SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
SALEM: Holiday Pops with Singalong and Special Guest
Featuring your favorite holiday music, from Sleigh Ride to the Messiah, the concert offers something for everyone, young and old. Just when the music is at its merriest, a mysterious friend from far, far north makes a surprise appearance, delighting young and old alike.
2 p.m., Seifert Performing Arts Center, 44 Geremonty Drive
Cost: $35 for adults, $30 for seniors, $10 for students, $5 for Salem students
Info: 603-785-8770 / www.nhphil.org
MANCHESTER: Ballet Misha Presents The Nutcracker 2025
Ballet Misha returns with their award-winning production of a Christmas tradition, with a cast of over 100 dancers plus stunning choreography, costumes and sets.
11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dana Center, 100 Saint Anselm Drive
Cost: $30-$35
Info/tickets: 603-641-7700 / www.anselm.edu
MANCHESTER: A Sinatra Christmas with Rich Di Mare and the Ron Poster Trio
Join for a Frank Sinatra Christmas Special brimming with fan favorites, including “Jingle Bells” & “White Christmas”, (“I’ll Be Home for Christmas”), (“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”), (“Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”).
1 p.m., Rex Theatre, 23 Amherst Street
Cost: $34-$40
Info/tickets: 603-668-5588 / www.rextheatre.org
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22
KINGSTON: Walking at Chase Field
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Join Michelle and walk around the track at Chase Field. This is a casual group where anyone can join at any time. All are welcome.
8-9 a.m., Chase Field, Chase Street
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
DERRY: Hot Chocolate Open House
Stop by for a cup of hot chocolate and cookies to to ward off the winter chill and get into the holiday spirit. No registration required.
9 a.m. — 3 p.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Info: 603-434-8866 / www.mgccderrynh.org
HAMPSTEAD: Preschool Storytime
Mondays
This story time session features themed stories and crafts. No registration required.
9:30-10:30 a.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
KINGSTON: 123 Come Play with Me (Ages 0-3)
Mondays
A drop-in unstructured open play group.
9:30-10:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Aerobic Exercise
Monday & Wednesday
Join others for fun light aerobic exercise while following an instructional DVD.
9:30-10:30 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
SALEM: Play Group (Ages 3 months — 3 years)
9:30-11:30 a.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main Street
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
Questions? Christina: Email: creedy@kelleylibrary.org
EAST KINGSTON: Sensory Play Date
Sensory time for toddlers and preschoolers.
10 a.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Mah Jongg
Mondays
Community members are welcome to come play. No registration required.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
PELHAM: Tinker Tots Playtime (Ages 1-4)
Mondays
Join for sensory exploration. Sensory play is any activity that stimulates the senses and helps develop cognitive skills.
10 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
ATKINSON: Mother Goose (Ages 0-3)
Mondays
Join for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs modeling after the Mother Goose curriculum.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PELHAM: Stretch
Mondays & Wednesdays
Keep yourself limber and tones with this stretch class. Bring your own mat.
10:15 a.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Cost: $2 donation recommended
Register: 603-635-3800
Info: https://shorturl.at/D7ECw
KINGSTON: Music and Movement
Mondays
Spring into action and bring your little ones to move, sing, and shake a tambourine or bells.
10:30-11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
WINDHAM: Toddler Storytime (Ages 18 months — 3 years)
Mondays
Join for stories, songs, games and more. No registration required.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
ATKINSON: Preschool Storytime (Babies/Toddlers)
Mondays
Building toys for toddlers will be out in the meeting room as well as other toys in the Children’s Room such as coloring, Lego table, train table, kitchen set and more.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Info: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Gentle Yoga
Mondays & Wednesdays
Bring a mat, a strap, and a tennis ball if you have one.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
ATKINSON: Craft, Paint & Color
Mondays
Come unwind, de-stress and create every week. Individuals come together to dabble in painting, coloring or creative crafts using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and pencil. Individuals bring their own supplies and work on canvas, wood, sketchpads and coloring books.
12:30-2:30 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
KINGSTON: Cookbook Club Cookie Swap
12:30-1:30 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
LONDONDERRY: Line Dancing for Beginners
Mondays
12:30-1:30 p.m., Londonderry Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Road
Cost: $4 per class, pay as you go
Register: 603-432-8554
PLAISTOW: Senior Trip to Stillwells
Seniors are invited to enjoy a holiday ice cream sundae or your favorite flavor of ice cream, Christmas-themed games and prizes. Free of charge; space is limited.
12:30-2 p.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Must register: 603-382-9276
Info: www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
EAST KINGSTON: Knit Wits
1 p.m., East Kingston Public Library, 47 Maplevale Road
Info: 603-642-8333 / www.eastkingstonlibrary.org
DERRY: Cozy Cups and Murder Book Club
Cozy mysteries, also referred to as “cosy mysteries” or “cozies”, are a sub-genre of crime fiction in which sex and violence occur offstage, the detective is an amateur sleuth, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially-intimate community.
