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Porcupine Real Estate’s Get to Know New Hampshire Weekend – October 7-10, 2022
Porcupine Real Estate & the Free State Project are teaming up to let you experience New Hampshire like a local. Join other prospective movers, their families, and New Hampshire FSP residents October 7-10th. You can view events by date, by region, or on a map.
Registration
Online registration has closed. If there's an event you'd like to register for, email info@porcupinerealestate.com
Cost
There is no cost to participate, though some activities might have a cost associated with them.
Kids
Though kids are welcome at all of the activities, there are several activities that are more family-oriented. Look for this icon for events that are more family-friendly. 
Crypto & Goldbacks
We've added an icon for locations that we know accept crypto and/or goldbacks. 
Foto Foraging Fest
Starting on October 7th at 9 am, you can go on a scavenger hunt of New Hampshire and take selfies of items on our list to win prizes! Register to participate here and we'll send you the list of items to find and photograph by October 6th. You don't have to take a photo of everything on the list and we'll have prizes of a $50 gift card for the person or group whose entry has the greatest number of photographs in the shortest amount of time, and a drawing for a $50 gift card for the person or group whose entry has the greatest number of photographs, and a $50 gift card for the person or group that hasn’t won a prize already. Please sign up here.
Trails
We've curated various New Hampshire trails based on interests and you can find more information by clicking on each trail below:
Lodging
Lodging is not provided, but you can check out these Porcupine-owned lodging options:
Concord - Airbnb
Plaistow - Airbnb
All over NH - Porcbnb
Littleton - Airbnb
Events by Date
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Description | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 10/6 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Dover Liberty Outreach | The Farm Bar and Grille, 25 Portland Ave, Dover | Please RSVP on the Meetup event to ensure table accommodations. Meet locals who are tired of big government and just want to live free. | Seacoast |
| 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Afterparty at the SHELL | The SHELL, 3 Front Street, Unit B10, Rollinsford | After the weekly seacoast liberty meetup, come hang out at The Shell. | Seacoast | |
| Friday, 10/7 | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Annual Fall Fest (Free - Registration Required) |
Trombly Gardens, 150 N River Rd, Milford | Sponsored by Constance Spencer, Associate Broker at Porcupine Real Estate and Sweeney Title Services. Join us for our third annual FREE fall fest! See if you can find your way out of the corn maze, enjoy tailgating with burgers and potato salad, and stay for a movie under the stars. We only have room for 75 attendees, so registration is required. Register here. | Merrimack Valley |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 9:00 am to 4:30 pm | Mighty Moose Mart Drop-in |
661 Marlboro Street, Keene | Stop by the only convenience store in the area that accepts crypto and goldbacks and take a tour of the Bitcoin Embassy. | Monadnock |
| 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Troy Fall Fest | Troy Town Commons, 16 Central Square, Troy | Scarecrow-making, craft fair, live music, vendors and more. View the entire schedule here. | Monadnock | |
| 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Open House Tours (Free - Registration Required) | Across the state | We're curating a list of open houses for each region so you can get a feel for the real estate market in New Hampshire. Please sign up for the region(s) you are interested in here. We'll send you a list of available open houses prior to 10/8. Open house times generally fall between 9 am and 4 pm so you can go at your leisure. | All regions | |
| 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Fall Foliage Art Studio Tour | Throughout the Monadnock Region | Artists open their studios for a self-guided tour showcasing sculpture, painting, drawing, glass, quilting, pottery, woodturning & more. Schedule and details are available here. | Monadnock | |
