Upcoming Programs & Events

Thursday, November 6th
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $10.00 pp 

Join Merrimack Parks and Recreation and Author/Presenter Martin Gitlin for a fun and enlightening program that will really entertain!

Take a fun and nostalgic journey through the most iconic and greatest era of rock-and-roll history with author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin. This presentation highlights performance videos of influential British Invasion superstars such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Hollies, Dave Clark Five and The Who as well as American bands that provided a wonderful reply such as the Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, Temptations, Simon & Garfunkel, Turtles and Rascals. The program also discusses how these artists influenced pop culture and society, compares and contrasts the music, and includes trivia questions for patrons to ponder (including snippets of songs from which patrons must identify the band!). The presentation will conclude with a question-and-answer period. This program is a lot of fun so join in! 

Program will take place at the John O' Leary Center.  Coffee and Snacks will be provided!

Friday, November 7th 

6:30pm to 9:00pm

Cost $25.00

Age 6 - 14

Make  your child's interest in video games a fun social experience!  Participants will have an exciting evening with peers playing Nintendo  Switch multiplayer games such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and other  various games, a pizza dinner is included too! 

Program is held in the  Function Hall at Wasserman Park. Advanced registration is required and spaces are limited.
 

Participants may bring their own Nintendo Switch to connect with other players if they choose to.  

Saturday, November 15th

9:00 am - 3:00pm

$125.00 pp

Wasserman Park

Grades 6th -8th

 Safe  Sitter® prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home  alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The lessons are filled  with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students learn how to  prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as  power failures or weather emergencies. Participants will learn tips to  manage behavior along with the ages and stages of child development.  Class will also include rescue skills such as choking rescue and CPR and  how to assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. Lastly this course  will teach participants how to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet  employers to set students up for success now and in the future. Students  practice these skills through various role plays.
 

In  order to complete your registration for this program the instructor  requires all participants and their parents to complete the documents in  the link below. https://www.nhcpr.com/customer-support/documents/safe-sitter 

Friday, November 21st

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

$25.00 pp

Age: 5 - 14

Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall 

Calling all little royals! Join Merrimack Parks and Recreation staff for a  magical evening of sparkle and fun at our Princess Party! Come dressed  in your favorite princess PJs and get ready for an enchanted night of  activities fit for royalty.
 

• Our royal guests will enjoy:
  Princess Hair-Dos – Get your hair styled like a true princess!
• Face Painting & Coloring Station – Add a little extra sparkle to your royal look and create your own princess masterpiece.
• Dance Party – Twirl and spin the night away at our magical dance floor.
• Pizza Dinner – Every princess needs a royal feast!
   

It’s a night full of imagination, laughter, and fun for our youngest royals! 

Saturday, November 22nd

10:00 am -12:00 pm

$10.00 per family/group

Location: Wasserman Park Day Camp Office

Join  Merrimack Parks & Recreation for a family-friendly adventure at   Wasserman Park! Turkey Quest is back, and it’s bigger and more fun than   ever. Grab your friends and family, sharpen your detective skills, and   get ready to seek, snap, and score your way to a Thanksgiving feast!
 

Your  mission: explore the park on  foot, uncover hidden clues, and capture  creative photos of special  items. Each discovery earns points, so  teamwork and strategy will be  key. The first three families to reach 150  points or more will each win  a 17-pound Thanksgiving turkey — perfect  for your holiday table!
 

Come  for the adventure, stay for  the friendly competition, and leave with  memories — and maybe a turkey!  Don’t miss this festive, photo-filled  scavenger hunt.

Saturday, Nov 22nd - Sunday, Nov 23rd

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee: $210.00

Wasserman Park

 Do  you like to spend time outdoors? Accidents happen; if you or someone in  your group got hurt, would you know what to do? People get hurt, sick,  or lost.  Many back country emergencies are preventable and even when  bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse.
 

Wilderness  First Aid is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip  leader who wants more than basic level of first aid training for short  trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. The 16 hour long  (two-day) program focuses on the skills of: Response and Assessment,  Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills,  Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.
 

Those  who complete the course and pass the written and practical skills will  receive a Wilderness First Aid certification from SOLO which is valid  for 2 years. SOLO is among the leaders in Wilderness Medicine Training  and certification. Coffee and snacks will be provided each day.  

Wednesday, Nov 26th

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

1st Child: $60; 2nd Child: $55

Grades: K - 6

Location: Wasserman Park Function Hall 

Come  and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation and Staff from Camp Naticook  during this no school day camp program with activities designed to keep  your children busy and entertained all day long.

We  will spend our day at Wasserman Park where children will participate in  a variety of sports, games, arts & crafts projects, nature  exploration, outdoor activities and much more. 

A daily hot lunch is  included in the cost of your tuition.  Advanced registration is required  and spaces are limited.  Pick up and drop off at Wasserman Park - no  bus transportation provided.

Boston Pops Holiday Concert
SNHU Arena, Manchester, NH
Sunday, December 7th
Showtime: 6:00 PM

$60.00 pp
 

The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and Conductor Keith Lockhart return to SNHU Arena for their sparkling and beloved HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT on  Sunday, December 7th.
 

The  Boston Pops will perform their signature “Sleigh Ride,” as well as  other holiday classics, and new arrangements of seasonal favorites.  Santa Claus himself will make a guest appearance during the concert’s  finale followed by the traditional Boston Pops Holiday Sing-a-long to  bring this special performance to a close.
 

The  Parks & Recreation Department has been able to secure a limited  number of tickets is Section 126, Rows, N, P & Q. Seats are sold on a  first come first serve basis and we do expect to sell out.
 

Thursday, December 11th

Bright Nights and Yankee Candle Village

2:30 - 8:30 pm

Fee: $68.00 pp

Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation as we travel down to Spirit of Springfield's Bright Nights Christmas lights show and also stop at the Yankee Candle Village

Travel through a dazzling wonderland of over 750,00 lights at Bright Nights at Forest Park. This three-mile drive-thru spectacular features festive scenes, iconic characters, and peaceful gardens, all illuminated for a joyous holiday experience.

Yankee Candle Village is more than just a candle store! Whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, make-your-own candle fun, or festive seasonal events, Yankee Candle® Village has something for everyone. During your visit, explore Santa's workshop and wander through the Bavarian Christmas Village where it snows every four minutes...inside! Sweeten your trip at our Fudge Shop and Yankee Candy – featuring 125 different types of candy. We will stop here for one and a half hours on our trip down to Bright Nights.

Registration includes deluxe Motor Coach Transportation and entry into Bright Nights.