There are always numerous events happening in the Seacoast Area.  We thought we would share a few with you:

 

 

Evergreen Fair 2015

December 3 - December 5, 2015

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Memorial Union Building, UNH

83 Main Street

Durham, NH

For 38 years, 50 select artists and craftsmen have come together at the University of New Hampshire in what truly has become a celebration of the fine art of craft. Shop Evergreen Fair for perfect gifts or treat yourself to fine handcraft, supporting regional and local artists who work in clay, fiber, metal, paper, glass, wood and more. Discover exquisite furniture, delightful home accessories, original apparel, fine art, handmade musical instruments, one of a kind jewelry and much more for every style and budget. Evergreen Fair’s unique signature is the variety and exceptional quality of the pieces presented for sale. On Saturday, fairgoers will enjoy North River Band’s Americana sound with strong harmonies and expressive musicianship. The small university town of Durham comes alive with holiday cheer on the weekend of December 3-5, 2015. Fine handcrafts, sparkling lights, cozy church fairs, and a downtown Holly Day Stroll will fill you with the spirit of the season. Experience small town hospitality at its best. Stay at an immaculately maintained hotel and dine at one of Durham’s unique eateries. This year, make Evergreen Fair part of your holiday tradition.

 

 

Strawberry Banke's Annual Candlelight Stroll

Saturday, December 12, 2015

5:00 - 9:00 PM

100 Marcy Street

Portsmouth, NH

Stroll through life in a simpler time as 350 years of American history, winter traditions and holiday celebrations unfold around you in New Hampshire’s oldest waterfront neighborhood.  Highlights:  Historic houses from four centuries with decorations hand-crafted from natural materials; Hundreds of wood and glass candle boxes lighting the lanes and landscape; Live music and holiday entertainment for all ages; Horse-drawn carriage rides; Holiday decoration demonstrations; Traditional barrel making demonstrations; 18th century holiday hearth cooking; Tinsmith demonstrations;

Ice skating at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond, daily December-February.

Cost:  $25/adults  $12.50 children ages 5-17

 

First Night Portsmouth

Thursday, December 31, 2015

4:oo PM

Market Square

Portsmouth, NH

Web:  http://www.proportsmouth.org/firstnight.cfm

Ring in the New Year at this family-friendly, alcohol-free event held at various venues in downtown Portsmouth. The fun includes ice sculptures in Market Square beginning at 4 p.m.,  fireworks at 7:30 p.m., a street dance on Pleasant Street and entertainment by a slew of performers.

Cost:  $25/$20/$14/$12