HAUNTED HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

COSTUME CONTEST | TSQ TRUNK OR TREAT | VALLEY TRICK OR TREAT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH

COSTUME CONTEST & PARTY | 3:45PM

Go all out this year! Dress up in your Halloween best and walk the stage at the infamous Waterville Valley Recreation Department Halloween Costume Contest! WVRD judges will present awards to multiple age groups in a number of categories like: Scariest Costume, Best Duo Costume, Funniest Costume, Most Original - and more! Parents, there is an age group for you too! Advance registration required (Members: Free, Guests: $5). 

All participants will receive a treat bag with registration and a map of participating locations for trick or treating!

Ages Groups: 8 & Under, 9 - 14, 15+

Contest Categories: Most Original Costume, Cutest Costume, Scariest Costume, Funniest Costume, Best Duo Costume, Best Showmanship, Most Creative Costume

TOWN SQUARE TRUNK OR TREAT | 5:00PM

Stir up some spooktacular fun in Town Square for the annual Trunk or Treat, hosted by Waterville Valley Resort!

Looking for participants - email marketing@waterville.com to pre-register your vehicle!

TRICK OR TREAT IN WATERVILLE VALLEY | 5:00PM

Show off your costumes by Trick or Treating throughout Waterville Valley! Reflective bags and maps or Trick or Treat Locations are available to the participants of the WVRD Costume Contest.

Looking for participants and candy donations - email sjones@watervillevalleynh.gov or call 603-236-4695 to pre-register your home or business!

SCHWENDI FEST

NOT YOUR AVERAGE OKTOBERFEST

Waterville's 2nd Annual Schwendi Fest is taking place on October 13th! This mountain-top extravaganza celebrates the stunning foliage season while looking ahead to ski season! Enjoy a scenic chairlift ride up Tecumseh Express and treat yourself to a Schwendi Hutte BBQ, and drinks. There will be plenty of family-friendly games and activities -water balloon launches, treasure hunts, musical chairs, and more! We'll be firing up the Schwendi Hutte BBQ, grilling burgers, hot dogs, and bratwursts! Hot apple cider (spiked and unspiked), beer, and wine will be available for purchase. If you're staying in the valley, you can hop on the resort trolley and ride it up to the ski resort!

Wear a cozy sweater, sip on some hot apple cider, bring the kids to paint pumpkins, and take in mountainous foliage views, all from 3,600’ elevation. Whether you’re looking to leaf-peep, enjoy quality family time, or simply sit on the Schwendi Hutte deck and crack open a cold one - there’s no better place to spend your long weekend!

ATTENDEE INFORMATION

** A valid photo I.D. will be required to pickup your Schwendi Fest tickets. **

SKIP THE LINES - PICK UP YOUR SCHWENDI FEST TICKETS AHEAD OF TIME!
Skip the lines and pick up your ticket ahead of time! Stop by the Waterville Valley Resort Welcome Center and pick up your Schwendi Fest tickets! Tickets will be available for pickup Friday (10/4) - Saturday (10/12) at the Welcome Center. Beginning Sunday (10/13), tickets will ONLY be available for pickup at the Ski Resort Ticket Window. Once you pick up your tickets from the Welcome Center, you can head straight to the lift on Sunday!

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 liscene, 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.

DATE: October 13th, 2024

TIME: 12pm-5pm (food & drink service ends at 4pm, last chair at 4:45pm)

FIREWORKS IN TOWN SQUARE

SPONSORED BY THE WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT ASSOCIATION

Watch the sky come to life with friends and family, sip on a libation, and enjoy the dazzling array of fireworks over Corcoran Pond. Show starts at 8PM sharp.

25TH ANNUAL CHILI CHALLENGE

TOWN SQUARE, WATERVILLE VALLEY

Waterville Valley restaurants compete in Town Square for the title of the best chili in the Valley! With your admission fee, you’ll get to sample of every restaurant’s chili and cast your vote to a chili ballot.

FEE: $7.50 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.

Along side the chili will be the 12th Annual Rally in the Valley all vehicle show, presented by the East Coast Camaro Club. Awards, and 50/50 raffle. $20 donation; proceeds to benefit a charity. Registration at gate. Rain or shine.

