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New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival – Happenings All Across Laconia NH

October 25 @ 3:00 pm - October 27 @ 5:00 pm

🎃Get ready for an electrifying extravaganza! Hold onto your hats and carve out some time because the NH Pumpkin Festival is back and bigger than ever! It’s time to circle the date, secure your accommodations, and rally your squad-whether they’re ghostly ghouls, ace cornhole players, enthusiastic shoppers, foodie connoisseurs, or pumpkin admirers. This year, the festival is bursting with new surprises, promising an unforgettable experience for all who dare to join. From leisurely strolls to scenic drives or even a boat ride adventure, there’s no wrong way to immerse yourself in the magic of autumn in NH’s Lakes Region. So, come one, come all, and bask in the mesmerizing glow as we unveil the ultimate celebration of fall across Laconia!🍁

INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE!!

The ultimate fall celebration! The New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, hosted by the Lakes Region Chamber, returns the week of October 21, 2024!
This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, spreading from Downtown Laconia to Weirs Beach along the beautiful shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Bring the family and experience all the unique fall activities NH has to offer!
Stay tuned for updates on events, vendors and more by following our page. For full festival details, visit NHPumpkinFestival.com.

Downtown Happenings

  • Pumpkin Displays around Main Street

  • The Runaway Pumpkin 10k & 5k Run/Walk REGISTER HERE

  • Great New England Craft & Artisan Show 

  • Special Dinner Train Friday, 10/25

  • May be an image of train, railroad and text that says 'Dinner Train Friday, October 25, 2024 We'll Depart The Downtown Laconia Railroad Station at: 4:30p Boarding begins at 4:15pm Tickets: $69.99 per person 2-Hour Train Ride and Hand-Carved Turkey Dinner included Winnipesaukee SCENIC RAILROAD HART'S TURKEY Restaurant Dini Dinie PE NEW HAMPSHIRE Pumpkin Festival USA Purchase tickets online at: GSSCENIC.COM'

  • Train Rides aboard the Pumpkin Express with Granite State Scenic Railway

  • May be an image of train, railroad and text that says 'TRAIN RIDES Saturday, October 26th 2024 Train Rides Depart The Downtown Laconia Railroad Station at: 11:00am 12:00pm pm 1:00pm 2:00pm 3:00p 4:00pm Winnipesaukee RAILROAD SCENIC 5:00pm GSSCENIC.COM Tickets: Coach-$20 $20 FC-$35 NEW HAMPSHIRE HAMP Pumpkin Festival LACONIA,NH USA'

  • Children’s Costume Parade

  • New Donut Eating Contest at Laconia Village Bakery

  • Lakes Region Community College‘s annual Pie Eating Contest

  • Make your Own Monster Plant at Catchpenny with a Little Shop of Horrors Photo Booth Experience

  • Discover the Nonprofit Patch

  • Costume Contest for Pets & People

  • Pumpkin Carving & Decorating

  • Food Trucks

  • Pancake Breakfast at The Flip Side

  • Costume Party & Oktoberfest at Defiant Records & Craft Beer

  • Discover NH Vintage Vinyl at the corner of PumpCANALly, costumes encouraged!

  • Catch a fun & whimsical show by the Wicked Witches of the Lakes Region

  • 10,000 Maniacs Colonial Theatre Laconia Sunday, 10/27

Weirs Beach Activities

  • Pumpkin Displays along the Boardwalk

  • Half Moon Amusement Arcades

  • Kids Zone featuring Vertical Entertainment

  • Masquerade Ball aboard the M/S Mountain Washington Sat, 10/26

  • Ghost Excursions aboard The Spirit

  • Pumpkin Cornhole Tournament Sat 10/26 at Off the Rails Restaurant & Bar

  • Bring your spirit for Zombie SKaraoke

  • Pumpkin Mixology Nights 10/25 & 10/26 at 70 North

  • Cookie Decorating & Crafts

  • Pet Trick or Treat

  • Pumpkin Boot Camp

  • Music at DOX on Winnipesaukee

  • Sweet Treats at Kellerhaus

  • Experience the bier garden at Craft Beer Xchange home of the Witches Brew Pub 

  • Food Trucks

  • Catch a fun & whimsical show by the Wicked Witches of the Lakes Region

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Details

Start:
October 25 @ 3:00 pm
End:
October 27 @ 5:00 pm
Event Category:
Upcoming Events
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