Sole City Dance Presents The Nutcracker

Running December 4-7,

various times

This classic holiday tale performed by Sole City Dance has become a regional favorite. Celebrating their 20th anniversary production, this soaring story, framed by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, captures the wonder and expectation of the night before Christmas when a mysterious gift sparks an extraordinary journey. Get tickets.

First Friday Shop

Local Late

Friday, December 5,

5-8pm

Stop into SEH Studios Art Gallery during the Winter Wonderland edition of Shop Local Late. During these special extended hours, save 10% on winter paintings in the art gallery.

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Newsies Jr.

Running December 5-14, various times

When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right. Newsies Jr. is running at Garrison Players Art Center. Get tickets.

Third Annual Popzup Holiday Factory Sale

Saturday, December 6, 9am-1pm

Popzup Popcorn is opening their doors to all local customers in time to stock up and save money on holiday gifting. This is a one-day, in-person only—30% off all popcorn, seasoning and Movie Time Popcorn Kits shopping event. In addition, each person who stops by gets a single serve bag of popcorn and gets to add another bag of popcorn to their "GET A BAG, GIVE A BAG" donation box, as part of our ongoing commitment to support Gather's Meals 4 Kids Program. 

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Pet Pictures with Santa

Sunday, December 7, 1-4pm

Pet Photos with Santa is back for another year of jolly good times, wagging tails, and festive fun. Bring your furry (or not-so-furry) friends to North Country Hard Cider to strike a pose with the one and only Santa Claus. Every dollar goes straight to helping the animals at Pope Memorial Humane Society.

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Jingle Bell Extravaganza

Sunday, December 7,

1-2:45pm or 3:15-5pm

Sunday, December 14,

1-2:45 or 3:15-5pm

Enjoy a special ticketed holiday event at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. Meet Santa for a photo opportunity and receive a special gift. Engage in hands-on holiday craft activities and a magical science experiment, all while exploring the museum’s many interactive exhibits. On your way out, grab a special treat to enjoy on your trip home. Pajamas are welcome.

Get tickets.

Upcoming Fundraisers at OTTO

Various days



Visit OTTO in Dover on the following days to help support various organizations:



12/9: Dover Middle School PTA

12/16: Woodman Museum



Learn more about OTTO.

Free Auriculotherapy

Thursday, December 11,

3-5pm

Want to de-stress before heading home after work? Curious about acupuncture? Come join Resilience & Hope and learn how a mini stress-relieving treatment with just 3 acupuncture points and 15-20 minutes, can work like magic. These free mini-treatments are community-style, which means they can give many people this stress-relieving opportunity at the same time while each person is resting in chairs. No needle options are also available. Learn more.

Dover Holiday Stroll

Thursday, December 11, 4-8pm

Participate in the most festive holiday shopping event in downtown Dover. Enjoy special promotions, menu items, giveaways, and more at participating downtown businesses during these special extended hours. This is a great way to support the community by shopping small while finding unique gifts. Learn more.

Gundalow Co. Science Cafe: Oyster Restoration with Kelsey Meyers-Rust

Thursday, December 11, 5-6pm

Come learn about The NH Nature Conservancy's Oyster Restoration efforts with Kelsey Meyers-Rust, PhD. Sponsored by the non-profit Gundalow Company this by-donation Science Cafe will be hosted by Dover's own Chapel + Main. Please plan on arriving early to settle in and order your food and beverages. Register here.

Winter Magical Maker Fair at the Woodman

Saturday, December 13 3-7pm

Head to the beautiful Woodman Museum as we celebrate the holiday season. Explore the museum, listen to our storyteller, enjoy some cocoa, enter the mega raffle, and complete all your last-minute shopping needs. With 20+ vendors, this indoor event is the best place to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. This event is free to attend and

family-friendly. Learn more.

Advent Reflections

Sunday, December 14, 4pm

The whole community is invited to gather at First Parish Church as we move toward the longest and darkest night of the year. Through music and poetry, readings and reflections, together we’ll find the light. Musicians: First Parish Choir Wendy Hagarty, trumpet, Ted Hagarty, guitar, clarinet, saxophone. Come light a candle, and together we’ll hold in hope the vision of peace. Learn more.

Fiesta Celebration

Food Drive

Monday, December 15,

11am-10pm

Cinco's Cantina is hosting a food drive for the Dover Food Pantry as part of its Dover December birthday celebration. On December 15th, bring a bag of non-perishable goods, and you'll receive 50% off your entree. Dine-in only. Offer is limited to the Dover location.

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White Christmas

Running through December 21,

various times

The Ogunquit Playhouse’s production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas returns to The Music Hall in Portsmouth this holiday season. The magic of Broadway swings into the historic theater with spectacular dance numbers, nostalgic songs, and a few surprises that are sure to wow you. Get tickets.

A Christmas Carol

Running December 5-28, various times

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is the most popular story about Christmas and definitely the most adapted of all time. Dozens of cinematic and theatrical versions have appeared across every medium, scale, and interpretation imaginable. The Players' Ring Theatre will present this year's production, adapted and directed by Ben Bagley. The show runs for 80 minutes with a brief intermission. Get tickets.

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