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WEEK OF MARCH 09 - MARCH 15, 2026

From Grade 5+ Games at Hill Library to Family Game Day at Newmarket Public Library (Children's Programs) and Fairy House and Hobbit House Festival Weekend at Bedrock Gardens.

MONDAY - 3/9

East Kingston Public Library, East Kingston — Knitwits - Fiber Arts Group at 1:00pm knit group
Epping Parks & Recreation Department, Epping — Strikes & Smiles Bowling League at 3:30pm - 4:30pm bowling league
Events - Newmarket Jr/Sr High School, Newington
Exeter Public Library, Exeter
Farmington Parks and Recreation, Farmington — 2025 - 2026 After School Program - After School Program Registration K-3 at 2:15pm - 5:30pm after school
Hampton Community Events, Hampton
Hill Library, Strafford
  • 10:00am — Story Time join us
  • 12:30pm — Lunch & Learn: Botanical craft register now
  • 3:30pm — Grades 1-2 Library Club sign up
Home - Fitz NH Community - Fitzwilliam calendar, Farmington
Home - Kensington Elementary School, Kensington
  • 10:00am — Kids Interactive Playtime 2026 playtime fun
  • 9:30am — Alnoba Art Tours with Joseph Gray 2026 art tours
Lee Public Library, Lee — Toddler Time at 11:00am join in
Madbury Public Library, Madbury
  • 10:30am — Preschool Story Time story time
  • 10:30am — Preschool Story Time - Snails story time
  • 10:30am — Preschool Story Time - St. Patrick's Day story time
  • 10:30am — Preschool Story Time - Breakfast story time
  • 10:30am — Preschool Story Time - Bunnies story time
  • 10:30am — Preschool Story Time - Rain & Clouds story time
  • 10:30am — Preschool Story Time - Farms story time
  • 10:30am — Preschool Story Time - Earth Day & Gardens story time
Millspace Events - Newmarket, Newmarket — TBA at - name: Spring Break - No School spring break
Newmarket Public Library (Children's Programs), Newmarket
  • 4:30pm — Fierce Females: Women in Art (Part IV) with Jane Oneail register
  • 6:00pm — Pajama Storytime cozy storytime
North Conway Attractions - Fox Ridge Resort, Newton
  • - name: Family Bingo — TBA play bingo
  • - name: Sensational Play — TBA explore
North Hampton Public Library, North Hampton
Rochester Public Library, Rochester — Baby Gym at 10:30am explore
Ryan Family Amusements: Homepage, Seabrook
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm — 2026 Winter Session Preschool Program - Week 10: Clover Crafts & Giggles! clover crafts
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm — 2026 Spring Session Preschool Program - Preschool Whole Spring Session preschool program
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm — 2026 Spring Session Preschool Program - Week 1: Little Blossoms! little blossoms
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm — 2026 Spring Session Preschool Program - Week 2: The Easter Bunny is coming! easter bunny
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Winter Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Mondays; Winter Art & Team Building after school
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Spring Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Mondays; Science in Bloom after school
  • 2:45pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Winter Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Entire Winter Session After-school Program after school
  • 2:45pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Spring Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Entire Spring Session After-school Program after school
Seabrook Recreation Department, Seabrook
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm — 2026 Winter Session Preschool Program - Week 10: Clover Crafts & Giggles! clover crafts
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm — 2026 Spring Session Preschool Program - Week 1: Little Blossoms! little blossoms
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm — 2026 Spring Session Preschool Program - Week 2: The Easter Bunny is coming! easter bunny
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Winter Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Mondays; Winter Art & Team Building monday art
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Spring Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Mondays; Science in Bloom monday science
  • 2:45pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Winter Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Entire Winter Session After-school Program after school
  • 2:45pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Spring Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Entire Spring Session After-school Program after school
Youth Programs - Rye Congregational Church, Rye — Vacation Fun Club - March 30-April 3 at 9am - 4pm vacation club

