EVENTS
AT WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT
Casting For Kirby Youth Fishing Derby
15TH ANNUAL CASTING FOR KIRBY!
YOUTH FISHING DERBY
Join the Recreation Department on the shores of Corcoran Pond for their 15th Annual Youth Fishing Derby. Any kid under the age of 15 can participate in the challenge. There will be over $1000 worth of prizes, plus face painting, DIY t-shirts, and more ! Age groups will have staggered start times, with 7 & under beginning at 8:30am, and ages 8-15 beginning at 8:45am. The pond is stocked with trout prior to the event, so there will be no shortage of fish!
REGISTRATION FEE: $8
DATE: Saturday, May 24th
TIME: 8:30am-12:00pm | Awards Ceremony at 11:00am
LOCATION: Corcoran Pond, Town Square
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
12-3pm | Too Lazy to Shave
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
4-7pm | Lowfalutin
35th Annual ChowderFest
35th ANNUAL CHOWDERFEST
WATERVILLE VALLEY’S ANNUAL CHOWDERFEST IS BACK!
Head to Town Square just in time for lunch as area restaurants vie for the coveted title of best local chowder! Admission fee covers generous samples of chowder and a voting ballot.
EVENT 12:00PM-2:00PM
$7.50 for adults | $5 for children 12 & under
Plus enjoy free live music outside in the Town Square Gazebo!
PLEASE NOTE: Waterville Valley Resort does not pre-sell tickets for this event. Tickets must be purchased at event day-of, cash-only.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
12-3pm | SUMX4
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
4-7pm | Bob Pratte Band
Animal Encounter Series: New Hampshire Wildlife
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER SERIES:
NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDLIFE
IN LOWER LEVEL OF TOWN SQUARE
Join us in Town Square for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Animal Encounter Series! Live animal presentations will be shown by expert naturalists. Native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike. Animal Encounter Events take place every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
4th of July Parade
4TH OF JULY PARADE
IN WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH
The Waterville Valley Independence Day Parade is like no other. Join the Waterville Family on your bike, scooter or feet and walk the parade OR watch from anywhere along the parade route. Waterville Valley businesses and community members create and decorate floats in a friendly competition for the highly coveted Spirit Cup! *Advanced registration required for parade floats.
COST: Spectators: FREE! | Floats: $20 per entry
TIME: 11am
DATE: Friday, July 4
COMMUNITY FLOATS - Line up in WV Conference Center parking lot
CALL NOW to register your float at 603-236-4695
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
12-3pm | jamie hughes duo
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6:30-9:30pm | North River Music
4th of July Fireworks
4th Of July FIREWORKS
BEST VIEWED FROM TOWN SQUARE
Watch the sky come to life with friends and family, sip on a libation, and enjoy the dazzling array of fireworks over Corcoran Pond. Show starts at 9:30pm sharp.
“What was important wasn’t the fireworks, it was that we were together on this evening, together in this place, looking up into the sky at the same time.
— Mahoko Yoshimoto, Japanese writer
Family Carnival
FAMILY CARNIVAL
Packards field
An annual favorite! This year’s carnival will be bigger and better than ever! Join Waterville Valley Recreation Department on Packards Field for inflatables, music, relay races, dunk tank, tie dye, mini-golf and more! Stop by Tartaglia’s food truck for something good! This event is held rain or shine.
Register on Packards Field at the Registration Tent.
COST: $20 per child (1 year and under FREE! T-shirt not included)
TIME: 11:00am-3:00pm
DATE: Saturday, July 5
LOCATION: Packards Field
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | Too Lazy to shave
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Animal Encounter Series: Animal Adaptations
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER SERIES:
Animal Adaptations
IN LOWER LEVEL OF TOWN SQUARE
Join us in Town Square for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Animal Encounter Series! Live animal presentations will be shown by expert naturalists. Native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike. Animal Encounter Events take place every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | John Chouinard
Artisan Fair
2025 ARTISAN FAIR
IN TOWN SQUARE
Meander through Town Square as it transforms into a street-style fair in Town Square. Support local businesses and artists while enjoying live music and everything else Town Square has to offer, including biking, boating, fishing, swimming, dining, shopping, ice cream, and more!
DATE: Saturday, July 12th
TIME: 10:00am-4:00pm
LOCATION: Town Square, Waterville Valley
INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR?
