Fri–Sat9–10Oct
Arts & culture · Manchester
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Things to do in Manchester, NH
Events, yard sales, markets and club meetings in Manchester, NH and within 10 miles, for this weekend (Oct 9–11) and the next six weeks. 18 listed in Manchester, including 1 yard sale. Updated Fri, Oct 9.
Open Manchester in the full guideThis weekend in Manchester
Fri–Sun9–11Oct
Outdoors · Manchester
Scenic Chairlift Rides at McIntyre$22 adults, $15 ages 6 to 12, $10 seniors, 5 and under free
Ride the chairlift for foliage views over the city, or buy a walking pass up to Weston Tower. Final weekends of the season.
Also Oct 16
Sat10Oct
Arts & culture · Manchester
Second Saturday at the Currier Museum of ArtFreeKid-friendly
Monthly free-admission day for New Hampshire residents, with a hands-on Creative Studio art activity for all ages.
Second Saturday of each month
Sat10Oct
Yard sale · Manchester
Multi-family yard sale
Several households on Mayflower Drive holding yard sales together, with a general mix of items.
Sun11Oct
Event · Manchester
The Chocolate Expo$20 adults, $10 ages 5 to 12
Timed-entry show for sampling and buying chocolate from makers near and far; children under 5 are free.
Nearby this weekend (within 10 miles)
Sat10Oct
Event · Bedford · 5 mi away
Fall Fair at Joppa Hill Educational FarmTicketedKid-friendly
Farm fair with tractor rides, animal meet-and-greets, live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors and a kids' activity tent.
Fri–Mon9–12Oct
Event · Bedford · 5 mi away
Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Craft Shop
Final weekend of the guild's seasonal shop, with juried handmade goods from about 50 local artisans at the historic Kendall House.
Final weekend; closes Monday, Oct 12
Sat–Sun10–11Oct
Flea market · Londonderry · 10 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
Sun11Oct
Arts & culture · Londonderry · 10 mi away
Bradenburg & Beyond ConcertFree
Free chamber concert of contemporary Baroque-style works for piano, flute and trombone, with refreshments after; donations welcome.
Fri–Sun9–11Oct
Yard sale · Bedford · 5 mi away
Garage and yard sale
Couches, chairs, dressers, bed sets, washer and dryer, grills, tools, pizza oven, commercial fridge, bikes and skis.
Sat10Oct
Yard sale · Londonderry · 10 mi away
Community yard sale
Multi-family sale with toys, higher-end clothing, fabric, craft supplies, car accessories and more.
Sat10Oct
Yard sale · Hooksett · 7 mi away
Multi-family yard sale
Multi-family yard sale; the seller lists no specific items but promises something for everyone.
Sat10Oct
Yard sale · Londonderry · 10 mi away
Neighborhood Yard Sale
Multi-family neighborhood sale with toys, higher-end clothing, crafts and fabric.
Sun11Oct
Yard sale · Goffstown · 8 mi away
Estate sale
Ongoing estate sale with all kinds of items to pick through, many of them free; offers accepted and prices negotiable.
Coming up in Manchester
Wed14Oct
Candidate event · Manchester
U.S. Senate candidates forumRegistration requested
U.S. Senate candidates forum on Social Security, caregiving and other issues, hosted by AARP New Hampshire. Register to attend.
Thu15Oct
Club meeting · Manchester
Manchester Garden Club Meeting
Club meeting with a guest speaker from Pleasant View Gardens talking about Proven Winners plants.
Fri–Sun16–18Oct
Outdoors · Manchester
McIntyre Ski & Snowboard Tent Sale
Pre-season tent sale of ski and snowboard gear at the city's ski hill; Saturday overlaps with the Mactoberfest party.
Sat17Oct
Event · Manchester
Howl-O-Ween 5K Run/Walk
Costume-friendly 5K run or walk, with or without your dog, raising money for the Animal Rescue League of NH.
Thu22Oct
Candidate event · Manchester
Governor candidates forumFree
Governor candidates forum, hosted by NHPR and the Granite State News Collaborative. Participants not yet named; register in advance.
Fri–Sun23–25Oct
Arts & culture · Manchester
Much Ado About Murder$20 adults, $17 seniors, $15 students
Audience-participation murder mystery set at a Halloween party, where the crowd examines the crime scene and questions suspects.
Sat24Oct
Arts & culture · Manchester
Manchester Author Panel TalkIncluded with museum admission
Nine authors of books on Manchester history share their work, then join a panel on researching and writing about the city.
Sun25Oct
Candidate event · Manchester
Candidates forum: governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. HouseFree
Governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House candidates forum with opening statements and audience questions. Hosted by the temple's Brotherhood.
