Ragged’s final event of the 2025-26 winter season. Come join us for one last hoorah!

Registration from 9:00am - 11:00am located upstairs in Main Lodge next to Stone Hearth. 11:15 am skimmer’s meeting will take place at starting area at the top entrance on VG.

See more: https://www.loonmtn.com/events/slushpool-party

The Splash Zone

Pond-skimming at its finest.

Say goodbye to the winter blues and join in on the excitement.

Head on over to the Governor Adams Lodge area to watch pond skimming.

Stop by The Lookout patio bar. A cold collection of cans will be available.

Registration

Details coming in March

Awards

Biggest Splash

Best Costume

Strongest Send

See more + full calendar of events: https://www.exeterlitfest.com/

In the morning at 10AM we have a special event for kids and families at the Exeter Public Library children’s room with award-winning illustrator E.B. Goodale. Her first picture book Windows, written by Julia Denos, received an Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor. Many of her books have accumulated accolades and awards including Junior Library Gold Standards, ALA Notables, Best of lists, among others. Bring the kids!

 The Town Hall portion of the day begins at 12pm with an original poem by spoken word artist Durane West, descendent of Exeter’s abolitionist poet James Monroe Whitfield. In honor of America’s 250th, this is world-premiere poem was commissioned for the event by the Exeter Literary Festival.

 The rest of the day’s events will be at the Exeter Town Hall, starting at 12pm with our first featured author, award-winning astrophysicist Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein.

See more: https://www.gunstock.com/discover/?p=3&v=list&id=667

End the season with a splash and come participate in our annual Pond Skim on Saturday, April 4th! This fun and hilarious competition is open to all ages brave enough to attempt to cross our manmade pond at the base of the slopes. Wear your favorite costume and show us your swagger and pizzazz as you make your way across, but make sure your water skiing skills are up to snuff, or you could end up in the drink - that's where the dry clothes come in! Prizes will be awarded for Best Cross, Best Splash, and Best Costume, so dress to impress! All proceeds benefit the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction!

• Limited number of participants allowed

• 8a.m.-10 a.m.: Bib pick-up in the foyer of the Historic Main Lodge

• Noon: Pond Skim competition starts

• Awards: 1/2 hour after competition ends

There will be a beer garden and barbecue outside the Stockade Lodge beginning at 11 a.m. See you there!

See more + view full tour date calendar: https://mailchi.mp/nhfpi/statebudgettour

The New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute is going on a statewide tour, featuring data-informed discussions examining:

• What the state budget is, how it is structured, and what it funds

• How state revenue and spending decisions interact with local property taxes

• The role of education, health care, and other major services in the budget

• What the budget means for affordability and household costs across New Hampshire

April 1st tour stop is for Hillsborough County at the Merrimack Town Hall at 6pm.

The State Budget shapes our schools, health care systems, economy, and communities. But for many Granite Staters, the details and the impact can feel complicated or out of reach.

Our research team will:
• Break down what’s in the State Budget
• Explain what it means for you and your community
• Answer your questions directly

These sessions are designed to clarify complex policy decisions, make them more accessible, and make them relevant to everyday life. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, business owner, educator, advocate, or engaged community member, this New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute tour is for you.

See more: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWj3wX8EfYS/

DJ Sir Babygirl returns with a tribute to Lady Gaga!

21+, $5 cover

See more + get tickets: https://www.3sarts.org/events/519774988080

Pricing:
Kids // Pay-what-you-choose (starting at $5)
Parents // Pay-what-you-choose (starting at $5)

Rollercoaster is back in 2026! This is a dance party for parents and their kids featuring music you can all agree on. Sounds good, right? Ahh, sweet relief. Know what sounds even better? We'll have a full bar, plus healthy snacks for the kiddos.

Get ready for some 90s + 00s bangers from Beck, Run DMC, Weezer, and Radiohead right alongside music the whole family can rock out to, including Taylor, ABBA, Billie, Ariana, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Prince, and more!

