and ethics.
Spring is on the way, and New Hampshire is buzzing with events for every interest—from floral art exhibitions and family game days to half marathons and maple tastings. Here’s your guide to the top happenings across the state in the coming weeks:
Dartmouth’s men’s ice hockey team is making headlines—not just for their play on the ice, but for a celebrity fan in the stands.
Tate McRae, the Canadian singer and songwriter, was spotted at senior night on March 1 to cheer on her older brother, Tucker McRae. That night, Dartmouth's Thompson Arena saw a record-breaking crowd of 5,195 fans as the Big Green battled Princeton to a 2-2 tie and secured the No. 2 seed in the ECAC Hockey postseason.
If you’ve filled up your gas tank recently, you’ve probably noticed—gas is getting more expensive. As of Monday, the average price in New Hampshire was $3.35 per gallon, up about 50 cents from the previous week. Across the US, prices have jumped too, with the national average hitting $3.48, according to AAA.
President Donald Trump ordered a strike on Iran that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the nation’s supreme leader. Trump has often called himself a “president of peace” and, during his campaign, promised to end wars. This week we asked readers: How are you evaluating Trump? Here's what they had to say...
Looking for something fun to do around New Hampshire? From candlelit fairy forests and plant swaps to snowmobile parades and food festivals, there’s plenty happening across the region. Here are a few events worth checking out:
What began as a simple effort for a couple to eat cleaner has since grown into Sessa’s Sourdough, a high-demand home bakery producing about 200 loaves a week. It draws hundreds of customers to online sales drops and has an 8,000-person Instagram following—all from the couple’s home kitchen and a converted greenhouse pickup stand.
Still in winter, but itching to get out of the house? From candlelit fairy strolls in Cape Neddick to ice carvings in Belfast, guided nature walks in Hebron, plant swaps in North Hampton, and a glowing snowmobile parade in Pittsburgh, the next two weeks are packed with ways to lean into the magic of late winter. Bundle up, grab a friend (or the kids), and make a night of it. Here are some top events to add to your calendar.
