Good afternoon Lake Winnipesaukee, here is your list of things to do this weekend, May 1st - 4th

Please enjoy your weekend, as always if you have any feedback you can reply directly to this email.

THURSDAY - MAY 1ST

🌥️ Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66°F. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Overnight low around 46°F. No precipitation expected.​

Movie Night: Anora @ The Flying Monkey @ 6PM
Tickets are $3 when you pre-order online and $5 at the door the night of the show. Enjoy $2 off draft beer and a special kid’s menu on movie nights.

Katie Dobbins @ Hermit Woods Winery & Sweet Mercy Kitchen @ 6PM
Award-winning singer-songwriter and light warrior seeks to share honest music that captivates listeners and brings light to the darkness. With a mastery of storytelling and the heart of a poet, this soulful songstress captures elements of life and relationships in ways that lift the spirit and challenge the soul.

Dave Laurion @ The Hayloft at Hobbs Tavern @ 6PM - 8PM
No cover, enjoy pizza, wings, and beer in West Ossipee.

Thursday Night Trivia @ Hart’s Turkey Farm @ 7PM - 9PM 
Have fun with a DJ led team trivia game full of classic trivia questions, picture rounds, music rounds, and puzzle rounds. Top teams win prizes!

FRIDAY - MAY 2ND

🌧️ Cloudy with a chance of light rain, mainly in the afternoon. High near 70°F. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Overnight low around 53°F.

Spring in Bloom @ Tanger Outlets @ 10AM - 4PM
Grab your besties or your mom to celebrate spring and motherhood on Friday, May 2nd from 10am-4pm. Stop in for your free gift, special offers, interactive selfies, much-deserved retail therapy, and more.

Love & Hiking Date for Couples @ Franklin @ 1PM
Enjoy a fun hiking date along a selected trail for couples! Each date consists of a series of activities that you are guided to complete. All you need is your own mobile device and an Internet connection to access your Digital Date Nite Box.

Laps for Charity @ NH Motor Speedway in Loudon @ 330PM - 7PM
Make your plans now to join us for the first Laps for Charity of 2025! This fan-favorite event is your chance to drive your vehicle on one of New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s racing surfaces or experience a ride in the official NHMS pace car all while supporting children in need throughout New England!

Ciera MacKenzie @ Twin Barns Brewing @ 5PM - 8PM
See a live music performance in Meredith, NH.

Lance and Lea @ Hermit Woods Winery & Sweet Mercy Kitchen @ 530PM
Experience an evening of exceptional music, delicious food, and fine wine in an intimate and relaxed setting.

Music Bingo @ Patrick’s Pub & Eatery @ 7PM - 9PM
The (alleged) Best Prime Rib in the Lakes Region is on the menu and Holycow! Music Bingo kicks off at 7PM.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame @ Colonial Theater @ 730PM - 930PM
Disney’s epic musical based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel comes to life! A lushly scored retelling of a tale of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. This production is inspired by the 2019 Notre Dame tragic fire and features dynamic staging and a cast full of musical talent.

SATURDAY - MAY 3RD

🌦️ Partly sunny in the morning, then occasional rain in the afternoon. High near 66°F. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Overnight low around 48°F.

Bird Language @ Remick Museum & Farm @ 545AM - 1030AM
During this program, Hillary and Kyle will share information from the book What the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World by Jon Young, lead the group through two “bird sits” in during which participants will observe and interpret bird language, and then spend time as a group mapping what was observed to draw larger conclusions about what’s happening in the landscape.

Community Yard Sale & Craft Fair @ Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center @ 7AM - 5PM
Come spend a spring morning with friends and neighbors tidying up the refuse of winter from the stretch of Route 16 that runs along Chocorua Lake.

Volunteer Spring Workday @ Squam Lake Association @ 830AM - 5PM
Help clear trails, rake campsites, and install swim lines to prepare for summer. Afterward, celebrate with a BBQ back on campus. Be the first on Moon and Bowman Island this season—lend a hand and make it our best summer yet!

Cog Railway’s 156th Summit Season @ Bretton Woods @ 9AM - 3PM
Beat the crowds and join us for a pre-season ride to the top of New England!

Annual Racers Reunion Race Car & Motorcycle Show @ Loudon @ 9AM - 4PM
This season-opening event will show fantastic cars and motorcycles of all eras and types, there will be a Youth Zone featuring a Valve Cover Race, RC Racing, Jr. Dragster, Midget Car, Soap Box Derby and more all for the kids to experience!

Backyard Birding for Families @ Remick Museum & Farm @ 10AM - 11AM
Learn all about backyard birding on the Remick farmstead! Participants will take a leisurely stroll around the Binsack Trail and historic farmstead grounds to learn about bird behavior and physiology, migration, and bird watching basics.

