Downtown Dover
Calendar of Events

January

First Fridays: Children’s Museum of NH Free Admission 5:30-8:00pm
Through Citizen’s Bank Foundation. www.childrens‑museum.org

Taste of Dover: Dover Main Street hosts more than 20 area restaurants sampling their specialties to raise funds for local projects. Millworks Café, 383 Central Avenue, 6:00-9:30 pm. Call 603-740-6435 for tickets or email dovermainst@ci.dover.nh.us

Books Alive! Saturday, Children’s Books come to life with special visitors and activities. Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. 6 Washington Street. 10 am to 2pm . 603-742-2002 or www.childrens‑museum.org

February

First Fridays: Children’s Museum of NH Free Admission 5:30-8:00pm
Through Citizen’s Bank Foundation.  603-742-2002 or www.childrens‑museum.org

Fat Tuesday- Ticketed event to downtown featuring appetizers and entertainment at participating restaurants. Celebrate the last day before lent in grand style. Contact Kelley’s Row, 603-750-7081 for tickets/information.

Mardi Gras Celebration- Sunday Family Event with Cajun Music, Mask Makin, Beads, Parades & More. Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. 6 Washington Street. 10 am to 2pm . 603-742-2002 or www.childrens‑museum.org

March

St. Patrick’s Day Observance- Dover City Hall-Ancient Order of Hibernians
Call 603-516-6000

April

Red’s Shoe Barn 5 mile Road Race. Saturday,  603-742-1893 or www.redsshoebarm.com

May

Dover Pride. First Saturday- Downtown Clean-Up and planting day. Volunteers rake, sweep, weed, mulch and plant their way across downtown. 7:30 am to noon. Sponsored by Dover Main Street and Laconia Savings Bank. 603-740-6435 or dovermainst@ci.dover.nh.us

Books Alive! Saturday-Childrens Books come to life with special visitors and activities. Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. 6 Washington Street. 10 am to 2pm . 603-742-2002 or www.childrens‑museum.org

June

Dover Dines-June 1-7. Rediscover Dover and all its wonderful restaurants! The perfect week to get together with family and friends for a nice dinner or lunch, or both, at a great price! With most of Dover's tasty and varied restaurants participating you are sure to be treated to a great meal. WeShopDover.com/dines09.html

Farmer’s Market-Wednesdays, Downtown. 2:15-5:30 pm. 603-659-3902 or www.seacoastgrowers.org

July

Cochecho Arts Festival- Fridays- Rotary Pavilion in Henry Law Park
Free Concerts brought to you by the Dover Chamber of Commerce
603-742-218 or www.dovernh.org

Cochecho Arts Festival Children’s Concerts. Tuesdays- Free concerts at 10:00am at the Rotary  Pavilion in Henry Law Park. Brought to you by Dover Area Chamber of Commerce. 603-742-2218 or www.dovernh.org

“Shark In The Park” Thursdays-Noontime concert series at the Rotary Pavilion in Henry Law Park. Brought to you by Dover Area Camber of Commerce Cochecho Arts Festival. 603-742-2218 or www.dovernh.org

Farmer’s Market-Wednesdays, Downtown. 2:15-5:30 pm. 603-659-3902 or www.seacoastgrowers.org

August

Cochecho Arts Festival- Fridays- Rotary Pavilion in Henry Law Park
Free Concerts brought to you by the Dover Chamber of Commerce
603-742-218 or www.dovernh.org

Cochecho Arts Festival Children’s Concerts. Tuesdays- Free concerts at 10:00am at the Rotary  Pavilion in Henry Law Park. Brought to you by Dover Area Chamber of Commerce. 603-742-2218 or www.dovernh.org

“Shark In The Park” Thursdays-Noontime concert series at the Rotary Pavilion in Henry Law Park. Brought to you by Dover Area Camber of Commerce Cochecho Arts Festival. 603-742-2218 or www.dovernh.org

Greek Festival, Saturday/Sunday- Hellenic Center, Long Hill Road. 603-742-7667

Farmer’s Market-Wednesdays, Downtown. 2:15-5:30 pm. 603-659-3902 or www.seacoastgrowers.org

September

Antique Auto Show, Saturday-  Woodman Institute Museum, 182 Central Avenue. 603-742-1038

Farmer’s Market-Wednesdays, Downtown. 2:15-5:30 pm. 603-659-3902 or www.seacoastgrowers.org

October

Apple Harvest Day- First Saturday-Join over 25,000 visitors as we close off Central Avenue for the seacoast’s largest crafts fair. Food, Entertainment, Children’s Activities. Free admission. Sponsored by Dover Area Chamber of Commerce. 603-742-2218 or www.dovernh.org

Octoberfest- Ticketed event to downtown featuring appetizers and entertainment at participating restaurants. Celebrate fall in grand style. Contact Kelley’s Row, 603-750-7081 for tickets/information.

Zombie Walk. Saturday- Costumed Horrible’s Parade down Central Avenue. Brought to you by Nellie Woe’s Comics N’ Such. 603-750-0057 or www.nelliewoe.com

Farmer’s Market-Wednesdays, Downtown. 2:15-5:30 pm. 603-659-3902 or www.seacoastgrowers.org

November

Books Alive! Saturday-Children’s Books come  to life with special visitors and activities. Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. 6 Washington Street. 10 am to 2pm . 603-742-2002 or www.childrens-museum.org

Holiday Parade. Saturday after Thanksgiving- Enjoy one of the Seacoast’s largest parades with floats, bands, marching and equestrian units, and a visit from the jolly old man himself! Central Avenue, 2:45 pm. Sponsored by Dover Lodge of Elks. 603-742-1742

December

Tree Lighting, First Saturday- Henry Law Park. 5:00pm. Sponsored by Dover Recreation Department. 603-516-6410 or www.ci.dover.nh.org

Holiday Readings & Visits With Santa (No Charge), Breakfast With Santa & Cookie Decorating are fee based events. Saturdays- Sponsored by Dover Main Street, 603-740-6435 or www.dovermainstreet.org

Ice Crystals-Great Bay Figure Skating Club Holiday Show Saturday - Dover Ice Arena, Portland Avenue. 603-749-5899

New Years Eve Gala- 31st, Family Oriented Celebration with several early “countdowns” including glitter ball, balloons, confetti, hats, and ginger ale toast. 10:00 am to 3:00pm, Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, 603-742-2002 or www.childrens‑museum.org