Things to do in Concord, NH

AMC New Hampshire Chapter Paddling Committee (NH AMC Paddlers)

Water sports & lakes

AMC chapter paddlers running canoe and kayak trips plus whitewater, touring and sea kayak courses; most are free and open to all.

Trips are posted on the chapter site and Meetup; register through AMC. Membership not required.

AMC New Hampshire Chapter Ski Committee

Ski & winter sports

Appalachian Mountain Club volunteers leading cross-country, backcountry and family ski trips and clinics.

Winter trips statewide, plus a Cardigan Lodge winter school; register for each trip online.

American Legion Concord Post 21

Service & community

American Legion post where veterans and their families gather for fellowship, veteran support and community service.

American Legion Penacook Post 31

Service & community

American Legion post where veterans and their families gather for fellowship, veteran support and community service.

Appalachian Mountain Club New Hampshire Chapter

Hiking & outdoors

Volunteer-led hikes, paddling, skiing, climbing, trail work and skills classes statewide, with 20s-30s, family and over-55 groups.

Trips are posted on the AMC Outdoors Connector; newcomers welcome.

Appleton Clovers 4-H Club

Fish, game & animals

4-H club for youth with horse projects, community service and a Cloverbuds group for younger kids.

Contact Merrimack County 4-H to be connected with the club leader.

At A Snails Pace Hiking Group

Hiking & outdoors

Meetup group for unhurried hikers, covering 3 to 6 miles at a relaxed 1 to 1.5 mph pace.

Weekday hikes most weeks; join on Meetup to RSVP.

Basil Woods Trout Unlimited

Fish, game & animals

Trout Unlimited chapter for central NH anglers, with speaker programs and coldwater conservation projects.

Third Thursday; pizza social 6 p.m., program 7 p.m., 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord.

Black Ice Pond Hockey Championships

Ski & winter sports

Annual pond hockey tournament and winter festival whose mission is to expand community ice skating in Concord.

Jan. 21-24, 2027 at White Park, Concord; teams register on the site.

Blazing Star Eureka Lodge No. 11

Service & community

Masonic lodge (Free & Accepted Masons): a men's fraternity built around fellowship, self-improvement and charity.

1st Wednesday 7:30 PM (not Jul-Aug), 53 Iron Works Rd

Blue Dolphins

Water sports & lakes

Competitive swim club training in Concord, on New England Swimming's list of New Hampshire teams.

Books and Brew

Hobbies & games

Low-pressure Concord Public Library book club for adults who like to talk books in a relaxed setting.

Day, time and place are on the library's online registration form.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire (Bradley Street Clubhouse)

Service & community

Youth club with after-school care, sports, summer camp and teen programs for local kids; volunteers are welcome.

Register online or at the clubhouse, 55 Bradley St

Buntin-Rumford-Webster Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution

History & heritage

Greater Concord chapter of the DAR, a lineage society for women descended from Revolutionary War patriots.

Email the chapter through its website to attend a meeting.

Capital Area Beekeepers Association

Garden & nature

Local beekeeping club for Concord-area hobbyists and beginners, affiliated with NH Beekeepers Association.

2nd Wednesday of each month, 7-9 PM, Concord.

Capital Region Food Program

Service & community

Volunteer-driven nonprofit providing holiday grocery vouchers and year-round food to Concord-area pantries.

See the volunteer information page

Central NH NEMBA

Cycling, running & sports

Mountain bike chapter covering Concord to the Lakes Region; maintains Broken Ground trails and hosts all-level group rides.

Group rides in the warmer months; see the Events tab on the chapter page.

Community Players of Concord

Arts, music & crafts

Community theater in its 99th season, with main stage shows and a Children's Theatre Project.

Shows at Concord City Auditorium; auditions and workshops at the Players Studio.

Concord BKL Club

Ski & winter sports

Youth Bill Koch League cross-country ski club for Concord-area kids, listed with Concord Parks & Recreation.

Contact Concord Parks & Recreation for the winter schedule.

Concord Chorale

Arts, music & crafts

Community chorus presenting major choral works, often with orchestra and soloists, for Concord-area singers and audiences.

Concerts each season in Concord, including at St. Paul's Church; see website to join.

