Events in Concord today

Take a rare, behind the scenes look at Canterbury Shaker Village with a fall special tour that highlights spaces that are usually off limits. Director of Education Kyle Sandler leads an exploration of attics and basements and explains the roles these areas played in the daily life of the Village. This experience offers a closer look at tucked away corners and the stories they reveal about everyday routines.

Chris Panatier visits Gibson's Bookstore to celebrate the release of Worry Box, a tense and twisty horror novel. The story centers on the Martins, a family that finds what looks like the perfect house in Tumbling Hills. Alison and Nathan hope it will be a good home for their daughter Dru and foster child Lailah, who values the quiet of the attic when troubling thoughts surface. As the move settles in and Lailah’s adoption nears completion, those thoughts intensify and alarming incidents mount, pushing the family to the brink as suspicions grow and loyalties fray. Readers drawn to psychological dread in the spirit of Paul Tremblay’s A Head Full of Ghosts may be especially interested. A staff reviewer praised the book’s white knuckle tension, its willingness to upend familiar tropes, and its focus on family and the weight of intrusive thoughts. Panatier is also the author of The Phlebotomist, The Redemption of Morgan Bright, and Daytide, blending dark humor, speculative fiction, and horror, and he creates artwork for book and album covers.

Get behind the wheel of an exotic car at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and experience a premier racetrack from the driver’s seat. Choose a driving session or ride along in supercars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and others. No previous experience is required. Professional instructors will coach you on the optimal racing line so you can build skill and confidence with every lap. The speedway, a host venue for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, spans roughly 1,200 acres and features a 1.058-mile oval and a 1.6-mile road course. Take to the same pavement as the pros and check driving a supercar off your bucket list.

This welcoming get-together offers a chance to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new people.

At Concord Skyhawks RC Field, this International Miniature Aerobatic Club regional competition serves as the second of two weekend IMAC events. The weekend opens with a practice session, followed by two days of official contest flying. Camping is welcome for the weekend, whether in a camper or tent. Competitors must be IMAC members to participate, except for first-time beginners who may compete without membership. A rain date is planned.

This cribbage session offers an opportunity to learn the game and take part in play.

Celebrate creativity on the fourth Friday of each month with an open LEGO building session. Explore ideas at your own pace using the LEGO bricks on hand and see what you can create, whether it is a simple model or something more elaborate. Everyone is welcome.

This pop-up workout at Get Fit NH is led by Coach Alec and blends strength and conditioning with sled pushes, landmine movements, core work, and more. Sessions aim to be fun and challenging, with coaching that offers modifications and progressions so participants of any fitness level can train confidently. The drop-in fee is $15, and spots can be reserved online or paid at the door. Participants can bring a friend, explore new exercises, and leave feeling stronger and energized.

A vibrant farmers market in downtown Concord highlights the best from local producers across New Hampshire. Browse in-season fruits and vegetables, pasture-raised meat selections, freshly baked loaves, handmade soaps and lotions, artisan-made gifts, and fresh-cut flowers. Meet the people who grow and create these goods, support area businesses, and enjoy a friendly, walkable marketplace.

Set in a historic Shaker woodworking shop, this hands-on workshop teaches how to carve, bend, and assemble a #3 cherry oval box. All tools and materials are provided, and participants leave with a completed box to take home. Please bring something for taking notes along with comfortable work clothes and shoes. Instruction is led by Dick Bennett, whose involvement with Canterbury Shaker Village began in 2004 and includes service as a museum interpreter, Shaker craft demonstrator, and workshop leader.

Competitive pinball takes center stage at this IFPA-sanctioned Capital Cup event. Qualifying uses a Max Match Play format with IFPA scoring of 7, 5, 3, 1. The top eight players advance to an Amazing Race finals, and trophies go to the top four finishers. Entry is $30 total, split between a $15 tournament fee and a $15 day pass for non-members. Participation is limited to 30 players.

Wings & Wheels at Concord Municipal Airport is a free, family-friendly event focused on STEM and aviation. A variety of food trucks will be on site. Service animals are permitted, and other pets should be left at home. Vehicle owners who wish to display inside the airport must register in advance. For safety, participating vehicles are expected to stay for the full duration with no late arrivals or early departures. General parking does not require registration, and parking is free.

White Park hosts acoustic music as part of the Summer of Music Series, which features more than 30 concerts at locations around Concord, NH. Weather cancellations will be shared on the series Facebook page, and performances may be rescheduled if possible.

The New Hampshire Down Syndrome Association presents its annual Buddy Walk at the State House in Concord, a community celebration centered on inclusion with music, food, and lively entertainment. Admission is Adults $20 and Children $10, and the fee includes walk registration, a T-shirt, food, entertainment, face painting, live music, character photo opportunities, cotton candy, and bubbles. Expect a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of smiles throughout the day.