MANCHESTER, New Hampshire – We have arrived at Thanksgiving! After relaxing, enjoy your long weekend with holiday events, Black Friday deals, and small business Saturday shopping.
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More of the indoor theater and music type? Our Weekly Entertainment Report It is full of inspiration.
Multi-day events
From November 29 to December. 1
Milford Tree Festival, Milford, NH – Celebrated in Meetings at Colonel Shepard’s House29 Mont Vernon St., Admission $5 at the door per person/$20 for families. Children under 8 years old enter for free. Come tour a beautiful display of over 40 Christmas trees and special gift baskets decorated and donated by local businesses, individuals, and community organizations! All Christmas trees and baskets will be raffled off to benefit SHARE Outreach Inc. Once again, there will be some very special high-value trees, including one offering $1,000 in scratch-off tickets. More information…
November 28
thanksgiving 5kManchester NH – Dartmouth Health will host its Fisher Cats Thanksgiving 5K this Thanksgiving morning. The Lil’ Turkey Trot starts at 8:30 and the 5K starts at 9. Register here if you haven’t already!
November 29
Concord Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyConcord NH – Concord will host its 39th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The event starts at 4 pm at the State House Square with mulled cider, hot chocolate and family activities.
Pipe Dream Brewing Christmas Craft FairLondonderry NH – Dream Brewing is hosting their annual craft fair with over 10 vendors and food deals! The event starts at 5 pm, so grab a beer and get a head start on your holiday shopping.
November 30
Nashua Winter Vacation Ride, Nashua NH – The 29th annual Holiday Stroll always offers what you want to feel about the holidays: tree lighting and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, plus plenty to see and do downtown as Main Street becomes a sea of humanity. all united in the spirit of the season. More information here.
Boston Christmas MarketBoston MA – The Boston Holiday Market at Seaport features over 120 food vendors, cocktail bars, decor, live music and more! The Holiday Market will be open daily from now until December 29. See here for more information, including hours..
Small Business SaturdayManchester NH – This Saturday is Small Business Saturday! Small Business Saturday is a great way to support and celebrate your local businesses. The kick-off will be at bookshop, see here for more information.
Plan ahead?
December 6: midnight joyConcord NH
December 7: Manchester Christmas Parade, Manchester NH