TUESDAY - 3/10

Colby Memorial Library, Danville — St. Patrick’s Day Fun at 3:00pm st patrick's day
East Kingston Public Library, East Kingston — Magic Tree House Book Club at 3:30pm book club
Epping Parks & Recreation Department, Epping — TBA at - name: ECT Youth Theater Class youth theater
Events - Newmarket Jr/Sr High School, Newington — Play for All at 10:15am play and sing
Exeter Public Library, Exeter
Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Greenland — Winter 2026 Bayventures at 10:00am winter bayventures
Home - Fitz NH Community - Fitzwilliam calendar, Farmington
Home - Kensington Elementary School, Kensington
  • 10:00am — Forests of Alnoba with Harold Bragg Copy forests explore
  • 10:00am — Nature Therapy Session: With Rooted Rose Recreation nature therapy
  • 9:30am — Andy Goldsworthy Art Tours 2026 art tours
Music Together of Portsmouth NH, Portsmouth — March No School Day Kids Art & Crafts Camp. K & Up. $99 at 8:30am, 3:00pm art crafts camp
Newmarket Public Library (Children's Programs), Newmarket
  • 10:00am-4:00pm — Family Game Day drop in
  • 10:30am — Storytimes join in
  • 11:00am — Messy Mondays explore
  • 2:00pm — Page Turners Book Club book club
  • 4:00pm — Author Talk with Ty Gagne register
  • 4:30pm — A Trip Through Time: Grand Canyon South Rim to Pearce Ferry register
  • 5:30pm — An Evening of Poetry with Gregg Orifici register
North Conway Attractions - Fox Ridge Resort, Newton
  • - name: 4th Grade Book Group — TBA book club
  • - name: Make Way For Storytime — TBA storytime
North Hampton Public Library, North Hampton — Sensory Play Preschool Storytime at 10:00am sensory play
Paul Memorial Library, Newfields — PJ Story Time at 6:00pm pj story time
Portsmouth Community Events, Portsmouth — Museum Maker Club: Rainbows and Leprechauns at 3:30pm maker club
Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth
  • 10:30am — Baby (0-18 mo.) Story Time story time
  • 5:00pm — Drop-in Craft Day - TBA craft day
Rochester Public Library, Rochester
  • 10:30am — Music & Movement for Family Wellness join in
  • 10:30am — Lapsit Storytime story time
Ryan Family Amusements: Homepage, Seabrook
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Winter Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Tuesdays; Throwback Creations & Brain Games after school
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Spring Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Tuesdays; Nature Inspired Crafts & Active Fun after school
Seabrook Recreation Department, Seabrook
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Winter Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Tuesdays; Throwback Creations & Brain Games tuesday games
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Spring Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Tuesdays; Nature Inspired Crafts & Active Fun tuesday crafts
The Music Hall, Portsmouth
  • - name: Click, Clack, Moo — TBA more info
  • - name: Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Performs “Wild Symphony” — TBA more info

WEDNESDAY - 3/11

East Kingston Public Library, East Kingston — E.K. Book Club at 5:00pm book club
Events - Newmarket Jr/Sr High School, Newington
Exeter Public Library, Exeter — Children's Weaving Workshop at 3:30pm weaving workshop
Hampton Falls Free Library, Hampton Falls
Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library (Children's Programs), Epping — Leaping Lizards Adventure at 10:30am lizard adventure
Hill Library, Strafford
Home - Fitz NH Community - Fitzwilliam calendar, Farmington
Music Together of Portsmouth NH, Portsmouth — Preschool Art Club! $25 at 9:30am preschool art club
New Hampshire Surfing Lessons and Rentals - E Street Surf .., Hampton Beach
  • - name: Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: 'WHAT THE DUCK?!?' by Susan Linn — TBA puppet show
  • - name: St. Patrick's Day Cookie Decorating at The Villa — TBA cookie decorating
North Conway Attractions - Fox Ridge Resort, Newton
North Hampton Public Library, North Hampton — Kid Art Creations: Crafting Leprechaun Traps at 3:00pm kid art
Paul Memorial Library, Newfields — Story Time with Mr. Andy | Wednesdays at 10:30am story time
Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth
  • 10:00am — Children's Library Annual Easter Egg Hunt easter egg hunt
  • 10:30am — Toddler (18 mo.- 3 yrs.) Story Time story time
  • 6:00pm — Sky Kids Presented by Skyscrapers Inc. sky kids
  • 6:00pm — Sky Kids Awards Night Presented by Skyscrapers Inc. sky kids awards
Rochester Public Library, Rochester — Get Moving Storytime at 11:00am story time
Ryan Family Amusements: Homepage, Seabrook
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm — 2026 Winter Session Preschool Program - Preschool Whole Winter Session preschool program
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm — 2026 Winter Session Preschool Program - Week 9: Little Mitten Makers! little mitten makers
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Winter Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Wednesdays; Music Madness & High Energy Games after school
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Spring Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Wednesdays; Team Challenge & Obstacle Courses after school
Seabrook Recreation Department, Seabrook
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm — 2026 Winter Session Preschool Program - Week 9: Little Mitten Makers! little makers
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Winter Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Wednesdays; Music Madness & High Energy Games wednesday games
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Spring Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Wednesdays; Team Challenge & Obstacle Courses wednesday challenge

