131 exciting things to do in the spring — 03/19/2026

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Welcome to spring! You know, the New England spring where, when you read this, it could be snowing or it could be warm enough that you’re considering changing into shorts. Either way, the spring season of events is in full swing with music, art, comedy, theater, food fests and so much more. We bring you 131 (at least) things to do this spring.

Also on the cover, This weekend is New Hampshire’s Maple Weekend. John Fladd finds out how the season is going (page 18). John also gets the details on a chili and chowder cook-off in Londonderry (page 18). And Michael Witthaus gets all of the details on Just Duet, a singing competition (page 16).

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