Painting with Paper Pulp @ Prescott Farm @ 10AM - 12PM
Creative Arts Consultant for Prescott Farm, Larry Frates, hosts Painting with Paper Pulp, a creative journey with upcycled paper. Participants will explore unique techniques to transform recycled pulp into vibrant works of art.

Young at Art Classes @ Lakes Region Art Association Gallery @ 10AM - 12PM
Art classes for serious students 8-18 led by Thomas Hitchcock. 6 two hour sessions will included drawing, painting and reviews of some famous artists.

Plant Your Container Garden Workshop @ Moulton Farm @ 10AM - 12PM
Have fun getting your hands dirty while planting your container garden or window box to take home with you! During the workshop, get expert advice from Sue about choosing plants, arranging and caring for the container you are working on, and be inspired by your fellow planters.

Candle-Making Workshop @ Castle in the Clouds @ 11AM - 1230PM
Participants will make and decorate 4 rolled beeswax candles (2 taper candles and 2 tree candles) to take home. Beekeeper Samantha Stevens will lead you through the candle-making process, as well as share information about bees along the way.

Spring Open House @ Moulton Farm @ 1PM - 230PM
Fresh food samples will be available including foods from the kitchen and bakery, freshly pressed orange juice, milk and cheeses, spices, chocolates, ice cream, local beer and wine. Plus, live music!

Using Native Plants in Your Garden @ Moulton Farm @ 1PM - 230PM
Join us for a free gardening workshop on using native plants in your yard and garden with Ray from Prides Corner Farms. The workshop includes a question and answer session!

Wine Tasting @ Church Landing @ 3PM - 4PM
Sample two carefully selected red wines and two crisp white wines, paired with insights about their flavors, origins, and pairings. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply enjoy a relaxing afternoon, this event is perfect for exploring local and regional selections in a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

Andrea Paquin @ Twin Barns Brewing @ 5PM - 8PM
Sample beers and ciders on tap plus see a live music performance in Meredith, NH.

SUNDAY - MAY 4TH

🌤️ Partly sunny, with a high near 63°F. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Overnight low around 42°F. No precipitation expected.​

Meet the Babies @ Beans and Greens Farm @ 10AM - 12PM
Reserve you spot to meet our new farm babies. Get up close and personal with our new piggies, calf, goats, bunnies and of course Gus the Goose!

Earstuds Workshop @ Maker’s Mill @ 10AM - 4PM
Ever wanted to make your own earstuds? In this class we will make small ball post studs, simple bezel-set round cabochon gems, tiny hoop earrings, and earcuffs. Sterling ear posts, earbacks, silver bezel cups, small cabochons, and silver wire will be provided.

Brunch on Record @ Hermit Woods Winery @ 11AM - 2PM
Dan Mack, the owner of NH Vintage Vinyl, will be spinning records while you enjoy a themed brunch that perfectly matches the tunes. Each dish is curated to complement the vibe of the music, making it an experience that delights both your taste buds and your ears.

New England Fiddle Ensemble @ Interlakes High School @ 2PM
The New England Fiddle Ensemble is a 501c3 community orchestra made up of approximately 160 musicians of all ages and abilities playing a variety of acoustic instruments - including fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, upright bass, harp, accordion and more!

Wine, Wisdom & the Beauty of Belly Dancing @ Hermit Woods Winery @ 430PM - 730PM
Connecting you to your angels, guides and past loved ones. Featuring: Brandie Wells, Breakthrough Medium and the vibrant Fat ChanceBellyDance Style —an improvisational dance that combines global belly dance traditions!

ALL WEEKEND

“The Forties” @ Wolfeboro @ 730PM - 930PM
Come enjoy the music of the 1940 at the Clearlakes Chorale’s spring concerts on Saturday and Sunday. The show includes a mixture of moving classical pieces by composers Gerald Finzi and Benjamin Britten, plus the popular tunes often associated with WWII.

Northeast Coffee Festival @ Concord
Attendees can expect two days of hands-on workshops, panels, small group discussions, an outdoor community market with vendors, live music and food trucks, a live demo stage, a welcome party and a latte art throwdown.

40th Anniversary: Mt. Washington Mother’s Day Cruise
Plan ahead to celebrate with mom aboard two convenient departure times – a morning departure at 10:00 AM, and an afternoon departure at 2:00 PM. All cruises are 2½ hours.

Live Bands @ Cactus Jack’s @ 8PM - 11PM
Cactus Jack's in Laconia now has live bands every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from 8-11PM. Now that’s spicy!

Winery Tour & Tasting @ Hermit Woods Winery @ 12PM
Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Hermit Woods Winery through guided tours and tastings.

NH Pint Days @ Dam Brewhouse @ 2PM - 8PM
Enjoy unique brews and take home a commemorative glass at Dam Brewhouse in Campton, NH.

Live Music @ the Dox on Winnisquam @ 7PM - 10PM
Enjoy live music performances on Friday and Saturday nights in Tilton, NH.

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