Kids’ Guide to Summer 2026 — 06/11/2026

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Your kids are done with school (or soon will be) and are ready to have some summer fun. Find fairs, festivals, kid-friendly theatrical performances, family music concerts and more in our annual kids’ guide to summer. Know of a summer event not listed here? Let us know at adiaz@hippopress.com.

Also on the cover Michael Witthaus talks to comedian Shane Torres ahead of his Saturday show at Queen City Center (see page 31). Another show to look for this weekend: comedian Bo Johnson at the Moka Pot on Friday, June 12. Find even more in the Comedy This Week listings, also on page 31.

John Fladd finds out about MakeIt Labs’ annual MakeIt Fest in Nashua (see page 23). And he talks to the owners of Bow Beer Garden about their outdoor beer and pizza concept (page 24).

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