Hanover's Top 5 Weekend Events (September 5-7)

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September kicks off with a mix of art, music, family fun, and even a little fresh ink. From the return of the beloved First Friday Art Walk to a brand-new romance bookstore opening downtown, the town is buzzing with creativity. Add in a harvest festival, live music at The Circle, and a late Labor Day tattoo party, and you’ve got a weekend full of options — whether you want to stroll, shop, jam, or celebrate.

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Here are the best of the best. Full event details are listed chronologically below.

Below, you’ll find more info about each event, now listed in the order they’re happening so it’s easier to plan your weekend. Even though they’re ranked in our Top 5, your favorite might be #3. (That’s part of the fun.)

📆 Friday, September 5 | 🕔 5 PM – 8 PM
📍 Downtown Hanover

The streets of downtown transform into an open-air gallery this Friday evening.

✨ Featured artist Dorothy Hartley at Little Fox Coffee & Books
🎨 Abstract Art exhibit at Hanover Area Arts Guild
🖼️ “12x12” showcase at The Gallery at the Old Post Office
🐉 Fantasy-inspired works at The Serpent’s Key
💎 Local artist showcase at Wicked Gems
🍷 [re]Collection by Melinda & Keith Stambaugh at Warehouse Gourmet

Free to attend and full of surprises, this monthly walk is one of Hanover’s most creative nights out.

📆 Saturday, September 6 | 🕘 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 160 Ram Drive, Hanover

J.A. Myers Homes hosts this family-friendly celebration of the season.

👧 Kid Zone with fairy hair, face painting, bounce slide & YMCA classes
🚒 Fire truck visit from SAVES
🎨 Rock painting, coloring, scavenger hunt & free games
🍴 Food vendors + local businesses

Bring your neighbors and a big appetite for fall fun.

📆 Saturday, September 6 | 🕛 12 PM – 3 PM
📍 104 Carlisle Street, Hanover

A late Labor Day cookout with tattoos, raffles, and community spirit.

🌭 Cookout vibes with lots of hot dogs to enjoy
🎵 Hang out and listen to music
🎟️ Tattoo gift certificate raffles
🎨 Kids’ face painting
💉 Book a chair for fresh ink with Justin or Josiah

Equal parts block party and tattoo showcase, this is Hanover in its most eclectic form.

📆 Saturday, September 6 | 🕗 8 PM – 11 PM
📍 The Circle, Hanover

Nick Miller layers instruments live to create an unforgettable sonic mix — from sitar to banjo, funk to folk.

🎸 Styles spanning blues, funk, hip-hop, reggae & more
🍻 Enjoy a craft beer with friends

A night of music that refuses to fit in a single genre.

📆 Sunday, September 7 | 🕛 12 PM – 6 PM
📍 9 Carlisle Street, Hanover

Love stories take the spotlight at this brand-new, woman-owned bookstore.

💖 Curated romance novels in every style
🎁 Bookish goods, apparel & literary gifts
📖 A cozy space to celebrate love in all its forms

A new chapter in Hanover’s downtown shopping scene begins here.

These are just a few of the happenings around town.

See the full Heart of Hanover events calendar here:
👉 heartofhanover.carrd.co

Thanks for following along and supporting Hanover’s small but mighty arts, music, and business community. Your encouragement truly keeps this project alive.

Lately a few of you have asked how you can help support Heart of Hanover. First, thank you. It means so much to know you value this little love letter to our town. And second, you’re right, this is a big lift for one person.

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XoXo, Megan

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