Through Dec. 16, Made to Crave Satisfying Desire with God, Not Food, Tuesdays for 12 weeks, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Bradley Room at Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 South Main St., Wolfeboro, 781-640-5623.

Through Dec. 23, A Christmas Carol, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Through Jan. 4, The Gift of Lights, 4:30 p.m., 2 ½ mile drive through holiday lights, NH Motor Speedway, Rt. 106, Loudon, tickets/info.: www.nhms.com, 765-664-3918.

Dec. 12, MPL & MRD Youth Holiday Open House, 5:30 - 7 p.m., library and Rec. Dept., held at Function Hall, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

Dec. 12, Winter Wreaths: Holiday Crafting Workshop, 10 a.m. – noon, ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

Dec. 12-14, 19-31, Alpine Advent, European inspired Christmas Market, 12 chalets showcase NH artisans, food, drink, festivities, Town Square, Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

Dec. 12-14, Santa’s Village, 12/12: 6-8 p.m.; 12/13 & 14: 2 – 5 p.m.; Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, visit with Santa’s elves, have homemade cookies and more, Tapply Thompson Community Center, 30 N. Main St., Bristol, 603-744-2713.

Dec. 12-23, A Christmas Carol, Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Dec. 13, Annual Gilford Village Candlelight Stroll, 5 – 7 p.m., Gilford Community Band performs from 4-7 p.m.:, Roving Carolers: 5- 7 p.m., Village Field: visit Santa and have s’mores at the bonfire, horse-drawn wagon rides of the village from Gilford Public Library, 603-524-6042.

Dec. 13, Breakfast with Santa, 9 - 11 a.m., buffet breakfast, crafts, cookie decorating, photos with Santa, 312 DW Highway, Meredith, 844-745-2931, www.millfalls.com.

Dec. 13, Holiday Wreath Making, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

Dec. 13, Second Saturday Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, Amy Berrier 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.

Dec. 13, Trees & Trimmings at Remick Museum, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, tour each room of the house decorated for the holidays, make an ornament, music & more, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Dec. 15, Beginner Line Dancing, 10 – 11 a.m., instructor Bonnie Deutch leads adults-only group, basic line dancing techniques, no experience required, drops-in welcome, Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775.

Dec. 15, Level Up Grocery Store Bouquets: Holiday Edition, 6 – 7:30 p.m., create professional looking bouquets with grocery store flowers, Community Room, Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main St., Rochester, space limited/pre-register: 603-603-332-1428.

Dec. 15, Natalie MacMaster: A Celtic Family Christmas, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Dec. 15, Teen Gingerbread Creations, 6 – 7:30 p.m., create a work of candy art to bring home, Teen Room, Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main St., Rochester, space limited/pre-register: 603-603-332-1428.

Dec. 16, Deck the Table Centerpiece Workshop, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., with Prescott’s Florist, held at WORK Lakes Region, 51 Elm St., Suite 107, Laconia, pre-register: 603-63-6358, www.worklakesregion.com.

Dec. 16, Hometown Holiday Concert, 7 p.m., New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region, holiday music with the Power Chords led by Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, tickets/info.: www.coloniallaconia.com, 800-657-8774.

Dec. 16, John Denver Christmas Show, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Dec. 16, Mug Painting, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., for ages 10-18, Laconia Public Library, 695 North Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775.

Dec. 16, Strafford Wind Symphony Holiday Show, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Dec. 16, Teen Gingerbread House Decorating, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m., Bradley Room, Wolfeboro Public Library, 259 South Main St., Wolfeboro, pre-registration: www.wolfeboropubliclibrary.org.

Dec. 16, Teen Movie & Pizza Night, 5 - 7 p.m., pizza and a showing of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 603-522-3401, www.gafneylibrary.org.

Dec. 17, A New England Christmas, 4 - 5 p.m., show with Pontine Theatre, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org.

          Dec. 17, Soup and Movie Night, 4 – 6 p.m., movie: Strangers on a Train, Minot Sleeper Library, 35 Pleasant St., Bristol, sign-up: 603-603-744-3352.

