PEEK Community Events Newsletter

June 4, 2026

Every other week we compile and share a sampling of our members' upcoming events. For our full community events calendar click here .

Dover Farmers' Market

Wednesdays through October 7, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Lower Henry Law Park at Payne St., Dover (temporary relocation)

The Dover Farmers’ Market is temporarily relocating to Lower Henry Law Park for the start of the season. The market will take place in the park area at the intersection of Henry Law Ave. and Payne Street and will return to Nebi Park at the Waterfront District later this season. The market run every Wednesday through October 7, from 3:30–6:30 p.m.

To see which vendors will be at the market each week click here to view the interactive market map. Note: The map will also display dates for the Portsmouth, Exeter, and Durham markets. Click the drop down menu and select the date of the Dover market you would like to see vendors for.

Queer Choir Concert

Friday, June 5, 7 p.m.

Dover City Hall Auditorium, 288 Central Ave., Dover

Kick off Pride Month with a free concert by the Seacoast Queer Choir that is sure to have you dancing in the aisle! Directed by Maggie O’Neill, the show will feature songs by Corook, Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish, Queen, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Sam Smith, and many others.

Admission is free and any donations received will go to benefit Red’s Good Vibes, a nonprofit food truck offering free community meals.

New Hampshire Maker Fest

Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Children's Museum of New Hampshire

6 Washington St., Dover

The 14th annual New Hampshire Maker Fest, an all-ages celebration of creativity and innovation, takes place in and around the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in downtown Dover. From engineers to artists, to scientists, to chefs, the NH Maker Fest is a day for these “Makers” to show hobbies, experiments, projects, and for all of us to discover something new! It’s a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Dover Bouquet Walk

Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Downtown Dover

Spend the day strolling through Downtown Dover, shopping small, and building a fresh flower bouquet along the way. Participating downtown businesses will offer a flower with purchase while supplies last. Visit your favorite spots, discover new ones, and collect stems as you go until you’ve created a one-of-a-kind bouquet.

At SEH Studios Art Gallery (456 Central Ave.) save 10% on any original art with flowers in it!

For more information about the Dover Bouquet Walk, visit facebook.com/discoverdovernh/.

WOKQ Chowder Festival Summer Kick-Off

Saturday, June 6, 11: 30 a.m. (until the chowder runs out!)

Prescott Park Arts Festival, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth

The 97.5 WOKQ Chowder Festival returns to Prescott Park for its 39th year. This staple of summer in Portsmouth kicks off festivities for Prescott Park Arts Festival’s Summer Season. Join in the fun of the Chowder Festival with some of your favorite local restaurants serving up mouthwatering chowder in Prescott Park.

Chowder Festival is one of the largest fundraisers of the year for the Arts Festival. For more information and tickets, click here.

Free Sports Physicals

Wednesday, June 10, 5 to 8 p.m.

DMC Primary Care, 15 Durham Rd., Dover

This is a free sports pre-participation evaluation clinic for student athletes in greater Dover, courtesy of DMC Primary Care. Student athletes do not need to be DMC patients to participate in this clinic. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Note: This is not an annual well-child checkup.

Appointments are required. Call 603-537-1300 to book a slot. For more information about DMC Primary Care click here.

Dover Rotary: Convening the Givers

Thursday, June 11, 9 to 11 a.m.

St. Thomas Episcopal Church Hall

5 Hale St., Dover

Join the Rotary Club of Dover for Convening the Givers – Conversations & Resource Exchange for Service Providers. This unique gathering brings together local nonprofit leaders, service providers, and community partners for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and resource sharing.

Whether you’re looking to build new partnerships, learn about available resources, or exchange ideas with fellow community leaders, this event provides an excellent opportunity to connect, collaborate, and inspire positive change. Together, we can create stronger networks, better support systems, and a more resilient community for all. Register here.

Brews and BBQ Fundraiser

Thursday, June 11, noon to 2 p.m.

The Residence at Silver Square, 100 Sterling Way, Dover

You're invited to join the Residence at Silver Square for an afternoon of brews and BBQ. Enjoy a delicious meal with residents or simply drive up and grab lunch to go. One hundred percent of proceeds will be donated to the Silver Square "Walk to End Alzheimer's" team.

RSVP by calling Lisa Moll at 603-570-9390 or send her an email.

Building Houses, Building Hope Garden Party

Thursday, June 11, 5 p.m.

Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden Museum

154 Market St., Portsmouth

Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring live music by Andrea Paquin, delicious food and beverages, exciting silent auction packages, beautiful gardens, and a celebration of the incredible impact affordable homeownership has on local families.

Every ticket purchased directly supports hardworking families across the Seacoast working toward the dream of safe, stable, and affordable housing. Don’t miss this memorable night of community, generosity, and hope. Tickets available here.

Seacoast Litfest Book Fair & Free Kids Books Giveaway

Sunday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth

This lively book fair with local vendors and authors, featuring live music and poetry readings, free book swap, and free children's books for young readers, is part of Seacoast Litfest. An inspiring multi-day celebration, Seacoast Litfest brings together bestselling authors, thought leaders, and curious readers for an unforgettable literary experience on New Hampshire's Seacoast. For the full schedule of Litfest events click here.

Milk St. Studios' Porchfest After Party

Sunday, June 14, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Milk St., Dover

Head on over to Milk St. Studios in Dover following Porchfest for a block party featuring the bands Coyote Smoke and New Norde! The event is free and all are welcome.

Porchfest is a grassroots, do-it-yourself movement taking place in Dover for the first time on June 14. This free event features 30 bands over 14 stages throughout the city's neighborhoods.

Click here for the full Porchfest lineup and locations.

St. Mary Academy Golf Tournament

Tuesday, June 16, 8 a.m.

Wentworth by the Sea Country Club

Swing into action during an unforgettable day at the annual St. Mary Academy Golf Tournament. This is a shotgun start, scramble format tournament.

Registration fee includes 18 holes of golf with cart, driving and practice range access, golf bag drop service upon arrival, continental breakfast and lunch, one drink ticket, on-course contests, and professional scoring.

Click here to register.