Tue27Oct
Club meeting · Manchester
Brown Bag Book ClubFree
The library's lunchtime book club discusses How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin; meets the last Tuesday monthly.
Last Tuesday of the month
Thu29Oct
Candidate event · Manchester
Candidates forum: State Senate Districts 16, 18 and 20
NH Senate Districts 16, 18 and 20 candidates forum. Sponsored by the UU Church of Manchester and three community organizing groups.
Sat31Oct
Halloween & harvest · Manchester
Trick or Trot 3K and Kids Halloween FestivalKid-friendly
Halloween morning 3K at Backyard Brewery with a kids' festival, magic show and 100-yard Lil' Pumpkin Run for ages 8 and under.
Sun8Nov
Outdoors · Manchester
Manchester City Marathon
Downtown race day with a full marathon, half marathon, team relays and a 5K sharing one start and finish line.
Sun15Nov
Outdoors · Manchester
Warren Miller's Days OffTicketed
This year's Warren Miller ski and snowboard film on the big screen, a traditional kickoff to winter for local skiers.
Clubs and groups in Manchester
American Legion Manchester Post 79
Service & community
American Legion post where veterans and their families gather for fellowship, veteran support and community service.
American Legion Post 2
Service & community
American Legion post where veterans and their families gather for fellowship, veteran support and community service.
Post home at 251 Maple St, open daily; Wednesday 3 PM cribbage open to all
American Legion Post 43
Service & community
American Legion post where veterans and their families gather for fellowship, veteran support and community service.
American-Canadian Genealogical Society
History & heritage
Volunteer-run genealogy society and library for French-Canadian, Franco-American and Acadian family research.
Library at 1 Sundial Ave, Suite 317; open Wed, Thu and Sat, current hours on the website.
Amoskeag Rugby
Cycling, running & sports
Rugby club with men's, women's and old boys sides; new players are welcome and no experience is needed.
Practice at 1056 River Rd, Manchester: men Tue/Thu, women Mon/Wed, 6-8 pm.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester
Service & community
Youth club with after-school care, sports, summer camp and teen programs for local kids; volunteers are welcome.
Register online or at the Union Street Clubhouse, 555 Union St
Brickyard Banter
Hobbies & games
Lunchtime Toastmasters club in the Manchester Millyard for practicing speeches and leadership roles.
Tuesdays, noon, 400 Commercial St.
British Cars of New Hampshire
Cars, bikes & planes
Statewide club for British car owners and fans, with drives, tech sessions, Cars & Coffee and the Show of Dreams.
Monthly council meetings in Manchester, Portsmouth and Jaffrey; non-members welcome.
Executive Swim Club
Water sports & lakes
Competitive swim club training in Manchester, on New England Swimming's list of New Hampshire teams.
Families in Transition Food Pantry
Service & community
Grocery-style food pantry for Manchester households; volunteers sort donations, stock shelves and check out visitors.
176 Lake Ave; Mon 1-4 PM, Tue-Fri 10 AM-noon and 1-4 PM
Franco-American Centre
History & heritage
Nonprofit celebrating French language, culture and heritage with classes, conversation groups, Franco Fest and PoutineFest.
Office at 100 Saint Anselm Dr; join, volunteer or enroll in classes through the website.
Granite Y Tigersharks
Water sports & lakes
YMCA competitive swim team in Manchester, on New England Swimming's list of New Hampshire teams.
Greater Manchester Chamber
Service & community
Business association for the Greater Manchester area: networking events, promotion and advocacy for local employers.
Events listed online
Greater Manchester Running Club
Cycling, running & sports
Nonprofit running club for Manchester and nearby towns, open to runners of all ages and abilities.
Wednesday morning and evening track workouts at 156 Hooksett Rd, Manchester.
Heel & Toe Square Dance Club
Arts, music & crafts
Square dance club active since 1959, offering mainstream and plus classes and club dances.
Class and dance schedules are posted on the website.
Kiwanis Club of Manchester, NH
Service & community
Kiwanis service club of volunteers who raise money and run projects to help local children and families; new members welcome.
1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:30 PM, The Common Man Roadside, 451 Commercial St
Knights of Columbus Manchester Council 92
Service & community
Catholic men's fraternal council that does parish and community charity work, from food drives to fundraising dinners.
Business meeting 3rd Monday 7:30 PM, Bishop Bradley Hall, 145 Lowell St
Knights of Columbus Our Lady of the Cedars Council 5260
Service & community
Catholic men's fraternal council that does parish and community charity work, from food drives to fundraising dinners.
Lafayette Bible Lodge No. 41
Service & community
Masonic lodge (Free & Accepted Masons): a men's fraternity built around fellowship, self-improvement and charity.
