3rd Thursday fun returning THIS week!

Vendor market on Adrian Street at last month’s 3rd Thursday

3rd Thursday returns this week! This Thursday, July 15th from 5 to 8 pm, come hang out in downtown Manchester for entertainment, food, shopping, kid activities, and more!

Start the evening off with a trip to the outdoor farmers market running from 3 to 6:30 pm at 455 West Main Street in front of the soon-to-be open Manchester Market.

From 5  to 8 pm, spend time downtown enjoying live music by John L and The Bad Boys Blues Band on the Mill porch, and watch the Dames ‘n Flames fire twirlers (6-6:45 pm, and 7:15-8 pm) and the belly dancers. Shop the vendors market on Adrian Street. Kids will enjoy the children’s activities in the alley and kids of all ages, the free hayride. Stores and restaurants will be offering specials and some stores will have extended hours.

Head to the corner and up East Main Street and visit the Manchester Historical Society Museum located at 302 East Main Street and the blacksmith shop at 324 East Main Street, which will both be open to visitors free of charge.

Finish the evening off at the gazebo in Wurster Park on West Main Street at 7:30 pm with a free concert by Abigail Stauffer and the Wisdom featuring acoustic, pop, and neo-soul music. 

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.