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!

September

• 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.
• September 11, 12, 13: Reefer Madness (The Musical) presented by M&D Playhouse – North Conway, NH – Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. This musical is a highly stylized satire that will leave you wanting more. | Showtimes May Vary
• September 11: Come From Away  presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Whitefield, NH – This breathtaking new musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. | Showtimes May Vary.
• September 11: Honor the Summit Guided Tour presented by Mt. Washington Auto Road – Gorham, NH – On September 9-12, 2026, two huge light beams will reach three miles into the sky from the top of Mount Washington, New England’s tallest peak at 6,288 feet. The Honor Summit is a 9/11 25th anniversary tribute honoring veterans, firefighters, and first responders. This will be a guided experience with viewing stops at Cragway corner and the summit. | 7:15 PM.
• September 11, 12: Mount Washington Cog Railway Honor Summit Evening Excursions – Marshfield Station, NH – This year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a day that continues to resonate across generations. This September, two pillars of light will rise from the highest peak in the Northeast as a tribute to the lives lost, the first responders who answered the call, and the veterans whose courage continues to protect our communities. | 7:00 PM.
• September 12, 13: Grandparents Weekend at Story Land – Bring the Grandparents to Story Land FREE September 12 & 13! Guests can bring 1 grandparent along free with each paid admission ticket or Season Pass. Experience generations worth of fun with classic Story Land rides, shows, games, photo ops & more!
• September 12, 13: Peter Pan Goes Wrong  presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Whitefield, NH – The team behind the Tony Award®-winning global hit, The Play That Goes Wrong, unleashes their trademark comic mayhem on the J.M. Barrie classic Peter Pan. | Showtimes May Vary.
• September 12: Live Animal Presentation with Naturalist: New Hampshire Wildlife at the Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves – North Woodstock, NH – Join a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist to meet two live wild animals you might encounter in New Hampshire’s forests, fields, or wetlands, learn about their roles in larger ecosystems, and discover the unique adaptations that help them thrive—perhaps even right in your own backyard. | 10:30 AM.
• September 12: Buzz Beer Fest presented by Mount Washington Cruises – Laconia, NH – Join Greg and the entire Morning Buzz crew for our biggest beer bash of the fall, proudly sponsored by Mitchell’s Fresh Salsa! This fan-favorite festival is back for year three, bringing together great brews, great tunes, and great vibes on the water. | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
• September 12: Chris Knight presented by The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center – Plymouth, NH – After 28 years as a recording artist, singer-songwriter Chris Knight remains boldly empowered to make music that always delivers the unflinching truth. In fact, the man raised in Slaughters, Kentucky uses a simple, direct barometer to regularly check his muse: “If I can’t believe myself, I won’t sing the song.” | 7:30 PM.
• September 13: Fall FEASTival at Santa’s Village – 2026 Fall FEASTival Sundays special event: 10am to 4pm on Sundays 9/13, 9/20, and 9/27.  Feasting on park favorite foods is included in Fall FEASTival admission!  (Please note: ovens, grills, and fryers shut down at 3:30pm.)
• September 15: Much Ado About Nothing  presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Whitefield, NH – Claudio and Hero love each other. Benedick and Beatrice loathe each other—or do they? As the young lovers conspire to play matchmaker for Shakespeare’s finest verbal sparring partners, life gets complicated as they all become mixed up in a series of mishaps, mistakes, and misunderstandings. Bursting with wordplay, music, and mischief, this timeless battle of wits proves that love is anything but simple in this timeless romantic comedy. | Showtimes May Vary.
• September 17, 18, 24, 25, 26: 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.
• September 17, 18, 23, 24, 26, 27: Paperboy  presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Whitefield, NH – Set in 1959 Memphis, this vibrant adaptation of Vince Vawter’s Newbery Award–winning novel follows an 11-year-old boy who struggles with a stutter and unexpectedly finds his voice while covering a friend’s newspaper route. Along the way, a cast of unforgettable characters challenges him to see the world—and himself—differently. Featuring an electrifying score that blends Rockabilly, Memphis blues, and classic Broadway sounds, Paperboy is a heartfelt coming-of-age musical about communication, courage, and discovering the power of self-acceptance. | Showtimes May Vary.
• September 17: Historic Preservation 101 – Canterbury Shaker Village – Canterbury, NH – Join Canterbury Shaker Village’s Executive Director, Erin Hammerstedt, on a special tour of The Village through the lens of historic preservation.  See in-progress projects and learn what it takes to preserve historic buildings. Guests will leave with an understanding of preservation work and its critical role in understanding, and creating a tangible connection to, the past.
• September 17: Raise a Glass: A Celebration Fundraiser at The Colonial Theatre – Bethlehem, NH – Raise a Glass is an evening of merriment to celebrate The Colonial’s programming, mission, and historic preservation efforts. Light refreshments will be served and this annual fundraiser will feature a silent auction, raffles, a private film screening, and plenty more fun!
• September 19, 25: Glock 17  presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Whitefield, NH – Set in El Paso, Texas, Loui grapples with the harsh reality of what it is to be Mexican in 2019 America. On a road to self-discovery through understanding her religious, immigrant dad, she turns to a podcast to anonymously share her thoughts, where she comes face to face with the question “What’s the point of having a voice if you’re gonna be silent in the moments that you know you shouldn’t be?” | Showtimes May Vary.
• September 20: Fall FEASTival at Santa’s Village – 2026 Fall FEASTival Sundays special event: 10am to 4pm on Sundays 9/13, 9/20, and 9/27.  Feasting on park favorite foods is included in Fall FEASTival admission!  (Please note: ovens, grills, and fryers shut down at 3:30pm.)
• September 27: Fall FEASTival at Santa’s Village – 2026 Fall FEASTival Sundays special event: 10am to 4pm on Sundays 9/13, 9/20, and 9/27.  Feasting on park favorite foods is included in Fall FEASTival admission!  (Please note: ovens, grills, and fryers shut down at 3:30pm.)

