Upcoming Programs & Events

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.

Session 3: August 10th - August 13th (4 days)

9:00am - 11:30 am

Ages 5 - 8

Fee: $140.00 pp

Join Miss Jen and start your adventures in our cabin for some arts and crafts time and then venture out in the park for nature themed activities and group games. Kids will have a blast creating and exploring.
Snack included, 

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.  

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

There will be a no obligation trip information session held on Tuesday, September 22nd at 2:00 pm in the Memorial Conference Room at Merrimack Town Hall; located at 6 Baboosic Lake Road (near the Town Clerk's Window)
 

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. 

Saturday, September 26th
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fee: $90.00 pp
 

Come  and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation on Saturday, September 26th,  2026 as we travel to the Cake Theater in Laconia to see the acclaimed  Recycled Percussion Live on stage for their - Chaos & Kindness Tour.
 

This  summer Recycled Percussion is 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.

This is the show people talk about long after it’s over, and one that you  can enjoy with the entire family.Price includes tickets floor level  seats in front of the Stage in Row A, B & C. 

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 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.