This women's only REI Outessa event will be held at Waterville Valley, showcasing sweeping views, the pristine Corcoran Pond, and adventure-ready terrain with miles of trails for running, hiking, and mountain biking.
Back for its sixth year, this festival provides stories for people of every age. Storytellers bring an exciting festival program to the Valley which includes Friday night ghost stories, programs for kids, families, and adults all day on Saturday, and sacred tales on Sunday morning.
Costs are:
Saturday, daytime single event: $5 adult / $2 under 12
Saturday, daytime only: $15 adult
Saturday, evening concert: $10 all ages
Full festival: $25 non-NHSA member / $20 NHSA member
Full Festival Adult tickets can be accompanied by up to 4 children under 12 free!
Featured Teller - Simon Brooks
Simon Brooks, storyteller Born in Gloucestershire, England, and raised in Worcester, England, Simon moved to the United States in 1994. He has lived in Portland, Oregon; Boston, Massachusetts; and in New Hampshire.
Simon’s work as a storyteller and voice actor has won honors from Storytelling World and Parent's Choice, including the latter's prestigious Gold Award for his CDs. Simon is also an accomplished photographer as well as a published writer and poet. Simon tells folk tales, myths and legends for both adult audiences and for young people. He tells fairy tales and, on the odd occasion, personal stories too.
Simon can be found performing at festivals and concerts. He works in all communities, telling tales and teaching every demographic from 'at-risk' communities, to ivy league institutes, and all points between.
For more info on the Festival please visit: http://nhstorytelling.org/festival
Join us for the annual Rally in the Valley all vehicle show, presented by the East Coast Camaro Club. Awards, music, food, and a 50/50 raffles. $10 donation, proceeds to benefit a charity to be announced. Registration at gate, rain of shine.
Area restaurants compete in Town Square for the title of the best chili around! Admission fee covers generous samples of every chili and a ballot for voting from Noon-2:00pm. Plus enjoy tastings of local brews and a free outdoor concert!
To complement the brilliant fall foliage, join us for a weekend of family fun, including free outdoor concerts, merchant tent sales, ski swap, 5K road race, 1.6 K fun run, 10-mile trail race and more activities such as kid’s games, pumpkin painting and more!
Saturday 10/7, 12:00-3:00pm Live Music w/ SUM X 4
Sunday 10/8, 1:00-4:00pm Live Music w/ The Conniption Fits
Margaret and H.A. Rey, creators of Curious George, were former residents of Waterville Valley and founders of the Curious George Cottage. Their memory is honored through the Rey Center, inspiring curiosity for all ages in science, nature, art, literature, and most importantly, community. As the summer home of Curious George, Waterville Valley is proud to host a special screening of the documentary that explores the incredible lives of George and his creators.
Documentary filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki will join us for a special showing of, "Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George's Creators".
WV Recreation Department.
October 7th, 2017 at 4:00 pm.
More information and a sneak peek: http://thereycenter.org/curious-george-documentary.html
Help us send summer out with a bang, and ring in our colorful fall season in Waterville Valley! Free outdoor concerts, kids’ games and fireworks over Town Square
9:30-11:30am- Complimentary Face Painting
11:00-2:00pm Live Music w/ Flashback Duo
5:30-8:30pm Live Music w/ Gone by Sunrise
8:30pm- Fireworks over Corcoran Pond
Pack your coolers, claim your picnic table, and put on your dancing shoes! Popular local musicians are flocking to the Waterville Valley Town Square this summer for a live outdoor concert series from May through October. The gazebo stage will be rocking most weekends and select weekdays as talented artists jam out all summer long overlooking the quaint square, shops, restaurants, and beautiful Corcoran Pond.
Join the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Town Square for live animal presentations led by expert naturalists. On Sundays (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike.
This Week’s Program: New Hampshire Wildlife
Are you curious about the critters that inhabit the Granite State? Join a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist to meet three wild animals that you could encounter in our forests, fields, or wetlands. Discover what makes them well-suited for life in New Hampshire.
Pack your coolers, claim your picnic table, and put on your dancing shoes! Popular local musicians are flocking to the Waterville Valley Town Square this summer for a live outdoor concert series from May through October. The gazebo stage will be rocking most weekends and select weekdays as talented artists jam out all summer long overlooking the quaint square, shops, restaurants, and beautiful Corcoran Pond.
