Upcoming events
Kids int the Park-Safety!
🚓🚒 Kids in the Park: Safety Day with Laconia Police & Fire Departments
📅 Wednesday, July 30
📍 At the Belknap Mill
Get up close and personal with some of Laconia’s coolest safety vehicles! Join the Laconia Police Department and Laconia Fire Department for a fun and interactive morning where kids can explore patrol cars, fire trucks, and more—while learning about safety from our local heroes.
👮♂️🚨 Fire trucks, police cruisers & more
🚒 Hands-on fun and safety tips
🎟️ Free and open to the public
*Vehicles and staff participation dependent on emergency call availability.
Thank you to Arbortech for sponsoring this Kids in the Park event!
Part of the Kids in the Park summer series—where learning meets excitement!
Free First Friday at the Museum
🎨🎶 First Friday at the Belknap Mill Museum
Kick Off Your Weekend with Art, Music & History!
Friday Aug 1 | Free Admission All Day (10–8 PM) Celebrate creativity and community at the historic Belknap Mill!
Family Craft Day
Today is a drop-in family craft day at the Belknap Mill! Stop in between 11am and 1pm to make a craft with Sam!
Fairytale Theatre-Sleeping Beauty
👑 Kids in the Park: IMPACT Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty
📅 Monday, August 4
📍 3rd Floor, Belknap Mill Museum (Rain or Shine)
🎭 Perfect for kids and families
🎟️ Free admission – seating is first come, first served
A big thank you to Arbortech for sponsoring this Kids in the Park event!
Fiber Arts and Spinning Club
Spinners Group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Belknap Mill Museum.
Participants are encouraged to bring their spinning wheels, spindles, and fiber projects. Open to all levels!
Belknap Mill Page Turners Book Club
Join us for a conversation with the author of this months Book Club selection at 6pm via Zoom. To join the book club and get the Zoom link email Jill@belknapmill.org.
Needle Felt Gnome Workshop
Needle Felted Gnome Workshop
Saturday, August 9
11am-1pm
Create your own adorable gnome using wool.
All materials and instruction included.
Perfect for beginners and crafty friends alike!
Register for your spot here:
https://belknapmill.app.neoncrm.com/.../belk.../event.jsp...&
Fairytale Theatre-Jack & the Beanstalk
🌱 The Belknap Mill and IMPACT Theatre present: Jack & the Beanstalk
📅 Monday, August 11 @ 10 AM
📍 3rd Floor, Belknap Mill Museum (Rain or Shine)
🎭 Perfect for kids and families
🎟️ Free admission – seating is first come, first served
🙏 A big thank you to Arbortech for sponsoring this event!
Fiber Arts and Spinning Club
Spinners Group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Belknap Mill Museum.
Participants are encouraged to bring their spinning wheels, spindles, and fiber projects. Open to all levels!
Community Chat
Bring your lunch and join Joia for an open discussion about what’s going on in Laconia.
Family Craft Day
Today is a drop-in family craft day at the Belknap Mill! Stop in between 11am and 1pm to make a craft with Sam!
Fiber Arts and Spinning Club
Spinners Group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Belknap Mill Museum.
Participants are encouraged to bring their spinning wheels, spindles, and fiber projects. Open to all levels!
SUMMER SOCK HOP
🎶🧦 Sock Hop at the Belknap Mill – First Friday, Sept 5!
Join us for a rockin’ night with The Rockin’ Daddios, classic cars along Beacon Street East, and free museum admission all day! Don’t miss Marcia Santore’s stunning art exhibit The Long View on display inside.
🎟️ Free fun for the whole family — vintage vibes, music, and local culture in the heart of downtown Laconia!
Kids in the Park-A Dragon's Tale
🐉 Kids in the Park: IMPACT Theatre presents A Dragon’s Tale
📅 Monday, July 28
📍 3rd Floor, Belknap Mill Museum (Rain or Shine)
When Marta discovers a dragon living in a nearby cave, she’s surprised to find he’s more shy than scary. But when the legendary Dragon Slayer, St. George, arrives to defeat the beast, Marta must act quickly to show her town that you can’t judge a book by its cover—or a dragon by its scales!
This heartwarming tale from IMPACT Theatre is full of adventure, laughter, and an important message about friendship and acceptance.
🎭 Perfect for kids and families
🎟️ Free admission – seating is first come, first served
Thank you to Arbortech for sponsoring this Kids in the Park event!
Part of the Kids in the Park summer series—bringing stories to life all season long!
Kids in the Park-MMA/Boxing
🥊 Kids in the Park: Mixed Martial Arts & Boxing with Lakes Region Vale Tudo
📅 Friday, July 25
📍 Rotary Park on the Patio at the Belknap Mill
Get moving and build confidence with an exciting Mixed Martial Arts and boxing session led by Lakes Region Vale Tudo! Kids can try some basic techniques, coordination, and the importance of focus and discipline—all in a fun, supportive environment.
🥋 No experience needed
🥊 Great for kids of all ages and energy levels
🎟️ Free and open to the public
Thank you to Arbortech for sponsoring this Kids in the Park event!
Part of the Kids in the Park summer series—where fun meets fitness!
