Whether you are putting together the ultimate breakfast bed, creating a homemade card or simply setting time aside for a long phone call, every act of appreciation counts. In case you’re having trouble planning a meaningful day that won’t break the bank, take a look below for a few craft and activity ideas!

Find the Summer 2025 Program and Event guide from the Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation.

The Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation wants to invite you to go on Manchester’s’ Great Egg Hunt – An EGGcellent Adventure for the entire community! This egg hunt will bring you on a family-friendly adventure through our parks across the Town of Manchester. We have hidden “M” eggs and one golden egg throughout the parks and we are challenging you to find them!

Spring has sprung! April will (hopefully) bring us the warm weather we’ve all been craving, and this month may also have you craving the delicious fruits and vegetables that are in season as well.

Reminder: March Coffee House is in the Evening

Vision loss is a significant challenge that affects many individuals in Manchester. According to recent data, in 2022, 50.18 million adults aged 18 and older in the US reported vision loss.

As we enter the last few weeks of the winter season, we are certainly all looking forward to warmer weather, beautiful blooming flowers and longer spans of daylight. As a reward for getting through the cold & gloomy winter days, we all deserve to give our homes a deep clean for the Spring to keep us motivated and organized.

Learn about the programs offered by the Departments of Leisure, Family and Recreation in February.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a vital resource for Manchester, allowing the town to dedicate funding to projects and activities that directly benefit residents, particularly those from low- and moderate-income households. This program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), supports a variety of initiatives with the goal of improving housing, enhancing public facilities and infrastructure, and creating more opportunities for the community.

Mark your calendars for the Deep Brain Stimulation presentation!