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10 Ways to Celebrate Grandparents in the Concord Area

Grandparents Day is Sept. 10

By Sarah Cates, Macaroni Kid Concord Publisher Mom August 29, 2023

Grandparents: We love them, our kids adore them ... and in turn they offer unconditional love (and — if you're lucky — free babysitting!). Grandparents Day is Sunday, Sept. 10 and there's no better way to show the older people in your life how much you and your kids love and appreciate them than spending the day with them. And for those of you grandparents raising your grandkids full-time? We see and very much appreciate you! 

Lucky enough to have grandparents who live close by? Here are 10 ideas on how to spend Grandparents Day in the Concord, New Hampshire Area:



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1. Take them out for a special meal in the Concord Area

Here are three favorite NH-owned restaurants:

2. Go for a walk in the woods in the Concord Area

If your grandparents love fresh air and hiking in the woods, there might be no simpler way to spend the day! Here are some great hiking trails in the capital region that are accessible to all:

3. Plan a picnic in the Concord Area

Surprise Grandma and Grandpa with a picnic! Here are three great spots for a family picnic:



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4. Let your child share one of their favorite places in the Concord Area

Does your child have a favorite Concord attraction like a trampoline park, amusement park, or playground? Grandma and Grandpa might love to come along to take part, or if that's too much, simply watch their grandchildren enjoy themselves! Your children, in turn, will probably love to tour Grandma and Grandpa around their favorite place locally. Here are three fun spots in the Concord Area where kids can play and there is plenty of room for adults to watch (or take part!):


Grandparents live far away? 

Let them know you're thinking of them on Grandparents Day! Here are three ways to tell them you love them from a distance:

Make a video

Kids can list all the things they love about grandma and grandpa.

Send them a hug

Tape together a few pieces of newspaper or use the white side of wrapping paper and outline your child with their arms outstretched. Let your kids color themselves in. Fold it up, put it in an envelope, and send that hug to Grandma and Grandpa!

DIY coasters

Grandparents love personalized gifts, so make them DIY coasters, either with your kids' picture or a drawing they've completed. See how to do it here.


5. Let grandparents share one of their favorite places in the Concord Area

Perhaps your grandparents have a favorite spot or activity in Concord that you haven't been to before! Let them take you and your kids along to experience what makes it important to them. They'll love introducing you and your kids to their friends and sharing a place that's special.

6. Visit a museum in the Concord Area together

Museums are a great place to spend a day with Grandma and Grandpa! Here are three great museums in the capital region that will be open on Grandparents Day:

7. Say "Hi" to the animals in the Concord Area

Grandparents probably love to see animals as much as their grandkids! Here are three places to go and see the animals in the Concord area on Grandparents Day:



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8. Plan a photo scavenger hunt

We developed this fun scavenger hunt for teens and tweens but there's no reason why Grandma and Grandpa can't take part too! Make great memories by taking selfies together, recreating a famous Beatles album cover, and just generally spending the day out and about in Concord being silly together.

9. Go for ice cream

Who doesn't love a sweet treat? Here are three great locally-owned ice cream places we love:

10. Plan a photo shoot

Grandparents love family photos (and who doesn't?!?), so arrange a photo shoot with a Concord area photographer on Grandparents Day, or gift them a certificate to use later. Here are three great local photographers who specialize in family photos:



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