Project Sunapee

Abbott Library American Mah Jongg
2031-01-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Interested in learning a new tabletop, tile game?
Join the library’s volunteers as they play American Mah Jongg. This group is all levels and open to new players. All supplies are available at game time.

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

Sensory Storytime
2030-12-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
A Zen-like story time for preschoolers to practice their fine motor skills. Each session will have a theme that will spotlight quiet stories, repeating chants with yoga positions, and a few fine motor activities. IDEAL FOR AGES 2.5 – 4.

No Registration Required

Teen Advisory Board
2030-12-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Teens and tweens grades 6-12 can participate in the Teen Advisory Board to provide input for book selection and library programs all while earning volunteer hours.

No Registration Required

Sunapee Farmers Market
2027-09-04 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

Pop-Up Shop at the Sunapee Welcome Center
2027-09-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Sunapee Welcome Center, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Browse a collection of lake-inspired gifts, home décor, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and unique finds all summer long.
Hours:
Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Challenger Soccer Camp at Veterans Field
2027-07-20 08:00 - 08:45 | Sunapee, NH
Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages and a daily World Cup tournament.
July 20-July 24, 2026 at Veterans Field
For more information and to sign-up visit challengersports.com

Bootcamp for Adults
2026-12-29 05:30 - 06:30 | Sherburne Gym
Each session consists of 12 classes over a span of 6 weeks. Additionally, there are options for quarterly and annual enrollments.
Every Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:30am
$50 Sunapee Resident/$55 Non-Resident
https://sunapeerecreation.recdesk.com/Community/Program

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!

20th Annual Lake Sunapee 5K Turkey Trot
2026-11-26 09:00 | Sunapee Harbor, Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Whether you run, jog, walk, or push a stroller, this is a great event for all to enjoy. We welcome you to get creative with your race attire-there is an award for best costume!
Our annual 5K is a beloved community event and Sunapee Recreation’s largest fundraiser of the year. All race proceeds support recreation programs, events and community spaces.
Register Today!: https://sunapeeturkeytrot.com

Mini Golf inside the Abbott Library
2026-10-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Enjoy mini fold inside the Abbott Library! 9 fun and challenging holes will be setup within the stacks! Pizza and snacks will be available. No reservation is needed and all are welcome!

Art of Craft Exhibit & Sale
2026-10-11 11:00 - 16:00 | The Livery, 58 Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
A One-Day Celebration of Creativity in Sunapee Harbor
Sunday, October 11 • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Livery • 58 Main Street • Sunapee Harbor
Step inside The Livery for a colorful autumn afternoon celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of talented regional artisans. Browse beautifully handcrafted pieces, meet the artists who created them, learn about their inspiration, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase unique works you’ll treasure for years to come.
Whether you’re searching for a meaningful gift, decorating your home, or simply looking for an inspiring way to spend a Sunday in Sunapee Harbor, Art of Craft offers something for every visitor.
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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.

Crowther Chapel
2026-09-27 11:30 - 13:30 | Dexter’s Inn
Crowther Memorial Chapel is a tiny historic 10-by-12 foot stone chapel built in 1934 as a memorial for John Crowther, who passed away from leukemia at age 15. Features stained glass windows and a surrounding low stone wall with a wrought-iron gate enclosing the graves of John Crowther and his parents.Located in the woods on a hill above the town and lake of Sunapee, on property near Dexter’s Inn, access from Stagecoach Road.
Crowther Memorial Chapel is open to the public on the last Sunday of the months of June, July, August, and September from 11:30am – 1:30pm.

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!

Abbott Library Taiwanese Mah Jongg
2026-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Join library volunteers and patrons as they play Taiwanese Mah Jongg! Supplies provided.
For more questions, call or email the library at 603.763.5513 or info@abbottlibrary.org.

Story Time
2026-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Reading aloud to children is one of the best things you can do for their development. Not only is it fun, but it is also a bonding experience that can impact their literacy skills, emotional well-being, and love of reading. Studies have shown that children who know more words when they enter kindergarten tend to read better and have higher academic achievement throughout school. Children who are read to more often are exposed to more new words and develop a more robust understanding of language. A 2019 study by The Ohio State University found that young children whose parents read to them five times daily will hear nearly 1.5 million more words by the time they turn five than children who were not read to at all. This is known as the “million-word gap. – United Through Reading website.
Abbott Library encourages families to join staff members for our weekly storytimes each Wednesday at 10 AM. Participants hear stories, sing songs, and create a craft.
For more information, call or email the library at 603.763.5513 or info@abbottlibrary.org.

