Project Sunapee

Hoptimystic Book Club
2026-03-22 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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/

Harding Hill Farm Maple Weekend
2026-03-22 10:00 - 18:30 | 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.

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!

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

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

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!

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.
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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.

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.

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

Open Gym Nights at Sherburne Gym!
2026-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Sherburne Gym
Friends of Sunapee Recreation is excited to share upcoming Open Gym Nights hosted by Peter White for the Sunapee Recreation Department at Sherburne Gym.
Who: Grades 1–6
When:
• Saturday, January 24 | 5:00–7:00 PM
• Saturday, February 7 | 5:00–7:00 PM
• Saturday, March 7 | 5:00–7:00 PM
• One additional March date (March 14 or March 28 – TBD)
These open gym nights are a great opportunity for kids to get active, play basketball, and have fun in a supervised environment.
Spread the word—we hope to see lots of kids there!

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.

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.

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

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/

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

NEW DATE!!! How Sunapee Became a Town
2026-02-24 13:00 | 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.

Nature Exploration Story Time (NEST) - Marvelous Moose
2026-02-24 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 be digging in to the marvelous world of moose.

Prospect Hill Wine Tasting
2026-02-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Prospect Hill Antiques, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
The countdown to spring is officially on!
Longer days are here, the bitter cold is (hopefully!) behind us, and Friday the 20th marks exactly one month until the first day of Spring — so let’s celebrate! Join us this Friday from 4–6pm for a fun and cozy afternoon at the gallery. Our friends at Sunapee Cellar & Pantry will be sampling wine while you shop, and we’ll have plenty of small bites to enjoy along the way.
Come browse all the beautiful new art and furniture we’ve just brought in, sip something wonderful, and toast to the season ahead.
We can’t wait to see you!

Candidates Forum
2026-02-19 18:30 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
The 2026 Digital Deliberative Booklet is now available!
CLICK HERE
School Deliberative Session: Monday, February 2 at 6:00 PM
Sunapee Middle High School Gymnasium
Town Deliberative Session: Tuesday, February 3 at 6:00 PM
Sunapee Middle High School Gymnasium

Gals Who Give February Meeting
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:30 | The Livery, 58 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Come join us! This is the first meeting of the Gals Who Give. We are a group of women who plan to get together 4 times a year to donate to local nonprofits. For more information about how the group works or to sign up please visit galswhogivenh.com.

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18 12:00 - 12:30 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
A good beginning to the season of Lent – Ash Wednesday – The Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, in Sunapee will have “drive-through” ashes from noon until 12:30pm on Wednesday, February 18. A full Ash Wednesday worship service will be held at 7:00pm at our sister church, the Church of the Good Shepherd, 11 Park Street in Newport.

Nature Exploration Story Time (NEST) - Over and Under the Snow
2026-02-17 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 tunneling into the mystical subnivean zone to learn about the amazing world beneath our snowy feet.

Brunch with Musician Arthur James
2026-02-15 13:00 - 16:00 | The Blue Canoe, 71 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, United States
Warner, NH based and nationally touring blues-man, Arthur James has been performing in the NH/VT area for so long he’s reached “legendary” status. Come enjoy the slick guitar pickings, and smooth vocals of Arthur James.

Winter Concert Series: Christine Tassan et les Imposteures
2026-02-14 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 Christine Tassan et les Imposteures 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 Honey, Orange & Soy Glazed Salmon OR Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, Served with 2 sides. Finished with a Chocolatey Dessert & Coffee.
Cost: $50 per person (includes dinner and concert)
BYOB
Limited to 80 guests
For more than 20 years, Christine Tassan, an outstanding guitarist, has been steering her ship with boundless enthusiasm and confidence. Blessed with an absolutely contagious dynamism, she is one of the rare female jazz and gypsy jazz guitar soloists; and she stands out for her sensitive playing, her quiet strength, and her irresistible audacity. As a singer, composer, writer, director, and producer, she has contributed to numerous musical projects in Quebec and internationally, both as a leader and as a guest musician.
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The Lion Sisters
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
The Lion Sisters are a sibling duo from New Hampshire whose music is defined by the natural synchronicity that comes from growing up and creating together. With Josi on fiddle and vocals, and Lily on guitar and vocals, their tight harmonies and effortless onstage connection form the core of their sound and set them apart in the modern acoustic landscape.
Their music blends folk and bluegrass with Irish fiddle, vintage country, and subtle pop and rock influences, creating a style that feels both rooted and refreshingly original. Rather than fitting into a single genre, The Lion Sisters have shaped a musical identity that is distinctly their own—warm, melodic, and contemporary while honoring traditional acoustic foundations.
Raised on a small family farm surrounded by animals and open fields, the sisters draw inspiration from the natural world and their rural upbringing. The farm remains an authentic backdrop to their creative life, adding depth to their songwriting and visual storytelling.
This past summer, The Lion Sisters performed throughout New England, including at Ossipee Valley Music Festival and various summer concert series. Supported by a close-knit family team, they bring professionalism, authenticity, and a clear artistic vision to every stage.
With their signature sister harmonies and genre-blending sound, The Lion Sisters continue to emerge as a notable new voice in today’s folk and acoustic music scene.

Valentines Day Wine Tasting
2026-02-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Sunapee Cellar and Pantry, 5 Garnet Street, Sunapee, NH
The tasting you’ve been waiting for—our Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting. Join us Thursday, February 12, from 4–6 pm for an evening designed to linger.
We’ll be pouring three beautiful Italian wines from Paolo Manzone—Barolo, Nebbiolo, and Arneis—alongside an elegant French rosé from Domaine du Bagnol. These are wines made for sharing, savoring, and gifting to someone who means a little more.
The tasting is free and very casual. Stop by anytime between 4 and 6 pm and stay as long as you like. A well-appointed charcuterie board will be on hand to enjoy along the way.
Make an evening of it in Sunapee Harbor by starting with the tasting and continuing on to Wildwood Smokehouse, the Blue Canoe or Hoptimystic.
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Nature Exploration Story Time (NEST) - Fur, Feathers, and Freezing
2026-02-10 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 examining the variety of adaptations that help our wild animal friends survive the freezing winter temperatures!

GREAT DECISIONS 2026
2026-02-09 18:00 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
GREAT DECISIONS 2026, 2/9/26, 6 PM: This program highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans and works to engage citizens by learning about and discussing one of eight critical global issues identified by the Foreign Policy Association in a non-partisan, open environment. This program will begin Monday, February 9th at 6PM with an information and packet pickup session. This will introduce attendees to the Great Decision format, and let participants get to know each other. From there we will meet biweekly on Mondays at 6PM to discuss the various topics. Once you register, you will be registered for all the sessions. Participants are encouraged to attend all eight sessions but you may choose to attend only certain topics. REGISTER HERE: Great Decisions 2026
