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Declaration of Independence Reading

Thursday, July 4, 9am

Dover kicks off Independence Day with its annual reading of the Declaration of Independence. Garrison Players Arts Center performers will resume their roles as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson, who will read the Declaration at 9 a.m. on the steps of Dover City Hall, 288 Central Ave. Mayor Robert Carrier will also speak. Learn more.

4th Annual Machine Gun Shoot

Friday, July 5, 2-7pm

Ring in freedom and support the incredible mission of Boot Campaign. Get behind our historic firearms, like the 1919 and RPD, that only come out once a year First-time shooters are welcome. Range Safety Officers will be assisting every shooter. Shooters must be 12 years of age or older and accompanied by a parent if under the age of 18. Learn more.

Shop Late Local

Friday, July 5, 5-8pm

Select local businesses are offering extended hours into the evening on the first Friday of each month. This allows you to shop late and show your support for downtown retailers.

Fireworks Display

Saturday, July 6, 9:15pm

The City of Dover will launch its annual fireworks display from Garrison Hill on Saturday, July 6 at dusk, around 9:15 p.m. For the best fireworks viewing, find a location where you can clearly see Garrison Hill and the Garrison Hill Tower. Before the fireworks, The Visitor Band of NH will play at Henry Law Park at the Rotary Arts Pavilion from 4 to 7pm. Click here for the Recreation Department for more information.

Teen Tie Dye Party

Tuesday, July 9, 2-3pm

Teens entering grades 6-12 are welcome to join us for an afternoon of tie-dying. Please bring any pre-washed, white article of clothing or fabric accessory that you'd like to transform into a tie-dyed piece. Tie dye equipment will be available while supplies last. This event is for teens only. Click here to learn more.

Dine Out & Do Good

Friday, July 12 and

Saturday, July 13

Lydia’s House of Hope (LHOH) encourages Seacoast area residents to dine out at their favorite local participating restaurant to benefit Lydia’s House of Hope. Enjoy a delicious meal and support LHOH’s mission to break the generational cycle of homelessness in our communities. See participating locations here.

Fiddler on the Roof

Running July 12-27, various times

The Rochester Opera House presents Fiddler on the Roof. Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Purchase tickets here.

Yard Sale

Saturday, July 13, 8-11am

Pope Memorial Humane Society is hosting a yard sale. Gently used items, and more, that cannot be used at the shelter will be available for sale by donation. All proceeds from this event will be used to benefit the shelter. Click here to learn more.

National Fiber Day: Cotton Edition

Saturday, July 13, 10am-4pm

Join the Southeast New Hampshire Spinning Guild at the Colonel Paul Wentworth House for a day of education and spinning as we learn all about the incredible cotton flower!

There will be a free table, a table for used equipment, and hourly prize drawings for fiber! Bring your wheels, spindles, lunch, and other fibers to spin for the day. RSVP here.

 Second Saturday

Art ‘n’ Music Mingle

Saturday, July 13, 4:00pm

Join us in SEH Studios Art Gallery for conversation, music, and art as we introduce new art, enjoy Timbear’s live looping guitar and vocals to kick off the evening, and at 5:30 pm hear from our Featured Artist, wood carver Nick Gingras. Click here to learn more.

Garrison Players Presents Taylor Marie Band

Saturday, July 13, 7pm

Taylor Marie Band is a local country-pop band from Dover, New Hampshire. This is the third year Taylor and the band have performed on the Garrison Players stage with a compilation of original music. David Corson is a pop singer/songwriter from Dover, who will be the opening act of the evening. Get tickets here.

Gundalow Concert Series: Green Heron

Sunday, July 14, 6-8pm

The Gundalow Company presents a wonderful sunset sail featuring Green Heron, a popular folk an bluegrass duo. You may wish to bring a picnic dinner or beverages on these unique and entertaining cruises. Click here to purchase tickets.

Dog Days of Summer with David Resonfelt

Wednesday, July 17, 6-8pm

Golden Dog Adventure Co. is partnering with best-selling author David Rosenfelt for a fun and unique fundraising event to support Mary’s Dogs Rescue & Adoption and the NH Coalition for the Support of Service Dogs. Several Golden Dog partners will also join the fun for an evening of games and activities for you and your dog. Learn more here.

Crazy for You at Ogunquit Playhouse

Running through July 13, various times

The stunning all-Gershwin, tap-dancing extravaganza, riotously entertaining, and Tony Award-winning Best Musical. New York banker Bobby Child is sent to Nevada to foreclose on a rundown theater when he falls for spunky Polly Baker, the owner’s daughter. Her instant dislike of the city slicker challenges Bobby – through cunning, razzmatazz, and mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theater. Get tickets.

Farmer's Market

Wednesdays, 3-7pm

The Summer Farmer's Market is back for the summer season. This year, the Farmer's Market will take place at a new location: the Jenny Thompson Pool parking lot at Guppey Park in Dover. In addition to the local goods available for purchase, local musicians perform at every market. Click here to learn more.

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