If you’re looking for some exotic flavors, or are an admirer of sushi, sashimi, chicken teriyaki or egg rolls, here a few suggestions of places you should try around town:
Read MoreThe new center is open year round and it is home for the department’s numerous youth camps during the summer months. Adults can also use the Center as well through drop-in sports and exercise classes, or by signing up for one of Concord Parks and Rec’s adult programs, which have included foreign languages, art, music, cooking, yoga, fitness, and more. Many of the Center’s amenities are open to residents of the greater Concord area; you do not need to live in Concord to take advantage of its offerings.
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The temperatures are falling and so is the snow… so wax your skis and head to the slopes around Concord, NH. Cross-country ski trails will soon be open to the public. With so many Nordic and alpine ski areas you could call Concord the skiing capital.
Read MoreToday the Pierce Homestead still keeps watch over the old 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike, surrounded by open fields and forests. The spot is not unlike the world that formed young Franklin.
Read MoreMusic is always a big part of life here. Local, national or international musicians come to local music venues for unique performances. If you don’t want to miss one note, here are the music venues to check out:
Read MoreA new skate house is open in Concord NH’s White Park. Unlike the 1950’s skate house, this year-round recreational building will be bright, open and offer all kinds of uses. It will not only be used as winter skate center (with skate rentals and a snack bar/kitchenette), but will offer indoor and outdoor spaces to host community events.
Read MoreYou know when you’re walking down Main Street and see that person you see all the time, but you don’t *actually* know them… but they’re always smiling and waving at you anyway? If you’re from Concord, you probably know a lot of people in this category.
Read MoreThe Capitol Center hosts movie presentations and panel discussions, inviting directors, actors and commentators to get together and discuss film making.
Read MoreOn Friday, December 7th, Downtown Concord stays up late for Midnight Merriment. Main Street will be lit up with twinkling lights and the air filled with the songs of carolers. Stores will offer hard-to-beat specials with great food and drink. It is a great way to get your shopping done and get into a festive spirit.
Read MoreRed River offers an excellent variety of films from documentaries to fiction, drama to animated film and it reaches all audiences
Read MoreThe SNOB (Somewhat North of Boston) Film Festival showcases and supports independent filmmaking. It brings films to Concord, NH, that local audiences might not otherwise see.
Read MoreConcord is a great city to live in, so it’s not surprising that a few ghosts might also stick around. There’s tales of them walking, moving things out of place and drinking what’s left of our margaritas. If you want to reach out to them this Halloween, here are are some of the most haunted places around town:
Read MoreNH real estate investment firm Elm Grove acquired 4 brick buildings on Pleasant Street and South State St. in Concord, NH in 2018. The are completely transforming the more than 45,000 sq. ft. total into cool rental apartments and retail space.
Read MoreThe McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center honors the legacies of two New Hampshire heroes and is a place for visitors to explore, discover, and be inspired. As the only air and space science center in New England it welcomes all ages to have fun while learning about the universe in which we live.
Read MoreAnd Concord’s newest pieces sure have! Some have been big hits – like “American Dog” by Dale Rogers on the corner of N. Main and Centre St. But everyone loves dogs. That one is easy. Plus, that particular doggo is quite well known. Some have been harder for folks to figure out than others. Check out the new piece on the corner of North Main and Capitol Streets called “Taper Deco” by Rob Lorenson, and tell me if you think it’s a “C” for Concord, a doughnut, a portal to another dimension ala “Stargate” … or maybe you see something entirely different?
Read MoreNew Hampshire’s foliage season runs roughly from late-September to mid-October, but this varies widely depending on weather, topography and geography. Just before the season begins, a sneak preview of fall can be found as swamp maples surrounding some ponds and lakes may turn a fiery red, and the deciduous trees of northern New Hampshire may have already begun their transformation. Indigenous Peoples' Day Weekend is often the focal point of fall foliage excursions, but the White Mountains can present earlier colors.
Read MoreDid you know that New Hampshire’s state fruit is the pumpkin? As New Hampshire’s Capital City, Concord is the perfect place to harvest this fall staple.
The air is starting to feel cool and the leaves in some parts of New Hampshire are already showing a hint that fall is on its’ way. While some have had their fill of hot summer days, the approaching fall foliage season provides a reason to get outside and experience New Hampshire’s fall colors and the long dry summer promises a vibrant show.
Read More12-Year making his own chalked paint in Concord
Read MoreA National Historic Landmark since 1933, Canterbury Shaker Village is s a non-profit, preserving the sense of community it was built upon. Its mission relies on preserving the Village as a place for learning, reflection and renewal of the human spirit through the eyes of the Shakers.
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