Project Sunapee

NEW DATE!!! How Sunapee Became a Town
2026-02-24 13:00 (America/New_York) | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
NOTICE – Due to snowy weather predicted for Monday, this event date has been postponed to Tuesday, February 24th. Same time, place, etc.
Monday – Feb. 24th – 1:00 PM at the Sunapee Methodist Church
Program: Barbara Chalmers, Vice-President of the Sunapee, NH Historical Society, will present “How Sunapee Became a Town”.
Sponsored by The Sunapee Senior Citizens Association – following their next meeting/luncheon, Feb. 24th.
Program starts at 1:00 PM, open to the public, free.

Raising Healthy Kids: A Conversation with Dr. Lara Wheeler, NLH Pediatrician
2026-02-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Dr. Lara Wheeler will be here to have an open conversation about the challenges and opportunities of raising healthy, resilient children in today’s world. This event aims to increase pediatric health literacy, reduce barriers to care, and strengthen relationships between families and local clinicians.

Key topics may include:

Mental Health Strategies for youth
Nutrition for all ages
Childhood vaccines and preventive care
When to call the pediatrician—and when not to worry

No Registration Required

Rosenthal Wine Tasting
2026-02-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Sunapee Cellar and Pantry, 5 Garnet Street, Sunapee, NH
Rosenthal Wine Merchants import some of the best wines in the world. At this week’s wine tasting we are featuring 3 of their wines, a Minervois, a Gavi and an Erbaluce. In addition to those three, we will be tasting the Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee.
This is a free event and very casual. Come anytime between 4pm and 6pm and stay for as long as you like. Of course we will be providing a well appointed charcuterie board to help to cleanse your palate.
Make a night of it in Sunapee Harbor by using the tasting as a starting point to finish at Wildwood Smokehouse, the Blue Canoe or Hoptimystic.
https://sunapeecellarandpantry.com/rosenthal-wine-tasting-feb-26-4-6pm/

Country Line Dancing at Hoptimystic Brewing
2026-02-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Scuffin’ Boots Line Dancing is BACK at Hoptimystic Brewing Sunapee!
Join us Thursday 2/26 from 6:30–8:30pm for another awesome night of dancing with Scuffin’ Boots Line Dancing. This is a beginner-friendly line dancing class, perfect whether it’s your first time or you’re just looking to brush up on the basics. Tickets are required to dance and last time this event SOLD OUT FAST… so don’t wait!
Link to purchase tickets is above but you can also use: https://buytickets.at/hoptimysticbrewing/2029614

Dylan Patrick Ward
2026-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
“He’s funny. He’s also as serious as an ax handle.” – Peter Mulvey
Dylan Patrick Ward is a folk misfit from Vermont’s dirty south. Equal parts compassionate and irreverent, his songs delve into the minds and lives of oddballs, outcasts, misfits and people on the brink.
He has a sharp sense of humor and an instinctive sympathy for the underdog, and has been compared to great musical humorists like John Prine and Randy Newman, as well as indie-rock/antifolk legends like the Mountain Goats and Paul Baribeau.
Since arriving on the scene in 2021, he’s become increasingly respected as a writer and performer, and has shared the stage with beloved acts like Bill Callahan, Peter Mulvey, Jeffrey Lewis, Guy Davis, Michael Schneewais and others.

Regional Lakes Meeting: Analyzing and Interpreting Trends in Water Quality Data
2026-03-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Lake Sunapee Protective Association, 63 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
This meeting is for members of regional lake and pond associations and anyone interested in learning more about how lake water quality data are collected, analyzed, and used. Teriko MacConnell, LSPA’s Water Quality Lab Director at Colby-Sawyer College, will provide an overview of LSPA’s long-standing involvement with the Volunteer Lake Assessment Program (VLAP) and explain what common water quality parameters tell us about lake health. Alyssa Spencer, Burkehaven Fellow and GIS Analyst at LSPA, will discuss how LSPA is modernizing the way long-term data are managed, mapped, and shared, and how these tools help connect volunteer-collected data to broader lake, watershed, and statewide patterns.
Click here to register.

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2026-03-05 12:00 - 16:30 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
There is often a shortage of blood inventory nationwide, but it is particularly severe right now due to the high incidence of flu among donors and winter weather canceling drives. The demand for blood is outpacing supply, forcing some hospitals to delay, triage, or cancel patient surgeries and treatments. Some patients are not getting needed blood products due to the shortage. Please make an appointment for March 5th by going to https://shorturl.at/orJSx.

