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Trans-Siberian Orchestra — official artwork

Holiday planning · November 27

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Nov 27, 2026 · 2:30 PM ET / Nov 27, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET

SNHU Arena · Manchester

Pumpkins and autumn flowers outside Mack’s Apples Farm Market

Londonderry, New Hampshire

Good Stuffclose to home.

Today in LondonderrySmall plans. Good neighbors.

Londonderry first: our schools, neighbors, town traditions and everyday discoveries—with a few worthwhile outings nearby.

Illustrative Southern New Hampshire restaurant scene

Newish & coming soon places to eat

Same old dinner plans?
Let’s shake things up.

New kitchens, fresh locations and a few things still cooking. Explore Londonderry and the surrounding towns—one good bite at a time.

Find Newly Opened Restaurants Open now and proposed projects, clearly labeled.

On the calendar today

Checking today…

No upcoming events for today are confirmed in this edition. Try an outing below or check the town calendar.

Coming up in our community

Coming up

Local arts & Halloween · Londonderry

Hear The Raven come alive at Leach Library

Thu, Oct 29 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET

Leach Library · Meeting Room, 276 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH 03053

Author and poet Jeffrey Zygmont performs Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven, with props and a look at the poet’s life and work.

Register through the library’s official calendar.

Leach Library · official program calendar ↗
Official Franken Paws 5K artwork with a costumed dog, purple Halloween scene and green lettering

Local fundraiser · Londonderry

Run or walk the Franken Paws 5K for rescue dogs

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET

20 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, NH 03053

A Halloween 5K and walk supports Live Free Animal Rescue, with human and dog costume prizes, raffles and proceeds helping dogs in the rescue’s care.

$45 registration; the official event window is 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Online registration closes October 29 at 11:59 p.m. The October 9 deadline for an included event T-shirt has passed.

Live Free Animal Rescue · official RunSignup registration ↗
Library-supplied conceptual illustration of a glowing digital brain on a computer circuit board; not a photograph of the program

Learn locally · Londonderry

Get a plain-language introduction to AI at Leach Library

Mon, Nov 02 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET

Leach Library · Meeting Room, 276 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH 03053

Hooksett Library assistant director Mark Glisson explains practical uses of AI and how beginners can navigate its risks.

Registration required through the library’s official calendar.

Leach Library · official program calendar ↗
Library-supplied collage of decorated wooden gnomes showing example craft designs

Local crafts · Londonderry

Make a wooden gnome at Leach Library

Thu, Nov 05 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET

Leach Library · Meeting Room, 276 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH 03053

Retired art educator Ava Lane leads an adult craft class decorating a 10-inch wooden gnome.

Leach Library cardholders only. Registration opens October 29 at 9 a.m.; space and supplies are limited.

Leach Library · official program calendar ↗

Around Londonderry

News & outing ideas
Official youth Thanksgiving flag football tournament flyer for November 22, with November 13 team registration deadline

Local recreation · Londonderry

Form a team for Londonderry’s Thanksgiving flag football tournaments

Local recreation · Londonderry

Adult: Continental Park, West Road Fields 1 & 2 · Youth: Par 5 Athletic Fields, Londonderry

Adult teams play November 21, and youth ages 5–17 play November 22. Register a team by November 13; free agents and volunteer youth coaches can contact the Recreation Department.

$100 per team, up to 10 players. Adult divisions are men’s, women’s and co-ed (18+); youth divisions are ages 5–7, 8–10, 11–13 and 14–17. Final start and end times are determined one week before each tournament.

Town of Londonderry Recreation · official flyers and MyRec registration ↗
A colorful display of NH Doughnut Co. cronuts; supplied photo, enhanced and cropped
Coming Soon

New in Londonderry

Coming Soon: NH Doughnut Co. plans a Londonderry location

New in Londonderry

Londonderry · Exact location not yet announced

NH Doughnut Co. says it is headed to Londonderry, with a new location planned for early 2027. The company shared a sneak peek on social media and says more details are coming soon.

This is a future opening announcement. An exact address, opening date and hours were not confirmed in our latest check; watch the company for updates.

NH Doughnut Co. announcement ↗

Volunteer locally · Londonderry

Help Lancer Music through a busy fall

Volunteer locally · Londonderry

Londonderry High School Music Department

Friends of Music lists volunteer roles for home football games and the December 5 Exeter Holiday Parade, including chaperoning and truck crew.

School volunteers must complete the district approval process; the official page has role details and sign-up links.

Lancer Music · official volunteer page ↗

Useful local update

High Range Road utility rebuild starts in mid-October

Useful local update

High Range Road corridor · Londonderry

Eversource plans to rebuild the line along High Range Road from Pillsbury Road to the utility right-of-way crossing, upgrading service for more than 600 nearby homes.

The town estimates construction from mid-October through the end of December. Check the official update for the project map and changes.

Town of Londonderry · Department of Public Works ↗
Londonderry Basketball Club’s official website banner showing a basketball team huddle

Youth sports · Londonderry

Winter recreation basketball registration is open

Youth sports · Londonderry

Londonderry Basketball Club

LBC has opened winter recreation sign-ups for grades K–12, including a new high-school girls’ recreation league where players can form their own teams. Grades 3–8 evaluations are scheduled for November 7–8 at Londonderry Middle School.

Evaluation times are now posted by grade: boys November 7 and girls November 8. Check LBC for the full schedule, program fees and eligibility.

Londonderry Basketball Club · official program announcements ↗
Illustration of a soccer ball, practice cone and goal; not a photo of a Londonderry Soccer Club activity

Volunteer locally · Londonderry

Lend a hand behind the sidelines at youth soccer

Volunteer locally · Londonderry

Londonderry Soccer Club · Rec Express

Rec Express needs volunteers for concessions, field setup, cleanup and other jobs that keep youth soccer running. The official page explains each role and whom to contact.

Ask the volunteer coordinator about current openings and requirements before signing up.

Londonderry Soccer Club · official volunteer information ↗
Illustration of piano keys and musical notes; not a photograph of the Lancer Music fundraiser

Community support · Londonderry

Neighbors help raise $8,175 for Lancer Music

Community support · Londonderry

Londonderry High School Music Department

Friends of Music reports that its September mattress fundraiser sold 33 beds and raised $8,175. Student referrals accounted for 26 sales—a local thank-you worth sharing.

This is a completed fundraiser, not a current sale. The official page has the results and other ways to support the music program.

Lancer Music · official fundraiser results ↗

A little room for spontaneity.

Start with breakfast, pick a playground, or finish with ice cream. These are everyday ideas; check each business’s current hours.

Local Recreation

Find your next breath of fresh air.

Woodland walks, conservation areas, rail trails and places to play—right around the corner.

The local directory

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44 business & service guides

Find a business by what you need, from home repairs to a family afternoon.

Restaurants

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Newly Opened & Coming Soon Pizza Chinese Italian Breakfast Casual & Takeout Sit-Down Dining

Coffee & Treats

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Farms & Markets

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Farms & orchards

Home & yard

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Health & personal care

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Dentists Orthodontists Gyms Yoga Basketball & open gyms Pickleball Hair salons Massage

Professional services

Local expertise for finances, legal matters and property decisions.

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Local resources

Practical help and community essentials.

Waste, transfer & dump Food pantries & free meals Where to donate locally Electricity choices & suppliers

Seasonal & regional

Scenic drives, outdoor ideas and day trips.

Fall Foliage & Scenic Drives