FEATURED EVENT

AUGUST 12

Woods, Water and Wildlife Festival > This day-long celebration of the great outdoors is a chance for families to have fun, explore and learn about the natural world together and features fun and educational outdoor activities. Take a hayride to the river, observe and learn about NH wildlife, explore the corn maze, take a discovery walk, watch demonstrations of traditional skills, try your hand at fishing, do crafts with your kids and more. $5-$10. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Branch Hill Farm, 307 Applebee Rd., Milton Mills. (603) 473-2020; mmrgnh.org

AUGUST 18-20

White Mountain Boogie n’ Blues Festival >

With two decades of festival sand and a bevy of national blues preservation awards under its belt, this boogiefest is not to be missed. This year’s lineup includes Memphis Lightning, Kenny Neal and so many more. To really dive into the festival experience, rent a campsite on the Boogie’s sprawling White Mountains grounds. $75-$110. Times vary, Sugar Shack Campground, NH Route 175, North Thornton. (603) 726-3867; whitemountainboogie.com

AUGUST 18-20

Cornish Fair > Since 1950, the Cornish Fair remains a traditional, family-friendly, educational, agricultural fair offering fruits and vegetable exhibits, horse and oxen pulling, 4-H, crafts, children’s activities, live entertainment, vendors, amusement rides and more. The Cornish Fair is also home to the largest dairy show in all of New Hampshire, and remains committed to the education and sustainability of the agriculture industry. This year’s theme is “Sunflowers.” Prices and times TBA, 294 Town House Rd., Cornish. (603) 675-5426; cornishfair.org

AUGUST 25-26

North Country Moose Festival > Head to Colebrook the weekend before Labor Day to celebrate all things “moose.” This year’s festivities include live music, arts and crafts vendors, horse and wagon rides, and rumor has it, there is even a moose-calling contest. There will also be a dog show, maple syrup tasting contest and the classic car show. Bring the whole family to this old-time fun event that showcases the many diverse talents and services in the North Country. Free. Friday 3 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Downtown Main Street, Colebrook. (603) 237-8939; mygonorth.com

AUGUST 26

Gate City Brewfest > As summer starts winding down, head to Nashua for one last beer-fueled hurrah. An extensive beer list, live music, a corn hole tournament and more are on tap. The corn holers emerging victorious at the end of the day win a prize package including Red Sox tickets and a Boston hotel stay, so act fast to qualify your team at one of the few remaining preliminary matches. $15-$70. 1 to 5 p.m., Holman Stadium, 67 Amherst St., Nashua. gatecitybrewfestnh.com

SPORTS & RECREATION

AUGUST 26

AutoFair NH 10 Miler > Run 10 miles. Eat local pizza. Attend after-party. Repeat? This event takes runners on a near-half-marathon run around the perimeter of Massabesic Lake, then rewards them with pizza from Pittsfield-based Russian Crust and free post-race beer. $35-$120. 8 a.m., Massabesic Lake, 1 Londonderry Tpke., Manchester. (603) 4881186; millenniumrunning.com

ARTS & MUSIC

AUGUST 10-12

Manchester Film Festival 2023 > Featuring animation night, New England comedy night and audience choice night, the Manchester Film Festival brings a love of the silver screen to the Queen City. $10. 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, The Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester. (603) 668-5588; palacetheatre.org

AUGUST 25

The Smashing Pumpkins > Check out one of alt rock’s most beloved bands at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, with Interpol and Rival Sons opening. $45-$65. 6:30 p.m., Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Ln., Gilford. (603) 293-4700; banknhpavilion.com