2nd Annual VetFest on August 8th from 9am to 2pm at the Deerfield Fairgrounds. We’ll have something for everyone, including: Free haircuts for veterans by the amazing Habitat Crew, Touch-a-Truck, Face painting, Incredible cars from the STTF Car Show, Food trucks, Family fun and so much more!
Annual UFO Festival on September 5th and 6th in Downtown Exeter. The festival raises funds for the local Kiwanis club programs and draws UFO enthusiasts from across the country.
Granite State Choral Society Fall 2026 Registration on August 23rd from 4:00-6:30pm at the First Church Congregational, 63 South Main St., Rochester. Rehearsals begin August 23 for our fall season, titled “Fall into Winter”. Registration for new members will start at 3:30pm, with regular rehearsals weekly on Sundays from 4-6:30pm. Concerts will be November 21 and 22, 2026. Find more details and register at gschoralsociety.org.
Maximum Presence Art Exhibit on display thru July 25th at the Thornhill Art Gallery, 250 State St.
Community Happy Hour at 603 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland on July 31st from 3 to 6 pm. Join us for a fun filled afternoon of music, food and drinks. Hosted by the Pink Hippo Café and HRCU.
Garrison Players Arts Center is holding auditions for our next Main Stage production, “Night Watch” by Lucille Fletcher. Directed by Judi Currie.
Auditions are set for Wednesday, July 28 and Thursday, July 29 from 6:30pm–8:30pm. No appointments necessary – please arrive by 6:30pm.
Callbacks (if necessary) will be on Thursday, August 6 by appointment.
Garrison Players Arts Center, Corner of Roberts Road and Portland Ave (Rte 4), Rollinsford.
Rehearsals: Monday & Thursday nights, adding Sunday afternoon, if needed, closer to show opening dates. Rehearsals start August 17..
Performances: October 2 through 17, 2026. Fridays @ 7:30pm, Saturdays @ 4:00pm, Sundays @ 2:00pm.
For a complete list of characters, synopsis, rehearsal dates, production dates, and audition sign-up go to https://www.garrisonplayers.org/night-watch-1
Garrison Players Arts Center (GPAC) is a nonprofit, volunteer-based community theatre group dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the area by presenting high-quality theatrical performances geared for family audiences. Established in 1953, the Players encourage people of all ages to enjoy and participate in the many facets of the performing arts, and to help maintain the Garrison Players Arts Center. For more information about auditions, shows, volunteering, sponsorship, or GPAC, visit the website at www.garrisonplayers.org.
Maximum Prescence Art Exhibit on display thru July 25th at the Thornhill Art Gallery, 250 State St.
Community Happy Hour at 603 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland on July 31st from 3 to 6 pm. Join us for a fun filled afternoon of music, food and drinks. Hosted by the Pink Hippo Café and HRCU.
Sea and Sky Art Exhibit thru August 1st at the Lane House Arts Center, 380 Lafayette Rd.
Art In Bloom week at the John Paul Jones House and Garden! Floral Workshop on August 4th from 5:30 to 7:30pm.The Garden Party is August 7th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Family Day on Saturday, August 8th beginning 10:30 am. Art in Bloom Tours on Saturday August 8th from 10am-6pm and 9th from 10am to 4pm. Visit www.PortsmouthHistory.org for tickets.