Who: Parents and their kids (babies through 10 year olds).

What: A dance party that’s as fun for you as it is for the kiddos! Healthy snacks for all and a full bar for the adults. Dance floor, picnic area, activities, and irresistible music.

Where: 3S Artspace

When: 2 – 4pm (post-nap, pre-dinner, and exactly the right time for an afternoon cocktail)

Why: It’s winter. It's cold out. They’re bouncing off the walls. Now you can bring ‘em here and join them or kick back and watch them bop and boogie from afar.

A dedicated nursing area will also be available.

See more + RSVP: https://www.603forward.org/events/meet-your-match

Policy is hot. Meet the people who make it.

Join 603 Forward for a speed dating-style evening of quick, candid conversations with young, current NH State Representatives.

Ask your burning questions about running for office, life under the dome, and what it really takes to turn passion + advocacy into impact.

Come for the insider perspective, stay for the chemistry (intellectual, of course), and you might just leave with a new crush on democracy.

At Brothers Cortado in Concord.

See more: https://www.facebook.com/events/1424140709492727

Get ready to dance, dazzle, and embrace your wildest thrifted looks! Join us for a night of fun featuring:

DJ Shamblez spinning the tunes
Drag performances with Glamme Chowdah
Tarot readings with Artkit Tarot
Ear lobe piercings by The Terracotta Room
Vintage finds from Fishtoes Vintage

Come in your goofiest, most over-the-top outfits and just have fun! We’re celebrating Ruth, a hazy pale ale proudly brewed by the women of To Share. A portion of prom proceeds will benefit the Pink Boots Society NH Chapter.

Let’s make it a night to remember!

See more + register: https://graniteedvance.org/find-your-direction/upcoming-events/destination-college/

Destination College is a free, annual statewide college-planning event held by Granite Edvance each spring for New Hampshire high school juniors and their families. 

Attendees can participate in a variety of free college planning workshops, learn tips about the college application process from experts in the field, attend a college fair, and more! Join us to jumpstart your college planning experience!

Win a MacBook Air

During the college fair portion of our Destination College event, we’re giving away three Apple MacBook Air laptop computers! All NH high school juniors who register for Destination College will be entered into a drawing for the prizes. Winners will be drawn at random during the last half of the college fair, and students must be present during the drawing to claim their prize.

By registering for the Destination College event, NH High School juniors will be eligible to be entered into the prize drawing. See Terms and Conditions for full details.

• Check In: 8:30 am to 9:00 am

• Opening Session: 9:00 am to 9:45 am

• Session I: 10:00 am to 11:00 am

• Session II: 11:15 am to 12:15 pm

• Session III: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

• College Fair: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

See more: https://www.loonmtn.com/events/80s-day

Your Favorite Day

Break out your vintage gear and dance to the beats of the era, as we transform the present into an epic blast from the past.

All '80s. All Day.

An all-mountain throwback party. Step into a time machine and relive the raddest era! Grab your friends and join in on this all mountain throwback party.

For Those About To Rock

The ultimate '80s celebration kicks into high gear when Rubix Kube takes the stage inside of Kanc 8. Kick off the snow and get ready for some dirty dancing because a live band will be rocking the stage with the biggest hits of the decade.

Break out your raddest 80s gear for the ultimate 80s Day Costume Contest!

Strut your stuff, show off those neon vibes, and compete for a totally awesome prize.

Pre-Game the Concert // Starts at 12:00PM

Get ready to groove with DJ Stevie B at Governor Adams Lodge! Before the main act takes the stage, he’ll be spinning all the hits to set the vibe and keep the energy high.

