We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Naticook After School Program for the 2025–2026 school year.
The Naticook After School Program provides a safe, supportive environment for children in grades K–6 during the after-school hours. The program follows the Merrimack School District calendar.
For the upcoming school year, bus transportation will be available for students attending the following schools:
Families may choose to enroll their child for 1 to 5 days per week, based on their needs at a rate of $26/day for the first child in the household and additional children at a rate of $21/day.
Registration requires a deposit of just $1 per day. Program fees will be billed on the last day of each month. Advanced registration is required and spaces are limited.
Monday June 9th
4:30pm - 5:30 pm
Cost - $15.00 resident, $20.00 non resident
Wasserman Park beach
Join Merrimack Parks and Recreation on Naticook Lake to learn the basics of paddle boarding. Instruction will include, mount and dismount from kneeling to standing, and paddle stroke techniques to move and turn efficiently.
If you already know the basics and just want to get out on the water, you may skip the instruction and register just to gain access to use the paddleboard.
Paddleboard, life jacket and optional instruction is included with this hour long registration.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Monday, June 16th
1:30 - 3:30 pm
John O'Leary Adult Community Center
4 Church Street, Merrimack
The Merrimack Police Department is hosting this free event on Monday, June 16th at the John O'Leary Adult Community Center.
Join the U.S. Secret Service and United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire for an educational discussion on emerging financial fraud and tips for protecting yourself against scammers.
Registration is not required for this event.
Thursdays, June 26th - August 21st
6:00 pm
Abbie Griffin Park
FREE
Get an early start to your weekend and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department now on Thursday Nights this summer for our free weekly Summer Concert Series: Thursday Night Live at Abbie Griffin Park.
Concerts will be held on Thursday Nights this year starting at 6:00 pm and each week features a different musical style. Come on down and bring your family & friends along with your lawn chairs, and dinner and enjoy "Thursday Night Live each week"
Three separate sessions to help get your child ready for camp! Drop off your little one to have art and fitness fun with Miss Jen! Each day is a different fun theme. Snack included. **Child must be potty trained or parent will be called for diaper change.
Session 1: June 30th - July 2nd (3 days)
Theme: Rainbows, Bugs & 4th of July
Age: 3-5
Time: 9:00am to 11:15am
$95.00
Session 2: July 8th - July 11th (4 Days)
Theme: Vehicles, Dinosaurs, Yoga & Legos
Age: 3-5
Time: 9:00am to 11:15am
$130.00
Session 3: July 21st - July 23rd (3 days)
Theme: Trains, Beach Fun & Bugs
Ages: 3 - 5
Time: 9:00am to 11:15am
$95.00
The Town of Merrimack's 4th of July Celebration is a public / private partnership between the Town of Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department who coordinates the July 3rd Holiday Concert in the Park with the Merrimack Concert Association; the Annual 4th of July Parade and the Fireworks Display.
The Rotary Club of Merrimack coordinates the Annual Pancake Breakfast and the Merrimack Road Runners Boosters Club who coordinates the Annual Sparkler 5K Road Race on the morning of July 4th.
Saturday, August 16th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm -
Monday, August 25th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 26th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, August 27th from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wasserman Park Beach
The American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Certification course provides participants the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in both shallow water (less than 7 feet) and deeper water (7 feet or more) and to provide professional level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.
Participants who successfully complete this course receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (including deep water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for 2 years and Waterfront Skills valid for 2 years.