NOVEMBER 7
CONCORD ART WALK
We’re excited to announce that this November’s First Friday theme is Concord Art Walk! This year, we’re adding a free trolley to help attendees travel between stops with ease. A map of all locations and trolley stops will be provided prior to the event.
Please use this registration if you are a gallery, business, or non-profit that wants to be a stop on the Art Walk. There is no cost to participate.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
LIVE MUSIC
City Plaza
Live music from NH Music Collective. Musician TBD.
Bicentennial Square
The Wandering Souls Band will be performing from 6-8 pm.
Explore the art of downtown Concord, NH at the 3rd Annual Concord Art Walk! Enjoy this self-guided tour of art destinations right here in our vibrant community!
Stay tuned for information about the free trolley and map details!
1. Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce (49 S Main St., Suite #104, Concord, NH 03301) - NH Furniture Masters Exhibit Opening Reception 5:00-7:00 Snacks and Beverages.
2. League of NH Craftsmen Headquarters (49 S Main St., #100, Concord, NH 03301) - The exhibition gallery at 49 South Main Street will be celebrating the opening of the 2025 Capstone Exhibition for the Craft Apprentice Program, a joint venture between the League of NH Craftsmen and the Maine Crafts Association. An interactive rug hooking demonstration will take place during the opening, and light refreshments will be served. The exhibition "Inspirations, Opportunities, Influence: Making a Life in Craft" will also be on view. Both exhibitions continue through December 5th.
3. Arts Plus Inc. (28 S Main St, Concord, NH 03301) - Open until 8 pm in their new location!
4. Arts Alley (20 S. Main St., Concord, NH 03301) - Free to attend! Rose & Rye will be open for light snacks and refreshments available for purchase.
5. Wine on Main (9 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301) - FREE Wine Tasting from 5-7 pm. Andrea Stetson will also be there with original artwork on display and for sale.
6. Viking House (19 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301) - Local watercolor artist, Bobbie Herron, will be painting in the shop and letting people try their hand at watercolor painting!
7. Go Native Gallery (23 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301) - Gallery will be open late.
8. Pompanoosuc Mills (38 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301) - The showroom is open 10- 6 on Friday, showing artists local to Concord, including local fiber artist, Helen Fitzgerald. Take a stroll through to look at the art on the walls and the art of woodcraft done by our talented furniture makers. Light refreshments and snacks will be available. You may even meet the creators while perusing!
9. DIY Craft & Thrift (46 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301) - Every First Friday we have even more local artists selling their goods inside our creative reuse shop from 2pm to 8pm! ! Feeling inspired after seeing all the amazing artists? Come try your hand at art yourself, with our huge array of used art supplies.
10. Concord Arts Market (Capitol St., Concord, NH 03301) - Shop from a diverse variety of local independent artists, makers, and creatives! Handmade jewelry, original artwork, handcrafted home decor, and more - it's not too early to start shopping for the holiday season!
11. Glimpse Gallery (Patriot Building Alleyway, 4 Park St. Concord, NH 03301) - TBA.
12. The Eleventh Letter (146 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301) - TBA.
13. Kimball Jenkins (266 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301) - 5:00–8:00 PM: Enjoy viewing our latest exhibition, The Art & Craft of Photography: An Exploration of Analog Photography by Contemporary Artists, in our historic Mansion (free to the public!). 6:00–8:00 PM: Level up your creativity with our dynamic two-hour workshops: - Bellydancing Workshop with Fairuza - Watercolor Bookmark Workshop with Marie Gervacio - Watercolor Maple Leaf Card Workshop with Marty Kelley. Learn more and register in advance for these workshops at www.kimballjenkins.com.
14. Women’s Club of Concord (44 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301) - First Friday Open House & Book Swap: Members and friends are invited to join us for a book swap. Light Refreshments. 5:30-7:30 pm at the Chamberlin House, LCHIP Award Winning Historic House.
15. Concord Makerspace (197 N. Main St Unit 4, Boscawen, NH 03303) - Open House with hands-on demonstrations in woodworking, laser cutting, and 3D printing from 6-8 pm.
45 S. Main St, Concord
Open until 8 pm for First Friday!
13 N. Main St, Concord
Open until 7 pm for First Friday.
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!
7 N. Main St. Concord
Every First Friday, consignors on file get 20%!
THE MCAULIFFE-SHEPARD DISCOVERY CENTER
Stay tuned for details on their Super Stellar Friday series.
3 N. Main St, Concord
Open until 8 pm for First Friday.
10 N State St, Concord
Open until 8 pm for First Friday.
51 S Main St, Concord
Discover the “Art” of Relaxation with Restorative Yoga at 7 pm. With this gentle retorative yoga class, take the opportunity to care for your body and mind! Leave feeling rerfreshed, grounded, and ready to embrace a beautiful evening celebrating all that makes Concord special.
5 Pleasant St Ext, Concord
Open until 8 pm for First Friday.
16 S. Main St, Concord
Open late for First Friday until 8 pm.
19 N. Main St, Concord
Open until 8 pm for First Friday.
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.
CONCORD BUSINESSES
FIRST FRIDAY “AFTER DARK”
Other events in Concord after 8 pm.
LOCATION TBA
Stay tuned for details…