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. 

Thursday, November 6th
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, 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.  

Saturday, Dec 6th 

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: $30.00

Wasserman Park

 Cardiac arrest can happen anytime, anywhere. Would you be prepared to help?

Join Holt Ave Community Training Center at Merrimack Parks and Recreation for this CPR and AED course.

After successful competition of this course you will be able to administer hands on CPR, Use and AED, Help a choking adult, and Identify signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest. 

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. 

Thursday, December 11th

2:00 - 8:30 pm

Fee: $68.00 pp

Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation as we travel down to Spirit of Springfield's Bright Nights Christmas lights show and also stop at the  Yankee Candle Village
 

Travel through a dazzling  wonderland of over 750,00 lights at Bright Nights at Forest Park. This  three-mile drive-thru spectacular features festive scenes, iconic  characters, and peaceful gardens, all illuminated for a joyous holiday  experience.
 

Yankee Candle Village is more than  just a candle store! Whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind shopping  experience, make-your-own candle fun, or festive seasonal events,  Yankee Candle® Village has something for everyone. During your visit,  explore Santa's workshop and wander through the Bavarian Christmas  Village where it snows every four minutes...inside! Sweeten your trip at  our Fudge Shop and Yankee Candy – featuring 125 different types of  candy. We will stop here for one and a half hours on our trip down to  Bright Nights.
 

Registration includes deluxe Motor Coach Transportation and entry into Bright Nights along with free time shopping at Yankee Candle. Trip departs from  the Exit 8 Park & Ride. Advanced registration is required.