Birds and Blooms of Penemah Bog
Place: Ponemah Bog, Amherst, NH (about 40 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All
Come see the spectacle of the bog in bloom, and learn about some of the unique history and adaptations of bog life. 8 to 10:30 a.m. Space is limited and preregistration required. Contact Phil Brown at pbrown@nhaudubo
NHPTV Family Day at Story Land
Place: Story Land, Glen, NH (about 167 miles from Keene)
Price: Admission to park
Ages: All
"Go, go, go, go...on an adventure" to Story
Land and meet the Cat in the Hat, Curious George and Woofster from Super
WHY! at NHPTV Family Day at Story Land, Saturday, June 2nd from 9 a.m. -
5 p.m. Enjoy a fun day at the theme park in Glen, NH, and support New
Hampshire Public Television at the same time!
Strolling of the Heifers
Place: Downtown Brattleboro Vermont (about 17 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All
Strolling of the Heifers Parade and Live Green Expo
Saturday, June 2, 2012
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Downtown Brattleboro, Vermont
World-famous agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade — 10 a.m. sharp on Brattleboro’s historic Main Street; pre-parade entertainment from 9 a.m. Watch scores of lovable heifer calves led by future farmers, followed by many other farm animals, bands, tractors, floats, clowns and much more. When it’s over, follow the crowd to the all-day 11-acre Live Green Expo for food, music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits and fun, all related to our mission of sustaining family farms by connecting people with healthy local food. See website for details.
World-famous agriculturally-themed Strolling of the Heifers Parade — 10 a.m. sharp on Brattleboro’s historic Main Street; pre-parade entertainment from 9 a.m. Watch scores of lovable heifer calves led by future farmers, followed by many other farm animals, bands, tractors, floats, clowns and much more. When it’s over, follow the crowd to the all-day 11-acre Live Green Expo for food, music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits and fun, all related to our mission of sustaining family farms by connecting people with healthy local food. See website for details.
Dimensions in Dance presents "Once Upon a Fairytale"
Place: Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester, NH (about 60 miles away from Keene)
Price: $16
Ages: All
Dimensions in Dance presents "Once Upon a Fairytale" as their annual end of year production. A mixture of favorite fairytale stories, including "Snow White", "Rapunzel", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Hansel and Gretel", "Little Red Riding Hood", and many more, intersect throughout a show filled with ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern and acrobatic dance. There will be a few RHNH members in this production, as well!
Performances will be on Saturday, June 2nd at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM at The Palace Theatre in Manchester. Tickets are $16.00 each and are available through the Palace Theatre either by phone, in person or at their website. **Note: The Palace Theatre charges an additional fee if tickets are purchased online. To avoid this, purchase tickets either in person, or by phone, and ask for them to be held for you on the day of the show. Contact: 603-668-5588
Website
Games Day at Mariposa Museum
Place: Mariposa Museum, Peterborough, NH (about 22 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All
On Saturday, June 2nd from 12-5pm the Mariposa Museum and the Peterborough Historical Society are offering a family Games Day to complement their exhibitions on childhood. At the Mariposa visitors can play indoor games, some as ancient as the Pyramids, as well as some newly invented games contributed by David Beffa-Negrini games enthusiast, board game designer and owner of Fools Gold Puzzles. Educator Katie Richardson will lead a "top spin off" with her collection of tops from around the world. The Historical Society will have an exciting variety of historic games in Bass Hall as well as outdoor games on the green.
Guests will be invited to play stick and hoop, the game of Graces, ring
toss, Old Maid, the game of the Authors and many more. Adults and
children alike will be able to try their hand and compete in games from
around the world and across time - but none will be electronic!
Events
at both the Peterborough Historical Society and Mariposa Museum are free
and open to the public.
Free Fish Printing For Families
Place: Turners Falls Fishway, Turners Falls, MA (about 28 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: 6 and older
Chowder Fest
Place: Prescott Park, Portsmouth, NH (about 100 miles from Keene)
Price: $10 adult/$5 youth (12 and under)/members free
Ages: All
The annual Chowder Festival offers some of the best Chowder the Seacoast has to offer. Each year, more than 4,000 people help kick off the Prescott Park Arts Festival summer season by enjoying more than 500 gallons of piping hot chowder served up for tasting. Be your own judge and vote for your favorite chowder from more than a dozen restaurants as they compete for the Best Chowder title. Begins at 11:30 a.m.
Nashua Family Music Festival
Place: Greeley Park, 100 Concord St., Nashua, NH (about 45 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All
The event will feature musical performances from students and local
artists Baza Blues, delicious food offerings from Weirs Roasting, a
karate demonstration from students at the Tiger Den Karate School, and
an outdoor climbing wall run by Vertical Dreams, Nashua’s latest indoor
climbing gym.