Trivia at Hoptimystic Brewing
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Thursdays are for trivia and happy hour!
Grab a seat, fuel up with some seriously delicious food from Fenton’s Landing, and get ready to test your trivia skills. Seats will go fast so arrive early to claim your spot!

Town Meeting Voting
2026-03-10 08:00 - 19:00 | Sherburne Gym
Town Meeting Voting will be held:
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
at the Sherburne Gymnasium
from 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Traditional Irish Music Session
2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Traditional Irish music (the jigs, reels, slides and songs) are intimately connected to the history and culture of the Irish. It is a part of the soul of a people who have come through incredible hardship and struggles.
An Irish “seisiun” is a gathering of accomplished musicians who not only know many of the traditional Irish tunes and songs, but often know a lot about Ireland – it’s history and culture. There is often one or two people (the especially accomplished musicians) who are informal leaders. One or two folks will start a tune (music without singing) and everyone who knows the tune will join in – tunes are often played in sets of two or three tunes in a row.
There is often discussion between sets and tunes about where the tunes came from and who may have written or performed it originally.
For this Irish session we will have the following very special performers –

Randy Miller
Jane Orzechowski
Natalie Backus

Come see and hear what real Irish sessions are like as played by some of the finest Irish music musicians anywhere.

Luck on Tap
2026-03-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Join us at Hoptimystic Brewing for our St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Friday, March 14 from 5–9PM!
Expect a festive night full of:
– Fresh beer & fun mocktails
– Delicious food from Fenton’s
– Live music by Temple Mountain
– Costume contest/ Games/ Prizes
Grab your friends, wear your best St Patrick’s day costume (or just wear green!), and raise a pint with us for a celebration that’s pure gold. Assorted prizes from Hoptimsytic Brewing as well as Harborside Trading.

Winter Concert Series: Kalos
2026-03-14 17:30 | The Livery, 58 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Join us for a delightful evening of great music and fine dining featuring live entertainment by Kalos and a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Mary McDonald.
Doors open at 5:30 PM, dinner will be served at 6:00 PM, and the concert begins at 7:00 PM. Reservations are required.
Dinner selections include Guinness Beef Stew OR Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie made with Whiskey-stewed Lentils & Vegetables. Served with Homemade Irish Soda Bread & Bourbon Glazed Carrots. Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream & Coffee for Dessert.
Cost: $50 per person (includes dinner and concert)
BYOB
Limited to 80 guests
Kalos is drawn to water. Every performance is like stepping into a river—they never play a song the same way twice. They make music inspired by the maritime traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia and North America. Their album titles—Harbour and Headland—honor the meeting point between the land and sea and they sing songs about shorelines, seafarers and drownings. They revel in the driving danceability of Irish tunes, but also take inspiration from the pastoral melodies and naturalistic metaphors of Scottish music. But while the music they write is forged in tradition, it is nonetheless cast and tempered in new and unexpected ways.
LEARN MORE/PURCHASE TICKETS

Sap-2-Syrup Snowshoe in Sunapee
2026-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Harding Hill Farm, 524 Stagecoach Road, Sunapee, NH, 03255, United States
Join us for our annual “Sap-2-Syup” tour, this time featuring the Harding Hill Farm sugar house in Sunapee! This unique outing will pair a leisurely hour-long guided snowshoe (or walk depending on the weather) for approximately one mile, over a mix of snowmobile and foot trails through the Webb Forest. Next, we will get a tour of the Harding Hill Farm sugar house. This event may coincide with an active boil, so participants can see, first hand, how New Hampshire’s “Liquid Gold” is made. This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Please sign up HERE.
Questions? Contact Sarah at: sarah@ausbonsargent.org or by calling the office at 603-526-6555 today!

