Wolfeboro, New Hampshire · Lakes Region
What's happening in Wolfeboro
Updated October 2026. Dates checked with organizers on Oct 21.
Concerts, markets, holiday happenings and winter festivals in Wolfeboro and around the Lakes Region. We check the dates with the organizers.
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The big annual events. Where organizers have posted next year's dates, they're here.
Fourth of July in Wolfeboro
July 4, with a morning parade and fireworks over Wolfeboro Bay
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Brewster Academy Commencement
late May
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Cate Park bandstand concerts
free Saturday evening concerts at the Wolfeboro Community Bandstand, July to early September
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Christmas in Wolfeboro and Festival of Trees
the parade is the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and the Festival of Trees runs two weekends in December
Next: parade Nov 28, 2026; Festival of Trees Dec 5 to 13, 2026 (preview gala Dec 3)
Village Players summer and fall shows
a musical in the spring, plays in summer and fall
Next: Arsenic and Old Lace, Jul 30 to Aug 8, 2027; Clue, Nov 5 to 14, 2027
Alton Old Home Days and the Alton Bay Boat Show (Alton, about 20 min)
the second weekend of August, with a craft fair, parade, the NH Boat Museum's vintage boat show and a bandstand concert in Alton Bay
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Great Waters summer concerts
summer concerts at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro and at Castle in the Clouds
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Lake Winnipesaukee Antique & Classic Boat Show (Wolfeboro Town Docks)
one Saturday in late July
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Libby Museum of Natural History
summer season, June to Labor Day, with live animal shows and talks; it was closed in 2025, so check before you go
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New England Pond Hockey Classic (Meredith, about 40 min)
early February, 3 days
Next: Feb 5 to 7, 2027
Great Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby (Meredith, about 40 min)
mid-February, 2 days
Next: Feb 13 to 14, 2027
Sandwich Fair (Center Sandwich, about 45 min)
Columbus Day weekend, 3 days
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October 2026
Classic movie night: Psycho (Village Players)
Part of the Hollywood Firsts classic movie series, with a short intro before the film. Admission $7.
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Last weekend of the season at Castle in the Clouds
The regular season ends October 25. The trails stay open after that, but the trolley, ticket window and restaurant close.
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The Barefoot Movement and Cold Chocolate (Wolfeboro Friends of Music)
A double bill.
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Man of La Mancha (Village Players)
The classic musical, with some adult themes. Tickets are $10, $25 or $45.
Schedule and details: Man of La Mancha (Village Players)
Venue: The Village Players theater. Date checked Oct 13 with the organizer. Plans change, so check their page before you go.
Celebrate Halloween at the Library
Cider and donuts, and kids can trick or treat for books and candy. No registration needed.
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Dinner concert: Once An Outlaw
Dinner plus a concert. Get tickets in advance.
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Last day of the season at the Wright Museum
Last chance this year. The museum's season runs May 1 to October 31.
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Trick or Treat at Clark Park
The Lions Club's Halloween trick-or-treat event.
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Model yachting with the Back Bay Skippers
Watch the model sailboats race on Back Bay.
Schedule and details: Model yachting with the Back Bay Skippers
Venue: Back Bay, viewing from Bridge Falls Path. Date checked Oct 21 with the organizer. Plans change, so check their page before you go.
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Wolfeboro Area Farmers Market (indoor season)
The market moves indoors for late fall, with the same local farmers and makers.
Schedule and details: Wolfeboro Area Farmers Market (indoor season)
Venue: Abenaki Ski Lodge. Date checked Oct 13 with the organizer. Plans change, so check their page before you go.
November 2026
Still running: Wolfeboro Area Farmers Market, Thursdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m. (through Dec 17) · Man of La Mancha (through Nov 8)
An Introduction to New Hampshire Geology (library talk)
An evening talk at the Wolfeboro Public Library on the rocks and landscape around the lake.
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Kingswood Theater presents Peter Pan
A family musical put on by Kingswood Theater.
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34th Annual Turkey Trot
Wolfeboro Parks and Rec's Thanksgiving 5K, with a kids' run too. Work up an appetite.
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Classic movie night: Jurassic Park (Village Players)
Part of the Hollywood Firsts classic movie series. Admission $7.
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Svetlana and the New York Collective (Wolfeboro Friends of Music)
An evening of jazz and swing.
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Christmas in Wolfeboro Parade and Community Tree Lighting
Santa and Mrs. Claus ride in the parade and light the town tree.
