Apple Harvest Day

Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Downtown Dover

Join us for the 42nd Annual Apple Harvest Day featuring 250 vendors, entertainment stages, food courts, and the Apple Harvest Day 5k.

As downtown parking is limited on Apple Harvest Day, free shuttle buses will be operating all day from our remote parking location at Brady Sullivan Properties, 100 Liberty Way off Sixth Street. This year we will also offer a free bicycle valet parking service next to the Chestnut St. Parking Garage for those who ride their bikes to the festival. For more information visit appleharvestday.com.

Free Auriculotherapy

Thursday, September 24, 3 to 5 p.m.

Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, 550 Central Ave., Dover

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 three 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.

Raise a Glass: A Tasting Event with Heart

Friday September 25, 6 to 9 p.m.

Carey Cottage, 400 Little Harbor Rd, Portsmouth

Join us for Raise a Glass, a casual evening of bourbon and mocktail tasting, small bites, raffles, and good conversation at the cozy and beautiful Carey Cottage. Whether you’re a whiskey aficionado, bourbon-curious or don’t drink any alcohol, you’ll enjoy the tastings in a welcoming atmosphere supporting a great cause.



All proceeds benefit Twenty-One Senses, a nonprofit supporting all individuals with invisible disabilities like sensory processing disorder, autism, and anxiety. Changing the narrative in our community regarding neurodiversity and regulation. Leading to improved mental health for the entire community. Click here to register.

Paws & Purpose – A Fundraiser for Pet Peace of Mind

Sunday, September 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cornerstone VNA, 178 Farmington Road, Rochester

This free, dog-friendly community event raises funds and awareness for Cornerstone VNA’s Pet Peace of Mind® program, which helps hospice patients continue to care for and remain connected to their beloved pets. Support can include pet food, veterinary care, grooming, help with daily pet care and assistance finding a new home for a pet when needed.

Attendees can enjoy canine enrichment activities and splash pools, pet care and training resources, rescue organizations, human and canine wellness resources, games, giveaways, food and beverages, and opportunities to learn more about planning for a pet’s future.

There is no cost to attend, and donations made through event registration will benefit Pet Peace of Mind. The event will be held rain or shine. Dogs are welcome and must remain leashed. For more information and to register visit goldendognh.com/events.

Triv-A-Doodle

Monday, September 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Aplomb Gallery, 262 Central Ave., Dover

This isn’t your typical trivia night. Instead of writing your answers, you’ll draw them! Enjoy general knowledge questions, team competition, and plenty of laughs. No drawing experience needed. Snacks and beverages available or bring your own. Bonus points awarded each round for the host’s favorite sketch. Prizes and bragging rights for the winners!

Suggested donation: $10 per person to support The Aplomb Project. Reservations required to reserve your table.

Banff Centre Mountin Film Festival World Tour

Thursday, October 1, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester

Join us for one night of the world’s best adventure films that seek to inspire through stories of adventure, discovery, and exploration in the outdoors. The festival will screen different films including short, four-to-five minute films interspersed with longer, 35-plus-minute features. Festival proceeds will support Greater Seacoast Community Health’s mission to deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services and support that are accessible to all in our community, regardless of ability to pay. Click here to purchase tickets.

Children’s Museum of NH New Climber Opens October 2

6 Washington St., Dover

The Children’s Museum of NH is open and celebrating Toddlerfest with tons of special guests, activities and programs for babies and toddlers (now that the big kids are back in school). The museum is putting the finishing touches on the 30-foot tall Climber which will be open to the public on Friday, October 2! Learn more and reserve a visit online at childrens-museum.org.

Social Square Dancing Class

Monday, October 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

First Parish Church, 218 Central Ave. Dover

A social square dance beginner class will be held at the First Parish Church in Dover on October 5, at 6 p.m. Continuing classes take place every Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and regular (but not perfect) attendance is required. New students are also accepted on October 12. First class is free and then it is only $6 per class. No partner, no special clothing, and no experience needed. Open to the entire adult community.

Come meet new people, get some brain and heart-healthy walking exercise, and have fun. For more information email prar@alrouff.com.

Putt-Tober for Mental Health

Wednesday, October 7, 5 to 8 p.m.

Hilltop Fun Center, 165 Route 108, Somersworth

The Dover Mental Health Alliance (DMHA) was born from community members with a shared interest, from across all sectors, to tackle the stigma of mental illness and shine a light on the importance of recognizing that our mental health is just as important as our physical health.

This grassroots coalition relies on community members to help support our efforts in mental health education, awareness, stigma elimination and suicide prevention. Currently, the trainings we offer are provided at no cost to the community. Help us keep it this way! Please sign up to play and/or become a sponsor today! For more information and to sign up, click here.

WorkWell: Strengthening Families Community Conversation

Wednesday, September 30, 9 to 11 a.m.

Austin 17 House, 263 NH-125, Brentwood

Join Granite United Way for an engaging community roundtable focused on the most pressing challenges facing youth and families in the Seacoast region. Participants will gain insight into local needs through an interactive activity, followed by a panel featuring Seacoast area Family Resource Centers. Panelists will share firsthand perspectives on current challenges, available resources, and opportunities to strengthen support systems for families and youth across our communities. For more information and to register click here.

As Time Goes By

Through October 11, various times

Players Ring, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth

An inexplicable visitor from the future, he arrives with one mission: to prevent young Susie Peabody and her fiancé Tommy Brady from spending this one particular night together. Why? Because if they do, the consequences could ripple across time itself.

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

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