Hello Nashua! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Free school meals, a community café with a mission, and world’s largest swim lesson day + 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.
Meal support for families: Nashua School District will offer free or reduced-price meals in 2026–27. Families can apply any time during the school year, and foster, homeless, Head Start, and kindergarten children may qualify -- learn how to apply.
Housing funding expands statewide: Nashua’s Temple Street housing project secured a $700,000 InvestNH boost to support 205 affordable units in a mixed-income building, one of 13 projects sharing $5.1 million statewide -- see the funding boost details.
Community café with a mission: Nashua’s Cravings Café pairs lunch with job training for adults with disabilities at 64 East Pearl Street. Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., it has launched a Snail Mail Club -- meet the café's mission.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Aim for bullseyes: Axel's Throw House mixes a lively bar vibe with coached axe throwing and a bunch of playful game modes, so your group chat finally has a plan. Grab a beer or canned cocktail, throw a few, then stick around for karaoke when you’ve earned bragging rights.
Plants that actually thrive: If your Nashua home office or storefront feels a little meh, EnviroGreenery Plants, LLC can design a greener setup and keep it thriving so you don't have to. Check them out this week, breathe easier, and let someone else handle the watering and leaf drama.
Sneak in some green: Need a low-effort outdoor win? Greeley Park keeps it simple with shady picnic lawns, playgrounds and tennis courts for a quick game, easy walking trails, a bandstand that actually gets used, and even community garden plots... plus a boat ramp on the Merrimack when you want river views without the crowds.
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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.
🏊 World's Largest Swim Lesson Day @ Merrimack YMCA | Thursday (6/25) at 3:00 PM – World’s Largest Swim Lesson at the Merrimack Y means less panic at the lake this summer, more relaxed adults on shore. The Y joins the global effort with free, community lessons covering safe entry and exit, submerging and recovery, and basic water movement, registration required.
🐝 New Britain Bees @ Holman Stadium | Friday (6/26) at 6:03 PM – Summer nights at Holman hit different, especially with the Silver Knights hosting the New Britain Bees. Pro-style ball up close, smart baserunning, pitch selection you can follow, and a crowd that knows when to clap, when to grumble. Chill pace, real baseball, zero pretense.
⛵ Crazy Oldman of the Mountain Footy Regatta @ Sandy Pond | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – At the Crazy Oldman of the Mountain Footy Regatta, Sandy Pond turns into a miniature America’s Cup, just with less drama and smaller sails. Expect precision tacks, low-stakes rivalries, and the kind of tinkering that makes grown-ups beam like kids with new kites.
🎮 Pokemon League and Trading Meetup @ Relentless Dragon | Saturday (6/27) at 5:00 PM – Dust off that old card binder and head to the neighborhood Pokémon League for a low-key night of play, trading, and kid-approved bragging rights. Newbies, veterans, and Pokémon GO wanderers welcome, with promo goodies, occasional prereleases, and just enough friendly competition to keep it fun.
🎸 School of Rock The Musical @ Janice Streeter Theater | Sunday (6/28) at 2:00 PM – Trade your PTA voice for a power ballad and catch School of Rock, the Jack Black classic turned full-blown stage concert. Dewey Finn sweet-talks a prep school, the kids actually play live, and Andrew Lloyd Webber brings the anthems. Family outing solved.
🎨 Little Explorers Art and Adventure Camp 6/29-7/2 @ Merrimack Parks and Recreation | Monday (6/29) at 9:00 AM – Give your tiny tornado a proper outlet at this drop-off, four-day art and fitness camp for ages 3 to 6, featuring Rainbows, Bugs, Nature, and Fourth of July fun. Snack included, sanity restored, and yes, potty trained means potty trained, $130 well spent.
🖌 Summer Camps @ Express It Art (Hudson) | Monday (6/29) at 10:00 AM – Summer brain fog meets paint-splattered joy at Express It Art’s summer camps, where kids craft, create, and come home tired. Choose three-day blocks or single days, Saturdays included, so you keep the glitter off your couch, and they get their masterpiece moment.
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07 — The Nashua report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. 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 likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%. This house is wildThis 1880 Colonial spans 3,741 square feet across three finished levels on a generous corner lot, blending historic charm with impressive flexibility. High ceilings, oversized windows, a grand fireplace, and 5 bedrooms set the tone, while the fenced yard, built-in pool, and detached barn with 2-car garage add rare lifestyle perks.
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