Events in Lebanon today

A Licensed Parelli Professional, 4-Star Instructor and Horse Specialist from Avery Happy Horse LLC leads a horsemanship clinic at Los Solano Ranch with a focus on creating soft, responsive communication between horse and human. The program opens with a free demonstration and presentation, followed by two instructional days for registered participants. Morning sessions emphasize groundwork and online skills, exploring several ways to ask for backward and sideways movements while refining communication so lighter cues achieve more. Afternoon riding sessions build on this foundation by breaking skills into parts and bringing them back together, again practicing multiple approaches to backward and sideways requests and learning how to get more with less. Subsequent sessions continue to build on earlier learning. Groundwork addresses responsibility and can include additional demonstrations or problem solving as needed. Riding time may feature focused demos, troubleshooting, and patterns such as circles and straight lines to develop responsibility. Participant cost is $500 for the two days and includes the clinic, lunch on both instructional days, and a stall or paddock for your horse. Auditing is available at $50 per day and includes lunch. For details, contact Avery@averyhappyhorse.com.

Karaoke fills Lilac Club Casino with a relaxed, welcoming vibe as attendees take turns on the mic while others cheer them on. The focus is on fun, familiar tunes and low-pressure performances that make for an easy start to a night out. Entertainment is booked by Massive Entertainment Group.

This gathering offers a relaxed night of Magic: The Gathering with casual games and an organized Friday Night Magic draft. Casual play includes Commander matchups and deck testing with a friendly crowd, and there is plenty to watch. For the draft, players pick up booster packs, head to the game room, and follow directions from the tournament organizer. Draft prizes are special promo packs from Wizards of the Coast. Pricing may vary depending on the set selected for drafting, and the clerk can provide details.

This community litter collection walk begins on Four Rod Road. Parking is available at Baxter's Lake Boat Ramp. After the cleanup, participants return to the starting point with the collected litter for a group photo. Bags are provided, and some litter grabber tools and safety vests are available to borrow during the event. Those who want to wear gloves should bring their own.

Enjoy free to play tabletop roleplaying with a mix of Dungeons and Dragons and other systems. Most weeks include two to three D&D Adventurers League tables, plus an additional table featuring a non D&D game. Registration is handled through the D&D Adventurers League Facebook group, and seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis, with GM volunteers seated first. For questions, contact the organizer, Al, at 00alactus00@gmail.com.

Explore the carefully restored Sweat-Morin Homestead, once home to Reverend Moses Sweat, Sanford’s first Congregational minister. This guided experience offers an immersive window into 18th century life, with a classic colonial layout that includes a keeping room, birthing room, and parlor accented by original woodwork, historic paint colors, and striking 32 foot ceiling beams. Inside the main house you will find three functioning fireplaces and furnishings suited to the period. The grounds feature a carriage house, a family cemetery, and wooded trails, and the barn has been rebuilt using original timber framing with distinctive reverse board and batten siding. The homestead house and barn are handicapped accessible. Admission is free, and donations are welcomed. Signing up in advance is optional and helps with planning.

Enjoy a relaxed wellness open house with complimentary entry. Visit with holistic practitioners over a cup of tea, try mini sessions, sample a variety of products, and purchase gift certificates, with more to explore. This recurring gathering takes place on the third Saturday of every month and welcomes everyone.

The 2026 Shaker Hill Apple Festival offers free entry and parking. Attendees can browse a market of handcrafted items, choose from a variety of food trucks, and enjoy music. Highlights include a yard sale, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, and a kids game zone, with additional activities planned. Presented by Friends of Alfred Shaker Museum, a 501C3 organization. More information and updates will be shared as the event gets closer.

Quick family photo sessions in a peaceful woodland setting at Alewive Woods Preserve keep the focus on your family and the natural backdrop, with no props. Each slot is for one family unit, and any additional relatives or friends should reserve their own. Reaching the photo spot requires a short walk of less than half a mile on a trail, which may be difficult for wheelchairs or crutches. Sessions run about 10 to 15 minutes and include 8 to 15 digital images delivered through an online gallery. A $50 retainer paid by card secures the booking, and a $100 cash balance is due at the session.

Settle in for an evening of music and fun. Admission is ten dollars, and attendees of all ages are welcome.

Explore Dungeons and Dragons in a friendly series tailored for beginners and younger players. Learn how to build a character, practice role play, and cast spells with guidance from Anthony. Sessions take place twice a month with a flexible drop in and drop out format. The first meeting focuses on character creation, and pre-generated characters are available if the opening week is missed. Entry is $5, and space is limited to six players, so contact the store or sign up in person to reserve a spot.

Enjoy coffee, conversation, and activities focused on practicing conversational French.

Enjoy a laid back MTG Commander gathering at Jetpack that puts friendly, social EDH at the center of every game. Players of any experience level are welcome, from first-time commanders to seasoned veterans. The casual style is embraced throughout, even alongside other Commander activities, and remains the core of the experience.

This Digimon card game gathering is now connected to the official tournament play program. Sign-ups are handled before play, so early arrival is recommended. A $5 registration goes directly into the prize pool, while weekly sessions remain free with prize support provided by Bandai.

A new Dover course has been added, featuring classes that meet on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration is open.

Put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Tuesdays at Spaulding Steak & Ale. Expect a lively quiz competition with prizes, along with food and drinks from the restaurant. To make sure a table is ready, contact Spaulding Steak & Ale to reserve your spot.

Talking Body Poetry Night is an open mic centered on poems about sensuality and the physical self. Writers and listeners are invited to explore what the body can say through verse. The hosts are @kelseywiles and @cari.lizabeth. This edition follows the theme UNDER THE EQUINOX and features readings by McKendy Fils-Aime and Alex Serino.

Walk in for a quick energy tune up designed to clear blockages, sharpen clarity, and help you feel balanced and centered. Sessions take place in the event space at three individual stations separated by privacy dividers. This format is ideal for first timers who want an easy introduction to energy work. Denise McGrath of Restore Alignment Energies leads each session to get energy moving efficiently. No appointment is required. The cost is $50, payable by cash, check, or Venmo at @denise-mcgrath-10.

To start the season, the Dover Farmers' Market will be set in Lower Henry Law Park, then later will relocate to Nebi Park about a 5 minute walk away. Held each Wednesday, the market features a rotating mix of fresh local produce, baked goods, lobster, canned goods, and one of a kind crafts, accompanied by live music from musicians across the Seacoast. SNAP is accepted at the Market Info booth, where shoppers can receive tokens with matching funds through Granite State Market Match. A portable restroom is available nearby. Leashed pets are welcome. Bring a blanket or a folding chair to relax in the park. Metered parking is available in nearby lots and along surrounding streets.

Enjoy open-format MTG Commander play and take on fellow players in a continuing series.

Auspicious Brew hosts a welcoming open mic where musicians can share their songs and listeners can discover local talent. Sign-ups take place before the performances, and admission is free. The series returns twice each month, with one edition guided by Jon-Erik and another hosted by The Jerritones.

Queer Resilience Circle is a free group art workshop led by Jade Ruscio, offered every fourth Wednesday of the month. Drawing on the long history of zines in queer spaces as tools for visibility, mutual support, and amplifying voices, participants will create paper zines that share stories, express identity, and build community through self-published art. No prior art experience is required. Please register each month so a spot can be prepared for you.