PLEASE NOTE: Waterville Valley Resort does not sell tickets for this event. Event admittance is free.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
12-3pm | Tim Parent & the parent co.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | boston city rhythm
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Animal Encounter Series: Critter Communities
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER SERIES:
CRITTER COMMUNITIES
IN LOWER LEVEL OF TOWN SQUARE
Join us in Town Square for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Animal Encounter Series! Live animal presentations will be shown by expert naturalists. Native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike. Animal Encounter Events take place every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | Don bartenstein
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | Two towns
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Animal Encounter Series: Animals with Bad Reputations
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER SERIES:
Animals with Bad Reputations
IN LOWER LEVEL OF TOWN SQUARE
Join us in Town Square for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Animal Encounter Series! Live animal presentations will be shown by expert naturalists. Native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike. Animal Encounter Events take place every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | Tim Dion
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
5:30-8:30pm | The Boneshakerz
26th Annual Chocolate Fest & Live Music
26TH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE FEST
IN TOWN SQUARE
Watch the sunset across Corcoran Pond and enjoy an evening of chocolate temptations in Town Square with a free outdoor concert! Almost every type of chocolate dessert you can think of will be offered!
Pack a picnic or just bring a bottle of your favorite libation and enjoy an indulgent evening in the square. Relax on Town Square’s Adirondack chairs, lounge back on a blanket, or enjoy your chocolate treats with your toes in the sand!
PLEASE NOTE: Waterville Valley Resort does not sell tickets for this event. Admittance is free, checkout your chocolate delights with cash only at the end!
DATE: Saturday, July 26th
TIME: 5:30-8:30pm
LOCATION: Town Square, Waterville Valley
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Animal Encounter Series: Home Sweet Habitat
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER SERIES:
Home Sweet habitat
IN LOWER LEVEL OF TOWN SQUARE
Join us in Town Square for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Animal Encounter Series! Live animal presentations will be shown by expert naturalists. Native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike. Animal Encounter Events take place every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | Chris Cavanaugh
Ugotta Regatta
UGOTTA REGATTA
CORCORAN POND
Paddle your buoyant brown and silver vessel to glory in the Waterville Valley Recreation Department August classic. Using only cardboard and duct-tape, your team will be competing for the chance to have your name etched in history on the base of the highly-coveted Ugotta Regatta golden trophy! Register now at wvrd.recdesk.com or call 603-236-4695!
AGE: All Ages Welcome
COST: $20 entry fee/team
TIME: 9:30am Boat Building Workshop | 11am Boat Race
DATE: Saturday, August 2nd
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
12-3pm | dan morgan duo
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | boston city rhythm
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Animal Encounter Series: New Hampshire Wildlife
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER SERIES:
NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDLIFE
IN LOWER LEVEL OF TOWN SQUARE
Join us in Town Square for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Animal Encounter Series! Live animal presentations will be shown by expert naturalists. Native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike. Animal Encounter Events take place every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | john chouinard
Denali Hiking Challenge
DENALI HIKING CHALLENGE
Within the mountains that surround Waterville Valley exist a number of New England's highest peaks. The Denali Challenge is to hike five of these peaks in one weekend. The ultimate challenge is to hike the five peaks equaling 20,000 feet (Denali is at 20,328') claiming the title "Alive after five". This year, hikers will be able to choose from a number of different peaks for the five mountains they will climb. Participation in the weekend is free and everyone is welcome. Whether you're an experienced hiker looking to master all five peaks, or just looking to join the fun, there is something to fit all abilities and ages. To pre-register e-mail marketing@waterville.com
Hike any five of the following peaks to achieve 20,000’
(or a sixth peak if elevation is needed).
PEAKS (Elevation)
Tecumseh (4003)
Welch (2605)
Dickey (2734)
Snow’s (2800)
North Peak Tripyramid (4180)
Middle Peak Tripyramid (4140)
South Peak Tripyramid (4100)
Mt. Osceola (4340)
Mt. Osceola East (4156)
The Scaur (2200)
Goodrich Rock (2200)
Noon Peak (2976)
Jennings Peak (3460)
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Hikes can be done on Saturday and Sunday, but hikers can choose to get one of the mountains out of the way on Friday. We do encourage a warm up hike on Friday to one of the many scenic outlooks in Waterville Valley. Check-in will take place from 6-8pm on Friday August 8th at the Info Booth located in Town Square where participants will receive their map, hiker card and t-shirt (limited quantities) for those who preregistered.
