Special Events & Trips

Includes the South Beds, the Anchor Bed, the Flag Pole Bed, the Dock Bed, the Marcy Steet Beds, and the Formal Garden; about 15,000 flowers altogether. Flower ID, proper soil preparation, and flower maintenance routines are all discussed. In addition, the interns may cover other interconnected subjects including the value of milkweed to the monarch butterfly, its life cycle, how to attract our pollinators, ID of weed edibles, invasive plant displacement of our native plants, and general urban sustainability concepts.

• June 27 thru August 22. Fridays at 11:00am and 1:00pm. One-hour tour.

Location: Meet at the Liberty Pole on Marcy Street. Free. No preregistration required.

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

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

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

LOCATION: AT COMMUNITY CAMPUS

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

RSVP required 603-610-4433

• Thursday, July 24 at 11:30am

Location: Community Campus Gymnasium. $5 residents | $7 nonresidents

For more information on Senior Activity Center activities, please CLICK HERE.

LOCATION: SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER

Familiar tunes and a feel-good time with North River Music. Playing Americana rock/bluegrass from Crosby Stills and Nash, The Eagles and Dylan, and more! Chairs on site or bring your own. Concert outdoors under tent. Bring your own snacks or dinner. No Reservations needed, just show up!

• Friday, July 25 at 5:00pm

Location: Under the tent at Portsmouth Senior Activity Center. Free; Everyone welcome.

A special play party for grandparents and their grandchildren. Yummy treats included. 

RSVP Required 603-610-4433.

• Foam Party: Wednesday, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm 
• Bubble Party: Wednesday, August 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Location: Senior Activity Center Front Lawn. Free; everyone welcome.

New Hampshire Senior Games (NHSG) is for active, older adults to compete with peers in a variety of activities and, more importantly, to enhance their fitness, health and quality of life. NHSG is the leader in fitness for senior athletes in New Hampshire. Our mission is Fitness, Friendship and Fun. Whether you are just beginning a sport or event, or have been active all your life, there are sports and events here for you to compete in at your level. No experience necessary.

Portsmouth Recreation's Community Campus is the venue for the 2025 NH Senior Games - Table Tennis Tournament - Ages 45+ Round Robin Tournament hosted by NH Senior Games. 2025 sign ups are March thru April.

• Saturday August 16. Warmup at 9:00am; Tournament begins at 9:30am

Register at www.nhseniorgames.org $50 entry fee

For more information: Call Nik at 781-879-2342 (Seacoast Table Tennis Manager). Practice on Thursday nights at Community Campus. CLICK HERE for more information on weekly recreational table tennis play for all abilities.

Location: Community Campus Gymnasium

First Saturday of December - every year.

Saturday, December 6, 2025

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.

Following the parade is the Chamber's Shop & Stroll event where downtown shops and streets stay closed until 9:00pm for people to shop, eat and stroll their way through town. 

Check out the Holiday Parade Page for all the information.