Market Square Day and 10 Other Fun Things This Weekend

Market Square Day, one the great festivals in the Seacoast area, is this Saturday, June 14, in Portsmouth. MSD is a red-hot nucleus of fun: entertainment, food, shopping, history, people-watching, and more.

In addition to Market Square Day, here are six other things to do this weekend around the Seacoast:

• Market Square Day Festival and 10K:  The festival is June 14. Check out the MSD website and handy map for more information. 

• Shop Portsmouth Friday Nights: Explore over 100 distinctive shops in downtown Portsmouth. Stroll bricked sidewalks to find just-right jewels, that WOW dress, the perfect gift, or a delicious treat. Let the local shop owners put their knowledge and expertise to work for YOU. *Bring your Friday receipt from one of the participating shops to any participating restaurant and receive a special dining offer on that same Friday!

• Free Admission for Dad at the Children's Museum of NH. The daddy deal is good from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15.

• Lighthouse Open House:  Sunday, June 15, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. See the website for the Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses.

• Go ahead and groove, child. The Groove Cats play The Dolphin Striker Friday night 9:30 p.m. in the Spring Hill Tavern.

• Hampton Beach: The Reminisants play the Sea Shell stage on Saturday, June 14. Casino Ballroom: Tickets for ZZ TOP and the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band go on sale Friday, June 13. See the Casino Ballroom for upcoming shows.

• Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta: The regatta is June 14 and 15, according to the New England Catamaran Sailing Association.

• Watch the World Cup:  Some great matches are on the pitch down in Brazil and aired this weekend. Here are places to watch the FIFA World Cup in Portsmouth.

• Worship in a historic sanctuary. The North Church (United Church of Christ) has worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 15, in the Market Square Sanctuary. 

• Hit the Decks: The Portsmouth Gas Light Co. welcomes the Drew Yount Duo to its deck Saturday, June 14, from 1 p.m to 5 p.m.

• Fighting Friday: Enjoy some more live music at the Thirsty Moose Taphouse in Portsmouth. "Fighting Friday" plays on Saturday (June 14) because "Pop Disaster" was already booked for Friday.