1st Wednesday 7:30 PM (not Jul-Aug), Masonic Temple, 1505 Elm St
M-chester Soccer League
Cycling, running & sports
Adult soccer league with teams from NH and Massachusetts; join as a full team or sign up on your own.
Contact details are on the NH Soccer Association adult soccer page.
Manchester Artists Association
Arts, music & crafts
Volunteer-run, non-juried group for fine and graphic artists with demos and member shows.
First Mondays Sept-June, 7-9 PM, Manchester Police Community Room.
Manchester Camera Club
Arts, music & crafts
Camera club for area photographers; a member of the New England Camera Club Council.
Manchester Choral Society
Arts, music & crafts
Community chorus founded in 1961, now in its 66th season; welcomes singers of every background.
Open Sing each September; new singers arrange a short audition online.
Manchester Garden Club
Garden & nature
Federated garden club for Manchester-area residents interested in gardening and horticulture.
Manchester Historic Association
History & heritage
Collects, preserves and shares Manchester's history; runs the Millyard Museum and a research center with talks and events.
Millyard Museum, 200 Bedford St, Tue-Sat 10-4; Research Center, 129 Amherst St, Wed and Sat.
Manchester Lions Club
Service & community
Lions service club of local volunteers supporting sight and hearing causes, youth and neighbors in need; new members welcome.
Manchester Makerspace
Hobbies & games
Member-run makerspace with wood, metal, textile, electronics, automotive and 3D-printing shops for makers of all ages.
Open house Mondays, 6-7:30 pm; register through the site.
Manchester Moves
Hiking & outdoors
Volunteer trail group working since 2008 to link Manchester to neighboring towns with rail trails and greenways.
Sign up on the website for event news.
Manchester NH Chapter #4727, Harley Owners Group
Cars, bikes & planes
Harley riders' chapter sponsored by Manchester Harley-Davidson, with about 50 group rides a season for all skill levels.
3rd Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 pm, Southside Tavern, Manchester.
Manchester Rotary
Service & community
Rotary service club running community projects, scholarships and fundraisers around Manchester; guests welcome.
1st & 3rd Mondays 12:15 PM, Intervale Country Club, 1491 Front St
Manchester Swim Team
Water sports & lakes
Competitive swim club training in Manchester, on New England Swimming's list of New Hampshire teams.
Marathon Sports Manchester Run Group
Cycling, running & sports
Free store-hosted group runs from the Marathon Sports shop in downtown Manchester; all runners welcome.
Tue and Thu 6 pm, Sat 8 am at 669 Elm St, Manchester.
McIntyre After School Ski and Snowboard Programs
Ski & winter sports
Five-week ski and snowboard lesson program for elementary and middle school ski clubs from partner schools.
Once a week for 5 weeks at McIntyre; kids join through their school's ski club.
McIntyre Race League
Ski & winter sports
Tuesday-night adult race league (21+) with two timed runs, fun runs and a lodge dinner; solo racers are placed on teams.
Tuesdays 6-9:30pm for six weeks, January-February, at McIntyre Ski Area; register by Dec. 1.
McIntyre Ski Team
Ski & winter sports
Youth ski racing program for ages 6-18 with developmental, recreational and competitive tracks at McIntyre Ski Area.
Weeknight or weeknight-plus-weekend training at McIntyre; dryland Saturdays in November.
McIntyre Women of Winter
Ski & winter sports
Five-week Monday morning ski and snowboard lesson group for women, with coffee beforehand and a closing luncheon.
Mondays 10am-noon from early January at McIntyre Ski Area; register by Dec. 30.
Meet New England
Cars, bikes & planes
Weekly open car meet for all makes and models, plus trucks and bikes, run in partnership with Stark Brewing Company.
Sundays in season at Stark Brewing, 500 N. Commercial St.; check the site for current hours.
Merrimack River Valley Trout Unlimited
Fish, game & animals
Trout Unlimited chapter for anglers conserving coldwater streams in the Merrimack and Nashua river watersheds.
Second Tuesday, October to June, American Legion Sweeney Post, Maple Street, Manchester.
Molly Stark Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
History & heritage
Manchester chapter of the DAR, a lineage society for women descended from Revolutionary War patriots.
Contact the chapter through the state DAR chapter list.
New England Over 50 Hiking Group
Hiking & outdoors
Meetup group for hikers 50 and older, mostly on White Mountain trails near I-93, at the pace of the slowest hiker.
Several hikes a week in season; join on Meetup to RSVP.
New Hampshire Arabian Horse Association
Fish, game & animals
Arabian Horse Association affiliate club for Arabian horse owners and riders, with year-end awards.
New Hampshire Astronomical Society
Garden & nature
Statewide amateur astronomy club that brings telescopes to free public skywatches at libraries and schools.