            Dec. 17-19, A Christmas Carol: Arts & Education Series, 10 a.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

            Dec. 18, Christmas Craft Fair at the Tamworth Town House, Tamworth Village Handcrafters | 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 603-323-8085.

         Dec. 18, Christmas at the Winery – Benefitting the Lakes Region Children’s Auction, 6 p.m., featuring Katie Dobbins, David Lockwood & Andriana Gnap with Holiday Favorites & Originals, by HermitWoods Winery & Sweet Mercy’s Kitchen, 72 Main St., Meredith, tickets/info: 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Dec. 18, Christmas Craft Fair at the Tamworth Town House, Tamworth Village Handcrafters | 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 603-323-8085.

Dec. 18, Holiday Music, 3 – 5 p.m., tunes performed by Diane Cassidy, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 603-522-3401, www.gafney

Dec. 18, Judy Collins, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Dec. 18, Pontine Theatre: A New England Christmas, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, tour each room of the house decorated for the holidays, make an ornament, music & more, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

       Dec. 19, Comedy Night with Juston McKinney, 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, tickets/info: 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

       Dec. 19, Eileen Ivers Joyful Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, tickets/info.: www.coloniallaconia.com, 800-657-8774.

Dec. 19, Rock My Soul – Ringin’ in the Merry Holiday Concert, 7 – 9 p.m., gospel spirit and holiday joy, pop, soul, R&B Christmas carols, First Congregational Church, 115 S. Main St., Wolfeboro, tickets: 603-569-1555.

Dec. 19, Winter Wildlife Detectives, 10 a.m. – noon, ages 6-14, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, ww.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

           Dec. 19, Youth Holiday Party, 10 a.m. – noon, crafts, cocoa, Ugly Sweater Decorating, Gafney Library, 14 High St., Sanbornville, 603-522-3401, www.gafneylibrary.org.

Dec. 19-31, Alpine Advent, European inspired Christmas Market, 12 chalets showcase NH artisans, food, drink, festivities, Town Square, Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

Dec. 20, Arctic Artisans Fair, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., shop local handmade crafts and gifts while supporting artists and makers at a nonprofit space, Aplomb, 262 Central Ave., Dover, Park free behind or charge your car at the Dover garage. theaplombproject.org/arctic.

Dec. 20, Bayberry Candle Making, 1 – 3 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

Dec. 20, Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life, 2 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets/info: www.flyingmonkeynh.com, 603-536-2551.

Dec. 20, Santa on the Snow, 10 a.m. – noon, Santa will roam the property handing out candy canes, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Dec. 20, Sourdough Bread, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., age 16 & up, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road,

Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., 603-366-5695.

          Dec. 20, Teens Cozy Cocoa and Jingle Bell Brain Buster, 10 a.m. – noon, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, pre-registration: 603-476-8895, www.moultonboroughlibrary.org

         Dec. 22, Beginner Line Dancing, 10 – 11 a.m., instructor Bonnie Deutch leads adults-only group, basic line dancing techniques, no experience required, drops-in welcome, Laconia Public Library, 695 Main St., Laconia, 603-524-4775.

          Dec. 23, Christmas with the Celts, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, tickets/info.: www.coloniallaconia.com, 800-657-8774.

        Dec. 27, Saturday Après with Rebecca Turmel, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

        Dec. 27, Winter Wander, 10 a.m. – noon, multi-generational event, Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org., pre-register: 603-366-5695.

Dec. 27 & 28, Recycled Percussion, 3 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

     Dec. 28, Torchlight Parade and Fireworks, 4:30 – 7 p.m., Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

          Dec. 29, Do You Want to Make a Snowman? 2 – 4 p.m., popcorn, cocoa, the movie The Snowman, make a snowman from clay, pre-register by

         Dec. 29, Warren Miller’s Sno-Ciety, 7 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

         Dec. 29-31, Bob Marley, 5 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

         Dec. 30, BYOB Book Club, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., for readers in their 20s and 30s, relaxed book club, Rose Room, Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main St., Rochester, Abby: 603-335-7550.

