Harvest Festival

A wonderful three-day event celebrates the season in downtown Littleton and Bethlehem — Friday, October 27-Sunday, October 29.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

6pm – Annual Boofest at the Colonial Theater in Bethlehem featuring Circus Minimus, the one-man circus in-a-suitcase!

Noon–5pm (FRI & SAT) Pumpkins that have already been carved may be dropped off at Littleton Bike & Fitness. Candles are not necessary, we will provide them. Let’s break our record of pumpkins on the river from last year!

5pm–7pm – Time Out Timmy / Mad Cat Habitat Halloween Show at The Loading Dock

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

10am–12pm – Annual Littleton Police Department Halloween Festival at the Littleton High School for grades K–6. Pumpkin carving contest, bouncy houses, Home Depot kids build kits, face painting, donuts and cider. Participants are encouraged to bring a ready-to-carve pumpkin (scooped out); there will be a limited number of pumpkins available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Noon–3pm – Chili Cook-off at the Littleton Food Co-op.

Noon–5pm – Become a Zombie for the evening’s festivities! Stop by Aylakai, you bring your costume we will help with the makeup.

2pm–4pm – Trick-or-Treat on Main St., Mill St. and Cottage St. If you see a skull and crossbones in the window, this means the storeowner has graciously bowed out of the treat giving, so please abstain from bringing wily trick-or-treaters inside.

3pm–8pm – Refuel! Fill up with delicious food from vendors located along Riverglen Lane. Vendors include, Profile High School Arts Alliance and Alburritos!

5pm–8pm – Bake Sale – The Littleton Senior Center including donuts, whoopie pies, cookies, brownies, cider, hot chocolate, and coffee.

4pm–6pm – The Pumpkin Patch Hangout at the First Congregational Church. Warm food and kid-friendly activities available.

6pm – Zombie Walk All Zombies are encouraged to meet at Aylakai on Main St. for the ghoulish infestation of the Riverwalk Area.

6pm–8pm – Haunted Trick-or-Treat hosted by the Upstage Players; Family friendly, $3 adults, $2 children, kids 5 and under free.

6pm–9pm – Gathering of the Jack‘O’Lanterns. View hundreds of pumpkins illuminating the Ammonoosuc River. Enjoy a bonfire built and lit by the Littleton Volunteer Fire Department.

7pm – Phoenix Bazaar An eclectic troupe performing with fire and LED props. (Fire only available in VT and MA).

8pm–10pm – House of Terror Get scared! Hosted by the Upstage Players; Adults only, $5 per person.

9pm – Halloween Special: Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Colonial Theatre. Doors at 8:00pm for cash bar, the evening’s signature cocktail (Time Warp Punch) and free Hor d’ourves (Frank. N. Furters and Meatloaf) and costume ogling. RHPS behavior of all sorts encouraged.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

9am–11am – Buffet Breakfast fundraiser at the Littleton Senior Center.

 

Oktoberfest at AMC Highland Center

The AMC Highland Center is hosting its first celebration of fall and beer with a fabulous Oktoberfest! Stop in for beer, lunch and fun.

• Beer Tasting with local brewery Rek’lis

• A-la-carte lunch, including beer favorites like bratwurst

• Lawn games & kids’ activities all afternoon.

For more information, please call (603) 278-4453.

Harvest & Music Celebration at Ecovillage La Cite Ecologique of NH

Come and share with us the bounty of Mother Nature with a gourmet seasonal farm-to-table buffet, and a nice concert in the heart of the Great North Woods! This will be a nice evening to enjoy the gorgeous view of the mountains, fields, and gardens with friends and family and a delicious meal.

$15 for the buffet with RSVP/ payable at the registration. Get tickets here. More info: [email protected] or (603) 331-1669.

About the artist:
Paul is full-time traveling troubadour interested in playing a concert for La Cite Ecologique in September when he will pass through the area. There is a suggested donation of $10 for the show.