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The Nutcracker (Northeastern Ballet Theatre)
The full-length holiday ballet, Thanksgiving weekend.
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December 2026
Still running: Wolfeboro Area Farmers Market, Thursdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m. (through Dec 17)
Gunstock Mountain Resort opening day
The Lakes Region's big mountain, about 35 minutes from the house, plans to start its season the first Friday in December, weather permitting.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas (Village Players)
A stage version of the TV special. Tickets go on sale in late October.
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Wolfeboro Festival of Trees
More than 100 decorated trees fill two floors of the Wright Museum, with music and dance every weekend. Santa and Mrs. Claus stop by Sunday, December 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets at the door: $10 adults, $5 kids 4 to 10.
Schedule and details: Wolfeboro Festival of Trees
Venue: Wright Museum. Date checked Oct 16 with the organizer. Plans change, so check their page before you go.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Used books at bargain prices, run by the Friends of the Wolfeboro Public Library.
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Apple or Outlook (.ics) file for Friends of the Library Book SaleGoogle Calendar for Friends of the Library Book Sale (opens in a new tab)Venue: Wolfeboro Public Library. Date checked Oct 21 with the organizer. Plans change, so check their page before you go.
Eileen Ivers: A Joyous Christmas (Wolfeboro Friends of Music)
A Celtic Christmas concert.
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Apple or Outlook (.ics) file for Eileen Ivers: A Joyous Christmas (Wolfeboro Friends of Music)Google Calendar for Eileen Ivers: A Joyous Christmas (Wolfeboro Friends of Music) (opens in a new tab)Venue: First Congregational Church. Date checked Oct 21 with the organizer. Plans change, so check their page before you go.
Classic movie night: Toy Story (Village Players)
Part of the Hollywood Firsts classic movie series. Admission $7.
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Abenaki Ski Area opening day
For a quick local run, the town ski hill about 5 minutes away hopes to open around December 26, weather permitting.
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January 2027
Classic movie night: Westworld (Village Players)
Part of the Hollywood Firsts classic movie series. Admission $7.
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Young Concert Artists: Accordion Plus Strings (Wolfeboro Friends of Music)
Chamber music from young touring artists, with accordion, two violins and cello.
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Apple or Outlook (.ics) file for Young Concert Artists: Accordion Plus Strings (Wolfeboro Friends of Music)Google Calendar for Young Concert Artists: Accordion Plus Strings (Wolfeboro Friends of Music) (opens in a new tab)Venue: First Congregational Church. Date checked Oct 21 with the organizer. Plans change, so check their page before you go.
February 2027
Classic movie night: The Last Starfighter (Village Players)
Part of the Hollywood Firsts classic movie series. Admission $7.
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Apple or Outlook (.ics) file for Classic movie night: The Last Starfighter (Village Players)Google Calendar for Classic movie night: The Last Starfighter (Village Players) (opens in a new tab)Venue: The Village Players theater. Date checked Oct 13 with the organizer. Plans change, so check their page before you go.
The Revelers (Wolfeboro Friends of Music)
High-energy Louisiana Cajun and swamp pop.
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Apple or Outlook (.ics) file for The Revelers (Wolfeboro Friends of Music)Google Calendar for The Revelers (Wolfeboro Friends of Music) (opens in a new tab)Venue: First Congregational Church. Date checked Oct 21 with the organizer. Plans change, so check their page before you go.
2nd Annual Winter Mingle (Wolfeboro Area Chamber)
A winter get-together with food, and everyone's invited.
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Apple or Outlook (.ics) file for 2nd Annual Winter Mingle (Wolfeboro Area Chamber)Google Calendar for 2nd Annual Winter Mingle (Wolfeboro Area Chamber) (opens in a new tab)Venue: The Barn at The Inn on Main. Date checked Oct 13 with the organizer. Plans change, so check their page before you go.
March 2027
Emerald Strings (Wolfeboro Friends of Music)
Irish, classical and jazz for violin and two cellos.
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Apple or Outlook (.ics) file for Emerald Strings (Wolfeboro Friends of Music)Google Calendar for Emerald Strings (Wolfeboro Friends of Music) (opens in a new tab)Venue: First Congregational Church. Date checked Oct 21 with the organizer. Plans change, so check their page before you go.
April 2027
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Come From Away (Village Players)
The Tony-nominated musical about the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, on 9/11.
Schedule and details: Come From Away (Village Players)
Venue: The Village Players theater. Date checked Oct 13 with the organizer. Plans change, so check their page before you go.
We get these dates from the organizers, but plans change, so check their link before you go.
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