This Weekend's Concord Area Events

Concord NH

02 December, 2021

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CONCORD, NH — Looking for things to do in the Concord area this weekend? Your Concord Patch community calendar is a great way to check out what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around Concord: Featured Event: Treat Lecture: A Conversation with General James Mattis When: Thursday, December 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: New Hampshire Civics, New Hampshire PBS, and the Warren B. Rudman Center at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law present the Willian W. Treat Lecture: A Conversation with General James Mattis: What is the Role of Military in a Democracy? This free online event is open to the ... Learn MoreFeatured Event: Treat Lecture: A Conversation with General James Mattis (Lauren K Terry) Zoom Stretch & Strengthen When: Thursday, December 2nd at 1:30 p.m. Where: GoodLife Programs & Activities What: Instructor: Candy Jackson, CYTDate/Time: Mondays & Thursdays, December 2-30, 1:30 pm – 2:25pm (no class 12/23)Cost: FREE! You must register in advance. Registration is for one month only. For Zoom attendance, and please call or register on our website. A great beginner class!... Learn More Granite VNA: Balance Screenings When: Thursday, December 2nd at 2:30 p.m. Where: GoodLife Programs & Activities What: Instructor: Granite VNADate/Time: Thursday, December 2, 2:30-3:30pmCost/Registration: FREE! Reserve a time for your balance screening by calling (603) 224-4093, ext. 85815. Walk-ins are welcome and will be screened on a first-come, and first-serve basis. ***This event is in-person... Learn More Building Thriving Partnerships between Colleges & Local Government When: Thursday, December 2nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Campus Compact for New HampshireLearn More Raytheon Retirement Seminar When: Thursday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams What: I would like to invite you to a retirement planning virtual presentation exclusively for Raytheon employees hosted by Rise Private Wealth Management. Featured speaker Financial Advisor Kendra Kearney, APMA®, will present "Raytheon Retirement Planning" in which she will review ... Learn More Author Brené Brown, Atlas of the Heart When: Thursday, December 2nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: Gibson's BookstoreWhat: Gibson's Bookstore is pleased to join Random House in inviting you to join #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Brené Brown for a special, one-night-only event to launch Atlas of the Heart on Thursday, December 2, at 8 p.m. ET on Zoom. In Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meanin... Learn More Santa's Christmas When: Friday, December 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Charmingfare Farm What: A horse-drawn ride traveling through a decorated trail to Charmingfare Farm's North Pole. Visit with Santa and his live reindeer. Horse-Drawn Rides Live Animal NativityMrs. Claus' BakerySanta ClausSanta's Live ReindeerTractor TrainCampfireHoliday Gift Barn Package Must B... Learn More Midnight Merriment When: Friday, December 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: North Main Street What: Making a list and checking it twice? It is that time of year! Midnight Merriment is returning to downtown Concord on Friday, December 3 from 5:00 pm until Midnight! Shop until you drop while enjoying the lights and sounds of the holidays and supporting local businesses.  There... Learn More Winter Giftopolis Art Walk When: Friday, December 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: North Main Street What: Winter Giftopolis is the Concord Arts Market's annual holiday shopping event that partners each year with Intown Concord's Midnight Merriment event. Midnight Merriment is an eagerly-awaited, annual shopping night each year where the downtown shops stay open late, and holiday c... Learn More High Street Coffee House & Open Mic on Zoom When: Friday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Boscawen Congregational Church What: Join us on ZOOM at 7:00 PM on the first Friday of every month at Boscawen's 'Virtual' High Street Coffee House & Open Mic event.  Chuck Hall will be the featured performer on December 3.  He will open the evening and paly a short set at the end. The Coffee House welcomes m... Learn More SAT's - Concord High School When: Saturday, December 4th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Concord High School Learn More Santa's Christmas When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Charmingfare Farm What: A horse-drawn ride traveling through a decorated trail to Charmingfare Farm's North Pole. Visit with Santa and his live reindeer. Horse-Drawn RidesLive Animal NativityMrs. Claus' BakerySanta ClausSanta's Live ReindeerTractor TrainCampfireHoliday Gift Barn Package Must B... Learn More Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market When: Saturday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 7 Eagle Square What: Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market every Saturday An enclosed winter market offering local vegetables, meat, raw honey, apples, microgreens, mushrooms, eggs, dairy, jams, maple products, baked goods, granola, dog treats, personal care products, spring transplants and more... Learn More Children Make and Take Holiday Crafts