See more + get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/granite-goodness-live-local-podcasters-night-tickets-1979062953569

See more and register: https://extension.unh.edu/event/2026/03/foodscaping-101-growing-flowers-food-together

There’s no rule saying you can’t grow your carrots next to your cosmos, so why is it that we feel the need to separate our flowers from our food? Join Willa Coroka of The Magpie’s Apprentice to discuss the variety of ways you can incorporate edible crops amongst your pre-existing or future flower gardens. From peppers tucked amongst the peonies, to kiwis winding along the front porch, there are so many ways to make your yard appealing to both eyes as well as tummies. Foodscaping is revolutionizing yards across the country. Let’s figure out if this new trend can catch on in your neighborhood!

This in-person presentation will take place entirely indoors at the Massabesic Center, in the main conference room. Dress for the weather for the short, easy walk from the dirt parking lot to the building. This program is intended for adults. Children are welcome, however in the event of disruptions, we ask that children are accompanied by a guardian to enjoy the Nature Lab or gardens until the presentation concludes. Accommodations for persons with limited mobility, sensory concerns, or other accessibility needs can be provided if you contact Massabesic Center Director Kimmie Whiteman in advance.

Cost:
$10 for NH Audubon members and UNH Extension Master Gardeners
$15 for non-members

Registration required by March 24th. If you miss the registration deadline, please email Kimmie Whiteman to inquire about availability. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows, but late registrants may miss pre-workshop or cancellation communications. Limit 50 attendees.

This program is brought to you through an on-going partnership between New Hampshire Audubon and University of New Hampshire Extension’s Master Gardener Program. The Demonstration Gardens at NH Audubon’s Massabesic Center provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, which enhance human health and well-being and wildlife habitat.

See more + register here.

Explore how NH’s community spaces strengthen connection, civic life, and local resilience in an interactive symposium.

ReWeaving the Social Fabric of Our Communities

CDFA i2i (Ideas to Innovation) Symposium

Join leaders, innovators, and community builders from across New Hampshire for a dynamic, interactive morning exploring how public spaces and community engagement shape the future of our towns and cities.

Building on CDFA’s investment in community centers statewide, this half-day event expands the conversation to include all forms of inclusive and accessible public spaces — from youth and senior centers to small businesses, arts initiatives, and BIPOC-led community efforts. Together, we’ll explore how social infrastructure strengthens connection, belonging, and civic life.

Whether you are a municipal leader, nonprofit professional, community center director, grassroots organizer, young professional, or senior advocate, you’ll leave with new connections, fresh insights, and inspiration for strengthening civic life in your community.

Catch our Executive Director, Corinne Breton-Benfield, as one of the featured speakers for this event!

See more + view full tour date calendar: https://mailchi.mp/nhfpi/statebudgettour

The New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute is going on a statewide tour, featuring data-informed discussions examining:

• What the state budget is, how it is structured, and what it funds

• How state revenue and spending decisions interact with local property taxes

• The role of education, health care, and other major services in the budget

• What the budget means for affordability and household costs across New Hampshire

March 23rd tour stop is for Merrimack County at NHTI in Concord at 6pm.

The State Budget shapes our schools, health care systems, economy, and communities. But for many Granite Staters, the details and the impact can feel complicated or out of reach.

Our research team will:
• Break down what’s in the State Budget
• Explain what it means for you and your community
• Answer your questions directly

These sessions are designed to clarify complex policy decisions, make them more accessible, and make them relevant to everyday life. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, business owner, educator, advocate, or engaged community member, this New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute tour is for you.

See more: https://www.raggedmountainresort.com/event-overview/

The name says it all! This freestyle ski contest is out to prove who’s got true skills and style.

Leave your Jib skis at home because “Bump N’ Jump” is all about turns, air, and style!

The course will be a basic bump run with a kicker or two and potentially a rail thrown into the mix. Skiers will be judged on speed, style, and overall impression. Old school tricks such as Iron Crosses, Screaming Seamen’s and Daffy’s are highly encouraged!

Here at Ragged, we appreciate the roots in freestyle skiing. We want to see what this generation of Freeskiers can do when they are put into a scenario where control and style reign supreme.

