Events Licensed By the City Council
The City of Keene’s event protocol process is designed to assess and mitigate potential risks associated with public events. Prior to issuing licenses, the City reviews event plans, including aspects such as crowd management, security measures, emergency response plans, and traffic control. By carefully considering these details, the City aims to enhance the safety and security of events held within the community. This process is intended to promote a well-prepared and secure environment for attendees and the greater community.
The following schedule lists community-organized events that are licensed by the City Council.
Community-Organized Events in 2025
February 1: Ice & Snow Festival, Downtown
June 7: Taste of Keene Food Festival, Downtown
June 20-22: Jumanji 30th Anniversary Celebration
July 3: Independence Eve, Alumni Field
July 4: 4 on the 4th Road Race, Downtown
August 30: Keene Music Festival, Downtown
September 21: Keene Pride Festival, Downtown
September 28: Clarence DeMar Marathon and Half Marathon, check-in at Keene State College in Downtown
October 17 and 18: Keene Pumpkin Festival, Downtown
November 28: Tree Lighting Ceremony, Downtown
Additional events that are not community-organized or that are licensed administratively do not appear on this list.
Event organizers often use services such as MyKeeneNow, the Keene Sentinel’s ELF Events Calendar, Discover Monadnock, and Explore Keene to post and publicly notice their scheduled events.
Throughout the year, the Keene Recreation Center offers a wide variety of community events for all ages which are listed on KeeneParks.com.