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Festivals, Fairs & Community Events
Ongoing & Upcoming Events (February 20 – March 5, 2026)
🎿 Sports & Outdoor Winter Events
Winter Operations at Gunstock Mountain Resort
📍 Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford
📆 February 20 to March 5, 2026 during regular winter operating hours
Peak ski season in the Lakes Region with downhill skiing, tubing, and Nordic trails in full swing.
🔗 Full details & schedule
https://www.gunstock.com/
Winter Trails & Snowshoeing at Castle in the Clouds
📍 Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough
📆 February 20 to March 5, 2026 during trail hours, weather permitting
Miles of maintained winter trails with lake and mountain views that locals love this time of year.
🔗 Full details & schedule
https://www.castleintheclouds.org/
Ice Fishing on Lake Winnipesaukee
📍 Public access points across Meredith, Wolfeboro, Alton, and Gilford
📆 Throughout the window, conditions permitting under NH Fish and Game regulations
Late February is prime time for anglers before spring thaw begins to shift conditions.
🔗 Full details & schedule
https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/fishing/ice-fishing.html
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🎭 Theater & Live Performances
Winter Programming at The Colonial Theatre
📍 The Colonial Theatre, Laconia
📆 Events scheduled throughout February and early March 2026
Independent films, touring performances, and live entertainment anchor downtown evenings.
🔗 Full details & schedule
https://www.coloniallaconia.com/
Performances & Community Theater at Belknap Mill
📍 Belknap Mill, Laconia
📆 Select dates within February 20 to March 5, 2026
Local productions and cultural programming inside one of the region’s most historic venues.
🔗 Full details & schedule
https://www.belknapmill.org/
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🎶 Community Music & Activities
Live Music & Winter Events at Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce
📍 Various locations, Wolfeboro
📆 Multiple community events during the two-week window
Chamber-hosted gatherings, winter activities, and small venue performances keep Main Street active even in deep winter.
🔗 Full details & schedule
https://www.wolfeborochamber.com/events
Community Events Calendar via Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
📍 Multiple Lakes Region towns
📆 February 20 to March 5, 2026
Business mixers, nonprofit fundraisers, and seasonal gatherings posted region-wide.
🔗 Full details & schedule
https://business.lakesregionchamber.org/events/calendar
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🎨 Arts, Exhibits & Culture
Winter Exhibits at Meredith Historical Society
📍 Meredith
📆 Ongoing winter hours during the date window
A quiet but meaningful way to connect with the town’s lakefront history.
🔗 Full details & schedule
https://www.meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org/
Library Programs at Laconia Public Library
📍 Laconia
📆 Recurring programs between February 20 and March 5, 2026
Author talks, workshops, and family programming that residents often overlook but truly value.
🔗 Full details & schedule
https://laconialibrary.org/
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🍽️ Food, Drink & Local Flavor
Winter Dining Series at Mill Falls at the Lake
📍 Meredith
📆 Select evenings during the two-week window
Seasonal prix fixe dinners and special culinary events overlooking the bay.
🔗 Full details & schedule
https://www.millfalls.com/events/
Restaurant Week & Pop-Up Dining Events via New Hampshire Lakes Region Tourism Association
📍 Participating restaurants across Belknap and Carroll Counties
📆 Check specific dates within the window
Winter is when chefs get creative, and locals get rewarded with quieter dining rooms.
🔗 Full details & schedule
https://www.lakesregion.org/events/
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🎉 Festivals, Fairs & Community Events
Winter Community Events Roundup via Visit New Hampshire
📍 Belknap and Carroll County listings
📆 February 20 to March 5, 2026
Statewide listings filtered for the Lakes Region help catch smaller festivals and town gatherings.
🔗 Full details & schedule
https://www.visitnh.gov/things-to-do/events-calendar
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