If you can’t make it to check-in hiker cards will be e-mailed to you this year. The hashtags #denalichallenge and #aliveafter5 can be used on social media to confirm hikes are completed throughout the weekend.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | lowfalutin
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Animal Encounter Series: Animal Adaptations
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER SERIES:
Animal Adaptations
IN LOWER LEVEL OF TOWN SQUARE
Join us in Town Square for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Animal Encounter Series! Live animal presentations will be shown by expert naturalists. Native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike. Animal Encounter Events take place every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | doug thompson
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | moneykat
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Animal Encounter Series: Critter Communities
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER SERIES:
Critter Communities
IN LOWER LEVEL OF TOWN SQUARE
Join us in Town Square for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Animal Encounter Series! Live animal presentations will be shown by expert naturalists. Native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike. Animal Encounter Events take place every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | bryan conway
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | Pickleback jack
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Animal Encounter Series: Animals with Bad Reputations
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER SERIES:
Animals with Bad Reputations
IN LOWER LEVEL OF TOWN SQUARE
Join us in Town Square for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Animal Encounter Series! Live animal presentations will be shown by expert naturalists. Native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike. Animal Encounter Events take place every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | Dan Bartenstein
Black Bear Trail Races
BLACK BEAR TRAIL RACES
WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH
The Black Bear Half Marathon is returning to Waterville Valley in 2025! Get ready for a day full of family-fun in the mountains with events for everyone - 5k, fun run, 1 mile, plus kids races too!
Students, parents, and teachers are beyond grateful for your support last year, which helped to maintain the after-school program at the Waterville Valley Elementary School. Once again, proceeds will support the school's PTA and their work in the community. The races will take place on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. Sign up before race day to guarantee yourself a spot in the race with a medal, custom hat, and race bib to take home.
SATURDAY RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30AM Check-in Opens | Ultra Check-In Allowed
9:00AM Black Bear Half Marathon Start
10:00AM Black Bear Short Trail Start
11:00AM 1mi Bear Cub Fun Run Start
SUNDAY ULTRA RACE DAY SCHEDULE
5:00AM Check-in Opens | Saturday Check-In Allowed
6:00AM Black Bear Ultra Trail Start
7:00PM Black Bear Ultra Trail Cutoff
The Black Bear Ultra Trail
Embark on a 50-kilometer journey with us around the 4000 foot peaks surrounding Waterville Valley. The course starts near Town Square, covering a total of 7,700 feet of cumulative elevation gain as it climbs Snow's Mountain, East Osceola, Osceola, and Tecumseh, before sending it back to Town Square for a hero's welcome. Racers will be supported with multiple aid stations along the way. THIS IS NO SMALL FEAT! Do not undertake this challenge lightly. Stay tuned for more details and signup to open in the near future. View the course here.
The Black Bear Half Marathon
You get a finisher’s medal (if you finish), post-race snacks, and the chance to win prizes. Be sure to pace yourself as you race along the 13.1-mile course on the oldest maintained trail network in the US. Starting and finishing in the picturesque Town Square, the route rolls along the valley floor and into the hills as you travel in the shadows of the towering 4,000 foot peaks of Tecumseh, the Osceolas, and the Tripyramids. Three aid stations with water, hydration supplement, and nutrition. Terrain: 85% double-track trail, 13% single-track trail, and 2% road.
The Black Bear Short Trail
4 miles and 600 feet of trail through White Mountain forests and streams around the valley floor. You get a finisher’s medal, post-race snacks, and the chance to win prizes in the raffle. The course runs along a mix of single track and wide dirt double-track around the valley’s south-end trails with NO ROAD! Terrain: 50% double-track, 50% single-track.
The Bear Cub Fun Run
The whole family, including Grandma and Grandpa, will enjoy the scenic 1-mile Bear Cub Fun Run! Whether you take in the Valley's grand views at a walk or make a mad dash for the finish line, you'll lend your valuable support to students at WVES and take home a signature Black Bear medal waiting for you at the finish line. If parents want to run with their children, they must also be registered. Terrain: 100% double-track trail.
Kids Run Free!
Waterville Valley Ski Resort is well known for its unique “Kids Ski Free” program. Now introducing, Kids RUN Free! Children under 13 years old may sign up to run in the 1 mile or short trail distances. Kids Run Free participants MUST sign up online or on race day. Parents must register to run with their children.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
12-3pm | Chris white duo
Family Chalk Art Festival
FAMILY CHALK ART FESTIVAL
HOSTED BY WATERVILLE VALLEY RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Join us at Packard’s Field for the 6th Annual Chalk Fest, hosted by the Waterville Valley Recreation Department - come to view some asphalt masterpieces or come create one of your own! Also, take some spins around the Balance Bike Rider Rally track, run through the Jungle Trek & Caution Run obstacle courses, and test your aim at Battle Axes and the Pig Race!
Inflatables, music, Balance Biker Rider Ralley, and lots of family fun!