Concord Coachmen Chorus

Arts, music & crafts

Men's barbershop chorus singing a cappella harmony around Concord since 1955; new singers are invited to join.

Annual fall show at Concord City Auditorium; contact the chorus through its website to join.

Concord Composite Squadron

Cars, bikes & planes

Civil Air Patrol squadron offering cadets and adult members aerospace education, leadership training and emergency-services work.

Thursdays 6:30-9 pm, 1 Minuteman Way, Concord.

Concord Contra Dance

Arts, music & crafts

Community contra dance series running since 1988 with live music; beginners welcome.

3rd Saturdays 7-10 PM, City-Wide Community Center, 14 Canterbury Rd.

Concord Crew

Water sports & lakes

Community rowing club for middle and high school students and adults, with learn-to-row sessions on the Merrimack River.

Bert Whittemore Boathouse, 15 Loudon Rd, Concord.

Concord English Country Dance

Arts, music & crafts

English country dancing to live music for dancers of all experience levels.

First Sundays Oct-June, 2:30-6 PM, Howard Recreation Center, Concord.

Concord Garden Club

Garden & nature

Club founded in 1924 offering garden programs, social events, community service and conservation projects.

See website for upcoming programs and the annual Art & Bloom show.

Concord Grange No. 322

Garden & nature

Local Grange chapter: a family-oriented fraternal group rooted in farming, community service and rural life.

Contact through the National Grange's Find a Grange directory.

Concord Historical Society

History & heritage

Shares Concord's history through public programs, research help and publications on the city's past.

Programs are announced on the website.

Concord Lions Club

Service & community

Lions service club of local volunteers supporting sight and hearing causes, youth and neighbors in need; new members welcome.

Concord Model Railroad Club

Hobbies & games

Model railroading club for hobbyists of all ages that builds layouts and runs Concord's annual model train show.

Thursday nights at the Penacook clubhouse; check the club calendar.

Concord Parks & Recreation Ice Skating Lessons

Ski & winter sports

Ice skating lessons run by Concord Parks & Recreation at the city's Everett Arena each skating season.

Lessons at Everett Arena, Concord; registration opens in October through Parks & Recreation.

Concord Skyhawks R/C Club

Hobbies & games

Radio-control flying club with a Locke Road field, fun flies and an AMA Gold Leader Club rating.

Field at Locke Rd., open 9:30 am to sunset in season.

Concord Toastmasters Club

Hobbies & games

Toastmasters club where adults practice public speaking and leadership in a supportive early-morning group.

Fridays, 7-8:30 am, Universalist Unitarian Church, 274 Pleasant St., and on Zoom.

Concord Writers Group

Arts, music & crafts

NH Writers' Project Writers' Night Out critique group where local writers share and discuss their work.

1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10 AM, September to May, Concord Public Library.

Concord YMCA Swim Team

Water sports & lakes

YMCA competitive swim team in Concord, on New England Swimming's list of New Hampshire teams.

Concord Youth Hockey Association

Ski & winter sports

Youth hockey for the Concord area, known as the Capitals: learn to skate, mites and 10U-14U travel teams.

Fall-winter season with home games at Everett Arena; registration on the association site.

Everett Arena Adult Men's Hockey

Ski & winter sports

Independently run men's hockey at Concord's city rink, with a competitive A level and a B level.

A: Mon and Tue evenings; B: Sun evenings, Tue and Wed mornings, in season; ask at the arena.

Five Rivers Conservation Trust

Hiking & outdoors

Land trust for 17 Capital Region towns that conserves farms, forests and recreation land and shares places to hike.

Annual celebration each fall; office at 10 Ferry Street, Concord.

GFWC Concord Contemporary Club

Service & community

Women's volunteer club in the GFWC federation doing community service, charity projects and social events around Concord.

2nd Tuesday 6 PM, September-June

GoodLife Programs & Activities

Service & community

Nonprofit activity center for active older adults, with yoga, tai chi, art classes, events and guided trips.

254 North State St (Smokestack Center); register online

Granite State Woodturners

Arts, music & crafts

Woodturning subgroup of the Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers, sharing lathe skills and demos.

Saturday morning meetings at members' shops; see the Guild calendar.

Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce

Service & community

Business association for the Capital region: networking events, promotion and advocacy for local employers.

