Trips & Tours

Wednesday, 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. 

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.

This trip is open to both residents and non-residents so bring all your friends! All participants must be pre-registered and seats are limited! 

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.

What to Expect:

• Insane percussion using unexpected objects
• Laugh-out-loud moments
• Crowd interaction you won’t see coming
• Heart, energy, & nonstop entertainment
  

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. Seating assignments will be placed based upon order of registration received. We will hand out the tickets to you when you get on the bus on the day of the show to avoid lost tickets.

Trip departs from Exit 8 Park & Ride 3 N Southwood Dr, Nashua, NH 03063 at 12:00 pm. 

Sunday, October 18th
Time: 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fee: $135.00 pp

Come and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation on Sunday, October 18th, 2026 as we travel down to the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston to see the acclaimed production of "Wicked" on Stage.

The untold true story of the Witches of Oz
So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships...until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. “If every musical had the brains, heart and courage of WICKED, Broadway really would be a magical place” (Time Magazine).

Price includes tickets in the Left Mezzanine level seats in rows K - O,  along deluxe motor coach transportation to the show. Seating assignments will be placed based upon order of registration received. We will hand out the tickets to you when you get on the bus on the day of the show to avoid lost tickets.

Trip departs from the Exit 8 park and ride in Nashua at 10:30 am. Showtime is 1:00 pm and we should arrive back in Merrimack at approximately 6:15 pm.  

Click here for a preview of the show. 

 Merrimack Parks & Recreation has teamed up with Collette Vacations to offer this special 10 day trip to Sunny Portugal in May 2027.

Dates: May 2nd–11th, 2027
Double Occupancy - $4,299 pp
Single Occupancy - $5,199 pp

There will be a no obligation trip information session held on Tuesday, September 22nd at 2:00 pm in the Memorial Conference Room at Merrimack Town Hall; located at 6 Baboosic Lake Road (near the Town Clerk's Window)

From the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, to the sunny cliffs of the Algarve and the Portuguese Riviera, venture along Portugal’s stunning shoreline. Encounter picturesque resort towns, winding cobblestone streets, oceanfront promenades, and quaint villages.

Merrimack Parks & Recreation has 20 seats held in reserve until November 3rd, 2026.

https://groups.gocollette.com/en-US/link/1414752 Click here to view complete trip details and book

If you would prefer to receive a hard copy of the Trip Flyer, please contact the Parks & Recreation Dept at 882-1046 and we will send you one.

We will be recording the session so even if you cannot attend, but want to learn more, sign up and we will send you the link afterwards. 

Merrimack Parks & Recreation has teamed up with Collette Vacations to offer a special 12-Day Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise, featuring a 7-night Holland America cruise.

Travel Dates: August 25 – September 6, 2027

Rates:

Inside Double: $7,399; $7,299*

Inside Single: $10,599; $10,499*

Ocean-View Double: $8,099; $7,999*

Ocean-View Single: $11,599; $11,499*

Veranda Double: $9,199; $9,099*

Veranda Single: $13,399; $13,299*

We invite you to attend a no-obligation trip information session on:

Trip Highlights:

Sternwheeler Discovery, Music of Denali Dinner Theater, Denali National Park, Luxury Domed Rail, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, and the Inside Passage.

Itinerary at a Glance:

Day 1 – Westmark Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska

Days 2–3 – Holland America Denali Lodge, Denali National Park, Alaska

Day 4 – Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge - Holland, Talkeetna

Days 5–11 – Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam, Seattle, Washington

Day 12 – Westin Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia

Merrimack Parks & Recreation currently has 22 seats held in reserve until October 25, 2026.

If you would prefer to receive a hard copy of the trip flyer, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 603-882-1046 and we will gladly send one to you.

We will also be recording the information session, so even if you cannot attend but would like to learn more, please sign up and we will send you the https://merrimack.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3004recording afterward.

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