Events

The White Mountains are host to many events all year round. There are far too many for us to list them all, so we will try to highlight some of the largest ones on this page – but for a more detailed list, these websites are a great resource:

• White Mountains Attractions Events Page
• VisitMWV Events Page
• AMC Highland Center Events Page

Here are some attention-worthy ones!

October

• Daily: Return of the Pumpkin People – Jackson, NH – This premier event is celebrating its 41st year! With a month-long celebration including “All Things Pumpkin Tours”, Open Houses highlighting Pumpkin Displays, “Where’s Jackson? Scavenger Hunts and so much more!
• Weekly: Live Music at the Woodstock Inn Brewery. | Dates and Times May Vary.
• Weekly on Tuesday: Karaoke at the Woodstock Inn Brewery. | 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
• Weekly Thursday – Saturday: “BOO!” A Family-friendly Haunting of Remick Museum & Farm – A Month of Seasonal History, October “Hauntings,” Spellbinding Activities and Halloween Fun | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25: Happy Hauntings at Story Land – Glen, NH – At Happy Hauntings, you’ll experience classic Halloween activities like Trick-or-Treating & pumpkin painting, plus all the unique fun of a day at Story Land with rides, shows, Fairytale Characters galore – plus daily activities like bubble dance parties!
• October 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31: Ghost Light Haunted Attraction at Jean’s Playhouse – Lincoln, NH – Ghost Light is what happens when a haunted house meets interactive theatre. Each tour takes small groups through the entire building and even back yard, which have all been furnished with theatrical lighting, sets, special effects, and scary creatures to create a haunted house walk-through experience, but with a touch of immersive theatre magic!
• October 10, 11, 17, 24: Holly Jolly Halloween at Santa’s Village – Jefferson, NH – Halloween flavor is added to our focus on Christmas, with trick-or-treating at several shops around the park included in admission, and both Christmas carols and Halloween music filling the air.  Custom oversized Halloween ornaments complement the Christmas decor, and guests are welcome to wear Halloween costumes, or Christmas attire, or dress for a regular day at the park.  Santa is here to greet guests in his home, and his reindeer are here to see visitors at the Reindeer Rendezvous barn.  Most of our rides, food shops, and gift shops are open during Holly Jolly Halloween dates. | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• October 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 24: Graveyard History Walking Tours at Castle in the Clouds – Moultonboro, NH – Join us on a walk around the property formerly known as Ossipee Park to view the remnants of cemeteries and cellar holes of the early residents! You’ll learn about the lives and funerary traditions of the families who lived here. | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• October 22, 23, 24: Haunted Winnipesaukee presented by Mount Washington Cruises – Laconia, NH – This fall, step aboard the newly refurbished Winnipesaukee Belle for Haunted Winnipesaukee—a 90-minute evening cruise through the darkest, most unhinged history of New Hampshire’s largest lake.
• October 24, 25: Halloween Express presented by Conway Scenic Railroad – North Conway, NH – This is one-hour, fun, kid-friendly, not-too-spooky Halloween party on the rails! Enjoy a seasonal-themed journey aboard vintage railcars, featuring favorite Halloween characters, treats, and plenty of not-too-scary spooky fun.
• October 24: Autumn Festival on Main Street. North Woodstock, NH – Touch a Truck Event, Kids Activities, Harvest Craft Market at Inn 32, Pumpkin Carving at Woodstock Inn & Brewery, Scarecrow Contest & MORE!
• October 24: Halloween Hoots at Tin Mountain Conservation Center – Albany, NH – Back by popular demand! This celebration of nocturnal nature is fun for the whole family. Sign up for a time slot and travel the festive trail with a Tin Mountain guide, visiting stops along the way and culminating with cider and sweet treats around the campfire. Stations will entertain and educate participants. There is no scary or spooky content included in the skits and the path will be illuminated with beautifully carved pumpkins to light the path for those who may be uncomfortable in the dark.
• October 24: Halloween Masquerade Ball presented by Mount Washington Cruises – Laconia, NH – Have a fiendishly good time on the Halloween Masquerade Ball, the final cruise of the season.
• October 24: Howl-O-Ween at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center – Holderness, NH – Celebrate Halloween with a wild twist at Howl-O-Ween! Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes and will receive a bag of Halloween treats to take home after their visit. It’s a fun-filled day of nature, wildlife, and Halloween magic for the whole family! | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• October 24: Halloween Town at Purity Spring Resort – East Madison, NH – Halloween Town is an annual tradition at Tohkomeupog, located footsteps from Purity Spring Resort. It is a one-of-a-kind trick-or-treat experience that transforms the camp’s wooded grounds into a fantastical neighborhood of themed haunted cabins — a reminder of the classic, walkable Halloween that many of us remember from childhood. Best of all, every dollar raised supports The Laura Foundation for Autism & Epilepsy. Halloween Town is free to enter, family-friendly, and rain or shine. | 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• October 24: Tarot Card Reading Sessions with Marina Biggio – Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm. Tamworth, NH – Step into a quiet space of reflection, intention, and discovery with Marina Biggio. Through an intuitive Tarot card reading, Marina offers personalized insights designed to help you gain clarity, set meaningful intentions, and connect with your inner guidance. | 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
