AUGUST 7
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
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FOOD TRUCKS
Capitol St.
Smash burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and more!
Capitol St.
A food truck specializing in a handcrafted sausage-centric menu.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
FREE KIDS’ ACTIVITY
City Plaza - 4-7 pm
Sponsored by Concord Pediatrics
“Dog print” face painting and coloring pages for kids! There will also be a free raffle to win a set of four dog-themed books!
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE
Eagle Square - 8 pm
Free outdoor movie with Red River Theatres! This year’s movie is The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. PG-13. 2h 23m.
POP-UP JOY: FREE MOVIE CONCESSIONS
Eagle Square - 7:30-8:30 pm
Free Concessions sponsored by St. Mary’s Bank! 7:30-8:30 pm in Eagle Square before the outdoor movie with Red River Theatres.
POP-UP JOY: FREE ICE CREAM
Social Club Creamery - 4-6 pm
Enjoy a free scoop of ice cream thanks to Breezeline at Social Club Creamery from 4 to 6 pm! Social Club Creamery will be open for regular hours until 9 pm, but this special ends at 6 pm.
POP-UP MINI CONCORD ARTS MARKET
Capitol St, 4:00-8:00 pm
Scroll below or click here to see complete list of artists.
FREE LEMONADE STAND
City Plaza
Enjoy a free lemonade, provided by the Concord YMCA on City Plaza.
ART AROUND TOWN
State House Lawn
Come create at the imagination station with Art Around Town! Free crafting station for kids and adults.
MUSIC
NO COPAY
City Plaza - 4:00-8:00 pm
Last Minute Schedule change!
Bicentennial Square - 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Concord based. The Rebel Collective is a N.E. pub rock band playing traditional Irish & Scottish and original songs.
Bicentennial Square - 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Concord based. Eclectic innovative blend or Folk, Blues, Rock, World and Contemporary Acoustic guitar with soulful vocals and artistic fingerstyle flare. With solo and full band performances around the country!
New! Penuche’s Beer Garden will be open in Bicentennial Square!
DOG-FRIENDLY FUN
PET PORTRAITS
State House Lawn
Pet portraits by Hannah Joy for a suggested donation of $20! Located at the Art Around Town table.
MEET NHPR WITH YOUR DOG
State House Lawn
Come meet the staff from NHPR! Dog bowls and pet bandanas available via donation.
DOG-FRIENDLY 603
State House Lawn
Meet Dog Friendly 603 and enjoy a carnival-style dog-themed game, a photo opportunity with their “We Love Dogs” sign, and fun with their mascot! Don’t forget to enter their raffle to win a basket filled with dog toys and goodies!
POPE MEMORIAL SPCA
State House Lawn
Kids tattoos and coloring pages. Plus, you might even be able to meet a shelter pup!
BRUTUS BONE BROTH
State House Lawn
Take home dog treats and broth flavors for your pup to try!
WOOFIES OF CONCORD MANCHESTER
Capitol St.
Free Main/Pedis (nail trims) for dogs. Other services available for purchase.
DARBSTER DOG
Next to Candletree Soy Candles
Shop dog toys, tees, accessories, etc. to benefit Darbster Rescue. Plus, you might even be able to meet a shelter pup!
Please consult our list of dog-friendly businesses before bringing your dog!
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57 N Main St. Suite 104
Clothing Swap: open until 8 pm!
20 S Main St.
Live music with Low Lily! Kick off the weekend with live music in the Arts Alley courtyard every Friday during the Sam Adams Summer Concert Series. Outdoor performances, lawn games, and drinks from the Rose & Rye Diner.
44 N Main St.
Shop dog toys, tees, accessories, etc. to benefit Darbster Rescue. Plus, you might even be able to meet a shelter pup!
231 S Main St.
Live music from Hometown Eulogy & Regals at 6 pm. Free show.
132 1/2 N Main St
20% off (almost) everything in the shop 4-8 pm. NEW!! Just in time for The Dog Days of Summer-Val G's dog collars!! Limited Edition styles and sizes, so get yours before it's gone!!
45 S Main St.
Bring your own listening device and headphones and enjoy quality Audibook Listening Time while you shop, craft, or relax in the bookstore. 4-8 pm every First Friday of the month.
254 N State St. Unit H
Make Your Own Solar Mason Jar Lantern workshop — a cozy, hands-on afternoon welcoming spring back into the woodland. 2-2.5 hour guided experience. $25 per ticket.
13 Warren St.
BOGO ice cream every month for First Friday with a scooping tent outside and inside the store!
134 N Main St.
15% off Pet Apparel & FREE Doggie Treat Bar.
266 N Main St.
Join the final concert of Kimball Jenkin’s Summer Songs Series from 5-7 pm. This series is a partnership with Mr. Aaron and geared towards kids and families. Their gallery will be open until 8 pm with their newest exhibition Art & Poetry: Dwelling. They will also have a Pottery Date night from 7-9 pm. Registration required.
36 N Main St.
Open late until 7 pm for First Friday!
MCAULIFFE-SHEPARD DISCOVERY CENTER
Super Stellar Friday: Telescopes As Time Machines at 6:30 pm! On the 1st Friday of the month, enjoy an evening exploring science with Discovery Center educators and special guest speakers through live programs, planetarium shows, and sky viewing with the NH Astronomical Society.
3 N Main St.
Open until 8 pm, 15% off anything with a dog, and dog treats for the pups!
16 Bicentennial Sq.
Beer Garden in Bicentennial Square and live music inside at 9 pm! 21+
10 N State St.
20% off all pet safe plants from 4-8!
138 N Main St.
Open until 9 pm!
5 Pleasant St. Ext.
Open until 8 pm!
19 N Main St.
Open until 8 pm, 15% off anything with a dog, and dog treats for the pups!
9 N. Main St, Concord
Courtney from Bay State is coming with 4 brand new wines from around the world. Visit anytime between 5 and 7 pm to try them- no reservations required. Plus, they are donating 10% of the night's profits to Pope Memorial SPCA.
CONCORD BUSINESSES
CONCORD ARTS MARKET
I make sewn tote bags, wallets, keychains, knitting/crochet project bags, and boxy bags, as well as sewn and cardstock bookmarks and stickers.
Nature-inspired layered wood artwork and handcrafted home décor that celebrates the beauty of wood itself.
Whimsical artwork featuring fairies, flowers, fashionable critters and folklore. Annabelle is an illustrator with a focus on art inspired by her beloved New England habitat and themes of whimsy, adventure, folklore, and the feeling of home.
HIPPIE CHICKS CREATIONS
Handmade Natural Stone Jewelry
JLIV INSPIRATIONS ART
Collage Art - Feminine, Empowering, and Sometimes Irreverent
Kelly Danner Photography creates fine‑art, emotionally driven imagery using painterly light, long exposures, and cinematic composition. My work blends atmosphere, symbolism, and intentional storytelling across coastal environments, architectural subjects, and quiet New England spaces. Each piece is crafted to feel immersive, balanced, and timeless.
SHARP CREATIONS BY WENDY
Crystals and shells as refrigerator magnets, trinket dishes, handmade one-of-a-kind jewelry - all hand-crafted and assembled.
FIRST FRIDAY “AFTER DARK”
Other events in Concord after 8 pm.
TO COME…