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American Independence Festival

One Governors Ln.

Exeter, NH 03833

(603) 772-2622

Ages: 0 - 14+

July 18, 2015

The American Independence Festival is the main event each year at Exeter's American Independence Museum, commemorating the reading of the Declaration of Independence to the townspeople of Exeter on July 16, 1776 (hence the belated, post-July-4 celebration date).

The event boasts more than 100 costumed interpreters of history, a reenactment of the horseback delivery of the Declaration back in 1776, and an artisan village...

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An American Celebration @ Strawbery Banke

14 Hancock St.

Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 433-1100

Ages: 0 - 14+

July 4, 2015

"An American Celebration" is Strawbery Banke Museum's annual salute to America, Independence Day and the joys of summer.

Beginning with a US Naturalization Ceremony, Strawbery Banke gives multiple generations the opportunity to enjoy the 10-acre living history museum on a day that American history takes the spotlight.

Live music and picnic food sales complement the historic houses and costumed role-players. The childr...

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Apple Harvest Day & 5K

Downtown Dover

Dover, NH 03820

(603) 742-2218

Ages: 0 - 14+

October 3, 2015

Dover's Apple Harvest Day has been an annual fall tradition since 1984. The event features a 5K road race, various musical performances, a pancake breakfast, pony rides, various amusements, food concessions, a petting zoo, and more.

Fall-themed fun for the whole family!

Click here for full event details.

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Children's Festival @ Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach

Hampton, NH 03842

(603) 926-8717

Ages: 0 - 14+

August 17-21, 2015

The Annual Hampton Beach Children's Festival returns this year to delight both the young and young at heart. Free!

Magic shows, puppets, storytellers, contests and much more are just a prelude to the main event, a huge costume parade at 11:00 am on August 21 that runs down Ocean Boulevard to the Seashell Stage - everyone gets a prize!

Download the full schedule here.

Facebook page: Hampton Beach

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Fourth of July Fireworks | Dover

Henry Law Park

Dover, NH 03820

(603) 516-6000

Ages: 0 - 14+

July 4, 2014

The annual 4th of July Dover fireworks display will be held on Friday, July 4. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Henry Law Park and the surrounding downtown area are the best locations to view the fireworks.

The fireworks display will be preceded by other activities, including the 39th Army Band at the Rotary Arts Pavilion from 7 to 9 p.m., and food and novelty vendors at Henry Law Park.

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Fourth of July Fireworks | Durham

Main St. (see listing for more details)

Durham, NH 03824

Ages: 0 - 14+

July 4, 2014

The Rotary Club of Durham-Great Bay welcomes everyone to the annual July 4th fireworks celebration in Durham. The viewing area will open at 7:00 pm and the fireworks will begin at 9:15 pm. Rain date is July 5th, same time.

This year, there are several changes due to construction at UNH’s Cowell Stadium. Access to the fireworks viewing area is confined to the round-about located on Main Street across from the UNH horse bar...

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Fourth of July Fireworks | Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach

Hampton, NH 03842

(603) 926-3784

Ages: 0 - 14+

July 4, 2014

The Hampton Beach Fourth of July fireworks will take place on July 4, 2014, from 9:30-9:45 pm on the beach across from C Street.

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Fourth of July Fireworks | Portsmouth