Exciting Fall 2025 Events in New Hampshire You Can’t Miss

Local Events to Watch (Fall 2025)

September 2025

• Team EJP 175 — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
  When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
  Where: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
  Why Go: Big-race energy, great for motorsports fans. (Wikipedia)
• Wee Ones Wednesdays at the Children’s Museum of NH
  When: Every Wednesday through October 29, 2025 (9:15-10:00 AM)
  Where: Children’s Museum of NH
  What: Interactive program for ages ~2-4, combining art, music, movement with caregivers. (NHPR)
• Seasonal Fall Activities at Mountain View Resort
  When: Saturdays & Sundays in September & October
  Where: Mountain View Farm & Resort
  Activities: Tractor hayrides, pumpkin picking, apple cider making, crafting with wool/fiber etc. Perfect for families. (Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa)

October 2025

• New Hampshire Book Festival
  When: October 3–4, 2025
  Where: Downtown Concord, NH
  Details: Over 50 authors & poets; panels, signings & literary events for all ages. Great chance to dive into local & national writing culture. (Visit New Hampshire)
• Apple Harvest Day (Dover, NH)
  When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 (9 AM – 4 PM)
  Where: Downtown Dover
  What: Street vendor fair (~300 vendors), live entertainment, apple-themed treats & contests. Big turnout expected. (New Hampshire Magazine)
• Milford Pumpkin Festival
  When: Friday – Sunday, October 10-12, 2025
  Where: Downtown Milford / Milford Oval
  What: Pumpkin weigh-in, haunted trail, music, crafts, food, giant pumpkin lighting. (New Hampshire Magazine)
• Warner Fall Foliage Festival
  When: Friday – Sunday, October 10-12, 2025
  Where: Main Street, Warner, NH
  What: Dozens of vendors, food, rides, live music, parade, capturing peak New Hampshire autumn. (Visit NH)
• Somersworth Pumpkin Festival
  When: Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 10 AM-3 PM
  Where: Somersworth Plaza, NH
  Why Go: All things pumpkin (carving, painting, games), family friendly. (New Hampshire Magazine)
• Sandwich Fair
  When: Saturday – Monday, October 11-13, 2025 (Columbus Day weekend)
  Where: Sandwich Fairgrounds, Center Sandwich, NH
  What: Traditional country fair with animal exhibits, parades, midway rides, crafts, etc. (New Hampshire Magazine)
• White Mountains Oktoberfest
  When: October 11-13, 2025
  Where: Loon Mountain Resort, Lincoln, NH
  What: Celebrating German food, culture, beer & Oktoberfest traditions. Beautiful setting during foliage season. (New Hampshire Magazine)