If you’re looking for something fun, hands-on, and community-driven this spring, Belknap County is the place to be! Whether you’re a foodie, crafter, gardener, job seeker, or just ready to shake off the winter blues, there are plenty of exciting April events happening in the Lakes Region—from Laconia to Gilford to Gilmanton and Tilton.
Here’s your go-to guide for what’s happening in and around Belknap County this April:
🌿 Prescott Farm Workshops – Laconia, NH
Prescott Farm in Laconia is hosting several hands-on workshops:
- Creating with Natural Objects with Larry Frates, Saturday, April 4; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Maple Candy Making, Saturday, April 4; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Spring Salamander Gander, Saturday, April 4; 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Homemade Pasta Making, Saturday, April 11; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Beeswax Candle Making, Saturday, April 11; 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Growing Mushrooms at Home, Saturday, April 18; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1 pm – 3 pm
- Sourdough Bread Making, Saturday, April 18; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Birding for Beginners, Saturday, April 25; 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Floral Cupcake Decorating with Chef LaShunda Allen, Saturday, April 25; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Belknap Mill – Laconia, NH
Free First Friday, Friday, April 3, 2026; 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Start Your Own Edible Garden Seedlings Workshop, Saturday, April 11; 1 pm – 2:30pm
- Screen Printing Workshop, Saturday, April 25; 10am – 3pm
🌸 More Belknap County Events You Won’t Want to Miss
- Beans and Greens Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 4; 11:00 am
- Easter Brunch at the Gilmanton Winery: Sunday, April 5; 10am and 2pm ticketed with limited seats available. Reserve here.
- Snowmobile Mountain Madness at Gunstock Mountain Resort: April 11; 11:00 am through April 12; 4:00 pm
- Menopause the Musical 2: Saturday, April 18; 3pm – 6pm at the Colonial Theatre in Laconia
- Job Fair at Bank of NH Pavilion: Saturday, April 25; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- The Herbalist’s Path: A Seasonal Herbal Mentorship: Saturday April 25; 9am at Sacred Tree Herbals in Meredith
- Check the Gilmanton Winery Facebook page for events like Cribbage Night and the monthly book club at the end of the month. Tonight we’re talking about The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah (if you haven’t read it, you really should!)
