The City of Rochester welcomes you and your family to the Lilac Family Fun Festival! The event will take place at Spaulding High School and the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. Rain date: Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM

There will be FREE kiddie carnival rides for young children, games, food trucks, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and live entertainment. Best of all, the night concludes with the best fireworks show in New Hampshire. Please, no outside fireworks or sparklers. Service pets ONLY. Parking is limited. Consider parking your car downtown and walk (if you're able) or utilize the shuttle service.

To accommodate the fireworks show, Chestnut Hill Road (from Hillsdale Road to the start of the Potter’s House Café Plaza) will be closed from 8:45 pm to 9:45 pm. Please seek alternative routes during this time period.