The team at AZTEC Financial Group is first and foremost committed to being your trusted guide in all things financial. However, we also live in the same community as many of our clients, and we are always on the lookout for fun things to do in the area. We’re so lucky to live in New Hampshire’s beautiful Seacoast area, where there are endless things to do and places to explore.
If you’re looking for live music, theater, festivals, fairs, and everything in between, you’re sure to find something in the greater NH Seacoast. And on a rare day where not much is going on, there are plenty of great restaurants, historic sites, and unique shops, along with mountains, lakes, rivers, and oceans for hiking, skiing, swimming, boating, or just enjoying the fresh air and stunning views.
With so many options, it can be hard to choose, especially during the warmer months, when outdoor entertainment abounds. Here are a few upcoming events in the NH Seacoast area that you won’t want to miss.
Portsmouth, NH
Each year, the Prescott Park Arts Festival puts on a 10-week series of family-friendly arts and entertainment, including music concerts, movies, theater, dance, and more. A couple of upcoming events that are part of this series include:
Monday Night Movie Series, Portsmouth, NH
Offerings include a mix of classic and newer movies, with family-friendly movie snacks and drinks available at The Prop. Movies begin at dusk, and suggested donations are $5.
Wellness Wednesdays in the ParkPrescott Park, Portsmouth, NH
Stephanie Paolini of 3 Bridges Yoga holds early morning flow yoga at 7:30 am with a suggested $10 donation. Reservations are suggested and classes are dependent upon the weather.
The River House Restaurant Concert Series Prescott Park, Portsmouth, NH
If you’ve never experienced live music in Prescott Park, there are plenty of shows left to attend this summer. Performers from around the world come to perform at this waterfront venue. Most shows begin at 7:00 pm, with a suggested donation of $8, and food can be preordered from Ohana Kitchen.
View the full event calendar at www.prescottpark.org.
Market Square Day Downtown Portsmouth, NH (September 18th)
This day-long event (9 am - 4 pm) kicks off with a 10k road race, followed by a day filled with strolling the streets of Portsmouth while enjoying entertainment, and discovering new products, crafts, and food offered by local merchants and artisans.
Hampton, NH
Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Hampton Beach, NH (September 10th-12th)
From September 10th - 12th, visit Hampton Beach for a festival offering great food, drink, crafters, music, fireworks, cornhole, a 5K, and more.
Dover, NH
Apple Harvest Day Downtown Dover, NH (October 2nd)
Say goodbye to summer and welcome fall with Dover’s annual Apple Harvest Day Festival on Saturday, October 2nd. This day-long event features a 5k road race and 300+ vendors offering unique and delicious food, live entertainment, handmade crafts, and more.
Cocheco Arts Festival Rotary Arts Pavilion, Henry Law Park, Dover, NH (July 1st - September 18th)
This summer-long festival takes place in the heart of Dover and is free and open to the public. Events and attractions include a weekly farmer’s market, live music performances, family movie night, the Children’s Museum Maker and Food Fest, a live magic show, and more.
Rochester, NH
Granite State Fair Rochester, NH (September 16-19th, 23rd-26th)
The Rochester Fair has been rebranded for this year and is now the Granite State Fair. But don’t worry, you will still find fair favorites like livestock exhibits, grandstand events, rides, and of course - fair food!
Well, what are you waiting for? You better start creating your itinerary for the remainder of summer and early fall! Maybe we’ll see you around the Seacoast!