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Top Events in the Merrimack Valley

By Cheryl Lachendro - Macaroni Kid North Shore & Merrimack Valley August 17, 2022

Looking for things to do this week In the Merrimack Valley with your kids? Well, there are a ton of events and activities, virtual & in person as well as outdoor. So get out there stay safe, and enjoy those North Shore area events and attractions this week!

✨NOTE: This page is updated every week. Top picks are merely suggestions and age recommendations are provided by the venue, we have not seen all events in the Top Events and encourage parents to use their own judgment when choosing events to attend. Events are subject to change or cancel. It is good practice to confirm events prior to attending.


Thursday, August 18th

Tiny Tot Thursdays (Playgroup for Children Up to 5 years old) (North Andover)

🌳 Lawrence Heritage State Park Kids Weaving Activity (All ages) Lawrence)

🎨 Plaster Fun Time (Haverhill)

Little Listeners (Andover)

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens (Grades 6-12)


Friday, August 19th

🍝Haverhill's Restaurant Week (Haverhill)

Groundwork Lawrence Friday Farmers Market in Methuen

πŸ“• On Our Own Preschool Storytime (North Andover)

🎼 Summer Concert Series at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens (All ages) (North Andover)


Saturday, August 20th

Through October 2, 2022: Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Exhibit at SoWa Power Station

πŸš— Car Show to Benefit Melmark New England (Andover)

Haverhill Farmers Market

πŸš’ Haverhill Firefighter Museum (Haverhill)

🐠 Fisherman's Feast with a Pop-Up from Blue Man Group (Boston)


Sunday, August 21st

Beat the Heat ~ Check our Beaches, Pools & Splash Pads Guide for Local Water Play!

Georgetown Summer Concert Series

North Andover Concert on the Common


Monday, August 22nd

πŸ‘©πŸ½‍🀝‍πŸ‘¨πŸΌ aMAZEment Action Play Center (Haverhill)

πŸ˜„Public Ice Skating (All ages) ~ register in advance (Lawrence)

πŸ‘ΆπŸΌ Oh Baby! Lapsit Time (0-18 months) (North Andover)


Tuesday, August 23rd

🎬 Discount Tuesdays at the Movies (Methuen)

FCC Little Ones Learn and Play (Age 0-2) ~ register in advance

Visit a Local Playground ~ See Our Guide Featuring 50+ Local Playgrounds!

πŸ”¬ STEM Playtime (North Andover)

Tie Dye Tuesday (Andover)