Holiday season kicks into high gear this weekend, with lots of festive events at local sites. Here are some highlights.

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Top five things to do: Nov. 26-28
Burn off those Thanksgiving calories with some live entertainment over the long weekend.
Top 10 things to do: Nov. 12-14
Days are getting shorter, but there's still plenty to do during daylight hours and after dark.
Holiday parades near Portsmouth in 2021
Portsmouth and other Seacoast towns hold their 2021 holiday parades and festivities in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Christmas trees near Portsmouth, NH
Find Christmas trees and decorations in Portsmouth and around the Seacoast.
Top 10 things to do: Nov. 5-7
Marvelous art, excellent music, and some early holiday shopping are among your weekend entertainment options.
Top 10 things to do: Oct. 29-31
Halloween is Sunday, and there are fantastically spooky events taking place all weekend! Here are some highlights.
Top 10 things to do: Oct. 22-24
It's another lively weekend full of notable events on the Seacoast. Here are some of the highlights.
Top five things to do: Oct. 15-17
Warm weather is expected to stick around at least through the weekend, and there are plenty of things to do.
Top 10 things to do: Oct. 8-11
There's lots to do over the long weekend — including live music, theater, and a big beer festival.
Fall and Halloween attractions on the Seacoast
As you gear up for trick-or-treating and the Portsmouth Halloween Parade, there are plenty of family-friendly ways to get into the Halloween spirit.
Top 10 things to do: Oct. 1-3
Around these parts, Halloween is a month-long affair, and it starts this weekend. But there are lots of non-Halloweeny things happening, too.
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 10 things to do: Sept. 10-12
It's a big weekend on the Seacoast, highlighted by an airshow, a seafood festival, a wine festival, a funk festival, and lots of live music and art.
Top 10 things to do: Aug. 20-22
Live music, poetry, food, and beer are among the festivities coming up this weekend. Here are some highlights.
Top 10 weekend events: Aug. 13-15
So much live entertainment packed into one summer weekend. Here are some of the top highlights.
Top 10 things to do: July 30-Aug. 1
Time for another summer weekend on the Seacoast. Here are some of the top upcoming events at local venues.
Top five things to do: July 23-25
Much music and theater will fill Seacoast venues this weekend. Here are some highlights.
Top 10 things to do: July 15-18
It's mid-summer and the Seacoast is alive with music. Lots of great concerts and other festivities are coming up this weekend.
Top 10 things to do: July 9-11
We'll be keeping an eye on the weather, but as of now there are lots of great events coming up this weekend.
Top 10 things to do: June 24-27
It's a big weekend on the Seacoast, with plenty of live music, poetry, comedy, and more. Here are some of the top highlights.
Fourth of July Fireworks & Celebrations
Here’s a roundup of some of the Fourth of July parades, fireworks displays, and celebrations happening around the Seacoast in 2021.
Top 10 things to do: June 18-20
With the official start of summer just days away, there's a lot going on over Father's Day weekend.
Top five things to do: May 28-30
For many, Memorial Day Weekend marks the official start of summer. Kick off the season with live music, food, and exploration.
Top five things to do: March 19-21
Spring begins this weekend! Celebrate with music, theater, and spring shopping. Here are some highlights. Vintage Bazaar – Spring Edition Vintage Bazaar New England hosts...