MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Looking for something to do this weekend? From art openings and concerts to history tours, yard sales, and Sunday’s Keene Pride Festival, the Monadnock Region is packed with activities for all ages. Whether you want live music, outdoor adventures, or family-friendly fun, here are some highlights happening Friday through Sunday.
Friday, Sept. 19
Honoring Robert H. Seaman: A Retrospective and Art Sale
5–8 p.m., 17Rox, 17 Roxbury St., Keene.
Celebrate the legacy of late artist Robert H. Seaman with an opening reception featuring his diverse body of work, including the “Covid Doodles.” Complimentary wine and snacks will be served. The exhibition continues through Nov. 15 by appointment.
Splatter LIVE at Birdies
6–9 p.m., Birdies, 18 Main St., Keene.
Keene State rockers Splatter return after selling out their last show. Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7.
Info: birdieskeene.com
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
6:30 p.m., The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey.
The Crawley family faces scandal and change in the final feature film of the Downton Abbey saga. Screenings run through Sept. 24 with themed celebrations.
Info: theparktheatre.org
Crys Matthews & Heather Mae
7 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene.
A night of Americana, folk, and social justice-driven music. Tickets $25–$29.
Info: thecolonial.org
Cosy Sheridan & Sloan Wainwright with Charlie Koch and Glen Roethel
7:30 p.m., Nelson Town Hall, 7 Nelson Common Road, Nelson.
Opening night of The Song Sessions weekend with songwriting workshops and live music. Admission $17–$20.
Info: cosysheridan.com
Ordinary Elephant with Lizzy Mandell & Colin McCaffrey
7:30 p.m., Next Stage Arts Project, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, Vt.
Award-winning folk duo Ordinary Elephant headlines with Vermont musicians Lizzy Mandell and Colin McCaffrey. $22 advance, $25 at the door, $10 livestream.
Info: nextstagearts.org
Saturday, Sept. 20
Yard Sale & Bake Sale Fundraiser
8 a.m.–2 p.m., Fast Friends, 14 W. Swanzey Road, Swanzey.
Shop bargains, baked goods, and lunch while supporting retired racing greyhounds and other adoptable dogs.
Info: fastfriendsgreyhound.org
Source to Sea Cleanup 2025
9 a.m.–1 p.m., Keene and Swanzey locations.
Join the Connecticut River Conservancy’s annual cleanup at Ashuelot River Park, Beaver Brook, or Cresson Bridge. Supplies provided.
Info: ctriver.org
Books & More Sale
9 a.m.–1 p.m., Westmoreland United Church, 9 South Village Common, Westmoreland.
Final sale of the season includes books, plants, household items, and more.
Clothing and Stuff Swap
9 a.m.–2 p.m., ELMM, 21 Durkee St., Winchester.
Trade clothing, toys, and other items. Free event; leftovers donated to local charities.
Thrift Store to Benefit Feeding Tiny Tummies
10 a.m.–2 p.m., 305 Park Ave., Keene.
Shop clothing, furniture, and more while supporting child hunger relief.
Info: feedingtinytummies.com
Visitors from the Past: Village Cemetery Tour
10 a.m.–noon, Village Cemetery, Concord St., Peterborough.
Costumed actors portray historic figures at their graves. Tickets $12–$15, advance purchase required.
Info: monadnockcenter.org
Return to No. 4: Revolutionary War Reenactment
10 a.m., The Fort at No. 4, 267 Springfield Road, Charlestown.
Live battle reenactments, cannon demonstrations, and historic camp life all weekend.
Info: fortat4.org
Railroad History Tour
10 a.m.–noon, meeting at Water Street lot, Keene.
Historical Society of Cheshire County’s Alan Rumrill leads a walking tour on the rise and fall of rail in Keene. $10.
Info: hsccnh.org
Electric Earth: Catalyst Quartet
4 p.m., First Church in Jaffrey UCC, 14 Laban Ainsworth Way, Jaffrey.
Internationally acclaimed string quartet performs in an intimate setting.
Info: electricearthconcerts.org
Teen Street + BrattRock Block Party
5–9 p.m., Flat Street, Brattleboro, Vt.
Music, food trucks, art, and games for teens. BrattRock youth concert lineup includes The Jackets, Emily Margaret Band, Half Giraffe, and more.
Info: brattrock.org
Dog Trainer Author Event
6:30 p.m., ByWay Books & More, 399 Canal St., Brattleboro, Vt.
Panel of trainers and authors discusses methods, body language, and rehabilitation of dogs.
Garnet Rogers
7 p.m., Monadnock Center for History and Culture, 19 Grove St., Peterborough.
Folk music legend performs. $30–$35.
Info: monadnockcenter.org
Scott Amendola, Trevor Dunn & Phillip Greenlief
7 p.m., Brewbakers Café, 48 Emerald St., Keene.
Nova Arts presents the jazz trio in concert.
Info: novaarts.org
Crazy in Love: A Beyoncé Tribute
7 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene.
Drag tribute featuring Olivia Lux, Widow Von’Du, and other stars.
Info: thecolonial.org
Bob Mould & J. Robbins
7 p.m., The Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt.
Alternative rock icon Bob Mould performs with J. Robbins.
Info: stonechurchvt.com
Jamelot at American Legion Post 4
7:30–11 p.m., 791 Court St., Keene.
Local band Jamelot returns; $7 cover.
Jatoba
8 p.m., Mole Hill Theatre, Alstead.
Groovegrass trio performs originals and covers. $15 at the door.
Info: molehilltheatre.com
Midnight Betty
8 p.m., Harlow’s Pub, 3 School St., Peterborough.
Vermont folk-pop duo performs. $10 cover.
Info: harlowspub.com
Sunday, Sept. 21
Keene Pride Festival 2025
Noon–7 p.m., Central Square, Downtown Keene.
The region’s largest Pride celebration expands downtown with 150 vendors, live music, drag, circus acts, and food trucks. Free admission.
Info: keenepride.org


