Holiday Festivities
Celebrate the holidays in one of the world's Christmas capitals!
“For all the beauty Portsmouth offers during the summer, the holiday season just may be its finest time of year. The Christmas spirit you find here isn’t garish or overblown. It’s tasteful and subtle, more vintage than big-box store.” — Yankee Magazine
The holidays in New England are cozy and beautiful, and Portsmouth is no exception. Take a holiday tour around town, or drive through Portsmouth and its neighboring towns for Christmas lights sight-seeing and wintertime fun. See below for some of our recommendations of places to see and things to do!
Eat
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PLAY
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Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth
A month long celebration of the holiday season with shows, strolls, shopping and more!
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31st Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibition
42nd Annual Candlelight Stroll Under the Stars at Strawbery Banke Museum
Friday Dec. 11 & 18, 4-8 PM
Saturday Dec. 12 & 19, 4-8 PM
Sunday Dec. 13 & 20, 4-8 PM
An outdoor-only experience. One-hour, self-guided tours departing every 30-minutes. The last self-guided tour departs at 7 PM.
During Candlelight Stroll Under the Stars, Dec 11, 12, 13, & 18, 19, 20, skaters can purchase skating-only tickets — it is not necessary to purchase a Candlelight Stroll Under the Stars ticket to skate.
Get all the details on the website below.
Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond
Provides seasonal outdoor ice skating at the heart of the 10-acre living history museum. The rink operates seven days a week, 9 am to 9 pm throughout December and on New Year’s Day, and the months of January and February. (Weather permitting)
Weather permitting; the rink is open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, except for Christmas Day and shortened hours on Christmas Eve.
Visit the website below for more information and to purchasse tickets.
The Music Hall - Holiday Medley
The Players Ring
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The Seacoast Rep
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Wentworth By The Sea Illumination
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STAY
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Lodging Deals
Portsmouth has many warm & inviting lodging properties to enjoy during your holiday getaway.
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SHOP
Shop local this holiday season!
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