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Events for May 2010

Updated on April 27, 2010


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Apr 30-May 9   A Year with the FROG and TOAD

Music by Robert Reale and book and lyrics by Willie Reale.

A new musical based on the award winning books by Arnold Lobel.  Tried and true friends Frog and Toad navigate through an adventure -filled year, joined by some colorful companions along the way.  Set to jazzy score, this charming musical lovingly captures the spirit of Lobel's whimsical stories as this unlikely friendship blossoms and grows.

Winnipesaukee Playhouse - Weirs Beach

603-366-7377  Website http://www.winniplayhouse.com


Saturday May 1, 9:30 am - 4:30pm, Ages 6+   New Hampshire Day

Squam Lake Natural Science Center - Holderness 

You haven't been to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center? New Hampshire Day offers a chance to bring the whole family Nearer to Nature at a very affordable price. New Hampshire residents pay only $3 for trail admission. Meet live, native animals face-to-face, learn from hands-on exhibits, and discover New Hampshire's natural world with help from our expert naturalists.

There will be Up Close to Animals presentations too!

  • 11 a.m. - Porcupine

  • 12 p.m. - Great Horned Owl

  • 1 p.m - Snakes

 (603)968-7194  Website: http://www.nhnature.org/


Saturday May 8, 4-5:30pm, Ages 10+   Spring Wildflowers

Squam Lake Natural Science Center - Holderness 

The sun is out, the snow has melted, and the natural world is starting to burst forth with new growth. Now is the time to get out and search in fields and forests for transient spring wildflowers. Join naturalist Eric D’Aleo for a morning of exploration and identification as we look for the spring wildflowers in our area.
Minimum group size is four and maximum group size is 12.

Please call in advance, pre-registration is required. (603) 968-7194
Cost: $7/member; $9/nonmember

 (603)968-7194  Website: http://www.nhnature.org/


Saturdays in May & June May 8,15,22,29 & June 5,12,19,26, 6-10:30pm, Ages 10+   

NORTH COUNTRY MOOSE AND BEAR EXCURSION

Squam Lake Natural Science Center - Holderness 

Travel to the North Country for an evening of moose and black bear watching. Meet at the Science Center and journey together (by van) to visit a special place where mother black bears graze on a salad of flowers and berries while their cubs frolic nearby, then as dusk approaches we'll visit a moose ‘hot spot’ in hope of sighting these giants as they feed on roadside mud.
Minimum group size is three and maximum group size is six.

Pre-registration required – call 603-968-7194.
Cost: $18/member; $22/non-member

 

 (603)968-7194  Website: http://www.nhnature.org/


 

was May 14-16 but has been Cancelled for 2010

Annual Winni-Fishing Derby

(603) 253-8689 Website: http://www.winniderby.com


Sunday - May 16 - 10am- Noon

Children's Fishing Derby

Remick Museum - Tamworth

It’s time for our annual fishing derby at the Remick Museum and Farm! Bring your own fishing rod, tackle, and pail and find spot by the pond and start fishing! Winners of the fishing derby include those children who catch the biggest fish, smallest fish and first to catch the two fish limit! Children up to ages 15 are asked to have parental supervision. Prizes will be awarded to the winners!

Admission is free to participate. Access inside to the Remick Museum and Farm during this event is closed. A concession stand will be available. For more information please call (603) 323-7591 or toll free (800) 686-6117.

603 323-7591  Website: http://www.remickmuseum.org    Email: info@remickmuseum.org


Monday - May 31 - 1:00 PM
Country Throwdown Tour

Montgomery Gentry / Jamey Hohnson

Little Big Town / Jack Ingram / Eric Church

Also Appearing:
THE LOST TRAILERS, ELI YOUNG BAND, JONATHAN SINGLETON & THE GROVE, RYAN BINGHAM, EMILY WEST AND HEIDI NEWFIELD!
The Bluebird Cafe Singer Songwriters

Ashley Ray, Brad Tursi, Cory Branan, Dave Pahanish, Jedd Hughes, Sarah Buxton, Troy Olsen, Walker Hayes and more!

Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center

(603) 293-4700   Website: http://www.meadowbrook.net


 


Past Events for May 2009 - Not yet Rescheduled


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May 23 • 10pm (rain date Sun, May 24) - Spectacular Fireworks Set to Music

Funspot - Weirs Beach

 

 

A Memorial Weekend Funspot tradition for over 30 years! Kick Off Summer 2009.

 

 (603)366-4377  Website: http://www.funspotnh.com


 

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