The Resort Insider
The Visit Waterville Valley Resort Insider is updated on a weekly basis to keep you informed and up to date with everything happening around Waterville Valley. From events and activities to deals and specials, make sure you check the Resort Insider so you don’t miss out anything happening in town!
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
LOCAL BUSINESS HOURS OF OPERATION
COMMUNITY NEWS
Valley Pub
Now open until 9:30 p.m. Saturday-Thursday and 11 p.m. on Karaoke Fridays (exception, this Friday, July 4, there is NO karaoke and the Pub will close at 9:30 p.m.)
Olde Waterville Pizza & Grill
Now open daily … and serving up a new menu! 603-236-3663 for takeout.
Yoga
If there’s rain, Helen’s outdoor yoga classes at the croquet court (adjacent to tennis center) on Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9-10:15 a.m., will move indoors to the Black Bear Lodge. Helen also offers yoga for aging gracefully on Thursdays, from 5-6 p.m., in the yurt at Awakening to the Heart Mountain Sanctuary in Thornton. Contact Helen by voice or text to register 603-960-1470.
Ben Franklin Reading of the Declaration of Independence
To kick off the weekend’s independence festivities, all are invited to join professional actor Will Hammond, from Shakespeare in the Valley, at the Town Square Gazebo on Friday, July 4, at 6:30 p.m. Hammond will portray Benjamin Franklin at the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence. For information about Shakespeare in the Valley's 20th anniversary season of FREE theatrical fare (July 26-August 9), visit shakespeareinthevalley.com.
Independence Day Parade
Friday, July 4, at 11 a.m. This old-fashioned hometown parade invites everyone to participate – in the parade or waving your flags from the sidewalk. Don your favorite festive wear and head to Town Square to watch, or the Golden Eagle Lodge parking lot at 10:30 a.m. to walk or cycle in the parade. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Family Carnival
Rain or shine…Saturday, July 5, on Packard Field from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $20 per wristband (includes a Rec. Dept. t-shirt to tie-dye) or $15 per wristband (no t-shirt).
Family Backyard Barbecue
All are invited to the Waterville Valley Conference Center on Saturday, July 5, from 4-7 p.m., for an afternoon of yard games, barbecue, and live entertainment. $29/adult; $15/12 & under; cash bar. Purchase tickets online at bit.ly/family-backyard-bbq.
Comedy Night
Enjoy a night of laughs at the Waterville Valley Conference Center on Saturday, July 5, from 7:30-10 p.m. Featuring comedians Anthony Eugenio, Dan Donahue and Ken Rogerson. $30/person plus cash bar. Buy tickets at bit.ly/wv-comedy-night.
Historical Society Scavenger Hunt
The Hunt is on and will continue through Labor Day. Open to all. Awesome prizes! Pick-up your clue sheet at the Recreation Department during regular business hours. Details at watervillevalleyhistory.org/ongoing-events.
Clever Critter
There’s a new shop in Waterville Valley Town Square that has everything furry friends and their people need, including a self-service dog wash station! Stop by the Clever Critter for pet eats, pet bakery, brain games, accessories and special décor, jewelry and more for pet people. Dogs are obviously welcomed!
Check out the Resort Insider for a complete list of Independence Weekend activities!
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Programming for all ages throughout the summer, including...
Ice Cream Social - Mondays 6-8pm
Floorball - Tuesdays 6-7pm
Family BINGO - Wednesdays 6:30-8pm
Group Cycles - Thursdays 8:30am
Laser Tag - Thursdays 7-8:30pm
Group Hikes - Sundays 8:30am
SUMMER UNPLUGGED! ALL WELCOME!
All Summer Unplugged activities are free for Freedom Passholders. There’s a fee for non-Freedom Passholders for Woodland Fairy House Building, Cornhole and Tie-Dye by the Pond. Pre-register and pay at links below. All are welcome!
Fairy House Building
Thursdays throughout the summer at the Rey Community Gardens (13 Noon Peak Rd.), 10 a.m. to 12 noon. $5 per child (Paypal or Venmo), FREE for Freedom Passholders. Sign up online at bit.ly/wv-fairy-house.
Tie-Dye by the Pond
Thursdays from 1-3 p.m., in Town Square (field between the ice arena and Corcoran Pond). Bring your own white tee or buy one in Town Square at Dreams & Visions, Jugtown Country Store or Sport Thoma. $15 per person (Paypal or Venmo), FREE for Freedom Passholders. Sign up online at bit.ly/wv-tie-dye.
Cornhole Tournament
Every Friday from 3-5 p.m. in Town Square (field between ice arena and pond). Winning team gets a $25 gift certificate to the Olde Waterville Pizza Co., and every participant will receive a 20% discount on food purchases at the Pizza Co. $5 per person entry fee (Paypal or Venmo) or sign-up online at bit.ly/wv-cornhole.
Mechanical Bull Riding
Fridays throughout the summer from 4-8 p.m. in Town Square. Free and open to all.
Twilight S’mores
Friday nights beginning July 11, 5-7 p.m., on Corcoran Pond Beach. BYOS’mores fixin’s! S’mores kits available for purchase at Jugtown Country Store in Town Square. All are welcome.
Photo Booth
Fridays throughout the summer, 4-8 p.m., in Town Square. Free and open to all.
Balloon Animals
Saturdays in Town Square all summer long, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free and open to all.
Face Painting
Saturdays in Town Square from 2-6 p.m. Free and open to all.
Hop on the Music Bus
The Recreation Department van will be transporting folks to four NH Music Festival concerts on July 10, 17, 24 & 31. The ride costs $5pp roundtrip to Plymouth’s Silver Center and departs the Rec. Dept. at 5:15 p.m. This gives concert goers time to grab a bite to eat or attend a pre-concert lecture. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Get concert details and purchase tickets at nhmf.org or call 603-238-9007. Reserve your spot in the van by calling 603-236-4695.
Public Hearing – Planning Board re Tyrell Application for Adventure Zone
The Planning Board accepted Tyrell’s application for an adventure zone as complete. A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, at 6 p.m., in the Meeting Place at Town Square. Catch the meeting on youtube.com/@WVTOWNNH. You can view the applicable documents online at bit.ly/wv-adventure-zone.
Public Comments – Select Board re Proposed Condo Trash Surcharge
Public comments will be welcome at the Wednesday, July 23, 3 p.m. meeting of the Select Board in the lower-level meeting room at Waterville Valley Town Hall.
GOT NEWS? Shoot me an email at jstearns@waterville.com.
Information contained herein is subject to change, error or omission. Some activities may have rain locations. Check social media and/or onsite signage for notifications.