Merrimack Parks and Recreation News & Events

Sunday, December 6th

2:45 - 4:00 pm

Tour of Merrimack

Our annual Holiday Happenings event will take  place on Sunday, December 6th but is going to look a little different  this year. Due to COVID-19, the traditional Holiday Parade as we know  it, will not occur this year. Instead we are holding what we’re calling  Santa’s Merrimack Holiday Tour. 

Santa  & Mrs. Claus are going to be riding on a Fire Department vehicle  and taking a tour across Merrimack. We are encouraging everyone to come  out and wave to Santa & Mrs. Claus while social distancing from one  of our per-determined locations in Town. Santa & Mrs. Claus will  pull into the parking lots of these locations for a few minutes to wave  to families before moving on to the next location.

Registration Open thru December 6th

No Cost to participate

Chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate 

Do you usually get into the Holiday spirit by decorating your house? If so, then sign up for our "Southern NH Tour of Lights" 

Merrimack Residents are encouraged to decorate the exterior of their homes with festive lights this upcoming holiday season and register your address with the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department to participate in the Southern New Hampshire Tour of Lights.

Saturday, December 12th

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Merrimack Town Hall 

This year more than most; the need for donations to food banks is great. Please join Merrimack Parks & Recreation for our Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, December 12th. Special Guest Appearance by Santa Claus. 

Donate your unexpired canned food and other non-perishable items to benefit the local food pantries. Show off your car all decked out for the holidays for a chance to win a special prize pack from Macaroni Kid.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020
12:00 - 5:00 pm
Wasserman Park Function Hall

Merrimack Parks & Recreation and the Lions Club of Merrimack have teamed up with the American Red Cross to host a Holiday Blood Drive at Wasserman Park on Wednesday, December 23rd from 12:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

*All presenting donors will receive a COVID-19 Antibody Testing as well as  a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last!

Monday  Dec 28th - Thursday Dec 31st

8:00 - 5:30 pm

Wasserman Park Function Hall 

$40.00 per day (Ext Care available)

Come and join the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Staff during December School Vacation for activities designed to keep your children busy and entertained throughout the week.

Program is geared towards children between the ages of 5 - 12 years of age. We are limiting the program to a small group of 16 kids per day which will be split into 2 small groups of 8 kids each.  

January 2, 2021 - Hot Chocolate Sampler 2K

February 6th, 2021 - S'More the Better 4K

March, 13th, 2021 - Turn up the Heat Chili 6K

Don’t  let the arrival of winter keep you indoors. Come and join Merrimack  Parks and Recreation for a unique winter running series to be held at  Wasserman Park. The event - the Wasserman Winter Warrior Trifecta will  be held each month in January, February and March!

All  participants will receive a unique finisher medal for each individual  race of the trifecta. The three race pieces all fit together to complete the Wasserman Winter Warrior Trifecta medal combo.

6 Different Leagues to Choose From

Starting Mid January 2021

Great news everyone!  E Sports Tournaments are going live in Merrimack!  We  have partnered with GG Leagues and are now taking registrations for  gaming tournaments for the winter season.  

We are hosting 6 different games that you can sign up for any or all of them.   Play from the comfort of your own home. 

For more information and the links to register, please click on the link below.