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SEACOAST EVENTS CALENDAR

**EVENTS COMING SOON***
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PORTSMOUTH, KITTERY NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE 2023!

Browse some “must-see” destinations on the Seacoast this season and beyond! Happy exploring! xx Seacoast Lately
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What To Do Memorial Day Weekend: Events, Parades and More

Memorial Day weekend is here, which means so is the unofficial start to summer. The three-day weekend is typically filled with days spent outdoors at the lake or beach, grills fired up to cook a variety of burgers and Memorial Day recipes, and red, white and blue desserts that Gordon Ramsey would approve of (maybe). […]

The Best Events Happening in June

An aerial view of the Bela Fleck concert at Prescott Park Arts Festival in Portsmouth. Photo by Clear Eye Photo Prescott Park Arts Festival, Portsmouth, June through October The state’s most sprawling summer arts festival returns in 2023 for yet another season of world-class entertainment for the whole family. A chili cook-off, jazz festival, movie […]

The World According to Sticklers

Illustration by Peter Noonan Jake renovated old houses. One couple wanted their new-to-them colonial restored with meticulous attention to historic accuracy.  “Alrighty,” Jake said. “Where do you want the outhouse?” Jake was a stickler. Turns out they didn’t want that much historic accuracy. I’m a stickler from a long line of sticklers. If my husband […]

A Mysterious Hand

This helpful marker was only found after navigating for hours on unmapped dirt roads. I‘m standing atop a large boulder on the east bank of the Swift Diamond River, hoping to find answers to an intriguing question. I’m at the “Hand on the Rock” site in the northern New Hampshire township of Second College Grant. […]

Avoid the Dark Side of Tanning

Illustration by Gloria Diianni Sporting a sun tan is an aspiration for many of us, whether we sunbathe at the beach or in a booth. Americans learned more about the dangers of excessive sun exposure and indoor tanning beds by the ’80s and ’90s, but many of us had already over-exposed ourselves by then, desiring […]

Canaan Reflects on the Great Fire of 1923

Gary Hamel in his studio in downtown Canaan, yards away from where the business district was destroyed. Close your eyes for a moment and imagine your town’s business district. Envision the shopkeeper who always recommends an ideal gift, the bank that hands out dog biscuits and lollipops at the drive-thru, the restaurant that throws your […]

Loon Mountain Resort: Family-Friendly Fun Without the Snow

Loon Mountain Resort: Family-Friendly Fun Without the Snow Frequently named as one of the best ski resorts in the East, Loon Mountain Resort is home to over 370 skiable acres in the Western White Mountains. During the snowy winter months, thousands of people visit the family-friendly ski resort to learn to ski, to […]

Ask the Locals – Summer Edition

With the mercury climbing in the city, it’s a great time to plan an escape to the mountains. The western White Mountains are perfect for a weekend or weeklong adventure for all ages with waterparks, hiking, and delicious food and drink options. Let two of our longtime locals tell you […]