From vegan food fests and farm expos to ghost hunts and spring markets, here are some top things to do in New Hampshire this weekend.
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1. 🌱 Manchester Vegan Chef Challenge
Manchester, May 1-31
A month-long celebration of creative vegan dishes at restaurants across the city. Try exclusive dishes, rate your favorites, and explore plant-based cooking from local chefs.
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2. 🚜 New Hampshire Farm, Forest & Garden Expo
Deerfield, May 1-2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
A hands-on expo celebrating New Hampshire agriculture with live demos, livestock events, workshops, food vendors, and family activities.
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3. 🌼 Spring Programs at Forest Society North at The Rocks
Bethlehem, May 1-30 (various times)
A series of nature-focused events including wildlife illustration, birding programs, and the popular Wildflower Festival.
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4. 🎤 Granite State Story Swap
Center Sandwich, May 2, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
A day of storytelling featuring keynote speaker Kim Weitkamp, story circles, and community connection. Breakfast and lunch included.
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5. 🧚♀️ Build a Tiny Woodland House
Wilmington, VT, May 2, 9–10:30 a.m.
A free, hands-on workshop to create fairy and gnome homes using natural materials for a community art installation.
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6. 🐱 Annual Seacoast Cat Club Show
Concord, May 2-3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
A fun, family-friendly event featuring various cat breeds, vendors, and a stuffed animal contest.
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7. 👻 Woodman Museum Paranormal Investigation Fundraiser
Dover, May 2, 7–10 p.m.
Explore historic buildings and participate in real paranormal investigations in this immersive evening experience.
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8. 🌸 MayFest at Kittery Community Market
Kittery, ME, May 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
A lively spring market with 40+ vendors, live music, scavenger hunts, and local food.
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9. 🎶 Bel Canto Spring Concert: Songs of Love, Loss and Longing
Lebanon, May 3, 4-5:30 p.m.
A spring concert featuring classical works celebrating love, performed by voices, piano, and string quartet.
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