Pack your coolers, claim your picnic table, and put on your dancing shoes! Popular local musicians are flocking to the Waterville Valley Town Square this summer for a live outdoor concert series from May through October. The gazebo stage will be rocking most weekends and select weekdays as talented artists jam out all summer long overlooking the quaint square, shops, restaurants, and beautiful Corcoran Pond.
Pack your coolers, claim your picnic table, and put on your dancing shoes! Popular local musicians are flocking to the Waterville Valley Town Square this summer for a live outdoor concert series from May through October. The gazebo stage will be rocking most weekends and select weekdays as talented artists jam out all summer long overlooking the quaint square, shops, restaurants, and beautiful Corcoran Pond.
Pack your coolers, claim your picnic table, and put on your dancing shoes! Popular local musicians are flocking to the Waterville Valley Town Square this summer for a live outdoor concert series from May through October. The gazebo stage will be rocking most weekends and select weekdays as talented artists jam out all summer long overlooking the quaint square, shops, restaurants, and beautiful Corcoran Pond.
Join Educator and NASA Solar System Ambassador, Sally Jensen at the cottage where we will make a model to understand how our moon can cover the sun!
Learn about the phenomena and be ready to view it on Monday, August 21st!
Pack your coolers, claim your picnic table, and put on your dancing shoes! Popular local musicians are flocking to the Waterville Valley Town Square this summer for a live outdoor concert series from May through October. The gazebo stage will be rocking most weekends and select weekdays as talented artists jam out all summer long overlooking the quaint square, shops, restaurants, and beautiful Corcoran Pond.
Join the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Town Square for live animal presentations led by expert naturalists. On Sundays (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike.
This Week’s Program: Owls of New Hampshire
Who calls in the night? Who glides on shadowy wings in silent flight? What makes owls such extraordinary night hunters? A Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist will introduce you to three of our state's owls to help you find out what is myth or fact about these amazing nocturnal birds.
Pack your coolers, claim your picnic table, and put on your dancing shoes! Popular local musicians are flocking to the Waterville Valley Town Square this summer for a live outdoor concert series from May through October. The gazebo stage will be rocking most weekends and select weekdays as talented artists jam out all summer long overlooking the quaint square, shops, restaurants, and beautiful Corcoran Pond.
Waterville Valley’s year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary continues with a Town of Waterville Valley-sponsored Poolside Family Barbecue on Saturday, August 12, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the White Mountain Athletic Club.
There will be a cash bar, live entertainment provided by the band Sum X4 and stories and tales told by some of Waterville Valley’s colorful characters.
Other activities scheduled that day include games for children and adults of all ages on Packard Field from 2:30-4 p.m., and fireworks over Corcoran Pond at 9 p.m.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children and can be purchased at the Recreation Department. Call Brooke or Nelson at 603-236-4695.
The first 100 people to purchase tickets will receive a commemorative 50th anniversary T-shirt! The deadline for purchasing tickets is July 25.
Pack your coolers, claim your picnic table, and put on your dancing shoes! Popular local musicians are flocking to the Waterville Valley Town Square this summer for a live outdoor concert series from May through October. The gazebo stage will be rocking most weekends and select weekdays as talented artists jam out all summer long overlooking the quaint square, shops, restaurants, and beautiful Corcoran Pond.
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. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. Please e-mail jcobbett@waterville.com to pre-register.
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)
Friday
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.
Friday Night
Registration is from 6-8PM in the Town Square next to the info booth. Hikers will receive a welcome goody bag, t-shirt and hiker card.
Saturday
10am Family Hike to Cascades-meet at the Info Booth in Town Square. Transportation is provided. Hikers bag 2 or 3 peaks.
Sunday
10am Family Hike to Goodrich Rock-meet at the Info Booth in Town Square. Transportation is provided.
Hikers finish 5 peaks and turn in finished cards at the Info Booth in Town Square.
Join the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Town Square for live animal presentations led by expert naturalists. On Sundays (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am native wildlife ambassadors will inform and inspire children, adults, and families alike.
