Thursday, June 18
Head to the coast for the 26th Annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic, which runs today through Saturday, June 20, with the illuminated sculptures on display through June 28, according to hamptonbeach.org/events/sand-sculpture-event, where you can find a schedule of events.
Friday, June 19
Watch the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team take on Australia at a World Cup viewing party today at BNH Stage in Concord. Tickets are free but can be reserved at ccanh.com; show up by 2:30 p.m. to keep your spot, the website said.
Friday, June 19
Catch Of Mice and Men, presented by the Majestic Theatre, 880 Page St. in Manchester, tonight at 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 20, at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 21, at 2 p.m., according to majestictheatre.net, where you can purchase tickets.
Saturday, June 20
The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire will hold its annual Father’s Day Weekend Fly-In BBQ at Boire Field in Nashua today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to aviationmuseumofnh.org, where you can purchase tickets that include the barbecue or just for ramp access to check out the planes.
Saturday, June 20
The New London Parks and Recreation Department will hold its ninth annual Strawberry Fest today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the town green, featuring strawberries and strawberry shortcake for sale (cash or check only) as well as other food and vendors and entertainment, according to newlondon.nh.gov/recreation and a post on the department’s Facebook page.
Saturday, June 20
Black Womxn in New Hampshire Collective will hold its Juneteenth New England celebration today starting at 1 p.m. at Crossway Christian Church in Nashua featuring music, dancing, storytelling, food, history, community connection and more, according to a post at the group’s Facebook page facebook.com/bwinhinc. See also bwinhsc.com.
Saturday, June 20
The Palace Theatre’s Red, White and Bloom Garden Tour 2026 takes place today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a self-guided tour of public and private gardens throughout Manchester, according to palacetheatre.org, where you can purchase tickets.
Sunday, June 21
The Second Annual Audubon Nature Challenge will kick off today and run through Saturday, June 27, according to nhaudubon.org. “Join people all over New Hampshire documenting birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians, flowers, trees, mosses, mushrooms, and everything else during this weeklong conservation event. There is at least one location in every county and three that meet ADA accessibility guidelines,” according to the website. Participants can explore on their own or join a guided tour in locations listed on the website, where you can register to participate in the challenge.
Sunday, June 21
It’s a day of music with the Sunday Blues Jam, 1 to 4 p.m. today at Riley’s Place in Milford, followed by Charlie Chronopoulos and the White Horse Round from 5 to 8 p.m. Find more live music at area restaurants and breweries in the Music This Week, starting on page 24.
Save the Date! Thursday, June 25
Concord’s Market Days Festival will run Thursday, June 25, through Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, according to marketdaysfestival.com. Each day features music and performances on three stages, food trucks and food vendors, vendors selling other goods and more, the website said.
Featured image: Market Days. Courtesy photo.