Events listed online

Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers

Arts, music & crafts

Educational guild of 750+ amateur and professional woodworkers with 60+ meetings a year.

Events at members' shops, many near Concord; see the online calendar.

Horseshoe Pond Toastmasters Club

Hobbies & games

Midday Toastmasters club for practicing speeches and impromptu speaking; open to all, with online attendance.

Wednesdays, noon, Northeast Delta Dental, 2 Delta Dr.

Karner Blue Toastmasters

Hobbies & games

Lunch-hour Toastmasters club for building speaking and leadership skills; open to all interested adults.

1st and 3rd Tuesday, noon-1 pm, NH Dept. of Environmental Services, 29 Hazen Dr.

Kiwanis Club of Concord, NH

Service & community

Kiwanis service club of volunteers who raise money and run projects to help local children and families; new members welcome.

2nd Mon noon, Concord Community Center; 4th Mon 6 PM, Red Blazer Restaurant

Knights of Columbus Concord Council 112

Service & community

Catholic men's fraternal council that does parish and community charity work, from food drives to fundraising dinners.

Business meeting 2nd Monday 7:00 PM, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (confirm first)

League of NH Craftsmen

Arts, music & crafts

Nonprofit supporting fine craft and craftspeople through juried membership, fairs and exhibits.

Headquarters at 49 South Main St, Concord; juried or supporting membership.

Merrimack River Greenway Trail

Hiking & outdoors

Nonprofit raising funds for and building a multi-use riverside trail in Concord that links to the Granite State Rail Trail.

Volunteer form and newsletter sign-up on the website.

Merrimack River Watershed Council

Water sports & lakes

Nonprofit protecting the Merrimack River in NH and MA; offers an online paddling guide with boat ramps and has hosted public paddles.

NH office at 54 Portsmouth St, Concord; events are posted on the website.

Nevers' Second Regiment Band

Arts, music & crafts

Historic nonprofit community band playing outdoor summer concerts across New Hampshire.

Tuesday 7 PM summer concerts in Concord parks; contact via the website.

New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation

Garden & nature

Membership group for farm families and agricultural businesses, with county chapters, training and advocacy.

Join or renew online; office at 295 Sheep Davis Road, Concord.

New Hampshire Historical Society

History & heritage

Statewide nonprofit, founded 1823, with a museum, research library, exhibitions and programs on New Hampshire history.

Museum and library in Concord; hours and the events calendar are on the website.

New Hampshire Potters Guild

Arts, music & crafts

Ceramic artists' guild offering workshops, exhibitions and member wood-kiln firings.

Meetings rotate among studios; membership form on the website.

New Hampshire Society of Genealogists

History & heritage

Statewide nonprofit for anyone researching New Hampshire ancestors: conferences, webinars, a journal and grants.

Spring and fall conferences plus webinars; join online.

New Hampshire USTA League

Cycling, running & sports

Statewide adult team tennis league played at about 20 indoor clubs; solo players can ask to be placed on a team.

Matches at clubs in Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Keene and the Seacoast; join via TennisLink.

New Hampshire Weavers Guild

Arts, music & crafts

Nonprofit founded in 1938 promoting hand weaving through workshops, speakers and mentoring.

3rd Wednesdays Sept-Nov and Mar-May, Kimball Jenkins Estate, Concord.

New Hampshire Wildlife Federation

Fish, game & animals

Statewide federation of sportsmen's clubs and individuals speaking up for hunting, fishing and wildlife habitat.

NH Audubon (McLane Center)

Garden & nature

Statewide bird and wildlife conservation group with nature centers, programs, local chapters and volunteer roles.

Join or volunteer via the website; programs at the McLane Center, Concord.

NH Climbing & Fitness

Hiking & outdoors

Large indoor climbing gym with a youth club and team, school league, adult team, adaptive climbing and Scout programs.

10 Langdon Avenue, Concord; women's nights and other events listed online.

NH Golf Association

Cycling, running & sports

State golf association offering handicaps, tournaments for all skill levels, beginner workshops and social golf.

Based at 56 S. State St, Concord; member events are held at courses statewide.

NH Rail Trails Coalition

Hiking & outdoors

Statewide coalition that supports local rail trail groups, shares trail lists and maps, and promotes rail trail use.

