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NOVEMBER 24-DECEMBER 2
Southern New Hampshire Festival of Trees
This nine-day event is filled with food, fun, entertainment
and, of course, decorated trees. This year,
many of the trees will incorporate gift certificates
in the décor. Enjoy baked goods and refreshments
in the Candy Cane Café, and daily performances
by local schools, dance studios, theatre and church
groups. All trees will be raffled off at the close of the
event. Nov. 24, 5-9 p.m.; Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.;
Nov. 26, 12-5 p.m.; Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 5-9 p.m.; Dec. 3,
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and over.
Pelham Municipal Building * 6 Village Green, Pelham
snhfestivaloftrees.pelhamcommunityspirit.org
NOVEMBER 25
Keene Holiday Craft Show
Forget Black Friday and support small businesses at
this annual fair held the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Shop for handmade goods from around New
England, including pottery, artwork, glassware, floral
arrangements and designs, jewelry, photography,
food products, knitting and more. The Annual Keene
Holiday Craft Show has been kicking off the holiday
season for over a decade now, and organizers carefully
curate the selection of vendors. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Keene High School * 43 Arch St., Keene
keenecraftshow.com
NOVEMBER 29-30
Exeter Festival of Trees
Enjoy the festive atmosphere, admire the beautifully
decorated trees and stop in for a bake sale treat.
Raffle tree tickets will be sold for a chance to win a
special committee tree filled with local business gift
cards and certificates. All proceeds from the festival
go to the Community Children's Fund providing
warm clothing and bedding vouchers to the
Seacoast area children in need. Wednesday,
11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Exeter Town Hall * 10 Front St., Exeter * (603) 772-2411
exeterareacharitablefoundation.org
NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 2-3, 6, 9-10
Wolfeboro Festival of Trees
Organizers of the Festival of Trees are optimistically
planning to celebrate the 22nd Wolfeboro Festival.
This annual benefit features more than 65 trees,
uniquely decorated by area businesses and
organizations, and displayed on two levels at
the Wright Museum. In addition to the trees, the
exhibit features continuous entertainment and light
refreshment. The preview gala cocktail reception
takes place on November 30 from 6-8 p.m.
Admission is $65.
The Wright Museum * 77 Center St., Wolfeboro
(603) 569-2981 * wolfeborofestivaloftrees.com
DECEMBER 1
14th Annual Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees will feature over 35 trees elaborately
decorated by local businesses and organizations
to be auctioned and raffled off. 4-8 p.m.
Rivermill at Dover Landing * 2 Washington St., Dover
dovernh.org/festival-of-trees
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THROUGH DECEMBER 31
Frank Lloyd Wright House Tours
The Currier Museum of Art invites you to tour its Frank Lloyd Wright houses through the year's end.
The two-hour tours, including both the Zimmerman House and the Kalil House, start at 9:30 a.m.,
12 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Tour tickets also include admission to the museum.
Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St., Manchester * (603) 518-4908 * currier.org
DECEMBER 2, 9, & 16, 5-9 P.M.
DECEMBER 3, 10, & 17, 4-8 P.M.
Candelight Stroll
Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth provides
an intimate look at how families have celebrated
the holidays in the Puddle Dock neighborhood over
the years. They will visit the Shapiro family as they
prepare for a Hanukkah Celebration in 1919, the
Goodwin family and servants as they prepare for a
Victorian Christmas, as well as the Rider-Wood family
as they celebrate both Christmas and the recent
marriage of Mary Rider's niece Betsey. The historic
houses are adorned with handmade decorations
created from greens and dried flowers from the
Museum's heirloom gardens. While traveling from
house to historic house, the glow of hundreds of
lighted candle lanterns illuminates the way, and
guests enjoy seasonal greetings from costumed role
players and performers who recreate the traditions
of times past.
Strawbery Banke Museum * 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth
(603) 433-1100 * strawberybanke.org
DECEMBER 9
Symphony NH Holiday Pops
This annual holiday concert will feature selections
from the " Nutcracker " and " Sleigh Ride " as well as
singalongs. Saturday, 6:45 p.m.; Sunday, 2:15 p.m.
Tickets are $60.
Keefe Center for the Arts (Saturday)
117 Elm St., Nashua * actorsingers.org
Concord City Auditorium (Sunday)
2 Prince St., Concord * (603) 595-9156
symphonynh.org
DECEMBER 9
Boston Pops Holiday Concert
Capturing the magic of the holiday season and the
winter charms of New England, the Boston Pops
will perform their signature " Sleigh Ride, " as well as
other holiday classics and new arrangements of seasonal
favorites. They are joined by the Metropolitan
Chorale, known as one of Metro Boston's premier
choral ensembles. Santa Claus will make a guest appearance
during the concert's finale followed by the
traditional Boston Pops holiday singalong to bring
this special performance to a close. 7:30 p.m.
SNUH Arena * 555 Elm St., Manchester * snhuarena.com
DECEMBER 17 AND 20
Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops
Join the PSO winter solstice weekend as we shift
from darkness to light and celebrate the season with
cheer and joy. A perennial family favorite, this year's
holiday pops program includes an international
flavor that celebrates humanity during the holiday
season. 3 and 7:30 p.m. Admission is $30 for adults,
$25 for seniors and $15 for students and children.
Portsmouth High School * 50 Andrew Jarvis Dr.,
Portsmouth * (603) 686-8133
portsmouthsymphony.org
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http://snhfestivaloftrees.pelhamcommunityspirit.org http://www.keenecraftshow.com http://www.currier.org http://www.exeterareacharitablefoundation.org http://www.snhuarena.com http://www.strawberybanke.org http://www.portsmouthsymphony.org http://www.wolfeborofestivaloftrees.com http://www.actorsingers.org http://www.symphonynh.org http://www.dovernh.org/festival-of-trees

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