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What's happening in Rye this weekend?

Rye has 97 upcoming events, 3 of them this weekend (Jul 10–Jul 12). Highlights include Story Time at Children's Garden; AV Testing at Community Meeting Room; Mahjong for Beginners at Community Meeting Room.

Updated July 10, 2026 · refreshed every morning

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Story Time

Friday, July 10 · 10:30 AM

Children's Garden

Story Time meets at 10:30am on Fridays in the Community Meeting Room. All ages are welcome! Our Summer Reading Program is proudly sponsored…

Community

AV Testing

Friday, July 10 · 12:00 PM

Community Meeting Room

Lauren will be testing AV materials (DVD's and CD's) to make sure they aren't scratched or damaged.

Mahjong for Beginners
Community

Mahjong for Beginners

Saturday, July 11 · 12:00 PM

Community Meeting Room

With its mix of strategy, skill, luck, and lively social interaction, Mahjong (or Mah Jongg) is sweeping the nation and capturing new…

Playtime Party
Community

Playtime Party

Monday, July 13 · 10:30 AM

Community Meeting Room

For ages 18 months through Pre-K. Come join us every Monday morning for playtime! We’ll have sensory bins, toys and games, and stories for…

Coloring Club
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Coloring Club

Monday, July 13 · 11:00 AM

New Hampshire Room

Join us for some coloring on Mondays at 11 AM (in NH Room) and release some stress!

Mahjong for Experienced Players
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Mahjong for Experienced Players

Tuesday, July 14 · 10:00 AM

Community Meeting Room

This is free class for experienced players of American Mahjong. Bring your own cards. We have 1 playing set in-house. Please bring a set,…

Community

Hammer Dyeing with Flowers

Tuesday, July 14 · 3:00 PM

Community Meeting Room

Customize clothing or fabric by hammering flowers onto it! A limited number of tote bags will be provided on a first come, first served…

Transatlantic Cable Lands in Rye!
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Transatlantic Cable Lands in Rye!

Wednesday, July 15 · All Day

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In 1874, the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable between the United States and Europe was completed. It ran from Ireland to Rye…

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  • Seacoast Science Center — Marine exhibits, touch tanks, and naturalist-led programs at Odiorne Point State Park.