Special Events & Trips

Discover Scotland: April 19-28, 2027

Highlights: Bagpipe Demonstration, Whisky Tasting, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Orkney Islands, Dunrobin Castle, Sheepdog Demonstration, Edinburgh Castle, Scottish Cooking Demonstration

Double - $5,799 per person | Single - $6,899 

More information: Discover Scotland with The Portsmouth Senior Activity Center 

Information Session Recording

Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park: September 10-16, 2027

Highlights: Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Waterton Lakes National Park, Glacier National Park, Going-to-the-Sun Road, Banff, Athabasca Glacier, Lake Louise, Heritage Park Historic Village

Double - $5,099 per person | Single - $6,299 More information: Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park with The Portsmouth Senior Activity Center

In-person information session at the Senior Activity Center: Wednesday, September 23 at 1:00pm

Come for lively music and free ice cream! Each month will feature musicians that will make you want to dance out of your seat. Bring a friend to visit the center for the first time or meet your regular crew. 

No need to RSVP, just show up!

• Friday, May 1: 3 Shades of Gray, 3:00pm
• Friday, May 15: North River Music, 3:00pm
• Friday, May 22: The Reminisants, 3:00pm
• Friday, July 17: Special EVENING Summer Party - Bad Penny, 6:00pm ($5 at the door)

• Friday, July 31: 2 of Us Beatles Acoustic Duo, 4:00pm

  Location: Portsmouth Senior Activity Center. Free.

Grandparent/Grandchild events return this summer! Grandparents or grandfriends, bring the kids to the Senior Activity Center for outdoor fun and treats. Each event will feature an outside activity on our front lawn with ice cream!

• Annual Foam Party
  • Wednesday, June 3. 4:00pm - 5:30pm
• The Silver Circus: One Man Circus Show
  • Friday, August 14. 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Location: Senior Activity Center. $10 per family

REGISTER HERE

Featuring The GemsTones Band

Live music for dancing! Heavy hors d ’oeuvres and appetizers served with a couple fun surprises to kick off summer. Wear your favorite 50's attire!  

RSVP required by calling 603-610-4433 or stop by the Senior Activity Center.

• Friday, June 26. 4:00 - 6:00pm

Location: Senior Activity Center. $10 residents | $15 nonresidents. Pay at the door.

Portsmouth’s summer spectacular. Everyone Welcome! Street closures and parking information will be available closer to the event.

Celebrating America's 250th - a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by Wilcox Industries.

• Friday, July 3 at 9:15pm
  • Rain Date: July 5

Location: South Mill Pond/Parrott & Junkins Ave area. Free; Open to the public.

Visit the City’s website for parking and street closure information closer to the event

Hot dogs & Hamburgers served. Help us celebrate summer and seniors! Ages 50+ welcome. 

• Thursday, July 16, 11:30am

RSVP required 603-610-4433. Pay at the door.

Location: Community Campus Gymnasium. $7 resident | $10 nonresident

The New Hampshire Senior Games (NHSG) gives active, older adults the opportunity to compete with peers in a variety of activities and, more importantly, to enhance their fitness, health and quality of life. Table Tennis is just one of the many games offered each year. 

For more information on this and other senior games, visit www.nhseniorgames.org

• Saturday August 15. Warmup at 9:00am; Tournament begins at 9:30am
  • Round Robin tournament hosted by NH Senior Games.

Location: Community Campus

6th Annual Fall Family Fun Fest: Join us for the Rec’s annual Fall celebration. Everyone Welcome. Costumes encouraged! Music, games, s’mores fire pit, food trucks, and lots of fun for the whole family.

• Saturday, October 24 from 11:00am-2:00pm
• Location: Community Campus
• Free; Everyone welcome

Portsmouth Trick or Treat: October 30 from 5:00-8:00pm

Halloween Parade:  October 31 at 7:00pm. Starts at Peirce Island. Organized by private non-profit group, please visit their website at www.portsmouthhalloweenparade.org

First Saturday of December - every year.

Saturday, December 5, 2026

The Portsmouth Holiday Parade is an annual favorite for people across the seacoast! The parade takes place each year on the 1st Saturday of December. The event is free and open to all. The evening begins in Market Square with the Mayor and City Council hosting the Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5:00-5:30pm. The parade then kicks off at 6:00pm and marches down Islington St., arriving in Market Square approximately 20-30 minutes later.

Check out the Holiday Parade Page for all the information.