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Upcoming Local Events in Southern New Hampshire
Looking for family-friendly events, date night ideas, dog-friendly activities, baking classes, outdoor concerts, and local festivals near Bedford, NH? Here are upcoming events within about an hour of Bedford, including Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Derry, Amherst, and nearby Southern New Hampshire communities.
Paw Prints Beer Label Contest
Pet owners can submit a photo of their pet for a chance to be featured on a Great North Aleworks beer label while supporting the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire. This is a fun local fundraiser for dog lovers, cat lovers, and anyone who wants to support shelter pets near Bedford, NH.
View Event DetailsWilly Wonka Jr.
This family-friendly theater performance brings Roald Dahl’s classic chocolate-factory story to the Palace Theatre in Manchester, NH. It is a strong pick for parents looking for a morning activity with kids near Bedford, NH.
View Event DetailsJuly Group Hike at Jim Hill Riverwalk
This guided community hike in Concord is a simple outdoor activity within about an hour of Bedford, NH. It is a good fit for walkers, nature lovers, and families looking for a low-key weekend activity in Southern New Hampshire.
View Event DetailsAlimony, Child Support and Parenting Strategies
This confidential New Hampshire webinar helps parents understand alimony, child support, co-parenting communication, and parenting plan strategies during divorce. Legal, financial, and parenting professionals will walk through how support payments are calculated, what affects financial stability, and how to help children feel secure through family transitions.
View Event DetailsBedford Family Concerts in the Park: Endless Skies
Bedford’s summer concert series continues with Endless Skies, featuring rock, country, and folk music. This is an easy weeknight event for families, neighbors, and anyone searching for local music right in Bedford, NH.
View Event DetailsHands-On Unicorn Cake Decorating Class
This hands-on cake decorating class near Bedford, NH teaches guests how to decorate a unicorn-themed cake. It is a fun option for baking enthusiasts, creative adults, or older kids and teens who enjoy edible art.
View Event DetailsSummer Cookie Decorating Class
This beginner-friendly cookie decorating class teaches summer-themed royal icing techniques at LaBelle Winery in Derry, NH. Guests leave with four decorated cookies and ideas they can recreate at home.
View Event DetailsBedford Family Concerts in the Park: Manchester Community Music School
Manchester Community Music School closes out the listed Bedford summer concert schedule with a local outdoor performance. This is a convenient family-friendly event for Bedford residents looking for things to do close to home.
View Event DetailsDIY Summer Suncatcher Workshop
This hands-on workshop lets guests create a coastal-inspired suncatcher using laser-cut wood, crushed glass, resin, and crystal strands. It is a good creative outing for adults, friend groups, and anyone looking for a craft class near Bedford, NH.
View Event Details69th Annual New Hampshire Antiques Show
The New Hampshire Antiques Show brings curated antiques dealers to downtown Manchester for a three-day shopping and collecting event. It is a strong fit for antique lovers, decorators, history buffs, and anyone looking for a unique indoor activity near Bedford, NH.
View Event DetailsAnother Anime Convention 2026
Another Anime Convention brings anime, cosplay, fan programming, and pop culture activities to downtown Manchester. This is a good listing for teens, young adults, and friend groups looking for a larger weekend event near Bedford, NH.
View Event DetailsWe Are One Fest
We Are One Fest brings live entertainment to Veterans Memorial Park in Manchester, NH. It is a good upcoming event for people looking for outdoor music and community-centered activities near Bedford.
View Event DetailsAsset Division, Retirement Accounts, and the QDRO Process
This confidential New Hampshire webinar helps divorcing individuals understand asset division, retirement accounts, and the QDRO process. Vesta’s divorce professionals will explain how marital property, retirement funds, taxes, and account transfers can affect long-term financial stability after divorce.
View Event DetailsDisney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
This children’s summer theater performance brings Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. to the Palace Theatre in Manchester. It is a great family-friendly activity near Bedford, NH for kids who love music, theater, and familiar stories.
View Event DetailsManchester Community Summer Band
The Manchester Community Summer Band brings together musicians with a wide range of experience for an annual summer concert. This is a good community music option for families and adults looking for local arts events near Bedford, NH.
View Event DetailsFloral Cupcake Decorating Class
This floral cupcake decorating class teaches guests how to pipe buttercream flowers and turn five cupcakes into an edible bouquet. It is a polished option for bakers, date nights, friend groups, or adults looking for a creative class near Bedford, NH.
View Event DetailsNH Irish Festival
NH Irish Festival celebrates Irish music and culture in downtown Manchester. It is a strong listing for families, adults, and anyone looking for cultural events in Southern New Hampshire near Bedford.
View Event DetailsMY TURN’s Back 2 School Peace Fest X Chandler’s Ball
This back-to-school community event is described as a high-energy block party focused on connection, community, and a fresh start to the school year. It is a useful listing for families and students searching for late-summer activities near Bedford, NH.
View Event DetailsMagician BJ Hickman
Magician BJ Hickman brings a kid-friendly magic show to the Palace Theatre’s summer series. This is a quick, easy morning event for families looking for indoor children’s activities near Bedford, NH.
View Event DetailsSummer’s End Music Fest
Summer’s End Music Fest gives music lovers a late-summer event option in Manchester, NH. It is a solid pick for adults, singles, and friend groups looking for live entertainment near Bedford before fall schedules kick in.
View Event DetailsSeether at SNHU Arena
Rock band Seether is scheduled to perform at SNHU Arena in downtown Manchester. This is a larger concert option for adults and music fans searching for September events near Bedford, NH.
View Event DetailsManchester Citywide Arts Festival
Manchester Citywide Arts Festival is a community arts event centered around the Palace Theatre in downtown Manchester. It is a strong late-summer listing for families, creatives, and visitors looking for arts and culture near Bedford, NH.
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