Upcoming Programs & Events

The Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department is advising residents and park visitors that construction on the main road at Wasserman Park will begin on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Construction will take place on the park road beginning near the Parks & Recreation Office and continuing down the hill past the tennis courts. During construction, vehicles will not be permitted to drive down the hill to the waterfront parking lot.

PARKING & PARK ACCESS

During construction, all visitors must park in one of the two main parking areas at the top of the hill:

• The parking lot behind the Parks & Recreation Office
• The parking lot near the Wasserman Park Dog Park

All park amenities will remain open but you will need to park at the top of the hill and walk to these areas. The roadway leading to the Wasserman Park Function Hall will also be closed to vehicle traffic during construction.

This project will provide several significant improvements to the main park road. In addition to repairing the existing roadway, the project will address ongoing erosion and storm water runoff issues. The road will also be widened from the Parks & Recreation Office down past the tennis courts to accommodate two-way vehicle traffic, improving access and traffic flow within Wasserman Park once the project is completed.

Thursday, September 10th
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $48.00 pp
 

Come join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department on, September 10th  and test your luck as as we travel down to the Encore Boston Harbor  Casino in Massachusetts.
 

You  don’t need to be an experienced game player to enjoy this trip. There  is something for people of all skill levels. As part of registration  fee, all participants will receive a $20.00 free slot play coupon.
 

The  bus will depart from Twin Bridge Park in Merrimack (485 Daniel Webster  Highway). at 9:00 am and will departs Casino at 2:30 pm to return at  approximately 4:00 pm.

Friday, September 11th

6:30 pm

American Legion Post 98

43 Baboosic Lake Road

Join the Town of Merrimack, 250th Celebrations Committee and  American Legion Post 98 as a commemorate the 25th Anniversary of 9/11  with a Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11th at 6:30 pm.  

Recycled Percussion Live Show - Chaos & Kindness
Saturday, September 26th
2:00 pm
Cake Theater, Laconia

$36.00 pp

The  Parks & Recreation Department has secured a limited number of discounted tickets to see Recycled Percussion Live on Stage at the Cake  Theater in Laconia, NH.

This summer we're going  back to the 1990's! Get ready for a show that’s loud, wild, hilarious, completely unforgettable, and ends in a foam party. Recycled Percussion  isn’t just a band - it’s an experience. From junkyard drums & power  tools to comedy, stunts, & full-throttle audience interaction, this  high-energy show has taken the stage everywhere from America’s Got  Talent to theaters across the globe.

Join us at our one-of-a-kind setting of THE CAKE Theatre, where you’re not just watching the show… you’re part of it.

What to Expect:

• Insane percussion using unexpected objects
• Laugh-out-loud moments
• Crowd interaction you won’t see coming
• Heart, energy, & nonstop entertainment
  

This is the show people talk about long after it’s over, and one that you can enjoy with the entire family.

PRICE:
Tickets are $36.00 per person.
*By purchasing tickets from us; you are getting the group rate saving $28 per ticket off the box off price. Price is for ticket only;  transportation to Laconia is not provided.  

Merrimack Parks & Recreation has teamed up  with Collette Vacations to offer this special 10 day trip to Sunny  Portugal in May 2027.

No Obligation Trip Information session 

Tuesday, September 22nd 

2:00 pm 

Memorial Conference Room, Merrimack Town Hall; 

Trip Dates: May 2nd–11th, 2027
Double Occupancy - $4,299 pp
Single Occupancy - $5,199 pp
 

From the Portuguese capital,  Lisbon, to the sunny cliffs of the Algarve and the Portuguese Riviera,  venture along Portugal’s stunning shoreline. Encounter picturesque  resort towns, winding cobblestone streets, oceanfront promenades, and  quaint villages.
 

Merrimack Parks & Recreation has 20 seats held in reserve until November 3rd, 2026. 

https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1414752 Click here to view complete trip details and book
 

We will be recording the session so  even if you cannot attend, but want to learn more, sign up and we will  send you the link afterwards. 

Saturday, September 26th
Time: 9:00 am
Fee: $40.00 pp

Wasserman Park
 

The  Naticook Challenge 5K Obstacle Course Race returns to Wasserman Park on   Saturday September 26th for it's seventh year. Come and join Merrimack   Parks & Recreation for this Annual 5K Race that is both fun and   challenging to test your abilities. 

If  you are new to this, you may be asking yourself, what is an obstacle   course race? It is a trail based race that that involves challenges for  the other parts of your body (crawling, climbing, or hanging for  examples). The course is a 5k distance and includes 12 or more beginner  to intermediate level obstacles. There are obstacle  bypass exercises available if unable to complete an obstacle. 

The  first 200 registered participants will receive an official Naticook  Challenge  Runners T-Shirt and a finisher's medal and a free entry into a  Spartan Race. 

Sunday, October 18th
Time: 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fee: $135.00 pp
 

Come  and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation on Sunday, October 18th, 2026  as we travel down to the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston to see the  acclaimed production of "Wicked" on Stage.
 

The untold true story of the Witches of Oz
So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED, the Broadway  sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a  different angle. 

Price  includes tickets in the Left Mezzanine level seats in rows K - O,   along deluxe motor coach transportation to the show. Seating  assignments will be placed based upon order of registration received. We  will hand out the tickets to you when you get on the bus on the day of  the show to avoid lost tickets. 

Saturday, October 24th
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fee: $90.00 pp
 

The Safe Sitter Babysitting Course prepares students to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn how to practice important safety skills, handle emergencies, care for children, and treat illnesses and injuries.

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.

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. Students who complete the course receive a Safe Sitter® Completion Certificate. 

Saturday, October 24th
Time: 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Merrimack Town Hall / Abbie Griffin Park
FREE 

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun for the whole family! The Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department and Merrimack Public Library are teaming up to bring the community an evening filled with Halloween activities, costumes, treats, and a FREE outdoor movie!

Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume, bring your trick-or-treat bag, and join us for Trunk or Treat, a Costume Contest, food and refreshments, and a FREE Movie Night in the Park featuring Minions & Monsters.

Schedule of Events: Trunk or Treat | 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Costume Contest: 

• 4:15 pm: Ages 0–4
• 4:45 pm: Ages 5–7
• 5:15 pm: Ages 8–10
• 5:45 pm: Family Groups

FREE Movie Night in the Park | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Stick around after Trunk or Treat as we wrap up the Halloween Spooktacular with a FREE outdoor showing of Minions & Monsters.

Movie Night is generously sponsored by the Merrimack Lions Club.

Saturday Nov 14th & Sunday, Nov 15th

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

$250.00 per person

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.