Individuals and groups can join through the website.

NHSCOT

History & heritage

Preserves and promotes Scottish culture: the NH Highland Games, afternoon teas, a book club and genealogy seminars.

Office at 25 Triangle Park Dr; events around the state and on Zoom are listed online.

Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH)

Garden & nature

Statewide nonprofit supporting organic farmers and gardeners through education, farmer services and advocacy.

Join online; annual Winter Conference and member events listed on the website.

Poetry Society of New Hampshire

Arts, music & crafts

Statewide society supporting poets with readings, contests, workshops and Touchstone journal.

Events around the state; join through the website.

Power Play Hockey League

Ski & winter sports

Adult recreational hockey league for B, C and D level players, with mixed-skill teams and certified referees.

Plays at Everett Arena, Concord, and Sunday evenings at Conway Arena, Nashua; register online.

River Hill Grange No. 346

Garden & nature

Local Grange chapter: a family-oriented fraternal group rooted in farming, community service and rural life.

Contact through the National Grange's Find a Grange directory.

Rolling Bones 4-H Club

Fish, game & animals

4-H dog club for youth, with community service and public speaking projects.

Contact Merrimack County 4-H to be connected with the club leader.

Rotary Club of Capital City Sunrise (Concord)

Service & community

Rotary service club running community projects, scholarships and fundraisers around Concord; guests welcome.

Thursdays 7:00 AM, CSI Charter School, 26 Washington St, Penacook

Rotary Club of Concord, NH

Service & community

Rotary service club running community projects, scholarships and fundraisers around Concord; guests welcome.

Tuesdays 12:00 PM, Kimball Jenkins Estate, 266 N Main St

Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests

Hiking & outdoors

Statewide land trust with free public forest reservations, a Five Hikes Challenge, outings and hundreds of volunteers.

Events calendar on the website; based at 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord.

Spotlight Toastmasters Club

Hobbies & games

Evening Toastmasters club that meets online to help members grow as speakers and leaders.

2nd and 4th Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm, online.

Suncook Valley Chorale

Arts, music & crafts

Non-auditioned community chorus of about 80 singers from central and southern New Hampshire.

Rehearses and performs in Concord; see the Get Involved page.

The Friendly Kitchen

Service & community

Concord's soup kitchen, serving free meals every day to anyone who is hungry, with volunteer cooks and servers.

2 South Commercial St; lunch weekdays at noon, dinner daily at 5 PM

The Granite YMCA of Concord

Service & community

Community Y with fitness, swimming, child care, camps and youth and family programs; financial aid is available.

Join online or at the branch front desk

The Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire

Hiking & outdoors

State chapter protecting nature preserves open for hiking, with volunteer opportunities around New Hampshire.

Volunteer openings and events are listed on its New Hampshire web page.

The Nor'easters Adult Women's Hockey

Ski & winter sports

Adult women's hockey group that skates at Concord's Everett Arena through the hockey season.

Wednesday evenings from 9:30 p.m. at Everett Arena, Concord; contact the arena to join.

The Pierce Brigade

History & heritage

Volunteer group that owns and runs the Pierce Manse, the Concord home of President Franklin Pierce, with tours and events.

Pierce Manse open Thu-Sat 10 am-3 pm, late May through October; other days by appointment.

True Crime Book Club

Hobbies & games

Concord Public Library discussion group for readers of true crime; registration encouraged but not required.

Every other month on a Tuesday evening at the library's Main Branch.

Upper Merrimack Watershed Association

Garden & nature

Protects the upper Merrimack with volunteer water sampling from Franklin to Bow, education and river projects.

Volunteer through the website's Get Involved pages; based in Penacook.

VFW Post 1631

Service & community

Veterans of Foreign Wars post offering camaraderie and support for veterans who served overseas, plus community service.

3rd Monday 7:00 PM

White Mountain Lodge #5 IOOF

Service & community

Odd Fellows lodge: a fraternal order built on friendship, mutual aid and local charity; prospective members welcome.

1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7 PM, September to June, 179 Pleasant St, Concord.

Woman's Club of Concord

Service & community

Women's volunteer club in the GFWC federation doing community service, charity projects and social events around Concord.

Meeting times vary; Chamberlin House, 44 Pleasant St