EVENT POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, NOV 6TH FROM 2:00 - 7:00 PM
HALLOWEEN PARTY POSTPONED
Due to inclement weather predicated for Saturday October 30th into Sunday, October 31st; the 29th Annual Halloween Party and Fireworks Display has been postponed until Saturday, November 6th
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!
GENERAL EVENT SCHEDULE:
2:00 - 5:00 PM - Free Games, Free Crafts, Entertainment and Food vendors
5:00 - 6:30 pm - Concert in the Park - Whiskey Business Band (Country Rock)
6:30 pm - Fireworks Display
This year's event will be held entirely outdoors at Wasserman Park and will be spread out in the Park with activities taking place between the softball field (by the playground), basketball court area and the T-Ball field. We will not be limiting the capacity this year but will be spreading out all of the activities to avoid congestion. Wasserman Park is hilly in nature and activities will be taking place on the grassy areas.
The event will feature a variety of local businesses & community organizations with free games, crafts and other Halloween activities from 2:00 - 5:00 pm as well as vendors selling various items.
From 5:00 - 6:30 pm, we will have a special concert in the Park; which will then by followed by a spooktacular fireworks display on the Football Practice Field at Wasserman Park at 6:30 pm provided by Atlas Pyro Visions Entertainment.
Questions?
If you have questions about the event; please contact the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department at 603-882-1046 or send an email to Matt Casparius.
EVENT ACTIVITIES
Participating Organizations
Participating Organizations
Participating Organizations
See which community partners are joining us
Entertainment Stage
Participating Organizations
Participating Organizations
View our entertainment stage schedule
Food Available for Purchase
Participating Organizations
Food Available for Purchase
All food will be sold by Merrimack Based Non Profit Organizations
Fireworks Display
Directions & Parking
Food Available for Purchase
Fireworks will be held at 6:30 pm
Directions & Parking
Directions & Parking
Directions & Parking
Directions & Parking Information
ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
Schedule of Events:
SPONSORED BY CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS:
2:00 - 3:00 PM - Watson Park Band
3:00 - 3:30 pm - Merrimack K-9 Demonstration
3:30 - 4:00 pm - Houdana Magic
4:00 - 4:30 pm - Corky the Clown Balloon Show
5:00 - 6:30 pm - Whiskey Business Band (Country / Rock)
Thank you to our Entertainment Stage Sponsor: Consolidated Communications
FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Food will be available for sale during the event. This year all food will be provided by Merrimack based Non- Profit Organizations.
As they begin to register we will list them below along with what they will be selling. We hope that you will support these organizations.
- Cub Scout Pack 401- Popcorn Sales
- Merrimack Friends & Families - Halloween Themed Bake Sale, Water, Juice Boxes, Coffee and Hot Chocolate
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
In celebration of Merrimack 275th birthday; our festivities will conclude with an evening Fireworks Display at Wasserman Park. Fireworks will be shot from the Football Practice Field and will begin at 6:30 pm.
The Fireworks are sponsored by the Town of Merrimack and the Merrimack 275th Anniversary Committee.
Details: Grab your blanket and find a good spot near the Playground and Softball Field. We are excited to announce that Atlas PyroVision Productions, Inc. has been contracted this year to put on our SPECTACULAR fireworks display. They are one of the leaders in the industry and put on hundreds of shows annually. It promises to be a first-class display!!
Rain Date Information:
In the event of inclement weather on October 30th; information will be posted on the Town of Merrimack website, the Parks & Recreation Department Website and the Police Department will send out a Nixle Alert. If we have to postpone due to rain; fireworks would be rescheduled to Sunday, October 31st.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Wasserman Park is located at 116 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH
Primary parking will take place on site at Wasserman Park, however we will also have satellite parking available at Thornton's Ferry School (134 Camp Sargent Road) and a shuttle bus will be running on a continuous loop from 2:00 - 7:15 pm.
Per Federal Guidelines, masks are required on buses for all individuals over the age of 2. Disposable masks will be available on the bus for anyone that forgets one.