Local Current Events
Around Lake Winnipesaukee
In New Hampshire
  
The NH lakes region of New Hampshire has some really fun local events that let you enjoy the region all year round.
Halloween Events
- You'll find many activities for young and old alike to enjoy the scary season.
Christmas Events
- Many activities for everyone to enjoy this magical, holiday season.
Feb 3 - 5, 2012 - New England Pond Hockey Classic The Pond Hockey Classic has been moved to Lake Waukewan! The welcoming party and skills competition on Thursday, Feb. 2nd, will still be held on Meredith Bay. Please note: There is no parking available at Lake Waukewan. There is a shuttle available from Hart's Turkey Farm, The Chase House and the lot at Prescott Park. Join the fun with this local current event for the second annual Pond Hockey Classic held on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith. A party starts on Thursday evening and then it's three days of pond hockey. There will be 152 teams of all ages competing on 14 rinks between Lago and Church Landing in Meredith. For more information, check out the Pond Hockey Classic.
Feb 11 - 12, 2012 - Great Rotary Fishing Derby This ice fishing derby is loads of fun. Meredith bay is set up with a party atmosphere. Even if you don't fish, it's fun to go. For more information on registration, rules and more, visit the Meredith Rotary Club's web site.
Feb 10 - 12, 2012 - 83rd Annual Sled Dog Race Annual World Championship Sled Dog Races - 6 dog race, starting at Main Street in Laconia. Come and join the fun. There are vendors supplying food and more. To register for the race, call 524-4314.
Feb 17-20, 2012 - Alton Bay Winter Festival This event takes place from 9am to 4pm. Come and enjoy music, games, ice fishing, ice bowling, snowshoeing, and more. Save a spot to see the Great Alton Bay Bed Race. This is a fun event for the whole family to be involved. For more information call 603-875-0109.
Feb 25, 2012 - Abenaki Winter Triathlon - Wolfeboro This event combines snowshoeing, skating and cross country skiing. Registration is at 9am at the Abenaki Ski Club on route 109A in Wolfeboro.
Mar 1-3, 2012 - Wolfeboro Winter Carnival Join in the fun with ski and snowboard races, pancake breakfast, snow sculptures, ski and snowshoe racing, figure skating exhibition, bonfire and more. For more information contact the Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation department.
March Winter is winding down. Time to get ready for spring. Get that last minute skiing in and dream about the crocuses and daffodils blooming. Don't forget that "ice-out" is coming soon. If you're interested in more details check out my "ice-out" page.
April Get ready for spring and summer. Put away the winter woolies. Come out and enjoy nature. There are no bugs! Take a hike, get the yard cleaned up, check back to see what's happening.
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