| 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Milford Pumpkin Festival | Milford, park at Milford High School, 100 West Street | Fun for all ages, with live entertainment, face painting, giant pumpkins and food. More information and schedule of events can be found here. | Merrimack Valley | |
| 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | 1st Annual New Hampshire Pagan's Faire | Black Swan Inn, 354 W Main St, Tilton | Handmade items, health and wellness, readers, jewelry, workshops and more. Full details on their Facebook page. | Lakes | |
| 10:00 am | Lakes Region Hike | Lafayette Place Campground/Lonesome Lake Trailhead parking lot | Lonesome Lake Trail is a steady incline hike, but worth it to see the beautiful Lonesome Lake. This is a 3.1-mile loop trail in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire.Views of the Franconia Ridge can be seen on the way to the lake and most of the way is shaded. You will cross several small tributaries of the Pemigewasset River and then start to approach the first of three long switchbacks. Along the lake, the trail is grassy and easy-going. At the lake is the AMC Lonesome Lake Hut. There are also snacks to purchase and restrooms for public use. Hike will begin at 10:00AM. Please try to arrive at the Lafayette Place Campground/Lonesome Lake Trailhead parking lot 10 minutes prior to start time. Hike will be lead by Derek Proulx. Registration is required. Register here. Location will be emailed prior to the event. | Monadnock | |
| 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Outdoor Range Practice for Pistol and Rifle (Free - Registration Required) | Candia | Sponsored by Porcupine Real Estate and by Liz Going, Loan Originator. Come try out a variety of firearms at Garnet School. We'll provide the ammo, safety gear, a variety of firearms to try and range safety officers while you enjoy a private gun range. We only have room for 30 people so registration is required. Register here. Location will be emailed prior to the event. | Merrimack Valley | |
| 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | La Cascade du Chocolat Drop-in | 109 Water St, Exeter | Visit Porcupine-owned La Cascade du Chocolat for some of the best chocolate in New England! | Seacoast | |
| 11:30 am to 1:00 am | Murphy's Taproom Drop-in |
494 Elm St, Manchester | With a casual pub environment, the Taproom boasts the largest selection of draft beer in the state, with 120 beers poured from 272 taps. Crypto accepted. | Merrimack Valley | |
| 11:30 am to 9:00 pm | Kirby's Q Drop-in |
163 River St, Alstead | Visit Porcupine-owned Kirby's Q for true southern style smoked meats and the best barbecue around. View the full menu here. Crypto and goldbacks accepted. | Monadnock | |
| 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Abel Ebenezer Brewing Company Fall-Down Music Fest |
31 Columbia Cir, Merrimack | Enjoy music from The Humans Being, The Chops, Andrew North and the Rangers, and Caylin Costello along with craft beer. Crypto accepted. | Merrimack Valley | |
| 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Little Zoe's Pizza | 149 Emerald St #5, Keene, NH 03431 | Take and bake and brick oven pizza. Full menu available on their website. | Monadnock | |
| 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Praxeum Market Day | The Praxeum, 97 Piscataqua Rd, Dover | This community market is a wonderful combination of a farmers market, a crafters market, and a health and living market. | Seacoast | |
| 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Praxeum Tour | The Praxeum, 97 Piscataqua Rd, Dover | The Praxeum is a members-based Liberty Community Center located in the Seacoast. The Human Action Foundation’s community center is a non-commercial “third place” – neither home nor office, but another place for people to congregate and cooperate. Entrepreneurs co-work here. Artists co-create here. Scholars co-learn here. Through propinquity and ad-hoc collaboration, community emerges here. For a tour or with questions about membership, ask for Vanessa. | Seacoast | |
| 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Mariposa Museum (Fee - Registration Required) |
26 Main St, Peterborough | Join Porcupine Real Estate agent and FSP mover Amber Daves and her family at this interactive, hands-on museum. Admission: Adults: $8, Seniors: $6, Children (ages 3 to 16): $5. Registration required. Please register here. Attendees will buy their own tickets at the door.
