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This fall, downtown Dover has a mystery to solve. On the first Thursday of each month from September through December, participating shops will stay open from 5–8 p.m. for Dover After Dark. Pick up a Detective Log at any participating business, then make your way around downtown searching for the characters hiding inside each shop. Find their picture, mark them safe from suspicion, and keep narrowing down the suspects until you uncover the culprit. You don’t have to visit every stop each month, but the more clues you collect, the faster you’ll crack the case! The same mystery continues all four months, and in December, turn in your completed log for a chance to win prizes and gift cards from local businesses.
Event Details When: First Thursday of September, October, November &amp; December Time: 5–8 p.m. Where: Participating businesses throughout downtown Dover, NH Cost: Free How to Play: Pick up a Detective Log at any participating shop, locate the characters at each business and eliminate them from suspicion. Keep your log throughout the four-month mystery, then turn it in during December for a chance to win prizes and local gift cards.
Participating Businesses Please note that even if a business is not open during event hours, you can still visit their location to find your clue.
Hip Finds/Eight Legged Octopus Earth Harmony Wellness Fire on the Mountain Aplomb Art Cafe and Gallery Hong Asian Noodle Bar Kilmain Crystals** Fuego The Juicery The Groovy Witch Snapology Jewelry Creations East Cozy Trading Hello Again Potter's Green &amp; Gift OTTO The Nook Birch Theory Noggin Factory My Country Story
 **If visiting Kilmain Crystals after 7 p.m., please text 603-833-1449 to get access to the building.

Local Event: Dover After Dark

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Dover

New Hampshire

Dover After Dark

This fall, downtown Dover has a mystery to solve. On the first Thursday of each month from September through December,...

The Art Center

The Art Center in Dover, New Hampshire, is pleased to present Beyond the Surface: National Mixed Media Exhibition, on display now through October 31, 2026. This juried exhibition brings together artists from across the country in an exciting exploration of the extraordinary possibilities of mixed media.
Juried by Dennis Cardalisco, Beyond the Surface fills The Art Center’s gallery with a diverse collection of paintings, collage, fiber, assemblage, sculpture, found objects, and dimensional works that challenge traditional artistic boundaries and invite viewers to take a closer look.
Walking through the exhibition, visitors encounter an incredible range of materials, techniques, scale, and artistic voices. Large, expressive works share the gallery with intricate collages and intimate pieces, while sculptural and fiber works extend beyond the traditional picture plane. Some works are bold and commanding; others are whimsical, abstract, highly detailed, or quietly contemplative.
What makes Beyond the Surface especially compelling is the experience of seeing these works together. Layers of paper, fabric, paint, fiber, found materials, texture, and three-dimensional elements reveal themselves as viewers move through the gallery. Photographs offer only a glimpse. This is an exhibition that truly needs to be experienced in person.
“Mixed media gives artists an incredible freedom to move beyond the limitations of a single material or process,” said Rebecca Proctor, Founder of The Art Center. “When we finished installing the exhibition, I was struck by how different every artist’s approach is. There is something unexpected around every corner. You find yourself moving closer to a piece to discover how it was made, then stepping back to experience it as a whole. It is an exciting exhibition, and I think visitors are going to want to spend time exploring it.”
The public is invited to meet the participating artists and celebrate Beyond the Surface during the Artist Reception on Saturday, October 3, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at The Art Center. The reception is free and open to the public.
Visitors are invited to experience Beyond the Surface in person at The Art Center or view the exhibition through our online gallery at <a href="https://www.theartcenterdover.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.theartcenterdover.com</a>.
The Art Center 
1 Washington Street, Suite 1177 Dover, NH 03820
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Jeanne McCartin - Nemesis

Local Event: Beyond the Surface: National Mixed Media Exhibition

Beyond the Surface: National Mixed Media...

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Beyond the Surface: National Mixed Media Exhibition

First Parish Church

Join us for an engaging new dancer class where you can have fun and make new friends while exercising your body and mind. No partner or special clothing is required to participate, and the first class is free with subsequent sessions costing just $6 per class.

Local Event: Social Square Dancing New Dancer Class

Social Square Dancing New Dancer Class

Join us for an engaging new dancer class where you can have fun and make new friends while exercising your body and mind. No...

