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WEEK OF MARCH 16 - MARCH 22, 2026

From Co-op Classes at WeAre Home Educators (Homeschool Co-op) to Cinco de Mayo at The Culinary Playground and Saturday Morning Comics at Merrimack Public Library (Children's Programs).

MONDAY - 3/16

CMAC Golf Learning Center - The Oaks - The Oaks & Candia Woo, Candia — TBA at - name: Candia Kids Care kids care
Family Swimming in Bedford, NH - Goldfish Swim School, Bedford — Family Swim at 2:00pm – 3:00pm family swim
Hooksett Public Library (Children's Programs), Hooksett
  • 10:00am — Lego Party with C3Brix info
  • 12:00pm — Crafternoon info
  • 5:00pm — Junior D&D Adventures - March/April 2026 info
  • 5:30pm — Small and Tall Book Club- 3rd-5th grades info
  • 5:30pm — Kids' Comic Club info
List of Events - Derry Parks and Recreation, Derry — TBA at - name: Back Yard Games play games
Manchester City Library, Manchester
  • 10:00am — Toddler Storytime info
  • 1:00pm — Family Movie & Painted Lantern Craft info
  • 2:00pm — Movie Afternoon info
Merrimack Public Library (Children's Programs), Merrimack
  • 12:00am — Sing-Along With Em&Em! info
  • 12:00pm — Flying High Dogs info
  • 2:00pm — Storytime at Depot Farm Stand info
  • 4:15pm — Story Studio info
Smyth Public Library, Candia — Tods, Vixens, Pups & Kits: Fun Facts about the Fabulous Fox at 7:00pm fun facts
Taylor Library, Derry — Monday Storytime with Miss Beth at 10:30am learn more
The Culinary Playground, Derry
The Dewey School - 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH, USA, Candia
  • 12:00am — Sing-Along With Em&Em! info
  • 12:00pm — Flying High Dogs info
  • 2:00pm — Storytime at Depot Farm Stand info
  • 4:15pm — Story Studio info
Visit Manchester NH (City Events), Manchester — TBA at - name: Play Group play group

TUESDAY - 3/17

Hooksett Public Library (Children's Programs), Hooksett
  • 10:00am — Crafty Kids (ages 3-10) info
  • 5:30pm — Family Book Bingo info
List of Events - Derry Parks and Recreation, Derry — TBA at - name: Tuesday Craft and Storytime with Miss Jen craft storytime
Manchester City Library, Manchester
  • 10:00am — Baby Storytime info
  • 11:30am — Storytime at the Mall info
  • 3:30pm — Slime-of-the-Month Club info
  • 4:00pm — Family Game Night info
  • 9:00am — 1000 Books Before Kindergarten info
Merrimack Public Library (Children's Programs), Merrimack
  • 10:30am — Read with Me for 2s & 3s info
  • 11:30am — Wild About Animals for Homeschoolers info
  • 4:15pm — Pokémon Club info
  • 7:00pm — Sleepy Stories info
Parenting/Caregiver & Family Programs - The River Center, Weare — TBA at - name: Greater Concord Golf Tournament golf tournament
Smyth Public Library, Candia — Earth Day Celebration: Our Amazing Butterflies & Pollinators! at 6:00pm butterflies
Taylor Library, Derry — Tuesday Craft and Storytime with Miss Jen at 4:30pm learn more
The Culinary Playground, Derry
The Dewey School - 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH, USA, Candia
  • 10:30am — Read with Me for 2s & 3s info
  • 11:30am — Wild About Animals for Homeschoolers info
  • 4:15pm — Pokémon Club info
  • 7:00pm — Sleepy Stories info
Upcoming Events - NH Humanities, Francestown — Owl Prowl with Phil at 7:00pm explore nature
Visit Manchester NH (City Events), Manchester — TBA at - name: Mamma Mia! The Musical mamma mia

WEDNESDAY - 3/18

Bedford Parks & Recreation, Bedford — Afterschool Science (Ages 4-12) at 3:45pm science lab
Griffin Free Public Library, Auburn — Make Earrings with Cindy at 6:00pm create jewelry
Hooksett Public Library (Children's Programs), Hooksett
  • 10:30am — Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6) info
  • 10:30am — Drop-In Family Storytime info
  • 1:00pm — Drop-In MakeDo Cardboard Construction (ages 4 and up) info
  • 5:00pm — Read to Therapy Dog Walter info
Manchester City Library, Manchester
  • 10:00am — Storytime Science info
  • 10:00am — Bluey Party info
  • 12:00pm — Teddy Bear Picnic info
  • 1:30pm — Preschool Storytime info
Massabesic Audubon Center, Auburn — The Wildlife and Landscape of New England Exhibit at 11:00am - 5:00pm explore exhibit
Merrimack Public Library (Children's Programs), Merrimack
  • 10:30am — Mini Musicians Storytime Session 2 info
  • 12:00am — Magical Make Believe info
  • 12:00pm — Learn the Library with Homeschool Families info
  • 5:00pm — K-3 Book Club info
  • 9:30am — Mini Musicians Storytime Session 1 info
  • 9:30am — Little Sprouts Community Outreach info
Palace Theatre, Manchester
  • 7:00pm — 9 to 5 JR. (PTAC) view detail
  • 7:00pm — Head Over Heels: High School Edition (PTC) view detail
Smyth Public Library, Candia — TBA at - name: Earth Day – Trees! earth day
The Culinary Playground, Derry
The Dewey School - 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH, USA, Candia
  • 10:30am — Mini Musicians Storytime Session 2 info
  • 12:00am — Magical Make Believe info
  • 12:00pm — Learn the Library with Homeschool Families info
  • 5:00pm — K-3 Book Club info
  • 9:30am — Mini Musicians Storytime Session 1 info
  • 9:30am — Little Sprouts Community Outreach info
WeAre Home Educators (Homeschool Co-op), Goffstown

