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Garage parking, street parking, parking costs, and a parking locator to navigate through town. Information also includes public transportation. PARKING UPDATE New parking garage rates make parking more accessible and affordable than ever! The parking garage is free for the first hour. See map below for more hour by hour information. Parking & Transportation There are several ways to visit Hanover New Hampshire! Bike, car, bus, or train, our goal is to provide easy accessibility for all. AMTRAK Closest train stop: White River Junction (8 mins) ADVANCE TRANSIT Free, local bus throughout the Upper Valley. Frequently stops on Main Street. DARTMOUTH COACH A reservation-based luxury service connecting through Boston & NY, including a stop at Dartmouth College. NEARBY AIRPORTS Lebanon Airport (15 mins) Manchester (1H 15 mins) Boston Logan (2 hours)

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Holidays in Hanover Holidays in Hanover Holidays in Hanover Holidays in Hanover Join us in Hanover this holiday season for a delightful array of festivities in 2025! Enjoy exciting shopping promotions, witness the enchanting tree lighting ceremony, and partake in various joyful activities that will bring the community together. Celebrate the spirit of the holidays with family and friends, and make unforgettable memories in our charming town. Don't miss out on the magic of the season! 11/28/25: Black Friday Experience the excitement of shopping in town with our special promotions and extended hours! Enjoy exclusive deals at your stores and take advantage of late-night shopping options. Whether you're looking for the latest trends or unique finds, there's something for everyone. Join us for a delightful shopping experience that you won't want to miss! 11/29/25: Small Business Saturday Support local businesses for Small Business Saturday! Join us celebrating the hardworking entrepreneurs in our community who bring unique products and services to our neighborhoods. By shopping local, you're not just finding-of-a-kind items; you’re also helping to keep our community vibrant and thriving. Let's make a difference together—shop small and support your local! 12/5/25: Celebrate The Season Make the Season Special! Bundle Up And Join In The Fun Of This Dazzling, Family-Oriented Night In Downtown Hanover, NH! Visit the event page HERE for more information. 12/6/25: SNOW Many Pancakes Do you like breakfast food? What about hot chocolate stations with all the toppings you can imagine? Would you like to take a photo with Santa and/or a real, live ice princess? Then you should come to HPR's annual Snow Many Pancakes celebration! Featuring yummy breakfast food prepared by the talented culinary students at Hartford Area Career and Technical Center (HACTC), it will take place at the RWB Community Center. Register HERE 12/6/25: FREE Movie: Rudolph At The Nugget Theater in Hanover, this holiday classic will be shown at 11:30 AM. Non perishable food donations accepted for the Upper Valley Haven. 12/6/25: Cookie Swap Contest 'Tis the season to celebrate with crafting and holiday cookies! Each cookie submission receives two free tickets to any Hop film event. Taste cookies and vote for your favorites in a variety of categories. 12:00-1:00 PM. More information & registration HERE 12/13/25: Downtown Hanover Holiday Shopping Spree Missed Black Friday? Here's another chance to snag fantastic discounts and enjoy extended store hours. Join us throughout downtown from 5-7 PM to meet Santa and make the most of this special shopping opportunity. Visit the official event page HERE for more information. By 12/15: Letters to Santa Calling all children this holiday season! Want to send Santa your holiday wish list? We can help with that. Make sure to postmark your letters for the North Pole by December 15 so Santa has plenty of time to respond. Send letters to: Santa Claus/The North Pole/C.O. P.O. Box 483/Hanover, NH/03755 12/15 & 12/19: Decorate a Gingerbread House Session One: Monday, December 15, 2025: 5-6 PM Session Two: Friday, December 19, 2025: 5-6 PM Come on down to the RWB Community Center with a team of up to 6 family or friend decorators to bedazzle a beautiful, festive gingerbread house for the holiday season. Let us handle the mess! Did we mention the gingerbread will be homemade? $15 per group of decorators, all supplies included! Click here to register now. By 12/19: Winter Card Exchange Register by December 19, 2025 Send a winter card, receive a winter card! This winter-themed pen pal exchange is sure to bring you a warm fuzzy feeling. Register for free here and receive an email with your next steps! Note: Parks & Rec will securely handle the addresses and personal information during the card exchange. PARKING UPDATE Friday December 5 the garage will be free after 5pm. Free parking throughout town on town holidays 11/27, 11/28, 12/25, 12/26 and 1/1. FREE Saturday & Sunday parking on town streets and garage starting 11/29 through month of December.

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Add events to the Hanover calendar and be involved in our town engagement. July 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6:00 PM Still North: Word Game Night 11 5:30 AM The 45th Annual Prouty +1 more 12 12:00 PM The 4th Place: Family Afternoons 13 6:30 PM Sawtooth: Trivia Night 14 7:00 PM Still North: Reading: Meg Richardson - Paradise Pawn +1 more 15 4:00 PM The Hop: The Ida Mae Specker Band Square Dance Workshop +1 more 16 17 6:00 PM Still North: Word Game Night 18 6:00 PM Couch Multiplayer: Free Console Play 19 12:00 PM The 4th Place: Family Afternoons +1 more 20 6:30 PM Sawtooth: Trivia Night 21 8:00 PM Sawtooth Tuesday Night Karaoke 22 7:00 PM The Hop: Celebrating 35 Years of NYTW at Dartmouth with Nona Hendryx and Lynn Nottage 23 24 4:00 PM The Hood Museum: A SPACE FOR DIALOGUE GALLERY TALK +2 more 25 6:00 PM Couch Multiplayer: Free Console Play 26 12:00 PM The 4th Place: Family Afternoons 27 6:30 PM Sawtooth: Trivia Night 28 8:00 PM Sawtooth Tuesday Night Karaoke 29 6:30 PM The Hood Museum: Lecture 30 31 5:00 PM The Hop: Department of Theater & Hopkins Center New York Theatre Workshop Salon +1 more 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9