6 events in NH for your weekend calendar

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From live music in the Lakes Region to one of the country’s oldest craft fairs, there’s no shortage of summer happenings across the Granite State. Here’s a look at what’s going on…

Katy Savage

August 7, 2025

Festival-goers walking toward a tent. (Diana/Pexels)

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🎶 Great Waters Music Festival
Wolfeboro & Moultonborough, through Aug. 27
This summer music series brings classical, jazz, and pop concerts to venues like Brewster Academy and Castle in the Clouds.
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🪑 68th Annual NH Antiques Show
Manchester, Aug. 7–9
A premier showcase of high-quality antiques from 60 professional dealers across the region.
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🎸 Rockin’ the Park
Lancaster, Aug. 8
The free weekly concert series is closing with the band Broke and Ugly at the Lancaster gazebo.
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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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🎨 91st Annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair
Newbury, through Aug. 10
One of the oldest craft fairs in the country, featuring fine handmade goods at Mount Sunapee Resort.
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🎡 17th Annual Hampton Beach Children’s Festival
Hampton Beach, Aug. 11–15
A week of free family fun with magic shows, games, contests, and a parade along Ocean Boulevard.
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