Kids in the Park- Radio
📻 Kids in the Park: Radio in the Park with Lakes FM 101.5
📅 Wednesday, July 24
📍 Rotary Park on the Patio at the Belknap Mill
Spinning Group
Spinners Group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Belknap Mill Museum.
Participants are encouraged to bring their spinning wheels, spindles, and fiber projects. Open to all levels!
Kids in the Park-Return to Oz
🎭 Kids in the Park: IMPACT Theatre presents Return to Oz
📅 Monday, July 21
📍 3rd Floor, Belknap Mill Museum (Rain or Shine)
Family Craft Day
Today is a drop-in family craft day at the Belknap Mill! Stop in between 11am and 1pm to make a craft with Sam!
Kids in the Park-Bubbles
🫧 Kids in the Park: Bubble Fun with Mrs. Kathy
📅 Wednesday, July 16
Spinning Group
Spinners Group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Belknap Mill Museum.
Participants are encouraged to bring their spinning wheels, spindles, and fiber projects. Open to all levels!
Kids in the Park-IMPACT Theatre
🎭 Kids in the Park: IMPACT Theatre presents Little Red Riding Hood
📅 Monday, July 14
📍 3rd Floor, Belknap Mill Museum
Crochet a Koozie
Join us for a fun and functional workshop where you'll have your choice of two koozie patterns—one for your favorite iced coffee cup or one for an ice cream pint!
Kids in the Park-Karate
🥋 Kids in the Park: Karate with Sachem's Health & Fitness
📅 Friday, July 11
📍 Rotary Park next to the Belknap Mill
City’s Community Chat
You're Invited: Community Chat at the Belknap Mill Museum!
Join on the second Wednesday each month from 12–1 PM for Community Chat, a casual, brown bag-style discussion where everyone’s voice matters!
Bring your lunch, pull up a chair, and connect with fellow community members as we share ideas, ask questions, and talk about the city we all call home — Laconia.
While you're here, explore the mixed media art exhibit UnScripted by Grace Howe — a vibrant, thought-provoking display of photography, writing, and more.
Belknap Mill Museum
Wednesday | 12:00–1:00 PM
Bring your lunch, your thoughts, and your neighbors!
Let’s chat, connect, and grow—together.
Kids in the Park-Art with Adrianna
🥋 Kids in the Park: ART
📅 Friday, July 9
📍 Rotary Park next to the Belknap Mill
Spinning Group
Spinners Group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Belknap Mill Museum.
Participants are encouraged to bring their spinning wheels, spindles, and fiber projects. Open to all levels!
Kids in the Park-IMPACT Theatre
🎭 Kids in the Park: IMPACT Theatre presents Lost in Wonderland
📅 Monday, July 7
📍 3rd Floor, Belknap Mill Museum
Family Craft Day
Today is a drop-in family craft day at the Belknap Mill! Stop in between 11am and 1pm to make a craft with Sam!
Free First THURSDAY at the Museum
🎨🎶 First Friday at the Belknap Mill Museum
Kick Off Your Weekend with Art, Music & History!
THURSDAY July 3 | Free Admission All Day (10–8 PM) Celebrate creativity and community at the historic Belknap Mill!
Kids in the Park-Dance
Dancing in the Park with Miss Katie
📍 Rotary Park Patio at the Belknap Mill
🕺💃 Rain or Shine!
A big thank you to our generous event sponsor, Arbortech, for helping us bring Kids in the Park to the community.
Spinning Group
Spinners Group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Belknap Mill Museum.
Participants are encouraged to bring their spinning wheels, spindles, and fiber projects. Open to all levels!
Beginner Crochet
May 17 & 31
June 14 & 28
11am-12:30pm
Bailey will guide you through a fun and beginner-friendly 4-part crochet journey!
Class 1 & 2: Get started with basic stitches and essential crochet techniques.
Class 3 & 4: Put your skills to work and learn how to crochet granny squares and transform them into a unique and fun day bag.
Spinning Group
Spinners Group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Belknap Mill Museum.
Participants are encouraged to bring their spinning wheels, spindles, and fiber projects. Open to all levels!
Family Craft Day
Today is a drop-in family craft day at the Belknap Mill! Stop in between 11am and 1pm to make a craft with Sam!
Art Reception-Grace Howe
🎉 Grace Howe formally invites you to the UnScripted Reception on Friday, June 20 | 5–7 PM
Join us at the Mill for food, drinks, and a chance to meet the artist! Artwork will be available for purchase.
Art & Coffee Club
Join us for a fun morning of creating sipping on coffee and socializing with other artists!
Spinning Group
Spinners Group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Belknap Mill Museum.
Participants are encouraged to bring their spinning wheels, spindles, and fiber projects. Open to all levels!
Beginner Crochet
May 17 & 31
June 14 & 28
11am-12:30pm
Bailey will guide you through a fun and beginner-friendly 4-part crochet journey!
Class 1 & 2: Get started with basic stitches and essential crochet techniques.
Class 3 & 4: Put your skills to work and learn how to crochet granny squares and transform them into a unique and fun day bag.
Art & Coffee Club
Join us for a fun morning of creating sipping on coffee and socializing with other artists!