A woman taking a selfie while riding down an ice slide at Ice Castles. (AJ Mellor)
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By Britteny Dee
🎶 Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour
Nov. 22–Dec. 21 (Saturdays & Sundays)
Nestlenook Farm, 70 Dinsmore Road, Jackson
Horse-drawn sleigh rides, local chocolate tastings, and s’mores by the fire at a Christmas Candy Land–themed welcome center. Tickets $45 (ages 3+).
✨ Gift of Lights
Nov. 27–Jan. 4
NH Motor Speedway, 1122 Route 106 N., Loudon
Drive through 3 million twinkling lights and festive displays synced to holiday music. $25–$35 per car.
🎅 Christmas in Bethlehem
Dec. 6
Downtown Bethlehem
A free small-town celebration with Santa, the Grinch, live music, fireworks, and ornament-painting workshops.
🧊 Ice Castles
January–late February or early March (weather-dependent)
24 Clark Farm Road, North Woodstock
Massive frozen sculptures, slides, tunnels, and a glowing forest. Includes sleigh rides, an ice bar, and a winter fairy village. Tickets on sale Dec. 2
❄️ Concord NH Winter Fest
Jan. 24
Main Street, Downtown Concord
Ice-carving competition, food trucks, and an ice bar at Arts Alley. Watch sculptors create masterpieces at the State House Jan. 23.
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Health insurance prices are going up—a lot.
If you buy coverage through Healthcare.gov here in New Hampshire, premiums are expected to rise about 30% next year.
To make things worse, enhanced premium tax credits, which help people whose incomes are 400% below the federal poverty line, are set to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress doesn’t extend them, some insurance rates could more than double.
So, this week’s question is…
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How are health insurance price hikes affecting your budget, coverage, or peace of mind?
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Here’s what you’re saying…
“Any person or business that makes huge profits from the misfortunes of others is immoral and should be illegal! Mutual nonprofit insurance is okay. That was the original intent of insurance. Healthcare, nursing homes, prisons, childcare, foster care—any human services provider—should be nonprofit by law. Of course, universal health care would be optimal. We are pretty archaic when it comes to caring for our people.” — Fran Harriman
“I find the whole issue of health insurance and medical care to be depressing and infuriating. As my mom told me decades ago, ‘don’t get sick, that’s the only way to not need medical care’. What a bizarre, greedy world we live in here in the United States that Congress can’t find a way to make health care more affordable for everyone.” — Leah Woods
“The thought of further spikes in health insurance costs causes worry, concern and anger. Why don’t we have universal health care in 2025? We all need to decide our priorities and base those in compassion for self, others, our communities and our beloved democracy!” — Meg Trainor
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🎨 29th Annual New England Craft and Specialty Food Fair
Topsfield, MA, Nov. 14–16
A showcase of handmade goods and gourmet foods featuring more than 225 booths of artisans and specialty food vendors. Crafts, seasonal treats, and more.
More info
🧵 Form + Function Artisan Fair
Portsmouth, Nov. 14–15
A curated market featuring hand-crafted textiles, housewares, jewelry, ceramics, and more from regional artisans. Includes a night market on Nov. 14 and a day market on Nov. 15.
More info
🌿 Pathways to Possibilities: Discovery Day with NH 4-H and Keene State College
Keene, Nov. 15
An interactive day of workshops for youth ages 9–18 exploring 4-H pathways in animal science, agriculture, STEM, and the arts. Participants can take part in hands-on activities like robotics, optics, and circuit design. 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
More info
🇬🇷 Greek Food Fall Fest (All Indoors)
Arlington, MA, Nov. 15–17
An indoor celebration of Greek cuisine featuring roast lamb, moussaka, stuffed peppers, spanakopita, pastries, and Greek coffee. Dine in or take out, with Greek wines and beers available.
More info
🗺️ Family Program: Giant Steps Across New Hampshire
Concord, Nov. 15
A free family program featuring a room-sized map of New Hampshire for kids to explore geography, resources, and history through games and activities. Designed for ages 6–10; all are welcome. 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
More info
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