Sunapee Thrift Shop
2026-09-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Sunapee Thrift Shop, 542 Route 11, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Welcome to the Town of Sunapee Thrift Shop!
The Sunapee Thrift Shop was founded by the Sunapee Seniors to offer scholarships to the Sunapee School District and serve the local community with donations for local services. With the help of many hardworking volunteers, the shop continues to serve the local area. When you shop with us, you’re not just finding great deals – you’re also helping to reduce waste and support local initiatives.
Supporting Our Community
Proceeds from the Town of Sunapee Thrift Shop are given back to the community in scholarships and donations to organizatoins. By shopping here, you’re contributing to initiatives that make a positive impact right here in Sunapee.
Donate and Volunteer
We rely on donations from community members to keep the shop stocked year-round! We welcome clean women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and shoes with no stains or tears. Please deliver all donations to the Sunapee Transfer Station.
Interested in volunteering? Join our team of dedicated volunteers who help run the shop, sort donations, assist customers, and contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the thrift shop.
** In case of inclement weather, the shop will be closed if the school district is closed. **

Movies Under the Stars
2026-08-27 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

Dr. Harp Blues Revue Band at Ben Mere Park
2026-08-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Sunapee Harbor, Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
A four-piece blues band specializing in the driving boogie blues popularized by Johnny Winter, George Thorogood and the J. Geils Band; a sound that owes equal debts to Chuck Berry and John Lee Hooker. Dennis Martin took up the harmonica at age 10; over a 30-year professional career, he’s performed all over the world, including the former Soviet Union, and opened for everyone from B.B. King to Steppenwolf.

Live Music at The Landing
2026-08-22 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*

Snowdin Band at Ben Mere Park
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Sunapee Harbor, Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Blending the grit of classic rock with the heart of country, this band delivers a sound that’s both timeless and fresh. Fronted by Chris Harrington Jr. on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, the band brings energy and storytelling to every stage. Ben Falkoff’s lead guitar, Vince Brisson’s bass and backup vocals, and Chris Harrington Sr.’s drums and vocals round out a dynamic experience packed with soaring riffs, heartfelt lyrics, and rhythms that get audiences moving

Black Bear Happenings in New Hampshire
2026-08-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Join us as a New Hampshire Fish and Wildlife Steward shares information about black bears in the state. Learn about the natural history of these intriguing mammals, their habitat needs and ways to avoid potentially costly conflicts. Also, hear about the amazing federal funding mechanism that supports long-term research and is largely responsible for our country’s abundant fish and wildlife.

No Registration Required

The Conniption Fits
2026-08-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Sunapee Harbor, Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
A road-tested, hard-working New England band, this dynamic trio prides itself on getting every crowd on its feet. With high-energy takes on ’80s alt. favorites, as well as ’90s and current pop hits, their setlist spans everything from “Come On Eileen,” “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” and “Livin’ on a Prayer” to Green Day, Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie, and Goo Goo Dolls. Voted Best Rock Trio by New Hampshire Magazine, they’ve shared stages with Kings of Leon, Train, Weezer, Panic! At The Disco, Cinderella, Warrant, Boston, and Blue Öyster Cult.

Rock Bass Fishing Derby
2026-08-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Sunapee Harbor, Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
The annual Lake Sunapee Rock Bass Fishing Derby is a way to have fun and earn prizes while helping us control these invasive fish.
All ages welcome. There is no limit on team sizes. No cost to participate. Weigh-in at 12 Noon in Sunapee Harbor!
Ages 16 years and older require a fishing license.

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

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

The Honey Bees Band at Ben Mere Park
2026-08-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Sunapee Harbor, Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Blending 1930s-era jazz, western swing, folk-rock, and Americana, The Bees deliver their sound with flair, fun, and a hint of mischief. Mary Fagan anchors the rhythm on acoustic guitar and piano, while Chris O’Neill adds jazz-box chords and bright Telecaster runs. Jock Irvine keeps it swinging on upright bass, with drummer Jared Steer locking in the groove while Greg Mostovoy’s saxophone and flute improvisations make it smooth, sweet and satisfying.

Open Table Project Free Community Meal
2026-08-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee, NH, 03782
OpenTable Project
1st Wednesday of each month
Free Community Meals.
Next up on August 5th, 5:30pm, at the church.
Lake Sunapee United Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street, Sunapee.
On the menu this month is Taco Night – build your own – we’ve got the fixings!

Buck-A-Shuck Oysters
2026-08-05 16:00 - 21:00 | Hoptimystic Brewing, 31 River Road, Sunapee, NH, 03782
Join us every Wednesday night this summer for Buck-a-Shuck Oyster Night at Hoptimystic Brewing.
Fresh oysters straight from Maine starting at 4pm and going until they are sold out! Grab a cold craft beer, enjoy the harbor vibes, and make Wednesdays your new favorite night of the week.

Petting Zoo
2026-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Abbott Library, 11 Soonipi Circle, Sunapee, NH, 03782-2925, United States
Come meet a variety of animals including including bunnies, guinea pigs, baby chicks, ducklings, chickens, goats, and lambs!

No Registration Required
