First Friday - Winter Wonderland Edition where you can Shop. LOCAL. Late!

Visit Downtown Dover Presents: First Friday - Winter Wonderland Edition where you can Shop. LOCAL. Late!
Dover, NH – December 6, 2024 – The frost-kissed streets of Dover are about to come alive with twinkling lights, cozy vibes, and the unmistakable scent of hot cocoa. Mark your calendars for an enchanting evening of shopping and cheer: Dover First Fridays Winter Wonderland Edition!
Event Details:

• Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
• Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: Downtown Dover NH

1. Magical Shopping: Stroll through our historic downtown, where local boutiques, art galleries, and specialty shops will keep their doors open late. Find unique gifts and special deals for everyone on your list while supporting our vibrant community of small businesses.
2. Festive Atmosphere: Picture it: Shop windows adorned with greenery and twinkle lights, and carolers spreading holiday cheer. Our cherished small businesses transform their displays with a Winter Wonderland theme you won’t want to miss.
3. Special Holiday Events: Enjoy the City Tree lighting, the Festival of Trees, caroling, and maybe even catch a snowflake! Our local shops will entice you as you explore authentic downtown Dover, NH.
4. Warm Treats: Need a break from shopping? Grab a warming beverage or a delightful appetizer from one of our restaurants. The scent of holiday goodness will wrap you in holiday bliss.
5. Community Spirit: Dover First Friday is more than an event; it’s a celebration of community. Connect with neighbors, meet local artists and entrepreneurs, and experience the warmth of supporting LOCAL.

• Shop. Late. LOCAL!: Gift shops stay open late for evening shoppers to explore all that downtown has to offer. Get your Holiday shopping done while you wait to see if you won the auction for that special tree at the Festival of Trees!
• Tree Lighting: As the sun sets and the stars begin to twinkle, join us at the heart of downtown for the grand tree lighting ceremony. The city of Dover will host its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in upper Henry Law Park near the Rotary Arts Pavilion. All community members are welcome, and carols will be sung!
• Festival of Trees: The Festival of Trees will showcase more than 35 trees and wreaths, intricately adorned by local businesses and organizations for auction and raffle. Picture a room filled with beautifully decorated Christmas trees, each one telling a story. Local businesses, schools, and community groups have come together to create these festive masterpieces. From whimsical to elegant, each tree is a work of art. Attendees can enjoy live chorus performances, raffles, refreshments, a visit from Santa, and much more! Presented by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce.

• About Visit Downtown Dover: Dover small business owners have been meeting monthly (or more often) for over a year to share ideas and coordinate events that bring vibrancy to our city. Our goal has been to educate and entice residents and others to visit and support local businesses. These are unofficial efforts by local business owners who are collaborating to strengthen the fabric of our city.