Join us at The Art Center for Linocut for All, a fun and welcoming workshop taught by Diane St. Jean!Explore the relaxing and meditative process of linocut while learning how to carve a variety of marks and textures into linoleum. You’ll discover how these techniques can be used for abstract designs or more realistic imagery, then use our studio etching press to print your work. No previous printmaking, linocut, or drawing experience is required.Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM–2:30 PMFee: $100 — includes all class materialsThe Art Center Loft, 3rd Floor | 1 Washington St., Dover, NHWe will take a 20–30 minute lunch break. There is no place in the building to purchase lunch, so please bring your own. Water and gluten-free snacks will be provided.Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible to reserve your spot!Register for Linocut for All -<a href="https://forms.gle/St325Y6YjZrKjByk8?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6NmtCODU0UGRHUnA2UUNxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoT7WykoGMJqN5rG-rZHRq_RBtskReNwFTYRjYjiIQrV4kN02O_RToSxaunv_aem_GURrE2LYV4RLiMXD04wW1A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/St325Y6YjZrKjByk8</a> or online at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theartcenterdover.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6NmtCODU0UGRHUnA2UUNxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHu7PEnnGSqiJMxZNDW8fsIopMi8wZBrtVAng0XHl8nTEHAqNeyBAxYuoZtg-_aem_RozWeIccujkGaKn6jDKa1w&amp;h=AUBkyeO-U4CLzOpjPeIn9R88nvbH-6UTOlWEUh1Gl4PsxNa7pHw5c41V8ldhm5pfB8ojzBtYRa6b6AFykjNS9U7lBUVRq-LOdtlCJxFJu2G0a4wS7cv0PNCwHc_vIdvvCJT6oEmodLJcZYc4N4huOA&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AUDN9GTCTP9lskjsJZYVFk1lHl9uDM2uZIs2gtiLPhB5e-yIBoWP22G4KFZFnxjuXXpaSRMSNhistDLxNbYISC1KFXnJ781_0jp_GpwZWnHOjGxTNCo2MM1wFWEgh3qSrbzN5BrCX_BWbjGLU3ykKvd0nJtWuax3P-6KCvIr1bM9jP_QtbilVcnhPOtPmj8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.theartcenterdover.com</a> listed under upcoming.

Local Event: Linocut For All

Linocut For All

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First Parish Cong Church

Nationally known organist Bradley Hunter Welch (<a href="https://www.bradleyhunterwelch.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.bradleyhunterwelch.com/</a>) will be the guest musical artist at the&nbsp;New England Fall Organ Festival.
Hailed as “A world-class virtuoso” and “an expert at defining darks, lights, shadows and colors,” Bradley Hunter Welch serves Resident Organist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. 
Dr Welch holds the Doctor of Musical Arts, Master of Musical Arts, Master of Music degrees, and the Artist Diploma from Yale University He also holds the Bachelor of Music degree magna cum laude from Baylor University where he studied with the legendary Dr. Joyce Jones.
Concert admission is by donation. The concert is sponsored by the Mark Thallander Foundation

Local Event: New England Fall Organ Festival

New England Fall Organ Festival

Nationally known organist Bradley Hunter Welch (https://www.bradleyhunterwelch.com/) will be the guest musical artist at...

