No matter the season, there's always something fun to do on the New Hampshire and Maine Seacoast. Pick your favorite time of year to learn about the local happenings, and you'll understand why people can't get enough of this wonderful area.
Spring Activities
Explore Prescott Park
Nestled right on the Piscataqua River, Prescott Park is the perfect place to enjoy the waterfront and beautiful spring weather. Be sure to visit the formal garden and boat docks!
Where: Portsmouth, NH
When: Anytime!
May – Nov
Visit the Portsmouth Farmers Market
Shop local at the Portsmouth Farmers' Market! The market is open on Saturday mornings starting in May and ending in November.
Where: 1 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, NH
When: Saturdays, 8am – 1pm
Enjoy the Beautiful Scenery
Sightseeing is a popular pastime on the New Hampshire and Maine Seacoast. Be sure to snap a photo with all the picturesque landmarks.
Where: Everywhere!
When: Anytime!
Summer Activites
June
Celebrate Market Square Day
Every June, Portsmouth kicks off summertime with a 10K race, arts and crafts showcase, live music, and incredible food from local vendors. Jim is a course marshall for the race, so be sure to say hello when you see him!
Where: Market Square, Portsmouth, NH
When: 2nd Sat in June
July – Dec
Enjoy a Film Club Screening
On the third Tuesday of each month from July through December, Portsmouth's Music Hall showcases the best works of film followed by a hearty discussion. Each year's theme is different, so don't miss out.
Where: Portsmouth Music Hall
When: 3rd Tuesdays
Visit the Local Lighthouses
It's not truly summer until you've seen the lighthouses along the New Hampshire and Maine Seacoast. Learn all about the history of these landmarks and how you can pay them a visit.
Where: Along the coast
When: Anytime!
Fall Activities
Mid Oct
Attend the NH Fall Festival
On Columbus Day weekend, the Strawberry Banke Museum hosts a one-of-a-kind county fair with all kinds of fun activities and demonstrations.
Where: Strawberry Banke Museum
When: Columbus Day Weekend
Oct
Ghosts on the Banke
SThis family-friendly Halloween event is hosted by the Strawbery Banke Museum. Visitors can take a hayride, go trick-or-treating, and listen to spooky stories.
Where: Pickwick's At the Banke
When: Late Oct
Sept
Stop by the Durham Day Festival
Durham Day is a full afternoon of food, music, boat tours, and kids' activities — all happening at Durham's historic Wagon Hill Farm in the middle of September.
Where: Wagon Hill Farm
When: Mid Sept
Winter Activities
Marvel at the Winter Wonderland
When it's winter along the Seacoast, a beautiful blanket of snow covers Portsmouth's historic buildings and tree-lined streets. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular!
Where: Everywhere!
When: Every day!
Kick Off the Holidays
Communities throughout the Seacoast have unique ways of celebrating the holidays. In Seabrook, NH, for instance, residents gather together to watch the lighting of the town tree.
Where: Various locations
When: Holiday Season
Feb
Celebrate WinterFest
The town of North Hampton, NH hosts a full day of community fun each winter, including breakfast at Old Town Hall, kids' activities, games like foosball and air hockey, and a spectacular fireworks show.
Where: North Hampton, NH
When: February
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