🎨🎶 Free First Thursday at the Belknap Mill Museum!
Kick Off Your Holiday Weekend with Art, Music & History!

📅 Thursday, July 3 | 🕙 Free Admission All Day (10 AM – 8 PM)

Celebrate creativity and community at the historic Belknap Mill with a full day of art, music, and history—all in the heart of downtown Laconia!

🖼️ Art Exhibit: “Paintings in Bloom” by Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
Explore the vibrant floral artwork of Kathi Caldwell-Hopper, a Lakes Region native and longtime artist. Her joyful, year-round floral paintings are inspired by flowers gifted to her by local florists and bridal magazine advertisers. A lifelong creative, Kathi brings the beauty of nature indoors with every brushstroke.

🎶 Live Music in Rotary Park: North River Music at 6 PM
Enjoy the Americana sounds of North River Music, known for rich harmonies and expressive musicianship. Their set blends folk, bluegrass, and rock with favorites from Crosby, Stills & Nash, Dylan, The Eagles, and more—something familiar and fun for everyone!

🏛️ Explore History
Tour the museum at your own pace and dive into the story of the Belknap Mill, the oldest unaltered brick textile mill in the U.S. Don’t miss our NEW permanent exhibit Threads of Innovation

🧺 What to Bring: A blanket or lawn chair, your friends and family, and a love for local art, music, and history.

🎟️ Admission is FREE all day!
Thank you to our sponsors: Laconia Putnam Fund, Lakes Region Community College, and Lakes Media.

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