The Lakeport Opera House is in the heart of the Lakes Region on Lake Winnipesaukee. Nestled between two beautiful lakes and spectacular mountains, it is an elite venue offering a blend of high-end style and historic charm. We offer live musical concerts and performances, theatre productions, comedy, and other community-focused events. This 140-year-old building has […]
Get ready for our 3rd Annual Franklin Animal Shelter Bowl-A-Thon! Register your team of four players to join in this fun evening event on December 6th at Funspot in Laconia, New Hampshire. Your team will play two strings of bowling: one Candlepin and one Ten Pin, with members of the team playing alternating frames. Registration […]
Interested in the natural beauty of the season? Join us as we craft yule logs and beautiful ornaments using nature’s bounty. Yule logs were traditionally decorated and burned at celebrations of the Winter Solstice. Today they’re often used as holiday decorations signifying the season of lights. Decorate your own yule log and other nature ornaments […]
Join us to learn the basics of needle felting, and create your own festive ball-style wool ornament to “deck your halls” this season. Recommended Ages: Adults Physical Demand = Entire activity is indoors and seated Cost: $30 (Non-Members); $15 for Members
Looking to shake up your holiday menu? Join Chef Colleen and learn some scrumptious new approaches to old classics! Including: a make-ahead shrimp appetizer, red wine cranberry sauce with honey, arugula salad with apple and brussels sprouts, and Latkes with spiced apple-pear sauce. Sign-up is required for this event, call or email the library to […]
Best for ages 9-18 . Make a sparkly ornament!
Dates: Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2025Location: The NASWA Resort | 1086 Weirs Blvd, Laconia, NH Celebrate the unofficial end of summer with a long weekend full of sunshine, music, and lakeside memories at our Endless Summer Bash! There’s no better way to savor Labor Day Weekend than with a stay at The NASWA Resort, right on […]
Do some early holiday shopping at this fabulous arts & crafts fair at Tanger! Some of the exhibits will include holiday gift baskets, laser crafts, skincare & soaps, surveillance birdhouses, recycled sweater mittens, handmade wooden spoons, dyed yarns, gourmet jellies/jams/dilly beans, amazing baked goods, sublimated art, various jewelry styles, wearable art, 3D toys, books with […]
Our dance nights have been wildly popular and a quick sell-out. Get your tickets now to this limited event. Costumes encouraged, but not required. This night will feature tons of country dance lessons with some freestyle, a costume contest, fall-themed cocktails, and great music. Learn from 603 Line Dance Company, one of the best line […]
Do some early holiday shopping at this fabulous arts & crafts fair at Tanger! Some of the exhibits will include holiday gift baskets, laser crafts, skincare & soaps, surveillance birdhouses, recycled sweater mittens, handmade wooden spoons, dyed yarns, gourmet jellies/jams/dilly beans, amazing baked goods, sublimated art, various jewelry styles, wearable art, 3D toys, books with […]
It is that time of year again!! Time for our annual Festival of Trees! Please use this form if you're interested in contributing to this fun-filled family fundraising event! This year's festival will take place from Friday, December 5, through Sunday, December 7. Upstairs, at the Franklin Public Library, located at 310 Central Street, directly […]
Families from across the Lakes Region are invited to enjoy a day at the museum, on us! On the first and third Saturday of every month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., explore the Belknap Mill's gallery exhibits and take part in a family-friendly craft activity, all at no cost. Fun for all ages!