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Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival – December 13

Date: December 8, 2025 By: director@oldetowneportsmouth.com Category: Free Event

The Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival began in 1998 and has become the signature holiday event for the City of Portsmouth. In 2025, this special day of music and friendship takes place on Saturday, December 13, from 11 am until 5 pm. Schedule: Middle Street Mall Area and Portsmouth Welcome Center (Outside) Portsmouth Public Schools...

Holiday Gift Ideas in Olde Towne Portsmouth – Shop Local!

Date: November 28, 2025 By: director@oldetowneportsmouth.com Category: Shopping

Nov. 29 is Small Business Saturday in Olde Towne!

Date: November 26, 2025 By: director@oldetowneportsmouth.com Category: Shopping

Skip those Black Friday crowds and come ENJOY Shopping Small in Olde Towne Portsmouth! Look for the Olde Towne Business Association tent at the Portsmouth Welcome Center from 10 am - 2 pm. The first 50 shoppers will get a swag bag, which includes a free coffee from our sponsor, Olde Towne Coffee! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The...

Olde Towne Holiday Lights November 21

Date: November 10, 2025 By: director@oldetowneportsmouth.com Category: Blog

A Progressive Illumination of High Street from the Tree Lighting to the Arrival of St. Nick! Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5 – 9 pm Enjoy a hometown holiday tree lighting complete with decorations, music, live entertainment, and even a little snow, followed by Santa arriving by fire truck! The kids can enjoy special crafts,...

200th Anniversary of the Hill House Museum -Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.

Date: September 19, 2025 By: director@oldetowneportsmouth.com Category: Blog

This year marks a truly special occasion—the 200th anniversary of the Hill House, an iconic landmark in Olde Towne Portsmouth. Built in 1825, the Hill House serves as a museum, where stories of the Hill family enhance visitors’ understanding of Portsmouth’s rich history.   We invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone on...