Our annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 8th, at 12:00pm at Wheelock Park. The event is for ages 4-9 and is free; however, pre-registration is required (see links below). Come get a picture with the Easter bunny and attempt to find the Golden Egg and win a prize! 

Ages 4-5 Register HERE

Ages 6-7 Register HERE

Ages 8-9 Register HERE

When summer rolls around you can expect to hear the sounds of music coming from downtown Keene. During the months of July and August we host a handful of concerts at Central Square, which are free and open to the public. Concerts typically begin around 7:00PM. Bring a chair and join us for our 2023 lineup!

6/28: Detours

7/5: Westmoreland Town Band

7/12: Dragon Fly

7/19: Tom Foolery Band

7/26: Baba Ray

8/2: In Clover

We have been lucky to partner with Monadnock International Film Festival to host a series of 'Movies Under the Stars' during the summer months! Viewers gather at dusk on the lawn of Fuller Park to enjoy the PG rated movies displayed on our giant, blow-up screen. Admission is free and there is typically a food truck present for dinner or snacks. Bring a chair and join us for our 2023 lineup!

6/29 - Lightyear

7/13 - Top Gun Maverick

7/27 - Zoo

8/2 - Avengers

Our first ever Kids to Parks Day event took place at Robin Hood park last year! The goal is to gather community members and celebrate outdoor play. The event was well attended and filled with fun, including water balloon activities, a park scavenger hunt, Gaga ball, Kona Ice, music, yard games, and more! This year's Kids to Parks Day will take place May 20th. Details coming soon!

For this fan favorite event we have novelty games, prizes, and concessions! The festivities take place at Fuller Park and promise hours of FUN! 2023 Peanut Carnival will take place August 10th. Details to come!

We partner with Alpine Bike Works, with support from NEMBA volunteers, to host a recreational race series at the Keene Bike Park! Races typically take place every Thursday night in August and participants are divided into categories by age. Prizes are awarded each week as well as a series grand prize at the last race!

Keene International Festival showcases and celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the Keene, NH community through activities that engage and connect people to each other. The Festival is a free, multi-generational, family-friendly event. We are continuously proud to host an event that celebrates the diverse cultures of our community and hope to see you at this year's event! Stay tuned for a date and event lineup!

We participate in the Southwest NH Tour of Lights each December. Participants can enter their decorated home to be a part of the tour and viewers will vote for their favorite lights! Our 2023 tour was a great success and we are already looking forward to next year! 

You can check out our social media pages for photos of the winning houses and our First Stop night: Facebook | Instagram

Each year we host a Winter Fest where we gather for outdoor games, music, hot cocoa, s'mores by the fire, sledding, and ice skating! We had a great turnout for Winter Fest 2023 at Robin Hood Park. Check out our social media for some epic sledding photos!