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In the Blog September 16, 2026

The Spookiest Lakes Region Halloween Activities in 2026

Halloween is just around the corner, and spooky shenanigans are in full swing! The Lakes Region is brewing up a cauldron of tricks and treats this October – and we're not just talking about the autumn leaves changing and apple cider donuts baking.

In the Blog September 13, 2026

A Guide to Scenic Drives in the Lakes Region

New Hampshire’s expansive Lakes Region is praised for its natural beauty year-round, and one of the best ways to experience it is by embarking on an immersive road trip around the region.

In the Blog April 20, 2026

5 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in the Lakes Region

We're sharing five recommendations for celebrating Father’s Day, Lakes Region-style!

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Fall is better when you have someone to share it with. 🍂

From crisp hikes and scenic lake days to colorful drives and cozy small-town stops, the New Hampshire Lakes Region has plenty to explore this season.

Send this to your fall adventure buddy, then start planning your trip via the link in our bio. 🍁

#nhlakesregion #nhfall #lakesregionfall #visitnh #newenglandfall

Oct 13

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Fall is better when you have someone to share it with. 🍂

From crisp hikes and scenic lake days to colorful drives and cozy small-town stops, the New Hampshire Lakes Region has plenty to explore this season.

Send this to your fall adventure buddy, then start planning your trip via the link in our bio. 🍁

#nhlakesregion #nhfall #lakesregionfall #visitnh #newenglandfall

Pick your spooky level. 👻

From family-friendly Halloween fun to haunted cruises, creepy trails, and classic spooky stories, the Lakes Region has something for every kind of Halloween fan.

How brave are you? 👀

Find even more spooky events in our latest blog, 7 of the Spookiest Halloween Activities in the Lakes Region, and find full event details at the link in our bio.

#nhlakesregion #visitnh #nhhalloweenevents #nhlakesregionfall #nhthingstodo

Oct 8

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Pick your spooky level. 👻

From family-friendly Halloween fun to haunted cruises, creepy trails, and classic spooky stories, the Lakes Region has something for every kind of Halloween fan.

How brave are you? 👀

Find even more spooky events in our latest blog, 7 of the Spookiest Halloween Activities in the Lakes Region, and find full event details at the link in our bio.

#nhlakesregion #visitnh #nhhalloweenevents #nhlakesregionfall #nhthingstodo

Peak foliage season is here, with the best colors typically arriving now through mid-October. From sweeping mountain views to colorful lake shores, we’ve rounded up 10 ways to experience fall in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. 🍁

Timing varies by location and weather, so there’s still plenty of time to plan your leaf-peeping adventure.

Where are you going first? Let us know in the comments!

📸: @visitnh (images 1-3, 5-10), @gunstockmtn (image 4), @granitestaterailway (image 11)

#nhlakesregion #nhfallfoliage #nhleafpeeping #newhampshirefall #visiitnh

Oct 5

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Peak foliage season is here, with the best colors typically arriving now through mid-October. From sweeping mountain views to colorful lake shores, we’ve rounded up 10 ways to experience fall in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. 🍁

Timing varies by location and weather, so there’s still plenty of time to plan your leaf-peeping adventure.

Where are you going first? Let us know in the comments!

📸: @visitnh (images 1-3, 5-10), @gunstockmtn (image 4), @granitestaterailway (image 11)

#nhlakesregion #nhfallfoliage #nhleafpeeping #newhampshirefall #visiitnh

October has arrived in the NH Lakes Region, and there’s plenty to see, do, and celebrate. 🍂

From classic car shows to pumpkin festivals and Oktoberfest-inspired fun, October offers plenty of ways to enjoy the season.

Swipe through to see what’s happening around the region this month, then find even more events on our full events calendar (link in bio).

#halloweeneventsnh #nhlakesregion #nhthingstodo #falleventslakesregion #visitnh

Oct 2

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October has arrived in the NH Lakes Region, and there’s plenty to see, do, and celebrate. 🍂

From classic car shows to pumpkin festivals and Oktoberfest-inspired fun, October offers plenty of ways to enjoy the season.

Swipe through to see what’s happening around the region this month, then find even more events on our full events calendar (link in bio).

