This page serves as a resource for discovering the vibrant array of activities happening year-round in our community. From seasonal festivals, to cultural staples like our various farmers markets, to outdoor adventures and myriad craft fairs – there’s always something exciting on the horizon.
Be sure to check out our Facebook Events, where you’ll find information on the Sugar River Social of the month. This series of monthly events encourages the community to come together to connect, unwind, and share entertaining experiences. They aim to serve as a cornerstone of our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie while showcasing the best of what Sugar River Region has to offer. Join us in celebrating the unique charm and vitality of our beloved area.
If you are interested in hosting or sponsoring a future social event, please send us an email at admin@sugarriverregion.org. We would be happy to work with you!
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Location: Claremont
Date details: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Start date: 12/31/2024
End date: 12/31/2024
Celebrate the New Year at Claremont's First Night, a free community event hosted by the Arrowhead Recreation Area, Claremont Parks and Recreation, Meyer Maple Lanes, and local businesses. Starting at 6:00 PM, activities will take place at Arrowhead Lodge, the Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, and Meyer Maple Lanes. Sponsored by the Claremont-Sugar River Rotary, all activities are free with a First Night Button, available for just $1 at locations citywide.Location: Claremont
Date details: Exhibit will be open from Sept. 27 to Nov. 18 during the Claremont Opera House event times and by appointment. The public opening reception on Sept 27 will be from 5:30 to 7 pm.
Start date: 09/27/2024
End date: 11/18/2024
Acclaimed documentary and portrait photographer Deanna Meadow Fitch will present her latest photography series, We Live by the Seasons, at the Claremont Opera House Atrium Gallery. The exhibit, inspired by Fitch’s deep connection to her family’s tenth-generation farm in Cornish, N.H., captures the timeless beauty and rhythm of rural life. Influenced by photographers Jack Leigh and Walker Evans, Fitch’s work evokes a sense of nostalgia and highlights the relationship between nature, family, and tradition.Location: Cornish
Date details: Begins at 10 am and ends at 4:30 pm.
Start date: 09/28/2024
End date: 09/28/2024
Hosted by Saint Gaudens National Historic Park, this free annual event celebrates sculpture and the arts on National Public Lands Day. Highlights this year will include a concert by the Villalobos Brothers at 10am, area sculptures demonstrating their process between 11am and 4pm, and special activities throughout the day.Date details: 12 pm - 3 pm
Start date: 10/12/2024
End date: 10/12/2024
Join us for the first-ever Rail Trail Rendezvous! Start your journey from Newport or Claremont along the scenic Sugar River Rail Trail, ending in an afternoon celebration at Protectworth Brewing. Walk, run, bike, or ride ATVs. Enjoy yard games, food trucks, and live music starting at noon. The event is free, but registration is encouraged for planning. Shuttle services will be available to return participants to their starting points, and limited parking is provided for non-participants. Family-friendly and will proceed rain or shine!Location: Cornish
Date details: Event starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 9:30 pm. See website for more schedule details and registrations.
Start date: 09/07/2024
End date: 09/07/2024
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Park will be hosting the Annual Star Party on Saturday, September 7 in partnership with the Springfield Telescope Makers and Sullivan County Conservation District. This is a free event and includes programs like a ranger-led hike at 6pm, family-friendly nature walks at 7pm and 8:30pm, and the opportunity to view the night sky with telescopes.Date details: 10 am - 4 pm at participating farms across the county.
Start date: 09/28/2024
End date: 09/28/2024
Experience a sampling of local farms, products and activities at the Sullivan County Farm Day on September 28th, 10 am - 4pm. Participating farms are offering an open house at their locations throughout the county. You will be able to meet animals, taste local foods, watch demonstrations, tour various operations and enjoy other farm specific activities.Location: Washington
Date details: July through Labor Day from 10am - 2pm
Start date: 07/06/2024
End date: 08/24/2024
The Washington Historical Society Museum and Barn at 100 Halfmoon Pond Road are open every Saturday July through Labor Day from 10am - 2pm. No admission cost. Come see and learn about Washington's 250 years of history.Location: Acworth
Date details: 11:00 am to dusk
Start date: 06/29/2024
End date: 06/29/2024
Located in the charm of downtown Acworth, the Acworth Village Store hosts their annual Music Fest and barbecue! This year there will be plenty of talented and entertaining bands and artists to see. Come for the refreshments, live music, good food, fun crafts, and a great time!Location: Charlestown
Date details: See Facebook for daily schedules.
Start date: 05/22/2024
End date: 05/29/2024
The fourth annual Original New England Primitive Rendezvous at the Fort at No. 4 celebrates the lifestyles and traditions of early American pioneers, fur trappers, and Native Americans. Participants and historical re-enactors don period attire and engage in traditional activities. Come see and experience firsthand life on the colonial frontier through guided tours, demonstrations, and special events like the Primitive Rendezvous!Location: Claremont
Date details: First grade & Younger - 9:30 am Second grade & Up - 10:30 am
Start date: 03/30/2024
End date: 03/30/2024
Hosted by the Claremont Parks and Recreation Department and Community Center at Arrowhead Recreation Area, the Claremont Easter Egg Hunt is a fun-filled morning for everyone! Kiddos second grade and younger get to look for all the hidden eggs that Mr. Easter Bunny himself came to hide. He will be availible for pictures as well! Free entry.