COST: $10 unlimited play in inflatables | $10/member or $15/guest Balance Bike Rider Rally (Ages 5 Months - 5 Years)
TIME: Chalkfest & Inflatables: 1:00-3:00pm | Balance Bike Rider Rally: 1:00-2:00pm
DATE: Saturday, August 30th
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
6-9pm | lowfalutin
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
12-3pm | CHris white duo
End of Summer Bash & Fireworks
END OF SUMMER BASH & FIREWORKS
TOWN SQUARE, WATERVILLE VALLEY
Help us send summer out with a bang (literally), and ring in our colorful fall season in Waterville Valley!
Outdoor concerts, ANNUAL DUCK RACE, and fireworks over Corcoran Pond!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
5pm - Annual Charity Duck Race
5:30-8:30pm - Live Music in Town Square
8:30pm - Fireworks
DUCK RACE DETAILS
Purchase your ducks at various locations in Town Square to race for the finish line during the Annual Charity Duck Race! Ducks will be sold at Jugtown Country Store, Dreams & Visions Gift Shop, The Bookmonger/Toad Hall Toys, and the Town Square Condos Check-In Office closer to the event date.
DATE: Saturday, August 31st
TIME: 5:00-8:30pm
LOCATION: Town Square, Waterville Valley
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
5:30-8:30pm | Dave Ayotte Band
Animal Encounter Series: Home Sweet Habitat
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER SERIES:
Home Sweet HAbitat
IN LOWER LEVEL OF TOWN SQUARE
Join us in Town Square for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Animal Encounter Series! Live animal presentations will be shown by expert naturalists. Native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike. Animal Encounter Events take place every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
13th Annual Ralley in the Valley Car Show
13TH ANNUAL RALLEY IN THE VALLEY CAR SHOW
TOWN SQUARE, WATERVILLE VALLEY
PRESENTED BY EAST COAST CAMARO CLUB
The 13th Annual Ralley in the Valley all vehicle show, presented by the East Coast Camaro Club, is coming back to Waterville Valley! Trophies, Awards, 50/50 raffles, food, music, shopping, fall foliage, and much more! Donations of $20 per show vehicle; proceeds to benefit Tufts Medicine Care at Home (formerly MVH and Home Health Foundation). Registration at gate. Rain or shine. Alongside the car show is our annual Chili Challenge happening from 12pm - 2pm!
Live entertainment will be at the Gazebo stage in Town Square from 12-3pm.
Come out enjoy good food, good music, and sweet cars!
EVENT SCHEDULE
9:00AM | 12th Annual Ralley in the Valley Car Show Opens to the Public
12:00-2:00PM | Chili Challenge
3:00PM | Trophies, Awards, & Winners
12:00-3:00PM | Live Entertainment on the Gazebo Stage in Town Square
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
12-3pm | Chris White Band
26th Annual Chili Challenge
26TH ANNUAL CHILI CHALLENGE
TOWN SQUARE, WATERVILLE VALLEY
Waterville Valley restaurants compete in Town Square for the title of the best chili in the Valley! With your admission fee, you’ll get to sample of every restaurant’s chili and cast your vote to a chili ballot.
FEE: $7.50 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.
PLEASE NOTE: Waterville Valley Resort does not pre-sell tickets for this event. Tickets must be purchased at event day-of.
Along side the chili will be the 13th Annual Ralley in the Valley all vehicle show, presented by the East Coast Camaro Club. Awards, and 50/50 raffle. $20 donation; proceeds to benefit a charity. Registration at gate. Rain or shine.
Live entertainment will be at the Gazebo stage in Town Square from 12-3pm.
Come out enjoy good food, good music and, sweet cars!
EVENT SCHEDULE
12:00pm | Chili Challenge Kicks Off
2:00pm | Chili Ballots Close
2:15pm | Chili Winner Announced
12:00-3:00pm | Live Entertainment on the Gazebo Stage in Town Square
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Fall Foliage Fest
FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL
AXE THROWING | FACE PAINTING | MECHANICAL BULL | GIANT SLIDE | INFLATABLE CARNIVAL GAMES | MAGIC SHOWS | MOUNTAIN-TOP CELEBRATION | & MORE!
Celebrate the beauty of autumn at Waterville Valley's Fall Foliage Festival, a weekend packed with family fun and colorful adventures!
ALL FALL FOLIAGE FEST EVENTS TAKE PLACE IN WATERVILLE VALLEY TOWN SQUARE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
12-3pm | jamie hughes duo
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
4-7pm | The bottom dollars duo
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
12-3pm | Tandem CHance
Animal Encounter Series: New Hampshire Wildlife
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER SERIES:
NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDLIFE
IN LOWER LEVEL OF TOWN SQUARE
Join us in Town Square for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Animal Encounter Series! Live animal presentations will be shown by expert naturalists. Native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike. Animal Encounter Events take place every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.
