The Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce has requested we share the following information in regards to supporting local businesses this Wednesday... tomorrow and the following Wednesdays!!!
Let your favorite business know you are thinking of them by purchasing a gift card on Gift Card Wednesday. Gift Card Wednesday is a cooperative effort by New Hampshire Chambers of Commerce to encourage people to do what they can to increase revenue for local businesses.
“Wolfeboro area businesses make the community what it is,” reflects Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary DeVries. “Let us do what we can now to help keep them here for the future”.
Many are still waiting on federal assistance and struggling to keep their doors open. When you support a local business, you support a local family and their employees. If we all do a little now they will still be here for years to come, adding color, life and valuable services to our local communities.
Already the Wolfeboro area is experiencing community support by people shopping and dining locally with curbside pickup, takeout and delivery. Gift cards are another opportunity to show your support.
You are encouraged to make a purchase with any area business. www.wolfeborochamber.com is a resource for finding some of them.
Post a photo with your gift card and #ShopLocalNH to help give our beloved local businesses and #GiftCardWednesday even more visibility. PLEASE SHARE!
If you haven't done so already, it's not too late to start your very own Victory Garden! I recall watching Crockett's Victory Garden originally hosted by James Underwood Crockett on a local Boston station with my Dad back in the '70's. It was then I gained my gardening knowledge and shared countless hours bonding with my Dad. Funny thing, I never realized the true meaning behind the name "Victory Garden" until now.
Victory gardens were first popularized during World War I when Americans at home, away from the battlefield, were urged to contribute to the cause by growing vegetables in every flowerpot and patch of land available. These victory gardens resurged during World War II, and they're making a comeback amid the coronavirus pandemic. These gardens can be big or small, sprawling across yards and rooftops or tucked in several small pots. Even with a small amount of acreage, homeowners are able to grow large gardens—and these assets can reduce the number of trips to the grocery store and reduce your odds of contracting the COVID-19 virus.
There's no breakdown of the national food chain to prompt these victory gardens. Instead, they’re trending to help limit trips to the grocery store and bring a little light and exercise to those who have extra time during shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders. Planting your own garden is perfect timing right now, because the weather is getting better, and you can even sow some seeds inside and then transplant them to the ground later on. You can definitely use containers, a windowsill, or even grow bags, which are another type of container, if your space is limited. And if you have a balcony or access to a roof, try growing them there.
Some of the quickest plants to grow include leafy greens like arugula, bok choy, and Swiss chard, as well as zucchini, cucumbers, and many herbs like thyme, oregano, chives, and parsley.
Here are some terrific ideas (rules/habits) for keeping your house in order... many of which I learned from my mom and follow to this day!
By Amy Howell
Homes don’t clean themselves. But these easy-peasy rules "wake and make" as they call it, will make you feel like they do.
Here's the thing you may have noticed about houses: They don't clean themselves.
Which is unfortunate, because if houses cleaned themselves you could spend less time cleaning yours, and more time doing something fun!
A few simple daily habits could make it seem like you've got a self-cleaning house.
Rules like . . .
#1 Dedicate 20 Minutes a Day Every Day
You don't need to set aside 20 hours one day to get things in order. You only need 20 minutes every day.
Focus on taking clutter in just one room. You might only pare down a single drawer or shelf, but "it will make you feel accomplished at the end of the day, and at the end of a week, you will see how much you can declutter," says professional organizer Helena Alkhas.
WMUR is partnering with iHeartRadio for a fundraiser to help the New Hampshire Food Bank keep up with an incredibly high demand and feed local families in response to the COVID-19 efforts.
PROJECT CommUNITY: NH Together from Home
Join WMUR from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. TONIGHT, April 17 on ABC for "Project Community: New Hampshire Together From Home.” See the one-hour special on WMUR and streaming live on WMUR's website.
WMUR’s Erin Fehlau and Sean McDonald will join iHeartRadio’s Greg Kretschmar to host the special. The uplifting hour will feature performances from Granite State artists and words of encouragement from New Hampshire athletes and celebrities, all while raising money for the food bank.
