The Monadnock Region is full of things to do!
Looking for different ways to Discover Monadnock? Here you can read about things to do in the small towns and villages of the Monadnock Region, check out venues for art, annual festivals, best places for food or shopping or seeing live music. There are things to do here throughout the seasons! Take a look – we know you’ll find something you like.
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Removed from the hustle and bustle of urban life, the Monadnock Region is an escape for artists to focus on their craft and be one with the beauty of nature. Many prolific and award-winning artists keep their studios here, and many arrange visits by appointment! What kinds of studios could you visit in the Monadnock
During a visit to the Monadnock region, take the opportunity to make beautiful things in beautiful surroundings. There are countless studios, makerspaces, and art centers dedicated to all kinds of crafts for this very purpose. Look out for beginner-friendly craft and beers, paint and sips, hands-on classes for all levels, or boldly take the stage
The love of performing arts runs rampant in the Monadnock region. From plays, musicals, and operas to circus performances and, of course, the holiday ballet staple The Nutcracker, there’s a show here for all ages and occasions. The Peterborough Players have a deep love for high caliber theater. Share in that enthusiasm with a visit
The Monadnock region has a deep love for music of all kinds, and classical music is no exception! Excellent musicians with love for community outreach and teaching have set up their practices here. During a visit, take an evening or a matinee to be swept away by enchanting compositions in local churches, town halls, and
For those of you who are captivated by New England history, find remnants of the Monadnock region’s industrial past preserved in buildings overtaken by the arts. You’ll find some wonderful surprises! From lunchtime concerts to film screenings and site-specific installations, Epsilon Spires makes the most of a renovated 19th-century Victorian Gothic and Gothic Revival church
In the heart of New Hampshire’s Monadnock region and right next door to Mt. Monadnock itself, the town of Richmond is a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts. The town is surrounded by a plethora of trails and scenic spots that beckon outdoor adventurers. From the rugged terrains of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail to the serene beauty
The dead of winter is when New England comes alive, especially during the holidays! New Hampshire’s Monadnock region, especially, loves to use the arts to celebrate this special time of year. Home to many diverse artists including dancers, actors, musicians, and crafters, what better way to ring in the holidays than through the arts? With
NICOLE S. COLSON The first on the list of core values at downtown Peterborough’s museum is that it welcomes everyone. “People should leave feeling they were taken care of,” said Michelle Stahl, executive director of The Monadnock Center for History and Culture (formerly the Peterborough Historical Society). A community museum and cultural center, the Center—open
NICOLE S. COLSON When Monadnock Chorus artistic director Morgan Bothwell did his first concert season with the group recently, there was already a very welcoming environment in place. “I got lucky,” he said. “It’s already instilled. The chorus has been around 60-plus years and some of the members have been with us the entire time.”
Visit the quiet, healing town of Gilsum, New Hampshire. With tranquil and hidden nature getaways, interesting history, and fun annual events, Gilsum will make a pleasant day trip if you know where to go! Fun fact: Gilsum is home to organic skin and body care company Badger Balm. Enjoy Peaceful Nature Spots The Sustainability Project,
