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
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
Family fun at the Newburyport Fall Festival Sunday 10/13 & Monday 10/14. FREE!
Come to downtown Newburyport on Sunday & Monday of Columbus Day weekend for their annual Fall Harvest Festival! Enjoy great food, live music, and family...Read More
Up, up and away! Annual “Wings & Wheels” at Skyhaven Airport 6/1!
What a great day for those who love planes and automobiles! Held Rochester’s Skyhaven Airport, this event brings over 5,500 people together to enjoy aviation...Read More
Hampton Beach Playground– Enjoy it before the tourists arrive!
It’s sunny. It’s warm. It’s quiet. You can park right up front. Boo-yah! It’s Hampton Beach—pre-summer! But did you know Hampton Beach isn’t just a...Read More
Charmingfare Farm’s Egg-Citing Egg Hunt runs Saturdays & Sundays through Easter!
Don’t miss this Spring Time Eggs-Travaganza! Egg Hunt Particulars Each child should bring an empty egg cartons to fill with 12 eggs. Kids (2 to...Read More
School’s out! Our super fun vacation picks for Science and Nature activities!
Looking for something fun to do with the kids during school vacation? Check out our picks for some educational and healthy fun! Walking Trails (Free...Read More
Sticking around for February Break? Here are 15 Staycation Ideas for you.
No Caribbean beach vacation in your future? Me neither. No worries, because the seacoast has plenty of fun stuff right here! Check out our...Read More
FREE family outdoor fun at the WinterFest at The Farm at Eastman’s Corner 2/2!
Who loves winter? Even if you don’t, bundle up and pretend like you do! After all, you do live in the Seacoast! Let’s all celebrate...Read More
Budget-friendly! FREE admission to The Currier Museum every second Saturday of the month.
Here’s a budget friendly activity! Every second Saturday of the month, the stunningly beautiful Currier Art Museum in Manchester makes it OK for you to...Read More
Indoor “ice skating” at Seaglass in Salisbury. Only $5 including skate rental!
This is something you have to see to believe! No hats, gloves, or jackets required. Glide around on nearly 1,500 square feet of artificial ice...Read More
Too cold to play outside? Check out these local spots for indoor fun!
If you’re anything like me, I’m not into being outside in the freezing winter temps. No thank you. But that doesn’t mean the kids have...Read More
Keeping it local for April Vacation? We’ve got the BEST staycation ideas!
April vacation is here and the kids are going to be expecting some fun! We’ve drummed up a few, unique and out-of-the-box ideas that’s fun...Read More
Ready to taste-test? Your sweet tooth will love these Chocolate Factory Tours!
I’ve got a bad sweet tooth lately. Last night I had ice cream. For dinner. Two bowls. So, with all this sugar on my...Read More
Don’t miss a single thing! Summer Bucket List Must-Do’s!
It never fails. Every August 20th or so I start crying in my soup about all the stuff I *wanted* to do during the summer...Read More
Free Outdoor showing of “Inside Out” on the lawn at UNH on 7/28!
On Wednesday, July 27, the Memorial Union Building at UNH (the “MUB”) will be offering free a showing of the family-friendly movie “Inside Out” starting...Read More
Afternoon “Discovery Sails” on the ‘Piscataqua’ with the Gundalow Company!
Looking for a fun afternoon on the water? The Gundalow Company offers Discovery Sails daily* from 3:00-5:00pm through the summer. Each sail has an educational...Read More
Movie Review: “Dory” is Making a Splash — in theaters now!
Review by Dan Cournoyer Ahhhh yes, the long anticipated sequel of our beloved Finding Nemo has finally arrived. It’s about time right? Pixar has delivered...Read More
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion
The Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion is the former home of New Hampshire’s first royal governor, Benning Wentworth. The rambling, forty-room mansion which overlooks Little Harbor, is one...Read More
Fea$ible live theater! Student plays, dance and concerts all weekend long!
Seacoast youth is on fire this weekend with play productions, dance performances and piano concerts! Check out when and where to get your arts on!...Read More
Go Green! Earth Day activities happening this weekend around the seacoast.
Earth Day is on Friday, April 22 and there are plenty of activities around the seacoast this week to get you thinking about Mother Earth!...Read More
Family Volunteer Opportunity! Beach Clean-Up each month with Blue Ocean Society!
Do you have the spring cleaning bug? Start with the beautiful outdoors! Blue Ocean Society, a local non-profit dedicated to promoting awareness and conservation of...Read More
Teaching gratitude: 7 tips for writing thank-you notes with kids.
This article was originally published in the Portsmouth Herald 7/31/15. No more than 36 hours after giving my grandmother her birthday gift did I receive...Read More
Local cafés that are family friendly and just plain fun!
This article was originally published in the Portsmouth Herald 5/28/15. As an adult, going out to eat is one of my most favorite things. The...Read More
Winter Bucket List: Ideas for keeping your winter busy and fun!
I’m not a winter person. Like, at all. But since I live here and am not retiring to the sunny shores of Florida anytime soon,...Read More
$2 “Once Upon and Estuary: Groundhogs!” program Thursday 2/18!
On select Thursdays in January, February and March, check out the “Once Upon and Estuary” winter programs for 2-5 year olds at the Great Bay...Read More
New “SBFC Play & Chat” playgroup Tues/Thurs in North Hampton!
SBFC Play & Chat is a fun and welcoming environment for young children (birth to preschool age), parents and caregivers to come bond and learn...Read More
RSVP for the family overnight campout at Coppal House Farm 8/1!
Join us for a night of camping this Saturday 8/1 under the stars at the farm! Bring your own tent and sleeping gear, and either...Read More
‘Walk with Washington’ Portsmouth Walking Tour Friday 7/10!
Did you know that George Washington visited our fair city of Portsmouth in 1789? See what he did and where he went by walking the...Read More
Check out a local treasure for Memorial Day, the Albacore! (free for kids 7 and under!)
Is nautical stuff your thing? Albacore Park is a fantastic historical and educational activity—and it’s just plain cool! The retired submarine is open to the...Read More
