Welcome to post-Valentine's Day weekend in New Hampshire! This weekend is brimming with winter activities, festivals, carnivals, and more!

If you're still in the Cupid-mood, bring your littlest Valentines to the Very, Very Valentine's Dance at the Children's Museum of NH, in Dover, on Saturday. Adults can dance with their little sweethearts beneath a glittering disco ball, pose for a complimentary photo with Valentine props, get creative by making fragrant tissue paper corsages and boutonnieres, creating thumbprint animal Valentines, and decorating their own cookies.

Winter carnivals are up and running all over the state. These festivals include activities ranging from: bonfires, snowshoeing, cocoa, traveling zoo animals, silent auctions, face painting, sweethearts dancing, to ice fishing, horse-dawn sleigh/wagon rides, and so much more! Visit the Ice Harvest and Winter Carnival in Tamworth, the 3rd Annual Winter Fest in Laconia, or the 2013 Family Fun Skate & Snowflake Festival in Weare, on Saturday, or the 21st Annual Milton Winter Carnival in Milton, all weekend.

Some other snow activities this weekend include the 6th Annual Cardboard Sled Race
in Claremont and the Sno-Derby for Scouting in Gilmanton, on Saturday, and the Kids ice fishing derby in Lyndeborough on Sunday.

Merrimack Region
Theatre
Saturday
The Regular Guys of Comedy

Verdi's Rigoletto- New Production

Steve Blunt & Marty Kelly - Special Children's Show

Museum Focus Tour: The Love Tour

Dinner Theatre: Neil Simon's California Suite


Sunday
One-Man Star Wars Trilogy

All Weekend
Jesus Christ Superstar

Divas Through the Decades


Community
2013 Family Fun Skate & Snowflake Festival
Weare, NH
Saturday, February 16
Come meet the Huskies from Brinbella Kennel & Dog Sled team, pick-up pond hockey game at 3pm, hot food & drinks for sale, bonfire to keep warm, & ice skating with music. Weather-permitting there will also be a snow sculpture contest and other fun games in the snow.

Musquash Conservation Area Field Day
Londonderry, NH
Saturday, February 16
22nd annual Musquash Conservation Area Field Day - snow or no-snow, there will be activities for everyone. Walk to the landing to enjoy refreshments around an open fire. Explore the woodlands as you hike the trails, visit cellar holes, or learn how early successional habitat is created for New England Cottontail from Emma Carcagno, Wildlife Program Assistant for Cooperative Extension and Fred Borman, County Extension Forester. Practice on snowshoes provided by Eastern Mountains Sports (weather and snow conditions permitting).

Holistic & Metaphysical Fair
Amherst, NH
Saturday, February 16
Psychic readings, alternative health services and products will be available. There are many Raffle Items with 100% of Proceeds to Benefit Home Health & Hospice Care. Free Presentations All Day.

Ritmo 550 - Salsa Social
Manchester, NH
Saturday, February 16
New Hampshire's salsa scene is growing and it's about time we have a social to call our own! Join us for an evening of fun and dancing at Studio 550, the newly opened gallery, artist studio and community space

7th Annual Pasta Palooza Dinner
Hudson, NH
Saturday, February 16
Italian Dinner served by Music students with Italian decor and entertainment. All ages welcome.

Diaper Derby at the Mall of New Hampshire
Manchester, NH
Saturday, February 16
Participants in this year's Derby must be CRAWLERS under the age of 12 months and must NOT be walking yet to race against each other in a fun competition that will also include other activities before, during and after the races

Diaper Derby at The Mall at Rockingham Park
Salem, NH
Saturday, February 16
Participants in this year's Derby must be CRAWLERS under the age of 12 months and must NOT be walking yet to race against each other in a fun competition that will also include other activities before, during and after the races

New Hampshire Bowmen Grand Slam & State Championship
Dunbarton, NH
Sat-Sun, February 16-17
NFAA 300 Round this is New Hampshire Bowmen's indoor archery state championship. Pioneer Sportsmen hosting this leg, anyone can compete but must be an NFAA member to qualify for state champion.

Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale
Nashua, NH
Daily Through March 15
This program is coordinated through the Northeast Resource Recovery Association. Backyard composting creates a rich soil amendment that can be added to plants and gardens or used as mulch for trees and shrubs. Rain barrels cut back on water consumption and lower water bills for homeowners.

