First Night Portsmouth
First Night Portsmouth takes place Tuesday, December 31st with events beginning around town at 2pm. Find where to get your participation button and event schedule at www.proportsmouth.org.
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Fourth Annual Charity Corn Hole Tournament
Sponsorships are now available for the Fourth Annual Charity Corn Hole Tournament
Hosted by Dover, Rollinsford, South Berwick Lions Club
Find out more about your Local Lions Club while ringing in the season at Cara, A True Pub of Ireland!
The Dover, Rollinsford, South Berwick Lions Club is hosting its fourth annual Corn Hole Tournament on August 9, 2025 at The Barn at Dunn Farm in Berwick. Funds raised will benefit local charity “Annie’s Angels” (www.anniesangels.org). Annie’s Angels helps families struggling with life threatening illness and disabilities in and around the seacoast area.
Learn more about the tournament and how the Dover, Rollinsford, and South Berwick Lions Club is making a meaningful impact in the community by attending their Holiday Business Open House on December 18 at Cara, A True Pub of Ireland. Enjoy delicious food, engaging conversations, and the chance to network with local business leaders while celebrating the season alongside the Lions Club and their gracious bi-monthly meeting host at Cara.
RSVP for the Holiday Open House here: https://dovernh.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/40778
Last year the group raised over $3,000 for Annie’s Angels thanks to the local business community that rallied to support the cause, including Kennebunk Savings Bank, Mainely Electric, Jayco Disposal, Meineke, Silver Therapeutics, Hunts Septic Service, Somersworth Nissan, High Effect Web Design, Insurcomm, Jennifer Halteman Insurance, ServPro, Holy Rosary Credit Union, and SC Digital.
To become a tournament sponsor, visit https://birdease.com/cornholeforacure Sponsors will be recognized at the Open House and subsequent press release.
A Holly Jolly Cabaret
A Holly Jolly Cabaret with the Sounds of the Seacoast Women’s Barbershop Chorus on Sunday, December 8th from 3pm to 5pm at the Regatta Conference Center 28 Levesque Drive, Eliot. Tickets $20 adults; $10 children (10 and under). They’ll be raffles, snacks & visit from Santa. Please bring a non-perishable food item for Gather, a local food pantry.
Fine Handmade Holiday Market
Fine Handmade Holiday Market Friday December 13th from 4 to 8pm and Saturday Dec 14th from 9am to 1pm at the Whittemore Center Expo in Durham. 125 exhibitors, Santa, Food & Drink, Free Parking. Learn more GNECraftArtisonShows.com
45th Yule Tide Fair
Exeter Area GFWC presents the 45th Yule Tide Fair on Saturday, November 23rd from 9am to 3pm at the Co-op Middle School in Stratham. Admission $1 donation. Over 120 crafters, home made baked goods, raffles and more.
Fine Handmade Holiday Market
Fine Handmade Holiday Market
We’re back for our second year in Durham, and this time we’re setting up at the spacious Whittemore Center! Join us for a festive shopping experience with 100+ exhibitors offering unique, handmade products for everyone on your holiday list.
Shop Small, Buy Special: Specialty foods include artisan cheeses, gourmet popcorn, cookies, jams, black garlic products, blueberry sauces, coffee, hot sauce, chocolates, cannolis, and more—made in small batches and ready as perfect gift sets.
Holiday Treasures: Sweaters, wood signs, candles, seaglass art, fine jewelry, pottery, books, quilts, ceramics, wood-turned items, fine art, children’s clothing, and stunning glass decor.
Fun for the Family: Santa will be visiting, and we’ll have festive holiday music to get you in the spirit!
Date:
Friday, Dec 13: 4 PM – 8 PM
Saturday, Dec 14: 9 AM – 1 PM
Free Parking: Use Lot A
$5 entry valid both days- Ages 14 & under free.
Come enjoy holiday shopping at its best with the finest handmade creations and festive cheer!
5th Annual Holiday Art Faire
5th Annual Holiday Art Faire on Saturday November 30th and Sunday December 1st from 9am to 2pm at the Hampton Airfield above the Airfield Café.
16th Seacoast Rotary Turkey Trot 5k
The 16th Seacoast Rotary Turkey Trot 5k runs on November 28th starting at Strawberry Banke. Register at www.seacoastrotary.org . Like us on Facebook. This year’s race beneficiaries: Vouchers for Veterans and Great Bay Services.
Great New England HOLIDAY Craft & Artisan Show
Great New England HOLIDAY Craft & Artisan Show with 130 exhibitors of fine handmade products & Specialty Foods on Nov 23 | 10 – 4pm & Nov 24 | 10 – 3pm at The Rim Sports Complex, 311 Winnacunnet Rd – Hampton.
16th Seacoast Rotary Turkey Trot
The 16th Seacoast Rotary Turkey Trot 5k runs on November 28th starting at Strawberry Banke. Register at www.seacoastrotary.org . Like us on Facebook. This year’s race beneficiaries: Vouchers for Veterans and Great Bay Services.
