FREE Jackson Village Park Snow Sculpting Competition 1/24 – 1/26!
The Snow Sculpting Competition is back at Jackson Village Park this year with at least 12 teams sculpting nature’s snow into the most exciting forms!...Read More
Recycle, Reuse and Repurpose. Check out these new uses for old things.
I love recycling. I get such a thrill from using “this” item for “that” when it’s supposed to be used for “that other thing”. More...Read More
Issues with discipline, setting limits, encouragement and more? FREE Parenting Workshops at Families First.
You know how they say that kids don’t come with a manual? That’s not altogether true. Families First programs are about as “hands-on manual” as...Read More
Holiday House Guided Tours at Strawberry Banke 12/26-12/31!
I’m all for staying in my pajamas and relaxing with family over the holidays. But there comes a time when everyone gets a little stir...Read More
School’s out! 5 Super-fun activities to do over winter vacation week!
You have a plan for next week? Ugh, me neither. With the chaos of the impending holidays, planning Christmas Vacation activities always seem to slip...Read More
It’s magical! Encore of Lights at Charmingfare Farm 12/27-12/29!
Just because Christmas is over doesn’t mean life goes back to normal right away! Charmingfare Farm is a popular place to visit with families looking...Read More
Hooray for 2020! Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve with your family!
As 2019 comes to a close and 2020 begins, it calls for a celebration! You and your family deserve to put on your party hats,...Read More
Staying in for New Year’s Eve? Ideas for family fun!
If heading out for New Year’s Eve isn’t your thing, or maybe all your party invites were lost in the mail (*looks inside echoing mailbox*),...Read More
New Year’s Eve firework display schedules. No need to stay up ‘til midnight!
Many local communities are ringing in 2020 with early family celebrations, phew! With these kid-friendly schedules, you can still welcome the New Year and be...Read More
2021 Holiday Tipping Guide: Who do you tip and how much is appropriate?
It’s the most confusing time of year for me — holiday tip time! How much is too little, too much, not needed or not allowed!...Read More
8 Memorable Christmas Traditions to start with your family this year!
My daughter came home one December day with a ceramic pickle and was all, “OK, let’s get this on the Christmas tree!” That tradition started...Read More
Hosting holiday house guests? An easy and stress-free “How-To” prep for your merry visitors.
Ding dong! The guests have arrived! Being a great host is a big job, but it doesn’t mean you have to expend a super human...Read More
Inexpensive holiday gift ideas for friends and family. Check and check.
We all have friends and neighbors who we’d love to shower with holiday pressies, but buying gifts for everyone in our lives can be expensive!...Read More
Public skate schedule at Churchill Rink at Jackson’s Landing!
Churchill Rink at Jackson’s Landing in Durham is open for the 2019-2020 season! Owned by the Town of Durham, NH, the facility is open to...Read More
Santa’s Workshop at Smolak Farms open weekends in December. FREE!
On weekends in December through December 21, our barn plays host to Santa and some of his helpers! The atmosphere is relaxed as guests come...Read More
The Christmas Dove. It’s like a ride through the holidays. Only FREE!
The Christmas Dove is a retail holiday store, but it might as well be a winter wonderland ride at Disneyland, only with free admission! The...Read More
Charmingfare Farm’s Lighted Winter Wonderland AND Santa’s Big Party in December!
Experience the magic of Christmas when you visit Charmingfare Farm this holiday season! At the Lighted Winter Wonderland and Santa’s Big Party you’ll travel through...Read More
SKC’s 2019 Gingerbread Houses Guide– where to SEE them and MAKE them on the seacoast!
Nothing says Christmas holidays like gingerbread houses! The artistry, the creativity, the sugar! Check out where you can see, make, and marvel at gingerbread houses...Read More
Wentworth By The Sea’s annual “Illumination” Tuesday 12/6 at 5pm!
Join us to officially welcome the holiday season! You won’t want to miss our annual illumination this year on Tuesday Dec 6th @ 5 p.m....Read More
2019 Seacoast Holiday Parade Guide: Find one marching near you!
The seacoast is ready to celebrate the winter holidays and several towns are kicking off the season with a Santa parade and other festive activities....Read More
Best ever Black Friday Shopping Tips: Get the bargains, keep your sanity.
We’ve all heard about the crazy deals shoppers can score on Black Friday, but all the hype can be intimidating! Here are some tips to...Read More
DVR Alert! Find all your favorites on our 2019 Holiday TV & Movie Guide.
Looking for a cute holiday special on television for the kids? See the season line-up below and get your DVR ready to record your favorites....Read More
Cut your own tree and more holiday fun at “Christmas Tree Spree” at Charmingfare Farm!
Let’s face it, its no fun going to the gas station parking lot to pick out your tree. So Charmingfare wants to make getting a...Read More
Strawbery Banke’s Labrie Family Skate outdoor skating opens Friday 11/29!
The Labrie Family Skating Rink will open on Friday, November 29! This is an outdoor, seasonal ice skating rink on the grounds of Strawbery Banke...Read More
Ultimate 2.5-mile drive-thru light show at NH Motor Speedway Gift of Lights runs through 1/5!
Have you ever gone driving around town with your family looking for the best holiday lights displays? There’s something about the magic of tons of...Read More
Super fun kids’ Thanksgiving crafts to keep them busy on Turkey Day.
Need some time to baste the turkey and set the table without the kids running about the kitchen? Check out these super cute Thanksgiving crafts...Read More
Seacoast NH “Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree” Directory. Let’s do this!
Want to get all authentic this holiday and cut your own tree? Southern New Hampshire has quite a few farms that offer that classic experience!...Read More
Headed out for the holidays? Tips for traveling with your kids!
Traveling with little ones? The thought of plane rides or long car rides with two young ones gives me so much anxiety, but my husband...Read More
The best 9 tips for a stress-free Thanksgiving. Written by a mom.
Hey, put down that Halloween candy. You ready for Thanksgiving? Holidays that center around food are squarely in my wheelhouse, but man are they a...Read More
Enjoy an “Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving on the Farm” at the NH Farm Museum 11/23!
It was our own New Hampshire native Sarah Josepha Hale, Editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book, who persuaded President Lincoln to declare the fourth Thursday in...Read More