Spectators will be able to see the event from the 6-pack chair lift and/or alongside the course. The course will be roped off to competitors and event personnel only. Please respect the rules!

See more: https://www.nhmagazine.com/calendar/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3486860-maple-day

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum invites the public to Maple Day, a family-friendly program celebrating the traditional practice of maple sugaring at 18 Highlawn Rd., Warner, NH

Maple Day at Mt. Kearsarge Celebrates Traditional Native Practices Warner, NH — March 21, 2026, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum invites the public to welcome the return of spring with Maple Day, a family-friendly program celebrating the traditional practice of maple sugaring at 18 Highlawn Rd., Warner, NH. The outdoor program will run from 10am - 2pm and is free to the public.

For thousands of years, maple sugaring marked an important seasonal tradition for local Native communities. As spring approached, families gathered to tap maple trees, collect sap, and transform it into syrup and sugar using time-honored methods. More than a source of sweetness, maple sugar was an essential food, medicine, and trade item, deeply connected to cultural teachings and relationships with the land; these traditions continue today.

Program Highlights Include:

🍁Observe maple sap boiling over a traditional outdoor fire pit

🍁Demonstration clay pots donated by NH artist Eric Maglio - maglioceramics.com

🍁Play a variety of Native American games

🍁Mounted Animal Specimens from the Harris Center for Conservation - harriscenter.org/

🍁Learn how acorns are traditionally transformed into pancakes…topped with maple syrup

🍁Enjoy maple baked goods and hot beverages, available by donation

Community Partners from ABA will be available to discuss services for people on the Autism Spectrum - abacenters.com/about-us/ Maple Day

📅 March 21, 2026

🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, 18 Highlawn Rd., Warner, NH

603-456-2600

indianmuseum.org

🎟️ Outdoor activities are free; regular museum admission applies for indoor exhibits.

See more + RSVP: https://giveandgathertreeline.rsvpify.com/

Come join Give & Gather and Granite Goodness at Treeline Outfitters for an evening of food, real conversation, creativity, and the Giving & Gathering Boards.

In a time that feels heavy, we’re choosing to gather anyway.
To amplify what’s good.
To strengthen community.
To show up for each other.

Bring a dish if you can.
Come as you are.
Leave more connected than you arrived.

Expect warmth, connection, maybe a little laughter, dancing, and joy. Definitely the kind of energy that happens when good humans show up for each other.

Please take a moment to RSVP to reserve your spot.

There is NO COST to come, however please fill out this form which helps us keep the gathering accessible and thoughtfully prepared.

See more: https://www.lakesregion.org/event/laconia-winter-farmers-market-at-the-belknap-mill-laconia-nh/2026-01-20/

Did you know you could buy locally products all winter long. To enjoy fresh local food from Laconia and the surrounding areas visit the Laconia Winter Farmers Market.market).

Third Tuesday’s of each month November 18,2025-May 19,2026. See schedule below.

What you will find at the market

Fresh produce, meat, cheese, wine, all natural baked breads & pastries, pies, organic teas, coffee, artisans & crafters.

Have Fun at the Market

Enjoy live music, art show, and tours of the mill.

Market Location

Belknap Mill
25 Beacon Street East, #1
Laconia, New Hampshire

Market Schedule

Nov. 18,
Dec. 16,
Jan. 20,
Feb. 17
March 17
April 21
May 19
3:00-6:00 p.m.

For More Information

phone 603-393-9520

See more: https://www.603brewery.com/beer-hall-happenings/bonfire-2026

Fire on Main returns to 603 Brewery & Beer Hall on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, from 3:00–9:00 PM. After welcoming more than 4,500 attendees last year, this free, family-friendly community event is back and bigger than ever.

The evening centers around several massive bonfires! The first bonfire lighting is scheduled for approximately 5:00 PM, with a second bonfire to be lit around 7pm.

