Friday, December 2, 2011

5:30pm - midnight

Check out photos here!

Midnight Merriment is Main Street Concord's official kick-off to the winter holiday shopping season. Shoppers delight in dozens of unique, locally owned businesses, sparkling white lights, beautiful windows and historic buildings and old-fashioned warm hospitality throughout the downtown.

There are lots of GREAT reasons to come downtown for Midnight Merriment; thank you to Citizens Bank, Infinite Health Chriropractic, Ballard's Costumes on Broadway, + our other generous sponsors!:

* Visit with Santa + his elvesin the Eagle Square Atrium from 6-8 pm

* Bring your letters for Santa to put in Santa's mailbox (built by Parker Academy)

* Explore the first ever Giftopolis from Concord Arts Market on (2) levels in Eagle Square Atrium

* Free admission at the Museum of NH History

* Granite State Roller Derby elves will be on skates at City Plaza (in front of the State House)

* Enjoy the tree + manger on City Plaza while munching roasted chestnuts + sippling hot cocoa from St. Paul's Church

* Strolling caroling groups will delight your ears throughout the evening

* Live music organized by True Brew Barista in Bicentennial Square

* Tours of the festively decorated Kimball House Mansion at Capitol Center for the Arts (5:30 - 10:00 pm)

* Enjoy holiday storytelling for the whole family at Capitol Center for the Arts (5:30 - 9:00 pm)

* Gift wrapping to benefit Concord Hospital's Family Health Center joins the Concord Hisotrical Society in the storefront next to Bagel Works

* A bounty of wonderful offerings from our local merchants + restaurants throughout the downtown

We look forward to seeing you at Midnight Merriment!

*Appreciation and photo credits to Rebecca Kinhan