Lake Life Local Events February 28th- March 6th

Game Time Trivia at Hobbs Tavern February 28th

Monday 7-9pm | Hobbs Tavern | 2415 White Mountain Highway, West Ossipee

Swing by Hobbs Tavern on Mondays at 7pm for Game Time Trivia. Great Prizes!

Open Mic with Paul Luff at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery February 28th

Monday 6-8pm | Patrick's Pub & Eatery | 18 Weirs Road, Gilford

Paul Luff hosts an evening of fantastic open mic music. Please ontact Paul Luff at [email protected] to reserve a spot to perform.

It's a great night with many talented musicians from 6pm-8pm every Monday.

Stories and S'mores – Squam Lakes Association February 28th

Monday 7:00-8:00pm | Squam Lakes Association | 534 US Rte 3, Holderness

Join Lakes Region Conservation Corps members Nikka and Kaela for a night of stories and s’mores at the Squam Lakes Association! Gather around a campfire, roast some marshmallows, and assemble your s’mores as we read fun nature-themed children’s stories throughout the hour. Bring your favorite blanket, a lawn chair, and yourself! Bringing personal s’mores ingredients is encouraged if your child has allergies. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required. Space is limited to 10 people.

Check out www.squamlakes.org for more info and to register!

Sow and Grow at Prescott Farms March 1st

Tuesday 9:00-10:00am | Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center | 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia

Interested in learning more about vegetable gardening? Meet with our gardening educator, ask questions, and get organic gardening tips while we use the Learning Garden at Prescott Farm as our example.

Cost: $12 (Free for Members)

Recommended Ages: Adult

Physical Demand: [3]

Visit www.prescottfarm.org. 

Watercolor Workshop March 2nd

Wednesday 1-3pm | Lakes Region Art Association | 120 Laconia Rd Suite 132, Tilton

Watercolor Workshops
with Pat Edsall
Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., $40 includes all materials
You must pre-register with Pat
Call 603-472-3733 or email [email protected]

Belknap Lunchbreak Family Hike – Squam Lakes Association March 2nd

Wednesday 11:00am-1:30pm | Squam Lakes Association | 534 US Rte 3, Holderness

Come join the Squam Lakes Association, represented by LRCC members Paul and Nikka, for a family-friendly lunchtime hike through Belknap Woods! This hike is geared specifically towards family groups, but all ages and outdoor experience levels are welcome to join as we stroll along 2 miles of easy woodland trails. Pack along a lunch as we will be stopping to eat around noon, and be sure to dress appropriately for the weather!

Registration is required. Space is limited to 10 people.

Check out www.squamlakes.org for more info and to register!

Evening Astronomy: The Milky Way at Prescott Farm March 2nd

Wednesday 7:00-8:30pm | Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center | 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia

Bring a blanket and join a naturalist to look for the Milky Way in the night sky. Learn about the importance of dark skies to animals and how more stars are visible in darker places. In the event of clouds, we will gather in the Pardoe Center for a tour of the night sky through the seasons.

Ages: Adults

Physical Demands: [1]

Visit www.prescottfarm.org.

Lunchbox-Paintbox with Larry Frates March 2nd

Wednesday 12:00-1:00pm | The Belknap Mill | 25 Beacon Street East, Laconia

Enjoy your lunch while observing Artist-in-Residence, Larry Frates create an original work of art on the 1st Wednesday of each month from Noon – 12:30pm. This event will be available ONLY on Facebook LIVE at:

http://www.facebook.com/arttoyouwithlarry

World Tavern Trivia Night at the Bob House March 3rd

Thursdays at 6pm | The Bob House | 520 Whittier Hwy, Moultonborough

Join us every Thursday night until May!

Visit us at www.thebobhouseandreelntavern.com. 

Let's Go Ice Fishing at Squam Lakes Associaiton March 3rd

Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm | Squam Lakes Association | Squam Lakes Association | 534 US Rte 3, Holderness

The SLA is excited to partner with NH Fish and Game(link is external) for this ice fishing program! The Let’s Go Fishing(link is external) programs provides free family friendly educational fishing programs. Ice fishing is a recreational activity the whole family can enjoy. This introductory course will cover tip ups and other ice fishing equipment, ice safety, knot tying, fish identification, ethics, rules and regulations, and basic winter ecology.

Participants will be provided with all of the tackle, gear and bait for a great day out on the ice. All registered participants will also be exempt from holding a fishing license while taking part in this educational program.

Registration is required. Space is limited to 15 people.

Check out www.squamlakes.org for more info and to register!

