Seasonal Events

Dover Parks & Recreation plans a number of special seasonal events annually each year, offering a great opportunity for families in Dover to connect with other residents!

WINTER

(December / January / February)

Dover Tree Lighting with Chickering Band Performance

• held annually in early-to-mid December

Outdoor Ice Skating at Channing Pond 

• dependent on an extended period (approx. 1 week or more) of consistent, below freezing temperatures, without snow.

SPRING

(March / April / May)

*NEW* Welcome Spring! outdoor, family crafts & music event 

• held annually on the Saturday before Easter

Youth Fishing Derby

• held annually in late April/early May

SUMMER

(June / July / August)

*NEW* Schools Out Concert! music & dance with Stacey Peasley

• mid-to-late June on the Dover Town Common

Summer Concert Series on the Dover Town Common

• held annually on Tuesday evenings in July

FALL

(September / October / November)

Dover Days Fair

• held annually on the second Saturday of September

DSHS X-Country Team: Dover Dash 5K & Fun RUN

• held during the Dover Days Fair, on the second Saturday of September

*NEW* Dover Placemaking Project - Traveling Art Exhibit  

• call for submissions for Fall 2021