See performances from:
Adam Ezra Group
Alex Preston
Evelyn Cormier
Gary Hoey
Jordan Tyrell Wysocki
Mairead Nesbitt
Recycled Percussion
Also, there will be appearances by:
Adam Sandler
Victoria Arlen
Geo Baker
Tom Bergeron
Matt Bonner
Ken Burns
Matty Cardarople
Ryan Day
Jimmy Dunn
Ryan Griffin
Bob Marley
Juston McKinney
Seth Meyers
Mike O'Malley
Triple H
Fritz Wetherbee
THE NEED:
The New Hampshire Food Bank is currently responding to a very high demand -- 44% higher than this time last year -- with so many people out of work.
Donations to the food bank are down after some third-party events that would have benefited the food bank were postponed or canceled.
TO DONATE:
You don't have to wait until tonight to donate, you can do so by accessing the following:
Following an appeal by NH Realtors, real estate transactions are now included in the state’s list of essential businesses allowed to function as a result of Gov. Christopher Sununu’s stay-at-home order.
In our effort to abide by the guidelines in the prevention of the spread of the Coronavirus, we request the following:
Call us at 603-569-4488 if you wish to speak with an Agent.
Meetings: Meetings between brokers/agents and clients (or prospective clients) cannot take place at a real estate brokerages’ physical offices, but may take place with social distancing or remotely by phone, video or other electronic means.
Virtual Tours: If you wish to schedule a showing of a property, you can do so by calling us and we can set up a viewing via virtual tour or Facetime.
Closings: Real estate closings can continue either through remote means or with social distancing for any in-person transactions.
Inspections: Property inspections and appraisals may continue with appropriate social distancing.
Delivery Personnel: You may enter our lobby area but we request you keep a minimum distance of 6 feet between yourself and our Agents and Administrator.
Please follow these preventative measures to reduce the risk of contracting orspreading the coronavirus:
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Stay home and avoid public places as much as possible
Avoid close contact through social distancing, at least 6 feet from anyone.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into your sleeve then immediately throw the tissue away and wash your hands as soon as possible.
Stay Healthy & Safe Everyone! We're all in this together!
There's much to do this weekend! Whether it's a home show, sportsman show, chili fundraiser or celtic music, there's something for you! Enjoy and have a great weekend!
Friday, March 6 - 8
53rd Annual New Hampshire State Home Show
THE LONGEST RUNNING SHOW NORTH OF BOSTON
When: Friday, 1 PM - 8 PM Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: Doubletree Hotel, Downtown Manchester, 700 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire
WITH OVER 300 VENDORS and Exhibitors covering all aspects of the home building/remodeling industry plus items in the New England Made concourse.
Other highlights of the Show include the Junior Lego Build Competition, seminars and demonstrations.
Produced by the professionals at the New Hampshire Home Builders Associationthis is the one show of the year to attend and interact with builders, remodelers, decorators, landscapers, and all types of home solutions providers. The latest in home-related products and services will be showcased – everything from mortgages to landscaping, hot tubs to custom home builders, and custom closets to fabulous kitchens and baths.
$6.00 discount parking is available in the Doubletree by Hilton Downtown Manchester parking garage. Validation machine is located inside the Expo Center, or at the check-in booth located in the Armory Concourse.
Admission Fees:
Weekend Pass: $15.00
Adults: $10.00
Seniors 62 and over: $7.00
Children 12 and under: FREE
MILITARY DISCOUNT With Military I.D.: $6.00
DISCOUNT: $3.00 discount with donation of non-perishable food items or toiletries.
Click on the Home Show logo above for more information!
Castle in the Clouds hosts its third annual Chili and Beer Tasting fundraiser inside the Carriage House. Guests can enjoy sampling chili and beer from nine local Lakes Region restaurants and breweries, plus spirits from Tamworth Distilling! Enjoy two hours of tasting, mingling and music on the first floor of the Carriage House. Relax by the large hearth fireplace or on the lake-view terrace to let that delicious chili and beer settle.
Admission for the Chili & Beer Tasting is $25 and includes a Castle in the Clouds tasting glass. The Fair Market Value of each ticket is $5, resulting in $20 of this cost being a tax-deductible donation which will be reflected on your ticket receipt.Tickets are limited and must be purchased by March 6, so be sure to reserve yours soon! All sales are final. Please be sure to have a valid photo ID on you during the event.
This event will be held rain or shine and will only be cancelled in the event of extreme weather. If cancelled, your ticket purchase(s) will be refunded.
Click on the image above for more information!
