things to do with kids in new england
Outdoor Things to Do with Kids in Seacoast, NH
WEEK OF JULY 20 – 26, 2026
MONDAY - 7/20
Annual Woods, Water, & Wildlife Festival 2022,
Milton
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Monarch Monitoring Mondays at 9:00am
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monitor monarchs
NH Farm Museum,
Milton
- The Ox-Cart Man: Farms & Families at Work ♡ explore farm life
- Seasons on the Farm Program ♡ seasonal farm fun
- Travel back in time and be a farmer! (for preschoolers) ♡ preschool farm fun
- 1940s on the Farm ♡ 1940s farm life
- The Colonial Experience at the New Hampshire Farm Museum ♡ colonial experience
Portsmouth Community Events,
Portsmouth
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E Street Surf School Monday Mini-Grom Surf Camps at 5:30pm
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surf camp
TUESDAY - 7/21
Annual Woods, Water, & Wildlife Festival 2022,
Milton
- 10:00am — Polliwogs: Wild Makers - Little Movers Nature Obstacle Adventure ♡ nature adventure
- 6:00pm — Movie Night: The Invisible Mammal and NH Bat Populations Q&A ♡ watch movie
Events - Newmarket Jr/Sr High School,
Newington
- 10:15am — Play for All ♡ play for all
- 4:00pm — Invent the Summer ♡ invent summer
New Hampshire Surfing Lessons and Rentals - E Street Surf ..,
Hampton Beach
- Summer Kid's Concert: Stacey Peasley Band ♡ kid's concert
- Summer Kids Concert: Stacey Peasley Band ♡ kids concert
- Girl Scout Family Movie Nights (Waltham) 7/21/2026 - The Princess and the Frog (2009) ♡ family movie
Portsmouth Community Events,
Portsmouth
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Tuesdays on the Terrace: Ocean Ave Band at Strawbery Banke at 6:00pm
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summer concert
Visit - Rochester Main Street,
Rochester
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Campfire Across America at Maplewood Family YMCA at 7:00pm
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join us
WEDNESDAY - 7/22
Annual Woods, Water, & Wildlife Festival 2022,
Milton
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Kids Nature Exploration at 10:30am
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explore nature
Events - Newmarket Jr/Sr High School,
Newington
- 10:15am — Storytime for Twos ♡ story time
- 6:15pm — Cookbook Club ♡ cookbook club
Home - Kensington Elementary School,
Kensington
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Nature Therapy Session w/ Rooted Rose Recreation at 10:00am
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nature therapy
New Hampshire Surfing Lessons and Rentals - E Street Surf ..,
Hampton Beach
- Free Shakespeare on the Common 2026: A Midsummer Night's Dream ♡ shakespeare
- Boston Landmarks Orchestra Free Summer Concert Series 2026 ♡ summer concert
- Boston Landmarks Orchestra Presents: Best of Boston ♡ orchestra concert
- Summer Planetarium: Exploring Earth's Moon & Fly Me to the Moon ♡ planetarium
- Summer Planetarium: Exploring Earth’s Moon & Earthrise ♡ planetarium
- The Moth Ball ♡ moth ball
- Summer Soccer Adventure 2026 ♡ soccer adventure
- Nature's Antidote: Screens, Kids, & the Path Forward ♡ nature discussion
Portsmouth Community Events,
Portsmouth
- 5:30pm — Get Out of the House: Taylor Swift Bingo at The Music Hall Membership Club ♡ swiftie bingo
- 6:00pm — Jarrett Krosoczka Author Event at G. Willikers! ♡ author visit
THURSDAY - 7/23
Annual Woods, Water, & Wildlife Festival 2022,
Milton
- 10:00am — Garden to Table Series, Making Herbed Butter & Homemade Tortillas ♡ learn to cook
- 10:30am — Live Animal Presentation, Critter Communities ♡ see animals
Events - Newmarket Jr/Sr High School,
Newington
- 10:15am — Storytime for 3-5 Year Olds ♡ story time
- 6:30pm — Family Storytime ♡ family storytime
New Hampshire Surfing Lessons and Rentals - E Street Surf ..,
Hampton Beach
- Summer Concert Series at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens ♡ summer concert
- SOLD OUT: Summer Member Family Night: Bubble Wonderland with Balloon Art ♡ family night
- Concord Band Concert at Fruitlands Museum: “A Little Night Music” ♡ band concert
- Needham Carnival ♡ carnival
- Summer BBQ Party ♡ bbq party
- 11:00am — Rosalita's Puppets Summer Marionette Shows ♡ puppet shows
FRIDAY - 7/24
Emery Farm Market and Cafe,
Durham
- Little Otters Program ♡ little otters
- Love Local Fest ♡ love local fest
New Hampshire Surfing Lessons and Rentals - E Street Surf ..,
Hampton Beach
- Lowell Folk Festival 2026 ♡ folk festival
- Puerto Rican Festival ♡ puerto rican fest
- The Boston French Film Festival at the MFA ♡ film festival
- MIT Summer Philharmonic Orchestra: Celebrating Hope and Optimism ♡ orchestra concert
- DEKA Fit Boston ♡ deka fit
- NICE, a fest ♡ music fest
- Jagged Little Pill ♡ jagged little pill
- July Sensory-Friendly Morning ♡ sensory friendly
- MIT Summer Philharmonic Orchestra: Celebrating Hope & Optimism — Free Concert ♡ free concert
Visit - Rochester Main Street,
Rochester
- 10:00am — Family Camp Adventure at Eastside Family YMCA ♡ be part
- 12:00pm — ROCK & ZIP FAMILY DAYS AT CAMP BAY VIEW ♡ family fun
SATURDAY - 7/25
Annual Woods, Water, & Wildlife Festival 2022,
Milton
- 74th Annual Hebron Fair ♡ fair fun
- 10:00am — 5th Annual Farm Day & Flax-Daughter’s of Liberty Spinning Bee ♡ farm fun
- 10:00am — Art on the Lawn ♡ make art
- 10:00am — Summer Art Show & Sale ♡ art show
- 12:00pm — Muffin Basket Workshop ♡ craft basket
- 1:00pm — Summer Garden Refreshments ♡ garden treats
- 5:30pm — 27th Annual Chocolate Fest ♡ chocolate treats
- 7:00pm — Summer Concert Series ♡ live music
New Hampshire Surfing Lessons and Rentals - E Street Surf ..,
Hampton Beach
- Yankee Homecoming Days: A Family Tradition ♡ family tradition
- Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: A Pirate's Great Adventure by Peanut's Playhouse ♡ puppet show
- FIGMENT Boston ♡ arts festival
- Cambridge Jazz Festival ♡ jazz festival
- From Outlaws to Insiders ♡ graffiti tour
- 10:00am — Cardboard Promotions Free Admission Sports Card & Autograph Show ♡ sports card show
- 10:00am — Blue Line Flex @ Suffolk Downs - Pilates by Britney Willingham ♡ pilates class
SUNDAY - 7/26
Annual Woods, Water, & Wildlife Festival 2022,
Milton
- 10:00am — Discovery Walk with a Naturalist ♡ nature walk
- 10:00am — Animal Encounters Series: Home Sweet Habitat ♡ animal habitats
- 11:00am — Story Time and Craft Hour ♡ story time
- 3:00pm — Loon Cruise ♡ observe loons