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Portsmouth NH - October Fun Around the Seacoast of NH and Maine!

Fall in Dover New Hampshire - Ann Cummings 2006

Fall is in the air here in New Hampshire and Maine, and the fun things continue to go on! You can see by the sampling of events I've listed below that New Hampshire and Maine offer fun for everyone all year long.

October brings with it the brilliant grand display of Mother Nature's foliage colors - everywhere you look in about 2 weeks or so, you'll see the most magnificent show in all of nature. The fiery reds of the sugar maples, red maples and sumac; the brilliant oranges of maples and sassafras; the gold and yellows of birch, ash, hickory, beech, oak, and other varieties of maples - this is what draws millions of guests to our great state of New Hampshire every fall.

While here in NH checking out our spectacular foliage show, take in some of these fun things around the Seacoast region of Portsmouth and the surrounding towns: Red Hook Brewery Portsmouth NH - Ann Cummings 2007

~~ Oct 3rd - Redhook Ale Brewery's Unveiling of their new Winterhook cold weather beer - Redhook Brewery- Pease Tradeport - Portsmouth. The new winter brew will be announced with free samples and great music from Jumbo Circus Peanuts (an AWESOME band!).

~~ Oct. 4th - "Introduction to New England Architecture: Technology and Tradition" - Langdon House - Portsmouth. A course for those interested in exploring New England architecture.

~~ through Oct. 6th - "The Full Monty" - Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit. A return engagement of this play starring Michael Keaton, Sally Struthers, and Adrian Zmed.

~~ Oct. 6th - Rochester Opera House Art Auction - Rochester Opera House - Rochester. A variety of art mediums being auctioned off with some of the featured artists being Charles Wysocki, Thomas Kinkade, Jim Hansel, Terry Redlin, David Barnhouse, and others.

~~ Oct 6th - Gourmet Wine Tasting Dinner - York Harbor Inn - York. Indulge in a multi-course dinner inspired by Sterling Vineyards in Napa Valley.

Fall In Portsmouth NH - Ann Cummings

~~ Oct. 6th & 7th - Seacoast Auto Show- Pease International Tradeport - Portsmouth. Here's your chance to see all kinds of new cars all in one place, including shows of classic British cars, and more.

~~ Oct. 6th-8th - 20th Annual Columbus Day Open House at The Christmas Dove - Barrington. Fabulous tent sales in 3 tents, Chef's Corner, Christopher Radko Ornaments, Steinbach Nutcrackers, Bearington Bears, Department 56, Lenox, Lollipop Tree Foods, and more - go meet representatives from all these companies and others.

~~ Oct. 6th-Nov 4th - "Fine Fiber Fest" - Town Hall Gallery - downtown Exeter. Fiber art - scarves, weavings, art quilts, clothing, and more, all from artists around the region. Exeter Arts Committee

Brits Bits - Rye NH - Ann Cummings 2007

~~ Oct. 7th - "Brit Bits Fall Foliage Mystery Car Rally" - Brit Bits - Rye. New England MG Car Club fall foliage tour of the Seacoast.

~~ Oct. 11th-14th - 7th Annual New Hampshire Film Festival/Telluride by the Sea - various locations around downtown Portsmouth. Worldwide film festival will be hosted in Portsmouththis month, with a portion of the Telluride Film Festival from Colorado being brought here to Portsmouth NH.

~~ Oct. 11th-21st - "As You Like It" - Seacoast Repertory Theater - Portsmouth. William Shakespeare's play.

~~ Oct. 13th - Exeter Fall Festival - downtown Exeter. Baker's Choice Apple Pie Baking Contest, horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin bowling, apple bobbing contest, raffles, sidewalk sales and more throughout the downtown Exeter area around the Bandstand.

~~ Oct. 18th - Tango Buenos Aires - The Music Hall - Portsmouth. Twenty-five dancer Argentinian tango dancing ensemble showing off the history of the tango from 'the brothel to the ballroom' - "the dance of love".

~~ Oct. 19th-21st - "Art Of Great Bay Show" - Great Bay Discovery Center - Greenland. A juried art show featuring art works centered on the landscapes and life of Great Bay.

Portsmouth Athenaeum - Portsmouth NH - Ann Cummings 2007

~~ Oct. 20th - Portsmouth Athenaeum's Annual Book Sale - Parish Hall in the South Church - Portsmouth. Fundraising event, benefiting the Athenaeum, with loads of awesome books for sale, many of the books are rich in area history, folklore, and travel/art books. Great chance to stock up on some wonderful reading material.

Happy Halloween!! Ann Cummings 2006

And, of course, don't forget about all the Halloween festivities around the area - Trick or Treat and Halloween parties will be upon us before we know it!!!

Fall House Decorations - Portsmouth NH - Ann Cummings 2007 The Pumpkin Patch - Portsmouth NH - Ann Cummings 2006

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Posted by Portsmouth NH Homes Condos - Ann Cummings New Hampshire REALTOR® on 10/01/2007 02:50 PM

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30 Comments on Portsmouth NH - October Fun Around the Seacoast of NH and Maine!

OCT

2007

I just love this time of year! Such a pretty time and so many cool things to do.

Hey Monika - you are quick!! I love this time of year, too - beautiful colors, crisp fall air, and loads of fun stuff to do, especially all the fairs we have up here.

Thanks for commenting!
Ann

Ann - This is my favorite time of the year as well. Oh, and by the way, MWA! I think I owed you one.

Hey Jason - you did and thank YOU!!! ;-)

Do you have fairs and great fall foliage in your area? If not, you should take a trip up here and check out this area - it's gorgeous and as you can see, we certainly have plenty to do here!