Special Olympics Opening Ceremony Fireworks
Special Olympics Opening Ceremony Fireworks
BEST VIEWED FROM TOWN SQUARE
March 3rd kicks off the Special Olympics here is Waterville Valley - enjoy the thrill of opening ceremonies with a Firework Display best viewed from Town Square at 7:30pm!
“What was important wasn’t the fireworks, it was that we were together on this evening, together in this place, looking up into the sky at the same time.”
— Mahoko Yoshimoto, Japanese writer
Women's Nordic Clinic
WOMEN’S NORDIC CLINIC
WITH WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT’S NORDIC CENTER
A day of Ski instruction and so much more. From beginners to advanced skiers looking to polish their technique, there’s something for everyone. Women’s Clinic registration includes trail passes, high-performance rental package, coffee, goodies, lunch, yoga class and qualifies you for specials on gear at the Nordic Center.
PRICE:
$175
WHAT TO BRING:
- Ski Equipment (equipment also available for rent)
- Warm clothing and plenty of layers, extras for changing out of sweaty ones mid-day! Hat, XC gloves, Sunglasses & Sunscreen
- Water belt or pack recommended.
- We are a full service touring center. This means we can suit you up from head to toe if you’re totally new to the sport or help you freshen up your skiing experience. We have a fantastic selection of technical and fun outerwear, accessories and new skis and boots from Swix, Salomon, Atomic and Fischer.
SCHEDULE:
8:30am Coffee and Breakfast Snacks
9am-10am: Yoga/guided stretch
10:15am–11:45am: On snow clinics
12:00pm–1pm: Lunch
1:15pm-2:45pm: Group ski/Skill building
3:00–3:30pm: Wax clinic
Fireworks In Town Square
FIREWORKS SHOW
BEST VIEWED FROM TOWN SQUARE
Watch the sky come to life with friends and family, sip on a libation, and enjoy the dazzling array of fireworks over Corcoran Pond. Show starts at 7pm sharp.
“What was important wasn’t the fireworks, it was that we were together on this evening, together in this place, looking up into the sky at the same time.”
— Mahoko Yoshimoto, Japanese writer
Salomon Nordic Demo Day
SALOMON NORDIC DEMO DAY
WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT
Come try out the latest Nordic skis and boots from Salomon! A representative will be on site to answer all your questions. The demo is free for anyone who wants to participate. Let us help you decide what your next pair of skis will be.
DATE: Saturday, February 22
TIME: 9:00am - 2:00pm
LOCATION: Nordic Center - Town Square, 33 Village Road, Waterville Valley
2025 Skijor Galore
2025 SKIJOR GALORE
FOOD | DRINKS | PONY RIDES | MUSIC | LAUGHS
It’s official - Skijor Galore is returning to the Waterville Valley Golf Course!
Training starts now! Spectators welcome!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH!
Food, music, and fun starting at 11:30am
Athlete registration 11:30 – 12:30pm
Event kicks off at 1:00pm
WHERE: Waterville Valley Golf Course
WHEN: 1:00PM
REGISTRATION FEE: $50
PLEASE NOTE: This event is weather dependent.
QUESTIONS? Please reach out to Leah - leah@thereycenter.org - or Steve - slarkin2008@gmail.com.
Women's Nordic Clinic
WOMEN’S NORDIC CLINIC
WITH WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT’S NORDIC CENTER
PRICE:
$175
SCHEDULE:
8:30am Coffee and Breakfast Snacks
9am-10am: Yoga/guided stretch
10:15am–11:45am: On snow clinics
12:00pm–1pm: Lunch
1:15pm-2:45pm: Group ski/Skill building
3:00–3:30pm: Wax clinic
DESCRIPTION:
A day of Ski instruction and so much more. From beginners to advanced skiers looking to polish their technique, there’s something for everyone. Women’s Clinic registration includes trail passes, high-performance rental package, coffee, goodies, lunch, yoga class and qualifies you for specials on gear at the Nordic Center.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Ski Equipment (equipment also available for rent)
- Warm clothing and plenty of layers, extras for changing out of sweaty ones mid-day! Hat, XC gloves, Sunglasses & Sunscreen
- Water belt or pack recommended.
- We are a full service touring center. This means we can suit you up from head to toe if you’re totally new to the sport or help you freshen up your skiing experience. We have a fantastic selection of technical and fun outerwear, accessories and new skis and boots from Swix, Salomon, Atomic and Fischer.
2025 Toyota Waterville Freestyle Cup Fireworks in Town Square
FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVITIES
Fireworks in Town Square
Join us in Town Square on Friday night for some incredible World Cup festivities, including the U.S. Team Introductions & Autograph Signing, Live Music in the courtyard, Athlete Bib Draw Presentation, and Fireworks!
FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVITIES SCHEDULE
6:00PM | U.S. Team Introductions
6:15PM - 6:50PM | U.S. Team Autograph Signing
6:15PM - 7:00PM | Live Music
7:00PM | Live Athlete Bib Draw
7:30PM | Fireworks Show in Town Square - Witness the sky erupt with color and light following the Athlete Bib Draw. Fireworks will be launched from across Corcoran Pond - best viewed from Town Square!
2025 Toyota Waterville Freestyle Cup Live Athlete Bib Draw
FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVITIES
LIVE Athlete Bib Draw
Join us in Town Square on Friday night for some incredible World Cup festivities, including the U.S. Team Introductions & Autograph Signing, Live Music in the courtyard, Athlete Bib Draw Presentation, and Fireworks!
FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVITIES SCHEDULE
6:00PM | U.S. Team Introductions
6:15PM - 6:50PM | U.S. Team Autograph Signing
6:15PM - 7:00PM | Live Music
7:00PM | Live Athlete Bib Draw - The moment we’ve all been waiting for - kicking off the 2025 World Cup will be the Athlete Bib Draw. This event will be hosted live in Town Square for all to see, don’t miss out witnessing this monumental moment for World Cup athletes!
7:30PM | Fireworks Show in Town Square
2025 Toyota Waterville Freestyle Cup U.S. Team Autograph Signings
FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVITIES
U.S. Team AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS
Join us in Town Square on Friday night for some incredible World Cup festivities, including the U.S. Team Introductions & Autograph Signing, Live Music in the courtyard, Athlete Bib Draw Presentation, and Fireworks!
FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVITIES SCHEDULE
6:00PM | U.S. Team Introductions
6:15PM - 6:50PM | U.S. Team Autograph Signing - Line up to meet the U.S. Team face to face in an autograph signing! Waterville Valley Resort will provide 2025 World Cup posters to have autographed, but attendees are welcome to bring their own items - posters, bibs, t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.. Autographs end at 6:50pm sharp, so be sure to get in line early!
6:15PM - 7:00PM | Live Music
7:00PM | Live Athlete Bib Draw
7:30PM | Fireworks Show in Town Square
2025 Toyota Waterville Freestyle Cup Live Music in Town Square
FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVITIES
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Join us in Town Square on Friday night for some incredible World Cup festivities, including the U.S. Team Introductions & Autograph Signing, Live Music in the courtyard, Athlete Bib Draw Presentation, and Fireworks!
FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVITIES SCHEDULE
6:00PM | U.S. Team Introductions
6:15PM - 6:50PM | U.S. Team Autograph Signing
6:15PM - 7:00PM | Live Music - Enjoy live music in Town Square while you shop, dine, and play!
7:00PM | Live Athlete Bib Draw
7:30PM | Fireworks Show in Town Square
2025 Toyota Waterville Freestyle Cup U.S. Team Introductions
FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVITIES
U.S. Team Introductions
Join us in Town Square on Friday night for some incredible World Cup festivities, including the U.S. Team Introductions & Autograph Signing, Live Music in the courtyard, Athlete Bib Draw Presentation, and Fireworks!
FRIDAY NIGHT FESTIVITIES SCHEDULE
6:00PM | U.S. Team Introductions - Meet the U.S. Team Athletes in an exciting introduction right in the heart of Town Square!
6:15PM - 6:50PM | U.S. Team Autograph Signing
6:15PM - 7:00PM | Live Music
7:00PM | Live Athlete Bib Draw
7:30PM | Fireworks Show in Town Square
MLK Fireworks Show
MLK FIREWORKS SHOW
Best Viewed From Town Square
Watch the sky come to life with friends and family, sip on a libation, and enjoy the dazzling array of fireworks over Corcoran Pond. Show starts at 7pm sharp.
“What was important wasn’t the fireworks, it was that we were together on this evening, together in this place, looking up into the sky at the same time.”
— Mahoko Yoshimoto, Japanese writer
Kids Night Out
KIDS NIGHT OUT
AT THE WATERVILLE VALLEY RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Kid Tested, Parent Approved! KIDS NIGHT OUT is BACK! Join the WVRD staff for an evening of gym games, crafting and indoor fun! Designed just for kids. This IS a drop-off event! Drop off the kiddos and enjoy a parents-only dinner in Town!
DATE: Saturday, January 18, 2025
TIME: 6:-00pm - 8:00pm
COST: $25/member or $35/guest
10th Annual Hall of Fame Celebration
10TH ANNUAL HALL OF FAME CELEBRATION
WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH
Join the Waterville Valley community as we honor Bruce ‘Bear’ Andrew, The Dunfey Brothers, and WVTV-6 into the Waterville Valley Hall of Fame. All are welcome to celebrate these outstanding individuals and the staggering contributions they have made to our community and town.
