Project Sunapee

Spring into Summer
2026-05-29 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Sunapee Harbor, Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Get Ready to Spring into Summer in Sunapee Harbor!
Mark your calendars for a vibrant evening in Sunapee Harbor! Friends and neighbors are invited to gather on Friday, May 29th, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, come rain or shine, for an unforgettable celebration where you can EAT, SHOP, and PLAY!
Feel the energy with live music at Flander’s Stage, featuring JD and The Stonemasons. Get ready for a lively performance of Irish American Roots Music from New England’s most rollicking traditional band!
Explore and Win! Grab your “Spring into Summer” postcard (it’s coming in the mail!) and bring it with you. As you wander through the harbor, visit at least 15 of our 22 participating businesses and non-profits to have your postcard stamped. Once your postcard is complete, drop it off at the Project Sunapee table (located near Flander’s Stage) for a chance to win one of five $100 “Sunapee Cash” prizes! This “Sunapee Cash” can be spent at any of the participating “Spring into Summer” locations, giving you more reasons to explore and support our local community.
It’s the perfect opportunity to visit familiar spots, discover new businesses offering samples, discounts, and coupons, and learn more about the vital non-profits that enrich Sunapee. This is truly an evening not to be missed!
Project Sunapee

Live Music at The Landing
2026-06-06 17:30 - 20:30 | The Landing, 72 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
FREE MUSIC CONCERTS AT THE LANDING
72 Main Street, Sunapee Harbor
6/6 BACCHUS
6/11 – JD & THE STONE MASONS
6/20 – GULLY BOYS
7/04 – VINCENT KING*
7/18 – TOTAN’S TRANGERSE MASONS
8/01 – 90 PROOF*
8/22 – CONNIPTION FITS*

Brian Booth - Live Music
2026-06-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
I am a New England singer and multi-instrumentalist, playing woodwinds, keyboards, and guitar. My Dad is an accomplished jazz drummer and was quite the influence on me when I was young. I also listen to and enjoy older and popular tunes. Being raised on such an incredible diversity of music, I am passionate about many different genres. I studied woodwinds with Peter Marino, Arthur Mirable, and attended Belisle Music School. Some of the bands I’ve played with are, Rockin Daddy, Blue Therapy, Classic Invasion, A&P Project, and also Bruce Marshal, and Jon Butcher. In my “free” time, I teach woodwinds and repair band instruments.

Outdoor Line Dancing Class with Scuffin Boots Line Dancing
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Outdoor Line Dancing Class w/ Scuffin Boots Line Dancing
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 space)
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!

Kevin Dion - Live Music
2026-07-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782

The Faceted History of Sunapee
2026-07-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Flanders-Osborne Museum, 74 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
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.

Abbott Library Pancake Breakfast
2026-07-04 07:00 - 10:00 | Safety Services Building, 9 Sargent Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Start your day with a tasty breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and muffins! All proceeds benefit Abbott Library.

Abbott Library Book Sale
2026-07-04 08:00 - 13:00 | Sherburne Gym
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

History Cruise Aboard the MV Mt. Sunapee
2026-07-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Sunapee Cruises, Sunapee
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

Teddy Bear Picnic
2026-07-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Sunapee Harbor, Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
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

Musical Dinner Cruise
2026-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Sunapee Cruises, Sunapee
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 highlight of the evening is a serenade of songs sung by some of our Summerfest 2026 Resident Artists, accompanied by Evans Haile. Voices drift across the water, rippling into a gorgeous summer sunset — it’s an experience like no other, which is why we always sell out. This year we’re limiting attendance to 65 to ensure everyone’s comfort on the boat.
Make your reservation today — and start looking forward to summer!
Tuesday, July 14
6pm departure, 8pm return
Sunapee Cruises, 1 Lake Ave, Sunapee, NH
Tickets: $125 per person
PURCHASE TICKETS
(includes served dinner and one drink ticket)
Cash bar

Life in Sunapee at the time of the American Revolution
2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Flanders-Osborne Museum, 74 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Becky Rylander and Barbara Chalmers will explore the lives of our first settlers as they carved our town out of the wilderness.
All events are free and at the Flanders-Osborne Museum in Sunapee Harbor unless noted otherwise.