More info on admission, location, and activities here. |
Monadnock | |
| 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Seacoast Cryptocurrency Meetup | La Maison Navarre, 121 Congress St, Portsmouth | Come out, chat about crypto, learn more about it and how to use it, and use it to buy your food and drinks! Please RSVP in advance if you intend to come so we can get an accurate head count. | Seacoast | |
| 4:00 pm | SHELL Tour | 3 Front Street, Unit B10 Rollinsford, NH | The SHELL is a welcoming, inclusive liberty clubhouse for all liberty lovers around the Seacoast region, located in a historic mill building. If you look at the SWELL events calendar you can see many events happening at this new location in Rollinsford. | Seacoast | |
| 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm | Tamworth Distilling Drop-in (Fee - Registration Required) | 15 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth | Join Porcupine Real Estate agent and FSP mover Dominic DeMaria at Tamworth Distilling to sample Tamworth Distilling's various spirits and learn more about the Lakes Region. There is a fee for flights, individual tastings, and any food purchased. Registration required. Register here.
More info and menu can be found here. |
Lakes | |
| 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Rooted Fall Fest | Rooted, 1040 Old Hillsboro Rd, Henniker | Fall festival with vendors, food, activities, and a live band. More information here. | Merrimack Valley | |
| 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Carroll County Freedom Potluck | To be announced | Are you a liberty lover interested in living in Carroll County? Or maybe a Porcupine who wants to visit Carrol County? A monthly meet-up is now in your area, so come on up and say hi! Please RSVP to mdj@freestatefiles.com and indicate that you're with the FSP. | Lakes | |
| 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm or later | Game Lounge (Free - Registration Required) |
Concord | Join Porcupine Real Estate clients and FSP movers for a fun-filled evening playing board games at the Game Lounge. Kids are welcome. The location will be emailed prior to event. Registration required. Register here. | Merrimack Valley | |
| 7:00 pm - ? | The Quill Casino and Poker Tournament (Fee - Registration Required) | The Quill | Sponsored by Constance Spencer, Associate Broker at Porcupine Real Estate. Please join us for the first annual Quill Member/Guest Casino Night and Poker Tournament! This mockery of Prohibition features a Texas Hold' Em tournament, games of skill and chance, food, drink, and music. Bring your best roaring 20's outfits, up to three guests, and leave with gold and silver prizes courtesy of our sponsors. Doors open at 6:30, registration for the poker tournament closes at 7:15 sharp. Pay at the door: $10 per person entry fee, $50 per person to play. Register by emailing constance@porcupinerealestate.com |
Merrimack Valley | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Open House Tours (Free - Registration Required) | Across the state | We're curating a list of open houses for each region so you can get a feel for the real estate market in New Hampshire. Please sign up for the region(s) you are interested in here. We'll send you a list of available open houses prior to 10/8. Open house times generally fall between 9 am and 4 pm so you can go at your leisure. | All regions |
| 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Kirby's Q Drop-in |
163 River St, Alstead | Visit Porcupine-owned Kirby's Q for a special brunch and true southern style smoked meats and the best barbecue around. View the full menu here. Crypto and goldbacks accepted. | Monadnock | |
| 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Fall Foliage Art Studio Tour | Throughout the Monadnock Region | Artists open their studios for a self-guided tour showcasing sculpture, painting, drawing, glass, quilting, pottery, woodturning & more. Schedule and details are available here. | Monadnock | |
| 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Milford Pumpkin Festival | Milford, park at Milford High School, 100 West Street | Fun for all ages, with live entertainment, face painting, giant pumpkins and food. More information and schedule of events can be found here. | Monadnock | |
| 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | 1st Annual New Hampshire Pagan's Faire | Black Swan Inn, 354 W Main St, Tilton | Handmade items, health and wellness, readers, jewelry, workshops and more. Full details on their Facebook page. | Lakes | |
| 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Apple Picking (Fee - Registration Required) |
