Project Sunapee

Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Masters Tournament Weekend
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Masters Tournament Weekend is almost here!
Join us at Hoptimystic Brewing in Sunapee for a weekend of golf, good food, and a little friendly competition.
Thursday: Masters Trivia (6–8pm)
Saturday: Putting Green + Raffles (12-9pm)
Sunday: Final Round Viewing (12–8pm)
Featuring a special Masters-inspired menu from Fentons Landing.
No green jacket required – just bring your best guesses, your putting skills, and your appetite!

Vernal Pool Amphibians
2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Lake Sunapee Protective Association, 63 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
April is a time of migration for many amphibians in our watershed, as they move from their overwintering habitats in forests to their breeding sites in vernal pools and other wetland areas. Learn more about the biology, behavior, and conservation of these fascinating animals from LSPA’s Executive Director, Elizabeth Harper. Elizabeth’s Ph.D. research focused on the population dynamics of wood frogs and spotted salamanders, two of the most abundant spring breeding amphibians in our region. This program is intended for all audiences and will be in person at the LSPA Center for Lake Studies, with a Zoom option as well.
Click here to register.

Thomas Strayhorn
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Thomas Strayhorn is a Portland, Maine based singer-songwriter originally from the piedmont of North Carolina. “His simple melodies draw from folk but veer toward alt-country, likely thanks to Strayhorn’s brassy twang. They’re adorned with little more than bare-bones arrangements (think: Joe Pug or Langhorne Slim), but Strayhorn’s songs tell stories that unfold poetically and genuinely…” – Patrick Wall.
“The push-and-pull is almost palpable… His lyrics capture ‘the conflicting emotions of having so many reasons to stay somewhere but still wanting to leave.’” — Madeline Crone

Winter Concert Series: Charlie Chronopoulos
2026-04-11 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 Charlie Chronopoulos 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 Chicken OR Eggplant Schnitzel accompanied with Homemade Potato Salad and Marinated Cucumbers. Fruity Parfaits & Coffee for Dessert.
Cost: $50 per person (includes dinner and concert)
BYOB
Limited to 80 guests
Charlie Chronopoulos has developed a loyal following in New England, combining his deep catalog of both original and cover songs with a deep and soulful voice, refined and at times head-turning guitarwork, and a beautifully honest delivery. He describes his original music as “Dark folk tales of the post-industrial wasteland of Middlesex County, delivered always with the same glowing hope it took to root for the Sox for a hundred years.”
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Nature Exploration Story Time - Frog Frolic
2026-04-14 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 hop like frogs, practice our frog calls, and investigate what’s happening in vernal pools in spring!

WA & Italian Wine Tasting
2026-04-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Sunapee Cellar and Pantry, 5 Garnet Street, Sunapee, NH
Spring is here, and in celebration of the passing of Tax Day, we are hosting a Washington State and Italian Wine Tasting. Join us from 4-6pm on Thursday, April 16.
We will be tasting one white and three reds. The white will be a lively and refreshing Villarini Grillo, and the reds will include a Villarini Nerello Mascalese, a Kion Lemberger and a Kion Estate 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/wa-italian-wine-tasting-april-16/

Community Talk - Abenaki History on the Shores of Lake Sunapee
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:30 | The Livery, 58 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
You are invited to a discussion to talk with Sunapee High Schoool senior Grace Ritzmann, who is currently doing her senior project on Abenaki history on the shores of Lake Sunapee, as well as the findings of Howard Sargent.

Stacy's Smoothies & Coffee Bar OPENING!
2026-04-18 07:00 - 11:00 | Stacy’s Smoothies & Coffee Bar, 72 Main Street, Sunapee NH
Stacy’s Smoothies & Coffee Bar — OPEN FOR THE SEASON
Opening Day: April 18th, 2026
Weekends 7-11AM (Saturday & Sunday)
Location: 72 Main Street, Sunapee Harbor, NH
Stacy’s Smoothies & Coffee Bar will officially open in their newly renovated space in Sunapee Harbor! Stop by on weekends for specialty coffee, select smoothies, and great harbor views right by the lake.
Starting Memorial Day weekend, Stacy’s will be open daily from 7AM-4PM.
(603) 399-7720
stacyssmoothies@gmail.com
http://www.stacyssmoothies.com

