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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.

Lunch & Learn- Marian MacDowell

March

21

2024

Peterborough

Marian MacDowell, pianist and co-founder of MacDowell, is the subject of our women’s history month Lunch & Learn program

Owl Prowl for Families

March

22

2024

Jaffrey

A magical twilight walk in a secret location in Jaffrey!

GMC Thrive Gala

March

21

2024

Keene

Awards, celebrations, and magic!

Viva Bach Pop Up Series

March

23-24

2024

Peterborough Area

A series of pop-up concerts in various locations to celebrate Bach’s birthday!

The Thing in the Spring

May

16 - 19

2024

Keene

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

Children and the Arts Festival

May

18

2024

Hancock Peterborough

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

Taste of Keene

JUNE

1

2024

Keene

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

Northlands Music and Arts Festival

June

14-15

2024

Swanzey

A four day outdoor music and arts festival.

Wilton Summerfest

JUNE

22

2024

Wilton

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

Peterborough Players

July/August

2024

Peterborough

The Peterborough Players presents live theatre in an intimate theatre located in a converted 18th-century barn at historic Stearns Farm.

Wizarding Week

JULY

2024

KEENE

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

Wyman Tavern Brewfest

AUG

3

2024

Keene

Sample dozens of local breweries while celebrating local history.

Peterborough Night Market

AUG

9

2024

Peterborough

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

Elevate The Arts Fest

August

2024

Keene

Fun for all ages with music, art, games, food, and festivities!

Keene Pride Week

SEPT

7 - 15

2024

Keene

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

Radically Rural

SEPT

25-26

2024

Keene

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

Keene International Festival

SEPT

28

2024

KEENE

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

MONIFF

SEPT

2024

Keene

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