2-3 p.m., Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Info: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
SALEM: Video Training and Editing
Mondays
Tom from SCTV and Bob Hansen, our computer solutions volunteer, show you how to digitize and edit your old VHS tapes. Archive your family media for future generations. Meetings are held by appointment only the first 4 Mondays of the month.
2-3 p.m., Ingram Senior Center, 1 Sally Sweets Way
Register: www.salemnh.myrec.com
Info: 603-890-2190 / www.townofsalemnh.gov
PELHAM: Teen Time (Grades 6-12)
Join to make a polar bear snow globe.
2:30 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Monday Makerspace (Ages 8-14)
Maker Monday is your space to dive into hands-on projects that spark imagination and innovation.
3:30-4:30 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
LONDONDERRY: Children’s Cupcake Decorating (Ages 5+)
Come decorate a fun gnome cupcake. Cupcakes, frosting, and decorations will be provided, and staff will be available to assist children.
4-4:45 p.m., Leach Library, 276 Mammoth Road
Registration required: 603-432-1132 / www.londonderrynh.gov/leach-library
KINGSTON: Open Meditation
Mondays
Join a group to meditate and eliminate thoughts that may be causing stress. Experience needed.
6-7 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PLAISTOW: Mellow Monday Evening Yoga
Mondays
This yoga series is a gentle yoga featuring a focus on slow, steady movements and conscious breathing. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and be sure to bring a mat and water.
6-7 p.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 per class
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SANDOWN: Where Dragons Dream Book Club (Adult)
The ultimate fantasy book club for readers who crave magic, mythical beasts, and richly woven worlds. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler of epic sagas or just opening your first enchanted tome, this is your portal to unforgettable adventures.
6-7:30 p.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
DERRY: Science Book Group (Online)
December’s book is “Ocean: Earth’s Last Wilderness” by David Attenborough.
6:30-7:30 p.m., via Zoom, Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway
Register for link: 603-432-6140 / www.derrypl.org
HAMPSTEAD: Women’s Circle
6:30-8 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23
PLAISTOW: Christmas Party
Enjoy festive party foods, a visit and story by Mrs. Claus, ugly sweater contest, door prizes, raffle, and more.
9-11 a.m., Vic Geary Senior Center, 18 Greenough Road
Must register: 603-382-9276
Info: www.vicgearyseniordropincenter.org
HAMPSTEAD: Thrift Shop Open
Tuesdays & Saturdays
The shop features good quality, clean, gently used seasonal clothing for men, women and children. In addition, there is a small selection of household and seasonal items.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive
Info: 603-329-6411 / www.hampsteadlibrary.org
DERRY: Crafts with Carmen (Grades K-4)
Join to make Christmas crafts. Caregivers must be present.
9:30-11 a.m., Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway
Registration required: 603-434-8866 / www.mgccderrynh.org
HAMPSTEAD: Free Mobile Meals
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Weekly menus are posted on Monday morning. Any changes to the schedule will be posted at www.hknh.org.
9:45 a.m., Emerson Village (available in clubhouse after)
No registration required.
Info/questions? 603-339-3731 / www.hknh.org
EAST HAMPSTEAD: Free Mobile Meals
Tuesdays & Thursdays (No meals on Dec. 25)
Weekly menus are posted on Monday morning. Any changes to the schedule will be posted at www.hknh.org.
10-10:30 a.m., East Hampstead Village (Lewis Lane, in front of laundry building
No registration required.
Info/questions? 603-339-3731 / www.hknh.org
KINGSTON: Bone Builders
Tuesday & Thursday
Gentle weight bearing exercise.
10-11 a.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Registration required: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Hobby Haven
Tuesdays
What’s your hobby? Crochet, coloring, diamond painting, or whatever. Join a great group of people and have fun.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
NEWTON: Family Storytime
Tuesdays
Families are invited to join for children’s stories, activities, and songs.
10 a.m., Gale Library, 16 South Main Street
Info: www.newton-nh.gov/gale-library
Questions? 603-382-4691
PELHAM: Whist
Tuesdays
This game is played with four players who play in partnerships.
10 a.m., Hobbs Community Center, 8 Nashua Road
Register: 603-635-3800
Info: https://shorturl.at/D7ECw
PLAISTOW: Wiggles and Giggles Storytime (Ages 0-walking)
Tuesdays (no program Dec. 30)
Join Miss Jenn for a morning of giggles, wiggles, stories and songs. No registration required.
10-10:30 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Info: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
SALEM: Bone Builders
Tuesdays
Bone Builders is currently full and there is no wait list.
