Miss New Hampshire 2026-Derry
Wednesday, April 29th 2026 - All Day at Pinkerton Stockbridge Theatre
44 N. Main St. (Rte 28 bypass)
The Miss New Hampshire Scholarship Program announces the 2026 Miss New Hampshire and Miss New Hampshire’s Teen competitions. The event marks a historic milestone as the organization prepares to crown the 80th Miss New Hampshire, celebrating eight decades of empowering young women through education, achievement, and community leadership. During the event, $100,000 in cash scholarships will be awarded to young women who exemplify “Style, Service, Scholarship and Success”, which represent the “four points” of the Miss America crown.
School Vacation Week Carnival-Manchester
Wednesday, April 29th 2026 - 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm at JFK Memorial Coliseum Parking Lot
303 Beech St.
On Thursday and Friday, the carnival opens at 2 p.m.; on weekends, it opens at 1 p.m.
Manchester Vegan Chef Challenge
Friday, May 1st 2026 - All Day
The second edition of the Manchester Vegan Chef Challenge (VCC) — a fun monthlong foodie event for omnivores and vegans alike — kicks off on May 1st.
Local chefs around Manchester are creating new plant-based dishes, which they’ll feature as specials on their menus throughout the month. The event celebrates community, creativity, and delicious food, while making plant-based eating more accessible for those motivated by animal rights, health, and the environment.
NH Farm, Forest and Garden Expo-Deerfield
Friday, May 1st 2026 - All Day at Deerfield Fairgrounds
34 Stage Rd.
Two full days of live demonstrations, expert-led workshops, running machinery, barnyard animals, lumberjack shows, and free horse-drawn wagon rides. With interactive exhibits and activities designed for all ages, the Expo offers something for families, gardeners, landowners, makers, and anyone curious about how things are grown, built, and made right here in New Hampshire. Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-4. Tickets $10 per person, 12 and under free.
FREE Comic Book Day-Manchester
Saturday, May 2nd 2026 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Double Midnight Comics
252 Willow St.
Free Comic Book Day!!! Stop by The Factory on Willow with a FREE comic con, movie cars, food trucks, costume contest, live music, and more. Everyone who attends gets a nice stack of comics to take home. This is a great FREE event that’s perfect for families!
They will also be hosting Free Comic Book Day at their Concord location. The Concord location is a great alternative for folks who can’t spend time in line or maybe have sensory issues and can’t handle large crowds.
Halfway to Halloween-Litchfield
Saturday, May 2nd 2026 - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Mel’s Funway Park
454 Charles Bancroft Highway
Halfway To Halloween with scares and a party hosted alongside our sister attraction Spooky World. Tickets start at only $22!
- Asylum 47 – Travel back in time to New Year’s Eve 1947, where asylum patients are eager to start the new year off… wrong.
- Nightmare in 3-D – It’s a new dimension of terror as you walk through this 3D-glasses haunt experience.
- The Colony!- Once hidden amongst the cover of darkness, these unnatural beings have reemerged and are looking for bodies to torture and souls to destroy.
- Monster Midway
- DJ & Dancing
- Characters
- Jousting Competitions
- Mechanical Bull & Axe Throwing
- Fire Pit, Festival Food & The Monster Midway Bar
Go for a Hike!
Sunday, May 3rd 2026 - All Day
New Hampshire has many great hiking spots for easy walks, hikes with pets or challenging hikes!
Boot Barn Grand Opening with Marga-Concord
Sunday, May 3rd 2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Boot Barn
80 Storrs St.
Come see Marga from NH in the Morning to celebrate the Grand Opening. Live Country Music, Giveaways, and Big Savings on Boots and Apparel!
Stuffy Sleepover-Manchester
Friday, May 8th 2026 - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Wonderland Books and Toys
245 Maple St.
The 2nd Friday of each month. Bring your child in their PJs for storytime to Wonderland Books and Toys in Manchester. Their toy gets to spend the night at the store. Pick up the next day, and their stuffy will have some adventures to share!
Free event, but registration is required.
2026 STUFFY SLEEPOVER STORYTIME DATES: May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11
