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28	29	30 Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays 5:30pm - 9:00pm Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Dec 1, 2024, forever Join us for Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays from 5:30-9 pm. Sign up for musicians starts at 6:30 pm and music runs from 7-9 pm. For more information, click below.	1	2	3	4 Sunday Music at the Summit Sunday Music at the Summit 2:00pm - 4:00pm Repeats Weekly on Sunday, starting from Aug 3, 2026, until Oct 4, 2026 The perfect Sunday afternoon awaits with Live Music 2-4pm!
5	6	7 Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays 5:30pm - 9:00pm Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Dec 1, 2024, forever Join us for Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays from 5:30-9 pm. Sign up for musicians starts at 6:30 pm and music runs from 7-9 pm. For more information, click below.	8	9 White Mountain Oktoberfest White Mountain Oktoberfest All Day Raise a stein at the largest Oktoberfest in the region with a stacked schedule of keg tossing, stein hoisting, and more. Fall Foliage Fest Fall Foliage Fest All Day ABOUT Celebrate the beauty of autumn at Waterville Valley's Fall Foliage Festival, a weekend packed with family fun and colorful adventures! From Tent Sales to Live Music, Fall Races to Octoberfests, Waterville Valley becomes a playground of foliage festivities, perfect for the whole family. FRIDAY 10/9 TENT SALES \| Town Square, Waterville Valley 9AM-5PM Sport Thoma Tent Sale BIKE RENTALS \| Adventure Center 10AM-4PM Waterville Valley Resort BOAT RENTALS \| Corcoran Pond Beach 10AM-4PM Waterville Valley Recreation Department SATURDAY 10/10 TENT SALES \| Town Square, Waterville Valley 9AM-5PM Sport Thoma Tent Sale WVBBTS Ski & Snowboard Swap Waterville Valley Resort Retail Sale BIKE RENTALS \| Adventure Center 10AM-4PM Waterville Valley Resort BOAT RENTALS \| Corcoran Pond Beach 10AM-4PM Waterville Valley Recreation Department FALL FOLIAGE FAMILY FUN \| Town Square, Waterville Valley 11AM-3PM LIVE MUSIC \| Town Square, Waterville Valley 4PM-7PM SUNDAY 10/11 TENT SALES \| Town Square, Waterville Valley 9AM-5PM Sport Thoma Tent Sale WVBBTS Ski & Snowboard Swap (9am-4pm) Waterville Valley Resort Retail Sale FALL FOLIAGE FOOTRACES \| Town Square, Waterville Valley 9AM 10-Mile Trail Race 1.6K Family Fun Run 5K Road Race Waterville Valley Recreation Department BIKE RENTALS \| Adventure Center 10AM-4PM Waterville Valley Resort BOAT RENTALS \| Corcoran Pond Beach 10AM-4PM Waterville Valley Recreation Department SCHWENDI FEST \| Mt Tecumseh, Waterville Valley Ski Resort 12PM-5PM Scenic Chairlift Rides Bonfire Scavenger Hunt Cat Walk Food, Drinks, Merch, & Retail Games, Competitions, & Activities Waterville Valley Resort LIVE MUSIC \| Town Square, Waterville Valley 12PM-3PM MONDAY 10/12 TENT SALES \| Town Square, Waterville Valley 9AM-12PM Sport Thoma Tent Sale LIVE ANIMAL SHOW \| Town Square, Waterville Valley 10AM-11AM Animal Encounter Series Squam Lake Natural Science Center BIKE RENTALS \| Adventure Center 10AM-4PM Waterville Valley Resort	10 Oktoberfest Oktoberfest All Day Grab your favorite craft brew, enjoy live music, traditional competitions, and family-friendly activities with friends and family. Jump on the Mountaineer for a Scenic Ride Around to check out the Fall foliage. There is fun to be had for the whole family! 4th Annual Oktoberfest at Tenney Mountain 4th Annual Oktoberfest at Tenney Mountain 12:00pm - 4:00pm Join us for an unforgettable fall day filled with fun, flavors, and festivities at Tenney Mountain’s 4th Annual Oktoberfest Brewfest! From craft beers and hearty buffets to family-friendly games and music, there’s fun to be had for everyone. The Oktoberfest Celebration will all be happening at the Tenney Mountain Base Lodge from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Additional highlights Include: - Multiple pours from vendors with responsible limits - Games and contests with prizes for all ages - Hand-crafted, Oktoberfest-themed buffet PLEASE NOTE: Children under 6 can attend for free, but still require a ticket. If you intend on bringing a child under the age of 6, please include the ‘Under 6’ option in your order. Adult Tasting Ticket includes beer tastings (must be 21+). All other ticket types do not allow for free vendor pours, but do give access to all the games, food, and entertainment.	