The festivities kick off at 5pm with cocktails and light appetizers. Following cocktail hour, dinner will be served at 6pm, with the induction ceremony beginning at 7pm.
DATE: Saturday, January 4th, 2025
LOCATION: Waterville Valley Conference Center
PRICE: $65/ ticket | $650/ table of 10
NYE Fireworks Show
NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS SHOW
Best Viewed From Town Square
Watch the sky come to life with friends and family, sip on a libation, and enjoy the dazzling array of fireworks over Corcoran Pond. Show starts at 7pm sharp.
“What was important wasn’t the fireworks, it was that we were together on this evening, together in this place, looking up into the sky at the same time.”
— Mahoko Yoshimoto, Japanese writer
2024 Community Appreciation Day
2024 COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY
THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY!
The businesses of Waterville Valley would like to say thank you for supporting our community! Shopping local and small helps our local business’s survive and thrive, and hopefully serve the people of Waterville Valley for many years to come.
2024 COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY SPECIALS
NORDIC CENTER
10% Off Plus a Free Hot Wax with Ski Purchase
SPORT THOMA MOUNTAIN SHOP
10% Off In-Store Purchases
1829 OUTFITTERS/SPORT THOMA VALLEY SHOP
10% Off In-Store Purchases
DREAMS & VISIONS GIFT SHOP
20% Off In-Store purchases, open from 10am-7pm with Refreshments Provided
BOOKMONGER/TOAD HALL TOYS
20% Off In-Store purchases, Open 10am-7pm with Refreshments Provided
LA TASSE CAFE
$1 Brewed Coffee with 20% Off All Other Items, Open 8am-3pm
JUGTOWN COUNTRY STORE
10% Off In-Store Purchases
Tree Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks Show
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY & FIREWORKS SHOW
BEST VIEWED FROM TOWN SQUARE
Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Waterville Valley with our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Firework Display! These enchanting events will follow Santa visits and the Cold Turkey Plunge. Enjoy the winter ambiance of Town Square! Santa will lead a ceremonial tree lighting in Town Square! Afterwards, the night sky will come to life with a dazzling firework display!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
12:00-2:00pm - 12th Annual Cold Turkey Plunge
3:30-7:00pm - Santa Visits in the Adventure Center - No Fee, Suggested Donation
7:00pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony Led by Santa
7:00pm - Fireworks Show in Town Square
“What was important wasn’t the fireworks, it was that we were together this evening, together in this place, looking up into the sky at the same time.”
Santa Comes to Town Square
SANTA’S COMING TO TOWN!
SANTA ARRIVES IN TOWN SQUARE
Following the Cold Turkey Plunge, Santa will arrive in Town Square bearing gifts and candy for each child who comes to visit. Parents are welcome to take photos of their children with Santa.
A Tree Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks Show will follow Santa visits! Enjoy the winter ambiance of Town Square, explore cozy shops, and watch the night sky come to life with a dazzling firework display!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
12:00-2:00pm - 12th Annual Cold Turkey Plunge
3:30-7:00pm - Santa Visits in the Adventure Center - No Fee, Suggested Donation
7:00pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony Led by Santa
7:00pm - Fireworks in Town Square
12th Annual Cold Turkey Plunge
12TH ANNUAL COLD TURKEY PLUNGE
TO BENEFIT WATERVILLE VALLEY ADAPTIVE SPORTS
Join the Grand Gobbler and his Flock of Fine Feathered, Fowl Friends for the 12th Annual Cold Turkey Plunge to Benefit Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports on Saturday November 30th at Corcoran Pond in beautiful Waterville Valley, NH. As always, your efforts will be rewarded with an official Plunge Shirt, and other incentives and goodies! Prizes will be awarded for the most funds raised (team & individual) and the best costume (team & individual). Costumes are encouraged but optional. Having fun is not optional, it is required!
Santa arrives soon after the Plunge and the Town Square will be rocking and decorated for a fantastic holiday season kick-off. It is always a "don't miss" event!
All Plungers are required to raise a minimum of $50 in donations.
FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON
DATE: Saturday, November 30th
TIME: Registration at 11:30pm | Costume Judging at 12:00pm
LOCATION: Corcoran Pond, Waterville Valley NH
See you on Plunge Day!
- THE GRAND GOBBLER
Animal Encounter Series: Animals in Winter
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER SERIES:
Animals In Winter
IN LOWER LEVEL OF TOWN SQUARE
Join us in Town Square for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Animal Encounter Series! Live animal presentations will be shown by expert naturalists. Native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike. Animal Encounter Events take place every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.
