Capture the final days of summer and the first cool days of fall by touring artists’ studios and gorgeous homes in the Lakes Region, browsing a home show, enjoying dance and sculpture in a garden at a historic estate, and much more.
SEPTEMBER 11
Auburn Day and Duck Race
Enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family with a celebration for the town of Auburn, featuring the annual duck race that awards cash prizes for the 10 fastest ducks, including $1,000 for first place. The day includes food, local artisans, train rides, music, visits by local authors and much more. Proceeds benefit the Auburn Historical Association and other local nonprofits.
Auburn Village • auburnhistorical.org
SEPTEMBER 11–12
River Valley Artisans Art & Wine Tour
Poocham
Winery and Summit Winery have joined with the River Valley Artisans for
a fabulous weekend of art, wine, food and fun in the Connecticut River
Valley. Enjoy a wine tasting, and then stroll among the displays where
the artists show their work and offer for sale oil paintings,
watercolors, leatherwork, art photography, fine jewelry, wooden items,
fiber art and many other fine handmade items. Saturday and Sunday, 11
a.m.–5 p.m. at both wineries. Admission is $10 for non-members and $5
for members.
Poocham Winery, 226 Poocham Rd., Westmoreland Summit Winery, 719 Route 12, Westmoreland rivervalleyartisans.com
SEPTEMBER 11–12
33rd Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival
This
event brings many of New England’s finest craftspeople and artisans,
selected by a jury, to exhibit their wares for thousands of browsers.
Music and food round out the two-day festival. The Wells Reserve at
Laudholm is a National Estuarine Research Reserve, and its headquarters
is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Held daily, 10
a.m.–4 p.m.
The Wells Reserve at Laudholm • 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells, Maine • (207) 646-1555 wellsreserve.org
SEPTEMBER 25–26
Harvest of Quilts
The
Belknap Mill Quilters Guild will once again host the annual Harvest of
Quilt Show and Mysterious Quilt Journey. This year, the event will take
place at three venues in downtown Laconia, all of which are within
walking distance. Take a mysterious journey by following the displays of
quilts and wall art in store windows, leading the way from venue to
venue. Held daily, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is $10, free for children
ages 12 and under.
Downtown Laconia • bmqg.org
SEPTEMBER 24–26
54th Annual New Hampshire Home Show
Hosted by the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, attendees can meet builders, remodelers, decorators, landscapers and many types of home solutions providers. The showcase also features the latest in home-related products and services, from air quality and mortgages to hot tubs and custom closets. Friday, 1–8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. A weekend pass is $15. Daily admission is $10 for adults, and $7 for seniors 62 and over.
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Manchester 700 Elm St., Manchester • nhstatehomeshow.com
New Hampshire Home is a proud sponsor of this event.
SEPTEMBER 26
An Afternoon of Sculpture and Dance
This
is a unique way to experience this summer’s outdoor sculpture exhibit
“Stillness and Motion” at the John Hay Estate at The Fells. Dancers from
the professional dance company Ballet Misha of Manchester will present
an exploratory collaboration between sculpture and dance. During a
self-guided tour of the grounds, visitors can see dancers performing
improvisational dance inspired by the sculptures. Dancers will interact
with the
sculptures, exploring the dynamics of stillness and motion. Several of
the sculptors and gallery artists will be present to discuss their work.
Bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden, on the veranda, or in the
pavilion. 1–3 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and
students, $4 for children age 6-17, and $25 for families.
