Happy weekend, Concord! In today’s happening-today edition: Civic Saturday fun, an aerobatics day celebration, and a sea glass necklace workshop + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Growth reshapes the map: Census estimates showed New Hampshire’s population grew 2.7% from 2020 to 2025, led by smaller southeastern towns. Lakes and Mountains growth slowed. Cities, including Concord, changed little. Epping grew fastest -- see the population shifts.
Celebrating democratic heritage: Concord marks 237 years since ratifying the Constitution with a Civic Saturday Social today at 1 p.m., featuring Mayor Byron Champlin’s toast, a musket salute, magic show, crafts, cornhole, food -- catch the Civic Saturday fun.
State moves on key projects: New Hampshire's Executive Council approved a feasibility study for Mount Sunapee's aging sewage lagoon and nominated the environmental services commissioner for another term, signaling next steps on long-delayed infrastructure decisions -- see the state decisions.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Concord’s classic walk: Whether you’re sneaking in a quick nine or a full 18, Beaver Meadow Golf Course is New Hampshire’s oldest track, dating to 1896, still super walkable and friendly. Rainy day or July humidity, the indoor simulators keep your swing honest while the new clubhouse comes together.
Concord’s easy nature fix: When cabin fever hits, Cascade Campground is a quick hop for riverfront quiet along the Soucook, a legit pool and a beach area, plus space to roam across 150 acres. Pack light, pitch or park, and let your brain go offline for a bit.
Dinner plans, solved: When you want something nicer than takeout but not fussy, Revival Kitchen and Bar hits that sweet spot with a modern Italian, globally curious menu built on local ingredients. Settle in this week, try something seasonal, then let their whiskey list help you linger a little longer.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏓 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament @ Rolfe Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Weekend forecast calls for dinks, laughs, and doing some good at this two-day pickleball tournament benefiting The Friendly Kitchen. Round-robin play on plenty of courts, no ratings pressure, just friendly competition, snacks for purchase, and yes, bring a chair, an umbrella, and your A-game.
🌸 Spring Flow & Glow @ The Olive Branch Medspa | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – A morning at Club Pilates Merchants Way means mats, mingling, and a post-class glow that beats any filter. Ease into guided Pilates, chat about memberships and regenerative skincare, then snag light refreshments and a few perks. Free, but not a free-for-all.
🌲 Black Forest Nursery All Day Fundraiser @ Black Forest Nursery (Boscawen) | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Black Forest Nursery is blooming with an all-day fundraiser for Boscawen Congregational Church, and 10% of your plant splurge goes to a good cause. Four acres of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees, plus a proper garden center. Consider it retail therapy with better mulch.
✈ IAC 35's International Aerobatics Day Celebration @ Concord Municipal Airport | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Heads up, they’re celebrating Aerobatics Day a week early, because pilots plan better than the rest of us. Swing by for a chapter practice overhead, a static airplane display you can actually poke around, and a proper cookout with friends, neighbors, and hangar talk.
🪸 Create a Sea Glass Necklace @ Laborata Studio | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Swap scrolling for a hands-on session at Laborata Studio, where you pick your sea glass, or bring that vacation find, and set it into a necklace you’ll actually wear. No experience needed, materials included, $125, and smug satisfaction included.
🗽 Liberty & Legacy @ Kimball Jenkins | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Concord turns 300, so Liberty & Legacy takes over North Main from Kimball Jenkins to the Franklin Pierce Manse with history, crafts, music, games, and tours. Free to attend, pay for the eats and beer, and enjoy the rare pleasure of a sanctioned street sipper.
🎶 Straight No Chaser @ Capitol Center for the Arts | Sunday (6/21) at 7:00 PM – Think you know every '90s hook? Straight No Chaser brings crisp a cappella to the Capitol Center for the Arts, all charm, jokes, and goosebump harmonies. No instruments, no fuss, just voices and a great night in Concord. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Concord report Weather forecastToday — High: 76°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 13%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 79°F — Low: 54°F — Precip: 55%
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis updated 5-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse in Concord’s South End pairs classic charm with smart updates. A screened porch with warm wood accents and ceiling fans adds easy summer appeal, while new plank flooring, quartz counters, stainless appliances, and tiled baths keep things fresh. A two-car garage and flexible third-floor rooms round it out.
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