Upcoming Programs & Events

The Parks & Recreation Department would like to remind everyone that the Town Beach at Wasserman Park is for Merrimack Residents and their accompanied guests only. 

Merrimack residents must have a 2026 Town of Merrimack Transfer Station Sticker or a Wasserman Park Parking Placard in order to park in the waterfront parking lot. 

Transfer station stickers are available from the Public Works Office at Town Hall and at the Transfer Station during their normal hours of operation. Wasserman Park Parking Placards are available at Town Hall, at the Parks & Recreation Office during normal office hours. Cars illegally parked are subject to ticketing.

For Summer 2026; Lifeguards will only be available Mondays - Fridays from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm from June 22nd - August 21st when Camp Naticook is in session. 

On weekdays when Camp is in session; residents are asked to use to open swim area to the left of the docks as we reserve the area inside the docks for Summer Camp operations. This rule is in place for the safety of our campers. When no lifeguards are present then the facility becomes swim at your own risk. Wasserman Park closes daily at dusk. 

 
Please note that Dogs are prohibited from beach and designated swimming area between June 15th - August 31st per NH DES Regulation Env-Wq 905.07 (b)(2).    

Thursdays, June 25th - August 13th

6:00 pm

Abbie Griffin Park (behind Town Hall)

Kick off your weekend early with the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department's free weekly Summer Concert Series on Thursday Nights at Abbie Griffin Park! 

Join  us each week starting at 6:00 pm for live music featuring a variety of  musical styles. Come on down and bring your family & friends along  with your lawn chairs, and dinner and enjoy "Thursday Night Live" each  week.

Friday, July 3rd

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Abbie Griffin Park (behind Town Hall)

Come and join the Town of Merrimack and help us to kick off the Independence  Day festivities with an evening of patriotic tunes, marches, and other  popular selections performed by the Merrimack Concert Association.  

The  Merrimack Concert Association will be selling Root Beer Floats during  the concert as a fundraiser for the Merrimack Concert Association and so  we hope that you will support them.

The event will be held at Abbie Griffin Park which is located behind   Merrimack Town Hall at 6 Baboosic Lake Road. In the event of rain or  thunderstorms, the concert will be moved indoors to Merrimack High  School.

Salute to Independence – USA 250th Celebration Parade 

Saturday, July 4th

1:00 pm

Line up on O'Gara Drive and Ends at Tractor Supply

The  Town of Merrimack's Annual 4th of July Parade is organized by the   Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department and is one of the largest Independence Day Parades in the State of New Hampshire.  The parade features a wide range of bands, militia units, clowns, local  businesses, community organizations and more.

NEW PARADE ROUTE FOR 2026

This year, the Parade route will be flipped from its traditional direction  and will run in reverse. New for this year, parade participants will  line up along O’Gara Drive, with the official starting point located near the Skateboard Park.

When the Parade begins, it will turn right onto Baboosic Lake Road and head toward the center of Town. The route will then take a left onto Daniel Webster Highway, traveling past the Post Office, before turning right onto Front Street. The Parade will conclude in the Commons Shopping Plaza parking lot near Tractor Supply. The total parade route is 1.1 miles in length. 

Saturday, July 4th

9:15 pm

Kollsman Athletic Fields (220 Daniel Webster Highway)

We  are excited to announce that Atlas  PyroVision Productions, Inc. has  been contracted this year to put on  our SPECTACULAR fireworks display which will be in a new location this year at the Kollsman Athletic Fields located at 220 Daniel Webster Highway with a bigger better show this year. 

Parking will be available at 220 Daniel Webster Highway as well as a Shuttle Bus from the Merrimack Premium Outlets. 

Entertainment: DJ  Darren Roy will be playing music from 5:00 - 9:00pm. Come and get a  good seat for the fireworks and  enjoy some family friendly music.

Food: There will be a variety of food trucks setup in the parking lot from   5:00 - 9:00pm for attendees wanting to purchase food, drinks, ice cream  and more. 

The Camp Naticook Counselor in Training  Program (CIT) is a FREE Training  program that prepares teens who are 14  & 15 years old to become  future leaders by developing self-esteem,  peer relations, interpersonal  skills, and leadership techniques. CIT  participants will receive  training to prepare them to work with adults,  peers, and children.
 

Through  a hands on learning  experience, CIT's will get the chance to plan and implement camp  activities for various age groups. They will also get the  chance to  learn from our dedicated team of camp staff. CIT’s will help  to plan  and implement weekly Camp special events.
 

2026 SESSION DATES:

Session 1: June 22nd - July 10th
Session 2: July 13th – July 31st
Session 3: August 3rd - August 21st - Full

*There is a limit of a maximum of 8 CIT's per session.
 

CIT's who successfully complete the program can expect to receive:
•Experience you can put on a resume or job application when you are of age to apply for employment.
•Weekly educational/developmental blocks.
•Opportunities to plan and lead activities.
•One Day pre-camp CIT training.
•Certificate of Completion 

Tuesdays, July 7th - August 4th

1:00pm - 2:00 pm

$150.00 pp

Join  local musician and music instructor Kevin Horan for a fully immersive  introduction to rock music! Each week students will be educated on a new  instrument, including drums, electric guitar, bass guitar and  keyboards, AND learn a song as a group. This is the perfect opportunity  for students that have an interest in music but aren't sure which  instrument they want to play.
 

The program will take place at the Rock Band Camp studio - 4 Crosswoods Blvd. Merrimack, NH 03054

Thursdays, July 9th - August 6th

1:00pm - 2:00 pm

$150.00 pp

Join  local musician and music instructor Kevin Horan for a fully immersive  introduction to rock music! Each week students will be educated on a new  instrument, including drums, electric guitar, bass guitar and  keyboards, AND learn a song as a group. This is the perfect opportunity  for students that have an interest in music but aren't sure which  instrument they want to play.
 

The program will take place at the Rock Band Camp studio - 4 Crosswoods Blvd. Merrimack, NH 03054 

Wednesday, August 20th
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $110.00 pp
 

Step  aboard the Indian Princess for a 90-minute scenic riverboat tour of  Lake Webster, presented through Merrimack Parks & Recreation. Docked  at Indian Ranch, this authentic stern-wheel paddleboat is a modern  replica of the grand Mississippi riverboats of the late 1800s—and one of  the few true paddlewheel vessels still operating in the U.S. 

Enjoy panoramic lake views from the open-air upper deck or relax below in the  climate-controlled Princess Dining Room, featuring large viewing  windows, a full bar, and modern amenities. This leisurely cruise blends  history, comfort, and classic New England scenery for a memorable  on-the-water experience.

Lakeside Luncheon afterwards includes: 

• Garden Salad with house dressing, 
• Warm Rolls w/Butter 
• Entrée (Baked Fish, Steak Tips or Chicken Piccata), 
• Chef’s choice of Vegetable
• Dessert. Coffee, Tea, Water, Iced Tea and Lemonade. 

Trip departs from the Exit 8 Park & Ride in Nashua at 10:00 am. Advanced registration is required.