May 2
PETALS & PEDALS
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
FREE YOGA
State House Lawn
A community class hosted by Tina Poirer and 2 Home Fitness from 5:30–6:30 pm.
POP-UP JOY
Pop-Up Joy from Shed Events – Back again this year, gifting free floral bouquets around town—just because! Limited supply, so keep an eye out!
LIVE MUSIC
City Plaza
Live music from Ryan Williamson of NH Music Collective!
Bicentennial Square
The Wandering Souls Band will be performing from 6-8 pm.
Capitol St.
A juried, outdoor market featuring artisan crafts and fine art in Concord, NH. 4-8 pm.
TREE TOUR OF DOWNTOWN CONCORD
City Plaza
This free guided walking tour, led by Stacey Brown (City Councilor for Ward 5 in Concord), invites you to explore the rich variety of trees that line our streets, parks, and public spaces. Meet at the arch on City Plaza in front of the State House at 4:30 pm.
COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE
Meet by the State House at the corner of N. Main St. & Park St.
Join the Friends of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail and Central New Hampshire Bicycle Coalition for a 5 mile urban ride featuring 4 stops, a couple of bicycle shortcuts, a visit to the Merrimack River Greenway Trailhead, and a short ride on Loudon Rd to see why bike advocates are working to get a multiuse path built under I-93. Plan on about 30 minutes of bike riding and 45 minute total travel time. The group will depart from the State House at 5:00 PM.
CONCORD BUSINESSES
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 4-8pm.
7 N. Main St, Concord
20% off coats & jackets. And on every First Friday, consignors on file get 20% off!
THE MCAULIFFE-SHEPARD DISCOVERY CENTER
2 Institute Dr., Concord
Super Stellar Friday Series: “Crafting Imagination, One Layer at a Time: All About 3D Printing” with Jeff Leblanc, Co-Owner of Windy Ridge Makers from 6:30-9:30 pm.
S. Main St, Concord (near BNH Stage)
Live demos, coffee professionals from all over the Northeast, a Latte Art Throwdown, vendors, local bites, and more! Free Community Market May 2 from 10 am - 8 pm and May 3 from 8 am - 8 pm. Presented by Revelstoke Coffee & Wayfayer Coffee Roasters.
16 S. Main St, Concord
They will be set up outside of BNH Stage for the NE Coffee Festival until 8 pm for dine-in or take-out.
9 N. Main St, Concord
Wine on Main will be hosting a FREE wine tasting from 5-7 pm! Emily from Vinilandia will be here with delicious wines from around the world inspired by the "Pedals and Petals" theme. Expect tasty wines, fun labels, and a springtime celebration.
21 Warren St, Concord
Open Mic Jam Night: spoken word and acoustic open mic from 6-8 pm. $5 per person, free for performers. Sign-ups open day of at noon. Please message @WitchlightOracle on Facebook/Instagram or email witchlightoracle@gmail.com to sign up.
ARTS & CULTURE
4 Park St (alleyway), Concord
Special Hours for First Friday from 4-8 pm featuring artists: Talia Dinger, Amy Moffett, Brenda Wilbert, Matthew McCain, Rosie Wolf Williams, and Benjamin Archibald.
23 N. Main St, Concord
Open for First Friday from 4-8 pm.
266 N. Main St, Concord
Open for First Friday “After Dark!” See below for details.
205 N State St, Concord
Sanctuary of the Unquiet exhibit is an interactive artist residency by Hannah Cole Dahar from 5-8 pm.
197 N. Main St Unit 4, Boscawen
Open House with hands-on demonstrations in woodworking, laser cutting, and 3D printing from 6-8 pm.
FIRST FRIDAY “AFTER DARK”
Other events in Concord after 8 pm.
266 N. Main St, Concord
Make & Take Fridays from 7-9 pm! They will be hosting a series of fun art workshops, including paint & sip, drink & draw, botanical arts & carafes, and open studio! All workshops (except Open Studio) are $50/person, 21+ and BYOB.