The Rockingham Choral Society, which now boasts more than 100 members and is celebrating its 69th season, will hold open auditions at the first two rehearsals on September 2 and September 9 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Exeter High School in Exeter, NH. Singers planning to attend the open rehearsals are asked to pre-register at www.rockinghamchoral.org or on their Facebook page. The Rockingham Choral Society is open to singers aged 16 and older. Dues are waived for high school and full-time college students.
2025 Seacoast Food Truck Festival on August 23rd from 11am – 5pm and 24th from 11am-4pm at the Kittery Premium Outlets, Maine. Free Parking, 50+ vendors, 12+ food trucks, Live Music, Kid Zone, Cold Craft Brews and Cocktails.
The Hampton Beach Children’s Festival is August 11 – 15th. Five Days of Free Fun for Children of All Ages. A magic show, Giant Costume Parade and more. Call 926-8717 or visit the website at www.hamptonbeach.org for a complete schedule.
UNH Prayer Gathering on August 16th beginning 5pm at Great Bay Anglican Church. On the campus of UNH Durham. It is time – In our time, in this generation, and for this generation – for us to seek the Lord, together. Will you join us? Meet at 5p.m. 42A Main Street, Durham.
2025 Media Power Youth Film Festival
Media Power Youth is hosting our second annual summer Youth Film Festival on August 16, 2025 from 9-11 AM at Red River Theatres in Concord. We will be celebrating the creativity and perspectives of NH’s youth as we feature short films and other media creations made during our programs this year.
There will be films about wildlife and the science of sound, plus raffles and popcorn to enjoy. Also premiering at the film festival is the short film “Building our Futures”, made by Portsmouth High School student Kara Carlson, winner of the 2025 Spotlight Community Impact Award. Bring your family to a fun-filled morning of cinema! Learn more and purchase your tickets at mediapoweryouth.org. Seating is limited, don’t wait to reserve your spot.
Join a historic Portsmouth Walking Tour! Daily at 10:30, with afternoon specialty tours starting from the Portsmouth Historical Society. Specialty Tours are a great fit for those who want to dive even deeper into over 400 years of Portsmouth history. $15 members and residents | $20 for nonmembers.
Annual UFO Festival on August 30th & 31st in Downtown Exeter. The festival raises funds for the local Kiwanis club programs and draws UFO enthusiasts from across the country.
The next Seacoast Women’s Network meetings will be on September 23 from 5:30pm to 8pm at the Grill 28 at Pease in Portsmouth. Learn more and register at https://www.seacoastwomensnetwork.com/.
Granite State Choral Society Fall 2025 registration is now open! We are a non-auditioned, member driven, community choir. Rehearsals start August 17th and run every Sunday from 4-6:30pm at First Church Congregational, 63 South Main St, Rochester. https://gschoralsociety.org/how-to-join/. Contact gschoral@gmail.com for questions.
New Castle Arts and Crafts Fair on July 26th from 9am -3pm at the New Castle Congregational Church, 65 Main Street, New Castle NH. Juried Arts & Crafts fair sponsored by the New Castle Congregational Church Guild. Artists and crafters from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine will be offering art works in oils, watercolors, fiber arts, photography, acrylics and other media as well as jewelry, crafted wood items, handsome bags, ceramics, and other items. There are hot dogs and strawberry shortcake if you are hungry, and a raffle chock full of goodies to choose from.
