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13 things to do in NH this weekend

Here are 13 things to do this weekend in New Hampshire.

an autumnal view of the Cocheco River
Rochester, New Hampshire offers stunning views of the Cocheco River, especially in fall. (Capt' Tom/Shutterstock)

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Fall is in full swing, and New Hampshire is bursting with seasonal fun! Here are 13 things to do this weekend in New Hampshire.

🎃 Return of the Pumpkin People
Jackson — Oct. 1–31 
An annual townwide display of pumpkin people and fall-themed activities.
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🎃 35th Annual Milford Pumpkin Festival
Milford — Oct. 10–12
Downtown festival with food, entertainment, and family activities. Free admission.
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🍁 78th Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival
Warner — Oct. 10–12
Community festival with parades, music, food, and local traditions.
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🍂 78th Annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival
Warner — Oct. 10–12
Annual festival with parades, music, food, crafts, and family activities.
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🎃 Pumpkin Festival at Charmingfare Farm
Candia — Oct. 11, 12, & 13
Family festival featuring pumpkin picking, wagon rides, barrel train rides, scarecrow stuffing, corn play area, hay bale maze, farm animals, pony rides, costumed characters, live music, and demonstrations.
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🎶 Busker Festival
North Conway — Oct. 11–12
Street musicians perform bluegrass, jazz, and rock throughout Settlers Green, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. both days.
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🎃 Spooky Palooza Open House
Meredith — Oct. 11–12
Halloween-themed open house with staff in costume, food and drink, and merchandise promotions.
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🎡 Sandwich Fair
Sandwich — Oct. 11–13
Annual fair with rides, food, livestock shows, crafts, and family entertainment at the Sandwich Fairgrounds.
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🍺 Attitash Oktoberfest
Bartlett — Oct. 11
Fall celebration at the Attitash Base Area with craft brews, live music, traditional competitions, scenic rides, and family-friendly activities.
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🎃 Somersworth Pumpkin Festival
Somersworth — Oct. 11
Pumpkin-themed festival at Somersworth Plaza.
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🍂 Hay Day Fall Festival
Newbury — Oct. 12
Festival with games, music, children’s art projects, face painting, fairy house building, nature trails, and historic tours.
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🍺 Schwendi Fest
Waterville Valley — Oct. 12
Annual mountaintop event with scenic chairlift rides, BBQ, beverages, pumpkin painting, games, and foliage views at 3,600 feet.
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🌾 Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Warner — Oct. 13
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum hosts a free celebration with Native artists, exhibits, and cultural presentations.
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