Events


IN-STORE:

• Kayla James - Sat. October 17th, 10:30AM-12PM  Help us welcome for her first visit, Kayla James! Raised in a little town in Maine, she carries that small-town heart into everything she creates. Today, she is an educator based in Southern Maine & children's book author featuring her first two titles... Chronicles of a Guinea Pig & Chronicles of a Guinea Pig 2: Cundy's Harbor!

• Matt Tavares - Sat. December 12th, 2PM  Join us for Matt Tavares's Dasher Tour to get a behind the scenes peek of the Disney animated movie which brings to life the magical story of Santa's flying reindeer and how a brave little doe, Dasher seizes her destiny! Plus Storytime & Signing! Pre-Order your copy by calling... (603) 436-7746


LOCAL:

• Astrid Sheckels - RICE Public Library Thurs. November 5th, 6-7:30PM  Welcome back award-winning author-illustrator Astrid Sheckels as she showcases her newest, snowiest Hector Fox installment! Hector and his woodland crew must rely on each other and their courage more than ever as they discover that friendship is one of the greatest gifts of all in... Hector Fox and the Snowy Surprise!

• Local Love - Experience the charm of Portsmouth during Local Love, happening every THIRD THURSDAY from 5-8PM. This exciting new event invites you to explore a variety of local retailers throughout the city, offering an evening of shopping opportunities, special promotions, and unique finds!

• Where's Waldo - All throughout the month of July in Portsmouth, NH @ Select participating local businesses!

• Fairy House Tour - Unfortunately, The Fairy House Tour will not take place in 2026 :(

Please read a message from the Friends of the South End:

The Friends of the South End (FOSE) regrets to announce that our fairytale chapter has come to a close. From its humble beginnings in the pocket gardens of Portsmouth, NH, the Fairy House Tour grew into a world-class celebration of creativity, magical building, and community spirit for over 25 years.

We are so grateful to the thousands of visitors who donned fairy wings and gnome hats and eagerly explored the grounds of the Stawbery Banke Museum, John Langdon House, and Prescott Park year after year. Your participation has enabled FOSE to reinvest more than $375,000 into our local schools and event partner organizations.

To our FOSE members, dedicated volunteers, and the countless artists who proved that "if you build it, they will come" - THANK YOU for making the fairy House Tour a treasured memory for so many generations.



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