Public skywatches around the state; calendar and membership on website.
New Hampshire Candlepin Bowling Association
Cycling, running & sports
Association of seven candlepin bowling centers, including houses in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Exeter and Portsmouth.
League play is arranged through each member bowling center.
New Hampshire Food Bank
Service & community
The state's food bank, supplying 400+ pantries and meal programs; volunteers and food drives welcome.
700 East Industrial Park Dr; see the volunteer page
New Hampshire Gay Men's Chorus
Arts, music & crafts
Men's chorus presenting spring and winter concert series and a positive image of the gay community.
Open auditions are announced on the website.
New Hampshire Junior Roller Derby
Cycling, running & sports
Junior roller derby league for skaters ages 7 to 17 at every skill level.
See the league website for practice details and how to get started.
New Hampshire Motorcyclists' Rights Organization
Cars, bikes & planes
Riders' group, founded 1975, that works on motorcycle legislation, rider education, a toy run and veterans' events.
General membership meetings at Sweeney Post, Maple St.; dates on the site.
New Hampshire Roller Derby
Cycling, running & sports
Nonprofit roller derby league for adult skaters; referees, officials and volunteers of any gender welcome.
Practices April-September at JFK Coliseum, Manchester; rookie camps twice a year.
New Hampshire Senior Games
Cycling, running & sports
Volunteer-run nonprofit holding yearly multi-sport competitions, from pickleball to track, for adults 50 and over.
Events May-September at venues across southern NH; registration opens March 1.
New Hampshire Sports & Social Club
Cycling, running & sports
Recreational social sports leagues for men and women 21 and over.
Register for current leagues on the club website.
NH Ladies Hiking Meetups
Hiking & outdoors
Hiking group for women and non-binary hikers of all levels, with clearly described trips in NH and nearby states.
Weekend hikes posted on Meetup; join there to RSVP.
NH Pickleball
Cycling, running & sports
Pickleball program at the Executive Health and Sports Center with indoor and outdoor courts and tournaments.
Play at the Executive Health and Sports Center, Manchester; see the site for sessions.
Penmen Toastmasters
Hobbies & games
Manchester-based Toastmasters club that meets online at lunchtime to practice speaking and leadership.
1st, 3rd and 4th Thursday, noon-1 pm, online only.
Queen City Rotary Club - Manchester
Service & community
Rotary service club running community projects, scholarships and fundraisers around Manchester; guests welcome.
Thursdays 7:30 AM, Puritan Backroom Restaurant, 245 Hooksett Rd
Scouting America New Hampshire (Daniel Webster Council)
Hiking & outdoors
Statewide Scouting council running Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts and Exploring for youth from kindergarten to 20.
Find a local pack or troop on the website; council office on Bodwell Road, Manchester.
Seacoast Fencing Club
Cycling, running & sports
Foil and epee fencing club with beginner classes and competitive training for children, juniors and adults.
Junior/adult practice Mon, Wed, Thu 7-9 pm at 250 Commercial St, Manchester.
Sunrise Toastmasters NH
Hobbies & games
Early-morning Toastmasters club for adults who want to sharpen public speaking before the workday.
1st and 3rd Friday, 7 am, Residence Inn, 40 Lake Ave.
The Granite YMCA of Manchester
Service & community
Community Y with fitness, swimming, child care, camps and youth and family programs; financial aid is available.
Join online or at the branch front desk
The Majestic Theatre
Arts, music & crafts
Community theater producing musicals, plays and holiday shows, plus youth theater classes.
Majestic Studio Theatre in Manchester and Derry Opera House; auditions listed online.
USTA Adult Tennis Social League - Manchester
Cycling, running & sports
Recreational-level social tennis league for adults, run by USTA New England.
Seasons May-June, July-August and September-October; register in the USTA Flex app.
Vertical Dreams Indoor Climbing Gym
Hiking & outdoors
Indoor climbing gym with top-rope, lead and bouldering, youth programs and teams from age 5, and memberships.
250 Commercial Street, Manchester; hours and team details on the website.
VFW Post 8214
Service & community
Veterans of Foreign Wars post offering camaraderie and support for veterans who served overseas, plus community service.
2nd Wednesday 6:00 PM
Washington Lodge No. 61
Service & community
Masonic lodge (Free & Accepted Masons): a men's fraternity built around fellowship, self-improvement and charity.
3rd Wednesday 7:30 PM (not Jul-Aug)
William B. Cashin Senior Activity Center
Service & community
City-run senior activity center offering classes, social programs and services for older adults in Manchester.
Wilson Hill Pistol Club
Fish, game & animals
Pistol club dating to 1935 with a year-round indoor range, target shooting and firearms safety courses.
Membership meeting first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Lake Shore Road.