Redcoats and Rebels
2026-07-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Flanders-Osborne Museum, 74 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Mary Adams, from NH Historical Society, will tell the story of New Hampshire’s often unsung contributions to our independence.
All events are free and at the Flanders-Osborne Museum in Sunapee Harbor unless noted otherwise.
New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill were from New Hampshire. Most people are also unaware that New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution in January 1776, making no mention of royal authority and essentially declaring independence from Great Britain six months before anyone else. And this is just the beginning of New Hampshire’s revolutionary story.
Sponsored by NH Humanities

Ralph Allen - Live Music
2026-08-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782

Ernest Harold Baynes: NH's Own Dr. Doolittle
2026-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Flanders-Osborne Museum, 74 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Annual Meeting at 6:30 followed at 7:00 by
Ernest Harold Baynes: NH’s Own Dr. Doolittle.
With archival photos from the Plainfield Historical Society, Mary Kronenwetter will discuss the work of this self-taught naturalist who was conservator at Corbin Park and helped rescue the American Bison from extinction.
Ernest Harold Baynes is fondly remembered in New Hampshire as our own Doctor Dolittle. To the rest of the nation, he is known as an important early 20th century wildlife conservationist. A self-taught naturalist, he wrote and lectured extensively on animal behavior, bird and bison restoration, the role of animals in WWI, and vivisection. Baynes shared his New Hampshire home with tame bear, fox, boar, bison, and wolf. He fought to end the trade in bird feathers for fashion and established one of the first bird sanctuaries in America. While serving as conservator to the Corbin Park bison herd, he convinced President Theodore Roosevelt to support the preserving of the American bison from extinction through the founding of the American Bison Society. Baynes’ work inspires us to consider how we intervene to help wildlife recover from the harms inflicted on them by humans. This illustrated lecture includes archival Baynes photographs from the Plainfield Historical Society collection.
Sponsored by NH Humanities

Movies Under the Stars
2026-08-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Sunapee Harbor, Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
SAVE THE DATES! Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026
NOTE: Join us at 7:30 pm rain or shine and we will start the move close to dusk/sunset.
Join us at sunset on Thursday evenings for Movie Nights at the Ben Mere Bandstand in Sunapee Harbor! Bring your chairs, blankets, sleeping bags, and favorite snacks as we gather under the stars for a fun, family-friendly movie experience.
Rain or shine, the show goes on! In case of rain, we’ll move indoors to The Livery (Riverside Level)—just don’t forget to bring a blanket or low chairs for comfy seating on the floor.
This event is free and open to all.
A big thank you to everyone who supports Project Sunapee—we can’t wait to see you there!
Project Sunapee

Summer Shakedown
2026-09-26 12:00 - 20:00 | The Landing, 72 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
This event takes place at The Landing in Sunapee Harbor with multiple artistis participating!

JD & The Stonemasons / Nicks Other Band
2026-10-10 13:00 - 20:00 | The Landing, 72 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
JD & The Stonemasons from 1 – 4 pm.
Nicks Other Band from 5 – 8 pm.

Sunapee Village Christmas
2026-12-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Sunapee Harbor, Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Write a letter to Santa to mail in the special mailbox in Sunapee Harbor. Include your return address and receive a response from Santa, Mrs. Claus, or the Elves!
Santa Firetruck Parade: 12:45 pm Departs from Safety Services on Sargent Rd, to Central St, River Rd, through Sunapee Harbor to The Livery.
Sunapee Village: Grab an I Spy sheet from The Livery to participate in the scavenger hunt. Take a casual stroll through the village and stop to snap some great family photos! The Ben Mere Bandstand will have a Christmas tree for photo opportunities. Enjoy wandering the harbor spreading holiday cheer!
The Livery: Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus (reservations required), gingerbread cookie decorations, face painting, embellish a holiday carad for our troops, gingerbread house contest, make a bookmark and receive a book.
Horse & Carriage Rides from 1-4 pm in Sunapee Harbor.
Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate at Prosect Hill Antiques and arts and crafts at Wild Goose Country Store.
Auction: Online and in person – all proceeds support this free event.
For Sale: Sunapee gear from Sunapee Middle High School.
More details added closer to the event! Mark your calendars!
