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 November 29th, 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 29th, 2024
1. 🍝Community to-go Spaghetti Supper (Derry)
First Parish Congregational Church
Friday November 29, 2024 - 4:30pm - 5:30pm
FREE
Suppers are free and open to the community. The meal offers a generous portion of spaghetti with tomato sauce, meatballs, green beans, and garlic bread. Meals are prepared to go and delivered car side at the back door of the parking lot.
2. Santa’s Christmas Experience at Charmingfare Farm (CANDIA)
Charmingfaire Farm
Saturday November 30, 2024 - See Website for Times
$39 - $349
This magical holiday experience brings the enchantment of Christmas to life for families and visitors of all ages. The farm is transformed into a winter wonderland where guests can immerse themselves in the spirit of the season.
3. 🎄 Old-Fashioned Christmas Tree and Holiday Shoppe (ANDOVER)
Samantha's Gardens
Saturday November 30, 2024 - 9:00am - 8:00pm
FREE
During the holidays, Samantha’s Gardens transforms into a holiday spectacle for you to enjoy. Starting the weekend before Thanksgiving and running until Christmas, Samantha’s Gardens transforms into a holiday spectacle for you and the family to create memories and gather all of the greenery and arrangement supplies you need to make your home festive this season. No Tickets Needed.
Imagine sipping your own creation from our hot cocoa bar while on the hunt for your perfect Christmas tree and discovering one-of-a-kind gifts and décor in our Holiday Shoppe for your loved ones (or yourself). Be sure to check out our other events to learn about our Christmas Craft Corner for the kids, Wreath Making Workshops, Holiday Centerpiece and Arrangements Workshops and more.
4. A Very Derry Holiday: Parade, Santa Visits, Tree Lighting, Crafts and MORE! (DERRY)
Downtown Derry
Saturday November 30, 2024 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Cost
Looking for a full day packed with all things Holiday? Derry, NH's annual "Very Derry Holiday" provides all the holiday magic everyone is looking for to kick off the season.
5. 6th Annual Auburn Tree Lighting (AUBURN)
Auburn Village School
Sunday December 1, 2024 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
FREE
The town of Auburn, NH will be kicking off the holiday season with their 6th Annual Auburn Tree Lighting.
Know before you go
The event will begin at 6:00 pm with festive music and hot chocolate.
Santa will arrive on the fire truck and lead the countdown to light the tree.
You may even spot The Grinch causing some “mischief”.
Please also note that the building will be closed so there will be no restroom facilities at this event.
The front parking lot will be closed for the event; park in the back of the building.
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