Portsmouth, NH events in December 2026

New Hampshire in December 2026

• Strawbery Banke Candlelight Stroll

  Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · Portsmouth, NH · Holiday · Paid / ticketed

  Weekends Dec 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20; timed tickets.

  Source: Festival listing site

• Illuminated Holiday Parade

  Dec 5, 2026 · Portsmouth, NH · Parade · Admission: unknown

  Illuminated parade.

  Source: City government

• Illuminated Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

  Dec 5, 2026 · Portsmouth, NH · Parade · Free admission

  Tree lighting 5-5:30 p.m., parade at 6 p.m. Free and open to all.

  Source: City government