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 sleigh ride to the North Pole

3. 3
   Town Tree Lighting Ceremony Pepperell

   Santa's arrival via fire truck

4. 4
   David Benoit's Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown Washington DC

   Live jazz tribute to "A Charlie Brown Christmas" soundtrack

5. 5
   Nashua Winter Stroll Nashua

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

6. 6
   Dunstable's Journey & Jinglefest Dunstable

   Community-wide holiday celebration with diverse activities

7. 7
   Capital Jazz Orchestra: Holiday Pops Concord

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

8. 8
   Gift of Lights Loudon

   2.5-mile drive-thru light show at a speedway

9. 9
   Holiday Show in the Capital City Derry

   Juried artisan market with 135 New England exhibitors and Santa.

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.

12. 12
    Dover Holiday Parade Dover

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

13. 13
    Rochester Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Rochester

    Annual holiday tree lighting ceremony with Santa and caroling.

14. 14
    Christmas in Strafford Strafford

    Town-wide artisan homes and studios open for holiday shopping.

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    Wolfeboro Festival of Trees Wolfeboro

    Over 90 creatively decorated trees displayed across two museum floors.