THURSDAY - 3/12

Colby Memorial Library, Danville
  • 10:00am — Toddler Story Time story time
  • 11:30am — Pre-School – Kindergarten Story Time story time
Events - Newmarket Jr/Sr High School, Newington
Great Bay Discovery Center, Greenland — TBA at - name: Once Upon An Estuary once upon
Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Greenland
Hampton Falls Free Library, Hampton Falls
Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library (Children's Programs), Epping — Merilee Van Duzer at 5:00pm, 6:30pm art display
Hill Library, Strafford
  • 10:00am — Story and Nature Play with Four Winds Nature Institute join us
  • 5:30pm — Grades 4-6 Graphic Novel Club join us
Home - Fitz NH Community - Fitzwilliam calendar, Farmington — Rockin' Robotics S.T.E.A.M at 6:15pm robotics steam
Lee Public Library, Lee — Preschool Story Time at 10:30am join in
Lempster Community School SAU 71, Lee
  • 4:00pm, 5:30pm — Family Event Spring Equinox Event family event
  • 4:00pm, 5:30pm — Live and Learn Art Show art show
  • 4:00pm, 5:30pm — Family Event Special Person Tea family event
Madbury Public Library, Madbury — Preschool Story Time - Birds at 10:30am story time
Newmarket Public Library (Children's Programs), Newmarket
North Conway Attractions - Fox Ridge Resort, Newton — TBA at - name: Little Lab Coats science fun
North Hampton Public Library, North Hampton — 3rd & 4th Grade Book Club at 3:00pm book club
Portsmouth Community Events, Portsmouth
Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth
  • 10:30am — Pre-K (3 and Up yrs.) Story Time story time
  • 4:00pm — Pokemon Club: Grades K-5 pokemon club
Rochester Public Library, Rochester — Beep-Boop Robot Dance Party at 10:30am dance party
Ryan Family Amusements: Homepage, Seabrook
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm — 2026 Winter Homeschool Connections - 2026 Winter Homeschool Connections homeschool connections
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm — 2026 Spring Homeschool Connections - 2026 Spring Homeschool Connections homeschool connections
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Winter Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Thursdays; Recycled Crafts & Wacky Sports after school
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Spring Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Thursdays; Garden Growers & Fresh Air Fun after school
Seabrook Recreation Department, Seabrook
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm — 2026 Winter Homeschool Connections - 2026 Winter Homeschool Connections homeschool
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm — 2026 Spring Homeschool Connections - 2026 Spring Homeschool Connections homeschool
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Winter Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Thursdays; Recycled Crafts & Wacky Sports thursday crafts
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm — 2026 Spring Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Thursdays; Garden Growers & Fresh Air Fun thursday garden
Southeast Land Trust of NH (SELT), Exeter
  • 10:00am — Little SELTies Storytime: Early Spring 1 of 2 storytime
  • 10:00am — Little SELTies Storytime: Early Spring 2 of 2 storytime
Visit - Rochester Main Street, Rochester — YMCA Camp Cory First Time Camper Q&A at 7:00pm - 8:00pm camper q&a

