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🌱 Patch AM: How a day trip in historic Exeter can feel like a getaway
And check out Holy Grail Restaurant - Tuesday Trivia Nights & Thursday Comedy Nights on the Exeter Patch calendar

Hello again Exeter! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a day trip in historic Exeter can feel like a getaway
Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Exeterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Clouds breaking and cold, with a high of 24 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 35, low: 25.
- Monday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 9 Adorable Small Towns In New Hampshire (newenglandnewspress.com) — Exeter is highlighted as a historic, walkable riverfront town, home to the American Independence Museum, Exeter Historical Society, and Phillips Exeter Academy. The piece suggests how you can spend time exploring Revolutionary War artifacts, strolling Swasey Parkway, and pairing a visit here with nearby scenic and cultural stops across New Hampshire’s other small towns.
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Find out what's happening in Exeterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Exeter
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Exeter
- Holy Grail Restaurant - Tuesday Trivia Nights & Thursday Comedy Nights
The Holy Grail Restaurant & Pub , 64 Main Street , Epping - PLEASANT VIEW FARM - EPPING - OPEN HOUSE
Exeter Chamber of Commerce , 120 NH-111 , Exeter
12:00 pm - EACC Mascot Program: Rock Solid Partnerships
Exeter Chamber of Commerce , 120 NH-111 , Exeter - Junior Science: Amazing Animals
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire , 6 Washington Street , Dover
1:30 pm - Cribbage for a Cause
WHYM Craft Pub & Brewery , 853 Lafayette Rd , Hampton
6:30 pm - A New Year's Eve Celebration at the Rockingham Ballroom
Rockingham Ballroom , 22 Ash Swamp Road , Newmarket
7:30 pm - Silly Skit Studio
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire , 6 Washington Street , Dover
3:30 pm - Taverntainment Trivia at Shooter' Sports Pub
Shooter's Sports Pub , 6 Columbus Avenue , Exeter
7:15 pm
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
📣 Exeter Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Italian Table
Exeter Public Library , 4 Chestnut St , Exeter
10:00 am - PLEASANT VIEW FARM - EPPING - OPEN HOUSE
Exeter Chamber of Commerce , 120 NH-111 , Exeter
12:00 pm - EACC Mascot Program: Rock Solid Partnerships
Exeter Chamber of Commerce , 120 NH-111 , Exeter - Reading Dragons Tournament
Wiggin Memorial Library , 10 Bunker Hill Ave. , Stratham
1:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Exeter PatchAM possible:
- Total Basement Finishing, a Blackdog Affiliate — (603) 458-7962
Basement Remodeling Experts in NH, MA and ME - Dogtopia of North Hampton — (475) 338-3501
Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness - Blackdog Design/Build/Remodel — (603) 898-0868
Making Your Dream Home a Reality Since 1989 - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- No One Voted for Secret Government —Jeffrey Clay Read on Patch
- Exeter School Administrative Unit 16 posted a job opening for Custodian in Exeter. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for 2:00pm - 10:00pm Team Member Shift in Exeter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Exeter here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newmarket
- OR Basketball Classic: Here are Friday's results, Saturday's slate (seacoastonline.com)
- Sydney Balsbaugh, 94 (duxburyclipper.com)
Hampton
Ok Exeter! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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