Sat10Oct
Arts & culture · Derry
Badfish with Ted Bowne of PassafireTicketed
Sublime tribute band Badfish plays Tupelo Music Hall with special guest Ted Bowne of Passafire.
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Things to do in Derry, NH
Events, yard sales, markets and club meetings in Derry, NH and within 10 miles, for this weekend (Oct 9–11) and the next six weeks. 5 listed in Derry. Updated Fri, Oct 9.
Open Derry in the full guideThis weekend in Derry
Sat10Oct
Event · Derry
Friends of the Derry Public Library Monthly Book SaleFree
Over 5,000 sorted, donated books priced 50 cents to $1 at the Friends' October second-Saturday sale in the library's lower level.
Nearby this weekend (within 10 miles)
Fri–Sun9–11Oct
Halloween & harvest · Salem · 9 mi away
Screeemfest at Canobie Lake ParkTicketed
Canobie Lake Park's Halloween season with rides and spooky live shows. Tickets must be bought online in advance.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct 31
Fri–Sun9–11Oct
Halloween & harvest · Litchfield · 8 mi away
Spooky World presents Nightmare New EnglandTicketed
Large haunted attraction and scare park with free parking, open evenings through the Sunday after Halloween.
Fridays through Sundays through Nov 1, plus Thursdays from Oct 15
Sat–Sun10–11Oct
Event · Salem · 9 mi away
Parmigiano Reggiano Festival and ToscanaFestFree
Free weekend of Parmigiano Reggiano tastings, cooking demos and tribute bands; Sunday adds ToscanaFest with 30+ local vendors.
Today9Oct
Halloween & harvest · Salem · 9 mi away
Haunted History Guided Tour$35
Lantern-lit 90-minute walk through the stone ruins after dark, with a local historian sharing eerie legends and history.
Every Friday through Oct 30
Sun11Oct
Farmers market · Salem · 9 mi away
Salem NH Farmers MarketFreeKid-friendly
Producers-only Sunday market with local produce, meats, baked goods and crafts, live music and SNAP match. Moves indoors Nov 1.
Every Sunday, May through October (outdoor summer season)
Sat–Sun10–11Oct
Flea market · Londonderry · 3 mi away
Londonderry Flea Market$1.50
Outdoor weekend flea market in the final weeks of its season; open weather permitting, with the last weekend Oct 24-25.
Saturdays and Sundays through Oct 25, weather permitting
Sat–Sun10–11Oct
Flea market · Salem · 9 mi away
Salem Flea Market
Indoor and outdoor flea market open every Saturday and Sunday all year, rain, snow or shine; outdoor sellers start at 7am.
Every Saturday and Sunday, year-round
Sun11Oct
Arts & culture · Londonderry · 3 mi away
Bradenburg & Beyond ConcertFree
Free chamber concert of contemporary Baroque-style works for piano, flute and trombone, with refreshments after; donations welcome.
Sat10Oct
Yard sale · Londonderry · 3 mi away
Community yard sale
Multi-family sale with toys, higher-end clothing, fabric, craft supplies, car accessories and more.
Sat10Oct
Yard sale · Litchfield · 8 mi away
Moving sale
Tools and saws, some furniture, small appliances, a washer and dryer, DVDs, jewelry, women's clothing, craft sets and a free box.
Sat10Oct
Yard sale · Londonderry · 3 mi away
Neighborhood Yard Sale
Multi-family neighborhood sale with toys, higher-end clothing, crafts and fabric.
Coming up in Derry
Fri–Sun16–18Oct
Arts & culture · Derry
Pinkerton Players: Queens$5 to $15
Pinkerton Academy's student company, the Pinkerton Players, stages Queens; it runs about two hours with an intermission.
Sat–Sun17–18Oct
Arts & culture · Derry
FJ: A Tribute to Foreigner and JourneyTicketed
Tribute band FJ performs the hits of Foreigner and Journey over two nights at Tupelo Music Hall.
Sat24Oct
Event · Derry
4th Annual Derry Harvest FestivalFreeKid-friendly
Free fall festival with vendors, live blues, a giant slide and kids' craft corner, a fire truck for photos and raffles.
Clubs and groups in Derry
1001 Books Before You Die
Hobbies & games
Derry Public Library discussion group working through classic and essential reads, open to adult readers.
Monthly on a Tuesday, 6:30 pm, NH Room, Derry Public Library.
American Legion Post 9
Service & community
American Legion post where veterans and their families gather for fellowship, veteran support and community service.
Monthly post meetings at 6:00 PM (Oct 20 and Nov 17, 2026 listed)
Beaver Lake Improvement Association
Water sports & lakes
Lake association for Beaver Lake, a 137-acre lake about two miles from the center of Derry.
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Derry
Service & community
Youth club with after-school care, sports, summer camp and teen programs for local kids; volunteers are welcome.
Broadview Farm Community Garden
Garden & nature
Town community garden for Derry residents at Broadview Farm Conservation Area, with raised beds for accessibility.
Plot requests open April 1 each year, first come first served, via the town page.
Cozy Cups and Murder Mysteries Book Group
Hobbies & games
Derry Public Library book group for fans of cozy mysteries; bring your own coffee or tea.
Monthly on a Monday, 2 pm, Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway.
Derry Bridge Club at MGCC
Hobbies & games
Open duplicate bridge club with ACBL-sanctioned games and a newcomers' practice session; players of all levels welcome.
Mon and Fri 12:30 PM; newcomers Wed 1 PM; Marion Gerrish Community Center, Derry.
Derry Garden Club
Garden & nature
Federated garden club for Derry-area residents interested in gardening and community planting projects.
Annual plant sale in early June at the Robert Frost Farm, Derry.
