Hello Concord! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Trail reopening fight, market days festival, and summer reading kickoff + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
State moves to reopen trail: New Hampshire will seek a preliminary injunction soon to reopen Andover’s Northern Rail Trail, after a DOT review found the blocked strip belongs to the state, not the abutter -- read the full story.
Enjoy live music outdoors: Free summer concerts abound, including Canterbury Shaker Village’s Music on the Green starting July 19, Portsmouth’s Prescott Park with free admission, and Merrimack shows from 6 to 8 PM -- see the full concert lineup.
Major funding clears a hurdle: CMS approved GO-NORTH’s Rural Health Transformation budget ahead of the October 30, 2026 deadline, Gov. Kelly Ayotte said, unlocking $204 million annually to expand access, strengthen workforce, and upgrade technology -- see the funding milestone.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Concord plant glow-up: Windowsill looking tired? Penumbra is the Concord plant and gift shop with easygoing houseplants, playful planters, and genuinely helpful advice for new plant parents and seasoned propagators alike. Stop in this week and discover something leafy that survives New England light and your slightly chaotic watering schedule.
Your next breakfast spot: When your morning needs a morale boost, Tucker's delivers with farm-fresh eggs, scratch-made pancakes with Fuller's Sugarhouse maple, and coffee roasted by NH Coffee Roasting Co. Friendly vibes, local ingredients, zero pretension... the kind of Concord comfort that makes a Tuesday feel like a Sunday.
Neighborhood reset button: When you need fresh air without a full-on hike, White Park delivers... a pond loop for easy laps, the Monkey Around Playground for the kids, a splash pad when it's hot, and winter pond skating when it's not. Put it on your this-week reset list.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📚 Storytime @ Keach Park/Heights Playground | Wednesday (6/24) at 9:30 AM – All summer, the library’s storytime pops up at a different Concord park each week. If the weather acts up, it heads back to the main library. Pack a blanket, a snack, and your park-bench patience, and rack up easy summer parent points.
📚 Summer Reading Kickoff @ Pembroke Town Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 4:30 PM – Whether you're here for the Fun Walk or to tire out the grandkids with Miss Julieann's antics, this Summer Reading kickoff keeps the pages turning. Stick around for Olivia Conway's set, a reward for adults who survived craft time and sunscreen duty.
🛼 Everett Arena Roller Skating @ Douglas N. Everett Arena | Wednesday (6/24) at 6:00 PM – If you've been waiting for a sign to dust off your crossovers, roller skating is back at Everett Arena, indoors for summer, all ages welcome. Evenings a few nights a week, six bucks to roll, six more if you need rentals, private parties available.
🎪 52nd Annual Market Days Festival @ Main Street | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – Main Street turns into a three-day block party for the 52nd Annual Market Days, with live entertainment, delicious food, and wallet-testing shopping. It’s that Concord ritual where you see half the town, dodge strollers, and discover you actually like something served on a stick.
🔥 Grill and Gather @ Co-op Cafe | Thursday (6/25) at 11:00 AM – Nothing says InTown’s Market Days like the Co-op firing up the grill in the parking lot, serving burgers, hot dogs, and fries, with vegan options that taste good. It is low-key neighbor time, plenty of chatter, and zero pretense, just good vibes and full plates.
🎭 Summer Reading Kickoff @ Chichester Grange Hall | Friday (6/26) at 11:00 AM – If your crew needs a wholesome bribe, Chichester Grange Hall has the Plant a Seed, Read kickoff and a musical puppet show from Tom Knight. Sign up for summer reading, then stick around for pizza, a bean mosaic craft, and swag.
🐉 Digimon Evo Cup @ Double Midnight Comics | Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 PM – If your inner tamer is itching to evolve something besides your reading glasses, dust off those deck sleeves for the Digimon Evo Cup. Ten bucks gets you best of 3 Swiss, promos for showing up, and extra promos for top 4, and first.
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07 — The Concord report Weather forecastToday — High: 80°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 85°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 2%
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