This weekend in Merrimack County, NH

The Concord Farmers' Market showcases regional abundance in downtown Concord with in-season produce, meats raised on pasture, fresh-baked breads, handmade soaps and lotions, crafted gifts, and fresh flowers, all from New Hampshire farmers and makers. Browse the vendors, chat with the people who grow and create these goods, and support area businesses in a lively community setting.

An interactive workshop that teaches the fundamentals of processing your own poultry. Instruction focuses on humane harvesting practices for locally raised birds and is suitable for homesteaders, food enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the process. Participants leave with a packaged bird weighing about 5 to 6 pounds and the confidence to handle the task on their own.

A community Trunk or Treat takes place at Loudon Recreation Field. Food and snacks will be available for purchase at the snack shack, cash only. The event is sponsored again by Best Septic Service.

After hours, Silver Sage Cottage transforms into a cozy, witchy hangout with Halloween movies, pizza, and popcorn before NHPG leads a paranormal investigation of the shop once the lights are low. When the exploring wraps, the night continues with an optional sleepover inside the Cottage, settling in among herbs, candles, and curiosities. Pizza and popcorn are included. Attendees should bring pajamas, sleeping gear, a curious spirit, and a willingness to question every unexplained sound after midnight. Details about the schedule, what to bring, and how to reserve a spot will be shared soon. This is an adult-focused event, with ages 16 and up welcome when accompanied by a parent. Capacity is limited.

An acoustic trio from southern New Hampshire brings a warm blend of original music that spans folk, blues, lively fiddle tunes, swing, classic country, and Americana. The group features multi-instrumentalists Jack Henry, Beth Eldridge, and Doug Farrell. They have released three CDs of original music, available on Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Pandora, and Amazon.

Celebrate Halloween with a rock ’n’ roll party where costumes are encouraged. Enjoy food and attentive service at Rustic Rose Tavern.

Settle in for a cult favorite on the big screen as The Rocky Horror Picture Show takes over the Fleming Center at the New London Barn Playhouse. The story follows Brad and Janet, whose stormy night and a flat tire lead them to the peculiar home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Their encounter introduces a lively cast of characters and a flurry of showstopping songs and dances, culminating in the debut of Frank-N-Furter’s creation, the musclebound Rocky. Concessions will be available, including playful cocktails and themed props offered for purchase. The film is rated PG-13. Admission is by donation, and an RSVP is requested.

Celebrate Halloween with a sea shanty night and costume party. Pirate, seafaring, and sea creature costumes are encouraged.

Learn to read the land for clues to cultural history, natural and human disturbances, and how trees adapt. This hands-on outing moves through woods and open areas to look for traces of past land use, evidence of both natural events and human activity, shifts in terrain, and changes in plant communities, along with practical ways to estimate when those changes took place. Instruction is provided by Dave Govatski, consulting naturalist, and Ned Therrien, U.S. Forest Service (ret.). The fee is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Please bring water and wear sturdy shoes suitable for hiking on trails. The program offers 3.0 PLP credits, SAF credits are pending, and it may be applied toward PLP recertification. Expect a lighthearted nod to the season... no ghosts, just skill building in landscape interpretation.

This week's Tug Wildwood’s Weekly Roundup presents Bussekin' Dukes, an acoustic rock duo featuring Richard Gouin and Ben Goldrich. Their repertoire spans the 1960s through the 1990s with acoustic covers of classics by artists such as The Beatles, R.E.M., and Nirvana.