EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

 

The Runaway Pumpkin 5K/10K Run/Walk @9am at Opechee Park

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Pumpkin Displays

Main St Pumpkin Stroll...explore local downtown business. 

Rotary Park School Pumpkins Display. 

Visit the Bank of NH DigiBooth in Rotary Park to take a fun photo to commemorate the 2022 NH Pumpkin Festival!

Sponsored by Bank of New Hampshire

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PumpCANALly on Canal Street

featuring Children's Programs, Kids Games, Face Painting, Coloring Activities, Exhibits & More

Sponsored by Piedmont Print & Frame, Service Credit Union & XFinity Comcast

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Hanover Street Happenings

featuring Axe Throwing, Pumpkin Bowling, Trading Faces face painting, kids novelties by Hibbert Enterprises, Kids Games & More

Sponsored by Irwin Automotive Group & Citizens Bank

   Experience the all new Rock N Roll Racing 

    Presented by State Farm, Mike Testa Agent & Lake City Autobody

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The Great New England Craft & Artisan Show Learn More

 

Pumpkin Cornhole Palooza Tournament

Get in the game! Click Here to pre-register your team of TWO.

Tournament will take place on Beacon St W in front of the Hector's Spirit Stage with outdoor dining & live music. Sponsored by the Sunshine Initiative / Prizes Donated by L.L.Bean

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Live Music

Rotary Park Bandstand on Beacon St E

Hector's Spirit Stage on Beacon St W

Performances by Where's Adam & Performers on the Go

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Children's Costume Parade at 1pm

Gather at the 104.9 FM Tent in front of the Belknap Mill

Sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank

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KID'S ZONE featuring Kid's Climbing Wall & Inflatable Fun

Sponsored by Vertical Entertainment

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THE CAKE Theatre in Veterans Sq

Recycled Percussion will take the stage during the festival along with a costume contest & more! Get your tickets to RECYCLED PERCUSSION REDONKULOUS Friday 10/28 @ 7pm, Saturday 10/29 @ 2pm & 7pm. BUY TIX

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Colonial Theatre on Main Street

A Spooktacular weekend filled with family friendly Halloween movies

Ghostbusters 1 Friday 10/28 @ 6:30pm

Ghostbusters 2 Friday 10/28 @ 8:30pm

Casper Saturday, 10/29 @ 3:30pm

Hocus Pocus Saturday 10/29 @ 6pm

The Addams Family Saturday 10/29 @ 8:30pm

To purchase tickets or get a Halloween Spooktacular Pass, CLICK HERE.

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Explore the Streets of Downtown Laconia

Discover the charm of local retailers & the taste of delicious foods and the revitalization of this community. Experience live entertainment, street performers including Doug the Devil Stick Man & Magic Man DaSean Greene. Take a photo with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile between 12-6pm!

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Historic Train Station in Veterans Square

featuring Hobo Pumpkin Train Rides at 11am, Noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm LEARN MORE

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Drop in at the Laconia Library

Pumpkin Fest Storytime 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Join in the fun with a special pumpkin-themed storytime for birth to 6-year-olds in the Selig Storytime Room! Enjoy a little bit of song & dance, along with some fun stories & a pumpkin craft! Stay and play a while in theChildren's Room!

 

Pumpkin Fest Family Craft: Mini Pumpkin Painting 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Pumpkin Festivities continue with a fun afternoon craft! Take a break inside the cozy library and join us in the Selig Storytime Room for an easy painting craft decorating mini foam pumpkins to take home and enjoy throughout the spooky season! Supplies are limited to 30 people for this program. Best for ages 3-12.

 

Fun Food Trucks & Delicious Food Vendors

featuring Meet & Eat, East Coast FlightNOBL Beverages, Friends 4 OBA "asian fusion", Beans & Greens "taco truck", Winni Wagon, 405 Pub & Grill, Canterbury Kettle Corn, Mak'n Ends Meat, Fat Daddy's, Better Days Donuts, Jackson Effie Coffee Cabin, Gina's Greek Gyros & Gina's Eatery, Pat's Cider Donuts, Kids Stuff Amusement, Richie's Slushies, Nutmeg Concessions, PJs Fine Foods, Smoke Shack BBQ, & More

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Jack-o-Lantern Lighting Begins at 4:45 pm

Sun Sets at 5:41pm

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Zombie Walk at 6:30pm

Get your Zombie on! Show off your Zombie Garb. Join 104.9fm The Hawk in front of Defiant Records & Craft Beer for a little Thriller. Stroll over & meet some of the lurkers, creepers, geeks, monsters or roamers to join the walk! With a Special Appearance By... The Wicked Witches of the Lakes Region

Sponsored by Granite State Credit Union

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Pumpkin Dump Derby Begins at 7:15pm