Derry Heritage Commission
History & heritage
Town volunteer board that preserves Derry's history and operates the Derry Museum of History; residents welcome at meetings.
Public meetings; agendas and minutes are posted on the town website.
Derry Lions Club
Service & community
Lions service club of local volunteers supporting sight and hearing causes, youth and neighbors in need; new members welcome.
Derry Parks & Recreation Senior Programs
Service & community
Town-run walking, tai chi, yoga, line dancing and bus trips for adults 50 and older from Derry and nearby towns.
Weekday classes at Veterans Hall, 31 West Broadway; most are drop-in
Derry Parks & Recreation Tennis in the Parks
Cycling, running & sports
Fall tennis program with an adult Practice and Play group for players past the beginner stage, plus youth sessions.
Adults Sundays 8:30-10 am, mid-September to late October, Alexander Carr Park courts.
Derry Pathfinders Snowmobile Club
Snowmobile & OHRV
Volunteer club that maintains and grooms Derry's snowmobile trails for local riders and families.
Monthly meetings in Derry in season; join online via NHSA or at a meeting.
Derry Rail Trail Alliance
Hiking & outdoors
Resident-run nonprofit working to finish and promote the Derry Rail Trail for walkers, runners and cyclists.
Contact the alliance through its website to volunteer.
Derry Village Rotary Club
Service & community
Rotary service club running community projects, scholarships and fundraisers around Derry; guests welcome.
Tuesdays 7:15 AM, Astro Cafe at Pinkerton Academy, 5 Pinkerton St
Derry Writers' Night Out
Arts, music & crafts
NH Writers' Project gathering where Derry-area writers meet, mingle and talk shop in a relaxed setting.
5:30-8 PM; Kelsen Brewing, Londonderry (cold months) or Zorvino Vineyard, Sandown (warm).
Dream Catchers 4-H Club
Fish, game & animals
4-H horse club for ages 8-18 focused on goal setting and hands-on learning with horses.
1st Tuesday and 3rd Saturday each month; contact Rockingham County 4-H.
East Derry Contra Dance
Arts, music & crafts
Monthly contra dance with a live band; every dance is taught and no partner is needed.
3rd Fridays Oct-June, 7:15 PM intro, Upper Village Hall, 52 East Derry Rd.
Friends of the Derry Public Libraries
History & heritage
Nonprofit supporting Derry Public Library and Taylor Library; its monthly book sale funds museum passes and cultural events.
2nd Tuesday of even months, 7 pm, Derry Public Library; book sale 2nd Saturday mornings.
Frost Farm Poetry
Arts, music & crafts
Hyla Brook Poets and Frost Farm trustees host readings, workshops and a poetry conference.
Hyla Brook Reading Series at the Robert Frost Farm, Derry.
Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce
Service & community
Business association for the Derry and Londonderry area: networking events, promotion and advocacy for local employers.
Office at 29 West Broadway; events listed online
Greater Derry Track Club
Cycling, running & sports
Nonprofit running club formed in 1978 with winter fun runs, coached summer track workouts and Sunday long runs.
Monthly meetings; join through the club's RunSignup page.
Hoodkroft Country Club Golf Leagues
Cycling, running & sports
Independently run weekday golf leagues at Hoodkroft: men's, women's, and men's and women's senior leagues.
Men Mon/Tue/Thu afternoons; women Wed afternoon; senior leagues Tue and Wed mornings.
Interstate Repeater Society
Hobbies & games
Derry ham radio group that maintains the 146.85 repeater system and hosts weekly on-air nets open to all.
On-air net Wednesdays 7 pm on 146.85 MHz; join through the club site.
Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Aquinas Council 3023
Service & community
Catholic men's fraternal council that does parish and community charity work, from food drives to fundraising dinners.
Marion Gerrish Community Center
Service & community
Downtown Derry community center where local clubs, classes and community programs meet.
39 West Broadway
Molly Reid Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
History & heritage
DAR lineage society chapter for women with a Revolutionary War patriot ancestor; serves Derry, Londonderry, Windham, Salem area.
Email the chapter to attend a meeting; a calendar is on the chapter website.
New Hampshire Flying Tigers RC Club
Hobbies & games
Radio-control model aircraft club with its own flying field, monthly newsletters and help for new pilots.
Flying at the B Street field in Derry; membership form on the club site.
NOR-eastern Chapter, Pontiac-Oakland Club International
Cars, bikes & planes
New Hampshire chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International for people who own or admire Pontiacs and Oaklands.
Based in Derry; held its Pontiacs in the Backyard show in Manchester in August 2026.
Rhythm of New Hampshire Show Chorus
Arts, music & crafts
A cappella show chorus singing four-part barbershop-style harmony; visitors welcome.
Thursdays 6:45 PM, Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway, Derry.
Rotary Club of Derry
Service & community
Rotary service club running community projects, scholarships and fundraisers around Derry; guests welcome.
Thursdays 12:15 PM, Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 W. Broadway
Sonshine Soup Kitchen
Service & community
Derry soup kitchen serving free meals to neighbors in need, with help from volunteers.
St. Mark's Lodge No. 44
Service & community
Masonic lodge (Free & Accepted Masons): a men's fraternity built around fellowship, self-improvement and charity.
3rd Monday 7:30 PM (not Jul-Aug), Masonic Temple, 58 E. Broadway
Suspect Novels Book Group
Hobbies & games
In-person mystery and suspense book discussion group hosted by Derry Public Library.
2nd Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Derry Public Library; register on the library calendar.
VFW Post 1617
Service & community
Veterans of Foreign Wars post offering camaraderie and support for veterans who served overseas, plus community service.
2nd Wednesday 7:00 PM