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Marquee Events

Sort out what you’ll be doing next with the help of this curated list of intriguing upcoming events across the Monadnock Region.

To see even more tourist-friendly,  local events, check out Discover Monadnock‘s event calendar.

Children and the Arts Festival

May

2023

Hancock Peterborough

Children of all ages revel in shows from local talent to top entertainers.

The Thing in the Spring

May

19 - 21

2023

Keene

Four day music festival with over 30 acts of music and art.

Taste of Keene

JUNE

3

2023

Keene

Keene food festival with dozens of vendors, breweries, and live entertainment.

Wilton Summerfest

JUNE

24

2022

Wilton

Live Music, Arts Market, great good and family fun.

Northlands Music and Arts Festival

June

16 & 17

2023

Swanzey

A four day outdoor music and arts festival.

MacDowell Medal Day

July

2023

Peterborough

Award given to one person annually who has made an outstanding contribution to American culture and the arts.

Wizarding Week

JULY

2023

KEENE

A week long, family friendly event for wizards and all who love them.

Wyman Tavern Brewfest

AUG

2023

Keene

Sample dozens of local breweries while celebrating local history.

Peterborough Night Market

AUG

2023

Peterborough

A celebration of the creativity and local energy of the region, featuring lights, music, food and art.

Business Expo

SEPT

2023

Swanzey

Three days of fun and networking for local businesses and the customers they serve.

Keene International Festival

SEPT

23

2023

KEENE

Keene International Festival celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the Keene, NH

MONIFF

SEPT

2023

Keene

Award-winning films on the festival circuit, along with regionally produced films.

Pickle Festival

SEPT

23

2023

Winchester

Join us for the 25th year of celebrating pickles!

Keene Pride Week

SEPT

9 - 17

2023

Keene

Weeklong LGBTQ+ celebration featuring parties, weddings, proms, live performances and more.

Radically Rural

SEPT

27-28

2023

Keene

A multi-day summit focused on opportunities within rural communities across the country.

Clarence DeMar Marathon

SEPT

2023

KEENE

Full and half marathon scenic and fun race in New England.

Open Studio Tour

October

8 - 10

2023

Monadnock Region

New England’s oldest and largest weekend art tour.

Monadnock Region Natural History Conference

NOV

2023

Keene

The conference features presentations on a range of natural history topics in the Monadnock Region.
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Here, you can truly thrive, with things to do indoors and out, and endless places to explore, like:

  • Ashuelot River Park
  • Colonial Theatre
  • New England Art Exchange
  • Family farm stores
  • Monadnock Recreational Rail Trial
  • Cheshire Children’s Museum
  • And much, much more.

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