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:
Democrats are gaining ground in New Hampshire ahead of the 2026 midterms, with a new Saint Anselm poll showing a widening lead. Concerns over the economy and foreign policy appear to be driving the shift.
This week, we asked readers: Are you concerned about the economy?
If you’re ready to shake off winter, this weekend is packed with ways to do it. From flipping logs in search of salamanders to spinning carnival rides, hunting for Easter eggs, or catching high-flying acrobats, there’s an event happening in every corner of the region. Here are are 11 things to do in New Hampshire this weekend:
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on March 10 demanding a $1,745 refund for every household in the state to offset the financial impact of Trump’s tariffs. Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee followed suit shortly thereafter. This week, we asked readers: Should New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte demand tariff refunds for NH households?
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.