FRIDAY - 3/13

Barrington Parks & Recreation, Barrington
  • 10:00am — First Touch New England Soccer - PreK learn to play
  • 9:00am — First Touch New England Soccer - Tots learn to play
Dance Innovations – G.R.O.W.ing great kids, one dance step a, Madbury
  • - name: 70’s / 80’s Prom - DJ Dance — TBA 70s 80s prom
  • - name: Christmas in July - Decorate Your Site, Trailer, Tent, Pop-Up. Christmas Party/Ugly Sweater Contest– Regular Program and DJ Dance — TBA christmas in july
  • - name: Cornhole Tournament — TBA cornhole tournament
  • - name: Halloween/ Trick or Treat/Costume Party - Regular Program and DJ Dance — TBA halloween trick treat
  • - name: Labor Day Weekend - Special Program Flea/Craft Market (Bring Your Treasures - Set Up at Your Site) - DJ Dance — TBA labor day weekend
  • - name: Paint Night — TBA paint night
  • - name: S’mores Sendoff / CLOSING WEEKEND — TBA s'mores sendoff
  • - name: Western Night – Line Dancing — TBA western night
East Kingston Public Library, East Kingston — Story Hour at 10:00am story time
Events - Newmarket Jr/Sr High School, Newington
  • 6:30pm — The Anita Wilson Memorial Family Concert Series Presents: BenAnna Band Concert family concert
  • 6:30pm — The Anita Wilson Memorial Family Concert Series Presents BenAnna Band Concert family concert
Hampton Falls Free Library, Hampton Falls — Silent Reading Club at 3:00pm read books
Hill Library, Strafford
Home - Fitz NH Community - Fitzwilliam calendar, Farmington
Home - Kensington Elementary School, Kensington — Original Art Tours 2026 at 10:00am art tours
Lee Public Library, Lee
  • 10:30am — Sensory Station Story Time join in
  • 4:30pm — Elemiddle School Book Group read and watch
Millspace Events - Newmarket, Newmarket — SALT EVENT- KIDS NIGHT OUT at 5:00pm - 7:00pm kids night out
New Hampshire Surfing Lessons and Rentals - E Street Surf .., Hampton Beach
  • - name: Homeschool: Outstanding Orchids (Ages 6-12) at New England Botanic Garden — TBA outstanding orchids
  • - name: Into the Woods — TBA into the woods
  • - name: Ken Wax IS Magic!- A Sleight of Hand Magic Show for All Ages! — TBA magic show
  • - name: Kid's Night Out- Movie Night — TBA kid's night out
  • - name: Pot o' Gold Gnomes Paint Night — TBA gnome paint night
  • - name: Shamrock Shake Dance — TBA shamrock dance
  • - name: Spring Musical 'Mary Poppin's Jr.' in Andover, MA! — TBA mary poppins
North Hampton Public Library, North Hampton — Baby Storytime at 10:00am baby storytime
Rochester Public Library, Rochester
  • 10:30am — Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center story time
  • 4:30pm — Family Lego® & Craft Night lego night
Ryan Family Amusements: Homepage, Seabrook
  • 2:30pm - 5:15pm — 2026 Winter Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Fridays; SRD Winter Olympics after school
  • 2:30pm - 5:15pm — 2026 Spring Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Fridays; Spring Fitness after school
Seabrook Recreation Department, Seabrook
  • 2:30pm - 5:15pm — 2026 Winter Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Fridays; SRD Winter Olympics friday olympics
  • 2:30pm - 5:15pm — 2026 Spring Session - After School Programs - K-5th Grade Fridays; Spring Fitness friday fitness
Southeast Land Trust of NH (SELT), Exeter
  • 10:00am — Forest Fridays at Piscassic Greenway – Spring 2026 Session 1 of 4 forest fridays
  • 7:00pm — 16th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival film festival
The Music Hall, Portsmouth — TBA at - name: The Pout-Pout Fish more info
Visit - Rochester Main Street, Rochester
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm — St. Patrick's Party at Corning Family YMCA st patricks party
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm — Camp Bay View Roller Skating Party at Bay View Family YMCA roller skating party
Youth Programs - Rye Congregational Church, Rye
  • 6:30pm - 9pm — Cardboard Boat Regatta boat race
  • 7pm - 9pm — Kids Night Out! kids night