THURSDAY - 3/19

Bedford Parks & Recreation, Bedford
Family Activities in New England, New Boston — TBA at - name: YGB GAMES 2026 sign up
Hooksett Public Library (Children's Programs), Hooksett
  • 12:00pm — Family Movie: Zootopia 2 info
  • 2:00pm — Drop-In Lego Play (Ages 5+) info
Manchester City Library, Manchester — Mario Party at 3:00pm info
Merrimack Public Library (Children's Programs), Merrimack
  • 10:30am — Books and Babies info
  • 4:15pm — Tween Book Club : The Secret Garden on 81st Street info
  • 4:15pm — Amazing String Painting info
  • 4:15pm — Tween Book Club : Duet info
Smyth Public Library, Candia — Earth Day Celebration: Vegetable Gardening at 6:30pm gardening
The Culinary Playground, Derry — Culinary Boot Camp II at 5:30pm book your spot
The Dewey School - 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH, USA, Candia
  • 10:30am — Books and Babies info
  • 4:15pm — Tween Book Club : The Secret Garden on 81st Street info
  • 4:15pm — Amazing String Painting info
  • 4:15pm — Tween Book Club : Duet info
Upcoming Events - NH Humanities, Francestown
  • 5:30pm — March Community Supper join in
  • 5:30pm — April Community Supper! join in

FRIDAY - 3/20

Bedford Parks & Recreation, Bedford
Family Activities in New England, New Boston — Parkway Community YMCA – Healthy Kids Day 2026 at 5:00pm, 8:00pm learn more
Hooksett Public Library (Children's Programs), Hooksett
  • 10:00am — Drop-In Open Play info
  • 10:30am — Drop-In Little Movers info
  • 1:00pm — Drop-In STEAM Activities (ages 4+) info
Londonderry Recreation Department, Londonderry
Majestic Theatre, Manchester
  • - name: AIRPORT ENCOUNTERS — TBA tickets
  • - name: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Jr. — TBA tickets
  • - name: LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL — TBA tickets
Manchester City Library, Manchester
  • 10:00am — Messy Art Morning info
  • 10:00am — Toddler Motor Time info
  • 3:00pm — Lego Afternoon info
  • 3:30pm — Elementary Art - Flower Stamp Painting info
Merrimack Public Library (Children's Programs), Merrimack
  • 10:30am — Shake Up Your Storytime info
  • 12:00am — Out on a Tangent info
  • 1:00pm — Fantastical Creature Guide (for Homeschooled Families) info
The Culinary Playground, Derry
The Dewey School - 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH, USA, Candia
  • 10:30am — Shake Up Your Storytime info
  • 12:00am — Out on a Tangent info
  • 1:00pm — Fantastical Creature Guide (for Homeschooled Families) info

SATURDAY - 3/21

Family Activities in New England, New Boston
  • 10:00am, 1:00pm — Healthy Kids Day 2026 learn more
  • 10:00am, 1:00pm — Charles River YMCA – Healthy Kids Day 2026 learn more
Hooksett Public Library (Children's Programs), Hooksett
  • 10:00am — Easter Egg Hunt info
  • 10:00am — Drop-In Spring Crafts info
Manchester City Library, Manchester
  • 10:00am — Read to AJ info
  • 10:00am — Spring Celebration info
  • 11:00am — Earth Day Celebration info
Massabesic Audubon Center, Auburn — Birding Outing at the Massabesic Center at 8:00am - 10:00am go birding
Merrimack Public Library (Children's Programs), Merrimack
  • 10:00am — Saturday Play info
  • 11:00am — Sensory Walk! info
  • 11:00am — Saturday Morning Comics info
  • 11:00am — Touch-a-Truck at Town Hall info
The Culinary Playground, Derry
The Dewey School - 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH, USA, Candia
  • 10:00am — Saturday Play info
  • 11:00am — Sensory Walk! info
  • 11:00am — Saturday Morning Comics info
  • 11:00am — Touch-a-Truck at Town Hall info

SUNDAY - 3/22

Parenting/Caregiver & Family Programs - The River Center, Weare — North Country Golf Tournament at 8:00am golf tournament
The Culinary Playground, Derry

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