Mah Jongg Winter Invitational
2026-03-16 11:30 - 15:00 | The Livery, 58 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Join us for a fun afternoon with fellow Mah Jongg players. A light lunch is included as well as door prizes and a raffle for a piece of custom-designed jewelry.
Seating is limited and there is a $10 suggested donation to guarantee your spot.
Registration required by March 9th.
To register, call Cathi at 603-863-7349 or email cact@aol.com
Please make checks payable to The Friends of the Abbott Library and bring your check with you or mail to:
Alex Grout, c/o Abbott Library, PO Box 314, Sunapee 03782
THIS IS NOT A TEACHING EVENT, YOU MUST BRING YOUR 2025 AMERICAN MJ CARD

Suicide Prevention Training with Connor's Climb
2026-03-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Suicide Prevention Training with Connor’s Climb
Help to raise mental health awareness with educational activities, a prevention training, youth ambassador panel, snacks, and more!
To register text “Sunapee” to 844-599-0079 or use this link: https://connorsclimb.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/sunapee-community-suicide-prevention-training-hosted-by-chloe-leslie

Father-Daughter, Mother-Son, Kid-Guardian Dance!
2026-03-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Sherburne Gym
Bring your father, mother, or loved one for a good time! Food, drink and fun activities included!

Harding Hill Farm Maple Weekend
2026-03-21 08:00 - 14:00 | Harding Hill Farm, 524 Stagecoach Road, Sunapee, NH, 03255, United States
Enjoy the taste of spring with us. Take a tour of our modern yet generational sugaring operation. There’s always extra treats if you join us for Maple Weekend!
Scott Brothers Kitchen will be back to serve up an amazing outdoor breakfast and they’ll roll into lunch with smoked HHF brisket! Heated Tent and plenty of seating available.
NEW this year – we have ticketed sales for specific timeslots on SATURDAY to avoid the line and create a better experience. SUNDAY is walk-up. Price will be $16 for the breakfast combo. All other items will be a la carte for walk up purchase.

Caylin Costello
2026-03-21 17:30 - 20:30 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Caylin Costello Band (CCB) is an eclectic female fronted rock band from New Hampshire that’s making serious strides in the Northeast music scene. Caylin Costello Band is led by a female powerhouse who is known across the East Coast for her voice and captivating high energy performances.

Hoptimystic Book Club
2026-03-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Dear Hoptimystic Book Club! (Sunapee Location)
Our next book, My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney, has hit the shelves! Head on down to your local bookstore and grab a copy. We will be meeting at 2:00pm on March 22nd.
Beth
https://www.instagram.com/bethonthebookshelf/

Nature Exploration Story Time - Sweet Spring
2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake Sunapee Protective Association, 63 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Come join LSPA educators at the Center for Lake Studies to explore the natural world. Each Tuesday morning will be filled with hands-on learning through sensory experiences, guided exploration, creative play, art, and music. LSPA’s story time is designed for young children and their caregivers. Come to one session or all – each program is organized around a different ecological theme. Come join the fun! This Tuesday morning we will learn about the sweet properties of maples and the seasonal changes that affect them and other trees.

Sugar River Social
2026-03-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Sunapee Cellar and Pantry, 5 Garnet Street, Sunapee, NH
Join us for the next Sugar River Social at Sunapee Cellar & Pantry on March 26 from 4–7 PM. Enjoy an evening of wine tasting, charcuterie, and great conversation with friends and neighbors while exploring a featured Spanish wine tasting.
The Sugar River Social series is hosted by Discover Sugar River Region, the regional destination marketing organization (DMO) that promotes the communities, businesses, and experiences across the Sugar River Region.
Learn more here:
Sunapee Cellar and Pantry
https://sunapeecellarandpantry.com/parajes-del-valle-spanish-wine-tasting/
Discovery Sugar River Region
https://sugarriverregion.org

Kevin Connolly
2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Kevin Connolly has been in and out of trouble with words, music, and the truth for over two centuries. Raised on raw clams and sarcasm from the mud flats of the Irish Riviera south of Boston, he’s been making noise—often musical, sometimes poetic, occasionally questionable—for most of his life. He’s written 324 songs, 132 poems, made thirteen albums, two children, and approximately 1,213 friends, depending on the day.
For over thirty years, Connolly has carved out his own way of writing American songs—blending roots, folk, rock, and stubborn Boston charm. Somewhere between John Prine’s storytelling, Lucinda Williams’ grit, and John Hiatt’s ragged charm, you’ll find Connolly—narrating the world through worn characters, backdoor confessions, and an occasional punchline

Keepin' it 90's - Ski Season Wrap Up
2026-03-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Ski season isn’t over until we say it is.
After you send it at The Slush Cup- Sunapee Mountain, keep the party going at Keepin’ It 90’s at Hoptimystic Brewing.
We’re wrapping up the season the only way we know how… neon, nostalgia, and cold beer. Throw on your brightest windbreaker, rock the retro ski suit, dust off the baggy jeans, and join us for a 90s throwback party that will be totally rad!
– 90s vibes all night
– Cold beer flowing
– Throwback jams with Bobby Sheehan
– Fuel with food from Fenton’s
– Best dressed bragging rights
Whether you conquered the pond skim or just came for the chaos, be prepared to have a hella good time.