The Art Center Loft

Join us at The Art Center Loft for a two-day, hands-on Intaglio Etching Workshop with artist and instructor Elise Morissette.Over two days, participants will learn the process from plate preparation and design through etching and printing. Each participant will work with a 4 × 6 copper plate and can expect to leave with their copper plate and at least three original prints.October 24–25 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PMCost: $200 — materials includedThe Art Center Loft | 1 Washington Street, Dover, NHSpace is limited, so register early!Register here:Intaglio Etching Workshop Registration - <a href="https://forms.gle/3cPherMKhuekzGD47?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6NmtCODU0UGRHUnA2UUNxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlu669Kkn4XQt3RXcXTztqQ3UEZP3K6gQ-IVpPpa-y5JD7JtlgTChNCTR8Qf_aem_S4jy5jdqi_Tf4M8PoPzBhQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/3cPherMKhuekzGD47</a> or online at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theartcenterdover.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6NmtCODU0UGRHUnA2UUNxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlu669Kkn4XQt3RXcXTztqQ3UEZP3K6gQ-IVpPpa-y5JD7JtlgTChNCTR8Qf_aem_S4jy5jdqi_Tf4M8PoPzBhQ&amp;h=AUCJE5UZGI_ugWprI52qDha1ALn20mdqEKI8Z08nwDmw48337Ri9QItqCFENVGXB6If5NYoZaJ0eKt7UWOnrwftLPLVgebwddXM2Zd2oU5q-sVRVKWgFKxCerBzMlNGYSghlP9ahUJZisdGQIgL5Dw&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AUBfjphp1vtunavr1-Awk5Pnfg1Y4ckrHKy7ceF9tXM5ieyJR8mjkIKKqPM97_t4wmyjhAmhudQKlsz4eKDKwOJFkv4kAJwRBt3YNlrL0jM4obK0d10GGWgO_LWfKVO4mexPzbMudTvIdJ6ep2whUG5NmDL8m368VJqmaIy3WTGXUOY6n5jrlRl2jWdPpNnQVNPXcUawmjRZxn7kdtJidG34WA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.theartcenterdover.com</a> listed under upcoming.

Local Event: Intaglio Etching: A Two-Day Workshop

Intaglio Etching: A Two-Day Workshop

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Join us for the first-ever Dover Pumpkin Stroll, a free, family-friendly evening in downtown Dover! On Saturday, October 24, from 5–8 PM, the Joe B. Parks Riverwalk Public Gardens will come alive with community-carved jack-o’-lanterns, decorative lighting, seasonal displays, music, and a special family photo opportunity along the Cochecho River. 
Want to be part of the display? Residents, families, schools, community groups, and local organizations are invited to carve a pumpkin and drop it off between 12–3 PM on event day at the Orchard Street Parking Lot. Then come back from 5–8 PM to enjoy the stroll and see your pumpkin glowing alongside creations from across the community. 
Visitors can also explore downtown businesses displaying their own creatively carved pumpkins and vote for their favorite in the People’s Choice Business Pumpkin Award. The Pumpkin Stroll is part of an afternoon and evening of Halloween fun downtown, alongside other activities hosted by community partners. 
The Dover Pumpkin Stroll is hosted by Communitively through its Discover Dover NH initiative and is presented by Profile Bank.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 5–8 PM 
Joe B. Parks Riverwalk Public Gardens &amp; Waldron Court, Downtown Dover 
Pumpkin Drop-Off: 12–3 PM at Orchard Street Parking Lot 
Rain Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Admission is free.

Local Event: Dover Pumpkin Stroll

Dover Pumpkin Stroll

Join us for the first-ever Dover Pumpkin Stroll, a free, family-friendly evening in downtown Dover! On Saturday, October 24,...

New York City comes to New Hampshire this November when Nona’s Supper Club, a hilarious, heartfelt, and highly interactive new musical, makes its New Hampshire debut at the historic Flying Monkey Movie House &amp; Performance Center in Plymouth.
With only three performances - Saturday, November 21 at 2 PM and 7 PM, and Sunday, November 22 at 2 PM audiences are invited to step into the world of the Abalafia family and become part of the action as their story unfolds.
A Family. A Legacy. A Musical. You’re Invited.
Nona’s Supper Club is a comedic, campy new musical about a New York City family-owned restaurant on the brink of disaster. At the center of the story is Twyla, a determined grandchild who is trying to convince their grandmother, Millie “Nona” Abalafia, to retire and save the family business. But what begins as a seemingly straightforward plan quickly becomes complicated by long-buried secrets, romantic entanglements, family rivalries, and one very questionable chef.
The audience are invited guests at the family’s reopening celebration, interacting directly with the characters and becoming part of the evening as the family’s carefully constructed plans begin to unravel.
Rather than simply watching from the sidelines, audience members have opportunities to engage with the characters and influence the energy of the evening. The result is a lively, spontaneous theatrical experience where every performance has the potential to be a little different.
Featuring an electrifying original score ranging from infectious pop anthems to show-stopping ballads, Nona’s Supper Club is a joyous and heartfelt musical about family, identity, love, memory, and how far we’ll go to save the people — and the places — we call home.
“Heartfelt, funny, immersive, and delicious—the kind of experience that reminds you why live theatre (and family dinners) matter. We went expecting a fun evening and left feeling like family.”— Nicole Steinthal, NS Lifestyles
“A hilarious and poignant multigenerational tale of love, legacy, and letting go.” 
— New York Weekly Times
From New York City to New Hampshire
After its development and performances Off Broadway and Off Off Broadway in New York City, Nona’s Supper Club now heads north for a special limited engagement at one of New Hampshire’s most beloved historic performance spaces!

