OCTOBER 2
OKTOBERFEST
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
FREE KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
City Plaza, 4-7 pm
Sponsored by Concord Pediatrics
Make your own “fuzzy pumpkin” out of yarn and recycled materials!
CONCORD ARTS MARKET
Eagle Square, 4-8 pm
Shop from 12 local artists in Eagle Square! Artist line-up: JLiv Inspirations Art, Joe's Artisan Bread, Emerson St. Pottery, Sharp Creations + Hippie Chicks Creations, Hlemrick design, Newman Art Studio, Pam Urda of Artified Relics, Simple Chaos, Danbury Woodworking LLC
FREE BELLY DANCING CLASS
State House Lawn, 5:30-6:30 pm
Wanna shimmy away the stress after the long work week? Come to the State House lawn for a free 60-minute belly dance class with Fairuza Dawn courtesy of Concord’s newest local business Art Around Town! Class begins at 5:30 pm but come and go as you please! Wear comfy clothes. Coin belts, fun music, and lots of sass provided. Q&A at 6:30 pm. To learn more, click here.
KP SPARKLES
Capitol St., 4-8 pm
Spooky-themed glitter tattoos for sale for all ages.
WICKED WITCHES OF THE LAKES REGION DANCE PERFORMANCE
City Plaza - 6 pm
The Wicked Witches of the Lakes Region are back at First Friday this year! Enjoy a live dance performance from the spookiest witches around.
STEM VAN
Capitol St.
Explore the fun of STEM with the Girl Scouts!
S.C.A.R.E. NH
City Plaza
S.C.A.R.E. believes every little ghost and goblin deserves to experience the magic & mayhem of Halloween regardless of a family’s finances.
FOOD TRUCKS
Capitol St.
Whipped coffee, brookie sundae, boba lemonade, and more!
Capitol St.
Smash burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and more!
Bicentennial Square
A food truck specializing in a handcrafted sausage-centric menu.
MUSIC
City Plaza - 4:00-5:45 pm
Heather Smith & The Constants showcases Heather’s Detroit-born Americana lyrics and soulful, Appalachian-flavored vocals in a live experience that takes the audience on a journey of alternative country, traditional folk, modern blues and poetic storytelling.
City Plaza - 6:15-8:00 pm
Robin Gaming are the ultimate otaku rock live band! They play songs about anime, video games and Japanese culture. Their line-up includes singer/bassist Isley, guitarist Ryan, lead guitarist Isaac, and drummer Forrest.
Bicentennial Square - 4:00-5:45 pm
Concord based. Veteran singer songwriter Lucas Gallo joins forces with three of Concord's most prolific musicians (Freeland Hubbard, Curtis Marden, Eric Reingold) to create an original folk-funk-rock soundscape of tasty jams.
Bicentennial Square - 6:15-8:00 pm
Concord based. Four best friends / experienced musicians join forces to bring Concord a funk, rock, and jam experience that can't be rivaled. Focus on original songs of a variety of genres and over 20 years of playing experience.
OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION
in Bicentennial Square
A food truck specializing in a handcrafted sausage-centric menu.
LUCAS GALLO AND THE GUISE - 4:00-5:45 pm
Concord based. Veteran singer songwriter Lucas Gallo joins forces with three of Concord's most prolific musicians (Freeland Hubbard, Curtis Marden, Eric Reingold) to create an original folk-funk-rock soundscape of tasty jams.
UP - 6:15-8:00 pm
Concord based. Four best friends / experienced musicians join forces to bring Concord a funk, rock, and jam experience that can't be rivaled. Focus on original songs of a variety of genres and over 20 years of playing experience.
A special Oktoberfest party at their outdoor beer garden in Bicentennial Sq! They will be selling Oktoberfest themed beer including Jack Abby. Plus, stop by to join their stein-holding competition!
WINE ON MAIN
Free in-store wine tasting from 5-7 pm.
BROTHERS’ CORTADO
Open late & serving outside!
GRANITE STATE CANDY SHOPPE
BOGO ice cream serving outside!
VIKING HOUSE
Open until 8 pm with 10% OFF all food items.
CONCORD BUSINESSES
57 N Main St. Suite 104
20% off all candles from 4-8 pm.
20 S Main St.
Join the fun on Friday, October 2nd with food and drinks from the Rose & Rye diner and chill vibes all evening long!
3-5 Bicentennial Sq.
Open late & serving outside!
CONCORD COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL
23 Wall St.
Fall Faculty Showcase at 7 pm.
45 S Main St.
Bring your own listening device and headphones and enjoy quality Audiobook 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
German food all day long from 10 am to pm. Running Gnomie-tober, a daily art prompt through the month of October. Post your art by tagging us on socials AND bring in your art to be displayed in the cafe and receive $2.00 off any drink.
13 Warren St.
BOGO ice cream every month for First Friday!
134 N Main St.
20% of drink mixes from 4-8 pm.
7 N Main St.
Their first ever bag sale! $20 to fill a bag in the basement of LDR. They will also have their usual First Friday consignor sale: 20% off for anyone who sells their items with them. Sales run from 4-8 pm.
MCAULIFFE-SHEPARD DISCOVERY CENTER
2 Institute Dr.
Super Stellar Friday: The Path to Commercial Fusion Energy at 6:30 pm.
NH CLIMBING & FITNESS
10 Langdon Ave
Special Discounts for FF!
3 N Main St.
Open until 8 pm with 10% OFF all craft kits.
6 Bicentennial Sq
Beer garden in Bicentennial Square and live music inside at 9 pm! 21+ Stein-holding contest!
10 N State St.
Tiny Terrariums! Drop in anytime 4 - 8 to make a miniature closed terrarium, $20.
100 N Main St.
Taproom Takeover with Basement Beer Brewing, serving BEER!
19 N Main St.
Open until 8 pm with 10% OFF all food items.
31A S Main St.
First 10 customers will get a free Halloween tote bag!
9 N. Main St, Concord
Stop by for a FREE wine tasting from 5-7 pm. Rodney from M.S. Walker is back with new wines perfect for fall. No reservations needed- just walk in!