It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland.

It’s The Red Hot Chilli Pipers – an internationally renowned ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers -- who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless. The band has four music degrees from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and all the pipers and drummers have played at the top level in bagpiping. Click here for tickets!

Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what more than 17 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for over 20 years! Click here for tickets!

Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! See what more than 17 million women and fans worldwide have been laughing about for over 20 years! Click here for tickets!

Tower of Power is celebrating 55 years! Click here for more information and tickets.

The 2023 Comedy Tour shows are now LIVE for presale! Our Bored Teachers followers get to take advantage of being the first to snag tickets before they become available to everyone else! Use the code TEACHERS23 to access the presale in a city nearest you this spring! Click here and reserve your spots for you and your teacher besties before the show sells out. Can't wait to laugh with you during your spring break. We'll see you there!

Sponsored by Wescott Law, Misiaszek Turpin PLLC, and Meredith Village Savings Bank. Click here for tickets.

A holiday tradition!

NCCA at Jean's Playhouse and Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative team up to bring this Holiday classic back to Laconia. This original adaptation by NH native Joel Mercier features a bright score, some twists and turns in the plot, stunning costumes and special effects, and some frightful ghosts, all while staying true to Dickens' original novella. A new Lakes Region holiday tradition, featuring granite state actors of all ages.

Experience this live, musical experience in an exciting and festive setting. This concert with baby grand piano and growling saxophone will have you singing along to all of Billy Joel’s timeless and classic hits blended with holiday classics everyone loves. Click here for more information.

Sponsored by Wescott Law, Misiaszek Turpin PLLC, and Meredith Village Savings Bank. Click here for tickets.

A holiday tradition!

NCCA at Jean's Playhouse and Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative team up to bring this Holiday classic back to Laconia. This original adaptation by NH native Joel Mercier features a bright score, some twists and turns in the plot, stunning costumes and special effects, and some frightful ghosts, all while staying true to Dickens' original novella. A new Lakes Region holiday tradition, featuring granite state actors of all ages.

Sponsored by Wescott Law, Misiaszek Turpin PLLC, and Meredith Village Savings Bank. Click here for tickets.

A holiday tradition!

NCCA at Jean's Playhouse and Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative team up to bring this Holiday classic back to Laconia. This original adaptation by NH native Joel Mercier features a bright score, some twists and turns in the plot, stunning costumes and special effects, and some frightful ghosts, all while staying true to Dickens' original novella. A new Lakes Region holiday tradition, featuring granite state actors of all ages.

The Heather Pierson Jazz Trio will perform the Charlie Brown Christmas album recorded by Vince Guaraldi, and other Guaraldi compositions.

All shows commence at 6:00 PM with a warm-up artist, Paul Bourgelais, on guitar. We encourage you to arrive early and enjoy food and wine while listening to our first act of the evening. The kitchen will close at 7:00. When the featured artists takes the stage we will ask that the audience remain quiet during the performance. After the show, we invite you to interact with the artists and purchase any music or merchandise offerings if available. Click here for tickets!

Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra presents "Christmas with the Crooners"

Our annual holiday concert festivities return featuring outstanding vocalist Michael Gallagan. A mix of traditional carols and modern holiday standards by crooners Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Andy Williams, and more, all performed with grand orchestral splendor. A concert that will surely light up your holiday spirit. This concert sold out last year, so buy your tickets early.

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Register your team of four players to join in our first ever shelter bowling event.

Your team will play three strings of bowling: one Candlepin, one Ten Pin, and a final one chosen at random.

Registration the day of the event will open at 8AM and bowling starts at 9AM, followed by awards and lunch. The day will feature various raffles, prizes, and a silent auction.

As an added bonus, this year’s Fall Lucky Paw ticket winner will be drawn during the awards ceremony at the end of the event.

All proceeds benefit the Franklin Animal Shelter. Click here for more info.

Safe Haven Ballet is thrilled to bring our spirited, full-length ballet of The Nutcracker back to The Colonial Theatre of Laconia! This dynamic performance includes all your favorite characters including a strong-minded Clara to the eccentric Drosselmeyer, the spooky Rats, as well as our beloved Sugarplum Fairy danced by artistic director, Lissa Curtis. In the Land of Sweets, you will be introduced to a variation unique to Safe Haven Ballet called The Brave American. Come sing and clap along to this spirited, patriotic piece. Click here for tickets.

A fun take on an old classic! Tickets are $12 for General Admission and $10 for under 12 and LRCC Students.

Enjoy games and activities, play with elves and eat cookies, and visit Santa! Every child gets an early Christmas gift from Santa! Free admission, picture with Santa is $3.00 (you are welcome to take your own as well!)

A fun take on an old classic! Tickets are $12 for General Admission and $10 for under 12 and LRCC Students.

A fun take on an old classic! Tickets are $12 for General Admission and $10 for under 12 and LRCC Students.