Ann

Ann, what a wonderfully thorough post! One thing I miss about the North is the changing seasons and the glorious colors. Enjoy them for me as well!

Where I grew up, we had A.L.F. Short for Autumn Leaf Festival, I loved it as a kid. I've went back nearly every year since moving, this is the first year I won't be going back. It's going on all this week.

Ahhhh Autumn in the NE is so dang beautiful. Great pics, Ann!

Hi Maggie - if I ever left this area, I know for sure I'd really miss the changing seasons. I will definitely take them all in for you, and I'll post pictures so you can see some of what I'm seeing.

Hey Jason - A.L.F., that sounds like a fun festival to go to, especially if it's large enough to last a week. Bet you're going to miss it!!

Hi Mariana - it really is just that beautiful, and even more so when you see it in person! Some day, you shuld come out here for a visit to see us........I know you love your area, but you'll love it here, too!

Many thanks for reading and for your very nice comments!
Ann

Mt. Washington Foliage - Ann Cummings 2007

Ann, I love fall, it is my favorite time of the year. I'm working on a fall in Ann Arbor post. NH is gorgeous all four seasons, huh ?

Hey Missy - it surely is beautiful all the year long here! I bet your fall post will be nice - your area sounds like a really nice area. I had clients a few years ago from Ann Arbor, and they painted a really nice picture of it. I think fall and late spring here are my favorite times of the year, love them all though!

Ann

I need to visit more places like Red Hook. Then wash the beer down at the Vineyards. Who needs to go to California. when we have it all.

Ann:

This looks great! I need a vacation. The pictures are beautiful. Thanks for posting this. Have a great week.

The photographs are spectacular Ann. And by the way, there is such a thing as a cold weather beer? Oh please. What men will invent just to drink beer.

Ann... yes, fall is near and football season is here. So are the Phillies in the playoffs. And from reading what you wrote, Portsmouth seems to have so much going on every month. Sounds like a great area.....

OCT

2007

Ann,

Ah ...I see someone is back to writing her favorite localisms. I'm jealous...I wish I could find such spots here..I'm still looking for something fresh.:)

Hi Ann-Wow, its just gorgeous all the fall colors and festivities. Do you attend many of these events. I think I would try to attend them all. I think I would never be home! thanks for sharing and thanks for commenting on my post.

Ann, Just had to stop in for more of NH beauty :)

Jay - I'm with you on that! Why go anywhere else at all when we have it all right here at our fingertips???

Alan - well, if you decide to come this way for a vacation, you just let me know and I can give you all kinds of tips. This is a fabulous place to come visit and an even better place to call HOME!!

Patsy - thanks for your nice compliments on my pics! And yes, there really is, according to Red Hook, a difference in the seasons for beer. Who knew??? ;-)

Jeff - we do have plenty to do all year round, that's for sure. It is just a great place to live! Of course, I am a tad bit partial, but who wouldn't if they lived here? Red Sox are in the play-offs, too..... ;-)

Neal - you see correctly! Being in the Sunshine State, you likely won't find these kinds of spots there, but I'd bet you have special places in your area that are just as cool to tell the world about. Look around!

Midori - I do go to some, when I can. I've been taking some great 'field trips' when I find some of these really fun events that I write about. There just isn't enough time sometimes, but I'd sure love to hit more of them than I manage to get to. You're very welcome, and thank YOU!

Diane - stop in anytime and let it all soak in......... thanks for stopping by!

Many thanks for reading and for your nice comments - much appreciated!
Ann

Fall is my absolute favorite, except it seems to be gone so quickly. You area sure knows how to keep the activities going! You always have a full list.

OCT

2007

Hi Paula - it is hard to not love fall, isn't it? This area really has so much to offer everyone, no matter what time of year it is - one of the really wonderful things about living here and being part of such a vibrant community!

Ann

Ann,

The course on New England Architecture sounds interesting. Great resource for things to do in your area - it looks like there's no way to do it all.

I have always wanted to visit New Hampshire in the fall. One of these days, I'm going to get there.

OCT

2007

Hi Rita - and to think this is just a very small sampling of what there is to do here this month, to say nothing of things going on around the state! I thought that course sounded really interesting, too - just might have to look into taking that.

Hi Karen - if you do make your wish to visit this beautiful state a reality, please let me know. I'd love to show you around this area. You'll fall in love, I promise you!!

Many thanks for your comments!
Ann

OCT

2007

the colors are beauuuutiful.

the Christmas Dove-a perfect example of the unique NH business-a true treasure.

Hey Jay - I LOVE the Christmas Dove!! Anytime I'm in that area, I always find my way there, even if I don't buy a thing! Gotta go there! It's a feel-good happy place.

Ann

OCT

2007

Ann, October is my favorite time of the year. The foliage here on the coast of NC is not as brilliant as my former homes in Boston and NY, but there is a change of color and I get so excited to see the orange reds and golds.
Ginger

OCT

2007

Hi Ginger - If I didn't live here and get to see the vibrant oranges and brilliant fiery reds, I'd be excited to see any kind of color change, but I'd miss terribly all of what I get to enjoy right here in my own backyard. I hope to always be able to live somewhere where there's a change of seasons - I'd miss that so much if I didn't!

Thanks for commenting!
Ann

Hi Ann,

This is a winner and you inspire us all!

Fall has finally hit (yesterday) in West Michigan! It was 86 degrees on Monday. I love the cooler weather and the beautiful colors. Great pictures!

Hi Lisa - wow, what a really nice compliment!! Thank you!

Hi Ed - thanks for your comments! Our temps here got a little cooler as the week wore on. and now we're stuck in rain, but Saturday will be back to nice sunny weather again. Thanks for reading!

Ann

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