Waterville Valley Resort is celebrating the 250th Birthday with an ultimate weekend packed with community events, including fireworks, parades, family activities, and mountain adventures.
The celebration features two nights of fireworks: the 4th of July Boom Boom Show on Saturday and the Pyrotecnico display on Sunday night. Additional events include the 4th of July Parade, Family Carnival, Stars, Stripes, & Neon Lights, and guided hikes, live music, and crafts throughout the weekend.
The resort also offers ongoing summer activities, including guided hikes, live music, family adventures, and campfires, many of which are included with the Freedom Pass for overnight guests.
In addition to the festivities, Waterville Valley is hosting a public information meeting regarding the proposed Gondola & Green Peak Expansion Project. This meeting will be held on Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM at the Waterville Valley Conference Center, and will be live-streamed on the Waterville Valley Resort YouTube channel.
Y’all, summer is officially here, and starting this Saturday, June 20, Waterville Valley comes alive with a full lineup of weekly activities, family adventures, live entertainment, and mountain memories waiting to be made!
Looking for something to do? We have a guide for the perfect summer week in the Valley. Activities include Crafting Workshops on Wednesday, Guided Cascades Waterfall Hikes, Movie Nights, Arcade Fun, Dart Night on Thursday, building Fairy Houses and S’mores & Campfire Night on Friday, a Guided Pup Hike and Nature Adventure on Saturday, and Animal Encounters during the Animal Encounter Series on Sunday.
The weekly programming also includes daily scavenger hunts, flower & leaf collecting adventures, lawn games in Town Square, live music, shopping, dining, and much more. Many activities are free or discounted with the Freedom Pass when you stay in Waterville Valley, making it easier than ever to turn a weekend getaway into a full week of adventure.
The days are getting longer, the temperatures are climbing, and the White Mountains have officially traded their spring buds for a full canopy of green. Summer is making its way to Waterville Valley, and with it comes the return of the events that have become Valley traditions year after year.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a family vacation, or just looking for an excuse to spend more time in the mountains, now is the perfect time to start filling in your calendar. From parades and fireworks to chocolate festivals, sailboats, art fairs, trail running, and mountain adventures, here’s a look at some of the classic events returning to Waterville Valley this year, plus a few extras to spice things up.
