Family events in Keene, NH

Enjoy drop-in crafting at the Millers Falls Branch Library. A stocked craft bin is set up in the children's area during open hours, so you can create at your own pace. Activities are planned with ages 5 to 12 in mind, and everyone is welcome. Public transit access is available via FRTA Bus Route 32 to the Millers Falls stop. The branch offers accessible entrances at the front and back and an accessible restroom, but there is no designated accessible parking space and the doors are not automatic. For accommodations or questions about physical access, contact library director Caitlin Kelley at librarydirector@montague-ma.gov or 413-863-3214 ext. 6 in advance.

A casual teen drop-in at The HUB features free bowling, ice cream, and games in a relaxed, no-cost setting. It offers an easy way to spend time with friends and unwind in a welcoming space. Sponsored by The United Way of North Central MA.

Step into 1776 on the northern frontier as Return to No. 4 brings the American Revolution to life with soldiers, civilians, craftsmen, and families portraying daily routines inside the fort. Meet Patriot soldiers, watch military drills, and hear the call of fife and drum while taking in the skills and atmosphere of the era. Living history and hands-on presentations highlight many facets of 18th-century life. Witness skirmishes and explore artillery talks with accompanying displays. Observe silversmiths and leatherworkers at their benches, along with artisans carving powderhorns. Watch beehive oven baking and hearth cooking. Learn about spinning, sewing, and Ipswich lace, as well as basket weaving and pottery making. Discover beekeeping and cidermaking, and enjoy fife and drum music. A clothing program titled The Under of it All reveals what was worn beneath everyday attire. Doctoring practices and the workings of a Revolutionary War field hospital are explained, alongside explorations of crime, law, and punishment. Visit the colonial schoolmaster, see toys and games from the 18th century, and look in on a children’s militia activity. The British camps present soldiers of the Crown and offer a view of life on the other side of the conflict. A dramatic tactical demonstration and battle anchors the experience, capturing the smoke, sound, and confusion of the battlefield. After the fighting, the field hospital shows what happened to the wounded. History enthusiasts, families, and the simply curious will find chances to talk with reenactors, try period skills, explore both camps, listen to the music, watch the action, and ask questions.

Winchendon Community Park hosts a harvest-themed social in a relaxed outdoor setting where the community can enjoy cool fall air, an autumn atmosphere, and time with others. Friends, families, and neighbors can mingle, unwind, and take in the spirit of the season throughout the park. Presented by Farming is Life and Winchendon Community Park, this gathering reflects an ongoing commitment by the hosts to offer accessible, enjoyable community experiences. Admission is $5.