Spring Village at Dover 5 Year Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, March 13, 4-7pm

Celebrate Spring Village at Dover's 5th anniversary. This event will feature food, beverages, awards, a silent auction, raffles and more. Email your RSVP here.

Wonder & Wellness Speaker Series with Jessica Lewis: Early Habits

Thursday, March 13, 5-6:30pm

When starting your parenting journey, it can be overwhelming and confusing to know where to start and what is most important. Learn what matters most and how to best set your child up for future successes by building routines that work for everyone and that maximize your busy days. Jessica Lewis is an occupational therapist by trade and she is currently the Director of Family Centered Early Supports and Services at Community Partners.

Register here.

Working Together to Prevent Mental

Health Crisis

Thursday, March 13, 6-8:30pm

Join the Dover Mental Health Alliance, Dover School District and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are hosting a regional community event, at Dover High School, focused on Strengthening our Community Safety Net, about mental health crisis. This event is focusing on youth, LGBTQIA+ people, seniors, and first responders. Learn more here.

Dueling Pianos

Saturday, March 15, 8-11pm

The battle is on at The Strand. Two grand pianos are center-stage with a team of outrageously talented pianists that seem to know every song ever written. Each show is different because it's an all-request, with a bit of good-humored fun and some unforgettable moments.

The show's focal point is a pair of pianos on stage. The piano players act as "ring masters". Known as the Entertainment Directors, they're responsible for maintaining enthusiasm and maximizing laughs. Get tickets.

Dance Northeast!

Saturday, March 15,

2pm: Student Choreography & Junior Companies

7pm: Adult Companies & Professional Companies

Sole City Dance is excited to bring back Dance Northeast! our annual community dance showcase. Delight in the joy and artistry of dance, when Sole City Dance and the Rochester Opera House join together to showcase talented dancers from companies and dance education, centers around the region. Get tickets.

New England Irish Harp Orchestra Performance

Sunday, March 16, 2pm

Join the Dover Public Library in the Dover High School Auditorium for an early St. Patrick's Day celebration. The New England Irish Harp Orchestra will treat the audience to a rousing live music performance featuring traditional Irish dance tunes, slow airs, and songs. Learn more.

Gruesome Playground Injuries

Running through March 16, various times

Players' Ring Theatre in Portsmouth presents a compelling and darkly funny love story. Over a period of 30 years, Doug and Kayleen meet over and over again, brought together by injury, heartbreak, and their own self-destructive tendencies. With great compassion and humor, Rajiv Joseph crafts an atypical story about the intimacy between two people when they allow defenses to drop and wounds to show.

 Get tickets here.

Drawing: Basics and Beyond

Wednesday, March 19, 9am-12pm

Head to SEH Studios Art Gallery to start your journey to draw and sketch with joy and heightened competency. This hands-on learning experience is 3 hours of expert instruction, with individual attention given to each student. All workshop materials will be provided. Register here.

Lydia's House of Hope: 2nd Annual Open House & Art Show

Friday, March 21, 4-8pm

Visit Lydia's House of Hope to tour the beautiful 33-room historic home, marvel at the beautiful artwork made by our residents, and enjoy delicious finger foods & refreshments. Come see what they are doing to break the generational cycle of poverty and homelessness and help us in our mission to transition families from 'homeless to wholeness.'

RSVP here.

Bye Bye Birdie

Running March 21-23, various times

Dover High Schools presents their take on the classic musical Bye Bye Birdie. New York-based songwriter Albert Peterson finds himself in trouble when his client, hip-thrusting rock and roll superstar and teen idol Conrad Birdie, is drafted into the Army, leaving his heavily indebted firm Al-Mae-Lou Music in jeopardy. Get tickets.

Bowen Clinic Mini Sessions

Saturday, March 22, 11am-2pm

Sheila Hatch is offering 15 minute mini Bowen sessions, which are an ideal opportunity to experience Bowen for the first time, for quality care the meets your budget, or quick relief for the busy schedule. It will be done "clinic style" which means there will be 3 tables in the room and up to 3 people receiving Bowen at a time. This event will be held at The Herbal Path.

Register here.

Mission Pawsible Gala

Saturday, March 29 , 5-11pm

Join Mary's Dogs for an unforgettable evening of mystery and adventure at The Millspace in Newmarket. Savor a delightful sit-down dinner, enjoy a live auction, experience the thrill of the Ultimate Diamond Heist, where one lucky guest will recover a 1-carat diamond. The whole event is in support of Mary's Dogs rescue and adoption services. Purchase tickets here.

STA's A Night on Broadway Gala

Saturday, March 29, 5pm

Don't miss your chance to attend St. Thomas Aquinas High School's A Night on Broadway-themed Auction/Gala. Reconnect with old friends, enjoy gourmet food and signature cocktails, dance to the beats of DJ Scott Langlois, and bid on amazing auction items generously donated by alumni, students, parents, and local businesses. Your participation supports the next generation of students in having an incredible high school experience at STA. Get tickets.

Winter Farmers Markets

Saturdays, 10am-2pm

Seacoast Eat Local operates Winter Farmers Markets in two locations in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire: Stratham and Rollinsford. All of our vendors make, grow, harvest, catch, or craft 100% of the products they sell at the market. We also have musicians, nonprofits, and other guests to help make the markets fun, community-oriented, and engaging. See the schedule.

Donation Drive for Pope Memorial

Accepting donations through

April 24

First Seacoast Bank is proud to be a part of the Seacoast community. That's why they are excited to announce that we're currently collecting donations for the Pope Memorial Humane Society Cocheco Valley. Your generous contributions will help provide shelter, care, and hope to animals in need across our region. Stop by First Seacoast Bank on Central Avenue in Dover to donate. Learn more about First Seacoast Bank.

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