Fall & Winter 2025 Trips & Tours

Thursday, December 11th

Bright Nights and Yankee Candle Village

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.. Trip departs from the Exit 8 Park & Ride (3 N Southwood Dr, Nashua, NH 03063) at 2:00 pm and we return to Merrimack at approximately 8:30 pm. 

Thursday, December 18th

Holiday Lights Local Tour on NH Party Bus

Fee: $38.00 pp

5:30pm-7:30pm

 Join Merrimack Parks & Recreation and the New Hampshire Party Bus for an exciting evening of holiday cheer as we tour some of the area's best Christmas light displays. We'll visit a variety of standout neighborhood shows, with stops at the major displays so you can step out, enjoy the sights, and snap a few photos before hopping back on the bus for the next stop.

New Hampshire Party Bus maintains an extensive database of light displays across the state, ensuring a festive route with stops usually just 5–10 minutes apart. Refreshments are welcome on the party bus—so sit back, relax, and enjoy the holiday magic! 

Merrimack Parks & Recreation has teamed up with Collette Vacations to offer this special 8 day trip to see the America West in June 2026.

Dates: June 9th - June 16th, 2026

Double Occupancy - $3,999 pp

Single Occupancy - $5,099 pp

Triple Occupancy - $3,949 pp

Enjoy stunning views of the American West as you make your way through  Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, and more. Overnight in the cowboy towns of Jackson Hole and Cody. Experience the Wild West as it  once was with a visit to Deadwood, a town built on gold and gunpowder.  Experience Yellowstone National Park, home to an incredible array of  wildlife. Search for free-ranging herds of buffalo in Custer State Park.  Marvel at Grand Teton National Park’s towering peaks, marked with  mountain glaciers. Soak in stunning views of Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy  Horse Memorials. Grab your Stetson hat and saddle up for an adventure as  you discover natural wonders and cultural treasures.                      

Trip Highlights include:     

• Badlands National Park
• Custer State Park
• Crazy Horse Memorial
• Mt. Rushmore
• Deadwood
• Buffalo Bill Center of the West
• Yellowstone National Park
• Jackson Hole
• Grand Teton National Park      
  

Merrimack Parks & Recreation has 20 seats held in reserve until December 9th, 2025.

Tuesday, July 14th

Time: 8:40 am - 5:15 pm

$170.00 per person

Merrimack Parks & Recreation has teamed up with Best of Times Travel for this excursion to see the Tall Ships in Boston Harbor as part of America's 250th birthday. This  spectacular event offers crews, cadets and visitors from all over the world an unforgettable experience and a world-class maritime celebration. 

The year 2026 marks the 250th Anniversary of our nation's founding in 1776 - the United States Sesquicentennial. For this milestone occasion, a fleet of the world's most magnificent international Tall Ships and military ships, will sail into the port of Boston as part of SAIL250. 

Join us in experiencing the wonder and excitement of it all as we sail thru Boston's historic harbor on the Provincetown II, capturing magnificent views of the fleet. We'll l be viewing it all from the best vantage point possible - the water!  Not only do you get the magnificence of the Tall Ships armada in Boston Harbor but this trip includes a great buffet meal at Danversport Yacht Club and light entertainment. 

Trip includes: 

• Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation
• Buffet Brunch at the Danversport Yacht Club
• Entertainment
• Harbor Cruise
• Meal Tax & Gratuity

A minimum deposit of $50.00 is due at time of registration. Final payments are due 30 days prior to the trip on June 14th, 2026.

Trip departs from the Exit 8 Park & Ride at 8 N. Southwood Drive, Nashua.

 Merrimack Parks & Recreation has teamed up with Collette Vacations to offer this special 10 day trip to discover British Landscapes in October 2026.

Dates: Oct 11–20, 2026
Double Occupancy - $4,899 pp
Single Occupancy - $5,899 pp

There will be a no obligation trip information session held on Monday, January 12th 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)

An adventure fit for a Shakespearean tale takes you from verdant hillsides to bustling British cities rich with culture. Sleepy villages, grassy slopes, mountainside lakes, and cities built upon layers of history - these are the landscapes of Britain.

Trip Highlights include:

• Edinburgh Castle
• York Minster
• Chester
• Conwy Castle
• Stratford-upon-Avon
• London
  

Merrimack Parks & Recreation has 20 seats held in reserve until April 12th, 2026.

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.