Weekend Planner

So Much To Do in Bedford This Weekend, So Little Time

If you can't find something fun in Bedford this weekend, you're simply being lazy.

Of all the weekends of the year, this particular three-day span is shaping up to be busy and eventful for most Bedford residents. Since all this weekend's events are likely to overfill your calender, Bedford Patch has compiled an easy-to-read list of the many opportunities that await, including links with additional information about each event: 6-8:30 p.m. - Carb up! Planning to run in one of Saturday morning's Bedford Rotary Club Memorial Road races? Perhaps you're just looking for an awesome meal for a reasonable price that will benefit a great local cause. Well, the Bedford Crew Club Pasta Dinner Fundraiser at the Old Bedford Town Hall should fill your need and your belly. Enjoy pasta and famous sirloin meatballs in marinara sauce by …

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Weekend Planner: Tons of Local Indoor Fun!

Get your art on and and prepare for what will surely be some good times this weekend.

1. Almost, Maine. See Bedford High School Theatre Company's not to be missed production of Almost, Maine.  Set in northern Maine with a cast of characters sure to win your heart, the play offers delightful glimpses of moments under the Northern Lights. Written by John Cariani, directed by Lisa Moore, and showcasing the beautiful sets Bedford High School has come to be known for, Almost, Maine is utterly charming. For information on tickets and show times, click here. 2. Get a look behind the camera ... Want to learn more about Bedford’s community access television station? Here's your chance. Bedford Community Television (BCTV) has scheduled an open  house for Saturday, May 11, from 11-3 p.m. This event offers you you opportunity to tour …

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Weekend Planner: Bedford Family Springfest & More!

Here are five fun local activities which are sure to put a smile on your face.

1. Bedford’s Family Springfest ... is being held on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. through noon at the town payground field, off County Road. The Bedford Police, Fire, and Public Works will have vehicles present for touch and see. The schedule of events is as follows: Other ongoing events are bubble area, clowns, skin tattoos! Event Sponsored by Bedford Parks & Recreation Department: 472-5242. 2. Take it to the limit! Don't miss Hotel California: Eagles Tribute Band Benefit Concert at Stockbridge Theatre in Derry on Friday, May. 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The 5th Annual Concert & Silent Concert will feature Hotel California The Original Eagles Tribute Band. Hotel California prides itself in creating the ultimate Eagles experience for their …

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Weekend Planner: Ralphie May Brings the Laughs to NH

Laugh and have a good time at one or more of these great New Hampshire events.

1. Get ready to laugh. Ralphie May and Drew Lynch will bring their unique styles of comedy to Concord on Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Ralphie May was voted one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” in 2008, and has filmed a record-setting three separate 1-hour Comedy Central Specials in the past three years. Opening for Ralphie is Drew Lynch, an eager young actor who, at age 20, got hit in the throat with a softball, turning his trademark snappy patter into stuttering. This life changing injury sparked a passion for writing and performing stand-up comedy, bringing to life the social hardships of dealing with a newly-developed speech impediment. Drew is on a mission to make you laugh. 2. We go together! The Palace Theatre will present their …

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25 Fun Things to Do for NH April Vacation Week

Here's a comprehensive list of fun local activities for your children and teenagers.

Courtesy of NH Children's Trust: To see the full listing and descriptions, click here. NH EVENTS & CAMPS: NH ATTRACTIONS

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Weekend Planner: See Air Supply at The Palace Theatre

Get romantic this weekend, or just have some good times at these New Hampshire events.

1. Refill on love! Air Supply will be performing at The Palace Theatre in Manchester on Friday beginning at 7:30 p.m. Still inspiring waves of romantic frenzy across the globe three decades after their debut hit single “Lost In Love,” Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply have been caught in a joyfully frenzied musical whirlwind these past few years, keeping a diverse international schedule that includes the U.S., The Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Israel, Brazil and even Vietnam. Nothing wrong with conquering hearts across the planet with classic hits like “All Out Of Love,” “The One That You Love” and “Making Love Out of Nothing At All.” 2. Art! Continuing the Tradition Fine Craft Exhibition is available…

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NH Weekend Planner: April 12-14

There are good times happening all around you! Let Patch show you the way...

1. Fancy!: Fun starts tonight at Timber Grille, 57 Factory St., 5 p.m., where you begin this Spring Fancy Friday pub crawl event for a great cause. Proceeds benefit the Gate City Community Gardens. Wristband is $10 and gets you in the door to participating venues, plus great food and drink specials. Details here. 2. Lovin' the outdoors! The Southern NH Outdoor Recreation Expo will take place on Saturday, Apr. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hampshire Hills in Milford. The expo will feature speaker and demos through the day. Learn about black bears in New Hampshire, catch a horse vaulting demonstration, get on the GeoCaching trend and more! See what else is in store... 3. Impossible!  Tomas Kubinek, "certified lunatic and master of the …

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ALL ABOARD! Your NH Weekend Planner

Ride the good times in New Hampshire.

1. Local! The Made In NH 'Try it & Buy It' Expo is on Friday, Apr. 5 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Are you interested in purchasing locally made New Hampshire products and supporting New Hampshire business? The Made in NH "Try-It & Buy-It" Expo is just the place for you! For 18 years now, The Made In NH "Try It & Buy It" Expo has been dedicated to showcasing the impressive variety of quality products and services made in the Granite State. Each year, the Expo has continued to grow, with new exhibitors and increased attendance and is the largest of its kind in the state. 2. Trains! The 12th Annual Model Railroad Exhibition is chugging along on Saturday, Apr. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Milford High School. The event is sponsored by The NH Garden …

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Guide to Fun NH Easter Weekend Activities

"No bunny" wants to have a New Hampshire weekend without good times (or Easter puns)

1. Beatles! Beatlejuice will be showcasing their take of the classic band at the Tupelo Music Hall on Friday, Mar. 29 at 8 p.m. For over 17 years Beatlejuice has been the choice for Beatles fans looking to get their fix of the Fab 4. Faithfully reproducing some of the greatest songs ever written, Beatlejuice covers every era of the Beatles catalog and on to the solo careers of the boys from Liverpool. From Private Parties, Corporate Functions and Fundraisers, to Nightclubs, Auditoriums and Music Festivals. Beatlejuice can entertain any size crowd with over 3 hours of fun filled music that will have people on their feet dancing and singing along. 2. Floyd! Brit Floyd presents P-U-L-S-E 2013 at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord on …

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Weekend Planner: Get Your Easter Egg Hunt On!

You are JUST the kind of person who would appreciate the good times happening in NH. Here are six fun options!

1. Find ... those ... eggs! Spring fever will spread with the exciting activities at this year’s Annual Our Promise to Nicholas (OPTN) Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday, March 23, from 9-11 a.m. at the NH Sportsplex in Bedford. All things bright and beautiful will return with this popular children’s celebration of Easter, now in its 5th year. The event benefits the OPTN Foundation’s mission for finding a cure for Batten Disease. This, currently fatal, neurodegenerative disease afflicts several area children, including Bedford’s own 9 year old Nicholas Dainiak. 2. Nice coat! The Palace Theater in Manchester will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Friday, Mar. 22 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Any Dream Will Do! Andrew …

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