The Weekender, May 16 – 17: Nashua Greekfest, Kids’ Night Out, Spring Book Sale, Matt Rife + more
Looks to be another rainy weekend – but there are plenty of indoor activities to keep you occupied. Check them out here.
MANCHESTER, NH – Looks to be another rainy weekend so we’ve got plenty of indoor activities to keep you occupied. Check out the mix below.
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Multi-Day Events
May 16
Kids’ Night Out!, Manchester NH – YMCA of Downtown Manchester is hosting Kids’ Night Out from 5:30 until 7:30PM. This is for kids aged 3 to 12 and is FREE for families with a YMCA family membership (and dinner’s included!). The theme for the night is Live in Nature, and make sure to register here.
May 17
Family STEM Day, Nashua, NH – This spring, the Brian S. McCarthy Memorial Foundation will celebrate its five-year anniversary with its first Family STEM Day, and we welcome organizations to participate as demonstrators or exhibitors. This event will celebrate and highlight our organization and its mission of promoting STEM initiatives happening in our community. Takes place at World Academy, 138 Spit Brook Road, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Spring Book Sale, Manchester NH – Manchester City Library is hosting a Spring Book Sale from 10AM until 1PM. The pricing is $10 per average sized grocery bag or can be purchased for $2 for hardcover books and $1 for other materials. All proceeds go to support the museum pass program. Check here for more information.
Cone with a Cop, Nashua NH – Hayward’s Ice Cream will host “Cone With a Cop” from 12 pm-3 pm. Come see all the action. Use a real fire hose, sit in a police car (voluntarily), dunk tank, ice cream, raffles and lots more. This year is the epic dunk-off! Police vs fire dunk tank showdown. This is a free event, including free ice cream for kids 12 and under when they meet a police officer!
Matt Rife at SNHU Arena, Manchester NH – Matt Rife is headed to SNHU Arena for his Stay Golden Tour this Saturday with the event starting at 8PM. Get your tickets here while they’re still available and get more information on the event.
Puppy Paint Party, Manchester NH – Stark Brewing Company is hosting a Puppy Paint Party this Saturday from 11AM until 3PM. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up and send a picture of your pup ahead of time so you can sip and paint. You’ll even be able to meet some dogs up for adoption.
ArtHub Grand Opening and and Artists Reception, Nashua NH – Nashua’s ArtHub is reopening on Nashua’s Main Street with the gallery grand opening beginning at 2 and open until 7PM. Refreshments will be served so make sure to bring yourself and art enthusiasts to find the perfect piece of art just for you.
Nashua International Sculpture Symposium Continues, Nashua, NH – Don’t forget you can stop by anytime and see the city’s four visiting sculptors in action at The Picker Artists Studios, 3 Pine Street. They are workingMondays through Saturdays May 12th through May 28th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Planning Ahead?
June 12: Art in Bloom Garden Party, Portsmouth NH
June 21: Pride Festival & Parade, Nashua NH
July 26: Summer Stroll, Nashua NH