Local Event: Nona's Supper Club

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Nona's Supper Club

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Potter’s Green &amp; Gift is a locally owned plant and gift shop located in downtown Dover, New Hampshire at 6 Third Street. We offer a curated selection of lush houseplants, stylish planters, unique home décor, and thoughtful gifts — all designed to help you bring the serenity of nature into your home. Our Dover plant shop also features plant care supplies, repotting services, and expert plant advice, so you can shop with confidence whether you’re a beginner plant parent or an experienced collector. Founded by longtime Dover resident and plant enthusiast Raymond Pillsbury, Potter’s Green &amp; Gift combines a love of greenery with creative design and genuine community spirit. Visit our Dover NH plant and gift store to discover beautiful plants, personalized service, and inspiration for your home — and let us help you grow something beautiful.

Potter’s Green & Gift is a locally owned plant and gift shop located in downtown Dover, New Hampshire at 6 Third Street. We offer a curated...

The Seacoast’s home for art, artists, and inspiration

The Art Center in Dover, NH is a vibrant hub where creativity thrives and community comes together. Spanning over 9,500 square feet, the Center houses multiple galleries, artist studios, a state-of-the-art printmaking studio, and RSP Studio Custom Framing, all under one roof. With a mission to make art accessible and celebrated, The Art Center hosts a wide range of exhibitions—from national juried shows that attract artists from across the country, to member and solo exhibitions that highlight the talent of regional creators. Special gallery spaces such as the Jim Reagan Gallery, the Beth Wittenberg Gallery, the Backstage Gallery, and the Collector’s Corner offer unique experiences, showcasing everything from small works by local artists to collectible pieces by world-renowned names like Chagall, Miro, and Banksy. The Art Center also proudly offers the largest collection of artwork on the Seacoast—all available for sale—giving collectors and art lovers the chance to discover and own original works in a wide variety of styles and mediums. More than just a gallery, The Art Center is a place of opportunity, growth, and connection. It supports artists through residencies, provides studios for over 25 working artists, and offers classes and workshops led by professional instructors in painting, printmaking, drawing, and more. Visitors can watch creativity in action, meet artists in their studios, and engage in cultural events that bring art and community together. With its expansion into the Art Center Loft, the Center continues to grow and evolve, offering new programs and experiences that strengthen the Seacoast’s creative community. Whether you’re an artist, collector, student, or someone who simply loves the arts, The Art Center offers a welcoming space to discover, learn, and be inspired.

The Art Center in Dover, NH is a vibrant hub where creativity thrives and community comes together. Spanning over 9,500 square feet, the Center...

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RSP Studio Custom Framing

At RSP Studio Custom Framing, every frame is carefully crafted with precision, attention to detail, and pride in our workmanship. All of our framing is done entirely in-house by our experienced team—nothing is outsourced. From selecting mouldings and mats to cutting, joining, and finishing, every step is handled right here in our studio, ensuring quality, consistency, and control throughout the process. By keeping all work in-house, we guarantee that each project receives the highest level of craftsmanship and care. Whether it’s fine art, a treasured photograph, or a family heirloom, you can trust that your piece never leaves our hands and is treated with the respect it deserves. This commitment allows us to provide not only superior results, but also peace of mind, faster turnaround times, and the personal touch that makes every frame unique.

At RSP Studio Custom Framing, every frame is carefully crafted with precision, attention to detail, and pride in our workmanship. All of our...

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