Wednesday, Dec. 10:
Wednesday, Dec. 10: Dickens Fest High Tea at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey, 3 p.m. Tickets $20. Limited seating, reserve early. Holiday Trivia at 7 p.m., with holiday-themed questions and eggnog and treats. Bring something to share, if you like. Tickets, $5.
Thursday, Dec. 11:
Peterborough Recreation Department field trip to the Boston Pops, directed by Keith Lockhart at Symphony Hall, Boston. 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. $99 for residents, $119 for non-residents,10% discount for Senior Season Pass Members. For information, visit peterboroughnh.myrec.com/info/activities/program.
Friday, Dec. 12:
“A Yankee Christmas” with Fred Marple and Rebecca Rule, at 7 p.m. at the Park Theatre, Jaffrey. The show is family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. Tickets $20.
Saturday, Dec. 13:
Winter Holidays Concert with Wendy & Walden, 7 p.m. at the DubHub in Dublin.
Project Shakespeare Presents: “A Christmas Carol” at Gathering Waters School (Lower School) 98 South Lincoln St., Keene. Tickets $15, $5 for children.
Gingerbread House Party, Town Hall, Temple, set-up begins at 4 p.m., party starts at 6.
Currier and Ives Cookie Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2025 locations include the Park Theater, Terrapin GLassblowing, The Jaffrey Historical Society, and the Optimist Cafe. Cookie Tour tickets and maps are available at https://currierandivescookietour.com.
The Monadnock Chorus presents “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace” by Sir Karl Jenkins, on December 13 & 14, 4 p.m. at the Peterborough Town House. Tickets at monadnockchorus.org.
Wilton Lyndeborough Holiday Helpers Christmas Giveaway. American Legion Hall. Doors open for parents Friday 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m to 12 p.m.; grandparents shop Saturday noon to 2 p.m.
Rindge Memorial School Craft Fair. At the Rindge Memorial School, 58 School St. More than 50 vendors, raffles, as well as a visit from Santa, 8 to 11 a.m.
Temple Recreation Commission holds the Kiley Gingerbread House Party in the Town Hall main room on Saturday at 4 p.m. Bring your own gingerbread/charcuterie/Cheez-It structure kit and candy to share with the group. Extra frosting for glue and graham crackers supplied.
Sunday, Dec. 14.
Bennington Fire Department Breakfast with Santa Sunday, 8 to 11 a.m. at the Fire Department, 4 School St. Raffles, crafts, cookie decorating, and breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Annual Santa Party, Park Theatre, Jaffrey, at 1 p.m. Free admission, treats. Come in your coziest pajamas, visit with Santa and take pictures. The Eppes Auditorium will play the film “Home Alone.”
front row: David Flemming, Walden Whitman, Laurie Lewis, Tori Haring Smith, Mary Ellen Bushnell Credit: SCOTT MCGOVERN / Courtesy
Francestown Old Meetinghouse Holiday Concert, 4 p.m. at the Old Francestown Meetinghouse, 1 New Boston Road, Francestown (across from the Town Hall). The ConVal Select Choir and the duo Pam & JP Stohrer in Thistlewood Harp and Guitar. Free and open to the public. francestownmeetinghouse.org/events.
Project Shakespeare Presents: A Christmas Carol at the Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main St., at 4 p.m. Tickets $15, $5 for children.
Annual holiday party and Temple Band holiday concert at Temple Elementary School at 2 p.m. hosted by the Temple Recreation Commission with a children’s gift shop and wrapping station, crafts and Santa’s arrival at 3 p.m. for photos.
Monday, Dec. 15:
Project Shakespeare Presents: A Christmas Carol at the First Congregational Church in Rindge, 6 Payson Hill Road, at 7 p.m. Tickets $15, $5 for children.
Wednesday, Dec. 17:
Storytelling Circle at the Dubhub, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 19:
Antrim Area Songsters and Special Guests present third annual “Songs for the Season,” 7 to 8:30 p.m., Antrim Presbyterian Church, 73 Main St., Antrim. Free refreshments, donations accepted. Snow date: Dec. 21 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20:
Music 4UU Bells & Brass Holiday Concert, featuring the Granite State Ringers and Muusic 4UU Celestial Brass. Join us for festive caroling! 7 p.m. at the Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Sanctuary, 25 Main Street, Peterborough. Free, donations accepted.
A New England Christmas with Silentwoods Collective, Antrim Historical Society, Tuttle Library, 45 Main St. Enjoy the Festival of Trees and music from the Silentwoods Collective. Admission by donation. For reservations, go to: silentwoodscollective.org/events/list/.
Kazoo Caroling on Main Street in Jaffrey, at noon. Join the Park Theatre for an afternoon of caroling and kazoos. Those who participate receive a free kazoo and holiday treat. Sign-ups not required.
Coffeehouse & Open Mic, 6 to 9 p.m. at the DubHub.
Project Shakespeare Presents: A Christmas Carol at the Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Church, 25 Main St., at 2 p.m. Tickets $15 for adults, $5 for children.
Muusic 4UU presents Bells & Brass Holiday Concert with the Granite State Ringers from Concord and the Muusic 4UU Celestial Brass, 7 p.m. at the Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Sanctuary, 25 Main St. Donations accepted.
Hancock. Music on Norway Pond presents the Hancock Family Holiday Concert, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Hancock. Annual holiday concert features Norway Pond Festival Singers and the Jr. Mints. This year’s special guests include John Muratore on guitar. For tickets go to musiconnorwaypond.org/upcoming-events/holiday-concert-2024-trsds.
An Irish Christmas with Ishna, 7 p.m. at the Peterborough Town House. Peterborough Concert Series. Doors open 6:00 p.m. For information, visit peterboroughconcertseries.com/concert-events/irishchristmas.
Sunday, Dec. 21:
Project Shakespeare Presents: A Christmas Carol at the Jaffrey Park Theatre in Jaffrey at 4 p.m., in the Eppes Auditorium. Tickets $15, or $5 for children.
Monday, Dec. 22
A Baroque Christmas with Silentwoods Collective, 7 p.m. at Antrim Presbyterian Church, 73 Main St. Holiday and early American music. Admission by donation, for reservations, go to zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-baroque-christmas.