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
Boat Rentals
The boat rentals will close at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7. This is noted on the business hours report.
Stargazing – Humans and the Sky
On Saturday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m., Mike Atkinson will help us explore the history of the science of astronomy, from antiquity through the current time, from an amateur astronomer’s perspective. The evening will begin with an indoor presentation and, if conditions are good, the group will head outdoors and turn our telescopes and binoculars to the sky and look at stars, star clusters, gas clouds (nebulae) and galaxies. This presentation will be held at the Recreation Department and is free and open to all.
WVAIA Geology Walk Talk - CANCELLED
The WVAIA Geology Walk Talk, originally scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2, is cancelled … postponed until fall due to a knee issue affecting one of the event leaders. If you have signed up via Eventbrite, you will receive a cancellation via email. No action is needed on your end. I’ll let you know when a new date has been scheduled.
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.
NEW! Waterville Rodeo
Saddle up for a rootin’ tootin’ good time! Get ready to kick up your boots and join us for a day of western fun for all ages on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 4-8 p.m. in Town Square. Whether you're a city slicker or a true cowboy at heart, this is one hoedown you won't want to miss. Admission is free! Here’s what’s in store: mechanical bull riding, wild west shoot out, photo booth, western games, cowboy costume contest, and fun light-up cowboy hats will be for sale.
Summer Unplugged Schedule Updates
Bull riding and photo booth have been cancelled for Friday, Aug. 15 (they’re getting moved to the Waterville Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 16). Face painting and balloon twisting on Saturday, Aug. 16, have been cancelled (because we’re going to be having a Rodeo!).
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.
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).
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.