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6 things to do in NH this weekend

Fall fun isn’t over yet! From pumpkin people and art walks to live music and holiday craft fairs, here are some things to do across New Hampshire this week and weekend.

The Granite State is known for beautiful, vivid fall color, but as autumn brings the start of “spooky season” with it, many in New Hampshire don’t know that their state has been named the most festive state in the country when it comes to Halloween.
With more than two dozen pumpkin patches and pick-your-own pumpkin farms, New Hampshire is full of spots to get your jack-o-lantern. (Curated Lifestyle/Unsplash)

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Fall fun isn’t over yet! From pumpkin people and art walks to live music and holiday craft fairs, here are some things to do across New Hampshire this week and weekend.

🎃 Return of the Pumpkin People
Jackson – Oct. 1–31 
An annual townwide display of pumpkin people and fall-themed activities.
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🎺 Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble: Pacho Flores & Héctor Molina
Hanover – Oct. 30 
Latin Grammy winners perform as part of the Mexican Repertoire Initiative.
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🎶 Keene Chamber Orchestra: An American Mosaic
Keene – Nov. 1 
Free concert with Maestro Eric Thomas. Donations welcome.
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🎨 Exeter Fall Art Tour
Exeter – Nov. 1–2
Townwide open studios featuring local artists across a 3-mile stretch.
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🛍️ Silver Bells Craft Fair
Tilton – Nov. 1–2
Holiday shopping at Tanger Outlets with 90+ craft exhibitors. Leashed dogs welcome.
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🐱 Holiday Open House & Kitty Angels Fundraiser
Amherst – Nov. 1–2 
Annual event at Treasures Antiques featuring raffles, entertainment, and support for Kitty Angels, a local cat rescue.
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