Fell Into October Autumn Festival at Bretton Woods

The Bretton Woods Adventure Center at the Omni Mount Washington Resort invites you to the 1st ever Fell Into October! Autumn Festival. Taking place on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, this celebration of all things New England really will have you “falling” in love with autumn in the mountains!

This event includes the 6th Annual Fell Race at Bretton Woods, a race featuring a combination of mountain racing and orienteering that takes racers through off-road terrain with challenging elevation changes and will be sure to be a blast for spectators of all ages!

We are also introducing our first ever Bretton Woods Mountain Bike Fondo. This tour of the Bretton Woods Cross Country Trail System, in the heart of the White Mountains National Forest, features course levels with varied terrain for riders of every ability, so whether you are pedaling for leisure or for a cause, there is an adventure waiting for you!

There will be family friendly activities all afternoon on Saturday. You do not want to miss this event which will be sure to please! For more information on the Fell Into October! Autumn Festival, please call (603) 278-3320.

There is no limit to the different ways you can spend this amazing weekend in the White Mountains! Our Grand Adventures range from one-hour rides to three-hour excursions and beyond. All Grand Adventures require reservations which can be made by calling (603) 278-3335.

For event details, click here.

2017 Moose Festival

The 2017 Moose Festival celebrates northern New Hampshire and Vermont’s largest creature with a family-centered country fair held in Canaan, Vermont, just across the Connecticut River from Colebrook, NH.

A jam-packed schedule of entertainment — Moose Calling Contest, Moose Chili, Classic Car Show, ATV Ride-In, craft fair with more than 75 artisans, horse-drawn wagon rides, dog show, maple tasting, old-fashioned barn dance, and many wonderful family activities — guarantee fun for everyone. And, who knows? You might even see a moose or two moseying along the side of the road.

2017 Moose Festival

The 2017 Moose Festival celebrates northern New Hampshire and Vermont’s largest creature with a family-centered country fair held in Canaan, Vermont, just across the Connecticut River from Colebrook, NH.

A jam-packed schedule of entertainment — Moose Calling Contest, Moose Chili, Classic Car Show, ATV Ride-In, craft fair with more than 75 artisans, horse-drawn wagon rides, dog show, maple tasting, old-fashioned barn dance, and many wonderful family activities — guarantee fun for everyone. And, who knows? You might even see a moose or two moseying along the side of the road.

Poore Farm Music Festival

Come and join the Poore Family Foundation Historic Farm Museum in an Outdoor Concert on Saturday, August 12. Poore Farm Music Festival 2017 is a day long musical event: Traditional Folk, Bluegrass to Progressive Rock & More. Fire Dancers too!

Held at The Poore Family Homestead Amphitheater – Watch for signs on Route 145. Admission is by donation (suggested $10 per adult), accompanied children under 12 are FREE.

Regular Museum Hours: June to September. Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or as posted). Please watch for signs. Directions: 7 miles north of Colebrook, NH on Route 145 in Stewartstown.

Sponsored by The Poore Family Foundation for North Country Conservancy. Funding is provided in part by The Tillotson North Country Foundation, The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, and the New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation.

July 4th Extravaganza!

Gorham rings in the holiday with New Hampshire’s longest 4th of July celebration, June 30-July 4th.

This year the theme is “The Circus: Celebrating the Greatest Show on Earth!” and the celebration promises hours of fun, food, and merriment, including parades, music, amusements, and a classic car show, topped off with a fabulous fireworks display.

July 4th Extravaganza!

Gorham rings in the holiday with New Hampshire’s longest 4th of July celebration, June 30-July 4th.

This year the theme is “The Circus: Celebrating the Greatest Show on Earth!” and the celebration promises hours of fun, food, and merriment, including parades, music, amusements, and a classic car show, topped off with a fabulous fireworks display.

July 4th Extravaganza!

Gorham rings in the holiday with New Hampshire’s longest 4th of July celebration, June 30-July 4th.

This year the theme is “The Circus: Celebrating the Greatest Show on Earth!” and the celebration promises hours of fun, food, and merriment, including parades, music, amusements, and a classic car show, topped off with a fabulous fireworks display.