Dover Rotary Bingo Thursday, January 1, 11am-4pm

Support the good works of the Rotary Club of Dover by coming by for a round or two of Bingo at the Lilac Club Casino. The doors open at 11am, and the games begin at 12:30. Learn more.

Schmear the Love

Saturday, January 3, 9-11am

Join Pope Memorial at Getty in Portsmouth for Schmear the

Love, a feel-good event featuring bagels, coffee, and compassion. There will be adoptable animals and exclusive merch, so you can meet some adorable companions while supporting animals in need. Stop by, grab a bagel, and help spread the love—one schmear at a time.

Learn more.

Exploring Our Way: Sensory Friendly Playtime

Sunday, January 4, 1-3pm

For some children, a Children's Museum of New Hampshire visit is challenging and over-stimulating. The Exploring Our Way: Sensory Friendly playtimes are exclusive to families of children with special needs. These reduced admission, low-sensory events are designed for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders to explore the Museum along with their families without the noise, crowds, and stimulation of a typical day. Register here.

Juston McKinney's Comedy Year in Review

Sunday, January, 4, 4:30pm

End the year with laughter as the Seacoast’s own Juston McKinney performs what have become annual must-see shows at The Music Hall. Have the last laugh of 2025 with Juston as he uses multimedia to dish on his New England life and looks back at the year that was. Get tickets.

Triangle Club Fundraiser at OTTO Pizza

Monday, January 5, 11am-10pm



OTTO and Triangle Club are partnering again for a fundraiser. A portion of proceeds from Dine-in and Take-Out for the whole day (DoorDash excluded) will benefit the Triangle Club. Learn more.

Watercolor and Drawing Workshops

Begins Friday, January 9,

various times

SEH Studios Art Gallery is hosting both watercolor and drawing workshops this winter. No matter which medium you prefer, these workshops offer a great way to develop or enhance your skills. Sign up here.

"Reflect" Opening Reception

Friday, January 9, 5:30-7:30pm

Stop by Aplomb Gallery for the opening night reception of "Reflect." This exhibition is a collection of contemporary art pieces. Register here.

Crafternoon for Kids: Stuffed Sock Penguins

Saturday, January 10, 2-3pm

Kids in grades K - 5 are invited to join the Dover Public Library in Room 306 in the McConnell Building to make a sock penguin.  Children in kindergarten and first grade may need help from a caregiver to complete this project. Register here.

Sleeping Beauty

Saturday, January 10, 2pm

This enchanting dance-play follows Princess Aurora, a radiant young girl blessed by the good fairies with beauty, grace, and joy. But when the wicked fairy appears with a powerful curse, Aurora’s fate takes a dark turn, leading to a mysterious spinning wheel, a long enchanted sleep, and the hope of true love’s awakening. With whimsical choreography, expressive storytelling, and imaginative staging, dancers transform this timeless tale into a heartfelt and accessible production for all ages. At Rochester Opera House. Get tickets.

Yoga & Cider

Sunday, January 11, 11am-12pm

North Country Hard Cider is hosting Bending Bodhi Yoga for a a 60 minute class in their shiny production space where the cider magic happens. The all-levels class includes a 12oz pour of hard (or non-alcoholic) cider of your choice after class in the tasting room.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Register here.

Sunday Open Mic

and Social

Sunday, January 11, 2-4pm

SNHUG is hosting an open mic and social open to all. Whether you are new to the ukulele or a pro, everyone is welcome to come jam. You can play any song you want - attendees will each take turns performing one song and go around the room until 3:30. At the end of the open mic session (3:30) we will all jam to songs projected on the screen. Sign up here.

Community Choir

Monday, January 12, 7-9pm

Milk St. Studios Community Choir is a once a month, no commitment group perfect for those who are looking for opportunities to sing alongside others. You do not need any previous choir experience to join, just a passion and excitement for singing. Learn more.

Seeing Violet

Running January 9-25,

various times

When Betsy and John renovate their 18th-century New England home, a series of discoveries—including a freedom paper for an enslaved woman named Violet—shatter their understanding of the past. Betsy is drawn into a relentless quest to uncover Violet’s story and confront the painful legacy their family and community tried to forget.

At Players' Ring Theatre.

Get tickets.

Winter Farmers' Market

Saturdays, 10am-2pm



Seacoast Eat Local operates Winter Farmers Markets in two locations in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire:

 Stratham and Rollinsford. All of our vendors make, grow, harvest, catch, or craft 100% of the products they sell at the market. They also have musicians, nonprofits, and other guests to help make the markets fun, community-oriented, and engaging. See the schedule.

Community Connections at Stella's Cafe

Thursdays, 7-8am

Come together with neighbors, friends, and new faces at our community networking group meeting. Grab a coffee or breakfast to support the cafe while you're here, if you can, and take the opportunity to build genuine connections that go beyond the small talk. Look for Heidi Martin at the table in the left back corner of the room.. 

 Learn more.

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