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The Power of Community Synergy
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It’s Happening in Manchester.
Every 2nd Saturday from 10 AM–2 PM, Downtown comes alive with special open house activities and offerings, alongside the regular delights of specialty shopping, parks and trails, and our amazing restaurants, coffee and ice cream shops, breweries, and bars.
September 13th is extra special—it showcases the best of what happens when artists, volunteers, nonprofits, town departments, and local businesses come together for a full day of creativity and connection. From morning markets to evening concerts, Manchester shines when our community gathers. From fresh food to live music, from books to weaving, from skate culture to storytelling, each event complements the others, creating a day where creativity, culture, and community thrive side by side.
This collaboration reflects Manchester’s unique spirit: a town where partnerships spark possibilities, and everyone has a place to connect, create, and celebrate.
Saturday, September 13th – A Day of Art, Culture & Community in Manchester
🌱 Farmers Market
8 AM – 12 PM | Forest Street Parking Lot
Shop fresh, local produce and goods at Manchester’s Farmers Market, running every Saturday morning through October 29th.✍️ 2nd Saturday Writer’s Playground
10:30 AM – 12 PM | WORK_SPACE (903 Main Street)
A free, peer-led writing group for ages 16+ with creative prompts, sharing, and supportive feedback to spark imagination and build connections.🛍️ Manchester Women’s Club Fundraising Tag Sale
10 AM – 2 PM | WORK_SPACE
Find hidden treasures and support Interval House in honor of the 2025 GFWC International Day of Service – End Domestic & Sexual Violence.📖 Manchester Book Fest
10 AM – 2 PM | Downtown Main Street
Meet more than 80 authors, enjoy live music, take part in free writing and art workshops, and discover your next great read at this free, family-friendly festival.🧵 Warped Telephone Exhibit
All Day | The Galleries at WORK_SPACE
Explore this weaving exhibit by the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, where each design connects to the next like a game of “telephone.”🛒 Gallery Shop @ WORK_SPACE and multiple Art Exhibits
10 AM – 4 PM | WORK_SPACE
Browse hundreds of unique, handmade items from local artists and makers—art, gifts, and accessories for every taste.🎶 7th Annual Songwriter’s Association Concert in the Park
4 – 7 PM | Center Memorial Park (Rain Location: WORK_SPACE)
Bring a blanket, grab takeout, and enjoy live, family-friendly music created in and for Manchester. Can’t attend in person? Tune into the livestream!🛹 Charter Oak Skate Park Opening
4 – 7 PM | Downtown Manchester
Celebrate the opening of Manchester’s newest recreation space with an afternoon of energy and excitement.