The Family Music Fest’s goal, in addition to providing inexpensive family fun, is to showcase local musical talent and raise awareness and support for the Nashua Community School. The Nashua Community Music School provides southern NH with a broad spectrum of learning, performing and listening opportunities in music including vocal and instrumental lessons from the best professional musicians and educators in southern NH.
603-881-7030
Spring Craft Fair
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Place: Walpole Commons, Walpole, NH
Price:n/a
Ages: All
Spring Craft Fair 9am-3pm. Walpole Common. Hosted by St. John’s Church. Food including hot dogs, pies, tea breads, cookies. Vendor space available by calling, e-mailing, or going online. Phone: 603-756-4533. Email: rector@st.johnswalpole.org. Web: www.st.johnswalpole.org.
Spring Craft Fair
Place: Walpole Commons, Walpole, NH
Price:n/a
Ages: All
Spring Craft Fair 9am-3pm. Walpole Common. Hosted by St. John’s Church. Food including hot dogs, pies, tea breads, cookies. Vendor space available by calling, e-mailing, or going online. Phone: 603-756-4533. Email: rector@st.johnswalpole.org. Web: www.st.johnswalpole.org.
ConVal Spring Concert
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: ConVal High School, Gym, Peterborough, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All
The ConVal Band presents the Cool Beans Spring Concert.
4th Annual Trek to Taste
Place: Forest Center, Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historic Park, Woodstock, VT (about 60 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All
Celebrate local food and local trails at this fun, free, family-friendly event!
Join a guided walk, or grab a map and head off along one of three spectacular routes in Vermont’s National Park and Woodstock’s Town Parks. Each trail leads to samples of delicious farm-fresh treats prepared by area students and community groups — and you’ll also encounter family-friendly arts and crafts activities, trail games, displays and live animals. Return to the National Park Forest Center after your walk to enjoy local ice cream and great music from the band Billy Wylder.
This free event is co-sponsored by over 30 area organizations and is fast-becoming one of the most popular events in the Upper Valley.
www.facebook.com/events/320935167966001/
www.uvfts.org/events/trek-to-taste/
Horse Drawn History
CANCELLED (June 3rd instead)
Place: Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Rd., Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All
This family program explores the use of horses and horse-drawn equipment on farms, and includes a hay ride with our Belgian draft horses, Prince and magic. FREE.
603-357-7278
www.stonewallfarm.org
Strategy Games
Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Place: Village Square Booksellers, 32 The Square, Bellows Falls, VT (about 22 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: All
Every 1st Saturday. Duels for Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, Magic The Gathering.
Free.
Village Square Booksellers sells decks and boosters as well as Dungeons and Dragons books.
802-463-9404
www.villagesquarebooks.com
Bird Nesting Program
Place: Horatio Colony Nature Preserve, Daniels Hill Rd., Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: Best for adults and children familiar with hiking
Migrating Birds are busy building their homes. Join us to learn from two New England birders who will teach you how to observe and identify this wonderful rite of spring without disturbing nesting birds. These folks will share with you their expert eyes and lots of birding experience! Best for adults and children familiar with hiking.
Meet at the Horatio Colony Nature Preserve parking area off Daniels Hill Road in Keene (first pull off on left). Remember to bring sturdy walking shoes, water/snack, bug spray, hat and binoculars.
For more information or cancellation due to weather, please call 603-283-2115
www.horatiocolonymuseum.org
French and Indian War Encampment
Place: Fort at No. 4, 267 Springfield Rd., Charlestown, NH (about 28 miles away from Keene)
Price: Contact for more info
Ages: All
Living Historians including British and French troops, rangers, militia, campfollowers, Native Americans and sutlers gather to recreate the sights and sounds of the French and Indian War.
Included during this two day event are tactical battle reenactments, open hearth and campfire cooking, and pioneer trades.
www.fortat4.com
Music: Blackjack Crossing and JATOBA
Place: Mole Hill Theatre, 789 Gilsum Mine Rd., East Alstead, NH
Price: $10
Ages: n/a
Blackjack Crossing incorporates elements of Irish music, Gypsy, folk and rock into its unique take on string band music. JATOBA! offers quick, high-energy bluegrass tempos, thumping rockabilly bass lines, and soaring three-part vocal harmonies.
Potluck supper at 7 p.m., Music starts at 7:30. $10 cover, byob.