Washburn's Windy Hill Orchard, 66 Mason Rd, Greenville | Porcupine Real Estate agent and FSP mover Amber Daves hosts this kid-friendly meet-up. There is a fee to pick apples so please call or message the venue ahead of time for that information. Registration required. Register here. | Monadnock | |
| 11:00 am to 1:30 pm | Live Music at the Independence Inn | Independence Inn, 6 Drake Hill Rd, Strafford | Enjoy listening to Porcupine Real Estate client, FSP mover, and musician Sam Hammerman, a soul-pop singer-songwriter who combines beautiful, jazzy, and melodic elements with a deep sense of groove and spirituality. The Independence Inn is a farm-to-table restaurant with a focus on hyper-local and fresh food. | Monadnock | |
| 11:30 am to 1:00 am | Murphy's Taproom Drop-in |
494 Elm St, Manchester | With a casual pub environment, the Taproom boasts the largest selection of draft beer in the state, with 120 beers poured from 272 taps. Crypto accepted. | Merrimack Valley | |
| 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Fun Meetup at Funspot | Funspot, 579 Endicott St N, Laconia | Come join The Liberty Folks for a few fun hours at Funspot. Funspot is called the largest arcade in the world. Plenty of games for the kids, and the adults can sit around and eat and gab about liberty, politics, philosophy, or whatever they want. We will be at the picnic tables upstairs near the bowling alley. Registration required. Register here | Lakes | |
| 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Ossipee Porcupines Meetup | Harley Jacks Burgers and Brews, 1020 NH-16, Ossipee | Come meet your neighbors at Harley Jacks for lunch with mountain views. We'll be sharing how we're living free and what practical efforts we want to try to keep increasing liberty in the east of the Free State! | Lakes | |
| 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | La Cascade du Chocolat Drop-in | 109 Water St, Exeter | Visit Porcupine-owned La Cascade du Chocolat for some of the best chocolate in New England! | Seacoast | |
| 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Bardo Farm Tour (Free - Registration Required) | 92 Forehand Rd, Croydon | Bardo Farm interweaves sustainable gardening and livestock practices, self-sufficiency skills, energy conservation and production, self-discovery, and economic development as one path to freedom in the Upper Valley of NH. Bardo is on a class VI road, which is not maintained by the town. To register, email info@bardofarm.com | Upper Valley | |
| 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Candlepin Bowling (Fee - Registration Required) |
Exeter Bowling Lanes, 6 Columbus Ave, Exeter | Join Porcupine Real Estate agent and FSP mover Regan Elliott for a fun round or two of candlepin bowling, a New Hampshire favorite! The cost to bowl is $4 per person, plus $2 per person for shoe rental. Registration required. Register here.
More information on the venue here. |
Seacoast | |
| 2:00 to 3:00 pm | Hike in Concord (Free - Registration Required) |
Concord | Join FSP movers for a hike around trails in Concord. Location will be emailed prior to event. Registration required. Register here. | Merrimack Valley | |
| 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Dinner and Drinks (Fee - Registration Required) |
Margarita's Mexican Restaurant, 93 Portsmouth Ave, Exeter | Porcupine Real Estate agent and FSP mover Regan Elliott will pass out awards from candlepin bowling and talk about life in the Seacoast. Meet other families and ask all your questions about New Hampshire. Food/drinks not included. Registration required. Register here. | Seacoast | |
| 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Field Day (Free - Registration Required) |
Concord | Enjoy a field day packed with fun activities for all ages! Location will be provided via email prior to the event. Registration required. Register here. | Merrimack Valley | |
| 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Cookout and Meet & Greet (Free - Registration Required) |
Concord | Sponsored by Porcupine Real Estate and Chris Nadeau, Senior Loan Officer, Lakeview Mortgage. Join FSP movers and make new friends at this all-region cookout. Location will be emailed prior to the event. Registration required. Register here. | Merrimack Valley | |
| 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | Sunday Social | Phonky Noodle, 11 Central Square, Keene | Enjoy the company of other liberty-loving people at NH's longest-running activist meetup! | Monadnock | |
| 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | Nashua Liberty | Oasis Cafe inside Skyventure, 100 Adventure Way, Nashua | Meet up with the Nashua liberty community and support this pro-liberty business. | Merrimack Valley | |