• October 24: Halloween Costume Party and Trick or Treating – Waterville Valley, NH – Halloween Party, Costume Contest, Trick or Treating! | 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM.
• October 24: Ham & Bean Supper – Dalton, NH – The Friends of Dalton Town Hall will hold their “Famous” Ham & Bean Dinner on Saturday, October 24. Ham, Home baked beans, Coleslaw, Rolls, Brown Bread, Homemade deserts, Apple Crisp. $12/Adult, $5 kids under 12. | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• October 25: Beer Walk at Owl’s Nest Resort – Thornton, NH – Celebrate fall in the White Mountains at Beer Walk 2026, Owl’s Nest Resort’s 5th annual craft beverage tasting event. Spend the afternoon at the Sunset Pavilion sampling a variety of beer, cider, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic offerings from participating vendors while enjoying gourmet food, smoked BBQ, live music, games, and beautiful mountain views. Gather your friends, discover new favorites, and join in the fun with the Sam Adams Stein Hoisting Competition. Whether you’re coming for the tastings or simply looking for a memorable fall afternoon, Beer Walk brings together great drinks, food, entertainment, and the best of the season at Owl’s Nest Resort. | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• October 26: Full Moon Dinner Series presented by Omni Mount Washington Resort – 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. | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
• October 28: Kahuna Laguna Trunk or Treat – North Conway, NH – Come join us for a night of goblins and pools at the Kahuna Lagunas 3rd annual Trunk or Treat. Scare your way to the top of one of our water slides and scream your way down. $20 Park passes from 3pm-Close. | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• October 29: Tanger Outlets Trick or Treat – Tilton, NH – Calling all ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses! Join us at Tanger on October 29 from 4 PM to 6 PM for an afternoon of Trick-or-Treating presented by breezeline. Bring the family, show off your costume, and fill your bag with sweet treats from participating retailers and restaurants! | 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
• October 30, 31: Halloweekend at the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa – Bretton Woods, NH – 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.
• October 30, 31: Halloween Wagon Rides at the Mount Washington Resort & Spa – Bretton Woods, NH – Hop on for a Halloween wagon ride filled with festive fun, spooky sights, and seasonal surprises around every turn. Wagons fit multiple families, up to 14 people per ride.
• October 30: Spooky Scary Halloween Dinner at The Wayside Inn – Bethlehem, NH – 4 Course Curated Menu paired with local ghost stories told by the Littleton Historical Society | 6:00 PM.
• October 30: Trunk or Treat Bash at Cranmore Mountain Resort – North Conway, NH – Join us for the 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat at Cranmore! | 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• October 31: Gathering of the Jack O’Lanterns – Main Street. Littleton, NH – The Gathering of the Jack O’Lanterns features a bonfire, haunted riverwalk, and fun happening all day for the whole family.
• October 31: Mt. Ministry Trunk or Treat – Lincoln, NH – At the Penguin Ski Club. Open for as long as trick or treating is happening on Maple Street. | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• October 31: Halloween Spooktacular – Waterville Valley Resort. Waterville Valley, NH – 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. | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
• October 31: Halloween at The Loading Dock with Haunting Titans & Way of the Headband – Littleton, NH – Costume party & show! Rock, alternative indie psych-rock, dramatics, characters great and small. | 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
• October 31: Halloween Party at the Woodstock Inn Brewery – North Woodstock, NH – We’re having a Halloween Party and you’re invited! DJ, dancing, costume contests, beer & boo-zy cocktails — the works! | 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
• October 31: Spirits After Dark – Halloween Bash at The Cave presented by the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa – Bretton Woods, NH – Get ready for our annual Halloween Costume Party at The Cave at Mount Washington Resort & Spa. Experience The Cave like never before as it transforms into a haunting Halloween hotspot for one unforgettable night. Show off your creativity and bring your A game for our costume contest, where you can compete for the Grand Prize. Dance the night away as DJ Kev spins the biggest Halloween hits, and enjoy a full bar featuring specialty Halloween themed cocktails. Plus, take part in festive games and other spooky surprises throughout the evening. | 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

November

• Weekly: Live Music at the Woodstock Inn Brewery. | Dates and Times May Vary.
• Weekly on Tuesday: Karaoke at the Woodstock Inn Brewery. | 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
• November 1: Halloween Wagon Rides at the Mount Washington Resort & Spa – Bretton Woods, NH – Hop on for a Halloween wagon ride filled with festive fun, spooky sights, and seasonal surprises around every turn. Wagons fit multiple families, up to 14 people per ride.
• November 1: New Hampshire Day at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center – Holderness, NH – Calling all New Hampshire residents! New Hampshire residents receive special $10 trail admission (regular rates: $30/adults, $28/seniors, $24/youth), offering an accessible opportunity to explore the natural world close to home. | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.