APRÈS SKI WITH LIVE music AT THE FREESTYLE LOUNGE

Swing by the Freestyle Lounge for a family-friendly après ski party with live music!

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Ski Patrol Candidate Day

AT WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT

Interested in joining ski patrol? Waterville Valley Resort Ski Patrol is hosting a potential new candidate day on Saturday, December 7th! Waterville welcomes prospective candidates to join us for a day to ski, learn about patrol, and determine whether Ski Patrolling is something they are interested in pursuing.

For more details and to register for the meeting, please email Jeff Hayes at jhayes@waterville.com.

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.

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

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

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

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

COSTUME CONTEST | TSQ TRUNK OR TREAT | VALLEY TRICK OR TREAT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH

COSTUME CONTEST & PARTY | 3:45PM

Go all out this year! Dress up in your Halloween best and walk the stage at the infamous Waterville Valley Recreation Department Halloween Costume Contest! WVRD judges will present awards to multiple age groups in a number of categories like: Scariest Costume, Best Duo Costume, Funniest Costume, Most Original - and more! Parents, there is an age group for you too! Advance registration required (Members: Free, Guests: $5). 

All participants will receive a treat bag with registration and a map of participating locations for trick or treating!

Ages Groups: 8 & Under, 9 - 14, 15+

Contest Categories: Most Original Costume, Cutest Costume, Scariest Costume, Funniest Costume, Best Duo Costume, Best Showmanship, Most Creative Costume

TOWN SQUARE TRUNK OR TREAT | 5:00PM

Stir up some spooktacular fun in Town Square for the annual Trunk or Treat, hosted by Waterville Valley Resort!

Looking for participants - email marketing@waterville.com to pre-register your vehicle!

TRICK OR TREAT IN WATERVILLE VALLEY | 5:00PM

Show off your costumes by Trick or Treating throughout Waterville Valley! Reflective bags and maps or Trick or Treat Locations are available to the participants of the WVRD Costume Contest.

Looking for participants and candy donations - email sjones@watervillevalleynh.gov or call 603-236-4695 to pre-register your home or business!

2024 HIRING FAIR

AT WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT

Work and play in the White Mountains! Waterville Valley Resort is once again hosting its annual Hiring Fair at the Waterville Valley Conference Center on Saturday, October 19th from 10am-1pm. We have an array of exciting job opportunities for the 2024/2025 winter season - Elevate your lifestyle this winter with a job at Waterville Valley Resort!

DATE: Saturday, October 19th
TIME: 10am - 1pm
LOCATION: Waterville Valley Conference Center
ADDRESS: 56 Packard’s Road, Waterville Valley, NH 03215

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

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

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       

SCHWENDI FEST

NOT YOUR AVERAGE Oktoberfest

Schwendi Fest is BACK and BIGGER than ever! Taking place on October 13th, this mountain-top extravaganza celebrates the stunning foliage season while looking ahead to ski season!

• Embrace the fall colors through a scenic chairlift ride up Tecumseh Express.

• Treat yourself to a Schwendi Hutte BBQ

• Indulge in some libations - hot apple cider (spiked and unspiked), beer, and seltzer will be available for purchase.

• Warm up by a massive mountain-top bonfire.

• Enjoy passed Schwendi Cinnamon Rolls

• Kids will stay busy with plenty of family-friendly games, activities, and a movie showing inside the bottom floor of the Hutte.

• The Resort Trolley will be running, so if you're staying in the valley, you’ve already secured your DD for this event!

TICKETS INCLUDE: Scenic chairlift ride up & down Tecumseh Express and lunch (BBQ - Choice of burger/brat/hot dog, apple & chips). BUY TICKETS BEFORE WE SELL OUT!

KIDS 5 & UNDER ARE FREE - You must redeem a tyke ticket from the Ticket Window.

PRIZES AND MERCH AVAILABLE AT EVENT!

DATE: Sunday October 13, 2024

FIRST CHAIR: 12PM

LAST CHAIR: 4:45PM

SEATING

Seating may be limited - we encourage you to bring picnic blankets (no lawn chairs will be allowed on the chairlift).

