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LOCAL FUN
- OK TO DELAY - CONCORD
- Dec 13, 2024
- 4 min read
At the Ok to Delay Concord Kick-Off event in November at CMS, parents shared that kids without smartphones often feel left out and isolated from peers. To help, we’re organizing a series of casual, screen-free meetups for tweens, teens, and parents to connect.
Below is a growing list of local, fun activity ideas for future meetups or for you to enjoy with your family!
Have suggestions or want to help coordinate a meetup? Email Meredith at meredithcooleyconcord@gmail.com.
Altitude - Friday Night Friendzy
Fridays 6pm-8pm | $15 per jumper
"Join us for Friday Night Friendzy! Friday Night Friendzy is designed for younger teens and tweens."
Every Friday from 6pm-8pm.
Ticket price includes 2 hours of jump time PLUS a slice of pizza & water bottle (while supplies lasts)..
Altitude Trampoline Socks (required and not included in ticket prices): $3.50 per pair.
SWIFTIE Dance Parties
Throughout the winter season several venues host Taylor Swift Dance Parties. Check out these two upcoming events:
December 29th 2pm - Rex Theater -Manchester NH: https://palacetheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0FUg000000wQa1MAE
December 14th 7:30pm - Bank of NH Stage Concord NH: https://www.ccanh.com/show/24000226
Private Dance Parties
There are several members who have offered to host a dance party in their basement or garage! We could also rent a space at the City Wide Community Center ($15 for renting a program room/hr or $60 for the large auditorium) or the Merrimack Lodge at White Park ($100 for 2 hrs - rental info here).
SPARC (Sports, Play, Art and Recreation Club) at Parks and Recreation
SPARC is a FREE Parks and Recreation program designed to provide Concord youth ages 6-18 with a safe space on winter weekends to learn, grow, and strengthen community bonds through unstructured play at the City Wide Community Center in Concord, NH. The program offers pick-up indoor soccer, basketball, arts & crafts, games, toys, and more!
Saturdays & Sundays
January 4 - March 30, 2025
2-4pm
The official Parks and Recreation SPARC 2025 webpage is here.
Tween/Teen SPARC
Saturdays & Sundays
January 4 - March 30, 2025
4:15-5:30pm
Unsupervised youth ages 10-15 can come hang out at the City Wide Community Center and enjoy activities tailored to tweens and teens including pick up sports in the gym. Teen time is from 4:15-5:30pm on both Saturday and Sundays throughout the program which will run this winter from January 4-March 30, 2025. this year
Movie Night @ Red River Theater
Get some friends together and go out to the movies! Heading to a matinee can make this experience more affordable.
Ice Skating at Everett Arena
September 3, 2024 - March 13, 2025
Last Saturday Session: February 22, 2025
Last Sunday Session: March 2, 2025
Public Skate Hours:
Sunday: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday hours begin October 12: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pricing:
$6 Admission (Ages 3 & Under Free)$6 Skate Rentals$5 Helmet Rentals
Skate aide walkers are available in a limited supply.
Outdoor Ice Skating
City of Concord Outdoor skating areas include:
White Park Pond & Hockey Rink
Rollins Park (along north side Broadway Street)
Beaver Meadow Pond (located at Beaver Meadow Golf Course)
Midweek Ski Night at Pat's Peak
Meet up at Pat's Peak for a tween/teen ski night - https://www.patspeak.com/
Flag Football or Capture the Flag in the Snow!
Meet up at a public park to play capture the flag or flag football in the snow!
Hiking & Snowshoeing
Meet up at a local trailhead for a winter walk or hike! Local hiking trails here. Did you know the City of Concord has 31 trails in Concord? These trails are maintained by a group of volunteers and are managed by Assistant City Planner, Beth Fenstermacher. All trails are open year round and offer a great local connection to the outdoors. These trails are also great for snowshoeing when there is enough snow. Please visit the link below for more information about the trails and monthly hikes that are offered.
XC Ski & Snowshoe Trails:
Beaver Meadow Golf Course (free to use and maintained by the City of Concord)
Memorial Field and White Farm (free to use and maintained by the Capital Ski and Outing Club)
Teen Time Downtown:
Meet up at CMS and teens walk together downtown to grab burritos and do a little shopping
Parents and siblings can lag behind serving as a home base and getting to connect too!
Arts & Crafts/Makers Meetup
Do your kids love crafting? We can gather for fun arts and crafts meetups, either at the Community Center or in a member-hosted space. Let’s get creative and make something amazing together!
Dungeons & Dragons Meetups
Does your kid love Dungeons & Dragons? We can gather for a series of fun-filled D&D meetups where young adventurers work together to shape epic stories. Guided by a “Dungeon Master,” it’s all about teamwork, imagination, and exploring exciting new worlds!
Concord Public Library Activities
Sledding!
Will we get snow this winter? If yes, we can gather for sledding fun at Whites Park or in a member-hosted backyard.
Reach out with your ideas!! Or to coordinate a meetup? Email Meredith at meredithcooleyconcord@gmail.com.
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