Discover creativity along the Route 3 Art Trail Nov. 7

CONCORD — On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Route 3 Art Trail invites families, sightseers, locals, and art collectors alike to a one-day fun driving tour that celebrates the area’s unique arts community. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., explore a vibrant corridor of creativity stretching from Concord to Franklin. This year, expansion to the trail begun, which now runs 20 miles with more than 20 art-filled destinations, including some new locations in downtown Concord. Pick up an official Trail Guide at a location on either end of the tour and then visit at least five trail locations for the opportunity to enter a raffle with a choice of prizes from up and down the trail.

For the second year, the local organizers — Concord Makerspace — will be participating alongside many other nearby stops. Hosting a selection of artists will be Eagles Aerie & Co, which has expanded to two sites this year, the Franklin Public Library, and the Waterhorse Pub. A few other trail selections along the way include Penumbra, The Eleventh Letter Writing Gallery, Sweet Dreamz/Fox Hardware, The Art Porch Gallery, Laborata Studio, Black Forest Nursery, and Kimball Jenkins. Trail locations will offer a glimpse into the creative process with opportunities to meet artists, view creative demonstrations, and purchase original works. Additional local food establishments will be hosting artists, and some locations along the trail will have food or drink specials. Whether one is a seasoned collector or simply curious, the Route 3 Art Trail offers something for everyone.

Come celebrate the arts and discover the creative heartbeat of central New Hampshire.

Admission is free at all locations, and all ages are welcome. A full map and schedule of events are available at route3arttrail.com.