11 10th Annual Duck Drop Presented by Northcape Design & Fall Bash 10th Annual Duck Drop Presented by Northcape Design & Fall Bash 10:00am - 3:00pm Support the Boys & Girls Club at the 9th Annual Duck Drop on October 11th, presented by Northcape Design! Try your best to drop rubber ducks from the Sunapee Express Chairlift into sponsored targets to win prizes from that sponsor from 10 AM to 2 PM with prizes announced at 3 PM. All proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire. Then, kick off autumn with our Fall Bash on Flyway. Schwendi Fest Schwendi Fest 12:00pm - 5:00pm ABOUT Join us for a mountain extravaganza at the Waterville Valley Ski Resort that celebrates stunning foliage while looking ahead to ski season! Enjoy this year's festival with a scenic chairlift ride on Tecumseh Express 6-Pack, live DJ, themed food & drinks for purchase, retail & merchandise, a plethora of games & activities, and more! - Embrace the fall colors through a scenic chairlift ride up Tecumseh Express. - A La Carte BBQ (burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, beer brats/sauerkraut, Waterville chips, pretzels, & donuts). - Plenty of family-friendly games, activities, and competitions including keg toss, steinholding, balloon toss, musical chairs, skier relay races, and more! - Swag, sweatshirts, tees, and more for purchase! - Indulge in some libations - hot apple cider (spiked and unspiked), beer, and seltzer will be available for purchase. - The Resort Trolley will be running, so if you're staying in the valley, you’ve already secured your DD for this event! - Live DJ! TICKETS INCLUDE: Scenic chairlift ride up & down Tecumseh Express. KIDS 5 & UNDER ARE FREE: You must redeem a tyke ticket from the Ticket Window. EVENT DETAILS DATE: Sunday, October 11th FIRST CHAIR:12:00PM 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.
12 Animal Encounter Series: Live Animal Show Animal Encounter Series: Live Animal Show 10:00am - 11:00am Repeats Jul 5, 2026, Jul 12, 2026, Jul 19, 2026, Jul 26, 2026, Aug 2, 2026, Aug 9, 2026, Aug 16, 2026, Aug 23, 2026, Sep 7, 2026, Oct 12, 2026 ABOUT 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 for free every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am in the Lower Level of Town Square. EVENT DETAILS TIME: 10:00 - 11:00am LOCATION: Lower Level, Town Square	13	14 Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays 5:30pm - 9:00pm Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Dec 1, 2024, forever Join us for Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays from 5:30-9 pm. Sign up for musicians starts at 6:30 pm and music runs from 7-9 pm. For more information, click below.	15 Tenney Mountain Job Fair Tenney Mountain Job Fair 4:00pm - 6:00pm Join us at the Tenney Mountain Base Lodge on Thursday, October 15th to learn more about the available positions at Tenney for this upcoming season! The job fair will run from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the upstairs of the Tenney lodge. Meet with the department heads, learn more about the positions that interest you, and apply to work at the mountain this winter.	16 Ski & Snowboard Tent Sale Ski & Snowboard Tent Sale 4:00pm - 8:00pm Gear up for less! Shop top brands and unbeatable prices at McIntyre Ski Area's annual Tent Sale!	17 Waterville Valley Job Fair Waterville Valley Job Fair 9:00am - 12:00pm ABOUT Work and play in the White Mountains! Waterville Valley Resort is hosting its annual Job Fair in the base lodge at Waterville Valley Ski Resort on Saturday, October 17th from 9am-12pm. We have an array of exciting job opportunities for the 2026/2027 winter season; meet the managers & supervisors, learn about both seasonal and year-round offerings, and employee perks. Elevate your lifestyle this winter with a job at Waterville Valley Resort! EVENT DETAILS DATE: Saturday, October 17th TIME: 9:00am - 12:00pm LOCATION: Base Lodge at Waterville Valley Ski Resort, 1 Ski Area Road, Waterville Valley Resort Witch of Weston Tower Witch of Weston Tower 12:00pm - 6:00pm The Witch of Weston Tower returns to McIntyre Ski Area for a spooky fall adventure! Start your journey with a scenic chairlift ride to the summit, then hop aboard a tractor for a thrilling ride along a spooky trail to Weston Tower. When you arrive at the tower, you’ll meet the Witch of Weston herself before climbing the tower’s stairs to take in the hauntingly beautiful views of Manchester. Mactoberfest & Annual Tent Sale Mactoberfest & Annual Tent Sale 12:00pm - 6:00pm Celebrate fall at McIntyre Ski Area's annual Mactoberfest! Enjoy live music by Todd Trusty, a Stein Hoisting Competition hosted by Marga from WZID, craft beer tastings courtesy of Amoskeag Beverages and Boston Beer Co., scenic chairlift rides beginning at 12 PM, and games, activities, and prizes. Come hungry! Enjoy German-inspired favorites from The Hill Bar & Grille, fresh apple cider donuts, coffee, and cider from The Donut Shack Food Truck, and sweet treats from The Treat Trolley Ice Cream Truck. While you're here, don't miss our Annual Ski Tent Sale from 10 AM–6 PM, featuring great deals on skis, snowboards, boots, apparel, and more. It's the perfect way to celebrate the fall season with family and friends!	18 Ski & Snowboard Tent Sale Ski & Snowboard Tent Sale 10:00am - 3:00pm Gear up for less! Shop top brands and unbeatable prices at McIntyre Ski Area's annual Tent Sale! Witch of Weston Tower Witch of Weston Tower 12:00pm - 6:00pm The Witch of Weston Tower returns to McIntyre Ski Area for a spooky fall adventure! Start your journey with a scenic chairlift ride to the summit, then hop aboard a tractor for a thrilling ride along a spooky trail to Weston Tower. When you arrive at the tower, you’ll meet the Witch of Weston herself before climbing the tower’s stairs to take in the hauntingly beautiful views of Manchester.
