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Grab Your Boots & Let’s Dance! Join us on Thursday, 6/18 from 6:30–8:30pm for a boot-scootin’ good time! Scuffin Boots Line Dancing is taking over The Landing- Outdoor Deck and teaching a beginner-friendly line dancing class—no experience needed, just bring your energy and your best two-step! Tickets: • $5 pre-event • $10 day-of (pending floor […]
On the afternoon of June the 19th, at the hour of three, join us at The Livery for an afternoon of sport, fellowship, and good cheer. We will partake in the lively spectacle of the World Cup match between the valiant sides of the United States and Australia. This assembly is offered freely to anyone […]
This program explores American portraits painted and sculpted during the years leading up to, and the decades after, the Revolution. The ideals, values and virtues expressly stated in our founding documents are easily identifiable in these portraits once we know how to “read” them. We will examine portraits of founding “fathers” and “mothers,” as well […]
Join fellow invasive watch volunteers for a training session on invasive species prevention and what species we need to keep an eye out for in our local lakes. Plant specimens will be available for attendees to look at. Current volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about identifying aquatic plants is welcome to attend! Click […]
Join us to kick off Summer Reading with Andrew Silver’s Silver Circus and sign up for Summer Reading! How do you do something as big as a circus when you’re only one person? In The Silver Circus, Andrew explores the concept of perseverance as he is faced with the daunting task of presenting a full […]
Since joining LSPA as a Burkehaven Fellow in 2025, Alyssa Spencer has transformed important water quality data into tools and resources that have been instrumental in the success of projects aimed at improving water quality throughout the Lake Sunapee Watershed. Her work has included mapping septic failure data, modeling water quality risks in the watershed, […]
Step into an evening of genteel amusement and quiet merriment at The Livery on the 26th of June, as we gather at the hour of seven for a Backgammon Evening most delightful. Whether you are a seasoned player of this ancient and noble game or a curious novice eager to learn its intricacies, you shall […]
Give new life to small watercraft and gear that you no longer use – kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, rowing shells, life jackets. Location: Muller Boatworks 45 Route 103 Sunapee Drop off 7:30-9:00 AM Sales 9:00 AM -12:30 PM cash or personal check. Pick up payment or unsold items 12:30 – 2:00 PM. 60% sale proceeds […]
Get your feet wet and join us for a field experience! Nick Baer, Professor of Biology and Environmental Science at Colby Sawyer College, will lead us on a day of fun and learning about how fish are surveyed in streams using electrofishing. This is a hands-on experience so please come dressed to be outside, bring […]
Fifteenth annual running of the Frenzy in the Forest trail running race in Sunapee NH. A moderate trail run to benefit the Sunapee Middle High School Track & Field program. Enjoy scenic mountain vistas, single-tracks, downhills, and varied terrain in the beautiful Webb Forest. Start / Finish Location: Harding Hill Road Sunapee, NH Start Time: […]
A retro-style four-piece blues band from the Concord, NH area that is both authentic and unique, but not loud. A throwback to a more simple blues with its dedicated stylization and engaging personalities, Kid Pinky is always intimate and fun, a blues that’ll knock you out! Ben Mere Park in Sunapee Harbor
Becky Rylander will use maps and old photos to trace Sunapee’s rich history from farming community to industrial hub and tourism mecca. All events are free and at the Flanders-Osborne Museum in Sunapee Harbor unless noted otherwise.
Take one watermelon, add axles and wheels (any size), decorate it, and get ready to race down Maple Street to River Road!
Start your day with a tasty breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and muffins! All proceeds benefit Abbott Library.
BOOK DROP OFF: 7/1 – 9:00-12:00; 7/2 – 10:00-6:00; 7/3 – 9:00-5:00 SALE: 7/4 8:00-1:00
The Sunapee Recreation Department is excited to host our Independence Day parade again this year! Participants should line up on Old Georges Mills Rd. Spectators can watch the parade along Maple Street & River Road. Get creative in building a music-themed float and play your favorite tunes from any time or genre while traveling along […]
Explore early lake shore development from Gardner Bay to Georges Mills with the Sunapee Historical Society. Light snacks and cash bar provided. Tickets @ $50/person Reservations Required: (603) 763-9872 or sunapeehistory@gmail.com Location: Sunapee Harbor Pier
To understand the headlines of today, one must first navigate the layered history of the last century. This talk serves as a comprehensive primer on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tracing its evolution from the rise of political Zionism in 1897 through the transformative events of October 7. Rather than viewing the struggle as an intractable religious […]
Better Days Band continues from the 1970s with three of the founding members; Steve Hirsch on guitar; Mike Colburn on guitar and vocals; Bobby Gagnier on drums and vocals; and Skip Truman on bass and vocals. Drawing on years of musical experience and widely varying styles and tastes, BDB plays a mix of pop, B […]
If you go down to Sunapee Harbor today, you’re in for a big surprise. Bring your Teddy, a blanket & picnic. Entertainment, prizes & the Traditional Teddy Parade. Everyone welcome. Free. Project Sunapee
Teens and tweens grades 6-12 can participate in the Teen Advisory Board to provide input for book selection and library programs all while earning volunteer hours. No Registration Required
Join Opera North for an intimate 2-hour, buffet dinner cruise on Lake Sunapee. As you enjoy a delicious meal and the stunning scenery on a summer evening, your guide will point out key sites, like John Hays’ The Fells, on our “epic journey” (in keeping with our Summerfest 2026 theme) through the lake’s history. The […]
Join historical reenactor and author M. Allyson Szabo, creator of The Re-enactor’s Cookbook, for an engaging look at 18th-century cooking and daily life. Allyson will share insights into colonial living, and guests will enjoy a sampling of authentic colonial recipes. Allyson has brought history to life at notable sites including the Fort at No. 4 in […]
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