MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Spring is in full swing across the Monadnock Region and southern Vermont, and this weekend offers a vibrant mix of events for all ages. From underwater egg hunts and Persian fusion music to paint nights and circus theater, there’s something blooming for everyone. Here’s your curated guide to what’s happening Friday through Sunday.

Friday, April 18

Easter Egg Hunt in the Pool – Keene
6–8 p.m. | Keene Family YMCA, 200 Summit Rd
Dive into a unique underwater Easter egg hunt for kids ages 2–12 at the Keene YMCA. Stick around afterward for family open swim time. Cost: $7 for Y members, $10 non-members (caregivers free).
More info: keeneymca.org

Paint and Sip – Peterborough
6–9 p.m. | diVINE on Main, 32 Main St
Unleash your creativity with a spring-themed painting session at diVINE on Main. Great for a date night or solo unwind. Limited seating — call (603) 682-8021 to reserve. $35 per person.
More info: divineonmain.com

Party of the Sun with Jake Klar – Keene
7–9 p.m. | Birdies, 18 Main St
Enjoy a night of psychedelic folk from Party of the Sun with opener Jake Klar. Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7.
More info: birdieskeene.com

Silent Film: Beverly of Graustark with Pipe Organ – Brattleboro, VT
7–9 p.m. | Epsilon Spires, 190 Main St
Catch Marion Davies in this newly restored 1926 silent comedy, accompanied by live pipe organ music from Ben Model.
More info: epsilonspires.org

Jatoba / Reckoners – Keene
7–10 p.m. | Brewbakers Café
Bluegrass meets groove with Vermont trio Jatoba, followed by Boston-based soul rockers Reckoners. Seating is limited and dancing is encouraged. All ages welcome.
More info: brewbakerskeene.com

Mehrnam Rastegari – Putney, VT
7:30 p.m. | Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill
Persian musical innovator Mehrnam Rastegari blends traditional instruments with rock and global fusion in this boundary-pushing concert. $20 in advance / $25 at the door / $10 livestream.
Tickets: nextstagearts.org

Saturday, April 19, NH

Easter Egg Hunt – Winchester
10 a.m. sharp | ELMM Community Center, 21 Durkee St
Bring your own basket for this classic community egg hunt on the ELMM lawn. Free and open to the public; ages divided by group.
More info: elmm.org

Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn KIDS – Keene
3 p.m. & 5 p.m. (virtual) | MoCo Arts, 40 Roxbury St*
Join Jack and Annie on a time-traveling adventure in this musical adaptation of the popular children’s book. In-person at 3 p.m., virtual showing at 5 p.m.
Livestream: moco.org/livestream

Sigrid Nunez Film Festival – Brattleboro
4 & 7 p.m. | Latchis Theatre, 50 Main St
See book-to-film adaptations The Room Next Door and The Friend, with author Sigrid Nunez present for a Q&A following the evening screening. Suggested donation: $10 per film.
More info: brattleborolitfest.org

Circus Springboard: Thank You for Waiting – Brattleboro
7–9 p.m. | NECCA, 10 Town Crier Dr
Experience acrobatics, aerial feats, and theatrical storytelling from America’s next wave of circus artists. Presented by New England Center for Circus Arts. Tickets: $15–$35.
Tickets: necenterforcircusarts.org

Sunday, April 20

Circus Springboard (Encore) – Brattleboro
3–5 p.m. | NECCA
If you missed Saturday’s show, catch the encore performance of Thank You for Waiting — a whimsical circus journey about strangers stuck in limbo.
Tickets: necenterforcircusarts.org