New Hampshire Christmas 2026

Top Events Across New Hampshire

Find the best Christmas events across New Hampshire this year!

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   Charles Dickens': A Christmas Carol Manchester

   Classic holiday tale with live orchestra and special effects

2. 2
   Santa's Christmas at Charmingfare Farm Candia

   Horse-drawn or tractor train rides to visit Santa and live reindeer.

3. 3
   Town Tree Lighting Ceremony Pepperell

   Santa's arrival via fire truck

4. 4
   Nashua Winter Stroll Nashua

   Nashua's holiday kickoff with live performances, Santa, and a tree lighting.

5. 5
   Dunstable's Journey & Jinglefest Dunstable

   Community-wide holiday celebration with diverse activities

6. 6
   Capital Jazz Orchestra: Holiday Pops Concord

   Big band holiday favorites and seasonal jazz classics in an intimate setting.

7. 7
   Gift of Lights Loudon

   Two-mile drive-thru featuring over 3 million twinkling lights and glowing tunnels.

8. 8
   Holiday Show in the Capital City Derry

   Juried artisan market with 135 New England exhibitors and Santa.

9. 9
   The Holiday Shoppes at Tuscan Village Salem

   Holiday market featuring over 50 local crafters, artisans, and festive dining.

10. 10
    Somersworth Holiday Craft Fair Somersworth

    Over 100 New England crafters at a large holiday fair.

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    Christmas by the Sea Ogunquit

    Coastal New England holiday festival celebrating its 40th anniversary.

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    Dover Holiday Parade Dover

    Downtown parade featuring creative floats, marching groups, and holiday appearances.

13. 13
    Rochester Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Rochester

    Features caroling, dance performances, cookie decorating, and a visit with Santa.

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    Wolfeboro Festival of Trees Wolfeboro

    Over 90 creatively decorated trees displayed across two museum floors.

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    Amherst German Christmas Market Amherst

    European-inspired German Christmas market with over 100 vendors