| 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Campfire S'mores (Free - Registration Required) |
Concord | What's better on a fall night than a campfire and s'mores? You'll have the opportunity to meet with other people who are considering making the move, as well as those who have already made the move to NH for liberty. Address will be emailed prior to the event. Registration required. Register here. | Merrimack Valley | |
| Monday, 10/10 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Morning Hike at Massabesic Lake (Free - Registration Required) |
Manchester | Join Porcupine Real Estate agent and FSP mover Amber Daves on this family-friendly hike around Massabesic Lake. Park at the NH Audubon Society parking lot located at 26 Audubon Way, Auburn. Registration required. Register here. | Merrimack Valley |
| 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Fall Foliage Art Studio Tour | Throughout the Monadnock Region | Artists open their studios for a self-guided tour showcasing sculpture, painting, drawing, glass, quilting, pottery, woodturning & more. Schedule and details are available here. | Monadnock |
Events by Region
All regions
Merrimackt Valley
Monadnock
Seacoast
Upper Valley
Saturday, 10/810:00 amLakes Region HikeLonesome Lake Trail is a steady incline hike, but worth it to see the beautiful Lonesome Lake. This is a 3.1-mile loop trail in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire.Views of the Franconia Ridge can be seen on the way to the lake and most of the way is shaded. You will cross several small tributaries of the Pemigewasset River and then start to approach the first of three long switchbacks. Along the lake, the trail is grassy and easy-going. At the lake is the AMC Lonesome Lake Hut. There are also snacks to purchase and restrooms for public use. Hike will begin at 10:00AM. Please try to arrive at the Lafayette Place Campground/Lonesome Lake Trailhead parking lot 10 minutes prior to start time. Hike will be lead by Derek Proulx. Registration is required. Register here. Location will be emailed prior to the event.Lafayette Place Campground/Lonesome Lake Trailhead parking lot
| Region | Date | Time | Event | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Regions | The New Hampshire Donut Trail | hours vary | Across the state | Use our interactive Donut Trail map to plan which donut shops you want to visit. | Across the state |
| The New Hampshire Brewery Trail | hours vary | Across the state | Use our interactive Brewery Trail map to plan which breweries you want to visit! | Across the state | |
| The New Hampshire Distillery Trail | hours vary | Across the state | Use our interactive Distillery Trail map to plan which distilleries you want to visit! | Across the state | |
| The New Hampshire Wine Trail | hours vary | Across the state | Use our interactive Wine Trail map to plan which wineries you want to visit! | Across the state | |
| The New Hampshire Coffee Trail | hours vary | Across the state | Use our interactive Coffee Trail map to plan which coffee shops you want to visit! | Across the state | |
| The Haunted New Hampshire Trail | hours vary | Across the state | Use our interactive Haunted New Hampshire Trail map to plan which haunted sites you want to visit! | Across the state | |
| The New Hampshire Ice Cream Trail | hours vary | Across the state | Use our interactive Ice Cream Trail map to plan which ice cream shops you want to visit! | Across the state | |
| Saturday, 10/8 & Sunday, 10/9 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Across the state | We're curating a list of open houses for each region so you can get a feel for the real estate market in New Hampshire. Please sign up for the region(s) you are interested in here. We'll send you a list of available open houses prior to 10/8. Open house times generally fall between 9 am and 4 pm so you can go at your leisure. | Across the state | |
| Lakes | Saturday, 10/8 | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | 1st Annual New Hampshire Pagan's Faire | Handmade items, health and wellness, readers, jewelry, workshops and more. Full details on their Facebook page. | Black Swan Inn, 354 W Main St, Tilton |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Tamworth Distilling Drop-in (Fee - Registration Required) | Join Porcupine Real Estate agent and FSP mover Dominic DeMaria at Tamworth Distilling to sample Tamworth Distilling's various spirits and learn more about the Lakes Region. There is a fee for flights, individual tastings, and any food purchased. Registration required. Register here.
