32nd Annual Gingerbread House contest and exhibition is here at the Discover Portsmouth Center. The Contest Exhibition runs thru December 22nd. This years theme is fictional places and characters. Make your voice heard. Cast your vote for People’s Choice Awards. Categories include: most creative building materials, most whimsical, most attention to detail, and best in show. All ballots must be cast in-person at 10 Middle Street. Take the fun downtown with our scavenger hunt. Collect all the stamps and enter to win a raffle of gift cards and prizes from participating retailers!
First Night Portsmouth takes place Saturday, December 31st with events beginning around town at 2pm. Find where to get your participation button and event schedule at www.proportsmouth.org.
8th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza on Friday, December 9 from 5pm – 9pm and Saturday, December 10th from 9am – 4pm at the Hampshire Hills Athletic Club, 50 Emerson Rd in Milford NH. Holiday Music | Holiday Cocktails | Free Entry. Free Parking | Santa visits Sat 12 – 2pm. Thousands of unique and fine handmade wares.
Old Berwick Historical Society 60th Anniversary Online Auction
South Berwick, Maine- Old Berwick Historical Society is hosting an online auction as its big fall fundraiser from November 27 – December 4th. The auction celebrates the society’s 60th anniversary in time for some holiday shopping. The Board of Directors has gathered items such as art, hand-made crafts, books, unique experiences, children’s items, and food and beverage certificates. Some highlights include a drone picture of your home or local landmark, guitar lessons, an escape room certificate, a stay at Stage House Inn with dinner at Dufour, a historic car tour of South Berwick, local cider, and various items for the home. Items will be hand-delivered locally, within reasonable distance, to winners by arrangement with society volunteers. Most items are available to be mailed or shipped.
For more information, and to register to bid, please visit www.oldberwick.org.
Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair on Sunday, December 4th from 9am-2pm at Olivia Allen Dance & Fitness, 437 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland! Come meet unique crafters and vendors, have a sip of hot cocoa, let your kids do a craft, and enjoy some holiday shopping. *Please note we are located on the 2nd floor of the building.
2022 Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
You’re Invited to the Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair at Olivia Allen Dance & Fitness!
Come meet unique craftors and vendors, have a sip of hot cocoa, let your kids do a craft, and enjoy some holiday shopping.
Sunday, December 4th from 9am-2pm at 437 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland, N
More information can be found at OIiviaAllenDanceandFitness.com *Please note we are located on the 2nd floor of the building. Please plan accordingly. There is no elevator.
Buoy Shack Veteran’s Count Cornhole Tournament on Saturday November 12th starting 11:30 am. Entry fee $20 only 30 teams. Sign up through the Buoy Shack Facebook page. Buoy Shack on Badgers Island Kittery.
An 1850s Christmas at the Moffatt-Ladd House on November 19th from 10am to 1pm, 154 Market Street, Portsmouth. $10 adults, $5 children (6-18), 5 & under free, families of 4+ $25. Enjoy stories, crafts and refreshments, and if we’re lucky – a visit from Santa Claus himself!
Tickets online: www.moffattladd.org/upcoming-programs
