Local History: Power to the People 6/16 @ 6pm
May 21, 2026Power to the People: 250 Years of Public Protests in Portsmouth and the Seacoast
with Gerald W.R. Ward
Walk with a Doc! 6/13 @ 10am
May 16, 2026A 7-Minute Health Talk & a 30-Minute Walk
Walk With a Doc inspires communities through movement and conversation with walking groups led by healthcare providers. Drop into the library on the second Saturday of the month and join us!
City Water Division Issues Water Use Advisory
May 15, 2026The Department of Public Works Water Division has issued a Water Use Advisory in response to ongoing drought conditions affecting the Seacoast region of New Hampshire.
City Notes Memorial Day Observances and Facility Closures
May 14, 2026The City announces the following Memorial Day observances:
Memorial Day Holiday Hours 2026
May 13, 2026- City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25, reopening on Tuesday, May 26, from 8 am to 6 pm
- The Portsmouth Public Library will be closed on Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25
- The Department of Public Works trash and recycling collection o
2026 Memorial Day Holiday Closures and Service Impacts
May 13, 2026City facilities and services will be affected for the Memorial Day holiday which is observed Monday, May 25, 2026.
Solid Waste Collection
There will be no trash and recycling pickup on Monday, May 25. Monday collection will be combined with Tuesday, May 26.
Public Art Review Committee Presents “Summer Time Vibes - Burst Into Color” Art Exhibition
May 11, 2026CAPTION: Painting by Kimberly Meuse, one of the exhibitors in the "Summer Time Vibes - Burst Into Color" free exhibition in the Portsmouth Room in City Hall, May 18-August 26, 2026
City of Portsmouth NH Public Art Review Committee Presents “Summer Time Vibes - Burst Into Color” Art Exhibition
Natural Burial in the Seacoast 5/19 @ 2pm
May 11, 2026Explore the future of eco-friendly end-of-life care in this engaging, interactive presentation hosted by the Seacoast’s leading green burial nonprofit.
Library Closed May 23rd, 24th & 25th.
May 11, 2026The library will be closed on Saturday 5/23, Sunday 5/24 and Monday 5/25 for the holiday.
View our calendar to see additional holiday closings.
Genealogy Workshop: Creating Maine Towns 6/18 @ 6pm
May 11, 2026Join us for a Genealogy Workshop! Creating Maine Towns: The Process and the Records
with Dr. Carol P. McCoy