6-Pack Flash Sale
6-PACK FLASH SALE
IN TOWN SQUARE
Get ready to grab an exclusive deal this weekend with our 6-Pack Flash Sale!
For just $576, you'll score 6 full day lift tickets good for any day of the 2024/25 ski season! Whether you're planning a solo adventure or bringing along family and friends, these tickets offer flexibility and unbeatable value! This is a first-come, first-served event, so act fast to secure your 6-pack and make the most of the upcoming ski season!
DON’T MISS OUT! Limited quantities are available each day, and the sale is limited to one 6-pack per person.
WHEN: Saturday, October 12th & Sunday, October 13th | 5 PM to 7 PM
WHERE: Town Square Info Booth
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
12-3pm | 603’s
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Fireworks in Town Square
FIREWORKS IN TOWN SQUARE
SPONSORED BY THE WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT ASSOCIATION
Watch the sky come to life with friends and family, sip on a libation, and enjoy the dazzling array of fireworks over Corcoran Pond. Show starts at 8pm sharp.
“What was important wasn’t the fireworks, it was that we were together on this evening, together in this place, looking up into the sky at the same time.”
— Mahoko Yoshimoto, Japanese writer
6-Pack Flash Sale
6-PACK FLASH SALE
IN TOWN SQUARE
Get ready to grab an exclusive deal this weekend with our 6-Pack Flash Sale!
For just $576, you'll score 6 full day lift tickets good for any day of the 2024/25 ski season! Whether you're planning a solo adventure or bringing along family and friends, these tickets offer flexibility and unbeatable value! This is a first-come, first-served event, so act fast to secure your 6-pack and make the most of the upcoming ski season!
DON’T MISS OUT! Limited quantities are available each day, and the sale is limited to one 6-pack per person.
WHEN: Saturday, October 12th & Sunday, October 13th | 5 PM to 7 PM
WHERE: Town Square Info Booth
Live Music in Town Square
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE
Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort
12-3pm | Tandem Chance
4-7PM | Dan Morgan Duo
BMW Activation: Test Drives
Test drive the newest BMWs over this holiday weekend! Stop by the BMW Vehicle Display in Town Square for a test drive, ride, or simply to learn information!
WHERE: Town Square Drop Off Area
WHEN: 8AM-5PM, Saturday, October 12
Fall Foliage Fest
FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL
AXE THROWING | FACE PAINTING | MECHANICAL BULL | GIANT SLIDE | INFLATABLE CARNIVAL GAMES | MAGIC SHOWS | MOUNTAIN-TOP CELEBRATION | & MORE!
Celebrate the beauty of autumn at Waterville Valley's Fall Foliage Festival, a weekend packed with family fun and colorful adventures! ALL FALL FOLIAGE FEST EVENTS TAKE PLACE IN WATERVILLE VALLEY TOWN SQUARE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY 10/12
BMW aCTIVATION
10AM-5PM
TENT SALES
9AM-5PM
BBTS Ski & Snowboard Swap
Sport Thoma Sale
FAMILY FUN
11aM-3PM
SPONSORED BY THE WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT ASSOCIATION
Axe Throwing
Giant Slide
Inflatable Carnival Games
Mechanical Bull
Photo Booth
MAGIC SHOW
3PM
SPONSORED BY THE WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT ASSOCIATION
LIVE MUSIC
12PM-3PM & 4PM-7PM
FIREWORKS
8PM
SPONSORED BY THE WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT ASSOCIATION
SUNDAY 10/13
TENT SALES
9AM-5PM
BBTS Ski & Snowboard Swap
Sport Thoma Sale
FALL FOLIAGE FOOT RACES
9AM
10-Mile Trail Race
1.6K Family Fun Run
5K Road Race
FAMILY FUN
10AM-3PM
SPONSORED BY THE WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT ASSOCIATION
Face Painter
Balloon Artist
Caricaturist
Silly Moose Photo Booth
Chalk Art
LIVE MUSIC
12PM-3PM
SCHWENDI FESTIVAL AT SKI RESORT
12PM-5PM
WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS SHOW
3PM
LIVE MUSIC
4PM-7PM
SPONSORED BY THE WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT ASSOCIATION
MONDAY 10/14
TENT SALES
9AM-12PM
LIVE ANIMAL SHOW in the town square meeting place
10AM-11AM
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
Sunday Morning Church Chair
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR
CATCH THE CHURCH CHAIR WITH US ON SNOW’S MOUNTAIN FOR A MOUNTAIN-TOP NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE!
Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.
The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.