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
4th of July Parade Winners
July 4th – What a gorgeous day to celebrate America’s Independence! Great job to all the participants in the annual 4th of July Parade. Congratulations to the Waterville Valley Community Church for winning “Best use of Theme” and to Waterville Valley Resort for winning the Spirit Cup trophy!
Scavenger Hunts
The Waterville Valley Historical Society Scavenger Hunt is underway and runs through Labor Day. It’s free to participate, fun to play and there are very cool prizes to win (including gift certificates to local restaurants and stores, limited edition 50th anniversary notecards, poster, t-shirts, and Waterville Valley pins, hiking guidebook and map set, and tickets to ice cream socials and laser tag). Get the details and download the clues at https://bit.ly/scavenger-hunt-wv.
The Golden Antler Adventure Hunt is ongoing. Ten golden moose antlers are hidden around Waterville Valley. Find all 10 moose antlers and you’ll receive a one-of-a-kind prize! It’s free to participate. Get the details at https://bit.ly/golden-antler.
Yoga Popups
Helen is offering two pop up classes at the Croquet Court (Snows Mountain Rd, adjacent to Tennis- Center): Tuesday, July 15, 9-10:15 a.m. – Yoga Flow, and Thursday, July 17, 9-10:15 a.m. – Yoga Restorative. Drop-in for $20. Classes move indoors at the Black Bear Lodge if rain.
La Hacienda
Earlier this week, the following message was posted on La Hacienda’s Facebook page:
To every guest who made this dream possible for the past seven years and half: thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your visits, smiles, and support meant the world to us.
Today, Hacienda Mexicana officially closes its doors, but this is not a goodbye. We're still here to welcome you with the same warmth, now serving delicious Mexican dishes at our other location Valley Pub and Restaurant.
With all our gratitude,
The Hacienda Mexicana Team
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 suggested $25 donation is suggested. For more information, email leah@thereycenter.org.
Hop on the Music Bus
The Recreation Department van will be transporting folks to NH Music Festival concerts on July 17, 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.
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.
Group Rides
Join a group cycle with guide Tyler Durham from the Rec. Dept. on Thursdays throughout the summer. Ride the quiet rural roads and rail trails that connect the towns and villages that make this region special. The Rec. Dept. provides transportation for cyclists and bikes, departing at 8:30 a.m. and returning to Waterville Valley by 3 p.m. The cost is a reasonable $30/person ($20 for WVRD members). Pre-registration is required. Call 603-236-4695 or email tdurham@watervillevalleynh.gov.
Guided Hike
Tyler Durham leads the Rec. Dept.’s Sunday hikes within Waterville Valley and in lofty locales beyond the town’s borders. A different route is selected each week, typically 3-6 miles in length with varying amounts of elevation gain. All hikes require solid physical fitness. The Rec. Dept. provides transportation to and from the trailheads, departing at 8:30 a.m. and returning to the Valley around 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 603-236-4695 or email tdurham@watervillevalleynh.gov.
Cycling Across Mongolia
Speaking of Tyler Durham…he 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.
Basketball, Rock Climbing, Laser Tag
The Rec. Dept. will keep you busy on Thursday evenings starting at 5:45 p.m. with half-court basketball and indoor rock climbing. From 6:45-8:15 p.m. the gymnasium transforms with the beats pumping, the lights flashing and the energy high with Laser Tag. Sneakers are required. Get the prices and details in the Resort Insider.
Shakespeare in the Valley
The award-winning theater returns for its 20th anniversary season.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (PG rated)
Saturday, July 26 and Friday & Saturday, Aug. 8 & 9
Outdoor stage on Packard Field (rain location in the Ice Arena)
“Godspell” (PG rated)
Saturday, Aug. 2 and Friday, Aug. 8
Outdoor stage on Packard Field (rain location in the Ice Arena)
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.
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.