Winter has begun, officially (unlike the fake winter we got in October)! The winter holidays are upon us with more to come this weekend. The end of this week is, of course, predominantly a fantastic opportunity to spend some time with family and friends. Many stores will close and the events calendar is sparse. However, if you are looking for something to do with our out-of-town guests, NH will not turn you away. There are some events scheduled for Saturday, Christmas Eve.

Enjoy some festive music, food and dancing for free at the Queen City Ballroom Christmas Eve Open House , or, take the younger ones over to Charmingfare Farm for cocoa, train rides and bonfire at Santa's Big Party . The Milford Oval will also light the night with celebration on Saturday evening.

Enjoy some tasty winter recipes on our Snow-Fun page, maybe even make your own holiday egg nog! Our holiday song trivia question and answer sheets are also available to print for some festive-fun! However and whatever you celebrate, NH.com hopes your season is and remains full of magic and light. Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Merrimack Region
Community
Queen City Ballroom Christmas Eve Open House
Saturday, December 24
Manchester, NH
Come in out of the cold and warm up at the Queen City Ballroom Christmas Eve Open House on Saturday, December 24th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Savor a sweet treat and some hot mulled cider, while dancing to holiday tunes. Or simply come to relax and enjoy some time with friends. Singles and couples of all levels welcome. Beginners welcome. Bring friends and family. Complimentary admission!

Santa's Big Party
Saturday, December 24
Candia, NH
Santa Claus is having a big party at Charmingfare Farm and you are all invited. To get to the party you must first take a 30-minute horse drawn ride through the Christmas trails to the secret party location. Santa himself will be spinning your favorite tunes. Not to worry, Santa always makes sure he has time to visit with everyone who attends. An assortment of holiday performers and costumed characters will be on hand to mix and mingle. Sugar cookies and hot cocoa are available for everyone to enjoy around a bonfire. The elves will be busy making sure the music and activities are just perfect. When you are ready to leave the party just climb aboard "The Tractor Train Ride" to see Santa's live reindeer.

Drop your Santa Letter to Support Make-A-Wish Foundation
Through Saturday, December 24
Macy's Store Locations
Bring your stamped letter addressed to Santa, and drop it into Santa's special letterbox located in all Macy's "Believe Stations". Macy's will count them up, and for each letter received, will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to $1 million... a Million Reasons to Believe!

Annual Gingerbread Village Display
Through Sunday, December 25
Amherst, NH
Frederick's Pastries employees have completed the process of building their annual Gingerbread House Village Display. The village is currently ready for viewing and will be displayed through Christmas at the Route 101A, Amherst, NH store. The public is invited to visit the store and vote for their favorite house.

Monadnock Region
Community
Christmas Eve on the Oval
Saturday, December 24
Milford, NH
Why not pause for a moment, step aside from the frenzy, and do something traditional this year? Bring your family to the Milford Oval on Christmas Eve in Milford, NH, to join with your friends and neighbors for a traditional, outdoor Christmas Carol event. Make this Christmas one that your family will always remember as we recall the true meaning amidst the glimmer of lights and the sound of voices on the historic Milford Oval. The Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols was first held on Christmas Eve 1918 in London, England as a celebration over the end on the 'Great War.' It has remained and is virtually unchanged these past 92 years! Complimentary hot drinks and refreshments will be served for both young and old to help fend off the New England weather!

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