Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth

01/03/2026

Seacoast Skating with the Stars Returns Jan 31

Local stars join Ice Dance International pros for dazzling routines, judges’ scores, and your vote to crown the Seacoast’s next skating champion.

Info! https://www.strawberybanke.org/sswts

12/25/2025

Of course, we love the holiday season, but are you looking for a great way to let off some steam once the holidays are over? Join the Portsmouth Historical Society for their annual gingerbread smash on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 1 p.m.

Your holiday memories may last forever, but after six weeks, these gingerbread houses do not.

Whether by sledgehammer or good old-fashioned Godzilla stomp, wreak havoc on a gingerbread house and end the holiday season in the most memorable way.

🏠$15 Members | $20 Non-Members | $10 children

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It’s the sweetest time of the year. Join us in December for our annual Gingerbread contest where you can see over 100 gingerbread houses for free!

12/21/2025

🎁 Holiday Gift for Downtown Portsmouth! 🚗

Great news! Now through Jan. 1, enjoy 3 hours of FREE parking in the Foundry and Hanover Garages to make holiday shopping, dining, and festive fun even easier!

Parking meters and time limits still apply.

Let’s support our local shops and restaurants this season! 🎄✨

Full release from City of Portsmouth: https://business.portsmouthchamber.org/news/details/news-release-12-2-2025-7554?fbclid=IwY2xjawO09vNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0OThKaXB6TXBZQWZ3Z2tDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiFMghH1thDokGbvP5YB6eKwnbLKseF-Rh0lrn0Bxf1QWefCsD12vYGbZEaX_aem_B7wVzA5HyCLpkTQLuDR2kQ

12/19/2025

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We’re so glad we decided to extend this year’s run of "A Christmas Carol" through December 28: a few seats remain for that final Sunday.
If you’ve been hoping to join us, this is your last chance to experience our memorable production and let the holiday wonder linger a few days longer!
www.playersring.org/show/a-christmas-carol

📸 by David Andrews with Kevin Mahaney and Amy Desrosiers

12/18/2025

News from our very vintage friends at Strawbery Banke Museum 🕯️🕯️🕯️

Due to extreme weather conditions forecasted for Friday, December 19, 2025—including sustained high winds and wind gusts of up to 50 mph—we have made the difficult decision to 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Candlelight Stroll is a large, complex outdoor event involving historic buildings, temporary infrastructure, live performances, and hundreds of staff and volunteers across the Museum’s campus. Given these factors, and our commitment to guest safety and experience, we believe it is necessary to err on the side of caution.

Candlelight Stroll will 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒:
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12/16/2025

Vintage vibes, twinkling lights, and a calendar full of holiday cheer ✨🎄

Vintage Christmas Portsmouth is in full swing — and there’s so much to experience across Portsmouth and the NH Seacoast. From candlelit strolls, classic holiday theater, and gingerbread magic to festive concerts, family favorites, skating, and shopping local, the season is showing off in the best possible way.

As December winds down, the celebration keeps going with comedy, music, and unforgettable ways to ring in the New Year — including fireworks booming above (First Night via Pro Portsmouth) and glamorous New Year’s Eve parties around town.

Make it a tradition. Make it memorable. Make it Vintage Christmas.

🎁 Plan your holiday outings at GoPortsmouthNH.com/Vintage-Christmas

p.s. Holiday fun for the wee ones added on Dec. 18, visit The Children's Museum of New Hampshire

12/14/2025

🎄✨ Vintage Christmas is here in Portsmouth! ✨🎄

It’s that magical time of year in our charming New England seaport — Vintage Christmas is back! This beloved holiday tradition celebrates the season with festive events, downtown cheer, and plenty of ways to make memories with friends and family.

👉 Learn more:

Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth 2025 Facebook Instagram Share your Vintage Christmas experience by tagging us on Facebook, Instagram, or using our hashtag What is Vintage Christmas? Started in 2005 as a partnership between Strawbery Banke Museum and The Music Hall, Portsm...

12/12/2025

📢 Just Announced & On Sale! 📢

He's prolific!

A SIXTH show has been added for Juston McKinney's Comedy Year In Review 2025 on Sunday, Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at The Music Hall!

If you missed your chance to get tickets (or just want more opportunities to see Seacoast's own Juston McKinney Comedy), The Music Hall has got you covered!

🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://bit.ly/4mYxuxw

Get your Official Music Hall Tickets for the annual must-see Juston McKinney comedy shows at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH

12/09/2025

Escape to the Clouds: Rooftop Glow Brings Cozy Alpine Magic to Portsmouth

Rooftop at The Envio

A luminous winter retreat with seasonal cocktails, full-service dining, and heated igloos PORTSMOUTH- Rooftop Glow, a brand-new winter activation at Rooftop at The Envio, runs now through January 31, 2026. This limited-time experience transforms the rooftop into a photogenic winter escape, with snow...

12/05/2025

This December, redemption brews in the Players' Ring Theatre's 75-seat theater as a brilliant ensemble reimagines Dickens’ beloved classic.

In the cozy glow of Portsmouth’s historic South End, the Players’ Ring invites you to experience A Christmas Carol up close — stirring, funny, and full of wonder.

December 5–28

Information: playersring.org/show/a-christmas-carol

Experience live theater in Portsmouth, NH at Players' Ring. Discover local productions and unforgettable performances on the Seacoast.

12/05/2025

“So, year after year, we inevitably ask ourselves: do we really need another Christmas Carol?” asked the Players' Ring Theatre's Executive Director Margherita Giacobbi.

“A Christmas Carol,” adapted and directed by Ben Bagley, will be on stage at the Players’ Ring Theatre Dec. 5-28.
“There are countless innovative and diverse stories across the world’s cultures that carry the same message — trust in humanity, redemption, generosity. But the truth is that going to see ‘A Christmas Carol’ is like putting on your favorite movie in your pajamas on the sofa. You’re not there for the surprise; you’re there for the emotion you know it will make you feel.”

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is the most popular story about Christmas and the most adapted. See it at Players Ring in Portsmouth.

11/30/2025

🎄✨ Get ready to stroll, shop & celebrate! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 6 from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Portsmouth for the fun and festive Shop & Stroll event — 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆, which is at 6!🎁🛍️

Spend the afternoon exploring local favorites like:
janegee
Diversions Puzzles & Games - Portsmouth
Alie Jewelry
Maxxology
The DRIPBaR Portsmouth
Kennedy Gallery and Custom Framing
Marathon Sports
Emptio
Prelude
Skordo
Perch + Petal by Bell Farm
Portsmouth Book Nook
3S Artspace
Summerwind Jewelers & Goldsmiths
A Pleasant Shoppe LLC Portsmouth NH
Portsmouth Soap Company
…and many more festive destinations to be added!
✨ Highlights include:

Exclusive in-store specials & giveaways
Free hot cocoa and mulled cider in select locations

The opportunity to kick off holiday shopping in a beautifully festive, walkable setting

We can't fit it all!