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
Woodwind Quintet Garden Concert
The New Hampshire Music Festival and Rey Cultural Center are co-hosting a Woodwind Quintet Garden Concert on Friday, July 18, from 4-5 p.m. in the Rey Community Garden. Bring a chair or blanket. Light refreshments will be available. All are welcome. A $25 donation is suggested. For more information, email leah@thereycenter.org.
26th Annual Chocolate Fest
Watch the sunset across Corcoran Pond and enjoy an evening of music and chocolate temptations in Town Square on Saturday, July 26, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. There will be special vendors including Labelle Winery and the Mobile New England Dairy Bar. Grab a bite to eat at your favorite restaurant or pack a picnic and libations. Admission is free. Chocolate delights will be sold by the piece (cash only, please!).
Summer Unplugged Ongoing
Step away from the everyday and into the magic of Waterville Valley throughout the summer. From tie-dye tees to twilight s’mores, fairy houses to cornhole – there’s something for everyone. Get all the details online at visitwatervillevalley.com/summer-unplugged and find the schedule in the Resort Insider.
Hop on the Music Bus
The Recreation Department van will transport folks to NH Music Festival concerts on July 24 & 31. The ride costs $5pp roundtrip to Plymouth’s Silver Center and departs from 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.
Current Events Discussion Group
The Current Events Discussion Group will gather at the Osceola Library on Saturday, July 19, from 5-6 p.m. The timely topic is Budget Deficits. All are welcome and there’s no cost to participate.
Sip n’ Paint at Coyote Grill
Join Lisa for an evening of painting, sipping a summer beverage and relaxing on Wednesday, July 23, from 6-8 p.m. at the Coyote Grill. The cost is $40 and includes all supplies. Food and beverages available for purchase prior to the class starting, so stop by early!
New Sip n’ Paint Added – at Golden Eagle Lodge
Artist Lisa Middendorf has added a Sip n’ Paint event at the Golden Eagle Lodge on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 6-8 p.m. The painting will be Coneflowers! All are welcome, including children 8+ (who can sit for two hours with step-by-step instruction). This event is BYOB and snacks – alcohol is permitted at the Golden Eagle! Sign up at https://bit.ly/45XB4lv.
Cycling Across Mongolia
Tyler Durham will be the featured guest at the Friday Night Speaker Series on July 25, starting at 6 p.m. in the Rec. Dept. multi-purpose room. Tyler will share photos and stories from his self-supported bicycle trip across Mongolia in 2013. The Speaker Series is free and open to all.
Shakespeare in the Valley
The award-winning theater returns for its 20th anniversary season and features >>>
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (PG rated)
Saturday, July 26 and Friday, Aug. 1 & Saturday, Aug. 9
Outdoor stage on Packard Field (rain location in the Ice Arena)
“Godspell” (PG rated)
Saturday, Aug. 2 and Friday, Aug. 8
Doors open at 6 p.m.; 6:30 curtain. Admission is pay-what-you-can. Outdoor stage on Packard Field (rain location in the Ice Arena). Bring a blanket or chair ($5 rental chairs available).
National Night Out
Mark your calendar. Waterville Valley is partnering with other local communities to host National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5 p.m. to dusk, at Benton’s Sugar Shack Campground in Thornton, NH. All are welcome to attend this FREE event featuring family activities, demos, meet and greets with local firefighters and police officers, community booths, food and fireworks.
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.