Fall and Winter Programs

Experienced: Tuesdays at 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Beginners: Thursday at 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Individual - $15.00 per session
Household/Family - $20.00 per session
Wasserman Park  Function Hall Archery Range
 

USA Archery Certified instructors from Phoenix Archery will bring equipment and be hosting a safe and fun open range night for archery enthusiasts.  Please register for the appropriate skill level. 

Friday, Oct 17, 2025

9:30 am - 2:00 pm (check in at 8:30 am)
Wasserman Park Tennis Courts
Fee: $40 per player

Enjoy  a fun Pickleball Tournament while at the same time supporting a local non profit that has served the greater Nashua community since 1930 in the areas of Education, Health and Economic Mobility
 

Please join us for pickleball, lunch (approx. 11 am) and live music. Each participant will receive a gift bag loaded with fun prizes.Competition prizes as follows:

1st place - each team member - $100 gift card

2nd place -each team member - $75 gift card

3rd place - each team member - $50 gift card

Play will be Round Robin with a new partner each game. Everyone is guaranteed to play at least 5 games with a max of 7. Advanced registration required.

Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation each month for our new walking program "Footprints & Fresh Air. Each month we will visit one of Merrimack's Town Parks or Conservation Areas for an easy 1 mile walk in the Park; which will be led by Parks & Recreation Committee member Brian Landrigan. All participants will receive a map as well as things to observe during the hike.

The goal of this program is to get people outdoors and walking while enjoying some of Merrimack's finest open space and natural areas.

UPCOMING WALK LOCATIONS
Oct 18 - Wasserman Park

There is no cost to participate, so sign up for 1 walk or join us for them all. We do ask you to register so we have an idea of how many people are coming and so we can send you a reminder the week with where to meet at each location or notify you if we have to cancel due to inclement weather. 

Thursday, October 23rd
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $10.00 pp 

Join Merrimack Parks and Recreation and Author/Presenter Martin Gitlin for a fun and enlightening program that will really entertain!

Take a fun and nostalgic journey through the most iconic and greatest era of rock-and-roll history with author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin. This presentation highlights performance videos of influential British Invasion superstars such as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Hollies, Dave Clark Five and The Who as well as American bands that provided a wonderful reply such as the Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, Temptations, Simon & Garfunkel, Turtles and Rascals. The program also discusses how these artists influenced pop culture and society, compares and contrasts the music, and includes trivia questions for patrons to ponder (including snippets of songs from which patrons must identify the band!). The presentation will conclude with a question-and-answer period. This program is a lot of fun so join in! 

Program will take place at the John O' Leary Center.  Coffee and Snacks will be provided!

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

10:00 am
Fee: $25/person

Merrimack Town Hall

Come and join the Merrimack Lions Club and Merrimack Parks and Recreation for the Strides for Diabetes Awareness event — a 2K Walk/4K Run dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes and supporting those affected by it.

Whether you're a runner, a walker, or simply passionate about making a difference, this family-friendly event welcomes all ages and abilities. In addition to the walk/run, enjoy a health fair featuring local vendors, free health screenings, and diabetes education and resources to help you and your loved ones stay informed and empowered. 

Let’s stride together for a healthier future — register today and make an impact!  All participants will receive a Strides for Diabetes moisture wicking T-Shirt if registered by October 24th. 

Saturday, Nov 22nd - Sunday, Nov 23rd

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee: $210.00

Wasserman Park

 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. SOLO is among the leaders in Wilderness Medicine Training and certification. Coffee and snacks will be provided each day.  

Boston Pops Holiday Concert
SNHU Arena, Manchester, NH
Sunday, December 7th
Showtime: 6:00 PM

$60.00

The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and Conductor Keith Lockhart return to SNHU Arena for their sparkling and beloved HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT on Sunday, December 7th.

The Boston Pops will perform their signature “Sleigh Ride,” as well as other holiday classics, and new arrangements of seasonal favorites. Santa Claus himself will make a guest appearance during the concert’s finale followed by the traditional Boston Pops Holiday Sing-a-long to bring this special performance to a close.

The Parks & Recreation Department has been able to secure a limited number of tickets is Section 126, Rows, N, P & Q. Seats are sold on a first come first serve basis and we do expect to sell out.

*By purchasing tickets from us;  you avoid paying the Ticketmaster transaction fees which saves you approximately $18 per ticket. Price is for ticket only; transportation to SNHU Arena is not provided. After purchase, tickets will be mailed out to you in Mid to late  November. 

Saturday, November 29th

11:15 am - 4:30 pm

$115.00 pp

Come  and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation as we travel down the Boch  Center in Boston to see Cirque du Soleil's "Twas the Night Before".

'TWAS  THE NIGHT BEFORE... is Cirque du Soleil's first holiday show, based on  the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicolas” by Clement Clarke Moore.  This festive show brings a flurry of love, Christmas cheer, thrilling  acrobatics and hugely lovable characters that will create a new holiday  tradition for families to cherish.

It’s  the holidays, and this year, things are different. For years, Isabella  and her father have read “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” “Twas the Night  Before Christmas” together. But this year Isabella feels like she’s  outgrown the family tradition. But then the magic of the poem comes to  life, and Isabella and her father are unexpectedly separated by a  snowstorm that sends them on a fantastical journey.

In  a winter wonderland inspired by the poem, they discover whimsical  characters, acrobats, children and reindeer who reunite father and  daughter in the holiday spirit.

Registration  includes deluxe Motor Coach Transportation and balcony level seating to  the show. Trip departs from Twin Bridge Park, located at 485 Daniel  Webster Highway in Merrimack at 11:15 am and we return to Merrimack at  approximately 4:30 pm.