#halloweeneventsnh #nhlakesregion #nhthingstodo #falleventslakesregion #visitnh

Set against the beauty of the countryside, Wolfsburg Farm offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your wedding day. Exchange vows in the open fields, gather around long tables for a farm-to-table-inspired celebration, and dance the night away beneath the glow of string lights inside the barn.

With its rustic character, welcoming atmosphere, and plenty of room to make the day your own, it`s a setting where the little moments become lasting memories.

Planning your Lakes Region wedding? Discover Wolfsburg Farm and more beautiful wedding venues throughout the region at the 🔗 in bio.

📸: @thereelmutty
📍: @wolfsburgfarm

#lakesregionwedding #nhweddingvenue #nhweddings #newenglandweddings #farmweddingvenue

Sep 28

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Set against the beauty of the countryside, Wolfsburg Farm offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your wedding day. Exchange vows in the open fields, gather around long tables for a farm-to-table-inspired celebration, and dance the night away beneath the glow of string lights inside the barn.

With its rustic character, welcoming atmosphere, and plenty of room to make the day your own, it's a setting where the little moments become lasting memories.

Planning your Lakes Region wedding? Discover Wolfsburg Farm and more beautiful wedding venues throughout the region at the 🔗 in bio.

📸: @thereelmutty
📍: @wolfsburgfarm

#lakesregionwedding #nhweddingvenue #nhweddings #newenglandweddings #farmweddingvenue

Happy first day of fall. 🍂

The leaves are changing, the air is getting crisp, and the New Hampshire Lakes Region is officially dressed for the season.

From scenic drives and lakeside views to cozy downtowns and outdoor adventures, there’s no better time to take the scenic route.

Tell us in the comments: what’s your favorite fall activity in the New Hampshire Lakes Region? 🍁

#nhlakesregion #visitnh #nhfall #nhlakes #newenglandtravel

Sep 22

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Happy first day of fall. 🍂

The leaves are changing, the air is getting crisp, and the New Hampshire Lakes Region is officially dressed for the season.

From scenic drives and lakeside views to cozy downtowns and outdoor adventures, there’s no better time to take the scenic route.

Tell us in the comments: what’s your favorite fall activity in the New Hampshire Lakes Region? 🍁

#nhlakesregion #visitnh #nhfall #nhlakes #newenglandtravel

POV: You`re celebrating your love story at Mill Falls at the Lake, where classic lakeside elegance meets breathtaking romance. ✨💍

Picture exchanging vows during a sunny outdoor ceremony along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. After saying “I do,” stroll along the scenic waterfront boardwalk for photos together by the lake. Then, gather with your favorite people to celebrate the night away in one of Mill Falls’ warm and elegant indoor reception spaces.

Click the link in our bio to discover more breathtaking wedding venues throughout the Lakes Region.

📸: @henryandmac_meghan
📍: @millfalls

#lakesregionweddings #lakefrontweddingvenue #nhweddings #newenglandweddings

Sep 17

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POV: You're celebrating your love story at Mill Falls at the Lake, where classic lakeside elegance meets breathtaking romance. ✨💍

Picture exchanging vows during a sunny outdoor ceremony along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. After saying “I do,” stroll along the scenic waterfront boardwalk for photos together by the lake. Then, gather with your favorite people to celebrate the night away in one of Mill Falls’ warm and elegant indoor reception spaces.

Click the link in our bio to discover more breathtaking wedding venues throughout the Lakes Region.

📸: @henryandmac_meghan
📍: @millfalls

#lakesregionweddings #lakefrontweddingvenue #nhweddings #newenglandweddings

Fall is calling, and there’s no better time to explore the farms of the New Hampshire Lakes Region. 🍂🎃🍎🌻

From cider donuts and pumpkin patches to seasonal florals, fresh produce, and plenty of fall fun, there’s something new to discover around every corner.

We’ve rounded up a few local farm destinations to add to your fall itinerary. Save this for your next Lakes Region adventure!

📸: @will_zimm_ (cover image), @krystalbarry (slide 4), @visitnh (all other imagery)

#nhfarms #nhfallthingstodo #nhlakesregion #visitnh #lakesregion

Sep 15

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Fall is calling, and there’s no better time to explore the farms of the New Hampshire Lakes Region. 🍂🎃🍎🌻

From cider donuts and pumpkin patches to seasonal florals, fresh produce, and plenty of fall fun, there’s something new to discover around every corner.