High Time-Celtic Trio
Presented by Wolfeboro Friends of Music
When: 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
Where: Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy, 205 S. Main Street, Wolfeboro
St. Patrick’s Day begins a week early in Wolfeboro with this spectacular young Celtic trio from Connemara. High Time features combinations of harp, guitar, flute, whistle, bodhran and voice to create a rich and exciting sound. Each of the three lifelong friends performs multiple instruments: Ciarán Bolger on guitar and vocals, Connall Flaherty on flute, whistles and vocals, and Séamus Flaherty on Celtic harp, whistle, bódhran drum, and vocals, plus Irish dance. Their music exemplifies the best of today’s Celtic music scene, crafting energetic modern arrangements of traditional folk melodies.
What's a better time to celebrate Wolfeboro's Winter Carnival than on Leap Year Weekend! Yes, for those of you wondering exactly what a leap year means... well, here goes! A leap year is a calendar year that contains an additional day added to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year or seasonal year. February 29 is a date that usually occurs every four years, and is called leap day. So, Happy Leap Day everyone!!! Following are the fun things happening this weekend for you and your family.
Wolfeboro Winter Carnival Schedule of Events
Sponsored by the American Legion, The Friends of Abenaki and Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation!
Thursday, February 27th
American Legion Skating Party
The American Legion will be on hand to hand out free Hot cocoa and Hot Dogs. Skating for this event is FREE, but Ice Skate Rentals are $5.00 if needed. Bring the entire family and skate to some good music with great people!
Where: Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, 390 Pine Hill Rd, Wolfeboro
Join Friends of Abenaki for their Annual Pancake Breakfast. They'll have pancakes, maple syrup, bacon, eggs, juice, and coffee. There is no cost for this event, but donations are accepted and appreciated. All of the money raised will go to Friends of Abenaki and put back into the Ski Area!!
When: 7:00 – 10:00 AM
Where: Abenaki Ski Area
Winter Carnival Festivities in the Great Hall at Wolfeboro Town Offices, 84 S Main St, Wolfeboro include the Mad Science show and BINGO!
Family BINGO immediately following the Mad Science Show. There will be prizes available to win. This event is FREE. 12:15 PM – 1 PM
Looking for something really fun to do this weekend? Well, search no more... below are a couple of ideas to keep in mind. The weather looks perfect for outdoor activities too. Enjoy the weekend!
2020 Fire & Ice Festival
Hosted by the Wolfeboro Inn
Celebrate winter at our annual Fire & Ice Festival outside on the gazebo lawn! Three ice bars, two bands each night, fire pits, free s'mores fixings. Just $5 to get in. Complimentary town car transportation from 5 public parking lots from 5pm to 10pm each night.
Big music news for this year's Fire & Ice Festival! On Friday Copilot will be opening at 5pm. Following Copilot will be the The A-Beez with Aaron Bellamy, Amy Bellamy, vocalist Melissa Bolling, Will Nelson and drummer Peter MacLean of the Maceo Parker Band.
On Saturday the A-Beez lineup will be joined by DJ Mister Rourke, Jeff Lockhart the legendary guitartist and professor at Berklee, and Sam Kininger on saxophone.
This year's sponsors are Harpoon, Jameson and Barr Hill.
This is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately.
Sunday, February 23nd
Learn to Curl
Hosted by Wolfeboro Parks & Recreation
Where: Pop Whalen Ice and Art Center, 390 Pine Hill Road, Wolfeboro
When: 2:30 PM – 4 PM
Lakes Region Curling will be on hand to to give you a demonstration on the sport of curling. Participants will get hands on lessons and learn the basics during this FREE program. Participants must be at least 16 years old to participate. Those under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver on site.
Where: The Wolfeboro Inn, 90 North Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH
For Valentine's Day, enjoy dueling pianos over a three course dinner.
Dueling Pianos, the best of Boston.
Dinner starts at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.
Start With: Glass of Champagne
First Course: Bacon & Corn Ravioli with Roasted Pork Belly, Snap Peas, NH Mushrooms and Pecorino Cheese. A vegetarian option is available.
Second Course: Surf & Turf with Braised Short Ribs, Pan Seared Halibut, Pommes de Terre Gratin and Glazed Baby Carrots with Beurre Rose. A vegetarian option is available.
Please come join the Alton community on the ICE for some outdoor WINTER fun!
