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What To Do In NH: Valentine’s Day Weekend
Friday, February 10, 2012
It's the last weekend before Valentine's Day! Have you planned anything special for your sweetie? If you're still looking for a great gift idea, and are hoping to save a little cash, don't miss our great local deals on NHDailyDeal.com! Many current deals are romance-oriented so you're sure to find something you'll love!
If you're looking for fun events for your little-valentines this weekend, check out the Valentine Kidgits events at Simon Malls in both Manchester and Nashua! And if you're looking for something completely original, why not send your significant other a Singing Valentine!
Hoping Cupid hits you with an arrow this weekend? Check out the Chairlift Speed Dating at Black Mountain in Jackson! You've got ten minutes to fall in love while riding high in the sky!
Winter Carnivals also continue this weekend with events in Newport, Colebrook, and Hanover! Let's hope for a light snow-dusting for ambiance!
Merrimack Region
Theatre
Saturday
I've Got a Little Twist
Jimmy Dunn's Funny Guys, Naughty Girls and Great Sax - All New Show!
All Weekend
The Philadelphia Story
Love, Sex and the IRS
Noises Off
Community
Valentines Crafts and Flowers Bazaar
Through Tuesday, February 14
Hudson, NH
Fresh flowers arrangement and long stem roses can be order and pick up for that special someone at the fair. Also come pick up unique jewelry, Lindt Chocolate and handmade gifts for your valentine. Running just one extended weekend.
The Mall of New Hampshire Presents Kidgits Valentine Fun!
Saturday, February 11
Manchester, NH
Play in the Bounce House, make a sundae, and craft your own Valentine cards! The Mall of New Hampshire and The Children's Hospital at Dartmouth (CHAD) are teaming up to host an afternoon of Valentine fun! February 14th has been declared as Congenital Heart Defect Day. In support, CHAD invites Kidgits to craft a heart card to send to children at CHAD for Valentine's Day. Kidgits can also play in the Bounce House and make their own ice cream sundaes!
Pheasant Lane Mall Presents Kidgits Valentine Craft Day!
Saturday, February 11
Nashua, NH
Calling all kids and parents!
Pheasant Lane Mall is hosting an afternoon of Valentine fun! Kids can make their very own Valentine's Day Cards and create a Keepsake Valentine's Day Container.
Singing Valentines
Sat-Sun, Tues., February 11-12, 14
Various NH Locations
The Concord Chorale is offering Singing Valentine ensembles at home, at work, or any other place desired on Saturday evening, February 11, or all day and evening on Sunday, February 12, and Tuesday, February 14. For $75, one song will be performed, for $100 two songs will be sung.
Strikes for Starlight Bowling Fundraiser
Saturday, February 11
Manchester, NH
Money raised at this event will go toward Starlight's local programs that improve the quality of life for seriously ill children and their families right here in NH.
Family Saturday Marker Monoprints
Saturday, February 11
Manchester, NH
Spend some quality family time at the Currier the second Saturday of every month. Participate in hands-on art activities, go on a guided family gallery tour (11:30 am), visit the Discovery Gallery, or use a family gallery guide. Museum admission is free from 10 am to 12 pm. Children 17 and under always enjoy free admission.
Connecticut Whale vs Manchester Monarchs
Saturday, February 11
Manchester, NH
The Monarchs Care Foundation and Catholic Medical Center are once again teaming up to raise awareness and money to fight breast cancer. The night will feature pink ice and specialty pink jerseys!
Seacoast Region
Theatre
Saturday
Cirque Mechanics
Sunday
An Evening with GRAMMY Award-winning Guitarist Ed Gerhard
All Weekend
Body
Community
United States Air Force Liberty Jazz Band
Sunday, February 12
Plaistow, NH
From the swingin' sounds of Glenn Miller to the best of contemporary big band jazz, the United States Air Force Liberty Jazz Band plays it all with style and sophistication.
Dartmouth / Sunapee Region
Community
Winter Carnival
Through February 12
Hanover, NH
Winter Carnival is one of Dartmouth's greatest traditions. The snow sculpture on the Green serves as a visible representation of the theme and the excitement of winter in Hanover.
96th Annual Newport Winter Carnival
Through February 12
Newport, NH
Celebrate 96 years of tradition and winter fun. This year's Newport Winter Carnival will attempt a world record for the most snowmen made in one place. (weather dependent). There will also be a traditional torchlight ceremony, a scavanger hunt, ice skating, ski joring at Parlin Field, a Winter Carnival Parade, kids games on the Common, a Russian Snowball Fight, wagon rides, an Axeman Challenge, a fishing derby, a snowshoe obstacle course, fireworks and so much more!
Monadnock Region
Theatre
Saturday
MetLive in HD: Gotterdammerung
The Met: Live in HD: Gotterdammerung (Wagner)
Great North Woods Region
Theatre
Grand Derangement Band: The Acadian Sensation
Community
14th Colebrook Winter Carnival
Saturday, February 11
Colebrook, NH
Featured activities are ice carving, bocce tournament, kids' box car racing and cribbage tournament. A good snowfall will enable even more events such as snowshoe relay, snow tube relay, dog sledding, and more.
Lakes Region
Theatre
Saturday
Franklin Footlight Fundraiser 'Tales From Tales'
DeadPhish
Student Playwrights Showcase
R-rated Comedian Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr.
15th Annual Murder Mystery: The Real Desperate Houswives of Rochester
Spousal Deafness...and Other Bones of Contention
Sunday
Quint-Essential Winds Concert
All Weekend
Political Suicide
Community
The Meredith Rotary Fishing Derby
Sat-Sun, February 11-12
Meredith, NH
Every year ice fisherman from across the country gather in Meredith for a weekend of fun, fishing, and seeing what your tolerance for cold and frostbite is. In the end, the payoff is being one of the lucky few who gets to experience the pride of having their catch hung up on the wall of fame, and winning an amazing grand prize.
Kids Clinic
Saturday, February 11
Meredith, NH
In conjunction with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, The Meredith Rotary Fishing Derby will host the "Let's Go Fishing" program for children. This is a free hands-on clinic for kids and their parents on the basics of ice fishing developed and presented by the Fish and Game Department.
Wild Winter Walk - Guided Tour of the Gephart Exhibit Trail
Sunday, February 12
Holderness, NH
A staff naturalist will guide your walk on the Gephart Exhibit Trail and discuss the many ways native animals are well adapted for winter life in New Hampshire.
White Mountains Region
Theatre
Saturday
A Night on Broadway
All Weekend
Spotlight Playhouse Presents Miracle Drop Dead
Community
Chairlift Speed Dating
Saturday, February 11
Jackson, NH
This special event gives you 10 full minutes to fall in love or not on the chairlift.
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