Dec. 31, Belknap Mill New Year’s Eve Ball, 8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m., Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, hors d’oeuvres, live music, dancing, tickets: www.belknapmill.org.

Dec. 31, Celebrate New Year with Daniela Schachter, jazz piano and vocal, 6 p.m., Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, 72 Main St., Meredith, tickets/info: 603-253-7968, www.hermitwoods.com.

Dec. 31, I Survived Winter, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., for kids ages 7-12, 2 local teachers/naturalists tell stories and lead activities about winter survival, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, space limited, sign up: 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org. 

Dec. 31, Last Night Wolfeboro, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., family events around the town, @LastNightWolfeboro.

          Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Celebration, 7:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House, 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 603-519-7506.

        Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Contradance, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, Amy Berrier 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.

Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show, 7 p.m., Town Square, Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

 JANUARY 2026

Jan. 3, Games Night, 5:30 – 8 p.m., free event with potluck, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Jan. 3, Juston McKinney comedy show, 7:30 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, tickets/info: 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

         Jan. 3, Knitting - Vest, 9 – 11 a.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

      Jan. 3, Saturday Après with Garrett Smith, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com. 

       Jan. 3-Feb. 21, Learn to Play Hockey, by Back Bay Hockey Assoc., at Pop Whale Ice Arena, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, 603-569-5639, www.backbayhockey.com.

Jan. 6, Hospital and Haven: 30 Years of Practicing Medicine in a Remote Native Village in the Early 1900s, Geoffrey Burke talk about his grandparents’ work in Alaska healthcare, 6 – 7 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-662-6501.

       Jan. 6-March 3, Nordic Meisters, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., ski, snowshoe, fat bike, or do all three, race series, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com. Takes place on Tuesdays.

Jan. 8, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth,  all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789. (Takes place throughout winter until April.)

       Jan. 10, Knitting - Vest, 9 – 11 a.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

      Jan. 10, Paint Your Pet, 2 – 5 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

      Jan. 10, Saturday Après with Arlene Wow, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

      Jan. 13, Raising Digital Natives Safely: Protecting Your Family Online, 6 – 7 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-662-6501.

Jan. 17, Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m., presented by Franklin Opera House, held at Franklin Lodge of Elks, 125 South Main St., Franklin, tickets: www.franklinoperahouse.org.

Jan. 17, Investigative Genetic Genealogy and the DNA Doe Project: A Crash Course, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Community Room, Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main St., Rochester, space limited/pre-register: 603-603-332-1428.

      Jan. 17, Knitting - Vest, 9 – 11 a.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org   

     Jan. 17, Saturday Après with Rebecca Turmel, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Jan. 17, Women’s Winter Escape, 8:15 a.m., Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

     Jan. 19, Homesteading Huddle, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

   Jan. 21, Giselle with Grand Kyiv Ballet, 7 p.m., Colonial Theatre, 609 Main St., Laconia, tickets/info: 800-657-8774, www.coloniallaconia.com.

        Jan. 21, Learn to Draw, 7 – 9 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

        Jan. 22, Amate Bark Painting, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

         Jan. 23, Bryson Lang Comedic Juggler & Entertainer, 3:45 – 4:45 p.m., Ossipee Town Hall, 55 Main St., Ossipee, Center Ossipee, 603-539-1307.

     Jan. 23-Feb. 28, Musical Murder Mystery at Walt Chester World, 7 p.m., Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, tickets: 603-335-1992, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Jan. 24, Knitting - Vest, 9 – 11 a.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Jan. 24, M.W. Otto Rhode Memorial Skin & Ski,  11:30 a.m., fundraiser for Granite Backcountry Alliance, ski/snowboard down Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

Jan. 24, Saturday Après with Gary Gadoury, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Jan. 24, Upcycled Fashion Clothing & Textile Swap and Presentation, 10 a.m. – noon, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

Jan. 27, Open Mic Night, Poetry & Music, 6 - 8 p.m., Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-662-6501.

