Things to do in Manchester this weekend (Nov 6–8, 2026)

Arts & culture · Manchester

Fiddler on the RoofSee event pageKid-friendly

Thu and Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2pm and 7:30pm; Sun 2pm (Sun Nov 15 at noon) · Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St

The Palace stages the Tony-winning musical about Tevye, his daughters and tradition in the village of Anatevka.

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Thursdays

Volunteer opportunity · Manchester

Red Cross Blood Donation Center Weekend HoursFree

7:15am to 3pm (Fri to Sun) · American Red Cross, 425 Reservoir Avenue

Give blood, platelets or plasma at the Red Cross donation center, which keeps weekend morning hours all fall.

Open every day; weekend hours shown

Festival or fair · Manchester

Sensory Friendly Fun Night at SEE Science CenterFreeKid-friendly

5pm to 7pm · SEE Science Center, 200 Bedford St

Limited-capacity, lower-stimulation evening with most exhibits, make-and-take activities, demos and a quiet break room.

Arts & culture · Manchester

The Edge of Reality: Magic, Illusion and Mind ReadingTicketed

7pm · The Rex Theatre, 23 Amherst St

A stage show of magic, illusions and mentalism at the Rex Theatre downtown.

Sports event · Manchester

Combat Zone 94Ticketed

Doors 4pm, show 5pm · SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St

Combat Zone 94 live fight card at SNHU Arena, with tickets sold through Ticketmaster.

Holiday event · Manchester

Comedian Kelly Macfarland @ Headliners Comedy ClubFrom $23.11

8pm to 10pm · Headliners Comedy Club, 700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03103

Get ready to laugh out loud with Comedian Kelly Macfarland live at Headliners Comedy Club!

High school game · Manchester

NHIAA Division I Soccer Finals: Girls and Boys

Girls 4:30pm; Boys 6:45pm · Manchester Memorial High School, 1 Crusader Way

New Hampshire's top-division girls and boys high school soccer championships, played back to back.

Nightlife (21+) · Manchester

Comedian Kelly MacfarlandFrom $23.11

Headliners Comedy Club

Comedian Kelly Macfarland — an evening of fun at Headliners Comedy Club in Manchester. It's on Saturday, Nov 7.

Live music · Manchester

Draw The Line: The Aerosmith Tribute BandTicketed

7:30pm · The Rex Theatre, 23 Amherst St

A tribute band plays Aerosmith's hard-rock catalog at the Rex Theatre.

Nightlife (21+) · Manchester

Fresh Meat: Tyler Hittner, Hosted by Nick PlourdeFrom $15

The Moka Pot

A night out in Manchester: FRESH MEAT: Headlined by Tyler Hittner Hosted by Nick Plourde at The Moka Pot. It's on Saturday, Nov 7.

Nightlife (21+) · Manchester

Live Comedy Night: Will NoonanTicketed

Chunky's Cinema Pub, 707 Huse Rd

21+ stand-up night with comedian Will Noonan at the cinema pub.

Holiday event · Manchester

Saint Anne Society 44th Annual Christmas FairKid-friendly

9am to 7pm · 148 Belmont St

A big penny sale, food, shopping, raffles and family fun to kick off the holiday season.

Volunteer opportunity · Manchester

Volunteer at the JFK Food DropFree

8:30am to 12:30pm · J.F.K. Food Drop site, 303 Beech Street

Help the NH Food Bank hand out groceries at its weekly outdoor Saturday food drop; rain or shine, under-18s come with a parent.

Every Saturday

Sports event · Manchester

The Elliot Manchester City Marathon | Half | Relay & 5kSee event page

Veterans Memorial Park

Game on: The Elliot Manchester City Marathon | Half | Relay & 5k at Veterans Memorial Park in Manchester. It's on Sunday, Nov 8.

Sports event · Manchester

Manchester City Marathon

Marathon, half and relays 8:50am, 5K 9:05am · Veterans Park, 799 Elm Street

Downtown race day with a full marathon, half marathon, team relays and a 5K sharing one start and finish line.

Craft or holiday market · Merrimack · 9 mi away

26th Annual Knights of Columbus Fall Craft Fair

Mastricola Upper Elementary School, 26 Baboosic Lake Road

Two-day craft fair run by the Knights of Columbus with craft exhibitors and two food booths.

