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Top 5 Weekend Events in Greater Derry - 5/2

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By Kristina Fernald, Assistant Publisher, Macaroni KID Derry April 30, 2025

Every Friday, Macaroni KID Derry shares FIVE (or more!) family-friendly events happening THIS WEEKEND in the Greater Derry area! To learn more about each event, click the links provided below.

There are tons of exciting events happening in your town all month long. — Find them HERE!! Choose a date, and our list of events will populate below for that day. 

HERE ARE OUR TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEKEND OF FRIDAY MAY 2, 2025:

✨A Morning with Ms. Rachel at Happy Place

Happy Place: 1B Wall Street, Unit 105, Windham, NH

Friday, May 2, 20259:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: $45.00

Kids Fishing Derby 2025 at Sal's Pond (SANDOWN)

Sal's Pond: 45 Main Street, Sandown NH

Saturday, May 3rd: 7:00 am - 10:00 am

Price: $3 per child | Maximum cost $10 for families with 4 or more children)

Downtown Derry Derby Day: Fishing Derby + MORE at Hood Park (DERRY)

Hood Park: 4 Rollins Street, Derry NH

Saturday May 3rd: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Price: Free

✨50th Annual Kid's Fishing Derby at Hedgehog Park (SALEM)✨

Hedgehog Park: 53 Lowell Road, Salem NH

Saturday, May 3rd: 8:30 am - 11:30 am

Price: Free

✨ Guided Hike: Cutler-Spaulding Conservation✨

Cutler-Spaulding Conservation: 25 Aspen Dr, Pelham NH

Saturday, May 3rd: 3:00 pm

Price: FREE for the Entire Family!

Round Around We Grow Consignment NH Event

PhanZone Sports Center: 142 State Route 111, Hampstead NH

Friday, May 2nd Presales Ticket: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, May 3rd Presales Ticket: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Saturday, May 3rd Public Sale: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday, May 4th 50% Off Presales Ticket: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Sunday, May 4th 50% Off Public Sale: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Price: $0 – $25

Manchester Spring Carnival 2025: School Vacation Week ✨

John F. Kennedy Memorial Coliseum: 303 Beech Street, Manchester NH

April 30 (Wednesday): 5pm to close
May 1 (Thursday): 2pm to close
May 2 (Friday): 2pm to close
May 3 (Saturday): 1pm to close
May 4 (Sunday): 1pm to close
Note: “Close” refers to the time when the carnival stops operating for the day.

Price: $5 Per Person | Children 12 or under are free

Merrimack Spring Carnival 2025: School Vacation Week ✨

Merrimack Premium Outlets: 80 Premium Outlets Blvd, Merrimack NH

April 30 (Wednesday): 5pm to close
May 1 (Thursday): 2pm to close
May 2 (Friday): 2pm to close
May 3 (Saturday): 1pm to close
May 4 (Sunday): 1pm to close
Note: “Close” refers to the time when the carnival stops operating for the day.

Price: $5 Per Person | Children 12 or under are free

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