This weekend in Hillsborough County, NH

River Rage 29 is an off-season event in Manchester, New Hampshire, hosted at Manchester Memorial High School. Event times are currently estimated as the schedule is still being finalized. Additional details will be provided as they become available.

This community volunteer morning at Mine Falls Park focuses on keeping the park beautiful. Activities range from easy litter pickup to more physically involved projects, making it welcoming for all fitness and skill levels. A brief orientation is provided upon arrival to explain the plan for the morning. No special gear is required, as tools and supplies are provided.

A new one day machine embroidery experience with Kimberbell is offered in store or online via Zoom. Participants create a cozy holiday vignette with three coordinated projects. Stitch a place mat featuring a gingerbread village in classic redwork, craft cookie designs shaped like snowflakes and stars, and make a sugar and spice gingerbread house. Display the finished pieces with the included glass cloche and a winter wood beaded garland to complete the scene. With classic colors and traditional motifs, the collection becomes timeless decor for the mantel and other favorite spaces.

Learn the fundamentals of traditional pinstriping in a beginner-friendly workshop that also welcomes those with some experience looking to grow their technique. Participants receive hands-on guidance on how to properly store, clean, and handle a pinstriping brush, then practice the key strokes used to create intricate designs. By the end, everyone will complete a practice board that highlights the strokes covered, with extra space to develop a design and continue refining skills with the class brush.

An annual trick-or-treating vendor fair returns with a day of Halloween fun for all ages. Children are invited to wear costumes and collect treats from one vendor to the next while families browse unique finds from local vendors and crafters. Costumes are encouraged, there is plenty of shopping to explore, and the focus is on festive, family-friendly activities. The first 25 children registered receive a free goodie bag.

This free introductory program at Wasserman Park is designed for ages 4 through 7. Ready to Rock gets kids playing guitar, piano, and drums in a fun, band-style setting where they can make new friends. No musical experience is required.

A meat raffle at Post 48 supports the Hudson Hot Lunch Program. This public event allows participation for those 16 and older. Pre-buys are available in the Foxhole. For more information, call 603-889-9777.

Settle in for a relaxed storytime featuring up to three stories read aloud, or fewer if one selection runs longer. Late arrivals are welcome. The program is geared to young listeners, especially toddlers, pre-K children, and early elementary students through second or third grade, depending on their interest in hearing stories read to them. The gathering takes place in Maple Valley Plaza in the former Double Midnight Comics space, with a parking lot offering numerous spaces.

Trainers of every age can gather at Relentless Dragon in Nashua, NH for a welcoming Pokémon League and trading meetup. Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, trade with fellow fans, or learn the basics if you are new. Pokémon GO players are welcome as well. Participants receive promotional packs and other extras. Periodically there are special events such as Prereleases, League Cups, and League Challenges that provide opportunities to elevate your skills.

An annual Halloween spooktacular from Devlyn Sydus showcases a full slate of live bands. The lineup includes The Lords Of Salem, a Rob Zombie tribute, along with Gwell-O, Devlyn Sydus, Scarecrow Hill, Husk, Splatterhead, Dead Harrison, A World Worth Burning, and The Negans. More performers will be announced.

Girls Night Out brings a high energy mix of rock, pop, and country to East Side Club and Bar with ODA on stage. From the opening number to the finale, the dance floor stays busy while Peace leads on vocals. The staff keeps the party moving with attentive service and drinks, creating an upbeat setting for a full night with friends.

Here Come the Mummies brings an eight-piece, horn-fueled funk rock show wrapped in ancient Egyptian lore, with performers styled as 5,000-year-old mummies and a groove-first attitude. Over the years the group has toured widely across North America, drawing large crowds and sharing stages with acts such as P-Funk, Al Green, Mavis Staples, KC and the Sunshine Band, and Cheap Trick. Their resume includes rocking Super Bowl Village, frequent appearances on The Bob and Tom Show, a spot on the Jimmy Fallon series That’s My Jam, and sets at major festivals including Summerfest, Summer Camp, Common Ground, Musikfest, and Suwannee Hulaween. Legends about their origins range from a pharaonic curse to whispers that they are reincarnated, Grammy-winning studio musicians. Expect tight songwriting, big rhythms, and a relentlessly energetic performance. The lineup features Mummy Cass on guitar and vocals, Eddie Mummy on drums and vocals, K.W. TuT on bass and vocals, Spaz on keys and vocals, The Pole! on bass, Midnight Mummy on baritone and tenor sax, keys, percussion, talk box, and vocals, Dr. Yo on saxes, vocals, and tambourine, Highlander on tenor sax, and H-POD, the High Priest of Death, on trumpet.

This preview opening offers a first look at Okie Dokie Thrift Shop. Guests can browse the shelves, search for unique finds, and meet the family behind the shop while it gets ready for its official grand opening on Halloween. The store was created in loving memory of Ed Poste Sr., whose signature phrase inspired the name, keeping a piece of him at the heart of this new venture.

Practitioners and seekers from across New England gather to honor Samhain, a season when the boundary between worlds grows thin. Marking its 20th year, this long running festival observes the final harvest and offers space to remember loved ones who have crossed over. The day features talks and classes led by well known metaphysical teachers and authors, opportunities to browse a wide range of mystical vendors and regional artisans, and the option to schedule a session with skilled psychics. Live music and song highlight myth, magic, and age old traditions, and the celebration takes place rain or shine. Admission is $18 with a donation of a non perishable food item, or $20 without, and includes entry to the full schedule of activities, performances, workshops, vendor booths, and reader rooms. Food contributions benefit the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry. Presented by The Magickal Marketplace Corp, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Bringing a festive weekend to its finale, this choral program presents Bach’s St. John Passion, a work of dramatic intensity and spiritual depth. The Festival Chorus performs, blending the voices of professional singers with talented members of the community chorus, with accompaniment from a skilled ensemble of musicians. The performance is led by conductor Colin Mann.

Karaoke takes over The Spot in Nashua with a relaxed, alcohol-free atmosphere. Guests can sip mocktails and coffee, choose their favorite songs, and share the mic with a laid-back crowd. It is a simple, feel-good way to unwind with friends, focused on good vibes without the booze.