Manchester Vegan Chef Challenge-Entire Month of May!
Saturday, May 2nd 2026 - All Day
The second edition of the Manchester Vegan Chef Challenge (VCC) — a fun monthlong foodie event for omnivores and vegans alike — kicks off on May 1st.
Local chefs around Manchester are creating new plant-based dishes, which they’ll feature as specials on their menus throughout the month. The event celebrates community, creativity, and delicious food, while making plant-based eating more accessible for those motivated by animal rights, health, and the environment.
NH Fisher Cats-Manchester
Tuesday, May 19th 2026 - All Day at Delta Dental Stadium
1 Line Dr.
Fisher Cats vs Hartford Yard Goats! Tender Tuesday, Waggin’ Wednesday, Thursday Rock ‘n Roll Night, Friday-Greek Heritage Night, Saturday-Reading Challenge Day, Sunday-Princesses at the Park! (and WZID midday host Jim Ryan throws out the first pitch!)
Gun Collectors Show-Concord
Saturday, May 23rd 2026 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at Everett Arena
15 Loudon Rd.
Presented by the New Hampshire Arms Collectors, the oldest arms collectors club in New Hampshire.
GROUP HIKE-CONCORD
Saturday, May 23rd 2026 - 10:00 am at Spears Park
46 Sanborn Rd,
Sweet Springtime Stroll-Concord
Saturday, May 23rd 2026 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Wine on Main
9 N. Main St.
Visit participating Main Street businesses to collect cookies and other sweets from local bakers. Enjoy in-store discounts and offers too. How it works:
Check in at Wine on Main (9 North Main Street, Concord NH) between 1 and 3:30 pm. and receive a wristband and punch card that lists each stop.
Visit the 5 participating stores and collect the special treat in each location. 1 per ticket. We will mark your punch card when you pick up your goodies. Visit in any order at your leisure, anytime between 1 and 4 pm!
Enjoy additional in-store discounts and offers at the stops along the walk.
Please purchase tickets ahead of time. Bakers are making quantities to match the tickets sold, and walk-in purchases may not be available.
Rubber Duck Regatta-Nashua
Saturday, May 23rd 2026 - 3:00 pm at Riverwalk Nashua
3 Water St.
The Downtown Nashua Association presents the Rubber Duck Regatta. All proceeds will benefit the Downtown Nashua Association’s efforts to improve and revitalize the Downtown Nashua area.
5,000 rubber ducks will be launched by the footbridge between the Clocktower and Cotton Mill Apartments. This beloved community tradition, previously hosted by Nashua Rotary West, finds a new home with DNA this year. Spectators can cheer on the “yellow tide” as it races toward the finish line for a chance at three major cash prizes:
First Place: $1,500
Second Place: $750
Third Place: $500
Tech N’ Torque Car Show-Derry
Saturday, May 23rd 2026 - 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Studio Lab
11 A St.
What to expect:
• High-performance cars and bikes
• Immersive audio/visual technology
• Delicious food
• Family-friendly atmosphere
Memorial Day Parade-Penacook
Sunday, May 24th 2026 - 9:00 am at Merrimack Valley High School
106 Village St.
The parade will start at Merrimack Valley High School on Village Street, northbound. Taps will be played during pauses at the Woodlawn Cemetery and in Boudreau Square. The route ends at the Washington Street School.
Memorial Day Parade-Concord
Monday, May 25th 2026 - 8:30 am at Christ the King Parish parking lot
72 S. Main St.
The parade will start at the Christ the King Parish parking lot on South Main Street at 9 a.m. The route will flow from South Main to North Main to Park Street and back to the city plaza.
Memorial Day Parade-Manchester
Monday, May 25th 2026 - 2:00 pm
The Manchester Veterans Council encourages residents and community organizations to attend as Manchester honors Memorial Day and recognizes the 250th birthday of America. Following the parade, the Council will dedicate the Gulf Wars and War on Terror Monument in Veterans Park.
Route: Elm Street from Bridge Street to Central Street.
• Road closure: Elm Street will be closed at 7 a.m.; all vehicles must be moved before that time.