We’ve rounded up a few local farm destinations to add to your fall itinerary. Save this for your next Lakes Region adventure!

📸: @will_zimm_ (cover image), @krystalbarry (slide 4), @visitnh (all other imagery)

#nhfarms #nhfallthingstodo #nhlakesregion #visitnh #lakesregion

We’re still smiling from an unforgettable evening at the Lakes Region Lantern Festival. 🏮🌊 From decorating and launching lanterns to watching them glow across the water at dusk, it was so special to see our community come together.

We couldn’t have done it without the incredible people and organizations who helped bring it to life:

Food: Pours & Petals, Gusto Italian Cafe, Lynnie’s Food Truck

Entertainment: Lakes FM 101.5, Swipe Right Cover Band, Ralph Allen

Sponsors: Key Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Rochester, BreakAway Vacation Rentals, 104.9 The Hawk, Mountain Country NH, Franklin Savings Bank, Hawthorn Creative, The Law Offices of Mark H. Lamper, Capital Title & Escrow, Amoskeag Beverages, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

Special thanks to the Mount Washington Cruises team, our amazing volunteers, NH Department of Environmental Services, NH Marine Patrol, and the Town of Center Harbor for their time, support, and partnership.

Until next year, keep looking for the light.✨

📸: @morianaa__

#lakesregionlanternfestival #nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #lakesregioncommunity #nhlakes

Sep 8

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We’re still smiling from an unforgettable evening at the Lakes Region Lantern Festival. 🏮🌊 From decorating and launching lanterns to watching them glow across the water at dusk, it was so special to see our community come together.

We couldn’t have done it without the incredible people and organizations who helped bring it to life:

Food: Pours & Petals, Gusto Italian Cafe, Lynnie’s Food Truck

Entertainment: Lakes FM 101.5, Swipe Right Cover Band, Ralph Allen

Sponsors: Key Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Rochester, BreakAway Vacation Rentals, 104.9 The Hawk, Mountain Country NH, Franklin Savings Bank, Hawthorn Creative, The Law Offices of Mark H. Lamper, Capital Title & Escrow, Amoskeag Beverages, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

Special thanks to the Mount Washington Cruises team, our amazing volunteers, NH Department of Environmental Services, NH Marine Patrol, and the Town of Center Harbor for their time, support, and partnership.

Until next year, keep looking for the light.✨

📸: @morianaa__

#lakesregionlanternfestival #nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #lakesregioncommunity #nhlakes

Whether you`re looking for a weekend escape or a day on the water, Alton Bay has a little something for everyone. ☀️🌊

Spend the day cruising Lake Winnipesaukee with @winni_watersports or Lakeside Boat Rentals, recharge with a treatment at @lavendersenseretreat, then grab a waterfront meal at @shibleysdrive_in.

Planning to stay awhile? Choose from cozy lakeside accommodations like @baysideonwinni, @sandypointbeach, or @vacanzanh — or camp under the stars at @turtlekraalrvpark.

What`s your first stop when you visit Alton Bay? 👇

🎥: @visitnh

#altonnh #altonbay #nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #visitnh #newhampshire

Sep 7

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Whether you're looking for a weekend escape or a day on the water, Alton Bay has a little something for everyone. ☀️🌊

Spend the day cruising Lake Winnipesaukee with @winni_watersports or Lakeside Boat Rentals, recharge with a treatment at @lavendersenseretreat, then grab a waterfront meal at @shibleysdrive_in.

Planning to stay awhile? Choose from cozy lakeside accommodations like @baysideonwinni, @sandypointbeach, or @vacanzanh — or camp under the stars at @turtlekraalrvpark.

What's your first stop when you visit Alton Bay? 👇

🎥: @visitnh

#altonnh #altonbay #nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #visitnh #newhampshire

Name something better than a summer wedding in New Hampshire… we’ll wait. 💍✨🥂

Planning your 2027 or 2028 summer wedding? Now is the perfect time to start exploring the beautiful venues that could be the setting for your big day.

The Barn on the Pemi 👆 is just one of the stunning venues to discover throughout the Lakes Region.

Start planning your Lakes Region wedding through the link in our bio.

