News & Events

We have left over high quality synthetic wicking shirts from the 2nd Annual Naticook Challenge Race!  Shirts are now on sale, discounted to only $10 each.  Currently we are sold out of the small size but still have sizes Med through 2xl.

Saturday, October 30th 

2:00 - 7:00 pm

FREE

Wasserman Park

This  year, the Town of Merrimack is celebrating its 275th Anniversary and so  we are combining our Annual Halloween Party with an extra special  birthday party blowout and making this year's event even bigger than  before, called the Sparkly Spooktacular!    

Contest open thru October 31st

This  year our Costume Contest is going Virtual. This year's contest will be  for children ages 10 and under. Our judges  will  select  winners  for Most  Original,  Scariest,  and  Funniest Costume in each age group.  
Participant  age  categories are:

• 4 and under 
• Ages 5 to 7 years old 
• Ages 8 to 10 years old

To enter, email your photo to mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov and it should include the child's first name and the age group.   Submissions are due by Sunday, October 31st and winners will be announced  on Monday, November 1st.  All photos will be published on Facebook on November 1st.  

Thursday, December 2nd

9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $30.00 per person

Participants receive $20 slot play bonus 

Departs from Twin Bridge Park 

Trips are back! Come join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department as we travel to the new 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 slot play voucher.

This trip is open to both residents and non-residents so bring all your friends! Advanced registration is required. 

Thursdays, Oct 28th to Nov 18th
9:00 am - 9:45 am
$50.00 per person
Wasserman Park Function Hall  
Ages 3 - 6


Join Miss Jen and have fun with Rain cloud in a jar and making your own clouds. Leaf and bug studies to celebrate the season! Little scientists investigate the world through fun, hands on experiments. 

Thursdays, Oct 28th to Nov 18th
9:00 am - 9:45 am
$50.00 per person
Wasserman Park Function Hall  
Ages 3 - 6


Join Miss Jen and have fun with Rain cloud in a jar and making your own clouds. Leaf and bug studies to celebrate the season! Little scientists investigate the world through fun, hands on experiments. 

Thursday, October 28th  

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

$15.00 per pumpkin

Wasserman Park Function Hall  Ages 3 - 12 

Join Miss Jen and have fun decorating a pumpkin with feathers, sparkles, stickers and more to make it your own!  Pumpkin and supplies included

Saturday, November 6th
3:00PM to 8:00PM
$20 per child,  $15 for second child
Ages 5 - 15

Participants can join us for this Pokémon Go themed fun filled evening, where participants will be able to use Pokémon nodes in the park to capture new Pokémon, have battles, log distances and hatch Pokémon. Pokemon Go will be the primary but not only activity available. Participants will also get to enjoy a pizza dinner as the evening break! This program is held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. Advanced registration is required and spaces are limited.

Saturday, November 20th

10:00 am - 11:30 am

$10 per family

Join  Merrimack Parks & Recreation for our 5th Annual Turkey Scavenger Hunt and compete for a chance to win one of three 17 pound turkeys for  Thanksgiving! 

We will be hiding turkey shaped cutouts throughout Merrimack and your job is to find them all! The first three participants to return to Wasserman Park after finding all  10 turkeys and solving the puzzle will win a 17 pound Thanksgiving  turkey! 

Saturday November 20th

5:00PM to 9:00PM

$20 per child,  $15 for second child

Grades K - 5 

Parents  night out is back for this fall, because every parent deserves some  time to themselves while their child/ren are off having fun.  Let the  energetic Parks & Recreation Department staff give you a break and  time to enjoy a night out without your children. Participants can join  us for a fun filled evening of games, crafts, pizza, and more! Program  is held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. Advanced registration is  required and spaces are limited.