﻿Group Hike at Ledge Pond, Sunapee
2026-04-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Sunapee, NH
*This hike is currently at capacity. Please email: sarah@ausbonsargent.org to be added to the wait list*
Earth Day is celebrated in April each year (April 15th), and to kick off the week, Ausbon Sargent is planning a walk at Ledge Pond in Sunapee. Along with the Sunapee Conservation Commission, we will hike the Ledge Pond trails with no specific agenda or topic. This will be a great way to get outside and hike with a group.
Please note: this hike is weather-dependent. If the trails are too muddy, we will need to postpone and plan for another day. We do not want to damage the trails during a sensitive time of year (also, it is no fun walking in mud!).
This hike is free and open to all, but registration is required. Please sign up HERE.
Questions? Contact Sarah at: sarah@ausbonsargent.org or call the office at: 603-526-6555

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:30 | Sunapee Middle High School, 10 N Rd,, Sunapee, NH, 03782, United States
Join us for the SMHS Senior Class Scholarship Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to raise scholarship funds for the Class of 2026!
Spaghetti
Salad
Garlic Bread
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Adults $14
Kids 10 & Under $8
Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at SMHS or by scanning the QR code. Contact Jackie Watkins for more information at jwatkins@sunapeeschools.org or 603-763-5615 x331.

Rupert Wates
2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Rupert Wates was born in London and studied at Oxford University. He has been a full time songwriter since the late 1990s, when he signed a publishing contract with Eaton Music Limited. His contract required him to write material in all kinds of styles and genres, for all kinds of artists. He worked extensively with Jazz vocalist Liz Fletcher, and wrote the album ‘Blue Afternoons’ (Mainstem, 2002) specially for her voice. Moving in 2001 to Paris, Wates formed his own quartet and began playing live regularly. In fall 2006 he came to the US. He is now based in New York City and Colorado.
Since coming to the US, Wates has won more than 30 songwriting awards.
His music is an eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. He has released seven solo CDs. They have been very well reviewed in the online press and tracks from them have been played on radio all over the world. Wates’ songs have been recorded by other artists in the UK, Canada and the US. In 2015, Nashville-based performer Roxie Rogers released Crazy Puzzle, an album of songs from Wates’ back catalog
Despite Wates’ British background, and underpinning the universality of his music’s appeal, Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange has called him “a prime figure in American music” and goes on: “This is one gifted sonofabitch… If you’re not hip to this guy yet you’re missing out.”
Audiences everywhere respond to Wates’ brand of melodic art/folk—haunting songs that ring true.

Book Club at Hoptimystic Brewing
2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
We can’t wait to get together to discuss The Witches Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna! Come ready to chat about this cozy fantasy.
Come prepared! Please bring a Read With Jenna recommendation with you. We’ll be choosing our next book club pick together at the conclusion of our discussion on The Witches Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna.
Link to the full list of Read With Jenna: https://www.today.com/shop/read-with-jenna?page=1
Brought to you by Beth on the Bookshelf (@bethonthebookshelf)

The Ethics of AI
2026-04-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
The Sunapee Seniors, Sunapee Recreation Department and the New Hampshire Humanities cordially invite all to attend a program “The Ethics of Al”. The program will be presented by Dr.Kiki Berk, Professor of Philosophy at Southern New Hampshire University. This program will explore some of the most urgent moral challenges that Al presents to society today. Topics include automation and job displacement, deep fakes and misinformation, the role of Al in education, implicit bias, autonomous systems (such as self-driving cars and drones) and the ethical implications of a potential technological singularity. After a brief introduction to applied ethics and the technology behind generative Al, we will examine each issue, highlighting the core moral questions they raise and their significance for shaping sound policies and regulations. The session will conclude with an open discussion giving attendees a chance to share perspectives and ask questions.
The program will be presented on Monday, 4/27/26, at 1 PM at the Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, Lower Main St.
It is free and no reservations are required .

