Sat, Nov 15, 2025 – Catered Vegan Thanksgiving

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We’re back with an Italian-Style Thanksgiving menu, this year catered by You’ll Eat It and Like It!

Gentle Thanksgiving Catered Event + Speaker
Saturday, November 15
11:30 am to 3:30 pm
McLane Center
84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH

We are also hosting a budget-friendly Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck on Nov. 1

Tickets for the catered event are $60 for adults (same price for members and non-members) and $20 for children (12 and under). Toddlers are free.

  • Seating is limited, so buy your tickets today!
  • Ticket purchases are non-refundable
  • No tickets sold at door
  • Payment must be made in advance
  • Ticket pre-sale for NHARL members: Sunday, Oct. 19 at noon through Sunday, Oct. 26 at noon. Check your inbox — members were sent a password by email.
Purchase Tickets

Your ticket includes:

  • Italian Thanksgiving buffet catered by You’ll Eat It and Like It
  • Two complimentary drinks — wine, beer, or signature seasonal mocktail
  • Dessert buffet and coffee service
  • 3 complimentary raffle tickets for a chance to win fantastic prizes!
  • Presentation by Christine Dorchak, President and General Counsel of GREY2K USA Worldwide
  • Complimentary copy of Christine Dorchak’s book, Brooklyn Comes Home!

Featured Speaker

A co-founder of GREY2K USA Worldwide, Christine Dorchak has extensive professional experience in the animal protection movement. Before obtaining her law degree, she worked as Research Director for the New England Anti-Vivisection Society and was the manager of the Ellen Gifford Sheltering Home for Cats in Boston.

Christine specializes in pari-mutuel law and has drafted laws to successfully prohibit dog racing in several states and countries.

She has been featured in several national publications including the Huffington Post, Forbes, American Dog, Fido Friendly and Bostonia and provided commentary pieces for news outlets such as the Miami Herald, Lowell Sun, Chicago Examiner and Lawyer’s Weekly.

Christine is the co-author with Carey Theil of Brooklyn Goes Home. Their new TED Talk “How to Be an Activist Who Creates Real Change” discusses 25 years of advocacy for the greyhounds. A long-distance runner all of her life, she has competed in seven Boston Marathons to date.

Fill Our Vegan Candy Bowl

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Amherst, NH is Halloween-famous, drawing thousands of trick-or-treaters. In 2024 we gave out 1,000 plant-based Reese’s & Hershey’s bars with “Dairy Is Scary” tags. We’re doing it again this year and asking for donations to cover the cost. 

Don’t get many trick-or-treaters? Here’s your chance to put vegan candy into the hands of those little goblins!

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Wed., Oct 29, 2025 – Horror Movie Challenge

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Event Canceled Due to Family Emergency

We regret to inform you that this event has been canceled due to a family emergency. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Ticketholders will be refunded. We hope to hold the event again in the future. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@nhanimalrights.org.

Take Your Halloween to the Next Level!

Join us October 29 at Chunky’s Cinema Pub in Manchester for a real-life horror story!

Discover the hidden truth about the treatment of animals in the award-winning Dominion narrated by Joaquin Phoenix.

Event Page

Doors open at 5:45 pm — arrive early to get settled before the film begins at 6:30 pm.

Stay through the finale for your chance to win the Grand Prize: a White Mountains Getaway! More prizes along the way for those who hang tough!

🍺 Admission includes one free drink ticket.

🍔🍿 Come hungry! Order from Chunky’s full menu*, delivered to your seat! (Food purchases not included in ticket price.)

Already convinced? Bring a friend whose eyes need opening.

* Chunky’s plant-based options include a Beyond Burger and a Pretzel & Hummus Plate

Sat, Oct 18, 2025 – Howl-O-Ween 5K

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On Saturday, October 18, NHARL is once again participating in the Howl-O-Ween 5K hosted by the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire at the Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester (1 Line Drive), 10:00 am.

Join the NHARL Team

We need walkers/runners to join our team — captained by board member Liz Herrick. This is a great opportunity to get out and be active with the whole family, including your pooch(es). Get in the Halloween spirit and wear your favorite costume!
Join Team

A fundraising page is automatically created for each team member.

Support the NHARL Team

Not up for breaking a sweat? You can also donate to support our walkers/runners or visit our table at the event.
Support team

On the donation page, be sure your gift is applied to New Hampshire Animal Rights League so that the NHARL team gets credit.

Sat, Sep 6, 2025 – Vegan Summer Outing Potluck

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Sign Up!

It’s that time of year — time for our annual summer outing! Join us on picturesque Four Tree Island in Portsmouth for a vegan cookout. This year will be a little different, as we are going back to a potluck!

Our theme for this year’s event will be the impact of ocean plastic, ghost nets, and other marine debris on aquatic life.

FOOD & DRINK

NHARL will be providing vegan burgers, hot dogs, drinks, and some desserts. All vegan, of course! We ask that you bring your favorite vegan dish to share with the group.

Please add a comment to the sign-up section indicating which dish you will bring, so we have a good variety. We recommend labeling utensils and pans. Please also include the number of people in your party. (Example: two adult and two children)

Sign Up!

WHAT TO BRING

Bring chairs or a blanket for you and your family. Shade is limited, so hats and sunscreen are recommended.

ISLAND RULES

Please remember that we have only reserved the pavilion area and must respect other guests visiting Four Tree Island.

Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed on Four Tree Island per city ordinance.

PARKING

Peirce Island is a popular destination for boaters and hikers, so parking can be a challenge. We suggest carpooling if possible. If you can’t find a spot in the Four Tree Island lot, an unpaved overflow parking lot is available to anyone, located beyond the swimming pool on the right.

It’s an 8-minute walk back to Four Tree Island, so maybe drop off any passengers and gear before parking. NHARL has reserved the space at Four Tree Island for the day, so come early and help set up, or stay late and enjoy the ocean.

This is a free event, but donations to NHARL are welcome.

Sun, Aug 24, 2025 – Vegan Meetup

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NHARL will have our next vegan meetup on Sunday, August 24 at Bonfire Coffee Bar (58 High Street) in Somersworth, NH. 

Bonfire is a new business, offering a welcoming space and strong focus on vegan-friendly options, including plant-based milks and locally made vegan baked goods.

Drop by any time between 10:00 and 2:00 to indulge and visit with old and new friends!

Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need to be vegan to come along. Just keep in mind that we’ll be enjoying delicious plant-based foods together!

Sat, Aug 23, 2025 – Bark in the Park

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On Sat., August 23, NHARL will have a tent at the Bark in the Park Festival to be held at Rollins Park in Concord, NH from 10 am to 3 pm.

The event is advertised as a fun, carnival-style celebration of community, arts, music, makers, NH businesses, food, and of course, dogs.

We have not yet chosen our theme but are leaning toward compassion for all animals (i.e., not just dogs).

If you’d like to help in our tent for some of the event, send email to info@nhanimalrights.org. 

Sat, Jun 28, 2025 – RainbowPalooza

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Rainbowpalooza is the world’s first pride and vegfest — a free event organized by VINE Sanctuary, an LGBTQ+ led animal sanctuary in Springfield, VT.

NHARL will have a tent at the event, which takes place Sat., June 28, 12:00 to 5:00pm, at 21 Fairground Road, Springfield, VT.

There will be free vegan food, speakers, music, activities for kids, and a surprise special guest!

We’re looking for one or two outgoing volunteers to help share information about our programs and campaigns and invite people to join our mailing list.

Want to help? Drop us an email at nhanimalrights.org.