Hello Manchester! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Bridge rehab plans, a toddler bubble party, and messy art cave painting + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Project details take shape: A local concerns meeting on June 30 will outline rehabilitation of the Amoskeag Westbound Bridge at Carol M. Rines Center, with Hoyle Tanner presenting options and seeking public input -- learn more and share input.
Statewide recognition for a favorite: Yelp named Manchester’s 15-year-old Hooked Seafood Restaurant New Hampshire’s best for 2025, known for fresh catches and a raw bar. The restaurant shares space with sister Ignite Bar & Grille -- see why it ranked first.
Relief for qualifying homeowners: Property tax relief applications are open through June 30 for low and moderate income NH homeowners. Manchester residents may qualify based on income, with a homestead value cap of $220,000 -- see if you qualify.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Claim your plush glory: CatchMania is a claw machine arcade where your grabber skills finally get their moment. Pop in, nail that perfect clamp, and parade out with a plush trophy and bragging rights. Great for a between-errands reset or a low-pressure date that ends in victory photos.
Small park, big perk: Pocket-size Harriman Park packs a playground for the kiddos and a basketball court for your inner point guard, with a dash of history too, honoring Lt. Lynn H. Harriman, a World War I veteran awarded the Croix de Guerre and Distinguished Service Cross. Swing by this week for a quick breather between errands.
Greener home, anyone: Manchester’s The Terracotta Room is a botanical shop stocked with houseplants, stylish pots and planters, plus the care tools to keep them thriving. The vibe is mindful and community forward, so browse, get inspired, and let your living room breathe a little easier.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌱 Kids Gardening Club @ Stark Park | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Watch your tiny human learn mint from mud at a play-first outdoor workshop for ages 3 to 6. Expect sensory herb exploring, gentle games, and a hands-on craft to tote home, while you count it as gardening and not just very organized dirt appreciation.
⛸ Remix Open Skate @ Remix Roller Skating & Event Center | Wednesday (6/24) at 4:00 PM – Nothing beats rolling in circles for a good cause with New Hampshire Roller Derby. Remix hosts an all-ages open skate, and the 4 to 8 session on 6/24 benefits NHRD, a local nonprofit, with skaters, merch, just laps, laughs, and zero full contact hits.
🫧 Toddler Bubble Party @ Village Play Cafe | Thursday (6/25) at 2:00 PM – Thursdays are for bubbles at Village Play Cafe, and your tiny chaos agents will think you planned the whole thing. They can dance, pop, and sprint through a sea of suds, all included with your play session, no upsells, just sweet, soapy joy.
🚚 Touch a Truck @ The Mall of New Hampshire | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Whether your kid worships fire trucks or prefers the quiet life, this free, family-friendly parking lot takeover lets them climb, push buttons, and ask a million questions. The first half hour is sensory-friendly, no horns, and a suggested $5 donation benefits Simon Youth Foundation.
🃏 Yu-Gi-Oh! Chaos Origins Premiere Event @ Double Midnight Comics | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Whether you summon Blue-Eyes at the kitchen table or enjoy shiny cardboard, the Chaos Origins premiere is your excuse to play like it’s 2002. Grab packs in sets of five for $22.50, buy a premiere kit beforehand, and you’re in the tournament for free.
🐍 New England Reptile Expo @ DoubleTree by Hilton | Sunday (6/28) at 9:00 AM – Head to the DoubleTree for a reptile takeover, 200 plus tables of snakes, geckos, amphibians, invertebrates, and all the gear you never knew you needed. Pay at the door, park for eight bucks with validation, and leave your personal pets at home, obviously.
🪨 Messy Art- Cave Painting @ Manchester City Library | Monday (6/29) at 10:00 AM – If your tiny human has been channeling their inner Neanderthal on the living room walls, take them to explore caves and art, then make a gloriously messy cave painting to take home. For kiddos 1 to 5, dress for outdoors, paint, and proud splatters.
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07 — The Manchester report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 85°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%. This house is wildThis detached colonial in Cedar Edge at Woodland Pond offers over 2,000 square feet of polished living space on a quiet cul-de-sac. Hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, built-ins, quartz countertops, and a gas fireplace bring style inside, while a composite deck, finished lower level, and resort-style amenities, clubhouse, pool, hot tub, and trails, add the fun.
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