Michelle Mitchell
E-mail | Web site Michelle is the Digital Media Producer for The Telegraph and NH.com. She spends her workdays searching for things to do in New Hampshire and then putting them into the NH.com event calendar. Michelle is originally from St. Louis but has been in New Hampshire for over 15 years, "I love my home state, but New Hampshire has the mountains, the seacoast and perfect summer days!" She is the mother of 5 children varying in age from 20 to 8 and loves to find inexpensive things to do with her kids. Michelle enjoys New Hampshire's music scene and is always on the lookout for new bands and new places to enjoy them. She also enjoys her dogs, cats and, when possible, a day of nothing but movies and sleeping! |
Things to do in New Hampshire this weekend
Friday, April 20, 2012
I took a look at the weather for this weekend. The good news is, Saturday should be sunny and warm with some afternoon thundershowers. The bad news is its going to rain on Sunday. We need that rain so I'm not complaining. Besides, there are lots of indoor things to do in New Hampshire this weekend!
For the Kids
Whether you're looking for something to do with the kids during school vacation or summer break, there are plenty of kid-friendly attractions in NH. From the planetarium to amusement parks and everything in between. Here's a list of some of our favorite things to do with your children.
Historic
New Hampshire is not only unique and beautiful but it's full of diverse culture and a rich history. It's home to famous actors, presidents and poets. Explore the past and find out what role the future plays for these historic homes and sites. Visit the Robert Frost Farm and get to know poet Robert Frost or take a peek into the life of President Franklin Pierce at his historic birthplace.
NH Covered Bridges
Are you in the mood for drive in the country? New Hampshire has many covered bridges scattered throughout the state. Some of these bridges are a couple hundred years old. Some of the covered bridges are not safe to drive on, but visitors can walk on them.
Scenic
Sit back, relax and enjoy New Hampshire's beautiful and scenic sites. From mountain top views and railroad rides to aquatic life and nature hikes, NH has it all. Check out where the Old Man of the Mountain once lived and discover hidden caves and mines.
Science and Nature
Explore New Hampshire's beautiful wildlife, forests, lakes, ponds and ocean at a variety of interactive and educational facilities. Perfect for kids and adults, many of these centers have daily and weekly programs and most are inexpensive. Many have walking, hiking and biking trails too. Perfect for getting outside in the spring
Galleries and Museums
Arts and culture are such a large and dynamic part of the success and uniqueness of New Hampshire. Explore local galleries and museums and take in breathtaking arts and exhibits and take the opportunity to learn something new. A visit to a local museum or art gallery is a great way to spend a rainy April afternoon.
Looking for more? Here is your weekend list of things to do in each region:
Merrimack Valley
All Weekend
Trenton Thunder vs NH Fisher Cats - Manchester
Our Town - Pembroke
Bug - Manchester
Always Patsy Cline - Saturday/Sunday - Concord
Dreaming Again - Concord
Bob Marley - Manchester
SNHU Secret - Manchester
Saturday
Family Fun Fair - Bedford
Discover WILD New Hampshire Day - Concord
Dunbarton Extravaganza - Dunbarton
Spring Harvest - Henniker
World's Largest Simultaneous Flash Mob - Manchester
NH Drum Festival's Drum Fun - Manchester
4th Anselmian Hawk Native American Teaching Pow Wow - Manchester
April Open House and Farm Tour - Nottingham
Sunday
BOAF Spring Expo & Mart - Manchester
7th Annual Holistic & Metaphysical Fair - Nashua
Seacoast Region
All Weekend
Song of the Pharaoh - Durham
Portsmouth Singer Songwriter Festival - Portsmouth
Animal Farm - Portsmouth
Party for the Planet - Portsmouth
NH Roller Derby 2012 Seacoast Opener - Durham
Teatime at the Tavern - Exeter
Sandown Garden Club celebrates Earth Day - Sandown
New England Cottontail Volunteer Day - Durham
North Hampton State Beach cleanup - Hampton Beach
Adopt A Pet at Fox Run Mall - Newington
8th Annual 45's Tournament - Plaistow
Sunday
HSMO Chili Cook Off - Durham
Antique Appraisal - Fremont
Spring Shopping Boutique - Portsmouth
Earth Day Celebration - Dover
Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region
So Percussion - Hanover
The Moscow Festival Ballet in Swan Lake - Lebanon
Bob Bartlett - Lebanon
Monadnock Valley Region
Clue the Musical - Milford
Caught In The Net - Friday/Saturday - Surry
Friday
Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp open house - Milford
Saturday
Monthly rummage sale - Wilton
2012 Monadnock Earth Day Festival - Keene
MRHS Project Grad Yard Sale & Rabies Clinic - Swanzey
Puppet Show, Auction and bake sale - Dublin
Meet novelist Peter Golden - Milford
Milford Cub Scout Fun Day - Milford
Girl Scout Benefit Yardsale - Milford
Darryl Purpose 10th Anniversary concert celebration - Harrisville
Two Rivers Community Choir benefit concert - Jaffrey
Jubilant Voices - Keene
Great North Woods Region
Mango Groove Steel Drum Band - Sunday - Berlin
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Once Upon A Mattress - Friday/Saturday - Laconia
Hay Fever - Wolfeboro
Spring Swing - Farmington
Benjamin Loeb, Piano & Diana McVey, Soprano - Plymouth
Celebrate Earth Day - Recycle Electronics - Rochester
Saturday
Clean Up Day - Holderness
Kashmir - Plymouth
Tuftonboro Town Wide Yard Sale - Tuftonboro
North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra - Wolfeboro
Sunday
Earth Day Celebration - Milton
White Mountains Region
Dinosaur Train Exhibit - All Weekend - North Conway
100th Anniversary of the Weeks Act - Saturday - Jackson
Earth Day 2012: Great Views at Green Hills Preserve - Sunday - North Conway
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