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
Winter Lights – Contract/Deposit Deadline
Reminder that the deadline to sign up with New England Holiday Light Co. is coming right up! We hope all businesses that participated last year will continue to light up the Valley in 2025/2026! WVRA will pay up to $2,000 match to WVRA-member businesses that contract with the New England Holiday Light Co. Contact Janice Miller at janice@neholidaylight.com or call 603-836-4432.
Pizza Company
Starting July 1, Olde Waterville Pizza Co. will be rolling out a new menu AND will be open daily through August – Friday-Monday: 12-9 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 4-9 p.m.
Pizza Company has generously offered to sponsor this summer’s weekly cornhole tournaments with a $25 gift card to the winners each week AND a 20% discount on food orders for all participants following the tournament. Olde Waterville Pizza Company has been serving the Valley since 1989. Cornhole tournaments begin on Friday, July 4, at 3 p.m. in Town Square – and will be held every Friday throughout the summer. Cornhole is free for Freedom Passholders and $5 per person (cash not accepted—payment via Eventbrite, PayPal or Venmo only—preregister and pay online at https://bit.ly/wv-cornhole).
Curious Cottage Preschool
The Curious Cottage Preschool (CCP) at the Rey Cultural Center has spots available for the 2025/2026 school year! The school is open to children aged 32 months to 5 years. CCP is an early education program that uses a blend of educational platforms to positively impact children’s ability to learn and embrace curiosity! CCP follows the SAU 48 school calendar. Program hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aftercare for ages 4+ is offered at the Recreation Department from 2:45-5 p.m. Tuition is a very reasonable $850 per month and need-based scholarships are available. Learn more online at thecuriouscottagepreschool.org or email leah@thereycenter.org.
Friday Speaker Series: Hiking with Dogs
Waterville Valley is full of dogs and humans who hike with dogs. On Friday, June 20, from 6-7 p.m., Dr. Susan Sepenoski, veterinarian/owner of Rumney Animal Hospital, will share tips on hiking with our dogs and keeping our canine hikers healthy. Hosted at the Recreation Department and all are welcome. Admission is free.
Guided Woodland Walk
Renowned ecologist and author Tom Wessels will lead an interpretive woodland walk on Friday, June 27, from 1-3 p.m. Meet at the Recreation Department. The cost is $15 per person. Space is limited so reserve your spot soon at bit.ly/4kEy8OI.
Tennis Center Needs Your Reviews!
Waterville Valley’s tennis center needs our help. TRO (tennisresortsonline.com) ranks the top 100 tennis and pickleball resorts and camps every year based on the reviews of players. Help us boost Waterville Valley tennis resort’s visibility and push us into a strong position for next year’s recognitions by posting a fresh review about Waterville Valley. It’s easy peasy – just click on https://bit.ly/Waterville-Tennis-Reviews. Reviews collected from now through April 30, 2026, will count toward next year’s rankings.
INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND ROUND UP
Thursday, July 3rd Music & Family Fun
Woodland Fairy House Building – 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Rey Center Community Gardens. Let your child’s imagination run wild as they craft tiny woodland dwellings in a shaded forest. Natural materials, gentle guidance, and magical vibes included. $10 or FREE for Freedom Passholders.
Tie-Dye by the Pond – 1-3 p.m. Create wearable art! Bring your own white tee or snag one at Dreams and Visions, Jugtown Country Store, or Sport Thoma. T-shirts are NOT provided. Supplies are limited to first come, first served. $15 or FREE for Freedom Passholders.
Sip n’ Paint – 6-8 p.m. at Kalki Indian Cuisine (Snowy Owl Inn). Sign-up online at https://bit.ly/4jLtGNi.
Friday, July 4th Parade
This year’s parade theme is Party Like It’s 1776! Enter a decorated vehicle or float in the hometown parade. The entry fee is $20. Register by calling 603-236-4695 or stopping by the Recreation Department on Noon Peak Road. On parade day, float line up is at 10 a.m. in the Conference Center parking lot. Families who wish to walk in the parade should meet at Packard Field at 10:15 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday, July 4th WVAIA Picnic
Celebrate Independence Day with WVAIA, Waterville Valley’s outdoor club, from 12-3 p.m., at the Snowy Owl Inn. All are invited – rain or shine! Bring what your own grilling foods – grills will be provided. There will be a cash bar. Bring a dessert to share and enter the 2nd annual Whisk Off competition. There will be indoor and outdoor seating available. RSVP online by June 30 at bit.ly/wvaia-picnic.
Friday, July 4th Music & Family Fun in Town Square
There will be free outdoor concerts in Town Square from 12-3 p.m. and 6:30-9:30 p.m. The first cornhole tournament of the season kicks off at 3 p.m. ($5 or FREE for Freedom Passholders--Prizes!). Hold on tight and ride the mechanical bull from 4-8 p.m. (FREE!). Grab a prop, strike a pose and snap some memories in the photo booth from 4-8 p.m. (FREE!). Independence Day culminates with a fireworks extravaganza at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 5th Family Carnival
The annual Family Carnival will be held on Packard Field from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a dunk tank, live music, food truck fare, face painting, and inflatables. $20 per wristband (includes a WVRD t-shirt to tie-dye) or $15 per wristband (doesn’t include t-shirt). All are welcome to join the fun!
Saturday, July 5th Music & Family Fun in Town Square
Whimsical balloon creations that will delight kids and grown-ups alike, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (FREE!). Our artists will bring smiles to all ages with a face painting, from 2-6 p.m. (FREE!). Become a butterfly, superhero, or a tiger for the day. Pack a cooler and bring a blanket or chair for an outdoor concert from 6-9 p.m.
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.