The Gift of Lights Nov.-Jan. Two million LED lights and hundreds of Christmas light displays at NH Motor Speedway. 1122 Rte. 106, Loudon. nhms.com
GIFT OF LIGHTS
Christmas at the Castle Nov. 19 & 20 and 25-27, 2022
Tour historic Lucknow Mansion, elegantly decorated for the holidays. 603-476-5900 or castleintheclouds.org
Celebrate Laconia Lights Festival November 27 Parade, City on the Lakes Holiday Walk (trees), coloring contest, decorating contest and more for 2022. celebratelaconia.org
POND HOCKEY CLASSIC
Merry, Merry Canterbury December weekends at Canterbury Shaker Village. More information at shakers.org New England Pond Hockey Classic February 3-5, 2023 3 days of competition on Lake Winnipesaukee’s frozen Meredith Bay. Free for spectators. pondhockeyclassic.com 20th Annual Ice Harvest & Winter Carnival
February, 2023 11 am-3 pm At the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village. More information at 603-323-7591 or remickmuseum.org
Alton Winter Carnival February, 2023 10 am–3 pm in Alton Bay. Chowderfest, sleigh rides, music, games, and much more. Free admission. REMICK MUSEUM
World Championship Sled Dog Derby February, 2023 $20,000 purse. Information and details online at lrsdc.org
Squam Lakes Association’s Winter Fest February, 2023 Chilli Cookoff; skating, pond hockey, X-Country skiing, sledding, bonfires & more. 603-968-7336 or squamlakes.org
43rd Great Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby
CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE
February 11 & 12, 2023 Popular 2-day regional event. Over $60,000 in prizes. For information, call 603-279-7600 or meredithrotary.org
Maple Sugaring Weekend March, 2023 Events and tours throughout the Lakes Region. lakesregion.org for more information New England Sled Dog Club The NESDC sponsors events throughout the region. Information & schedule at nesdc.org
LAKES REGION SLED DOG CLUB
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For information on year round events and activities, visit lakesregion.org or call 603-286-8008 (local) or 1-800-60-LAKES (toll-free)