More info and menu can be found here. |
15 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth | |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Carroll County Freedom Potluck | Are you a liberty lover interested in living in Carrol County? Or maybe a Porcupine who wants to visit Carrol County? A monthly meet-up is now in your area, so come on up and say hi! Please RSVP to mdj@freestatefiles.com and indicate that you're with the FSP. | To be announced | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Fun Meetup at Funspot | Come join The Liberty Folks for a few fun hours at Funspot. Funspot is called the largest arcade in the world. Plenty of games for the kids, and the adults can sit around and eat and gab about liberty, politics, philosophy, or whatever they want. We will be at the picnic tables upstairs near the bowling alley. Registration required. Register here | Funspot, 579 Endicott St N, Laconia | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Ossipee Porcupines Meetup | Come meet your neighbors at Harley Jacks for lunch with mountain views. We'll be sharing how we're living free and what practical efforts we want to try to keep increasing liberty in the east of the Free State! | Harley Jacks Burgers and Brews, 1020 NH-16, Ossipee | |
| Merrimack Valley | Friday, 10/7 | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Annual Fall Fest (Free - Registration Required) |
Sponsored by Constance Spencer, Associate Broker at Porcupine Real Estate and Sweeney Title Services. Join us for our third annual FREE fall fest! See if you can find your way out of the corn maze, enjoy tailgating with burgers and potato salad, and stay for a movie under the stars. We only have room for 75 attendees, so registration is required. Register here. | Trombly Gardens, 150 N River Rd, Milford |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Milford Pumpkin Festival | Fun for all ages, with live entertainment, face painting, giant pumpkins and food. More information and schedule of events can be found here. | Milford, park at Milford High School, 100 West Street | |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Outdoor Range Practice for Pistol and Rifle (Free - Registration Required) | Sponsored by Porcupine Real Estate and by Liz Going, Loan Originator. Come try out a variety of firearms at Garnet School. We'll provide the ammo, safety gear, a variety of firearms to try and range safety officers while you enjoy a private gun range. We only have room for 30 people so registration is required. Register here. Location will be emailed prior to the event. | Candia | |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 11:30 am to 1:00 am | Murphy's Taproom Drop-in |
With a casual pub environment, the Taproom boasts the largest selection of draft beer in the state, with 120 beers poured from 272 taps. Crypto accepted. | 494 Elm St, Manchester | |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Abel Ebenezer Brewing Company Fall-Down Music Fest |
Enjoy music from The Humans Being, The Chops, Andrew North and the Rangers, and Caylin Costello along with craft beer. Crypto accepted. | 31 Columbia Cir, Merrimack | |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Barter Market | Bring your goods or services to trade for others' goods or services. Or just come to shop. More information here. | Rooted, 1040 Old Hillsboro Rd, Henniker | |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm or later | Game Lounge (Free - Registration Required) |
Join Porcupine Real Estate clients and FSP movers for a fun-filled evening playing board games at the Game Lounge. Kids are welcome. The location will be emailed prior to event. Registration required. Register here. | Concord | |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 7:00 pm - ? | The Quill Casino and Poker Tournament | Sponsored by Constance Spencer, Associate Broker at Porcupine Real Estate. Stop in at The Quill in Manchester for a themed Casino Night and Poker TournamentDoors open at 7 pm with poker starting 8 pm. Join us for a night of themed drinks, music, prizes, and casino game action. $10 per person entry fee, $40 per person to play. Email constance@porcupinerealestate.com to register. | 131 Amory St, Manchester | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Milford Pumpkin Festival | Fun for all ages, with live entertainment, face painting, giant pumpkins and food. More information and schedule of events can be found here. | Milford, park at Milford High School, 100 West Street | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 11:30 am to 1:00 am | Murphy's Taproom Drop-in |