Grand Reopening & Tour - Fenton's Landing
2026-03-29 09:00 - 13:00 | The Landing, 72 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Fenton’s Landing and Stacy’s Smoothies Tour – March 29th
Be among the first to step inside the newly renovated Fenton’s Landing at 72 Main Street! Stop by for a special tour of the refreshed space and see what’s new. Start your morning with Sunday Brunch at Hoptimystic Brewery, then head over for a tour of Fenton’s Landing and enjoy a free Latte, Espresso, or Cappuccino on us.
Fenton’s Landing Reopening
We’re excited to welcome you back with new spring hours and a beautiful newly renovated dining room. Enjoy your favorites including burgers, nachos, wings, desserts, a kids menu, and more.
Hours

Thursday: 4–8 PM
Friday: 4–8 PM
Saturday: 12–8 PM
Sunday: 1–5 PM

Holy Week Schedule
2026-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE with Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main, Sunapee – Holy Week begins on March 29th with Palm Sunday worship at 11:00am. It continues with Maundy Thursday service on April 2nd at 7:00pm, commemorating the Last Supper. Good Friday, on April 3rd, remembers Jesus’s passion. Participants in a Cross Walk will gather at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Newport at noon, carrying a cross and stopping for readings at various churches, ending with a light lunch at the South Congregational Church. A Good Friday worship service will take place at Church of the Good Shepherd in Newport at 7:00pm. Holy Week is complete with Easter on April 5th. Join us for a sunrise service at 6:00am at the gazebo in Sunapee Harbor. Easter services will take place at 9:30am at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Newport and at 11:00am at Lake Sunapee UMC.

Nature Exploration Story Time - Muckin' About In Mud
2026-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake Sunapee Protective Association, 63 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Come join LSPA educators at the Center for Lake Studies to explore the natural world. Each Tuesday morning will be filled with hands-on learning through sensory experiences, guided exploration, creative play, art, and music. LSPA’s story time is designed for young children and their caregivers. Come to one session or all – each program is organized around a different ecological theme. Come join the fun! This Tuesday morning we will be investigating seasonal changes that create squishy, squashy, mud, and how animals use mud!

Regional Lakes Meeting - Trials and Tribulations of Developing and Implementing Watershed Management Plans
2026-04-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Lake Sunapee Protective Association, 63 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
This meeting is for members of regional lake and pond associations and anyone interested in learning more about developing and implementing a watershed management plan. LSPA Watershed Director Geoff Lizotte will share information from past experiences and will answer questions that attendees may have. Several waterbodies in the region have also recently completed plans or are the process of completing a plan and will be able to contribute to the discussion as well.
Click here to register for this informal Q&A event.

Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 12:00 - 12:30 | Sunapee Harbor, Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
The Town of Sunapee Recreation Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, at Ben Mere Park.
The event will feature an egg hunt with more than 1,000 eggs throughout the park. Children will also have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny and take photos.
The Easter Egg Hunt will begin promptly at noon.

Adult Paint & Sip
2026-04-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Join Abbott Library as we host local artist Tammi DeFelice for this step by step class. During our 90 minute lesson we will create a peony garden scene and sip on Spring-themed mocktails. Registration is required for this event. Register here —> https://abbottlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/…/paint-sip/.

For more information on this program or on other programs, call or email the library at 603.763.5513 or at info@abbottlibrary.org.

Nature Exploration Story Time - Stupendous Salamanders
2026-04-07 10:00 - 23:00 | Lake Sunapee Protective Association, 63 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Come join LSPA educators at the Center for Lake Studies to explore the natural world. Each Tuesday morning will be filled with hands-on learning through sensory experiences, guided exploration, creative play, art, and music. LSPA’s story time is designed for young children and their caregivers. Come to one session or all – each program is organized around a different ecological theme. Come join the fun! This Tuesday morning we will think small to explore the stupendous world of salamanders – their life cycles, colorful patterns, and what they’re doing this time of year.
