Programs & Special Events
The following programs & special events are facilitated by the Neighborhoods & Families Division.
Family Movie Nights
Join us for our free, family-friendly movie night series, indoors at the Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center! Attendees are invited to dress up as their favorite Disney character – whether a princess or prince, hero or villain – or everything in between! Light refreshments will be provided.
- Meets: 1st Friday, screening starts at 6:00 PM
- Location: Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce Street
- Ages: All ages welcome
- Fee: No cost or registration required.
DECEMBER 6TH – FROZEN
JANUARY 3rd - WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
FEBRUARY 7th – HOOK
MARCH 7th – E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
APRIL 4th – THE PRINCESS BRIDE
Family Fun Nights
Family Fun Nights are based on the idea that, when it comes to creating connections – fun comes first! These events provide families a positive, no-cost opportunity for connection & recreation.
- Meets: 3rd Friday, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center, 153 Spruce Street
- Ages: Pre-K - Grade 6
- Fee: No cost or registration required.
NOVEMBER 15TH – FRIENDSHIP BRACELET NIGHT
Create beautiful bracelets, explore your creative side & bond with friends at Friendship Bracelet Night!
DECEMBER 20TH – ARTS, CRAFTS & GIFT-WRAPPING NIGHT
Unleash your creativity with a variety of festive arts and crafts activities, including themed craft kits, holiday card making, gift wrapping (wrapping materials provided – just bring your gifts) and more!
JANUARY 17th – HOT CHOCOLATE SOCIAL
Come cozy up on Spruce Street at our Hot Chocolate Social! Bring your friends and family to mingle, enjoy some relaxing tunes, and play your favorite board games. Be sure to show up in your comfiest pajamas!
FEBRUARY 21st – ARTS AND CRAFTS NIGHT
Unleash your creativity with a variety of festive arts and crafts activities, including Valentine’s Day themed craft kits, card making, and more!
MARCH 21st – MARVELOUS MARVIN’S BRAIN CIRCUS
Join Marvelous Marvin for this family-friendly event that blends magic, juggling and comedy! Since 1995, Marvin has surprised his audiences – start the laugh count, join in the fun & be amazed!
APRIL 18th – FRIENDSHIP BRACELET NIGHT
Create beautiful bracelets, explore your creative side & bond with friends at Friendship Bracelet Night!
Community Project & Event Fund
The Community Project & Event Fund is an initiative that aims to support local grassroots and non-profit organizations and their cultural projects, programs, celebrations and commemorations. The Neighborhoods and Families Division is requesting proposals for funding opportunities of up to $2,000.00 per application from Manchester-based non-profit groups, clubs and organizations. Qualifying candidates must plan to facilitate a project, program or celebration that is accessible to the public and culturally inclusive and meets one of the following categories: Community Cultural Events, Commemorative Projects and/or Arts and Culture Initiatives.
Submissions are due by Sunday, April 20th, no later than 11:59 PM. With questions regarding the application or organization eligibility, please contact the Neighborhoods & Families Division at (860)647-3089.
- Meets: M, 01/13/25, 9:00 AM (application opens)
- Registration: Please call (860)647-3089 with any questions.