With a casual pub environment, the Taproom boasts the largest selection of draft beer in the state, with 120 beers poured from 272 taps. Crypto accepted. | 494 Elm St, Manchester | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 2:00 to 3:00 pm | Hike in Concord (Free - Registration Required) |
Join FSP movers for a hike around trails in Concord. Location will be emailed prior to event. Registration required. Register here. | Concord | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Field Day (Free - Registration Required) |
Enjoy a field day packed with fun activities for all ages! Location will be provided via email prior to the event. Registration required. Register here. | Concord | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Cookout and Meet & Greet (Free - Registration Required) |
Sponsored by Porcupine Real Estate and Chris Nadeau, Senior Loan Officer, Lakeview Mortgage. Join FSP movers and make new friends at this all-region cookout. Location will be emailed prior to the event. Registration required. Register here. | Concord | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm | Nashua Liberty | Meet up with the Nashua liberty community and support this pro-liberty business. | Oasis Cafe inside Skyventure, 100 Adventure Way, Nashua | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Campfire S'mores (Free - Registration Required) |
What's better on a fall night than a campfire and s'mores? You'll have the opportunity to meet with other people who are considering making the move, as well as those who have already made the move to NH for liberty. Address will be emailed prior to the event. Registration required. Register here. | Concord | |
| Monday, 10/10 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | Morning Hike at Massabesic Lake (Free - Registration Required) |
Join Porcupine Real Estate agent and FSP mover Amber Daves on this family-friendly hike around Massabesic Lake. Park at the NH Audubon Society parking lot located at 26 Audubon Way, Auburn. Registration required. Register here. | Manchester | |
| Monday, 10/10 | 11:30 am to 1:00 am | Murphy's Taproom Drop-in |
With a casual pub environment, the Taproom boasts the largest selection of draft beer in the state, with 120 beers poured from 272 taps. Crypto accepted. | 494 Elm St, Manchester | |
| Monadnock | Saturday, 10/8 | 9:00 am to 4:30 pm | Mighty Moose Mart Drop-in |
Stop by the only convenience store in the area that accepts crypto and goldbacks and take a tour of the Bitcoin Embassy. | 661 Marlboro Street, Keene |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Troy Fall Fest | Scarecrow-making, craft fair, live music, vendors and more. View the entire schedule here. | Troy Town Commons, 16 Central Square, Troy | |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Fall Foliage Art Studio Tour | Artists open their studios for a self-guided tour showcasing sculpture, painting, drawing, glass, quilting, pottery, woodturning & more. Schedule and details are available here. | Throughout the Monadnock Region | |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 11:30 am to 9:00 pm | Kirby's Q Drop-in |
Visit Porcupine-owned Kirby's Q for true southern style smoked meats and the best barbecue around. View the full menu here. Crypto and goldbacks accepted. | 163 River St, Alstead | |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Little Zoe's Pizza | Take and bake and brick oven pizza. Full menu available on their website. | 149 Emerald St #5, Keene, NH 03431 | |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Mariposa Museum (Fee - Registration Required) |
Join Porcupine Real Estate agent and FSP mover Amber Daves and her family at this interactive, hands-on museum. Admission: Adults: $8, Seniors: $6, Children (ages 3 to 16): $5. Registration required. Please register here. Attendees will buy their own tickets at the door.
