From internships in Portsmouth to jobs in Durham, there are plenty of reasons for Wildcats to stick around the New Hampshire seacoast over the summer. It’s not uncommon for students to remain in Durham if they find an internship through UNH Career and Professional Success with one of the many businesses and corporations in nearby cities and towns. Similarly, many students stay on campus to work on research projects with the help of SURF stipends from the Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research. If you’re one of those lucky enough to enjoy summer in this beautiful region, you’re likely enjoying the slower pace of the area and perhaps settling into your very own apartment.
Without classes and homework, though, you may find yourself wondering what to do aside from work. Fortunately, there are tons of fun and unique events for students to take advantage of in the area. Here are some that might appeal to you…
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Yoga in the Park
- Where: Prescott Park, Portsmouth
- When: Every Tuesday, noon – 1:15 p.m.
- Cost: Free!
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Portsmouth Farmers Market
- Where: Portsmouth City Hall parking lot
- When: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Cost: Free!
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Adams Point, Durham
Kittery Community Market
- Where: Kittery Post Office Square, Kittery, Maine
- When: Every Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Cost: Free!
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Harbor Cruise or Star Island Day Trip
- Where: Isles of Shoals Steamship Company, Portsmouth
- When: Dates and times vary
- Cost: $28-$42
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Outdoor Movies in the Park
- Where: Prescott Park, Portsmouth
- When: Every Monday, movie starts at dusk
- Cost: Free!
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Outdoor Concerts in the Park
- Where: Prescott Park, Portsmouth
- When: Dates vary, 7 p.m.
- Cost: Suggested $8-10 donation
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Stand-up Paddleboarding with UNH Campus Rec
- Where: Mendum’s Pond
- When: During HRC hours
- Cost: $5 per hour
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Outdoor Concert Series
- Where: Seacoast Science Center, Rye
- When: Every Thursday in July, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
- Cost: $12
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Live Music at the Beach
- Where: Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach
- When: Every night, 7 – 8 p.m. and 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free!
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Fireworks on the Beach
- Where: Hampton Beach
- When: Every Wednesday night, 9:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free!
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Annual MUB Mini Carnival
- Where: Granite State Room, MUB, UNH
- When: Wednesday, July 26, 3 – 5 p.m.
- Cost: Free!
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Outdoor showing of “Moana” at UNH
- Where: Thompson Hall Lawn, UNH
- When: Wednesday, July 27, 7 p.m.
- Cost: Free! (Food and drinks from ice cream truck available for purchase.)
Enjoy the summer, Wildcats!
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Written By:
Charlotte Harris ’18 | UNH Tales