Holiday event · Bedford · 5 mi away

Bedford Fields 2026 Holiday Premier

9am to 4pm · 331 Route 101, Bedford, NH

’Tis the Season at Bedford Fields! The most wonderful time of year is almost here, and we can't wait to share it with you!

Festival or fair · Goffstown · 8 mi away

Cars and Claws: Fall 2026See event page

Mountain Base Brewery

A local festival pick: Cars and Claws: Fall 2026 at Mountain Base Brewery in Goffstown. It's on Saturday, Nov 7.

Craft or holiday market · Goffstown · 8 mi away

Goffstown Fall Craft Fair

Mountain View Middle School

Two-day fall craft fair in the middle school with local crafters and holiday gift ideas.

Craft or holiday market · Merrimack · 9 mi away

Merry Market Weekend at Junction 71See event page

707 Milford Road

Shop local makers at Merry Market Weekend at Junction 71, at a spot on Milford Road in Merrimack. It's on Saturday, Nov 7.

High school game · Bedford · 5 mi away

NHIAA Division III Soccer Finals: Girls and Boys

Girls 3pm; Boys 5:15pm · Bedford High School, 47B Nashua Rd

Division III girls and boys high school soccer state championship games, back to back.

Craft or holiday market · Bedford · 5 mi away

Bedford Handmade FairSee event page

47 Nashua Rd

Support local sellers at Bedford Handmade Fair at a spot on Nashua Rd in Bedford. It's on Sunday, Nov 8.

Craft or holiday market · Bedford · 5 mi away

Bedford Holiday Craft Fair

10am to 2pm · Bedford High School

Sunday holiday craft fair at the high school with local artisans.

Craft or holiday market · Londonderry · 10 mi away

Jingle & Mingle Vendor FairSee event page

Londonderry Fish & Game Club, Inc.

Browse handmade goods at Jingle & Mingle Vendor Fair in Londonderry (Londonderry Fish & Game Club, Inc.). It's on Sunday, Nov 8.

Arts & culture · Auburn · 5 mi away

A Brush with Nature ExhibitSee event page

11am · Massabesic Center

A Brush with Nature Exhibit is on view at Massabesic Center in Auburn. Runs on 24 dates through Dec 23.

24 dates, Nov 5 to Dec 23

Class or workshop · Londonderry · 10 mi away

Family Friday at the Aviation MuseumMuseum admission; free for ages 5 and underKid-friendly

10am to 1pm · Aviation Museum of N.H., 27 Navigator Rd

Hands-on craft activities for parents and young children in the museum classroom, with a new project each week.

Every Friday

Live music · Bedford · 5 mi away

3rd Annual Granite State JubileeSee event page

Bedford Presbyterian Church

Bedford gets a live set from 3rd Annual Granite State Jubilee at Bedford Presbyterian Church. It's on Saturday, Nov 7.

Live music · Bedford · 5 mi away

Alasdair White and Eric McDonaldFrom $25

Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church

Bedford gets a live set from Alasdair White and Eric McDonald at Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church. It's on Saturday, Nov 7.

Craft or holiday market · Hooksett · 7 mi away

Hooksett Holiday Craft Market & Psychic FairFree

11am to 4pm · American Legion Post 37, 5 Riverside Street

Holiday craft market combined with a psychic fair at the Hooksett American Legion.

Live music · Merrimack · 9 mi away

The Slakas at The Jade Dragon Nov 7thSee event page

Jade Dragon

Live music night: The Slakas at The Jade Dragon Nov 7th plays Jade Dragon in Merrimack. It's on Saturday, Nov 7.

Food & drink event · Merrimack · 9 mi away

Brickoven Pizza Food Truck at Able EbenezerFree

4pm to 8pm · Able Ebenezer Brewing Company, 31 Columbia Cir, Merrimack

Brickoven Catering parks its pizza truck at the Merrimack brewery for a Friday evening.

Class or workshop · Merrimack · 9 mi away

Beginner Cookie Decorating ClassSee event page

Merrimack Parks and Recreation

Learn something new at Beginner Cookie Decorating Class, a hands-on session at Merrimack Parks and Recreation in Merrimack. It's on Saturday, Nov 7.

Craft or holiday market · Londonderry · 10 mi away

Londonderry Women's Club Holiday Craft Fair & Bake SaleFree

9am to 3pm · Londonderry Senior Center, 535 Mammoth Rd

Handmade gifts from local crafters plus homemade baked goods, raising money for the club's scholarships and community projects.