19	20	21 Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays 5:30pm - 9:00pm Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Dec 1, 2024, forever Join us for Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays from 5:30-9 pm. Sign up for musicians starts at 6:30 pm and music runs from 7-9 pm. For more information, click below. Funky Squid Sea Glass Witches Hat Funky Squid Sea Glass Witches Hat 6:00pm - 8:00pm Create your own spooky Sea Glass Witches Hat at The Hill Bar & Grille this Halloween season! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own unique 6" Sea Glass Witches Hat, perfect for adding a touch of spooky seaside charm to your hallows eve celebrations. Doors open at 4:00pm for Cocktail Hour, so arrive early and get cozy in the dinning room before checking in and unleashing your creativity in a fun and relaxed setting!	22	23 Witch of Weston Tower Witch of Weston Tower 4:00pm - 6:00pm The Witch of Weston Tower returns to McIntyre Ski Area for a spooky fall adventure! Start your journey with a scenic chairlift ride to the summit, then hop aboard a tractor for a thrilling ride along a spooky trail to Weston Tower. When you arrive at the tower, you’ll meet the Witch of Weston herself before climbing the tower’s stairs to take in the hauntingly beautiful views of Manchester.	24 Franconia Notch Half Marathon Franconia Notch Half Marathon All Day Run this out and back track on the beautiful Franconia Notch Bike Path. Witch of Weston Tower Witch of Weston Tower 12:00pm - 5:00pm The Witch of Weston Tower returns to McIntyre Ski Area for a spooky fall adventure! Start your journey with a scenic chairlift ride to the summit, then hop aboard a tractor for a thrilling ride along a spooky trail to Weston Tower. When you arrive at the tower, you’ll meet the Witch of Weston herself before climbing the tower’s stairs to take in the hauntingly beautiful views of Manchester. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰 & 𝟮𝟱. We will have Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, Costume Contest, Scarecrow Competition, Bubble Bailey, Fortune Teller, Golf Simulator, Games, Prizes and more! Buzz Brews & Boos Halloween Party (21+) Buzz Brews & Boos Halloween Party (21+) 7:00pm - 10:00pm Get your costume ready and join us for a Halloween party at The Hill! Greg & The Morning Buzz will be here keeping the party going with games & prizes, entertainment, and plenty of Halloween fun. And of course, we'll have a costume contest — so come dressed to impress!	25 Witch of Weston Tower Witch of Weston Tower 12:00pm - 5:00pm The Witch of Weston Tower returns to McIntyre Ski Area for a spooky fall adventure! Start your journey with a scenic chairlift ride to the summit, then hop aboard a tractor for a thrilling ride along a spooky trail to Weston Tower. When you arrive at the tower, you’ll meet the Witch of Weston herself before climbing the tower’s stairs to take in the hauntingly beautiful views of Manchester. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰 & 𝟮𝟱. We will have Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, Costume Contest, Scarecrow Competition, Bubble Bailey, Fortune Teller, Golf Simulator, Games, Prizes and more!
