Kickoff the first full weekend in September by heading over to Hampton for the 2024 Hampton Beach Seafood Festival , or try the First Congregational Church of Eliot's annual Blueberry Festival. Help raise money to benefit the Pope Memorial Humane Society with a comedy show at the Rockingham Ballroom, or rock through the ages at the Seacoast Rep. Food, laughter and music? Count me in!
Read on for details on things to do:
‘Bill Childs at 90: A Retrospective’
What: Opening Reception for “Bill Childs at 90: A Retrospective,” a show of over 40 paintings by the Exeter artist to celebrate his 90th birthday and many years of creating and teaching art. Most of the paintings will be for sale. Music will be provided by jazz musicians Cinnamon Blomquist on flute and guitarist Gary Smith. This is presented by the Seacoast Artist Association, and a portion of Childs' sales will go to its scholarship fund.
When: Friday, Sept. 6, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Seacoast Artist Association, 130 Water St., Exeter
Cost: Free
More info: seacoastartist.org
Onyx at Pilots Cove Cafe
What: Hip-hop artists Onyx perform live at Pilots Cove Cafe. Featuring special guest performances.
When: Friday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m.
Where: Pilots Cove Cafe, 199 Airport Road, Sanford, Maine
Cost: $30-$40
More info: pilotscovecafe.com
Safe Haven Ballet: ‘Romeo and Juliet’
What: Safe Haven Ballet presents the classic Romeo and Juliet at the STAR Theatre in the Kittery Community Center.
When: Friday, Sept. 6, 7-9 p.m.
Where: STAR Theatre Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery, Maine
Cost: $30
More info: kitterycommunitycenter.org
SOME Fest
What: SOME Fest, an all-day, all-ages music and arts festival featuring 11 performances by local and touring bands as well as local art vendors.
When: Saturday, Sept. 7, noon-10 p.m.
Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine
Cost: $15-$25
More info: thedancehallkittery.org
Comedy to benefit Pope Memorial Humane Society
What: Pope Memorial Humane Society Cocheco Valley in Dover will benefit from the comedy night featuring New England favorites Matt Barry and Chris D with Dave Decker opening.
When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 8 p.m.
Where: Rockingham Ballroom, 22 Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket
Cost: $25 and attendees can bring their own food and drinks
More info: rockinballroom.club
Blueberry Festival in Eliot
What: First Congregational Church of Eliot's annual Blueberry Festival sponsored by Wymann’s Wild Blueberries with vendors with craft items, blueberry pancake breakfast, barbecue chicken lunch, bouncy house and lots of kids activities and pies.
When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: First Congregational Church of Eliot, 1361 State Road, Eliot, Maine
Cost: Free
More info: eliotucc.org
Hampton Beach Seafood Festival
What: The 2024 Hampton Beach Seafood Festival will include more than 50 food vendors, 60-plus arts and craft vendors, and continuous entertainment on two stages.
When: Friday, Sept. 6, noon-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Ocean Boulevard, Hampton
Cost: $10-$30
More info: seafoodfestivalnh.com
More: Hampton Beach Seafood Festival 2024: What to know about food, crafters and music
‘Rock of Ages’ at the Seacoast Rep
What: Get ready to journey back to the outrageous era of 80s glam rock, featuring hits from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar and more.
When: Friday, Sept. 6, at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m.
Where: Seacoast Repertory Theatre, 125 Bow St., Portsmouth
Cost: $40-$57.50
More info: seacoastrep.org
‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'
What: Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike.
When: Sunday, Sept. 8, at 2:30 p.m.
Where: The Players’ Ring, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth
Cost: $26 to $29
More info: playersring.org
Active Retirement Association Free Picnic
What: The Active Retirement Association announces the start of its wide-ranging 2024-25 program season with a free picnic. This free event is open to the general public, so bring a friend and enjoy a light lunch of sandwiches, chips, cookies, and bottled water. (Adults only, please.) Meet current and prospective members and learn about upcoming activities and all ARA has to offer.
When: Monday, Sept. 9, 12:30-3 p.m.
Where: Stratham Hill Park, 270 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham
Cost: Free
More info: unh.edu
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, Blueberry Festival, free picnic: Things to do in Seacoast
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