10-11 a.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main Street
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
SANDOWN: Story Time (Ages 3+)
Tuesdays
Join the fun with stories, songs, puppets and more.
10-11 a.m., Sandown Public Library, 305 Main Street
Register: 603-887-3428 / www.sandownlibrary.us
ATKINSON: Bitty Books (Ages 3-6)
Tuesdays, through Dec. 23
Join for itty bitty stories, rhymes, finger plays or songs and simple crafts.
10:15-10:45 a.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
PELHAM: Story Time (Ages 5 and under)
Tuesdays
Join for stories, dancing, and songs. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program.
10:15 a.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
PLAISTOW: Chair Yoga with Linda
Tuesdays
This class is appropriate for all levels of ability. It is a safe way to stretch, to increase strength, and to improve flexibility.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street
Cost: $5 per class
Register: 603-382-6011 / www.plaistowlibrary.com
WINDHAM: Toddler Storytime (Ages 18 months — 3 years)
Mondays
Join for stories, songs, games and more. No registration required.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Nesmith Library, 8 Fellows Road
Info: 603-432-7154 / www.nesmithlibrary.org
LONDONDERRY: Free Mobile Meals
Tuesdays & Thursdays (No meals on Dec. 25)
Weekly menus are posted on Monday morning. Any changes to the schedule will be posted at www.hknh.org.
11:15-11:45 a.m., Leach Library parking lot, 276 Mammoth Road
No registration required.
Info/questions? 603-339-3731 / www.hknh.org
DERRY: Free Mobile Meals
Tuesdays & Thursdays (No meals on Dec. 25)
Weekly menus are posted on Monday morning. Any changes to the schedule will be posted at www.hknh.org.
12-12:30 p.m., Abbott Court (parking lot behind apartments)
No registration required.
Info/questions? 603-339-3731 / www.hknh.org
LONDONDERRY: Bingo
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
12:15-2 p.m., Londonderry Senior Center, 535 Mammoth RoadCost: .50 per card
Info: 603-432-8554
DERRY: Free Mobile Meals
Tuesdays & Thursdays (No meals on Dec. 25)
Weekly menus are posted on Monday morning. Any changes to the schedule will be posted at www.hknh.org.
12:45-1:15 p.m., Fairway Apartments (near clubhouse)
No registration required.
Info/questions? 603-339-3731 / www.hknh.org
KINGSTON: Knitting Group
Bring your project and enjoy an afternoon of social knitting.
1-2:30 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Be Calm and Listen On
Tuesdays
Bring your project and enjoy an afternoon of social knitting.
1:15-1:45 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
PELHAM: Snack Attack (Grades 6-12)
Swing by after school to refuel with delicious snacks, hang out with friends, and discover that libraries are so much more than just books. It’s a snacking paradise you won’t want to miss.
2:30-3:30 p.m., Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green
Info: 603-635-7581 / www.pelhampubliclibrary.org
KINGSTON: Chess
Tuesdays
Come and play with friends. Fun for all ages.
3-5 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
KINGSTON: Mystery Book Club
Meet to discuss “The 7-1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” by Stuart Turton.
4-5 p.m., Kingston Community Library, 2 Library Lane
Info: 603-642-3521 / www.kingston-library.org
ATKINSON: Italian Conversations Study Group
Tuesdays
This adult study group focuses on practicing speaking Italian by helping each other through shared resources, various activities and games.
4:30-5:15 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
ATKINSON: Kids Christmas Movie Night
Get ready for a magical evening filled with holiday cheer, crafts, dinner and more. This is a drop-off event; parents welcome but not required to stay.
5-8 p.m., Atkinson Congregational Church, 101 Main Street
Cost: Free; donations appreciated
Register: 603-362-5519 / www.atkinsoncc.org
ATKINSON: Film Enthusiast Club
Meet to discuss “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”.
6-7:45 p.m., Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave.
Register: 603-362-5234 / www.kimballlibrary.com
DANVILLE: Knitting and Handcrafting Club
Tuesdays
Bring your latest project and come chat with with other crafters. This is not an instructional group but members are often willing to share a little advice to get you started.
6 p.m., Colby Memorial Library, 7 Colby Road
Info: 603-382-6733 / www.colbymemoriallibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Forty-fives Card Game
Tuesdays
6 p.m., Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street
Info: 603-329-6985 / www.hampsteaducc.org
SALEM: Adult Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 18+)
Tuesdays
Adventure will start at 1st level. Reach out to Ben (bmaynard@kelleylibrary.org) with any questions.
6-8 p.m., Kelley Library, 234 Main Street
Info: 603-898-7064 / www.kelleylibrary.org
HAMPSTEAD: Alcoholics Anonymous
Tuesdays
7 p.m., Hampstead Congressional Church, 61 Main Street
Info: www.hampsteaducc.org