Rose and Red Wine Tasting
2026-04-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Sunapee Cellar and Pantry, 5 Garnet Street, Sunapee, NH
Rose season is sneaking up on us and this week we are tasting two new roses as well as a Cabernet and a Merlot. Join us from 4-6pm on Thursday, April 30.
We will begin with an Oregon Rose, then move on to an Italian Rose from Abruzzo region. From there we travel to California for a Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Some details at link below.
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.
https://sunapeecellarandpantry.com/rose-and-red-wine-tasting-april-30/

Author Talk with Annie Hartnett
2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
The Friends of the Abbott Library present Annie Hartnett, author of Rabbit Cake, Unlikely Animals, and The Road to Tender Hearts.
Copies of Annie’s books are available to purchase at Morgan Hill Bookstore. The will also be available for purchasing and signing at the event.
FREE – Registration is required

18th Annual Sunapee Green-Up Day
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Sunapee, NH
Friday, May 1st, 2026 – For those who cannot green-up on Saturday, register online for Friday, May 1st.
Saturday, May 2nd 2026 – Register online now or in person at the Safety Services building at 9 am on Saturday, May 2nd.
Additional Green-Up Day Information & Volunteer Forms

1. Review the Safety Check List (Required) – CLICK HERE
2. Choose your streets and submit your Volunteer Form – CLICK HERE
3. Pick up blue trash bags at the Exit Gate of the Sunapee Transfer Station.
4. Leave all filled trash bags on the sides of the roads for pick up by the Highway Department on Monday.

All volunteers are welcome to join together in Sunapee Harbor at noon for a community picnic!
Thank you for volunteering to help clean up our wonderful town!
Project Sunapee

New Hampshire Classroom Course - Boating Certificate
2026-05-02 09:00 - 16:30 | Safety Services Building, 9 Sargent Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Overview
The New Hampshire Classroom Course covers a variety of topics including boat navigation, boating safety equipment, invasive aquatic species and laws and rules. This instructor-led class incorporates a range of learning methods consisting of lecture, videos, and student discussion.

Certification Cards
Upon successful completion of the course, students will leave with a boating certificate which is valid for 45 days. The permanent certificate card will be automatically mailed to the student’s address entered at the time of registration.
Who Needs Boating Education?
Everyone 16 years of age and older who operates a motorboat over 25 horsepower on New Hampshire waters must have a valid boating education certificate.
Age Requirements
Students may register and take the course at 15 years old, although a boating education certificate will not be issued until their 16th birthday.
Special Accommodations
Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the New Hampshire Marine Patrol at (603) 293-2037 option #1. Please allow a minimum of 30 days advance notice for the department to arrange a course and requested accommodations. Individuals can also connect with the New Hampshire Relay Service or TDD at 1 (800) 735-2964.
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Open Table Project Breakfast
2026-05-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Free Community Meal
1st Wednesday of each month
5:30pm
No reservation needed
Come join the table for dinner and great conversations.

Nurse Appreciation Week @ Hoptimsytic
2026-05-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Nurses Week at Hoptimystic Brewing
May 6th–12th is National Nurses Week!
That week we’re celebrating all the incredible nurses out there and the hard work they put in every single day.
Bring your work badge and enjoy:
• 10% off 4-packs to go
• Buy one 16oz beer, get the second for just $1
It’s our way of saying thank you…come unwind with us, you’ve earned it

Line Dancing Class
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Grab Your Boots & Let’s Dance!
Join us on Thursday, 5/7 from 6:30–8:30pm for a boot-scootin’ good time!
Scuffin Boots Line Dancing is taking over the taproom 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 space)
https://buytickets.at/hoptimysticbrewing/2165688
Come hungry! Food will be available for purchase from Fenton’s Landing
Dust off those boots, round up your friends, and get ready to dance the night away!
Let’s line up, step out, and have some fun!

Beverly Rush
2026-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Beverly Rush is a New England-based folk singer-songwriter known for warm, story-driven songs that blend humor, heart, and a strong sense of place. She weaves intimate stories of love, family, and New England life with warm vocals and acoustic charm.

Mother's Day Cruises
2026-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Sunapee Cruises, Sunapee
Now Booking: 2 of our Our Most Popular Cruises of the Season!

Reservations are officially open for our Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner Cruises—and trust us, these fill up fast!

Skip the stress this year and treat Mom to something she’ll truly remember: great food, stunning views, and time together on beautiful Lake Sunapee.

