Planning a trip to New England? In New Hampshire, late-winter festivities offer a range of outdoor activities, family-friendly events and opportunities to learn about local traditions—especially maple sugaring. Here are some highlights to include on your itinerary.
- Weekends throughout March — Candia: Charmingfare Farm hosts its Maple Express celebration, a hands-on introduction to maple sugaring on a working farm. Visitors can watch maple tree tapping, tour an authentic sugar shack, and enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides. The event often includes tastings that showcase local maple products and related treats.
- March 11 — Bretton Woods: Nordic Marathon Weekend at the Bretton Woods Nordic Center features a 42K classic cross-country ski race that runs between the Omni Mount Washington Hotel and Mount Washington. The event draws avid skiers and supporters for a challenging, scenic race through winter landscapes.
- March 18–19 — Keene: Granite Gorge Motor Mayhem delivers high-energy motorsports and winter fun, with mega truck racing, a snowmobile race down Main Street Trail, snow tubing courses and additional family activities. It’s a lively option for those who enjoy motorsports and outdoor excitement.
- March 18 — North Conway: Mount Washington Valley’s March Maple Madness (10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) is a self-guided maple tour featuring participating local inns where guests can sample maple treats, learn about the sugaring process and collect clues at each stop. Clues lead to prizes awarded by area businesses, making the tour both educational and rewarding.
These events showcase the region’s seasonal charm—mixing outdoor recreation, motorsports and the centuries-old tradition of maple sugaring—making late winter a great time to visit New Hampshire.