Enjoy live music from DJ Tori, outdoor fire pits lining Main Street, and a wide variety of food and beverage options from local vendors across New Hampshire. An outdoor patio cocktail pop-up will also be featured, hosted by 815 Cocktails & Provisions of Manchester, NH, alongside a beer tent for guests 21+. Crane & Co. Tattoo Studio will be open offering flash tattoos all night and is located about 10 steps from the Beer hall entrance!

This is an outdoor winter event, so we encourage you to dress warm and wear appropriate footwear.

Food & Beverage Vendors:

Teenie Wienies Sausage Co. – Sausage favorites

Wagon Wheels Donuts – Fresh donuts and treats

Deadproof Pizza Co. – with their famous Pizzas

Ken & Mimi’s Gourmet Snacks – Gourmet popcorn and snacks

Barking Sisters Coffee – Hot specialty coffee & beverages

Tin Can Co. – Sweet & savory crepes

Loaded Tots – Loaded tater tots

Fire N Gin – Antique fire truck serving easy-to-eat BBQ sliders

The Londonderry Fire Department will be on site for a community fundraiser and will also have a fire truck available for guests to explore. Additional family-friendly elements and activities may be added throughout the event.

Community Partners:

Fire on Main is made possible with the support of local partners, including Turcotte Tree Service, Bellevance Beverage Company, Sunnycrest Farms, and Groundhog Landscaping, who assist with pallets, bonfire setup, and cleanup.

Event Details:

Saturday, February 7, 2026

3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

🔥 First bonfire lighting around 5:00 PM

🎟️ Free admission | Family-friendly

See more: https://www.patspeak.com/event/pond-skim/

This event is for spectators and participants as participants try to ski or snowboard across a man-made pond without falling in. Some make it across the pond but many make a splash and take the icy plunge.

The judges hand out prizes for Best Costume, Best Splash and Best Skim.

Pond Skim Registration is from 8:30am to 11:30am outside the Valley Lodge.
Event starts at 1pm.

The entry fee is FREE but the purchase of at least a Valley Area Lift Ticket (and must be purchased in advance at patspeak.com) or Pats Peak Season Pass and a costume are required to enter the contest.

Entry is limited to the first 100 participants.

There is a PBR Beer Garden for ages 21+ at the Pond Skim from 11am-3pm.

Come celebrate Treeline’s 2 year anniversary with us! Apres ski theme. Patio cookout, beer mile, shenanigans.

📅 Saturday, March 14th

⏰ Noon

See more + reserve your spot: https://nhartassociation.dnnr.io/nhartassociation?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn2xp6ZRwhOfhVn0hIAPk6urlxu8R6HjFYBMFRVqyAK6LxG-YimVZnPhcHFLU_aem_ouwfl7FLHM1iPBrCZTk-qg

Dinner club is back in Portsmouth ✨

Join us on Wednesday, March 11th for Dinner Club in Portsmouth with a special after-dinner viewing at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery.

Never been to the Dinner Club? If you're an art lover, artist, or designer, it's right up your alley. Here's how it works: take the quiz (link in bio) and reserve your seat ($15.99), then get paired with 5-6 like-minded art lovers at a mystery Portsmouth restaurant.

After dinner, all tables converge at a gallery to view their current exhibitions. For March, we're hosting a viewing of the Fledgling: Artists Under 30 show alongside our Annual Auction Fundraiser.

Meet new friends and art lovers next month, plus you'll be among the first to know the gallery we're partnering with for Dinner Club in May 👀
Hint: it's north of Concord...

📆 Wednesday, March 11th, 6:30pm
📍Portsmouth NH | After-dinner meetup at The Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, 136 State St
📝 Link in bio to take the quiz and reserve your seat

See more: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVGrAkijNfw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

@theinnonmain and @obistrowolfeboro is gearing up for winter fun at the 4th Annual Chill on the Hill event!