This is a FREE admission event and is sponsored by the Alton Business Association! Local businesses sponsor events and provide raffle + prize items!! Be sure to stop at the ABA booth to purchase raffle tickets.
Featured Events Include: • Chowder-Fest (local restaurants will be on the ice for you to sample + vote on the best chowdah!) Sponsored by TD Bank, Alton, NH. • Crazy Hat Contest- Most creative wins a prize! •Bob House Decorating Contest, Sponsored by Cyr Realty Group • Horse Sleigh Rides - Nothing like a dash across the ice to embrace the season. (A charge does apply for this event.) Sponsored by TDS! • Bed Race Contest - Feeling creative + competitive, then bring your best built bed contraption to race across the ice! Team of 5 required (four pushers and one rider). Sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank and Future Business Leaders of America/Prospect Mountain High School! Email us on how to register for this event. • Helicopter Rides - Curious what the aerial view of The Bay is like in the winter? Take a ride and see for yourself! (A charge does apply for this event.) This service is offered by CR Helicopters. • ”Yoga on the Ice” -This is a breathtaking experience! This event is sponsored by Breathe Yoga NH, registration and detail information will follow on this event page. • ABA Food & Drink Booth - Sausage & peppers, burgers, french fries, fried dough, water, sodas, coffee, hot chocolate and more. •Food Vendors - Speciality food from The Lodge at Smith Point and Dockside restaurants. * NEW this year!! •Caricature Artist!! NEW this year!! • Kids Games, Music, Scavenger Hunt, Skating, Hockey Puck Shoot, S’mores Roasting and more! • There will also be vendor tents & local small businesses on the ICE too!!
The Annual Progressive XC Ski Dinner is held on the Abenaki X-Country Ski Loop Trail. Participants will strap on skis, snowshoes or good winter boots and progress out on to the candle-lit 4 Kilometer XC Ski Loop starting at Abenaki Ski Area. Skiers and hikers will stop at warm bonfires along the 4K trail and be treated to a delicious multi-course Italian dinner served at various stations along the way. Appetizers and a small warming fire will greet participants at the first table, followed by a delicious Italian main course at the second station a kilometer or two down the trail, followed by the dessert station in Pikes Pasture, complete with s’mores, ice cream sandwiches, cookies, cocoa, coffee and more.
In between stations, participants ski or hike through the tranquil woods of the Abenaki Loop Trail, lit by hundreds of candle-lit luminaries.
Local restaurants, cafe's, and chefs contribute their expertise to provide a simply delicious meal, served to you under the stars. Participating restaurants in the past have included Garwood’s, Wolfeboro Inn, Nolan's, Harvest Market and Hunter’s Shop N' Save It is truly a magical event that is sponsored by Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation and Wolfeboro Lions Club all to raise funds for the Friends of Abenaki. All skiers/hikers must have a ticket that is available to purchase for $25 for adults, $15 for youth.
We recommend bringing the following items for your enjoyment of the experience: headlamp, warm layers, appropriate gear for being outside at night in February, a sense of adventure and an empty stomach! Limited to 125 participants, this event typically sells out prior to the day of the event. As of today, tickets are still available!!!
Looking for something fun to do outside this weekend? Well, search no more, plenty of outdoor activities in Wolfeboro for the whole family to enjoy!
Abenaki Ski AreaClick here for more information on America's oldest small ski area, located right in the heart of Wolfeboro. Home to the Abenaki Ski Team, 5 trails, high speed rope tow, glade skiing, terrain park and some of the best groomed conditions in NH.
Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center Click here for information on Public Skating,Stick Practice schedules and more.
Wolfeboro Cross Country Ski AssociationSince 1972, The Nordic Skier and Wolfeboro XC have joined as partners in the pursuit of a top notch nordic ski center. Click here for more information.
Family - Friends - Visitors Celebrate New Year’s Eve; Scavenger Hunt, Family Crafts, Games, Face Painting, Concerts, Magic, and More!
When: 10 AM - 9:00 PM
Enter the entire link below (two lines) in your browser to view the video hosted by Brenda Jorrett and Maria Found. Watch as they take you through all the scheduled events coming up in Wolfeboro for the annual Last Night celebration.
The Village Players movie series brings this final classic movie of 2019 to the theater’s big screen. Movie tickets can be purchased in advance at Blacks Paper Store or at the door. Cash or check required. For more information, please call 603-569-9656.
