Guide to Labor Day Weekend in Waterville
What's Labor Day Weekend without some summer festivities? Join us in Waterville Valley for a weekend chock-full of events, games, gatherings, and celebrations!
FRIDAY, august 30
LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE | 6-9PM
Enjoy the fresh alpine air and local musicians! Live outdoor concerts will take place throughout the holiday weekend! Grab an adult libation (Waterville Valley is an open container town), relax on the picnic tables, and enjoy musical melodies floating through the mountains!
KARAOKE NIGHT AT VALLEY PUB | 8-11PM
FAMILY CHALK ART FESTIVAL | 1-3PM
Hosted by the Waterville Valley Recreation Department, the Chalk Art Festival is an afternoon of creativity, laughter, and fun! Show off your chalk artistry in their annual chalk art contest! Judges will be on-site to choose winners and award prizes! Plus, little ones can enjoy inflatable games, slides, and races ($10/wristband).
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST
SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH CHAIR | 8:30AM
5TH ANNUAL CELLAR HOLE HIKE | 10AM
HISTORICAL TROLLEY TOURS | 10AM & 2PM
GETTING TO KNOW THE VALLEY | 1-3PM
Learn about the many organizations and businesses of Waterville Valley! “Getting to Know the Valley” gives locals and visitors the opportunity to get to know the ins and outs of Waterville and the people/businesses who reside here.
END OF SUMMER BASH | 5-8:45PM
Celebrate Labor Day with our End of Summer Bash! We'll be hosting our annual Charity Duck Race - a competition where locals and visitors race rubber ducks across Corcoran's Pond! This contest has a unique twist: these ducks don't simply float across the pond - their voyage is powered by high-pressure fire hoses from the Waterville Valley Department of Public Safety! Winners will receive cash prizes- $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, and $25 for 3rd. There will also be outdoor concerts throughout the afternoon!
OUTDOOR MOVIE | 8:15pm
Enjoy family movie night under the stars on the expansive and grassy Packard's Field, hosted by the Waterville Valley Recreation Department. Pack some snacks, a blanket, and a lawn chair, for a showing of the highly acclaimed "Wonka" movie.
FIREWORKS | 8:30PM
MONDAY, September 2
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER SERIES | 10AM
Squam Lakes Science Center is hosting the Animal Encounter Series - Creatures of the Night. Join us in the Town Square Lower Courtyard and learn about New Hampshire Wildlife from expert naturalists. Native wildlife ambassadors will show live animal presentations, informing and inspiring children, adults, and families alike.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Soak up the last bits of summer in our outdoor playground! From boat rentals to bike rentals, trips up Snow’s Mountain and trips to Legends Arcade - there's no shortage of family outings & activities over Labor Day Weekend!
