things to do with kids in new england
WEEK OF APRIL 27 - MAY 03, 2026
From Friends of the Library's June Book Sale at The Dewey School - 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH, USA to Saturday Morning Comics at Merrimack Public Library (Children's Programs) and Glazed Cinnamon Rolls at The Culinary Playground.
MONDAY - 4/27
List of Events - Derry Parks and Recreation,
Derry
- - name: Ravel Rousers Knitting Guild — TBA ♡ knit or crochet
- 11:00am — The Upper Room Food Pantry ♡ food pantry
- 6:45pm — BINGO ♡ play bingo
Londonderry Recreation Department,
Londonderry
- 5:00pm — Spring Track - Intro to Track (Ages 5-8) ♡ join track
- 5:45pm — Spring Track - Granite State Track and Field ♡ join track
The Culinary Playground,
Derry
- 10:00am — Baking Series ♡ book your spot
- 4:00pm — All About Baking ♡ book your spot
Visit Manchester NH (City Events),
Manchester
- - name: MONDAY ALL-SKATE! — TBA ♡ all skate
- - name: New Hampshire Fisher Cats vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies — TBA ♡ fisher cats
- - name: Play Group — TBA ♡ play group
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm — Music Bingo Mondays! ♡ music bingo
Weare Upper Elementary/Middle School - Boys & Girls Club of,
Weare
- 3:30pm, 5:30pm — The Princess Concert ♡ see concert
- 9:30am, 3:30pm — April Break Camp at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center ♡ explore camp
TUESDAY - 4/28
The Culinary Playground,
Derry
- 10:00am — Culinary Adventures ♡ book your spot
- 4:00pm — Culinary Adventures Series ♡ book your spot
Weare Upper Elementary/Middle School - Boys & Girls Club of,
Weare
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Kids Eat Free Every Tuesday at 11:00am, 10:00pm
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eat free
WEDNESDAY - 4/29
Co-Curricular Activities at Moore School,
Candia
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Stick Horse show! at 1:00pm
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download entry form
The Culinary Playground,
Derry
- 10:00am — Zucchini Fries with Marinara Dip ♡ book your spot
- 10:00am — Double Chocolate Muffins ♡ book your spot
- 2:30pm — Pineapple Guacamole & Tortilla Chips ♡ book your spot
- 2:30pm — Ice Cream Cone Cannoli Dip ♡ book your spot
- 6:00pm — Virtual Baking Series ♡ book your spot
WeAre Home Educators (Homeschool Co-op),
Goffstown
- 10:00 am — Joppa Hill Educational Farm Field Trip ♡ farm trip
- 11:15 am — Field Day 2026! ♡ field day
- 9:45 am — Romeo & Juliet at Rex Theatre ♡ romeo juliet
Weare Upper Elementary/Middle School - Boys & Girls Club of,
Weare
- 2:00pm, 4:00pm — Movie: THE BAD GUYS ♡ watch movie
- 3:00pm, 10:00pm — Family Night Wednesday’s ♡ family night
- 6:00pm, 8:00pm — Movie: THE BAD GUYS 2 ♡ watch movie
THURSDAY - 4/30
Bedford Parks & Recreation,
Bedford
- 10:00am — Paint & Play ♡ paint play
- 11:15am — STEAM Explorers ♡ steam explorers
- 3:15pm — Afterschool Art ♡ afterschool art
FRIDAY - 5/1
NH Farm Forest and Garden Expo,
Manchester
- - name: 4-H Archery — TBA ♡ 4-h archery
- - name: 4-H Club Displays — TBA ♡ 4-h displays
- - name: 4-H Foundation Ice Cream!!!! — TBA ♡ 4-h ice cream
- - name: 4-H STEM Activities (Make a Cardboard Tractor; Paper Rockets) — TBA ♡ 4-h stem
- - name: FARMO — TBA ♡ scavenger hunt
- - name: Forever Locked — TBA ♡ explore moose
- - name: Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides — TBA ♡ wagon rides
- 12:00pm-4:30pm — Dark Horse Lumberjack Show ♡ lumberjack show
- 1:00pm-4:00pm — Children’s Entrepreneur Market ♡ kids market
- 2:30pm — Cider Making with Youth ♡ cider making
The Culinary Playground,
Derry
- 10:00am — Summer Veggie Quinoa Salad ♡ book your spot
- 3:30pm — Spring Break Dinner Date ♡ book your spot
- 4:00pm — Fresh Pasta Ravioli ♡ book your spot
- 9:30am — Spring Break Brunch Date ♡ book your spot
SATURDAY - 5/2
Bedford Youth Performing Company (BYPC),
Bedford
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TBA at - name: Alice in Wonderland Jr.
