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Top five things to do: Sept. 22-24
There's a lot going on during the first weekend of fall, including a folk festival, a fall festival, a Westival, and more. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: Sept. 24-26
The first weekend of fall brings music, theater, art, comedy, food, fire, and more. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: Sept. 27-29
Fall festival season continues this weekend with a generous bounty of food, beer, music, and more. Here are some highlights.
Top five things to do: Sept. 28-30
Visual art, history, theater, maritime music, a West End party, and more are on tap this weekend on the Seacoast. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Weekend entertainment highlights on the NH Seacoast include a global poetry event, a food truck festival, a sausage festival, and more.
Top five things to do: Sept. 4-6
There are some great events coming up this weekend featuring storytelling, music, dancing, comedy, and a bit of history. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Sept. 6-8
Harvest season brings a generous bounty of food and booze to the Seacoast. Here are some upcoming festivals, along with some new theater and art.
Top five things to do: Sept. 7-9
Summer will not go quietly. On the contrary, there are dozens of big events coming up this weekend, including some outdoor festivals. Here are a...
Top five things to do: Sept. 8-10
A seafood festival and a music festival are among the options for taking one more long sip of summer before the season changes. Here are some of the highlights to consider.
Top five things to do: Thanksgiving weekend
Feast on some live music and theater, go for a skate, and support local artists as you kick off your holiday shopping over Thanksgiving break.
Top five things to do: Winter Solstice edition
We’re publishing our top-five roundup a day early this week to include the Winter Solstice events — and extending it an extra day to go...
Top five weekend events
We at PortsmouthNH.com grant you permission to set aside your digital devices this weekend and enjoy some screen-free entertainment and activities. Here are some of the top options.
Top five weekend events: Jan. 17-19
Some of this weekend’s top events will help heat up the coldest, darkest days of winter with music, theater, and art.
Top five weekend events: March 22-24
The first weekend of spring offers local music, dance, theater, art, and Shatner impressions. Here are some highlights.
Top seven things to do: July 10-12
Typically, our weekend entertainment roundup is a top five. But we just couldn't quite narrow this one down. And so, this week, we present a top seven.
Top things to do
As usual, the Seacoast boasts numerous options for live music, theater, visual arts, food, and more this weekend. Here are a few of the highlights.
Top things to do: Aug. 16-18
Boy oh boy is there a bunch going on this weekend. Here's a smattering of the highlights.
Top things to do: Jan. 3-5
The first weekend of 2025 brings art, movies, music, theater, and more. Here are some highlights.
Top things to do: July 11-13
Summer is in full swing this weekend on the Seacoast. Here are some of the most happenin' happenings.
Top things to do: July 18-20
Does it feel like summer is flying by? Doesn't it always? Don't take the season for granted; get out there and have some fun!
Top things to do: July 19-21
It's going to be a whimsical weekend on the Seacoast, filled with music, theater, comedy, boats, and even a summer Christmas celebration.
Top things to do: June 28-30
We're highlighting 15-plus events this weekend, and that's just scratching the surface of what's available out there. End June with some great summer entertainment!
Top things to do: May 10-12
Show mom a good time this weekend with a live local event. Here are some options.
Top things to do: May 3-5
Hoo boy, there's a lot to do this weekend. Here's a baker's dozen highlights.