Jan. 30, Skin the Moon, 5 p.m., ski down under moonlight at 8:15 p.m., Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

Jan. 30-Feb. 1, Snow Sculpting Competition, free, sculpture competition, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 5, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth,  all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789. (Takes place throughout winter until April.)

Feb. 14, Saturday Après with Lauren Smoken, 2 – 5 p.m., Pistol Pub, Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, 603-293-4341, www.gunstock.com.

Feb. 15, Alton Bay Winter Carnival, 10 a.m. –2 p.m., food, games, more, Alton Bay, www.altonbusinessassociation.com.

Feb. 22, Ski, Shoe, Fatbike to the Clouds, 10 a.m., Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.

MARCH

March 5, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth,  all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789. (Takes place throughout winter until

March 6, Skin the Moon, 5 p.m., ski down under moonlight at 8:15 p.m., Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

APRIL

April 2, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:15 p.m., Barn on the Pemi,341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth,  all are welcome, traditional caller David Millstone will teach traditional squares and more, with live music, suggested donation $10-$15 at the door, refreshments available, weather cancellations/updates see Plymouth Square Dance Facebook, email: how.gen@gmail.com, 603-481-0789.

April 3, Skin the Moon, 5 p.m., ski down under moonlight at 8:15 p.m., Waterville Valley, 800-468-2553, www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

 ONGOING

ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, gallery, workshops & events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, events and programs, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Braiding Group, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 4th Sat. of the month, Moultonborough Public Library, 4 Holland St., Moultonborough, 603-662-6501. Also meets every Tues. at 1 p.m.

Breakfast Buffet, 7 - 11 a.m., Wolfeboro Masonic Lodge, 35 Trotting Track Rd., Wolfeboro. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, omelets made-to-order, Eggs Benedict, biscuit and gravy, juice, and coffee. Served the second Sunday of every month, 603-569-4637.

Bridge Players, 1 – 4 p.m., meets Wednesdays year round, Holderness Library, 866 U.S. Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7066.

Castle in the Clouds, tours, hiking, programs, concerts, Rte. 171, Moultonborough, 603-476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com. 

Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, mountain views, benches for seating, free, www.chocorualake.org.

Coffee Hour, 10 – 11 a.m., coffee, tea and snacks, Effingham Public Library, 30 Town House Rd., Effingham, 603-539-1537, Effingham.lib.nh.us.

Country Village Quilt Guild, meets twice monthly, Public Safety Building (back entrance to Police and Fire Dept.), Rte. 25, Moultonborough, countryvillagequilters@gmail.com.

Family Crafts at the Belknap Mill Museum, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., third Saturday, drop-in event, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, 603-524-8813, www.belknapmill.org 

Fiber Arts Monthly Mingle, first Tues. of every month, 6 – 8 p.m., Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org.

First Friday Receptions, June through Dec., 5-7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Chocorua Creative Arts Center, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 603-323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com

Frank Bolles Nature Reserve, walking trails, off Rt. 16 to Chocorua Lake Rd., Chocorua, www.chocorualake.org.

Guided Tours, history and machines of the historic Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, pre-register: j603-524-8813 to schedule a tour.

In the Round, 8:45 a.m., Sundays, thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7211.

Indoor Pickleball, 5 p.m., Sandwich Central School gym, Sandwich, every Tues., Thurs. & Fri., parksandrec@sandwichnh.org.

Kirkwood Gardens, free, open to public year-round, Rt. 3, Holderness, tour the gardens, www.nhnature.org, 603-968-7194

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month, First Congregational Church, 115 Main St., Wolfeboro, www.llqg.net.

Lakes Region Art Association exhibits and classes, Suite 300, Tanger Outlet, Rte. 3, Tilton, 603-998-0029, www.lraanh.org.

Lakes Region Curling Association, winter leagues, matches at Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, Rt. 109A., Wolfeboro, Sundays 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., 603-569-5639.

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Rte. 25, Meredith, 603-279-9015. 