This Week’s Program: Animal Architects
We don’t typically think of animals when we think of architects and building, but many of our wild animal neighbors are habitat architects. A habitat is an animal’s home, the place it finds everything it needs to survive. Through shelter construction and other activities, many animals build habitat for themselves and other species too. A woodpecker is an expert habitat architect. By drilling holes in trees for feeding and nesting, woodpeckers provide many cavity nesting birds, like a saw-whet owl, a safe nest it couldn’t build on its own. A Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist will show you three live wild animal architects and the habitats they build. (2017 Library Summer Reading Program)
The Margaret and H.A. Rey Center Present:
An Elegant 5 Course Dinner of locally sourced cheese, shelfish, meats, vegetables, and berries sourced from NH, MA, VT, and ME. Located at the Mary Bierbrier Community Gardens, next to the Curious George Cottage on Noon Peak Road in Waterville Valley.
This celebration of the seasons' bounty will be prepared by Chef Sean Stout of the Coyote Grill.
This is a BYOB event. Music provided by Peter James Templeton. Dark Sky Stargazing will follow dinner.
Seating is limited, has sold out in previous years, and prior reservation is required. Tickets are $100 per person and available online or by calling: (603) 236-3308.
Pack your coolers, claim your picnic table, and put on your dancing shoes! Popular local musicians are flocking to the Waterville Valley Town Square this summer for a live outdoor concert series from May through October. The gazebo stage will be rocking most weekends and select weekdays as talented artists jam out all summer long overlooking the quaint square, shops, restaurants, and beautiful Corcoran Pond.
12-3pm Brad & Joey
6-9pm Brian Walker
The free canoe, kayak and paddle boat races will be held at a five-acre lake, next to Town Square.
9:30-11:00a.m. Boat Building class with free supplies provided for the onsite boat-building workshop at the Corcoran Pond beach. All boats must be made of tape and cardboard.
9:30am-11:30a.m. Join the Curious George Cottage on the beach for some story time and paper boat building as well.
11:00 a.m. Boat “Oughtta Float” contest
11:30 a.m. Kayak and canoe boat races will happen immediately following the boat contest.
12:00-4:00 p.m. Craft Brew Sampling hosted by Amoskeag Beverages with
DogFish Sea Quench Ale
Ballast Point Even Keel
Nauti Seltzer
Baxter Stow Away
1:00-3:00 p.m. Join us on the beach for some classic water games and water fun with our new Aqua Lily Pads!
If you would like to pre-register for the boat races you can do so by contacting the WV Rec. Department at 603-236-4695 or stop by the Info Booth in Town Square on Friday 8/4.
There will also be live music from the gazebo stage 12-3pm with Brad and Joey, 6-9pm with Brian Walker.
Call (603) 236 - 4695 for more information.
Pack your coolers, claim your picnic table, and put on your dancing shoes! Popular local musicians are flocking to the Waterville Valley Town Square this summer for a live outdoor concert series from May through October. The gazebo stage will be rocking most weekends and select weekdays as talented artists jam out all summer long overlooking the quaint square, shops, restaurants, and beautiful Corcoran Pond.
An evening of chocolate temptations in the Town Square courtyard is accompanied by a free outdoor concert. For obvious reasons, you don't want to miss out on this..
Artisans set up in street-fair style within Town Square. There will be a free concert by a regional favorite rock band.
After the Parade, grab dinner in town, listen to live music and witness Waterville Valley's famous fireworks show!
603-236-4695
Parade: 11am
Fireworks: 9:30pm
Head to Town Square for the annual Summer Carnival with games, 100' obstacle course, face painting, T-shirt tie-dying, boat rentals, cash BBQ, live music and more! Fee for inflatables.
Carnival: noon - 4pm
Movie: 8:30pm - 10pm on Corcoran Pond Beach
Area restaurants vie for the coveted title of best local chowder - noon to 2pm. Admission fee covers generous samples of chowder and a voting ballot. Seasonal ales with a free outdoor concert will take place from noon to 4pm.
Youth fishing derby.
Kids can grab parents and tackle for a fishing derby on the shores of Corcoran Pond! Prizes awarded across age groups. Sponsored by WV Public Safety and Recreation Department.
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