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Farmers Markets: Bedford Farmers Market

15/09/2026 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Murphy’s Taproom Parking Lot
393 State Rte 101

Date: May 13 -October 14, 2025, Tuesdays 3-6 p.m. Rain or shine

Location: Murphy’s Taproom, 323 Rte. 101, Bedford

Description: This weekly market features flowers, maple, conventional produce, fish, jams, wine, fruits, baked goods, eggs, jellies, specialty foods, etc.

More information: website

WFEA Counter Conversations

18/09/2026 - 6:00 am - 9:00 am

WFEA’s Morning Update is hitting the road! On the Third Friday of the month, we start the day at some of our favorite local diners and cafés in the state for Counter Conversations with Jeff Chidester.

WFEA’s Counter Conversations is brought to you by The Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan. Your experience powered by their expertise.

Mark your calendars for our next in-person broadcast. Location: Coming Soon

WFEA Counter Conversations

16/10/2026 - 6:00 am - 9:00 am

WFEA’s Morning Update is hitting the road! On the Third Friday of the month, we start the day at some of our favorite local diners and cafés in the state for Counter Conversations with Jeff Chidester.

WFEA’s Counter Conversations is brought to you by The Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan. Your experience powered by their expertise.

Mark your calendars for our next in-person broadcast. Location: Coming Soon

Ghosts on the Banke—A Family-Friendly Halloween

16/10/2026 - 17/10/2026 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Strawbery Banke
14 Hancock Street

Ghosts on the Banke
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENT

October 16–17 & 23–24, 2026
Arrival times begin at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
The event concludes at 8:00 PM.

Trick-or-treat with spirits from America’s founding while exploring Portsmouth’s oldest neighborhood in a family-friendly adventure. Encounter spooky frights from different eras throughout America’s 250-year history. Meet wayward pirates and a mysterious fortune-teller, and listen to ghostly tales echoing through the night. Create giant spider webs, dance to haunting tunes, and play games for prizes. Dare to knock on the witch’s door and ask for a treat—if you’re brave enough!

Tickets:

Members

Adults (ages 1+): $8.50 or free
Children (under 1): free, ticket required
Nonmembers

Adults (ages 1+): $17
Children (under 1): free, ticket required

Ghosts on the Banke—A Family-Friendly Halloween

23/10/2026 - 24/10/2026 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Strawbery Banke
14 Hancock Street

Ghosts on the Banke
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENT

October 16–17 & 23–24, 2026
Arrival times begin at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
The event concludes at 8:00 PM.

Trick-or-treat with spirits from America’s founding while exploring Portsmouth’s oldest neighborhood in a family-friendly adventure. Encounter spooky frights from different eras throughout America’s 250-year history. Meet wayward pirates and a mysterious fortune-teller, and listen to ghostly tales echoing through the night. Create giant spider webs, dance to haunting tunes, and play games for prizes. Dare to knock on the witch’s door and ask for a treat—if you’re brave enough!

Tickets:

Members

Adults (ages 1+): $8.50 or free
Children (under 1): free, ticket required
Nonmembers

Adults (ages 1+): $17
Children (under 1): free, ticket required

Haunted Overload – Day Haunt

30/10/2026 - 01/11/2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The World Famous Haunted Overload opens a new season at DeMeritt Hill Farm with its outrageous, over-the-top haunted event.

Consistently ranked among the best Haunted Attractions in the country, there is so much to see. The attention to detail is staggering and the “Day Haunt” allows you to see everything up close.

This is a great opportunity to get a first-hand look at what makes Haunted Overload so unique in the daylight!

Come anytime between 10:00am and 4:00pm and stay as long as you like. Photos are allowed everywhere.

https://hauntedoverload.com/

Haunted Overload – Main Even

30/10/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at DeMeritt Hill Farm
20 Orchard Way

The World Famous Haunted Overload opens a new season at DeMeritt Hill Farm with its outrageous, over-the-top haunted event.

Haunted Overload is consistently ranked among the best Haunted Attractions in the country, and there is so much to see.

The “Main Event” has been ranked the #1 Scariest Haunted Attraction in America. It was also voted #18 of the Top 20 Most Influential Haunted Attractions of ALL TIME by HauntWorld.com.

We look forward to scaring you soon! Please note: Ticket time is ARRIVAL TIME. Possible long wait!

For more information: https://hauntedoverload.com/

Haunted Overload – Day Haunt

31/10/2026 - 01/11/2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The World Famous Haunted Overload opens a new season at DeMeritt Hill Farm with its outrageous, over-the-top haunted event.

Consistently ranked among the best Haunted Attractions in the country, there is so much to see. The attention to detail is staggering and the “Day Haunt” allows you to see everything up close.

This is a great opportunity to get a first-hand look at what makes Haunted Overload so unique in the daylight!

Come anytime between 10:00am and 4:00pm and stay as long as you like. Photos are allowed everywhere.

https://hauntedoverload.com/

Haunted Overload – Main Even

31/10/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at DeMeritt Hill Farm
20 Orchard Way

The World Famous Haunted Overload opens a new season at DeMeritt Hill Farm with its outrageous, over-the-top haunted event.

Haunted Overload is consistently ranked among the best Haunted Attractions in the country, and there is so much to see.

The “Main Event” has been ranked the #1 Scariest Haunted Attraction in America. It was also voted #18 of the Top 20 Most Influential Haunted Attractions of ALL TIME by HauntWorld.com.

We look forward to scaring you soon! Please note: Ticket time is ARRIVAL TIME. Possible long wait!

For more information: https://hauntedoverload.com/

Haunted Overload – Day Haunt

01/11/2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The World Famous Haunted Overload opens a new season at DeMeritt Hill Farm with its outrageous, over-the-top haunted event.

Consistently ranked among the best Haunted Attractions in the country, there is so much to see. The attention to detail is staggering and the “Day Haunt” allows you to see everything up close.

This is a great opportunity to get a first-hand look at what makes Haunted Overload so unique in the daylight!

Come anytime between 10:00am and 4:00pm and stay as long as you like. Photos are allowed everywhere.

https://hauntedoverload.com/

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