What do food trucks and beer, a jazz festival and Biscuit the Dog all have in common? They are all part of exciting entertainment being offered on the Seacoast this weekend. Grab your kids, friends or head out on your own to enjoy some fun!
Read on for details on things to do:
Roadshow Weekend: Night 1 at The Word Barn
What: Whiskey Treaty Roadshow to perform along with Old Hat Stringband, King Kyote and Ali McGuirk.
When: Friday, Aug. 23, 6-10:30 p.m.
Where: The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter
Cost: $46
More info: thewordbarn.com
Books Alive: Biscuit the Dog at the Children’s Museum
What: Everyone’s favorite silly puppy, Biscuit the Dog, will be visiting the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire this August as part of the museum’s popular Books Alive program.
When: Friday, Aug. 23, 10-10:30 a.m. and 2-2:30 p.m.
Where: Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, 6 Washington St., Dover
Cost: Free to $12.50
More info: childrens-museum.org
Enlightened Rogues with Kouchera at The Stone Church
What: Enlightened Rogues began life in 2024 as a tribute to The Allman Brothers Band, but quickly evolved into into a broader psychedelic experience taking songs from other artists (Elton John, Ray Charles) and applying the textures and principles of The Allman Brothers' music to those songs.
When: Friday, Aug. 23, 8-11:30 p.m.
Where: The Stone Church, 5 Granite St., Newmarket
Cost: $12-$17
More info: stonechurchrocks.com
Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
What: Fifteen local food trucks serve their specialties, while Smuttynose Brewing Co pours craft beers and drinks.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24, noon-5 p.m.
Where: Smuttynose Brewing Company, 105 Towle Farm Road, Hampton
Cost: $5-$10
More info: foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com
‘Too Darn Hot’ at Newmarket Millspace
What: An evening of sizzling showtunes in the second of the Millspace Mainstage Cabaret Series.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Newmarket Millspace, 55 Main St., Newmarket
Cost: $15
More info: millspace.org
41st annual Seacoast Jazz Festival featuring Alexa Tarantino
What: Alexa Tarantino headlines the 41st Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival, in partnership with Seacoast Jazz Society.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24, noon-6 p.m.
Where: Prescott Park Arts Festival, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth
Cost: Suggested $5-$15 donation at the gate.
More info: prescottpark.org
'Crater': Free family movie night
What: "Crater" with pre-movie entertainment with a special presenter. Bring a chair and a blanket and snacks or order takeout from Ridge restaurants.
When: Saturday, Aug. 24, Pre-entertainment from 6-8 p.m. Movie from 8:30-10 p.m.
Where: The Ridge, 92 Farmington Road, Rochester
Cost: Free
More info: facebook.com/TheRidgeNH
Portsmouth Athenaeum: Neave Piano Trio at The Dance Hall
What: Neave Trio has earned praise for its engaging, cutting-edge performances.
When: Sunday, Aug. 25, 4-5:30 p.m.
Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine
Cost: $10-$30
More info: thedancehallkittery.org
Perpetual Groove – Live Under the Arch
What: PGroove, a band categorized by fans as “Trance Arena Rock,” is an amalgamation of rock and indie electronica, with a touch of metal.
When: Sunday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m.
Where: Under the Chestnut St Arch, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth
Cost: $32-$35
More info: themusichall.org
Crows’ Feat Community Picnic
What: Savor the freshest produce of the season while enjoying the beauty & sounds of nature – and live bands from around New England.
When: Sunday, Aug. 25, 1- 3 p.m.
Where: Crows’ Feat Farm, 178 Drinkwater Road, Kensington
Cost: $30
More info: crowsfeatfarm.org
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