All Family Fun in Manchester, NH | 9 Activities

Planning notes

Manchester has 9 family activities across 4 categories. Pick an activity to see top picks, or explore a nearby city.

Venue notes from Manchester tracks

Tycoon Arcade, Tycoon General Store, Pinball Tycoon

All sales benefit Toys for Tots, combining arcade entertainment with charitable giving
Features a reloadable card payment system instead of traditional quarters, modernizing the classic arcade experience

Adults play for free at Cowabunga's, making it an unusual family entertainment model where parents don't need to pay admission to supervise or participate in activities
The venue offers a family meal deal for under $30 that includes a whole pizza, two kids meals, and drinks, making it one of the most affordable entertainment + dining packages for families

Manchester offers specialized Little Leapers party packages designed for children under age 7, providing a dedicated jumping experience that separates younger kids from older children and larger crowds
The venue features GLOW events, which are special nighttime trampoline experiences with lighting effects, adding a unique entertainment dimension beyond standard daytime jumping

Features a massive LEGO display on the 3rd floor that is possibly the largest permanent LEGO minifigure scale display in the world, depicting an industrial building layout with detailed scenes and community resources from a specific historical period
The science center spans 2 floors with diverse interactive exhibits including musical tubes, bubble-making stations, a robotic arm, and billiards ball racing, designed to accommodate extended visit times of 3+ hours

The Currier Museum of Art owns and offers tours of two Frank Lloyd Wright houses, representing a significant architectural collection beyond traditional artwork
New Hampshire residents receive free admission on Second Saturdays, making it one of the few major art museums offering recurring free access days

More venue notes

The museum features a significant video exhibit about the Amoskeag company bankruptcy during the Great Depression, strategically positioned as a rest point during the self-guided audio tour
Offers a phone-based audio tour experience designed to be used with personal earbuds, allowing visitors to explore without reading

Offers specialized 'Skate Mates' skating aids for children not confident on skates, providing adaptive support for beginners
Features themed 18+ adult nights with DJs and neon lighting, plus 'Friday Night Flashbacks' and 'After Work Drink Dine & Skates' events catering to the adult demographic

Features excellent accessibility including a lift to help wheelchair users and differently abled people access the bleachers
The rink maintains warm conditions with heaters in the upper bleachers, allowing spectators to watch games comfortably without jackets

Is the only facility in all of New England offering advanced artistic inline skating instruction and competition-level training, making it a unique destination for serious roller skaters in the region
The rink serves as a year-round training alternative for figure skaters, allowing ice skaters to maintain their skills during off-season when ice rinks are closed

Family Fun in Manchester