October

• 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.
• October 1, 2, 3: 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 3: Live Animal Exhibit at Loon Mountain Resort – Lincoln, NH – New Hampshire Wildlife: Join a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist to meet wild animals that you could encounter in our forests, fields, or wetlands in the Granite State. | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• October 3: Paperboy  presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Whitefield, NH – Set in 1959 Memphis, this vibrant adaptation of Vince Vawter’s Newbery Award–winning novel follows an 11-year-old boy who struggles with a stutter and unexpectedly finds his voice while covering a friend’s newspaper route. Along the way, a cast of unforgettable characters challenges him to see the world—and himself—differently. Featuring an electrifying score that blends Rockabilly, Memphis blues, and classic Broadway sounds, Paperboy is a heartfelt coming-of-age musical about communication, courage, and discovering the power of self-acceptance. | Showtimes May Vary.
• October 4, 9: Much Ado About Nothing  presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Whitefield, NH – Claudio and Hero love each other. Benedick and Beatrice loathe each other—or do they? As the young lovers conspire to play matchmaker for Shakespeare’s finest verbal sparring partners, life gets complicated as they all become mixed up in a series of mishaps, mistakes, and misunderstandings. Bursting with wordplay, music, and mischief, this timeless battle of wits proves that love is anything but simple in this timeless romantic comedy. | Showtimes May Vary
• October 8, 9, 10: 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 8: Historic Preservation 101 – Canterbury Shaker Village – Canterbury, NH – Join Canterbury Shaker Village’s Executive Director, Erin Hammerstedt, on a special tour of The Village through the lens of historic preservation.  See in-progress projects and learn what it takes to preserve historic buildings. Guests will leave with an understanding of preservation work and its critical role in understanding, and creating a tangible connection to, the past.
• October 10: Nostalgia Night at Story Land – Glen, NH – Nostalgia Night guests relive their younger years in the Land Where Fantasy Lives! Jump on the rides you loved as a kid, then visit Cinderella in her castle and get your photo taken, just like the old days! | 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
• October 15, 16, 17: 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 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.