Safe Haven Ballet is thrilled to bring our spirited, full-length ballet of The Nutcracker back to The Colonial Theatre of Laconia! This dynamic performance includes all your favorite characters including a strong-minded Clara to the eccentric Drosselmeyer, the spooky Rats, as well as our beloved Sugarplum Fairy danced by artistic director, Lissa Curtis. In the Land of Sweets, you will be introduced to a variation unique to Safe Haven Ballet called The Brave American. Come sing and clap along to this spirited, patriotic piece. Click here for tickets.

Enjoy games and activities, play with elves and eat cookies, and visit Santa! Every child gets an early Christmas gift from Santa! Free admission, picture with Santa is $3.00 (you are welcome to take your own as well!)

Safe Haven Ballet is thrilled to bring our spirited, full-length ballet of The Nutcracker back to The Colonial Theatre of Laconia! This dynamic performance includes all your favorite characters including a strong-minded Clara to the eccentric Drosselmeyer, the spooky Rats, as well as our beloved Sugarplum Fairy danced by artistic director, Lissa Curtis. In the Land of Sweets, you will be introduced to a variation unique to Safe Haven Ballet called The Brave American. Come sing and clap along to this spirited, patriotic piece. Click here for tickets.

The Town of Alton is celebrating “Light up Night” on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in the Alton Village on Main Street.

Free events include:

5:00pm- Santa arriving by Fire Truck outside of Town Hall

5:00pm- Tree Lighting at Town Hall with Carolers sponsored by the ABA.

5-6:30 pm -Meet with Santa and Holiday Crafts & Music inside Town Hall, sponsored by Alton Parks & Recreation.

5-6:30 pm - Holiday Hayride Sponsored by Alton Home and Lumber.

5-8 pm -"Main Street Merriment" Visit local shops as you explore Alton's Main Street during Light Up Night, sponsored by Catchpenny and the ABA.

11am-8pm-Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Contest at the Gilman Museum sponsored by the ABA.

Don't forget to visit the festive display at Ginny Douglas Park (gazebo across from Profile Bank).

Join us for our Holiday House Party! Pictures with Santa, hot coco bar, and to decorate your own LH-D ornament!

Buy an ornament for the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction and be entered to win a $500 Laconia Harley-Davidson gift card*!

$1 Ornament = 1 Entry
$5 Ornament = 2 Entries
$10 Ornament = 3 Entries

*Gift card can not be used towards the purchase of a motorcycle

The Gilford Youth Center and Gilford Parks and Recreation will once again be hosting "Santa Land" at the Gilford Youth Center on December 2nd & 3rd

Santa Land is a FREE event. Children can enjoy games, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, bounce houses and more!

After stopping at the many interactive stations that Santa Land has to offer, children will enter the story room. Here, children will listen to their favorite Christmas stories. Children, in small groups, will then be invited to Santa’s room, where they will meet, talk, and have their picture taken with Santa*

*We Invite parents to bring their own camera. If you don't have one, we will take a picture and email it to you.

Hours of Operation
Friday, Dec 2: 5:00-7:30 pm
Saturday, Dec 3: 10 am-12 pm

A fun take on an old classic! Tickets are $12 for General Admission and $10 for under 12 and LRCC Students.

Enjoy games and activities, play with elves and eat cookies, and visit Santa! Every child gets an early Christmas gift from Santa! Free admission, picture with Santa is $3.00 (you are welcome to take your own as well!)

The Gilford Youth Center and Gilford Parks and Recreation will once again be hosting "Santa Land" at the Gilford Youth Center on December 2nd & 3rd

Santa Land is a FREE event. Children can enjoy games, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, bounce houses and more!

After stopping at the many interactive stations that Santa Land has to offer, children will enter the story room. Here, children will listen to their favorite Christmas stories. Children, in small groups, will then be invited to Santa’s room, where they will meet, talk, and have their picture taken with Santa*

*We Invite parents to bring their own camera. If you don't have one, we will take a picture and email it to you.

Hours of Operation
Friday, Dec 2: 5:00-7:30 pm
Saturday, Dec 3: 10 am-12 pm

Enjoy games and activities, play with elves and eat cookies, and visit Santa! Every child gets an early Christmas gift from Santa! Free admission, picture with Santa is $3.00 (you are welcome to take your own as well!)

Reserve your tickets now for the highly anticipated Mr. and Mrs. Claus meet and greet! Come take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy some hot cocoa or hot cider, cider donuts and have some fun with the kids doing crafts and writing letters to Santa! You won't wanna miss this exciting holiday event. We hope to see you there the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving.

The City on the Lakes presents the annual Celebrate Laconia Lights Festival. The Lights Festival, includes the City's annual Holiday Parade, the Light-Up Laconia Holiday Decoration Competition, the City on the Lakes Holiday Walk (SPONSOR A TREE), and the Holiday Coloring Contest. Come join us downtown to decorate your tree, enjoy great food from food trucks, enjoy fun activities, the holiday parade and the tree lighting with Santa. Click here for more info!