Seacoast Region
Theatre
Sunday
NH BAND FESTIVAL

Soul Rebels

Community
Very, Very Valentine's Dance
Dover, NH
Saturday, February 16
Families are invited to share the love in February by attending the second annual Very, Very Valentine's Dance at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire. Adults can dance with their little sweethearts beneath a glittering disco ball, and everyone can learn to "dance like a star" with help from Portsmouth Ballroom Dance Studio instructors who will present a demonstration and short lesson at 7 pm. Each family group can pose for a complimentary 4" x 6" photo using fun Valentine-themed props. Guests can get creative by making fragrant tissue paper corsages and boutonnieres, creating thumbprint animal Valentines, and decorating their own cookies. Fresh fruit from Fiddlehead Farms Marketplace and bubbly fruit punch will also be served. The night will conclude with Hershey Kisses for all and a Valentine party favor for each young guest.

Doggie Paddle Plunge
New Castle, NH
Saturday, February 16
Participants will gather on the beach and together run full speed ahead into the frosty Atlantic to demonstrate their complete commitment to the animals of the NHSPCA.

1st Annual Diaper Derby at Fox Run Mall
Newington, NH
Saturday, February 16
Participants in this year's Derby must be CRAWLERS under the age of 12 months and must NOT be walking yet to race against each other in a fun competition that will also include other activities before, during and after the races

Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region
Community
6th Annual Cardboard Sled Race
Claremont, NH
Saturday, February 16
Recycle your cardboard, create, and compete in our 6th annual cardboard sled race taking place in our Pine Grove Tubing Area. Sleds are to be made of cardboard and tape only with costumes highly encouraged. Prizes are awarded for numerous categories.

Monadnock Region
Community
Kids ice fishing derby
Lyndeborough, NH
Sunday, February 17
Pinnacle Mountain Fish & Game club annual kids' ice fishing derby. There is no cost. Food and drinks supplied. Prizes for participants.

Milford Antiques Shows
Milford, NH
Sundays Through March 24
Over 80 dealers from several states present a large variety of quality antiques and collectibles at reasonable prices. Show hours are short and sweet from 8:30 am to 11 am. Admission is only $5 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am and FREE ADMISSION from 9:30 am to 11 am. Free parking, ATM machine in lobby, cafe with brunch specials including fresh baked items and good coffee.

Lakes Region
Theatre
Saturday
Frank Santos, Jr.

Community
3rd Annual Winter Fest
Laconia, NH
Saturday, February 16
It's Winter Fest at Prescott Farm and you're invited! Come and enjoy the Farm at wintertime. There will be lots to do for families and friends and all can enjoy a hot cup of cocoa by the bonfire after a nice snowshoe hike or another activity. All proceeds support Prescott Farm's environmental education programs.

21st Annual Milton Winter Carnival
Milton, NH
Fri-Sat, February 15-16
There will be an ice fishing derby, silent auction, traveling zoo, sweethearts dance with live band, raffle, face painting, vendors, entertainment, a cake decorating contest, and much more! This is a great event for the entire family that benefits our community. There will also be a food drive for the End 68 Hours of Hunger program that's taking off here in Milton and helping children and families who go hungry over the weekend.

Ice Harvest and Winter Carnival
Tamworth, NH
Saturday, February 16
Watch as ice is cut from the pond and hauled by teams of oxen. Learn the age-old process of cutting and storing ice, observe Chinook dogs at work, take a nature/tracking walk, join in games and activities for all ages, see ice carving demonstrations, enjoy farm fresh foods and horse-dawn sleigh/wagon rides, and so much more!

Winter Indoor Yard Sale
Milton, NH
Saturday, February 16
The long, cold winter is a great time to plan for what need for yourself and your home. Goodies for all ages. All proceeds benefit the activities of the Youth Group.

New England Sled Dog Races
Tamworth, NH
Sat-Sun, February 15-16
By all means, pick yourself a team to cheer for and let the driver know you appreciate his team's efforts. As in all sports, it always helps to know you have someone cheering you... show more on.

12th Annual Community Talent Night
Franklin, NH
Saturday, February 16
The talent night is always a community favorite. There is a remarkable diversity of talent and skill and a great energy and spirit about the show that leaves everyone feeling good!

Sno-Derby for Scouting
Gilmanton, NH
Saturday, February 16
A great day of family fun! Activities for everyone: Snowmobile Radar Run: Multiple classes; $20 for 3 runs (includes banquet meal), Ice Fishing Tournament: $15 per adult; $10 per youth (includes banquet meal), Scouting Fun Run: Explore the camp and surrounding trails by sled, shoe or ski! More Winter Fun: Bring or rent snowshoes, cross-country skis, sleds, and tubes, Great Prizes! Gift Cards, apparel and more! Top Prize for Adult Fishing Derby: Power Auger! Vendors & Exhibitors, Food/Beverages, Awards Banquet, No charge for spectators, so come check it out!

White Mountains Region
Theatre
Saturday
Hate Mail

Sunday
Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys

Community
Family Fun Night
Franconia, NH
Saturdays Through March 16
Movies for Kids in the Brookside Lodge, Huckerbrook Mini-Park open under the lights for $5 and the Cannonball Pub open for adults!

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