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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
NOVEMBER 26-28
Littleton Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees celebrates the season and
community by gathering a collection of trees
decorated by local businesses and putting them
on display at the Littleton Opera House. All tree
displays will be raffled off. The event is offered
both virtually and in-person. Friday, 1-7 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Admission to the Opera House is $5, online
admission is by donation. Littleton Opera House,
2 Union St., Littleton, (603) 575-5324,
leadlittletonnh.com/festival-of-trees
NOVEMBER 26
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
For 2022, TSO brings a completely updated
presentation of the unforgettable, multigenerational
holiday tradition, " The Ghosts of Christmas
Eve, " to 60 cities across the nation. This event
will sell out quickly, so get tickets while you can.
$53-$103. Shows at 3 and 7:30 p.m., SNHU
Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester, (603) 644-5000,
snhuarena.com
NOVEMBER 26-DECEMBER 4
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. 26,
5-9 p.m.; Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 28,
12-5 p.m.; Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 5-9 p.m.; Dec. 4,
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
27
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
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NOVEMBER 19-DECEMBER 18
4th Annual NH Jingle Bells Winery Tour
Tour participants will have the opportunity to visit seven
festive wineries throughout New Hampshire over the
course of five weekends ending on December 18. This is
a self-guided tour through New Hampshire wine country.
The traveling tasters will have from November 19 through
December 18 to receive a wine (or spirits at winery/distillery
locations) tasting at each location accompanied by light
hors d'oeuvres (available on weekends only). Along with
the tastings, festivities will include a unique holiday ornament
from each winery, music and a Holiday Spirit contest.
The Holiday Spirit contest will feature the seven wineries
and how they best display their holiday cheer. $40-$75.
Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., locations
vary. (603) 659-2949, Facebook.
DECEMBER 1
Arts in Reach Tablescapes
Arts In Reach (AIR) is partnering with Ethan
Allen for the return of Tablescapes. This exciting
event will showcase stunning holiday displays
created by the Seacoast's community of talented
designers, artists and florists. The opening party
will include a silent auction, light refreshments
and award presentations. The tabletop designs
also will be available for the public to view. All
proceeds benefit Arts in Reach, a Portsmouthbased
nonprofit that empowers teenage girls
through inclusive, creative community.
Opening party, Dec. 1, 5-7 p.m. Additional
viewing Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Suggested
donation of $10. Ethan Allen, 775 Lafayette Rd.,
Portsmouth, (603) 433-4278, artsinreach.org
DECEMBER 1-2
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
Seacoast area children in need. Wednesday,
11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Exeter
Town Hall, 10 Front St., Exeter, (603) 772-2411,
exeterareacharitablefoundation.org
DECEMBER 4-5, 8 AND 11-12
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 refreshments. The preview gala cocktail
reception takes place on December 2 from
6-8 p.m. Admission is $65. The Wright Museum,
77 Center St., Wolfeboro, (603) 569-2981,
wolfeborofestivaloftrees.com
DECEMBER 11-12
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. SATURDAY: Keefe
Center for the Arts, 117 Elm St., Nashua.
SUNDAY: Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St.,
Concord, (603) 595-9156, symphonynh.org
DECEMBER 11
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 18-19
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
http://www.leadlittletonnh.com/festival-of-trees http://www.wolfeborofestivaloftrees.com http://www.snhuarena.com http://www.symphonynh.org http://www.artsinreach.org http://valoftrees.pelhamcommunityspirit.org http://www.snhuarena.com http://www.exeterareacharitablefoundation.org http://www.portsmouthsymphony.org http://www.keenecraftshow.com
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