— Carla Gericke, Live Free And Thrive! (@CarlaGericke) September 8, 2025
Upcoming Events!
Monday, September 8thLancaster, 8am-10:30 – North Country AP Language Course for Homeschoolers – AP Language and Composition teaches rhetorical analysis, helping students identify the elements of rhetoric in literature, speeches, media, and other texts, and understand the tools of persuasion used in the world around them. Students will also learn to apply these tools to craft their own persuasive arguments. Free for The ‘Pine members ($5 donation for non-members). Hosted by Staci Webb. (the Pine, 70 Main St, Lancaster)
Strafford, 6pm-9 – Big Liberty Ideas “PorcFest 365” – Spread PorcFest across the full year and across the Free State. Each week offers a different mini-festival for a different affinity group (e.g. guns; crypto; homeschooling; hunting; retirement; families; music; hiking). Hosted by Dennis Pratt. (Independence Inn, 6 Drake Hill Rd, Strafford)
Tuesday, September 9thManchester, 4pm-8 – Taproom Tuesday at Murphy’s – Come meet fellow liberty lovers at our weekly event! $5 beer and $3 well drinks all night! Please invite others! 8-40 people, avg 20. Hosted by Bill & Gail. (Murphy’s Taproom, 494 Elm St, Manchester)
Wednesday, September 10thLancaster, 8:30am-10:30 – North Country AP US History Course for Homeschoolers – AP United States History is a full survey course designed to help students think critically about history, engage with primary sources, and develop strong historical arguments. Free for The ‘Pine members ($5 donation for non-members). Hosted by Staci Webb. (the Pine, 70 Main St, Lancaster)
Manchester, 6pm-8 –AFP-NH Pints & Policy: Transforming the Future of NH’s Healthcare – Join Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire for an engaging and informative pints & policy exploring the transformative impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and recent state legislative changes on New Hampshire’s healthcare landscape. This event will dive into critical healthcare policy updates, focusing on how these reforms aim to enhance affordability, accessibility, and individual freedom in healthcare while addressing fiscal sustainability. Dinner and a drink will be provided by AFP-NH! Hosted by Greg Moore. (Murphy’s Taproom, 494 Elm St, Manchester)
Plymouth, 6pm-8:30 – PemiValley Porcupines – Come on over and join us liberty lovers for dinner and conversation at our semi-montly event. Hosted by Aubrey Freedman. (Phat Boyz Wings & Sports Tavern, 57 Main St, Plymouth)
YouTube, 7pm-8 – FSP Porcupine Report – Free State Project Executive Director Eric Brakey sits down every week to interview the movers and shakers of New Hampshire. Join us on YouTube! Hosted by Eric Brakey.
Exeter 6pm-9 – Exeter Liberty Outreach Meetup – The goal of these meetups is to provide a place for those interested in the philosophy of liberty to learn more and get involved in our vibrant community of families, entrepreneurs, and activists. It’s all about good ideas, good people, and good eats. So come on down! Please RSVP on here so we can have an accurate headcount for the reservation Hosted by Jenny & Brian. (Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, 93 Portsmouth Ave, Exeter)
Saturday, September 13thManchester, 11am-3pm – Rimmon Heights Block Party – We’re throwing a Block Party, and you’re invited to join the fun! Great music, food trucks, games and kid friendly activities. Stop by the Dunk Tank for your chance to get some Manchester Celebrities and School staff soaked. We will be collecting food for the Middle School at Parkside Food Pantry. Hosted by Rimmon Heights. (Location: Rimmon St. between Kelley St. and Bremer St.)
Portsmouth, 12pm-3 – Seacoast Cryptocurrency Meetup – Come out, chat about crypto, learn more about it and how to use it, and of course use it to buy your food and drinks! Hosted by Joel Valenzuela. (La Maison Navarre, 121 Congress St, Portsmouth)
Lancaster, 12pm-5 – North Country Game Day Potluck – Bring your favorite board / card games and a dish to share! There will be plenty of games on hand for all interests. Free for the ‘Pine members ($5 for non-members). Hosted by Amy Norris. (the ‘Pine Clubhouse – 70 Main St, 2nd floor, Lancaster)
Madison, 4pm-6 – Carroll County Freedom Potluck – A monthly meet-up is in your area, so come on up and say hi! Please RSVP to mdj@freestatefiles.com for directions or call our landline 603 367 7257 and indicate that you’re with the FSP. Hosted by Mark & Michelle.
Grafton, 4pm-7 – Grafton Potluck – Monthly potluck for friends of liberty, i.e., Free Staters and friends, that meets every second Saturday. Hosted by Rich Angell. (272 Turnpike Rd, Grafton)
Sunday, September 14thLancaster, 10am-11 – North Country Sunday Yoga/Pilates – Join for a casual yoga and Pilates session. Open to all levels. Free for The ‘Pine members ($5 donation for non-members). Hosted by Amy Norris. (the ‘Pine, 70 Main St, 2nd floor, Lancaster)
Concord, 11am-2pm – Baby & Toddler Clothing Swap – Come swap your too-small children’s clothing for the next size up! We’ll celebrate a young family (size 2T-3T) as they prepare for their first winter in NH. We also welcome first time moms & usually have newborn supplies they can take home. If you don’t have clothes to donate, please bring a festive fall snack to share. Hosted by Mrs Kin. (the Prickle, 74 Curtisville Rd, Concord)
Ossipee, 12pm-2 – Ossipee Porcupines Meetup – Come meet your neighbors at Harley Jacks for lunch with mountain views. We’ll be sharing how we’re living free and what practical efforts we want to try to keep increasing liberty in the east of the Free State! Hosted by Tim Bauman. (Harley Jacks Burgers & Brews, 1020 NH-16, Ossipee)
Candia, 1:15pm-3:15 – Garnet School Ruck/Shoot – Bring a backpack full of hiking supplies, water bottle, etc. I’ll be wearing a plate carrier and plenty of magazines and a rifle. This month, we’ll do a pretty easy 2-mile hike around the Conspiracy Campground. Optional hike a second time to around 4 miles. This is a moderate hike. This is a free-of-charge, open-carry event. This will be held rain or shine. Optional shooting after. Range donations accepted. If you want to bring after-hike protein, we’ll have the grill fired up. Hosted by Baxter Tidwell. (Garnet School, 456 Critchett Rd, Candia)
Remember that this is only a partial list.For all FSP events and more details on those highlighted here, be sure to check out the NH Liberty Calendar!
