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 / March)

Welcome Winter: celebrating the season of lights

• presented in partnership with The Dover Foundation.

Outdoor Ice Skating at Channing Pond 

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

SPRING

(April / May / June)

Annual Spring Egg Hunt and Crafts Event

• held annually on the Saturday before Easter

Youth Fishing Derby

• held annually in early May

Satur-PLAY in May!

• held on the Saturday before Memorial Day weekend

SUMMER

(July / August)

Summer Concert Series on the Dover Town Common

• held annually on Tuesday evenings each July/early August on the Dover Town Common 

Back to School Concert! Music & Dance performance for children

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

FALL

(September / October / November)

Dover Days Fair

• held annually on the second Saturday of September in Dover Center

       ...includes the DSHS Cross-Country Team's Dover Dash 5K & Fun Run!

A Very Spooky Saturday - Pumpkin Decorating Party and Trunk-or-Treat

• held annually on the Saturday before Halloween

Flag Football Turkey Bowl

• held on the early release day before Thanksgiving