🎥: @lisasmith.photography
📍: @thebarnonthepemi

#lakesregionweddings #nhweddingvenue #nhweddings #newenglandweddings

Sep 4

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Name something better than a summer wedding in New Hampshire… we’ll wait. 💍✨🥂

Planning your 2027 or 2028 summer wedding? Now is the perfect time to start exploring the beautiful venues that could be the setting for your big day.

The Barn on the Pemi 👆 is just one of the stunning venues to discover throughout the Lakes Region.

Start planning your Lakes Region wedding through the link in our bio.

🎥: @lisasmith.photography
📍: @thebarnonthepemi

#lakesregionweddings #nhweddingvenue #nhweddings #newenglandweddings

There’s something special about September in the New Hampshire Lakes Region. 🍁

As summer eases into fall, the weather cools, the crowds thin, and the landscape begins to take on the first hints of autumn color. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the lakes, explore the region, and savor the season`s slower pace.

Swipe for everything you need to know, then head to the 🔗 in bio to plan your trip with even more events, dining, activities, and places to stay.

📸: @visitnh

#newhampshiretravel #nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #visitnh #nhlakesregionfall

Sep 2

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There’s something special about September in the New Hampshire Lakes Region. 🍁

As summer eases into fall, the weather cools, the crowds thin, and the landscape begins to take on the first hints of autumn color. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the lakes, explore the region, and savor the season's slower pace.

Swipe for everything you need to know, then head to the 🔗 in bio to plan your trip with even more events, dining, activities, and places to stay.

📸: @visitnh

#newhampshiretravel #nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #visitnh #nhlakesregionfall

If celebrating with panoramic views of New Hampshire`s Lakes Region is part of your wedding vision, Steele Hill Resort is worth a look. 💍

Set on 500 scenic acres, this mountaintop resort offers breathtaking ceremony locations, elegant reception spaces, and on-site accommodations so your wedding can become a full weekend with the people you love most.

Tap the 🔗 in our bio to explore our full list of Lakes Region wedding venues.

📸: @millyardstudios

#lakesregionweddings #lakesregionnh #nhlakesweddings #nhweddingvenue #newenglandweddings

Aug 27

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If celebrating with panoramic views of New Hampshire's Lakes Region is part of your wedding vision, Steele Hill Resort is worth a look. 💍

Set on 500 scenic acres, this mountaintop resort offers breathtaking ceremony locations, elegant reception spaces, and on-site accommodations so your wedding can become a full weekend with the people you love most.

Tap the 🔗 in our bio to explore our full list of Lakes Region wedding venues.

📸: @millyardstudios

#lakesregionweddings #lakesregionnh #nhlakesweddings #nhweddingvenue #newenglandweddings

Summer memories are being made all across the New Hampshire Lakes Region, and we love seeing them through your lens. ☀️📸

From making a splash on the water to scenic hikes, here`s a look at how our community has been enjoying summer so far.

Now it`s your turn! Share your favorite photo from your summer in the Lakes Region in the comments for a chance to be featured. ⬇️

📸: (1) @kozlow9 (2) @louisebelcherburke (3) @colleenec

#nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #lakelife #visitnh #lakesregionsummer

Aug 25

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Summer memories are being made all across the New Hampshire Lakes Region, and we love seeing them through your lens. ☀️📸

From making a splash on the water to scenic hikes, here's a look at how our community has been enjoying summer so far.

Now it's your turn! Share your favorite photo from your summer in the Lakes Region in the comments for a chance to be featured. ⬇️

📸: (1) @kozlow9 (2) @louisebelcherburke (3) @colleenec

#nhlakesregion #lakewinnipesaukee #lakelife #visitnh #lakesregionsummer

Golden hour hits a little differently here. ✨🌅

Show us your favorite Lakes Region sunset moments — don’t forget to tag us!

🎥: @themargateresort

#nhlakesregion #lakesregionsummer #lakewinnipesaukee #lakelife #nhtravel

Aug 18

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Golden hour hits a little differently here. ✨🌅

Show us your favorite Lakes Region sunset moments — don’t forget to tag us!

🎥: @themargateresort

#nhlakesregion #lakesregionsummer #lakewinnipesaukee #lakelife #nhtravel

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