Family events in Derry, NH

Before the Fisher Cats take the field, The Gents deliver an hour-long set as part of the Smuttynose Stage Series at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. This pre-game performance brings live music to the ballpark and sets the mood for local baseball.

At Grave Troll Games, Trainers bring a deck for the Trading Card Game and enjoy casual matches. Video game fans can connect a Switch for battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Attendees can trade cards and Pokémon to grow their collections. New and returning players can learn the basics or build skills at their own pace. Participation can earn Play! Pokémon points and exclusive promo rewards. All experience levels are welcome, and there is no pressure to win.

Say goodbye to summer with a high-energy evening packed with bouncing fun, exciting games, cookie decorating, and more.

Explore downtown through a playful art scavenger hunt that leads right into hands-on creativity. Studio 550 places art out in the streets to spark joy in walking the city and discovering the unexpected. Instead of hiding the monsters themselves, reusable Monster Medallions are tucked around town. Find one and swap it at Studio 550 for its matching, one-of-a-kind monster. Each finder keeps the monster, with a one-per-person guideline so the fun can be shared widely. Every successful searcher is also entered into a raffle for a Studio 550 gift card. The hunt concentrates in the heart of downtown along Elm Street between Bridge Street and Studio 550, always in public spots and often near public art, the kinds of places people pass every day. Little adventurers have their own mini hunt first, designed for children ages 5 and under in the green space by the DoubleTree Hotel in front of the Center of NH. Look for colorful pennant flags. There are 25 monsters reserved for this round, and all young participants receive a free monster sticker whether or not a clay monster is found. An all-ages kickoff at City Hall Plaza shares the rules, helpful tips, and some free prizes before the broader search begins and continues until everything is discovered. Back at Studio 550, visitors can enjoy a mix of low-cost or free activities whether or not they found a monster. Options include trying the pottery wheel, creating a plant habitat for a new monster friend, tie-dyeing a Studio 550 T-shirt or tote bag, crafting a monster house, taking a quick comic lesson with 2-D instructor Mattea Schevey, and decorating with sidewalk chalk, with more surprises likely. The Manchester City Library BookMobile will be at City Hall Plaza, and Queen City Cupcakes offers monster-themed cupcakes for those who find a monster. No purchase is necessary, and everyone is encouraged to spend a little time downtown to eat and see what the city has to offer.

Settle in for a relaxed storytime featuring up to three read-alouds, adjusted if one selection runs longer. Late arrivals are welcome, and the session is designed for toddlers through early elementary ages, roughly Pre-K to second or third grade for children who enjoy being read to. It takes place inside Maple Valley Plaza in the former Double Midnight Comics space, and there is ample parking on site.

A weekly Pokemon League at the Relentless Dragon welcomes kids of all ages and adults for a free gathering centered on the Pokemon Trading Card Game. Participants can play, trade, socialize, or learn the basics during league sessions. Promotional prize packs are awarded for participation. Sessions are sometimes supplemented by special events, including Prerelease events, League Cups, and League Challenges.

Sunset Electric brings indie and alternative sounds to Riverwalk Pavilion as part of a free summer concert series.