Every Friday, Macaroni KID Derry shares 5 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 11/8/2024 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.
1. Fall Shopping Event (Chelmsford)
Chelmsford Lowell Elks
Saturday November 9, 2024
FREE admission to shop
Get ready for an exciting shopping spree on November 9th at the Chelmsford Lowell Elks! The annual Fall Shopping Event will feature numerous local vendors offering a wide variety of unique gifts, decorations, and other must-haves. By supporting these small businesses, you'll be able to cross off everything on your shopping list while making a positive impact on your community. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to shop, give, and receive! *Bring a non-perishable item and receive a free entry into our door prize drawing, all while contributing to Thanksgiving baskets for those in need
2. Indian Corn Children's Craft (AUBURN)
Griffin Free Public Library
Saturday November 9, 2024 - 12pm - 2pm
FREE (Registration Required)
Griffin Free Public Library is hosting their craft event making Indian Corn.
Noted as a project for all ages
Registration is required on their website.
3. 🎅 Fun Day at Blackstrap Farm (CHESTER)
Blackstrap Farm
Saturday November 9, 2024 - 11am - 2pm
Suggested $25 Donation
Come and get your picture taken with Santa and the beautiful horses at Blackstrap Farm. There will also be crafts and a hot cocoa bar. Suggested donation of $25/family. Digital image(s) will be emailed.
Rain Date is November 10th.
4. 💅 Spa Day at the YMCA (PLAISTOW)
Plaistow Community YMCA
Saturday November 9, 2024 - 2pm - 4pm
Family Membership $5
Youth Membership $10
Community $20
Join Plaistow YMCA this fall for its spa day series in the gymnastics center! Children ages 5-12 will have the opportunity to be pampered and enjoy a special open gymnastics time while parents run errands or catch up on holiday shopping! Each child will be offered nail Painting, hair styling, and lots of gymnastics fun!
5. 🏚️ Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop (SALEM)
Hammar's Studio
Sunday November 10, 2024 - 2pm - 4pm
$49.99 for a group of up to 5
FAMILY GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING EVENT!
Decorating a gingerbread house is a time-honored (and fun!) tradition. Come as a pair, group, or round up your entire family and work together to decorate your custom designed Gingerbread House! If you need help, we're right there with you. Choose from many decorating options to customize your frosted gingerbread roofs and while listening to classic holiday tunes. Spread the holiday spirit by inviting friends to join you for this special event!
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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