Christmas Crafts | Live Music | Theatre | Homeless Persons Memorial Vigil: The NH Patch Weekender

CONCORD, NH — ‘Twas the weekend before Christmas, when all through the state, there was good cheer stirring, and events throughout…

You’ll find it all here on Patch in New Hampshire.

And don’t forget: Event listings are free on one Patch site. You can share your calendar listing on other community sites for a modest fee, starting at 25 cents per day. To get started, visit the Events link on the front page of all Patch sites. Statewide calendar roundups are published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Thursday

Thrift Shop (First Church Nashua Congregational)

Yoga Nidra (Auria Wellness, Merrimack)

Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport Presents FREE Live Music Nights (Michael's Harborside Restaurant & Bar, Newburyport)

Theater Thursdays (Concord Public Library)

Concord's Homeless Persons Memorial Vigil (Statehouse city plaza)

Evening Storytime (Penacook Library & Activity Center)

Flute Studio Recital – December 18, 2025 (Concord Community Music School)

Tumbled Sea Glass Holiday Tree (The Canvas Roadshow, Bedford)

Friday

• Flow with Grace Vinyasa (Auria Wellness, Merrimack)
• Photos With Santa (Including Pet Photos!) (Merrimack High School)
• Holiday Simmer Pot Kit Workshop (Silver Bells DIY design & décor, Merrimack)
• Etz Hayim Synagogue Menorah Lighting (Derry)
• Photos with Santa! 🎅📸 (Dogtopia of North Hampton)
• CCMS Student Recital — December 19, 2025 (2 Recitals!) (Concord Community Music School)
• Piano Student Recital (Concord Community Music School)
• Knit Snowman Workshop (The Canvas Roadshow, Bedford)

Saturday

The Craftworkers’ Guild Holiday Shop — Last Weekend! (Bedford)

Yule Festival & Artisans Fair Fundraiser (Sheraton Nashua)

Jamelot at Brickhouse Restaurant & Brewery! (Brickhouse Restaurant and Brewery, Milford)

Paul Hodes and the Blue Buddha Band (Stark Brewing Company, Manchester)

Etz Hayim Synagogue Family Hanukkah Party (Derry)

Java & Jazz at William & Sons (William & Sons Coffee Co., Concord)

Storytime Stations at the Heights (Heights Branch Library, Concord)

Student String Recital (Concord Community Music School)

Tumbled Sea Glass Holiday Tree (The Canvas Roadshow, Bedford)

Sea Glass Holiday Tree (The Canvas Roadshow, Bedford)

Upcoming Featured Events

• Christmas Eve Services (Dec. 21: Spaghetti supper; Dec. 24: Christmas Eve services; Church of the Good Shepherd, Nashua)
• Christmas Eve Carol Sing (Dec. 24: Heritage Baptist Church, Windham)
• Christmas Candlelight Service (Dec. 24: Pepperell Christian Fellowship, MA)
• Time for Three in Concert (Jan. 4, 2026: Groton Hill Music Center, MA)
• Recycled Percussion 30TH Anniversary Tour (Feb. 28, 2026: Nashua Center for the Arts)

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