Michael Ray...Playing All the Hits at Granite State Music Hall March 4th

Friday 6pm-11pm | Granite State Music Hall | 546 Main Street, Laconia

Doors open at 6pm. Join us and Michael Ray for a great night! Tickets range from $25-$75. Visit www.granitestatemusichall.com for more.

Snowshoe Yoga at Prescott Farm March 5th

Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm | Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center | 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia

Enjoy the outdoors this winter while doing yoga! In this unique and peaceful snowshoe experience, immerse yourself in the peacefulness of nature as you practice yoga in snowshoes, are guided through a walking meditation, and are introduced to shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing.” 

Age: Adult 

Physical Demands: [5]

Cost: $29 (non-members) $17 (members)

Visit www.prescottfarm.org.

Tap Into Maple at Prescott Farms March 5th

Saturday 10:00am-4:30pm | Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center | 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia

Experience a New England tradition that predates New England—making maple syrup! From tapping a tree to tasting delicious maple syrup, you will take an inside look into every step of the syrup making process. Our naturalists will help you identify maple trees, learn the parts of the tree and their functions, find a tree to tap, learn the history of maple sugaring, and enjoy the sweet aroma of boiling sap.

Cost: $12 (Free for Members)

Recommended Ages: Multigenerational

Physical Demand: [4]

90 minute programs begin at: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00

Group sizes will be limited to 10 people.

Visit www.prescottfarm.org.

Open Art Classes in Drawing & Painting March 5th

Saturday 10am-12pm | Lakes Region Art Association & Art Gallery | 120 Laconia Rd Suite 132, Tilton

Instructed by Tom Hitchcock
Every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to noon
To register call Tom at (603) 496-6768

Michelangelo Snow! at Squam Lakes Association March 5th

Saturday 12:00-2:00pm | Squam Lakes Association | Squam Lakes Association | 534 US Rte 3, Holderness

Join the SLA for an afternoon of snow sculpting! Bring the whole family for fun building snow castles, turtles, snow angels, or whatever sparks your imagination! We’ll have hot cocoa and hot water for tea, and fun spray bottles to “paint” the snow any color you like. We hope to see you there! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required. Space is limited to 10 people.

Check out www.squamlakes.org for more info and to register!

Bigfoot Adventure Walk March 5th

Saturday 5:30-7pm | Waterville Valley Recreation Department | 11 Noon Peak Rd., Waterville Valley

Waterville Valley’s Bigfoot Adventure Walk teaches children about the area and wildlife while they embark on a nature walk in search of Bigfoot. The adventure walk activity is approximately 90 minutes long, beginning and ending at the Waterville Valley Recreation Dept. This fun-filled activity is available to children ages 5 -12 years old. Parents are welcome to join or leave the tracking to the little ones while they go grab an appetizer at a local restaurant. The Adventure walk is outside. Please wear suitable clothes and footwear for winter weather. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Dates: Every Saturday in December, January & February

*Group will be capped at 15 kids. If the 5:30pm group fills up, we will host another Big Foot Walk at 7:30pm. We will ONLY host 7:30 Big Foot Walk if 5:30pm group fills up first.

Cost: Children: $10/ Parents: Free

Ages: This walk is appropriate for children ages 5-12. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. We do walk in the snow in the dark with flashlights while our guide fearlessly leads the way.

Registration: Register required in advance. Call (603) 236-4695 to make your registration or register online.

Foosball Tournament Hobbs Tavern March 5th

Saturday 11am-3pm | Hobbs Brewery and Taphouse | 765 NH Route 16, Ossipee

Foosball Tournament at Hobbs Tavern & Hobbs Taproom starting at 11am March 5th. 

Wild Winter Walk at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center March 5th

Saturday 10-11:30am | Squam Lake Science Center | 23 Science Center Rd, Holderness

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center offers a winter program for adults and families with children ages 6 and up. Learn about the animals who live at the Science Center during the winter. Most of them stay in the same place, just as they would in the wild. A staff naturalist will lead a guided walk on the live animal exhibit trail to see the animal ambassadors dressed in their winter coats and discuss how these native animals are well adapted for winter in New Hampshire. If needed, snowshoes are available at no extra cost or participants can bring their own. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program is all outdoors. Dress to be outdoors with insulated snow boots, hats, gloves, and warm layers. Pre-registration is required for all programs at www.nhnature.org.

Cost: $9/member; $11/non-member

Ages 6 and up

To register for this event, and learn about upcoming programs, and membership go to www.nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.

Lakes Region Ice Races March 6th

Sundays | Berry Pond and Lee Pond | Moultonborough

Racing 6 classes of cars on a frozen pond every Sunday January thru March, weather & ice permitting. Join us for an exciting afternoon! Visit www.lrirc.com for more, or visit Facebook for updates @LRIRC.

Weather tentative!