The Fells • 456 Route 103A, Newbury • (603) 763-4789 thefells.org
OCTOBER 2–30
Monadnock Art Tour and Exhibit
Kicking
things off this year is a special opening event and exhibit. On October
2, preview the artists and plan your itinerary at an outdoor
celebration at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture in
Peterborough. The exhibit continues until October 30, so you can see the
artists’ work both before and after the tour. All art is available for
sale, and new art will be added throughout the month. The free,
self-guided tour—which takes place October 9-11—offers the chance to
visit the studios of painters, printmakers, potters, jewelers,
sculptors, fiber artists, photographers, woodworkers, glass shapers and
others. This is a great chance to visit studios in Dublin, Hancock,
Harrisville, Jaffrey, Marlborough, Peterborough and Sharon. Saturdays
through Mondays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monadnock Center for History and Culture 19 Grove St. in Peterborough • Plus various venues throughout the region • monadnockart.org
OCTOBER 3
Hay Day Fall Festival
Enjoy
old-fashioned games, art projects for kids, craft demonstrations, music
by Kathy Lowe and other live presentations. This year’s festival
includes an Oktoberfest-themed lunch and musical performances. Browse
the farmers market for fall produce and locally made products, and then
explore the nature trails. Families can also build fairy houses in the
Fairy Village, or take a tour of the main house and gardens. 11 a.m.– 2
p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $4 for
children ages 6-17, and $25 for families.
The Fells • 456 Route 103A, Newbury • (603) 763-4789 thefells.org
OCTOBER 9–11
Lakes Region Parade of Homes Tour
This
local home show and design tour has been an annual tradition hosted by
the Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association since 2007. The
self-guided tour features stunning, professionally designed new and
renovated homes in Lakes Region communities. Attendees can also meet the
talented builders while learning about the newest trends, products and
techniques.
Tickets are $20.
OCTOBER 9–11
Center for the Arts Open Studios Weekend
View
artwork and visit with the artists at Whipple Hall, and then tour
private studios in the Lake Sunapee Region using the provided free map.
Whipple Hall • 429 Main St., New London centerfortheartsnh.org
OCTOBER 9
Mount Sunapee Duck Drop
Support
the Boys & Girls Club of Central New Hampshire at the 5th annual
Mount Sunapee Duck Drop presented by Northcape Design. At this fun
charity event, test your aim by dropping ducks from a chairlift onto
targets. If you hit a target, you win a prize! New Hampshire Home is a proud sponsor of this event.
Mount Sunapee Resort • 1398 Route 103, Newbury nhduckdrop.com
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17
Castle in the Clouds Garden Tours
Join
gardener Gretchen Large in touring both Lucknow’s historic and modern
garden landscapes, and leave with some general gardening tips and tricks
for you to use at home. Large shares her passion for gardening, as
displayed in the beautiful and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces
around the castle. Fridays through September 17, 9:30 a.m. Admission is
$10, and pre-registration is required.
Castle in the Clouds • 455 Old Mountain Rd., Moultonborough • (603) 476-5900 • castleintheclouds.org
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26
Roberto Lugo Exhibit
Roberto Lugo is a Philadelphia-based potter, social activist, spoken word poet and educator. “Te traigo mi le lo lai—I bring you my joy” celebrates the joys of making art while paying tribute to the artist’s Puerto Rican roots and features new work alongside work from his early career. All in-gallery interpretation for this exhibition is presented in English and Spanish. Fridays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 65 and up, $10 for students, and $5 for youth ages 13–17.
Currier Museum of Art • 150 Ash St., Manchester (603) 669-6144 • currier.org
THROUGH OCTOBER 17
2021 Historic House Season
Strawbery
Banke Museum offers visitors the chance to explore over 300 years of
history in the charming Puddle Dock neighborhood of Portsmouth. Tour
historic houses, meet costumed role players, watch traditional craft
demonstrations and explore heirloom gardens. Admission is $19.50–$48.
Strawbery Banke Museum • 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth (603) 433-1100 • strawberybanke.org
THROUGH OCTOBER 22
Frank Lloyd Wright House Public Tour
This two-hour tour includes both the Kalil House, a Frank Lloyd Write Usonian Automatic, and the Zimmerman House, a Usonian home from the 1950s. Thursdays through Sundays, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 6 p.m. Reservations are required. Tours begin and end at the Currier Museum of Art. Admission is $35 for adults, $15 for children ages 7–17 and $20 for students.
Currier Museum of Art • 150 Ash St., Manchester (603) 669-6144 • currier.org
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