When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Boscawen Public LibraryLearn More Storytime Saturdays When: Saturday, December 4th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Heights Branch Library 14 Canterbury Road, Concord, NH 03301 What: Join us each week for stories, songs, and crafts. Space is limited, so be sure to register at www.concordpubliclibrary.net/registration. Learn More Holiday Arts Market When: Saturday, December 4th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Kimball Jenkins School of Art What: Join the Concord Arts Market for a mini holiday arts market at Kimball Jenkins School of Art on Saturday, Dec. 4th from 12-3pm. We will have 25+ artists to shop from - support your favorite local artists this holiday season! Learn More New England Irish Harp Orchestra & Guests When: Saturday, December 4th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Concord Community Center What: The New England Irish Harp Orchestra returns to give a concert for the Concord Public Library at the Heights Community Center. Please join us for a delightful program of lively music, sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Free concert at 1:30 pm. Registration is required - sp... Learn More Concord, get a Sam's Club Membership & Donate 25% to end Hunger! When: Sunday, December 5th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 304 Sheep Davis Rd What: Hey Concord!Until 12/15/21 you can get a Sam's Club membership, or upgrade your existing one, AND have 25% of the cost go to to Action Against Hunger.In addition, you will be gifted your choice of a Member's Mark™ Take 'N Bake Pizza or a Member's Mark™ Seasoned Rotisserie Chic... Learn More Zoom Stretch & Strengthen When: Monday, December 6th at 1:30 p.m. Where: GoodLife Programs & Activities What: Instructor: Candy Jackson, CYT Date/Time: Mondays & Thursdays, December 2-30, 1:30 pm – 2:25pm (no class 12/23) Cost: FREE! You must register in advance. Registration is for one month only. For Zoom attendance, please call or register on our website. A great beginner class... Learn More Gibson's Book Club reads The Inquisitor's tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog When: Monday, December 6th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Gibson's Bookstore What: Book club, in-store, in-person This month Gibson's Book Club is reading The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog, by Adam Gidwitz. We will not be sharing food or beverages. We're also sticking to a one hour time limit, and will be clearing the s... Learn More School Board meeting - Concord School District When: Monday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Concord School DistrictLearn More Zoom Gentle Chair Yoga- Tuesday When: Tuesday, December 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: GoodLife Programs & Activities What: Instructor: Tom Sherman, CYT Date/Time: Tuesdays, December 7-28, 9-9:45am Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register in advance for in-person attendance. Registration is for one month only. For Zoom attendance, please call or register on our website. Older adults and seniors o... Learn More Music and Movement When: Tuesday, December 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Concord Public Library What: Join us the second Thursday of the month to wiggle, waggle, and giggle in this fun music and movement program for preschoolers and their caregivers. Space is limited. Be sure to register at www.concordpubliclibrary.net/registration. Learn More JLM - Boscawen Public Library When: Tuesday, December 7th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Boscawen Public LibraryLearn More Emoji-Mania When: Tuesday, December 7th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Concord Public Library What: Feeling Funky? Frilly? Grumpy? Silly?...All moods are welcome at Emoji-Mania! Drop by the Teen Room between 4:00 and 5:00pm for this casual, self-led program. We'll have crafts, games, a selfie station, and more. Bring a friend and you'll both receive a special prize! Learn More Needle Felt a Snow Bird When: Tuesday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Concord Public Library What: In this class you will learn to needle felt a "snowbird" ornament. Materials are included so that you will be able to felt an owl, snowbird, or a bird of your imagination. Class is limited to 12 and will take place in the Concord Public Library auditorium. A Zoom option will a... Learn More Michael J Fox, No Time Like the Future (book talk) When: Tuesday, December 7th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Gibson's Bookstore What: Gibson's Bookstore is pleased to join Flatiron Books and indie bookstores across the country in presenting Michael J Fox in the paperback release for No Time Like the Future! This launch day event will see Michael in-conversation with Willie Geist (co-anchor of MSNBC's Mornin... Learn More Preschool Storytime When: Wednesday, December 8th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Concord Public Library What: You are welcome to join us in person or by Zoom. This class includes stories, fingerplays, and songs, all designed to strengthen children's reading or pre-reading skills. Space is limited. Please register at www.concordpubliclibrary.net/registration. Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Concord Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.