More info on admission, location, and activities here. |
26 Main St, Peterborough | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Kirby's Q Drop-in |
Visit Porcupine-owned Kirby's Q for a special brunch and true southern style smoked meats and the best barbecue around. View the full menu here. Crypto and goldbacks accepted. | 163 River St, Alstead | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Fall Foliage Art Studio Tour | Artists open their studios for a self-guided tour showcasing sculpture, painting, drawing, glass, quilting, pottery, woodturning & more. Schedule and details are available here. | Throughout the Monadnock Region | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Apple Picking (Fee - Registration Required) |
Porcupine Real Estate agent and FSP mover Amber Daves hosts this kid-friendly meet-up. There is a fee to pick apples so please call or message the venue ahead of time for that information. Registration required. Register here. | Washburn's Windy Hill Orchard, 66 Mason Rd, Greenville | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm | Sunday Social | Enjoy the company of other liberty-loving people at NH's longest-running activist meetup! | Phonky Noodle, 11 Central Square, Keene | |
| Monday, 10/10 | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Fall Foliage Art Studio Tour | Artists open their studios for a self-guided tour showcasing sculpture, painting, drawing, glass, quilting, pottery, woodturning & more. Schedule and details are available here. | Throughout the Monadnock Region | |
| Seacoast | Thursday, 10/6 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Dover Liberty Outreach | Please RSVP on the Meetup event to ensure table accommodations. Meet locals who are tired of big government and just want to live free. | Dover Brickhouse, 2 Orchard St, Dover |
| 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm | Afterparty at the SHELL | After the weekly seacoast liberty meetup, come hang out at The Shell. | The SHELL, 3 Front Street, Unit B10, Rollinsford | ||
| Saturday, 10/8 | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | La Cascade du Chocolat Drop-in | Visit Porcupine-owned La Cascade du Chocolat for some of the best chocolate in New England! | 109 Water St, Exeter | |
| Saturday, 10/9 | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Praxeum Market Day | This Porcupine liberty market is a wonderful combination of a farmers market, a crafters market, and a health and living market. | The Praxeum, 97 Piscataqua Rd, Dover | |
| Saturday, 10/9 | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Prax Village Tour | The Praxeum is a members-based Liberty Community Center located in the Seacoast. The Human Action Foundation’s community center is a non-commercial “third place” – neither home nor office, but another place for people to congregate and cooperate. Entrepreneurs co-work here. Artists co-create here. Scholars co-learn here. Through propinquity and ad-hoc collaboration, community emerges here. For a tour or with questions about membership, ask for Vanessa. | The Praxeum, 97 Piscataqua Rd, Dover | |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Seacoast Cryptocurrency Meetup | Come out, chat about crypto, learn more about it and how to use it, and use it to buy your food and drinks! Please RSVP in advance if you intend to come so we can get an accurate head count. | La Maison Navarre, 121 Congress St, Portsmouth | |
| Saturday, 10/8 | 4:00 pm | SHELL Tour | The SHELL is a welcoming, inclusive liberty clubhouse for all liberty lovers around the Seacoast region, located in a historic mill building. If you look at the SWELL events calendar you can see many events happening at this new location in Rollinsford. | 3 Front Street, Unit B10 Rollinsford, NH | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 11:00 am to 1:30 pm | Live Music at the Independence Inn | Enjoy listening to Porcupine Real Estate client, FSP mover, and musician Sam Hammerman, a soul-pop singer-songwriter who combines beautiful, jazzy, and melodic elements with a deep sense of groove and spirituality. The Independence Inn is a farm-to-table restaurant with a focus on hyper-local and fresh food. | Independence Inn, 6 Drake Hill Rd, Strafford | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | La Cascade du Chocolat Drop-in | Visit Porcupine-owned La Cascade du Chocolat for some of the best chocolate in New England! | 109 Water St, Exeter | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Candlepin Bowling (Fee - Registration Required) |
Join Porcupine Real Estate agent and FSP mover Regan Elliott for a fun round or two of candlepin bowling, a New Hampshire favorite! The cost to bowl is $4 per person, plus $2 per person for shoe rental. Registration required. Register here.
More information on the venue here. |
Exeter Bowling Lanes, 6 Columbus Ave, Exeter | |
| Sunday, 10/9 | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Dinner and Drinks (Fee - Registration Required) |
Porcupine Real Estate agent and FSP mover Regan Elliott will pass out awards from candlepin bowling and talk about life in the Seacoast. Meet other families and ask all your questions about New Hampshire. Food/drinks not included. Registration required. Register here. | Margarita's Mexican Restaurant, 93 Portsmouth Ave, Exeter | |
| Upper Valley | Sunday, 10/9 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Bardo Farm Tour (Free - Registration Required) | Bardo Farm interweaves sustainable gardening and livestock practices, self-sufficiency skills, energy conservation and production, self-discovery, and economic development as one path to freedom in the Upper Valley of NH. Bardo is on a class VI road, which is not maintained by the town. To register, email info@bardofarm.com | 92 Forehand Rd, Croydon |
