AUGUST 1

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

DOG DAYS ACTIVITIES

Eagle Square

Pope Memorial SPCA will be set up in Eagle Square from 5:30-7:30 pm with info about the shelter and a spot to drop off donations! For more info on their donation wish list, click here.

Phenix Ave

Darbster Rescue will be set up in Phenix Ave (the alleyway next to Candletree Soy Candles) with information about their organization and adoptable puppies to pet from 5:30-7:30 pm.

FREE YOGA

State House Lawn

A community class hosted by Tina Poirer and 2 Home Fitness from 5:30–6:30 pm.

LIVE MUSIC

City Plaza

Dance party with DJ Nazzy from 5:30-8:00 pm!

Bicentennial Square

Live music with the Wandering Souls Band from 6-8 pm.

Eagle Square

Live music with Willy Chase from NH Music Collective from 5:30-7:30 pm.

OUTDOOR MOVIE

The Goonies with Red River Theatres in Eagle Square at 8 pm.

Please consult our list of dog-friendly businesses before bringing your dog!

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CONCORD BUSINESSES

CONCORD FOOD CO-OP

24 S Main St, Concord

Come by for a burger, steak and cheese or hot dog at their First Friday ‘Dog Days of Summer’ evening event in our parking lot! There will be live music, local vendor tables, as well as delicious desserts from the bakery! Plus, feel free to shop in our store until 8 pm.

FATHER DAUGHTER CUSTOMS

154 N Main St, Concord

Spin our prize wheel for a chance to win a $25 or less gift! (Includes custom made/printed: 20oz tumbler, hat, puzzle, shot glass, bottle opener, 11oz coffee mug, keychain, socks, license plate, or phone case).

FIREFLY CRYSTAL & TAROT

146 N. Main St. Concord

25% off all readings and gift cards, and $15 Tarot Card necklace and earring sets (usually $20 each), while supplies last, from 4-8 pm.

GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE

45 S. Main St, Concord

Open until 8 pm for First Friday!

GONDWANA & DIVINE

13 N. Main St, Concord

Open until 7 pm for First Friday.

GRANITE STATE CANDY SHOPPE

13 Warren St, Concord

Make sure to visit Granite State Candy Shoppe for Buy One, Get One Free Ice Cream from 4pm-8pm. during First Friday! Enjoy your favorite creamy flavors with loved ones for a delightful evening!

HOMEBODY

134 N Main St, Concord

Stop by Homebody from 4-8 pm for 20% off our pet collection, plus a "doggie" bag for your pup!

LILISE DESIGNER RESALE

7 N. Main St. Concord

20% off for all consignors on file, and all jewelry 15% off!

THE MCAULIFFE-SHEPARD DISCOVERY CENTER

Stay tuned for details on their Super Stellar Friday series.

NORDIC NOTES & NOTIONS

3 N. Main St, Concord

Open until 8 pm for First Friday.

PENUMBRA

10 N State St, Concord

Open until 8 pm for First Friday.

SOUR JOE’S PIZZERIA

5 Pleasant St Ext, Concord

Open until 8 pm for First Friday.

SUE’S KIMBAP HOUSE

16 S. Main St, Concord

Open late for First Friday until 8 pm.

TOTALLY TEA + COFFEE

2 Capital Plaza, Concord

Gayme Night w/ ACLU from 4p-7p. $5 event fee (includes drink).

VIKING HOUSE

19 N. Main St, Concord

Open until 8 pm for First Friday.

ARTS & CULTURE

ARTS ALLEY

20 S Main St, Concord

OPENING DAY CELEBRATION! Enjoy live music from The Wolff Sisters in The Courtyard from 5:30-7:30 pm, free to attend. Their rooftop bar will also officially be opening from 4-10 pm.

CONCORD MAKERSPACE

197 N. Main St Unit 4, Boscawen

Open House with hands-on demonstrations in woodworking, laser cutting, and 3D printing from 6-8 pm.

DIY CRAFT & THRIFT

46 N Main St, Concord

Open until 8 pm with indoor artist market.

GO NATIVE GALLERY

23 N. Main St, Concord

Open for First Friday from 4-8 pm.

KIMBALL JENKINS

266 N. Main St, Concord

5:00-8:00 PM: ON/OFF THE WALL, our newest exhibition with PILLAR Gallery + Projects, on view in our Mansion (free to attend!)

5:30 PM-6:00 PM: Curator Talk with Fallon Rae, one of the visionary minds behind ON/OFF THE WALL, the groundbreaking printmaking exhibition currently on view at Kimball Jenkins.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Make a Mini Print with Mary Mead. This workshop is free to attend and all materials will be provided!

Looking for more opportunities to dive into the world of printmaking? Join us Saturday, August 2 for a special Artist Talk with ON/OFF the Wall artist Andrew Heath and enjoy another FREE printmaking workshop!

LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN

36 N. Main St, Concord

Stop by the gallery until 8 pm!

FIRST FRIDAY “AFTER DARK”

Other events in Concord after 8 pm.

LOCATION TBA

Stay tuned for details…