SATURDAY - 3/14

3S Artspace, Portsmouth — Stained Glass Flower Workshop w/ Kolika Chatterjee at 10:00am buy tickets
Barrington Parks & Recreation, Barrington
Bedrock Gardens, Lee
  • 10:00am, 10:30am, 1:00pm — Open House: "Threads: A Fiber Arts Festival" fiber arts
  • 10:00am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 12:00pm — Open House artisans fair
  • 10:00am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 12:00pm — Open House featuring Weird and Wonderful Wildlife wildlife
  • 10:00am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 12:00pm — Open House, with The Caterpillar Lab caterpillar lab
  • 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm — Open House: "Insects and Flight," an Art Student Project and Installation explore insects
  • 10:00am, 12:00pm — Open House with Antique Auto Show antique autos
  • 11:00am — Fairy House and Hobbit House Festival Weekend fairy houses
Dance Innovations – G.R.O.W.ing great kids, one dance step a, Madbury
  • - name: 4th Of July Weekend - Special Program Saturday DJ Dance — TBA 4th of july
  • - name: Summer Kick Off – DJ Dance and Regular Program Activities start — TBA summer kick off
  • 10:00am — Arts & Crafts arts crafts
  • 1:30pm — Cornhole cornhole
  • 3:30pm — Hayride hayride
  • 7:00pm — Special Activity special activity
Events - Newmarket Jr/Sr High School, Newington
Farmington Parks and Recreation, Farmington — Hook-Camp-Trade Outdoor Gear Swap and Sell Event. - Vendor Table Registration at 8:30am - 4:00pm gear swap
Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library (Children's Programs), Epping
  • 2:00pm — Songs of Emigration: Storytelling Through Traditional Irish Music music stories
  • 2:00pm — Music Of Greece: From Rembetiko to Laiko & Greek Immigration greek music
  • 2:00pm — Fretbenders americana folk
Hill Library, Strafford — Pi Party at 1:00pm celebrate pi
Home - Fitz NH Community - Fitzwilliam calendar, Farmington
Lee Public Library, Lee — Gratitude Jars at 9:30am create together
New Hampshire Surfing Lessons and Rentals - E Street Surf .., Hampton Beach
  • - name: Animal Portraits (Ages 5-10) at New England Botanic Garden — TBA animal portraits
  • - name: Boston Sea Rovers Ocean Expo — TBA ocean expo
  • - name: Boston Sea Rovers Saturday Evening Film Festival — TBA film festival
  • - name: Cardboard Explosion! by Paper Heart Puppets — TBA cardboard explosion
  • - name: Children's Art Discovery Class: Color Me Curious — TBA art discovery
  • - name: Children's Storytime with the Live Action Mermaid Princess at Ten Trees Boks Natick — TBA storytime
  • - name: Maple Sugar Days — TBA maple sugar days
  • - name: March Hands-On History — TBA hands-on history
  • - name: Needham Art in Bloom 2026 — TBA art in bloom
  • - name: Pi Day Activities at the MIT Museum — TBA pi day
  • - name: RSM Children's Business Fair — TBA business fair
  • - name: Reptile Adventures in Needham! — TBA reptile adventures
  • - name: Saturday St. Patrick's Day Lunch at the ICC — TBA st patrick's lunch
  • - name: The Peanuts Movie — TBA peanuts movie
Newmarket Public Library (Children's Programs), Newmarket — Friends of the Library Book Sale at 10:00am-2:00pm book sale
North Hampton Public Library, North Hampton
  • - name: All Ages Art Creations: Jewelry Supplies are Back! — TBA art creations
  • 10:30am — All Ages Drop-in Gaming: Old School Video Games gaming
Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth — Rhode Island Colony Tapestry Viewing Party at 10:00am tapestry viewing
Rochester Public Library, Rochester
  • 10:30am — Siama’s Congo Roots: Music from the Heart of Africa music concert
  • 1:30pm — Science Discovery: Water at Oxbow Park science fun
Ryan Family Amusements: Homepage, Seabrook — 2026 Spring Session Team Puzzle Challenge 13+ - Team Puzzle Challenge (13+) at 11:00am - 1:30pm team puzzle challenge
Seabrook Recreation Department, Seabrook — 2026 Spring Session Team Puzzle Challenge 13+ - Team Puzzle Challenge (13+) at 11:00am - 1:30pm puzzle challenge
Visit - Rochester Main Street, Rochester
  • 9:00am - 1:30pm — CASH Program at The Thurston Road YMCA Neighborhood Center cash program
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm — Maple Syrup Festival at The Y at Watson Woods maple syrup festival
  • 9:30am - 12:00pm — 2026 Runnin' of the Green runnin of the green
Youth Programs - Rye Congregational Church, Rye
  • 3pm - 4:30pm — Underwater Easter Egg Hunt easter fun
  • 7pm - 9pm — Middle School Night middle school
  • 7pm - 9pm — Middle School Night - New 2x each month middle school

SUNDAY - 3/15

3S Artspace, Portsmouth
  • 12:00pm — GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party! buy tickets
  • 2:00pm — Rollercoaster: A Family Friendly Dance Party buy tickets
Dance Innovations – G.R.O.W.ing great kids, one dance step a, Madbury
Events - Newmarket Jr/Sr High School, Newington — Tales to Tails with Maple Bacon at 1:00pm read to dogs
Home - Fitz NH Community - Fitzwilliam calendar, Farmington — Garmany Music Series: The Green Jazz Band at 2:00pm green jazz band
Youth Programs - Rye Congregational Church, Rye — Rye Derby & Healthy Kids Day at 9am - 12:30pm healthy kids

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