Directions: Gilsum Mine Road to Baine Way.
www.facebook.com/pages/Mole-Hill-Theatre/360963572287
Take a Hike for Humanity
Place: Mount Monadnock, 116 Poole Rd., Jaffrey, NH (about 17 miles from Keene)
Price: Varies
Ages: All
Greater Manchester Habitat for Humanity joins several area affiliates in this annual fundraiser to support our mission to help partner families build safe, affordable housing. Pledges and donations will go towards finishing our 3-family home in Manchester, our biggest undertaking yet. We need hikers, donors, and corporate sponsors! Hikers and teams create their own pledge page: https://gnhfh.myetap.org/fundraiser/2012hike/aboutEvent.do Where? Mount Monadnock, Jaffrey, NH When? Check-in 9am to 2pm http://facebook.com/habitatmanchester
603-626-3394
Black Fly Community Art Show
Time: 10:00 am-noon
Place: The Grapevine Family and Community Resource Center, 4 Aiken St., Antrim, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All
Please join us as we display community art. Local artisans share their craft. People of all ages can join in our art stations and view art from local children, teens and adults. Something for everyone!
Farm Tour
Place: Walpole Valley Farms, 663 Wentworth Rd., Walpole, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All
Farm Tour at Walpole Valley Farms. Come see some farm animals, and learn more about how animals are raised in a pasture-based environment. See a more detailed description here.
Edible Heirlooms Family Activities
Place: Historic Deerfield, Deerfield, MA (about 36 miles from Keene)
Price: Free with admission
Ages: All
Learn about heirloom vegetables and have fun outdoors as you help us plant and tend the History Workshop Garden. Find out what makes something an “heirloom,” and learn about some of the vegetables that were important to the diet of early New Englanders. You can plant a seed to take home, make a trellis out of natural materials to help your plant grow, and also take away a recipe booklet for your harvest. Included with general admission.
Repeats every Sunday and every Saturday until June 25th, 2012.
Free Detoxing the Mind Workshop
Place: Healing Grace Worship Center, 55 Marlboro Rd., Brattleboro, VT (about 17 miles from Keene)
Price: Free
Ages: Older
This free all day workshop is designed to help people remove the toxins in their mind that cause physical and emotional problems.
Replacing negative thinking with positive thinking improves both your physical and psychological health. Toxic thoughts are like poison, but the good news is, you can break the cycle of toxic thinking and reverse the effects. Breaking the cycle of toxic thinking improves every area of your life - your relationships, your health and even your success. Thoughts are measurable and occupy mental brain space. Thoughts are active-- they grow and change. Thoughts influence every decision, word, action and physical reaction we make. Toxic thoughts affect people in all stages of life, in every part of the world, every day. A minor irritation can become toxic, and these thoughts need to be swept away through a renewing of the mind.
The results of toxic thinking translates into stress in the body. This stress harms the body in a multitude of ways from patchy memory, to mental health, immune system problems, heart problems and digestive problems. In fact research today shows that 80% of physical, emotional and mental health issues can be a direct result of our thought lives. This manifests in our bodies through diabetes, thyroid problems, hypertension, aneurysms, coronary heart disease, and depression, to name just a few. The good news is that you can break the cycle of toxic thinking and start to build healthy patterns that can bring peace to a stormy thought life.
This all day session will teach you about The Dirty Dozen of our thought life and will provide groundbreaking yet simple tools to make permanent change in your life and improve your health and your relationships within 21 days.
Please join us Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. at 55 Marlboro Rd, Brattleboro, VT. For more information or to confirm attendance please call 413-824-6381 or email us at healingwaters55@yahoo.com.
Orienteering Adventure in the Woods
Place: Fox State Forest, 309 Center Rd., Hillsborough, NH (about 28 miles from Keene)
Price: $5 per map
Ages: All
A treasure hunt in the woods, orienteering is a map-and-compass sport that is enjoyed by both runners and hikers.
Up North Orienteers, New Hampshire's orienteering club, is hosting an event on Saturday, June 2 at Fox State Forest in Hillsborough, NH. Start anytime between 10am-1pm. Courses of varying lengths for all ages and abilities will be offered. Beginners are welcome-- instruction and compasses are available. Join us for some outside fun. Bring your sense of adventure and a pair of comfortable shoes.
$5 per map. This event will run rain-or-shine. For more about the club and the sport visit www.upnoor.org
Please alert the meet director if you will be bringing a large group.
Milford Keyes Art Festival
Place: Milford Oval and Town Hall, Milford, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All
The Keyes Art Group will be exhibiting and selling their artwork in the Milford Oval and the Town Hall Auditorium from Saturday, June 2nd from 9-4pm and Sunday, June 3rd, from 9-3pm. Additional events and attractions provided by the Milford Improvement Team. Event Sponsored by the Milford Masonic Association.
Kids Organizer Workshop
Time: 9:00 am-Noon
Place: The Home Depot, Keene, NH
Price: Free
Ages: All
Kids Organizer Workshop
Saturday, June 2nd from 9am-noon
FREE
Kids paint their own organizer & get a kid-sized orange apron with achievement certificate & pin!
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