Every Friday, Macaroni KID Derry shares our picks for five things to do THIS WEEKEND with your kids (or sometimes for your kids) in the Greater Derry area.
Here are our picks for the weekend of November 1, 2024 Click on the links below for all the details! Don't forget to check out all our events in the events calendar. See the full month here and if you click on a day, all the events for that day will appear below.
FOR THE WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, November 1, 2024
1. 🥁 Cross-Quarter Day (Samhain) Drum Circle
America's Stonehenge
Friday November 1, 2024 - 4:30 - 5:30pm
FREE (Included with Admission)
A sunset drum circle will run from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, and visitors are welcome to come and go as they please from the circle. Staff will guide the drum circle on Samhain (the mid-way point between fall equinox and winter solstice) to ring in the sunset in style. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own drums if they have them, and drums will also be available for purchase in the gift shop. Reservations are not required and the drum circle is included with the price of admission, though attendants are encouraged to purchase their tickets online to expedite the check-in process. Please be sure to arrive early enough to allow for time to walk up to the site, where the drumming circle will take place.
2. 🦉📖Saturday Stories (Pelham)
Pelham Public Library
Saturday November 2nd, 10:30am - 11am
FREE
Join Pelham Public Library for stories, dancing, songs, and bubbles!
Space is limited! Please pick up free tickets from the Children's Desk. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive tickets.
Story Time is best for children under 5.
3. Hampstead Mothers’ Club 38th Annual Craft Fair (Hampstead)
Hampstead Middle School
Saturday November 2, 2024 - 9am- 3pm
Varies in Price (Free Admission)
HMC invites you to shop with over 80 local vendors at our annual craft fair. Featuring handmade goods, full food menu and RAFFLE TABLE! Free admission and parking. Join us to support local talent and the children of Hampstead.
4. Oktoberfest And Ski + Snowboard Sale (HENNIKER)
Pats Peak
Sunday November 3rd, 2024 - 11am - 5pm
FREE
Event Description
Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s top destination for snowsports, is excited to announce its annual Ski Team Ski and Snowboard Sale alongside an Oktoberfest celebration on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Join Pats Peak for a day of shopping and enjoy our Oktoberfest festivities featuring delicious German food, and fun activities for all ages.
5. 🦎 New England Reptile Expo (MANCHESTER)
Doubletree by Manchester Downtown
Sunday November 3, 2024
Adults (13+): $12
Children (7-12): $6
Children 6 and Under: FREE
Join the New England Reptile Expo at Doubletree Manchester Downtown! Come check out more than 200+ vendor tables full of pet herps, supplies, and more! For reptile owners and enthusiasts alike, there is something for everyone!
SNHU Arena
6 performances total at SNHU Arena
Friday, November 15, 2024: 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 16, 2024: 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 17, 2024: 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Prices Vary
The Legendary Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Debuts an All-New Reimagined The Greatest Show On Earth®.
Feld Entertainment®, is excited to welcome the highly anticipated North American tour at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH from November 15-17, 2024.
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