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.

Thursday, August 4th

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Merrimack High School

National  Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that  promotes  police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to  make our  neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement  while  bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive  circumstances.  This is a free community event has food, games,  crafts, music and more.  

Thursday, 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. 

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.

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.