Live entertainment will be at the Gazebo stage in Town Square from 12-3pm.

Come out enjoy good food, good music and, sweet cars!

EVENT SCHEDULE

12pm - Chili Challenge Kicks Off

2pm - Chili Ballots Close

2:15pm - Chili Winner Announced

12-3pm - Live Entertainment on the Gazebo Stage in Town Square

12TH ANNUAL RALLY IN THE VALLEY CAR SHOW

TOWN SQUARE, WATERVILLE VALLEY
PRESENTED BY EAST COAST CAMARO CLUB

The 12th Annual Rally in the Valley all vehicle show, presented by the East Coast Camaro Club, is coming back to Waterville Valley! Trophies, Awards, 50/50 raffles, food, music, shopping, fall foliage, and much more! Donations of $20 per show vehicle; proceeds to benefit Tufts Medicine Care at Home (formerly MVH and Home Health Foundation). Registration at gate. Rain or shine. Alongside the car show is our annual Chili Challenge happening from 12pm - 2pm!

Live entertainment will be at the Gazebo stage in Town Square from 12-3pm.

Come out enjoy good food, good music, and sweet cars!

EVENT SCHEDULE

9am - 12th Annual Rally in the Valley Car Show Opens to the Public

12pm - Chili Challenge Kicks Off

3pm - Trophies, Awards, & Winners

12-3pm - Live Entertainment on the Gazebo Stage in Town Square

NEW HAMPSHIRE’S RUN FOR THE FALLEN

WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH

The 2024 Run for the Fallen NH is  Saturday, September 21st, in Waterville Valley. The opening ceremony will take place in the Field of Honor in Town Square. The 4-mile loop run/walk route will honor New Hampshire's Fallen Heroes. The following roads will be affected: Village Road, Valley Road, Boulder Path Road, West Branch Road, Tripoli Road.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a race. All are welcome to walk, run, stroll, meander or just hang out along the loop honoring New Hampshire's Fallen Heroes (4 miles is NOT required). There is no charge to participate, although Run for the Fallen NH, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, appreciates donations. This is NOT a race. We finish together, in gratitude.

RUN DAY SCHEDULE
8:00 am Registration opens for Gold Star Families and Runners and Walkers
9:00 am Opening Ceremony
9:45 am Gold Star Families and Hero Buddies depart to stand next to their Fallen Hero posters along the run route.
10:00 am Run/Walk Begins
11:30 am Run/Walk Ends.
12:00 pm Lunch provided for Gold Star Families at the Waterville Conference Center.

Go all out this year! Dress up in your Halloween best and walk the stage at the infamous Waterville Valley Recreation Department Halloween Costume Contest! WVRD judges will present awards to multiple age groups in a number of categories like: Scariest Costume, Best Duo Costume, Funniest Costume, Most Original - and more! Parents, there is an age group for you too! Advanced registration required. 

Saturday, October 28, 2023
3:45pm - Event Start
4:15pm - Costume Contest

Ages Groups: 7 & Under, 8 - 14, 15+

Contest Categories:
Most Original Costume
Cutest Costume
Scariest Costume
Funniest Costume
Best Duo Costume
Best Showmanship
Most Creative Costume

All participants will receive a treat bag with registration and a map of participating lodges for trick or treating!

REGISTRATION in advance REQUIRED.
Register for the Costume Contest HERE
Register your car to participate as a stop in the Trunk or Treat by emailing marketing@waterville.com

DARK SKY STARGAZING

HOSTED BY THE REY CULTURAL CENTER

The Rey Cultural Center offers beginner-friendly monthly Stargazing events. After dark, locals, visitors, and a visiting NH Astronomical volunteer meet to explore a variety of astronomical topics and have a look at what’s viewable from Waterville Valley. Topics depend on the visiting NH Astronomical volunteer and current sky events and range from celestial targets, carbon stars, current NASA missions, Deep Sky Objects, observing techniques, observatory construction and use, Dark Matter, Historical Astronomy and much more! In addition to Monthly Dark Sky Stargazing, keep an eye out for special programs on current astronomical events!

FREE EVENT!
MEET OUTSIDE THE CURIOUS GEORGE COTTAGE.

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 every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.

LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE

Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort

1PM-4PM | DIVERSITY DUO

SCHWENDI FEST

NOT YOUR AVERAGE OKTOBERFEST

Waterville's first-ever Schwendi Fest is taking place on October 8th! This mountain-top extravaganza celebrates the stunning foliage season while looking ahead to ski season! Enjoy a scenic chairlift ride up Tecumseh Express and treat yourself to a Schwendi Hutte BBQ, and drinks. There will be plenty of family-friendly games and activities - tie-dye, pumpkin bowling, and more! We'll be firing up the Schwendi Hutte BBQ, grilling burgers, hot dogs, and bratwursts! Hot apple cider (spiked and unspiked), beer, and wine will be available for purchase. If you're staying in the valley, you can hop on the resort trolley and ride it up to the ski resort!

TICKETS: $25 and include a scenic chairlift ride up & down Tecumseh Express, plus complimentary food! Purchase online in advance.
Kids under 5 - FREE!

DATE: October 8th, 2023

TIME: 11am-4pm (food service ends at 3pm)

2023 SKI & SNOWBOARD SWAP

HOSTED BY WVBBTS SNOWSPORTS CLUB

LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE

Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort

12PM-3PM | HENRY LALIBERTE BAND
4PM-7PM | 603’S DUO

LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE

Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort

12PM-3PM | HENRY LALIBERTE BAND
4PM-7PM | 603’S DUO

2023 SKI & SNOWBOARD SWAP

HOSTED BY WVBBTS SNOWSPORTS CLUB

Catch the Church Chair with us on Snow’s Mountain for a mountain-top non-denominational church service!

Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service.

The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.

Waterville Valley restaurants compete in Town Square for the title of the best chili in the Valley! With your admission fee, you’ll get to sample of every restaurant’s chili and cast your vote to a chili ballot.

FEE: $7.50 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.

Along side the chili will be the 11th Annual Ralley in the Valley all vehicle show, presented by the East Coast Camaro Club. Awards, and 50/50 raffle. $15 donation; proceeds to benefit a charity. Registration at gate. Rain or shine.

Live entertainment will be at the Gazebo stage in Town Square from 12-3pm.

Come out enjoy good food, good music and, sweet cars!

Event Schedule

12pm - Chili Challenge Kicks Off

2pm - Chili Challenge Ends

12-3pm - Live Entertainment on the Gazebo Stage in Town Square

LIVE MUSIC IN TOWN SQUARE

Swing by Town Square to listen to some warm season tunes coming from the Town Square Gazebo. Enjoy music from the beach, courtyard, or while boating on Corcoran Pond! Presented by Waterville Valley Resort

12PM-3PM | Dave Ayotte Trio

The 2023 Run for the Fallen NH is  Saturday, September 23rd, in Waterville Valley. The opening ceremony will take place in the Field of Honor in Town Square. The 4-mile loop run/walk route will honor New Hampshire's Fallen Heroes. The following roads will be affected: Village Road, Valley Road, Boulder Path Road, West Branch Road, Tripoli Road.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a race. All are welcome to walk, run, stroll, meander or just hang out along the loop honoring New Hampshire's Fallen Heroes (4 miles is NOT required). There is no charge to participate, although Run for the Fallen NH, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, appreciates donations. This is NOT a race. We finish together, in gratitude.

RUN DAY SCHEDULE
8:00 am Registration opens for Gold Star Families and Runners and Walkers
9:00 am Opening Ceremony
9:45 am Gold Star Families and Hero Buddies depart to stand next to their Fallen Hero posters along the run route.
10:00 am Run/Walk Begins
11:30 am Run/Walk Ends.
12:00 pm Lunch provided for Gold Star Families at the Waterville Conference Center.

While there will be an option for same-day registration, we are hoping to get everyone pre-registered online so that on Saturday runners and walkers will just have to check in, eliminating lines and wait times.

Go all out this year! Dress up in your Halloween best and walk the stage at the infamous Waterville Valley Recreation Department Halloween Costume Contest! WVRD judges will present awards to multiple age groups in a number of categories like: Scariest Costume, Best Duo Costume, Funniest Costume, Most Original - and more! Parents, there is an age group for you too! Advanced registration required. 

