October in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire is peak fall foliage season.
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Lakes Region, NH – October in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire is peak fall foliage season. Gorgeous views and mild weather make it a perfect month for being outdoors, whether the activity is hiking, biking, picking your own fruit, or just enjoying the colors of fall.
· Morbid Mountain Halloween Screamfest at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, NH. 9/28, 10/5, 10/11, 10/12, 10/13, 10/18, 10/19.
· M/S Mount Washington Halloween Masquerade Ball in Laconia, NH. Cruise along Lake Winnipesaukee with a shipload of spooky characters for the best costume ball in New Hampshire, you can even win prizes during the costume competition. Adults 21+ only, leaves from Weirs Beach 7-10pm.
· 15th Annual Autumn Craft Festival at Mill Falls Marketplace in Meredith, NH. October 5-6, 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday. Over 100 booths of American-made arts, crafts, specialty foods and live music. Free admission and free parking. Handicap accessible.
· Sandwich Fair’s 103rd Anniversary in Sandwich, NH. October 12-14. Antique car parade, tractor pulls, rides, concessions, fair food, and more.
· Oktoberfest at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH. October 12-13. Enjoy peak fall foliage and German culture with a weekend of beer, bratwurst, and oompah music. There will be a stein-holding competition and cornhole tournament for adults, with fun games and a water balloon launching contest for kids.
· 17th Annual Lincoln Fall Craft Festival at the Village Shops, & Town Green in Lincoln, NH. October 12, 13 & 14 Saturday 9-5 / Sunday 9-5 / Monday 9-4. Over 150 booths of American-made arts, crafts, specialty foods & live music. Free admission, rain or shine.
· Leaf Peeper's Arts and Crafts Show at the North Conway Community Center in North Conway, NH.
October 19-20 10am-5pm. Photography, jewelry, fine art, pottery and more. Free Admission.
· Trick or Treat at Tanger Outlets in Tilton, NH. October 25. Participating stores will be giving out treats to shoppers – children under 12 can participate in a costume contest with prizes.
· Castle in the Clouds’ “Treason in the Court” in Moultonborough, NH. A murder mystery dinner theatre at Castle in the Clouds on Saturday, November 2 at 6pm and Sunday, November 3 at 1pm. Reservations required.
These events represent some highlights of the events happening during October, but there are many more events to attend. For more events, itinerary suggestions, and more, visit www.lakesregion.org.
The Lakes Region Tourism Association is the official tourism board of the region, representing close to 100 communities, 273 lakes and ponds, and more than 400 businesses in central New Hampshire, including area attractions, restaurants, retail establishments and accommodations. For more information or visitors’ guides, visit LakesRegion.org, facebook.com/NHLakesRegion or follow on Twitter. For more information about New Hampshire, go to www.visitnh.gov. The LRTA office is on Route 3 in Tilton, NH and it can be reached by calling (800) 60-LAKES.
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