League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery, handmade crafts and art for sale, workshops, 279 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, 603-279-7920.

Loon Center, walking trails, loon exhibits, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonborough, 603-476-5666, www.loon.org.

           Making Strides, 8 – 9 a.m., drop-in walking for groups or individuals, Ossipee Town Hall, no pre-registration required, 55 Main St., Center Ossipee, takes place various times: www.ossipee.recdesk.com.

          Meredith Public Library Bookstore, run by Friends of the Meredith Library, open weekly: Wed. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., lower level, Meredith Public Library, 91 Main St., Meredith, 603-279-4303, www.meredithlibrary.org.

Monday Special: Buy One Get One Pizza, 4 – 5 p.m., The Taphouse Lake Winnipesaukee, 18 Main St., Center Harbor, www.thetaphouse.net, 603-250-8029.

NH Boat Museum, events and exhibits, 130 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough, 603-569-4554. Second location: 399 Center St., Wolfeboro, 603-569-4554, www.nhbm.org.

NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, contact for open hours/dates: 603-652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.

Outdoor Nature-Based Storytime for Young Children, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary.org.

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, programs for adults and children, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia, www.prescottfarm.org. Call ahead for event information and to inquire if program pre-registration is necessary: 603-366-5695.

Quilting & Crafting Group, 1 - 4 p.m., meets every 2 weeks, Ossipee Public Library, 74 Main St., Ossipee, schedule/info: 603-539-6390.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org.

Rug Hookers, 10 a.m., meets Tuesdays, Tuftonboro Free Library, 221 Middle Rd., Rt. 109A, Tuftonboro, 603-569-4256.

Sculpture Walk, tours of outdoor sculptures around downtown/lakeside areas of Meredith, free, Greater Meredith Program, maps: 603-279-9015.

Second Saturday Contradance, Tamworth Outing Club, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, admission charged, info.: Amy Berrier at 603-651-5800 or Teresa Fournier at 978-609-2181.

Small Business Advising, first Wed. of every month, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.,  until Dec. 17, sign up at www.NHSBDC.org., Maker’s Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, pr-register: 603-569-1500, www.makersmill.org. 

Song and Jam Circle, 6:30 – 8 p.m., community created jams and song circle, 3rd Monday of each month, Runnells Hall, 25 Deer Hill Rd., Tamworth, free, bring your favorite instruments, Arts Council of Tamworth, 603-584-2712, www.artstamworth.org.

Stamp Club, 7 p.m., All Saints Church, 258 South Main St., Wolfeboro, info: 603-569-3453.

Squam Lakes Association, programs, hikes, 534 US Rt. 3, Holderness, 603-968-7336, www.squamlakes.org.

Tamworth Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. - noon, Saturdays, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, www.tamworthfarmersmarket.org.

Tamworth Outing Club Second Saturday Dance, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Tamworth Town House, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, live musical bands/callers, info@tamworthoutingclub.org.

Tamworth Townhouse Hoot – Bruce Berquist & Jim Alt, 1 – 3 p.m., Saturdays, 27 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, song circle, local musicians welcome to participate, bruceberquist@gmail.com.

Tuftonboro Country Bluegrass and Gospel Jam, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Tuesdays, donation requested, Old White Church, Rte. 109A, Center Tuftonboro, across from Tuftonboro General Store, 603-569-3861.

Walking Group, Tuesdays, 9 – 10 a.m., start at Parks and Recreation building, 328 Main St., Alton, sign up: parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov., 603-875-0109.

Wolfeboro Farmers Market, Thursdays, noon – 3:30 p.m., (through Dec. 19), Abenaki Ski Lodge, 390 Pine Hill Rd.,  Wolfeboro, email: nichole@wolfeborofarmersmarket@gmail.com, www.wolfeborofarmersmarket.com.

Wolfeboro Table Tennis, meets Wednesdays, 4 – 6 p.m., in basement of All Saints Church, Wolfeboro, all skill levels welcome, $5 admission charge each week, info: 603-520-5651.