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8 top things to do in NH this weekend

From mountaintop hikes to seaside fairs, live concerts to fairy festivals, there’s no shortage of ways to get outside this weekend. Here are the eight top things to do in NH this weekend, July 18-20.

A fairy village in a forest with small wooden houses on tree stumps in the sunshine. David Fenton/ Getty

From mountaintop hikes to seaside fairs, live concerts to fairy festivals, there’s no shortage of ways to get outside this weekend. Here are the eight top things to do in NH this weekend, July 18-20…

🎶 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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🎸 Rockin’ the Park
Lancaster, Fridays, through–Aug. 8
A free weekly concert series at the Lancaster gazebo featuring local and regional bands.
Schedule:
• July 18 – The Patrick Ross Band
• July 25 – Trade
• Aug. 1 – DRKSIDE
• Aug. 8 – Broke and Ugly
More info

🎟 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.
More info

🧚‍♀️ Fairy and Hobbit Festival at Bedrock Gardens
Lee, July 18–20
A three-day outdoor event celebrating creativity, imagination, nature, and play.
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🥾 25th Annual Seek the Peak
Gorham, July 19
The annual fundraising hike supports weather observation in the White Mountains. An Après Hike Expo will be held July 19 from 4–7 p.m. at Great Glen Trails.
More info

🧵 Wilton Summer Craft Fair
Wilton, July 19 
A community fair featuring crafts, food, plants, jewelry, RADA knives, live music, and children’s activities. A food auction begins at 1 p.m. Held at Second Congregational Church, 25 Gregg Street.
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🎨 Seaside Fair
Biddeford, Maine, July 19 
An event featuring 20 local artists, crafters, and authors with handmade goods, art, books, food, a raffle, and children’s craft activities. Held at Biddeford Pool Community Center, 2 Yates Street.
More info

🦎 Reptile Day at Charmingfare Farm
Candia, July 19–20
An educational event featuring reptile shows, animal encounters, and children’s activities.
More info

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