What To Do Memorial Day Weekend: Events, Parades and More
You can find parades, community picnics and Memorial Day ceremonies in every corner of the state.
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Join the Waterville Valley Recreation Department on the shores of beautiful Corcoran Pond for this annual youth fishing derby. Any kid under the age of 15 can participate in the challenge. There will be over $1,000 worth of prizes, plus face painting, DIY t-shirts, and more family fun. The pond is stocked with trout prior to the event, so there will be no shortage of fish! waterville.com
Over 85 juried craftsmen and women from all over New England will display and sell their work including fine jewelry, scarves, photography, country woodcrafts, pottery, music and more at the Mill Falls Marketplace in Meredith. Come and sample the culinary delights of herbal dips, maple, hot sauces, jams and jellies. castleberryfairs.com
It may not be warm enough to swim in the ocean (unless you’re brave!) but if you’re heading to the coast to celebrate the long weekend, then make sure you top off your Blink’s Fry Dough with a fireworks display. Fireworks are shot off between the top of B and C streets, so grab a blanket or a chair and watch the show. hamptonbeach.org
This annual event includes duck races, traveling train rides, a silent auction, games and live music. Local and visiting food vendors offer fabulous barbecue foods, fair foods, kettle corn, ice cream, lobster sandwiches and more. Watch the “ever growing” parade starting from the Covered Bridge at 1:30 p.m., have your picture taken with “Wildquack” the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Duck, visit local businesses and really enjoy this “ole” fashioned “day in the park.” jacksonnh.com
This legacy road race is a community-wide fundraising event for Krempels Center and the largest race in the Seacoast Road Race Series. Lace up your sneakers and make a difference in the lives of brain injury survivors and their families. runsignup.com
Head to Town Square just in time for lunch as area restaurants vie for the coveted title of best local chowder. Your admission fee ($7.50 for adults, $5 for kids) covers generous samples of chowder and a voting ballot. There will also be free live music at the Town Square gazebo. waterville.com
Step back in time and discover the stories that shaped Rye — a seaside town with over 400 years of rich history. Enjoy a 2-hour guided trolley tour filled with fascinating narration, scenic routes, and three opportunities to step off and explore some of Rye’s most iconic historical landmarks. This lively and informative ride begins at the Rye Town Museum, winds up Washington Road to Brown Lane Farm, cruises along Rye Beach, travels the length of Ocean Boulevard with breathtaking coastal views, and circles back via historic Sagamore and Wallis Roads. Along the way, knowledgeable guides will share stories of Rye’s earliest settlers, fishermen, farmers, tourism, surfers, and endless summer visitors.
ryenhhistoricalsociety.org
705 Rumney Rte 25 in Rumney
603-536-1888
1712 Lost River Road in North Woodstock
603-745 – 8031
