Project Sunapee

History Cruise Aboard the MV Mt. Sunapee
2026-07-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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

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

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.

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.

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

Line Dancing Class (The Landing - Outdoor Deck!)
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
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!
https://buytickets.at/hoptimysticbrewing/2165706

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.

New Hampshire Classroom Course - Boating Certificate
2026-06-06 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.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER – MAY 2, 2026
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER – JUNE 6, 2026

Spring into Summer
2026-05-29 17:30 - 20:30 | 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

Rusty Bones at The Landing
2026-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | The Landing, 72 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
FREE MUSIC CONCERTS AT THE LANDING
72 Main Street, Sunapee Harbor
Saturday night concerts are 5:30-8:30
5/24 RUSTY BONES – after Poker Race – daytime concert
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*
9/26 – SUMMER SHAKEDOWN*
MULTIPLE ARTISTS (NOON – 8 PM)
10/10 – JD & THE STONE MASONS (1-4
PM NICKS OTHER BAND (5-8 PM)*

Sunapee Harbor Poker Run
2026-05-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Join us for the second annual 5k Poker Run. This is a traditional 5k with a twist. Each runner will receive a cards to make a poker hand. You don’t need to be the fastest runner to win a prize here! In addition to the run there will be two bands playing throughout the day and family friendly activites (Axe throwing, dunk tank, kids games, etc.) We hope to see you there!

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

Karaoke Around the Globe
2026-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
A karaoke competition like no other! Come prepared to sing your favoirte international or travel-themed songs.
Prizes for:
Best female performance
Best male performance
Best song choice
Most enthusiastic performance

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2026-05-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Make an appointment to donate blood! Go to https://shorturl.at/44Tmw to save lives. Each donation helps several people. Be a hero!

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

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!

Mother's Day Cruises
2026-05-10 16:00 - 18:00 | 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

Nurse Appreciation Week @ Hoptimsytic
2026-05-10 12:00 - 19:00 | 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

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.

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!

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.

Drafts & Derby
2026-05-02 12:00 - 21:00 | Hoptimystic Brewery, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Come join us for a Kentucky Derby watch party at Hoptimystic Brewing! Grab your favorite brew, cheer on your picks, and flaunt your best Kentucky Derby style. A prize will be awarded for best hat, so come prepared!

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

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

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/

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 .

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)

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.

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.

﻿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