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alice in wonderland
Family Resource Center Calendar - The Upper Room - Derry, NH,
Derry
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DDAA Pictures at 7:30am
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dda pictures
Hooksett Community Events,
Hooksett
- - name: Authors’ Alley — TBA ♡ authors alley
- - name: Heritage Trolley Tour — TBA ♡ heritage trolley
- - name: Hooksett Old Home Day — TBA ♡ family fun
Merrimack Public Library (Children's Programs),
Merrimack
- 10:00am — Saturday Play ♡ info
- 11:00am — Plant a Flower for Mothers' Day ♡ info
- 11:00am — Saturday Morning Comics ♡ info
- 11:00am — Touch-a-Truck at Town Hall ♡ info
- 11:00am — Scavenger Hunt! ♡ info
- 11:00am — Storytime at Angelo Drive Housing ♡ info
- 11:00am — Sensory Walk! ♡ info
- 9:00am — Friends of the Library's June Book Sale ♡ info
NH Farm Forest and Garden Expo,
Manchester
- - name: Pine Island Spinners — TBA ♡ fiber arts
- 10:00am-12:00pm — 4-H Grill Master Cook Off ♡ 4-h cook off
- 10:30am — Mastering the Vine: A Beginners Guide to Grape Growing & Vine Management ♡ grape growing
- 10:30am — UNH Extension Yard and Garden Infoline Live! ♡ garden questions
- 11:00am-3:00pm — 4-H Chain Reaction Challenge (Busy Bee) ♡ 4-h challenge
- 11:30am — Raising Healthy, Productive Poultry ♡ raising poultry
- 12:00pm-2:00pm — 4-H Grilled Cheese Challenge ♡ 4-h challenge
- 12:30pm — Spotted Lanternfly: What to know, look for, and how to report it! ♡ spotted lanternfly
- 1:00pm-4:00pm — 4-H Youth Presentations ♡ 4-h presentations
- 9:30am — Maple Sugaring for Beginners ♡ maple sugaring
- 9:30am-4pm — 4-H Action Exhibits at Clover Corner ♡ 4-h exhibits
- 9:30am-4pm — 4-H Photos and Posters displayed ♡ 4-h photos
Palace Theatre,
Manchester
- 11:00am — PYT Vacation Camp: Magic Tree House – Dinosaurs Before Dark (Kids) ♡ magic tree house
- 4:00pm — Fun and Games presented by NSquared Dance ♡ fun and games
The Culinary Playground,
Derry
- 10:00am — Cinco de Mayo ~ Cinnamon Swirl Churro Cake ♡ book your spot
- 10:00am — Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars ♡ book your spot
- 3:30pm — Bao Buns! ♡ book your spot
The Dewey School - 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH, USA,
Candia
- 10:00am — Saturday Play ♡ info
- 11:00am — Plant a Flower for Mothers' Day ♡ info
- 11:00am — Saturday Morning Comics ♡ info
- 11:00am — Touch-a-Truck at Town Hall ♡ info
- 11:00am — Scavenger Hunt! ♡ info
- 11:00am — Storytime at Angelo Drive Housing ♡ info
- 11:00am — Sensory Walk! ♡ info
- 9:00am — Friends of the Library's June Book Sale ♡ info
Upcoming Events - NH Humanities,
Francestown
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Annual Spring Walk and Black Fly Community Art! at 9:30am
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spring walk
SUNDAY - 5/3
Co-Curricular Activities at Moore School,
Candia
- 11:00am — Teddy Bear Picnic! ♡ buy tickets now
- 1:00pm — Fairy Festival ♡ buy tickets now
List of Events - Derry Parks and Recreation,
Derry
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TBA at - name: Kite Decorating Event!
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decorate a kite
Londonderry Recreation Department,
Londonderry
- 10:30am — Spring Tennis Lessons - Grades 9-12 ♡ play tennis
- 8:30am — Spring Tennis Lessons - Grades 2-4 ♡ play tennis
- 9:30am — Spring Tennis Lessons - Grades 5-8 ♡ play tennis
The Culinary Playground,
Derry
- 10:00am — Glazed Cinnamon Rolls ♡ book your spot
- 3:30pm, 6:00pm — Pizza & Beach Party Cupcakes ♡ book your spot