Reserve your spot today: www.sunapeecruises.com

Sunapee Gardeners Monthly Meeting and Program (Bill Weeks, UNH Master Gardener)
2026-05-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Safety Services Building, 9 Sargent Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
The Sunapee Gardeners are welcoming Bill Weeks, UNH Master Gardener who will present a program for all levels interested in adding culinary herbs to your gardens and containers.
3:00 Social
3:30 Meeting
4:00 Program
FREE
ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE SUNAPEE GARDENERS!

Ausbon Sargent Presents: An Evening with the NH Butterfly Monitoring Network
2026-05-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Join us to hear from Amy Highstrom, volunteer local group leader with the New Hampshire Butterfly Monitoring Network from the NH Fish & Game Non-Game Wildlife Program. She will explore the topics of NH native butterflies, their habitats, and how you can make your property more equipped for our beautiful butterflies. Amy also coordinates the Lake Sunapee Region butterfly count, so she is well acquainted with the butterflies in our area. The presentation will cover what has been found on the local butterfly counts so far, with an emphasis on habitat types for different species.
If there are any landowners whose land is under conservation that would like someone from the butterfly count group to come do a walk-about count to see what can be found, please let Amy know at: amy.highstrom@gmail.com. She will do her best to match the request with available volunteers. This would be an informal and fun experience for both the landowner and volunteers.
This event is free and open to all, but registration is required. Please do so by clicking HERE to fill out the form.
Questions? Please contact: sarah@ausbonsargent.org or call 603-526-6555

Cosy Sheridan
2026-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Cosy Sheridan has been called “one of the era’s finest and most thoughtful singer/songwriters” She first appeared on the national folk scene in 1992 when she won the songwriting contests at The Kerrville Folk Festival and The Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Since then she has released 10 cds, written a one-woman-show and her music has appeared in books and film. She has taught songwriting, guitar and performance workshops at music camps for the past 15 years, including The Puget Sound Guitar Workshop and The Swannanoa Gathering. She is the director of The Moab Folk Camp in Moab, Utah.
“Her user-friendly musical philosophy sets her happily apart from the myopic, self-involved songwriters… she is a wonderfully lively, very funny and enormously amiable entertainer with a keen and wicked eye for the excesses of our fast-food, tv-happy and noisome culture.” – The Boston Globe
“A Buddhist monk in a 12-step program trapped in the body of a singer/songwriter.” – The Albuquerque Journal
“Sheridan is frank, feisty, sublimely and devilishly funny. She fuses myth with modern culture, Persephone with Botox.” – Cornell Folksong Society

Sunapee Farmers Market
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Sunapee Harbor, Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Welcome to the Sunapee Farmers Market sponsored by Project Sunapee. Summer 2026 will be our sixth market year in historic Sunapee Harbor. Come join our vibrant market community in the summer enclave of Sunapee.
Our vendors sell only items grown, raised, baked, created, or prepared within 75 miles of Sunapee. Our farm vendors offer their own fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, eggs, honey and maple syrup. You’ll find all manner of baked goods, sweet and savory, from our prepared food vendors. There are items to stock your pantry, like jams, mustards and sauces. Each week we have a new artisan to offer a rich assortment of pottery, jewelry, wooden bowls, and much more.
The market is sponsored by a nonprofit organization, Project Sunapee. Project Sunapee is dedicated to the wellbeing of the Town of Sunapee by strengthening the sense of community, encouraging economic vitality, fostering education, and supporting the preservation of the cultural, historic, and scenic assets of our community. The Sunapee Farmers’ Market was established for the purpose of providing a sales outlet for local farmers, craftspeople, bakers and producers of prepared foods.
The Sunapee Farmers Market is operated by the Sunapee Farmers’ Market Committee.
Contact us at farmersmarket@projectsunapee.org

Sunapee Harbor Poker Run
2026-05-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Plans are in the works for the 2nd Annual Sunapee Harbor 5K Poker Run!
Save the date: May 24th
Time: 10am
We had an amazing turnout for our first race last year, and we can’t wait to bring the fun back again in 2026! This event is all about community, good times, and giving back.
The goal: to raise funds that support FREE public music in the Harbor because live music makes everything better.
Let’s make year two even bigger and better!
