Upcoming: NH Film Festival, Brewfest, Pumpkin Festival
It's going to be another fun-filled weekend on the Seacoast. The New Hampshire Film Festival takes over The Music Hall and other venues in Portsmouth, the Pumpkin Festival is a big event for families in Somersworth and there are numerous fall festivals to choose from featuring food, beer and more.
Here's a look at things to do this weekend:
New Hampshire Film Festival
What: The New Hampshire Film Festival showcases the brightest talent in the domestic and international film scene, plus panel discussions, workshops and social events. One of the dozens of films stars Anne Hathaway. Another features the Cape Cod man who was swallowed by a whale and survived.
When: Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 1214, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 15, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, and other venues in Portsmouth.
Cost: $30-$275
More info: nhfilmfestival.com
Scaryoke at Daniel Street Tavern
What: Wear your costume and join ua night of ghoulish fun singing. Ages 21-plus.
When: Friday, Oct. 13, 9-11 p.m. Where: Daniel Street Tavern, 111 Daniel St., Portsmouth
Cost: $5 suggested donation
More info: facebook.com/ events/1025206315345632
Two acrylic shows at the Seacoast Artist Association
What: The Seacoast Artist Association in Exeter will feature acrylic painting shows by two of their gallery artists, Ann Brown and Jane Davis Copp. Refreshments
will be served, and local musician Jerry Short will perform. When: Friday, Oct. 13, 5-7 p.m. Where: Seacoast Artist Association, 130 Water St., Exeter,
Cost: Free
More info: seacoastartist.org
20th annual Pumpkin Festival
What: There will be pumpkin carving and decorating, scarecrow making, face painting, pumpkin crafts, hayrides, family/child photos, story time, games, food, and much more. Live entertainment will include Bad Breath Microphone, Sole City Dance, and Tricky Dick's Magic Show.
When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Somersworth Plaza on Main Street
Cost: $10 bracelet entitles a child to all of the activities. Adults are free when accompanying a child.
More info: nhfestivals.org
15th annual New Hampshire Brewfest
What:
Featuring craft brewers from throughout New England, proceeds support both a Master Brewers Association of the Americas District New England scholarship fund and Prescott Park Arts Festival.
When: Saturday, Oct. 14, noon-4:30 p.m.
Where: Cisco Brewers, Portsmouth Cost: $20-$80
More info: prescottpark.org
TrailFest 2023 at Burly Farms
What: Southeast Land Trust event features vendors on the 237-acre Burley Farms, SELT's net-zero campus in Epping.
When: p.m.
Where: Burley Farms, 245 North River Road, Epping
Cost: Free
More info: facebook.com/ events/210705685016552
Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-3
Adult Bingo for the Portsmouth Halloween Parade
What: Daniel Street Tavern and 3 Wicked Women have teamed up once again to raise money for the Portsmouth
Halloween Parade. If you're not familiar with how it works, it's like regular bingo, but the prizes are way sexier! This is a fun adult evening out with lots of laughs and it's always for a good cause.
When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Daniel Street Tavern, 111 Daniel St., Portsmouth
Cost: $5
More info: facebook.com/ events/1001258144288879
Kittery Community Market Fall Harvest Fest
What: Special farmers market celebrates the bounties of fall, with live music.
When: Sunday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Kittery Community Market, 10 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, Maine
Cost: Free
More info: facebook.com/ events/1386223358918865
Sojoy at The Dance Hall
What: Sojoy is a chord-less jazz septet that has been performing the music of Jonny Peiffer (drummer, composer, band leader) since 2014.
When: Sunday, Oct. 15, 5-6:30 p.m. Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine
Cost: $15-$18
More info: thedancehallkittery.org
Supper Club, Super Jam at The Stone Church
What: New musicians coming together each month to collide musical worlds and create something fresh on stage, during earlier dinner hours with table/dinner service and plenty of room to dance.
When: Sunday, Oct. 15, 4-6:30 p.m. Where: The Stone Church, 5 Granite St., Newmarket
Cost: $20
More info: stonechurchrocks.com