26 Full Moon Summit Dinner Series Full Moon Summit Dinner Series 5:30pm - 8:00pm Repeats Sep 25, 2026, Oct 26, 2026 Enjoy a memorable evening celebrating seasonal cuisine, nature, and community as the sun sets over Bretton Woods and the moon rises above Mount Washington. The Full Moon Dinner Series takes place at Rosebrook Lodge, a refined alpine setting at the summit, accessed by the Skyway Gondola. With sweeping views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range, this mountaintop experience delivers one of the most distinctive dining events in the White Mountains.	27	28 Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays 5:30pm - 9:00pm Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from Dec 1, 2024, forever Join us for Open Mic Night in Peaks Pub on Wednesdays from 5:30-9 pm. Sign up for musicians starts at 6:30 pm and music runs from 7-9 pm. For more information, click below.	29	30 Halloweekend Halloweekend All Day Repeats Daily, starting from Oct 30, 2026, until Oct 31, 2026 Join us for Halloweekend 2026, a two-day Halloween celebration at Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa. From creative craft rooms and pumpkin carving contests to hayrides, a costume parade, and our annual adults only bash at The Cave, there’s frightful fun for every age. All activities are subject to change.	31 Halloweekend Halloweekend All Day Repeats Daily, starting from Oct 30, 2026, until Oct 31, 2026 Join us for Halloweekend 2026, a two-day Halloween celebration at Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa. From creative craft rooms and pumpkin carving contests to hayrides, a costume parade, and our annual adults only bash at The Cave, there’s frightful fun for every age. All activities are subject to change. Halloween Spooktacular Halloween Spooktacular 5:00pm - 11:00pm ABOUT Get your costumes ready for a night of tricks, treats, and spooky fun throughout Waterville Valley! 🎃 From a costume parade in Town Square to trick-or-treating around the Valley, haunted transportation, fireworks, and a late-night costume party at The Loft, Halloween is taking over the Valley. 5-6PM \| COSTUME PARADE CONTEST Kick off the night with a Halloween Costume Parade through Town Square, followed by a costume contest with prizes! Costume Categories: Best Overall • Most Creative • Funniest • Spookiest • Best Kids Costume • Best Family/Group Costume 6-8PM \| TRICK-OR-TREAT AND HAUNTED TROLLEY & WALK Make your way around the Valley Floor for trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating at participating stops. Along with trick-or-treating, hop onto our haunted trolley for a spooky ride bringing you to a haunted walk and back into town! 8PM \| HALLOWEEN FIREWORKS Look to the sky for a Halloween fireworks show! Best viewing will be from Town Square. 8PM \| ADULT COSTUME PARTY AT THE LOFT Keep the night going at The Loft with a 21+ Halloween Costume Party featuring a DJ, drinks, dancing, and prizes for the night's best costumes. Adult Costume Categories: Best Overall • Most Creative • Funniest • Best Couple • Best Group • Crowd Favorite Come for the candy, stay for the fireworks, and celebrate Halloween all across Waterville Valley. EVENT DETAILS DATE: Saturday, October 31st TIME: 5pm Costume Parade Contest, 6pm Trick-or-Treat, 8pm Halloween Fireworks, 9pm 21+ Loft Costume Party LOCATION: Town Square, Waterville Valley Halloween Firework Show Halloween Firework Show 8:00pm - 8:30pm ABOUT Light up the wicked night with a Halloween Fireworks Show over Corcoran Pond! Enjoy an array of festive lights throughout the sky with music after a night of trick-or-treating, best viewed from Town Square. EVENT DETAILS DATE: Saturday, October 31st TIME: 8:00pm LOCATION: Town Square, Waterville Valley 21+ Halloween Costume Party 21+ Halloween Costume Party 8:00pm - 11:00pm ABOUT Things are getting wicked at The Loft! Throw on your best costume and join us for a 21+ Halloween Costume Party featuring a live DJ, drinks, dancing, prizes, and a night of wicked fun. Come dressed to impress: we’ll be handing out prizes throughout the night for Best Overall, Most Creative, Funniest, Best Couple, Best Group, and Crowd Favorite. Costumes encouraged. Good times required. 21+ only. Must present valid ID. EVENT DETAILS DATE: Saturday, October 31st TIME: 8:00pm, DJ starts at 8:15pm LOCATION: The Loft Entertainment Lounge, Town Square, Waterville Valley	1 Oktoberfest & Ski/Snowboard Sale Oktoberfest & Ski/Snowboard Sale 11:00am - 5:00pm Free Admission. Join the fun at the annual Oktoberfest at Pats Peak with Live Music with The Bavarian Brothers, German Food Fest, Harpoon German Beer Garden and German Beer Stein Sale. There will be Chair Lift Rides and Kids' Activities from 11am to 3pm. The Ski & Snowboard Sale is from 11am to 3pm selling new and used equipment and accessories at great prices! This is also your last chance to purchase your Pats Peak Season Pass at a discount! Don’t miss it!