RESORT INSIDER
2-week event lineup
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Welcome New Members!
The Waterville Valley Resort Association—a collective of local businesses dedicated to celebrating and strengthening the Waterville community—is pleased to welcome two new members.
The newly opened Clever Critter Pet Shop and Bakery is located in Waterville Valley Town Square. The shop provides a wide variety of products for your pets, including frozen pup treats, games, food, puzzles and more. There’s even a self-serve dog wash with blow dryer, towels, apron, shampoo, nail clipper, brushes and air conditioning provided! Get more details at clevercritter.com or call
603-802-PAWS.
Alpine Advent will be coming to Waterville Valley this holiday season. Alpine Advent will transform Waterville Valley's Town Square into an authentic European-inspired Christmas market starting on November 28, 2025. Twelve traditional wooden chalets will showcase New Hampshire's finest artisans offering premium holiday gifts, alpine-inspired cuisine, and traditional festive beverages. Experience Old World holiday traditions set against the breathtaking backdrop of New Hampshire's White Mountains. Alpine Advent will be open 21 days from November 28 through December 31 (weekends plus Christmas week), creating an enchanting winter destination that celebrates artisan craftsmanship, mountain community, and timeless holiday heritage. Website coming soon. In the meantime, you can get more information by emailing info@alpineadvent.com or calling 617-575-9771.
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.
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 are sold by the piece (cash only, please!). The Boneshakerz will provide the tunes from 5:30-8:30 p.m. from the gazebo stage.
WVAIA Geology Walk Talk
Join WVAIA on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 9-11:30 a.m. for a special Geology Walk Talk led by professional geologists Joana and Owen Lawlor. The Lawlors will guide the group along Boulder Path, sharing fascinating insights into Waterville Valley’s geologic history and landscape. The walk talk is rain or shine and is free and open to the public. It will be an easy paced walk suitable for most active participants. Space is limited, though, so reserve your spot at https://bit.ly/WVAIA-walk-talk.
Semi-Annual Blood Drive
The Waterville Valley Historical Society and Recreation Department are partnering to host the Waterville Valley Community Blood Drive on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rec. Dept. The Red Cross is offering a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice for all successful donations. To schedule an appointment go to redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Valley Pub
La Hacienda Mexicana may be permanently closed, but owner Fernando Lira is still serving up your favorite Mexican dishes at his restaurant the Valley Pub located on the main level of Town Square.
Pizza Company
Olde Waterville Pizza Company has added another special: Southie Thin Crust Thursday. On Thursdays, any 10” Southie Bar Pie and ANY brew is $20. Don’t miss out on Smash Burger Monday, Awesome Taco Tuesdays, and All-Beef Weiner Wednesdays.
Coyote Grill
Coyote Grill’s weekly specials continue throughout the summer. No Sitter Sunday (kids eat free off the kid’s menu), Wine Down Wednesdays, and Raw Bar BOGO Thursdays.
Valley Chop House
The Chop House offers weekly Flatbread Specials. Check out the special on valleychophouse.com.
Sip n’ Paint 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.
Shakespeare in the Valley
The award-winning theater returns for its 20th anniversary season and features “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (PG rated), with performances on Saturday, July 26 and Friday, Aug. 1 & Saturday, Aug. 9. “Godspell” (PG rated) will be performed on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Friday, Aug. 8. Doors open at 6 p.m.; 6:30 curtain. Admission is pay-what-you-can. The outdoor stage is located on Packard Field, next to the Golden Eagle Lodge. The rain location is an indoor stage at the Ice Arena. Bring a blanket or chair ($5 rental chairs available).
National Night Out
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.