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Top 5 Weekend Events Greater Nashua 8/9

Soak up the last few weeks of summer with these fun family events!

By Julia King, Assistant Publisher, Karyn Martin, Publisher, Macaroni KID Nashua August 8, 2024


Every Friday, Macaroni KID Nashua shares 5 things to do THIS WEEKEND with your kids (or sometimes for your kids) in the Greater Nashua area.

Here are our picks for the weekend of August 9th, 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, AUGUST 9TH, 2024

1. 🎡Hudson Old Home Days 2024 (HUDSON)

211 Derry Road, Hudson NH

Friday, August 9th through Sunday, August 11th, 5-10pm 

Price Varies

Celebrate the annual carnival in Hudson filled with many rides, games, live entertainment, and more!

2.  🪐Cowabungas Space Night! (MANCHESTER)

Cowabunga’s Manchester

Friday, August 9th, 5-8pm 

Prices start at $20 per children, adults and infants are free with a paying child

Come bounce around and learn about space! We will have hands-on learning activities, crafts and games all about space! Characters will visit multiple times during the event for pictures, games & fun.  There will be plenty of time for bouncing & playing throughout the night

3.  🍿📽️Milford Drive-in Theater 

Milford Drive-in 

Friday, August 9th, 8:15-11pm 

$33 per car, for vehicles more than 6 people, an additional $6/person 

Get ready for an unforgettable movie night with a double feature of two animated favorites! Join us at 8:15 PM for Despicable Me 4, where Gru and the Minions are back with more hilarious antics and heartwarming moments. Then, dive into the colorful world of emotions with Inside Out 2, a sequel that promises to tug at your heartstrings and tickle your funny bone. Bring the family, grab some popcorn, and enjoy a night of fun, laughter, and adventure on the big screen!

4. 🎨Rage Cage Grand Re-Opening Open House (NASHUA)

37 East Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 

Saturday, August 10th, 2024, 10am-5pm 

FREE

Save the date! Celebrate our re-opening with food trucks, give-aways, gift card discounts, and a photo booth. We'd love to see you and show you our new location!

5.  🎲Board Game Bonanza (MERRIMACK)

Merrimack Public Library

Saturday, August 10th, 2024, 11am-1pm 

FREE

People of all ages and abilities are welcome to gather together on the second Saturday of each month from 11 - 1 PM to collaborate on puzzles, play their favorite board games, or learn some new games! Drop in to relax and enjoy some time away from all the screens. 

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