Saturday, December 21st
Ugly Sweater Skate Party
When: 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center, 390 Pine Hill Road, Wolfeboro
Wear your favorite Holiday Sweater and come enjoy a night of skating to holiday tunes. The concession stand will be open. A small prize will be given for the favorite sweater at 7:15 PM (must be present to win)! This is a great event to come with your family, friends, or just to get out for a nice night skate at your favorite rink!
The Wolfeboro Inn partnered with the Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce for the annual event - Breakfast With Santa!
Wolfeboro's Annual Christmas Spirit Open House
When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: All around Wolfeboro
You are invited to join the tradition of this festive shopping event in Wolfeboro. And Santa Claus will have his hut open for visits 2-4p.m. with Mrs. Claus joining him. Participating businesses will welcome you with refreshments, and you may drop-off donations to L.I.F.E. Ministries Food Pantry.
For more information, please visit wolfeborochamber.com/events or call 603-569-2200.
Skate with Santa Party
When: 2:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Pop Whalen Ice & Art Center
Come on down to the Pop Whalen and skate to some holiday tunes. Santa will be popping in for a visit. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with Santa. Cocoa and cookies provided. Regular skating fees apply for this event ($6.00 for residents, $7.00 non-residents, $5.00 for skate rentals). Call 603-569-5639 for more information.
Sunday, December 15th
Wolfeboro Friends of Music presents Jacqueline Schwab-Ken Burns' Pianist & Composer
When: 2 PM - 4 PM
Where: Brewster's Anderson Hall, 205 South Main Street, Wolfeboro
For the winter holidays, Jacqueline Schwab will intrigue and warm your heart with her sparkling and intimate piano selections touching on vintage Appalachian carols, North Carolina sea island spirituals, English and Scottish dance tunes, and more. In concert halls and commemorative venues across America, audiences are captivated by Jacqueline’s crisp, lilting style and her plaintive, ‘talking’ tunes. Her brief narratives prepare time and place in the listener’s mind. Ms. Schwab’s genius is instantly recognizable when you hear her solo piano improvisations that accompany sections of Ken Burn’s award-winning PBS series, The Civil War, Baseball, and The West.
The holiday season is upon us and you know what that means, right? Lots of fun and wonderful community events! There are several events happening in and around Wolfeboro this weekend. See below to name just a few... and, don't forget to visit Santa at Santa's Hut in Wolfeboro. Have a great weekend!
Saturday, December 7th
Wolfeboro Festival of Trees
The Wolfeboro Festival of Trees is a charity benefit featuring two levels of more than sixty trees decorated by area organizations, businesses and individuals. The event offers continuous live entertainment and free refreshments. The festival will be held on the weekends of December 7, 8, 14, 15, and Wednesday, December 11. Doors open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturdays, from noon until 3 p.m. on Sundays, and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Admission is $7 for adults, children 8 and under $2, or $15 per family. The facility is handicap accessible.
For more info, please visit wolfeborofestivaloftrees.com or call Peg at 508-596-2850.
New! Farmstead Christmas presented by Remick Museum & Farm
A DOWN-HOME FAMILY EVENT
When: 11 am - 3 pm
Where: Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth, NH
Admission: $5 per person, Children ages 4 & under FREE!
Come and experience a holiday event that’s trimmed with tasty traditions, whimsical touches, and the simple delights of a historic farmstead.
There’s gnome place like farmstead for the holidays!
A Remick gnome and friends prepare to welcome visitors to Farmstead Christmas. Starting at the Museum Center, a main feature of the event includes “Gnome on the Roam,” a gnome scavenger hunt. The hunt assists attendees in visiting each planned activity that are fun and tasty within the Center and across the farmstead.
For more information call 603-323-7591 or visit www.remickmuseum.org
When: Saturday, December 7th @ 7:30pm Sunday, December 8th @ 2pm
Where: St. Katharine Drexel Church, Alton, NH
Tickets are $20 for adults/$10 for students & are available at Black’s Paper Store downtown Wolfeboro or (coming soon!) online via www.clearlakeschorale.org
Amy Knapp builds one-of-a-kind gingerbread houses in her workshop in the woods for more than 20 years. Swing by the Barn at The General Wolfe for complementary Peet's coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, and a chance to take home one of her adorable gingerbread cottages for your home or business. Dozens of gingerbread cottages will be auctioned and two will be offered for sale with the best offer getting the gingerbread keys. Bidding will start at $5 and all houses will have a $1,000 “buy it now” option available.