Join them in Wolfeboro on March 7 to experience live music, ice bars & interactive sculptures, sledding, yard games, fire pits, and more. This is a free community event in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire with options to purchase craft cocktails, beer & wine, and food from @rubbinbuttsbbqnh

See more + get tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-boat-bash-snow-crash

The Boat Bash is BACK! In collaboration with our friends, The Franklin Outing Club, we are bringing you this epic event of whitewater kayak races down the snowy slopes at Veterans Memorial Recreation Area. 

There will be open sledding, intense races, food, beer, and SNOW CRASHES!

Event schedule:

11-12 Registration & Open Sledding 

12:00-1:00 RACE: Best Time

1:00 - 2:00 Open Sledding

2:30 - 4:30 RACE: Head to Head

Tickets:

FREE Kiddos age 12 and under

$7 Spectators only

$15 Open Sledding (no racing)

$25 Racing

All ticket proceeds benefit Mill City Park at Franklin Falls. All food, beverage, and ski pass proceeds benefit The Franklin Outing Club.

See more: https://concordartsmarket.org/?utm_source=nhmagazine.com&utm_medium=referral

HeARTwork ❤️☀️🌱 is a seasonal artisan market series celebrating the heart, soul, shine, and life of creative work.  An artful journey between seasons, HeARTwork centers the people behind the work — inviting our artists to share not only what they create, but the care, intention, and creative spirit that shape it. 

March: SOL

As light returns, creativity awakens.

March will highlight creative spirit, returning light, and inner inspiration. 

This market welcomes evolving ideas, works-in-progress, and new directions, inviting vendors to share process, influence, and creative voice as the season begins to turn.

See more + register: https://www.nofanh.org/conferencetickets?utm_source=nhmagazine.com&utm_medium=referral

The NOFA-NH (Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire) Winter Conference is one of the state’s largest and most vibrant events dedicated to sustainable agriculture, local food systems, and community resilience.

Each year, hundreds of attendees gather for a day filled with learning, connection, and inspiration. Farmers, gardeners, nonprofit leaders, organic advocates, government officials, food system professionals, and community members from all walks of life come together to share knowledge and strengthen our collective impact.

The conference features a dynamic mix of workshops, an inspiring keynote address, and a bustling exhibitor fair showcasing local organizations, businesses, and resources. Attendees also enjoy hands-on activities like a community seed swap, collaborative projects, and opportunities to win prizes through our annual raffle.

A light breakfast and full lunch are provided to keep participants fueled for a full day of engagement and exchange.Whether you're digging into soil or food policy, managing a farm or a nonprofit, or simply passionate about building a better food future, the Winter Conference offers something for everyone.

See more + register here.

2026 Parade of Lights! Light up your sleds and join the fun! You can add up to 6 people under your registration. Any more after that will have to be a new registration. More details about line up coming soon!

Winter nights shine brightly in Pittsburg during the annual Parade of Lights on Back Lake. This one-of-a-kind event features hundreds of snowmobilers, often more than 800, who decorate their sleds with colorful lights, transforming the frozen lake into a glowing winter spectacle.  This annual event is more than just a visual celebration, Parade of Lights brings the community together in support of the local fire department, combining winter recreation with hometown pride. Set against the backdrop of the Great North Woods starry skies, this festive evening captures the spirit of New Hampshire winters—where outdoor fun and community spirit go hand in hand.

Join Bretton Woods on Saturday, March 7 for the “All In” Old School Jam, powered by PistenBully. All skiers and riders are welcome — any age, any style — just show up and throw down. Expect good times, old-school tricks, live music with DJ Corey, vendors, prizes, and nonstop fun.

This is an "Open Jam” format, so everyone’s invited. Come ride, compete, and have a great time with us at Bretton Woods!

9:00am-12:00pm | Open Registration at Guest Services
1:00pm-3:00pm | “Open Jam” with Music by DJ Corey
3:00pm-3:30 | Prizes Awarded

Please note: Entry for the event is FREE. Bretton Woods lift ticket will be required for event. Each participant will need to sign a waiver, any participants 16 or younger will need a parent/guardian signature.