Monday, June 5, 2017

tugboats at a dock in Portsmouth

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 throughUNH Career and Professional Successwith 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 from the . 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…

    • Where: Prescott Park, Portsmouth
    • When: Every Tuesday, noon – 1:15 p.m.
    • Cost: Free!
    • Where: Portsmouth City Hall parking lot
    • When: Every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    • Cost: Free!
  • a sailboat at Adams Point in Durham
    Adams Point, Durham

    • Where: Kittery Post Office Square, Kittery, Maine
    • When: Every Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Cost: Free!
    • Where: Isles of Shoals Steamship Company, Portsmouth
    • When: Dates and times vary
    • Cost: $28-$42
    • Where: Prescott Park, Portsmouth
    • When: Every Monday, movie starts at dusk
    • Cost: Free!
    • Where: Prescott Park, Portsmouth
    • When: Dates vary, 7 p.m.
    • Cost: Suggested $8-10 donation

Prescott Park in Portsmouth, NH
Prescott Park, Portsmouth

    • Where: Mendum’s Pond
    • When: During HRC hours
    • Cost: $5 per hour
    • Where: Seacoast Science Center, Rye
    • When: Every Thursday in July, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
    • Cost: $12
    • Where: Sea Shell Stage, Hampton Beach
    • When: Every night, 7 – 8 p.m. and 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
    • Cost: Free!
    • Where: Hampton Beach
    • When: Every Wednesday night, 9:30 p.m.
    • Cost: Free!
    • Where: Granite State Room, MUB, UNH
    • When: Wednesday, July 26, 3 – 5 p.m.
    • Cost: Free!
    • Where: Thompson Hall Lawn, UNH
    • When: Wednesday, July 27, 7p.m.
    • Cost: Free! (Food and drinks from ice cream truck available for purchase.)

Enjoy the summer, Wildcats!