All proceeds benefit The Lakes Region Human Society. FREE!
For more than 25 years Wolfeboro has had a community Christmas tree in the middle of our downtown for all to enjoy and celebrate the holiday season. When people ask me what I appreciate about living in The Oldest Summer Resort in America, I usually respond that Christmas is the time I covet the most living in Wolfeboro. Downtown Wolfeboro is blanketed in snow and becomes a Rockwell canvas for a few short months. It's hard not to be captivated by a scene that must cultivate a smile from almost every passerby that is lucky enough to venture past the large evergreen planted in front of Black's. If anyone has wondered about where the tree comes from and whether there a story behind it, the answer is...yes! Our community tree is a gift donated by private citizens each and every year since the tradition first began.
For a long time, Bill Rae, who was Wolfeboro's Tree Warden would come by the Chamber Office in his little truck to pick up Mary DeVries to go tree hunting. They would drive by a location where someone had offered a tree on their property or to check out a tree that was spotted by a resident considered to be an ideal selection. "I have the fondest memories of doing this with Bill Rae. It was one of the highlights of the year to ride along with him and be a part of the selection process," recalls Mary. When Mr. Rae passed away, Cindy Melanson became the guardian of the tree search and has enthusiastically supported the exploration. If you have ever wondered why the tree is shorter or wider than the last one, or why it's a fraser one year and a spruce the next -- the answer is, it's a gift, and each tree is uniquely wonderful and has its own story. The other elves in this holiday story are the members of the Wolfeboro Electric Department that donate their time and services to cutting, transporting, and stringing the lights along with a temporary connection for power. Local Chamber sponsors of community events support the purchase of the lights and the splendid star.
This year, we have the Smallidge family to thank for our holiday Blue Spruce which was planted on June 7, 1992, the weekend of Dianne Smallidge's birthday. David and Dianne owned Link Metal Corporation which opened the same year the tree was planted at their business, and their family donated the tree in their loving memory. Their children are happy that the tree is going to such a good cause and know that it will be appreciated by all. So, thank you to the Smallidge family for honoring their parents and us with this gift from their family legacy.
Christmas in Wolfeboro Parade and Official Tree Lighting
When: Saturday, November 30th, 3 PM – 4 PM
Where: Main Street, Wolfeboro
The Parade will enter Main Street at Brewster Academy and travel North, ending at the corner of Main and Mill Street. Santa Claus will then make his way to the Community Christmas Tree where he will use his magic to turn on the holiday lights. Clearlakes Chorale will be singing carols prior to the lighting of the tree.
Join Santa for hot cocoa, treats and activities. The event is FREE and includes professional photos with Santa!
When: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Huggins Hospital Cafe, 240 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH
The Country Bookseller welcomes author Valerie Egar
When: 1 pm - 3 pm
Where: The Country Bookseller, Wolfeboro, NH
Local author Valerie L. Egar will be at The Country Bookseller to read and sign “Oh No! Reindeer Flu!” her recently released children’s book. Enthusiastic huskies declare an emergency and volunteer to pull Santa’s sleigh when the reindeer fall ill on Christmas Eve in this entertaining holiday tale.
Christmas in Wolfeboro Parade and Official Tree Lighting
This is a Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce Community Event
When: 3 PM – 4 PM
Where: Main Street, Wolfeboro
The Parade will enter Main Street at Brewster Academy and travel North, ending at the corner of Main and Mill Street. Santa Claus will then make his way to the Community Christmas Tree where he will use his magic to turn on the holiday lights. Clearlakes Chorale will be singing carols prior to the lighting of the tree.
Contact Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation at (603) 569-5639 for more information.
1863 - The First Official Thanksgiving
New Hampshire Farm Museum, 1305 White Mountain Highway, Milton, NH
In 1863 Lincoln proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day in the midst of the Civil War. The New Hampshire Farm Museum recreates the experience as people enact the roles of the family members and what Thanksgiving at that time would have been. Enjoy light refreshments, hands-on activities. Ride a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon. Members FREE, $25 family, $10 adult, $7.50 senior, $5 juvenile, free children <4
Hosted by the 