ADULT BEVERAGES

Please be aware that, in accordance with the New Hampshire Liquor Commission rules & regulations, outside alcohol cannot be consumed at the summit. Given this rule is a stipulation of our liquor license, we will be strictly enforcing this policy. Coolers will not be allowed on the chairlift. You'll be able to purchase alcoholic beverages from the Schwendi Hutte. If you're planning on enjoying some adult beverages during Schwendi Fest, please remember to bring your government-issued I.D.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

ADAPTIVE SUMMER CYCLING SERIES

PRESENTED BY WATERVILLE VALLEY ADAPTIVE SPORTS & UNH NORTHEAST PASSAGE

Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports is partnering with UNH’s Northeast Passage to host the Second Annual Adaptive Summer Cycling Series on July 27th, August 10th August 17th, September 14th, and October 5th! Please come join our athletes, their families and volunteers - Ride the trails, enjoy the beauty of Waterville Valley and meet some amazing people!

From recumbents to hand bikes, with lots of possibilities in between, participants will be provided with an adaptive cycle suited to their individual needs for a morning or afternoon of cycling fun partnered with our awesome volunteers. Each Saturday of the series we will be running two sessions: from 10:00AM-12:00PM and from 1:00PM-3:00PM. The cost is $30 per morning or afternoon session. Veterans ride free!

If you are interested in joining us for this wonderful opportunity, please contact wvas22@gmail.com to sign up or volunteer! Your support makes these programs possible!

DATES: July 27th, August 10th August 17th, September 14th, October 5th

SESSION TIMES: 10am-12pm | 1pm-3pm

COST: $30 per session | FREE for veterans!

REGISTRATION: Email wvas22@gmail.com

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

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 | ON TWO DUo

25TH 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 12th Annual Rally 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

12pm - Chili Challenge Kicks Off

2pm - Chili Ballots Close

2:15pm - Chili Winner Announced

12-3pm - Live Entertainment on the Gazebo Stage in Town Square

12TH ANNUAL RALLY IN THE VALLEY CAR SHOW

TOWN SQUARE, WATERVILLE VALLEY
PRESENTED BY EAST COAST CAMARO CLUB

The 12th Annual Rally 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

9am - 12th Annual Rally in the Valley Car Show Opens to the Public

12pm - Chili Challenge Kicks Off

3pm - Trophies, Awards, & Winners

12-3pm - Live Entertainment on the Gazebo Stage in Town Square

SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2024

PRESENTED BY NORTHEAST DELTA DENTAL | BENEFITTING WATERVILLE VALLEY ADAPTIVE SPORTS

This is a one lap up/down mountain race and is part of the historic USATF-New England Mountain Racing Circuit. Terrain surfaces include grassy ski slopes and gravel-y service “roads”. The course will feature three aid stations, at approximately 2.7 miles, 4.3 miles, and 5.2 miles.  Hiking poles are prohibited at this USATF sanctioned event. Commercial photography and/or videography at our events is strictly prohibited unless advanced permission has been granted. Please contact the Race Director for further information. The use of drones at our events is prohibited. Spectators wishing to take photos or videos must remain off the course at all times. No transfers. Refunds issued, upon request, up the start of the event. We’re very proud that this event benefits Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports.

LOCATION:
Waterville Valley Resort, 1 Ski Area Road, Waterville Valley, NH

IMPORTANT TIMES:
Bib Pick-Up: 8:00-9:00 AM
Start: 9:00 AM

COURSE MAP:

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.

NEW HAMPSHIRE’S RUN FOR THE FALLEN

WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH

The 2024 Run for the Fallen NH is  Saturday, September 21st, in Waterville Valley. The opening ceremony will take place in the Field of Honor in Town Square. The 4-mile loop run/walk route will honor New Hampshire's Fallen Heroes. The following roads will be affected: Village Road, Valley Road, Boulder Path Road, West Branch Road, Tripoli Road.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a race. All are welcome to walk, run, stroll, meander or just hang out along the loop honoring New Hampshire's Fallen Heroes (4 miles is NOT required). There is no charge to participate, although Run for the Fallen NH, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, appreciates donations. This is NOT a race. We finish together, in gratitude.

RUN DAY SCHEDULE
8:00 am Registration opens for Gold Star Families and Runners and Walkers
9:00 am Opening Ceremony
9:45 am Gold Star Families and Hero Buddies depart to stand next to their Fallen Hero posters along the run route.
10:00 am Run/Walk Begins
11:30 am Run/Walk Ends.
12:00 pm Lunch provided for Gold Star Families at the Waterville Conference Center.