Saturday, October 29, 2022
3:45pm - Event Start
4:15pm - Costume Contest

Ages Groups: 7 & Under, 8 - 14, 15+

Contest Categories:
Most Original Costume
Cutest Costume
Scariest Costume
Funniest Costume
Best Duo Costume
Best Showmanship
Most Creative Costume

All participants will receive a treat bag with registration and a map of participating lodges for trick or treating!

REGISTRATION in advance REQUIRED.
Register for the Costume Contest HERE
Register for the Trunk or Treat by emailing marketing@waterville.com

The Rey Cultural Center offers beginner-friendly monthly Stargazing events. After dark, locals, visitors, and a visiting NH Astronomical volunteer meet to explore a variety of astronomical topics and have a look at what’s viewable from Waterville Valley. Topics depend on the visiting NH Astronomical volunteer and current sky events and range from celestial targets, carbon stars, current NASA missions, Deep Sky Objects, observing techniques, observatory construction and use, Dark Matter, Historical Astronomy and much more! In addition to Monthly Dark Sky Stargazing, keep an eye out for special programs on current astronomical events!

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 every Sunday (and select Mondays) this summer, beginning at 10am under the tent.

Lace up your running shoes so you can dash under the brilliantly colored leaves for 1 mile or 5k on the road, or take a few extra moments to enjoy the scenery by tackling the off road 10 mile trail race. Preregistration recommended.

Age: All Ages

Cost: $15-$65

Time: 9am

Date: 10/9

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
603’S DUO | 1PM-4PM

Waterville Valley restaurants compete in Town Square for the title of the best chili in the Valley! With your admission fee, you’ll get to sample of every restaurant’s chili and cast your vote to a chili ballot.

FEE: $7.50 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.

Along side the chili will be the 22nd Annual Ralley in the Valley all vehicle show, presented by the East Coast Camaro Club. Awards, and 50/50 raffle. $15 donation; proceeds to benefit a charity. Registration at gate. Rain or shine.

Live entertainment will be at the Gazebo stage in Town Square from 12-3pm.

Come out enjoy good food, good music and, sweet cars!

Event Schedule

12pm - Chili challenge kicks off

12-3pm - Live Entertainment on the Gazebo Stage in Town Square

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
UNCLE STEVE BAND | 12PM-3PM

Along side the Chili Challenge will be the 22nd Annual Ralley in the Valley all vehicle show, presented by the East Coast Camaro Club. Awards, and 50/50 raffle. $10 donation; proceeds to benefit a charity. Registration at gate. Rain or shine.

Live entertainment will be at the Gazebo stage in Town Square from 12-3pm.

Come out enjoy good food, good music and, sweet cars!

Event Schedule

12pm - Chili challenge kicks off

12-3pm - Live Entertainment on the Gazebo Stage in Town Square

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
UNCLE STEVE BAND | 12PM-3PM

The 2022 Run for the Fallen NH is this Saturday, September 24th, in Waterville Valley. The opening ceremony will take place in the Field of Honor in Town Square. The 4-mile loop run/walk route will honor New Hampshire's Fallen Heroes. The following roads will be affected: Village Road, Valley Road, Boulder Path Road, West Branch Road, Tripoli Road.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a race. All are welcome to walk, run, stroll, meander or just hang out along the loop honoring New Hampshire's Fallen Heroes (4 miles is NOT required). There is no charge to participate, although Run for the Fallen NH, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, appreciates donations. This is NOT a race. We finish together, in gratitude.

Schedule:

Run Day Schedule:
8:00 AM: Registration Opens
9:30 AM: Opening Ceremony
9:45 AM: Gold Star Families and Hero Buddies
depart to stand next to their Fallen Heroes posters along the Run route
10:00 AM: Run begins
11:30 AM: Run ends; runners and walkers depart
12:00 PM: Lunch provided for Gold Star Family Members

While there will be an option for same-day registration, we are hoping to get everyone pre-registered online so that on Saturday runners and walkers will just have to check in, eliminating lines and wait times.

Learn about the history of the Valley on our weekly trolley tours. Every Sunday tours will leave at 10am and 2pm from the Town Square trolley stop throughout the summer!

Historical Trolley Tours are free, no reservations required!

Tour Times: 10-11am | 2-3pm

Hosted by the Waterville Valley Historical Society