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Top 5 Weekend Events Greater Nashua 8/16

Enjoy these indoor and outdoor events before summer’s over!

By Julia King, Assistant Publisher, Karyn Martin, Publisher, Macaroni KID Nashua August 12, 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 16th, 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 16th, 2024

1.  🧵Craft Supply Swap (BROOKLINE)

Brookline Public Library

Friday, August 16th, 2024, 2-6pm & Saturday, August 17th, 2024, 10am-2pm

FREE

Have craft supplies at home you’re not using anymore? Join our craft supply swap - out with the old and in with the new! On Friday, our swap will be open 2-3pm for people with an early bird ticket. After that the swap will be open 3pm-6pm Friday and Saturday 10am-2pm to everyone, whether you donated or not! Find the materials to start a new hobby or supplies for the new school year.

2. 🎬Media Power Youth 1st Annual Summer Film Festival! (CONCORD)

Red River Theatres

Saturday, August 17th, 2024, 9:30-11:30am

$5-10

Media Power Youth is hosting our first annual summer youth film festival on August 17 from 9:30am to 11:30am at Red River Theatres. We will be celebrating the creativity of our aspiring young filmmakers as we feature short films made during our summer programs. These films explore a wide range of topics from protecting wildlife and ecosystems to how technology affects the well-being of our communities.

3. 🚒🚓Touch a Truck (NASHUA)

Pheasant Lane Mall

Saturday, August 17th, 2024, 10am-1pm 

FREE

CALLING ALL TRUCKS! CALLING ALL FAMILIES! Pheasant Lane Mall is hosting our annual Touch a Truck event on Saturday, August 17 from 10AM-1PM. Bring the family and explore large and cool vehicles such as: police rescue cruisers, fire trucks, ambulances, tow trucks, tractor trailers, and even an Airforce plane!

4.  🌄Mine Falls Park Advisory Committee- TRAIL DAY (NASHUA) 

Mine Falls Park 

Saturday, August 17th, 2024, 11am-1pm 

FREE

Join the committee for trail day at Mine Falls Park!

5.  🍓🥬Nashua Farmers Market (NASHUA)

Nashua Public Library Parking Lot 

Sunday, August 18th, 2024, 10am-2pm 

FREE ENTRY

This market is a celebration of all things local, with a focus on fresh, seasonal produce, handmade crafts, and artisanal goods. The Nashua Farmers Market is an event that is truly designed to bring the community together. Whether you’re in the mood for fresh baked bread, locally crafted goods, or fresh seasonal produce, you’re sure to find it here.

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