Good morning, Nashua.

This weekend brings diverse holiday events in the area with festive fairs, craft markets, and family activities from today through Sunday.

Key events include the Christmas Tree Jubilee Fundraiser at Liberty House at 10 a.m. and the Holiday Fair at Lafayette Club on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Speedway Children's Charities in Manchester is donating $155,600 in grants to 43 groups to help children who are homeless, hungry, orphaned, and vulnerable to trafficking this holiday season (with funds raised through year-round events).

A probe continues into a 6-alarm fire at a three-story apartment building that once housed 21 people and left 24 homeless while yellow tape surrounds the site.

Road conditions in Nashua remained slippery Wednesday after a snowstorm; state police reported over 75 crashes and more than 100 off-road incidents while plow trucks cleared roads + enforced parking bans as drivers were urged to plan extra travel time.

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, four artists from the Nashua Area Artists Association will host a reception at Sandy Cleary Community Art Gallery at the Nashua Center for the Arts on Main Street — offering art for purchase and a chance for early holiday gifts.

The winter rotation runs until March.

An Iraqi artist is brightening local streets with vibrant murals while local organizers will track the full journey of a Toys for Tots donation + from drop-off to tree planting.

A $100,000 lottery ticket sold via the NH iLottery app won in Tuesday night's Tri-State Gimme 5 drawing in New Hampshire, officials said.

The ticket matched all five winning numbers in a game played across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

Verani Realty is giving away $12,000 to local charities via its 12 Days of Giving (holiday initiative), as 12 offices donate $1,000 each and announce a charity daily until Dec.

12. The company invites community members to drop off unwrapped toys at its Manchester studios this Friday at 5 a.m.

Nashua Annual Holiday Fair

11 AM – 4 PM — Lafayette Club — Free entry — Experience festive fun and find great gifts at Nashua's 10th Annual Holiday Fair.

Photos with Santa for Charity

9-11 a.m. — Keller Williams Gateway Realty — Free photos — Grab a festive picture with Santa while supporting Operation Delta Dog.

Ugly Sweater 5K

9 AM – 3 PM — Backyard Brewery and Kitchen — 21+ event — Celebrate the holidays with a fun run supporting local animal rescues while sporting your ugliest sweater.

Holly Jolly Craft Fair

9 AM – 3 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua — Free admission — Shop unique American-made holiday gifts from over 75 artisans.

Holiday & Pet Resin Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — All supplies included — Create personalized resin art while enjoying a festive atmosphere.