Celebrating a Great 2nd Saturday in July!

Last Updated 7/14/2022in District News, Downtown News

Take a Look Back - And Plan for Next Month!

Local Groups Partnered with Downtown Businesses

July 9th, the 2nd Saturday in July was a huge success! Downtown businesses hosted activities, live music, and more!

Take a look at some of the fun ... and plan ahead to join us every 2nd Saturday this summer!

The Cornerstone Christian School offered free crafts at Silk City Coffee.

CAST children's theatre offered Seussical, Jr.-themed activities outside the Manchester Mall at 811 Main. (Come see the Performance in the Park later this month!)

The Firestone | Art Studio & Cafe offered free face painting and affordable crafts! 

WORK_SPACE hosted local musicians organized by Imagine Main Street, as well as open gallery hours for The Art of Recovery exhibit. 

Are you a business or local group that would like to participate next month? Send us a message!

Businesses Offered Great Deals

Have you started watching our Downtown Deals page on our website? This is the place to find sales, specials, coupons and more for our downtown businesses!

2nd Saturdays are a great day for one-day deals!

In July....

Beller's Music offered Ukulele specials - perfect for beginning musicians!

Silk City Antiques had a Cash & Carry Sale

The Firestone | Art Studio & Cafe offered discounts on class registration and sales at the Market Store! (All month long!)

The Grateful Headshop has a 10% off sale every month on the 2nd Saturday!

Pop-Up Markets

We love to support local business owners, farmers and makers!

MACC Farmer's Market launched this Saturday and will be in the Green Lot every Saturday from 8-12:30 all summer long! Stop by for fresh produce from local farmers!

The Market at 1115 Main never disappoints! 
The Market is a monthly pop-up with over 30 local artisan-makers! The Market is open on the 2nd Saturday AND Sunday from 10am to 4pm. You will find The Market at The Firestone | Art Studio & Cafe!

Connecti-CUTS Unisex Salon hosted a craft pop-up featuring "The Flower Pot Lady"! 

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Our 2nd Saturdays Downtown are made possible by our generous sponsors!

John Boyle Decorating Centers
The Firestone Art Studio + Cafe
Silk City Coffee
DAS Repair Group
Urban Lodge Brewing
Manchester Adult & Continuing Education
Mulberry Street
Creative Notions
Connecticut Valley Coin, LLC
Grateful Headshop LLC
Sweet Pepper

Make August 2nd Saturday Great!

Plan ahead to join us on August 13th for another great 2nd Saturday Downtown!

Don't miss the announcements and map of activity - subscribe to our newsletter, WHAT'S UP DOWNTOWN!

Are you a downtown business, or a local organization that would like to partner with us for the next 2nd Saturday? Contact Us right away to sign up!

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