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Signature Events

Dates and accessible locations will be posted as they are confirmed. All events are subject to change.

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Oct 18 (19 rain date), 2025
Donahue Field

Town Wide Photo and Duck Drop
A community photo and a fun duck drop fundraiser.

December, 2025

Santa Parade Float
Wave to the Merrimac 150 float during the town parade.

December 2025
Town Wide

Holiday Light Contest
Celebrate bright holiday displays across town.

January 2026

Library Installment
A special library feature connected to Merrimac 150.

Saturday, March 21 at 8:00 PM,
The New Old Oak

Rock and Roll Prom and Silent Auction
An evening of food, friends, and celebration to start the anniversary year.

April 11 2026,
6:00 PM

Merrimac 150th Anniversary Time Capsule and Clocktower Lighting Event
Includes music and refreshments

May 3 2026,
3:00–5:00 PM

Sunday Afternoon Croquet at Carey Park
Drop by for Sunday Afternoon Croquet at Carey Park and play the game that was all the rage at the time of Merrimac’s founding.

June 14 2026,
3:00–5:00 PM

Sunday Afternoon Croquet at Carey Park

June 2026
To be announced

Carnival
Rides, games, and classic carnival fun.

July 12 2026,
3:00–5:00 PM

Sunday Afternoon Croquet at Carey Park

August 9 2026,
3:00–5:00 PM

Sunday Afternoon Croquet at Carey Park

September 13 2026,
3:00–5:00 PM

Sunday Afternoon Croquet at Carey Park

September 26th

Fall Food Truck Block Party
Tasty local food and family activities.

October 11 2026,
3:00–5:00 PM

Sunday Afternoon Croquet at Carey Park

October 2026
To be announced

Passport Through Merrimac Event

December 2026
To be announced

Santa Parade
Wave goodbye to the Merrimac 150 float

TBD 

Sesquicentennial closing dedication ceremony