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!

July 2026

• July 31: Broadway Bound 2: Big Roles, Bigger Dreams presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Weathervane Theatre, Whitefield, NH –  The next chapter of Broadway Bound is here! These performers are all grown up and can’t play the kid roles they once loved, but now they dream of the big roles they hope to play one day. Full of fun Broadway songs, dancing, and acting, this show will make you want to sing, dance, and cheer along! Whether you love performing or just love to dream, this show is all about imagining big and believing anything is possible. | 11:00 AM
• July 31: Balla Kouyate presented by The Colonial Theatre – Bethlehem, NH – As soon as Balla Kouyaté was old enough to sit up, his father placed a mallett in his hand. If their 800-year-old lineage of balafon players were a baobab tree, Balla would be its newest branch. The Kouyaté family are griots from the village of Niagassola on the Mali-Guinea border. In West African culture, griots are more than just eminent musicians — they are storytellers, soothsayers and peacemakers. They transmit their oral history like a long game of telephone across generations. | 8:00 PM

August 2026

• 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 on Friday: Bubbles & Beats at the Bears – Settlers Green North Conway, NH – Hundreds of bubbles fill the air as we boogie to kid-friendly beats at The Bears! Join us on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Courtyard near The Gazebo for this special event for young families. Get it all in before nap time! | Through August 21
• Weekly on Friday: Sunset Concert Series – Theater in the Wood – Join us this summer for the Sunset Concert Series at Theater in the Wood in Intervale, NH! | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. | August 7 – August 28
• Select Weekdays: Polywog Pals at the Living Shores Aquarium – Glen, NH – Children ages 3 – 5 are invited to enjoy a themed story time with an interactive craft to take home (all ages welcome). | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM July 6 – Sept 4.
• August 1, 2: Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors presented by M&D Playhouse – North Conway, NH – When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé, Jonathan Harker, enlist the help of famed female vampire hunter Doctor Jean Van Helsing. Their hunt for the dangerous and sexy Count Dracula abounds with clever wordplay and quick-change antics. Five actors play over a dozen roles in this bloodcurdlingly hilarious send-up of the literary classic that mashes the Bram Stoker novel with Monty Python and Hitchcock. | Showtimes May Vary.
• August 1, 2: Big Day Brewing 24 Hours of Great Glen Trails – Presented by the Mount Washington Auto Road – Gorham, NH – Big Day Brewing 24 Hours of Great Glen, the most beloved and iconic mountain bike race in New England, returns again in 2026. This year, we’re going back to prehistoric times, camping, parties, kids events, live music and bash celebrating the most delicious suds around made by Big Day Brewing.
• August 1, 2, 5, 6, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21: Footloose presented by North Country Center for the Arts at Jean’s Playhouse – Lincoln, NH – When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. | Times May Vary
• August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Murder on the Rails – Conway Scenic Railroad – Conway, NH – A cast of suspicious passengers board the train at the North Conway Station, but one of them won’t survive the trip! | Times & Rates May Vary.
• August 1, 8: Summer Dance Series presented by Believe in Books Literacy Foundation – Intervale, NH – Get ready to dance your heart out under the trees and twinkling lights! Join us for our Summer Dance Series – a joyful mix of rhythms, steps, and social fun every other Saturday all summer long at the Theater in the Wood. | 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• August 1: Live Animal Exhibit at Loon Mountain Resort – Lincoln, NH – Animals with Bad Reputations: Can you think of any animals disliked by people? A Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist will introduce you to live animals with a bad “rep” and help you see the good side of these neighbors. | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• August 1: Tick, tick…BOOM! – Presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Whitefield, NH – Before there was RENT… there was tick, tick… BOOM!, Jonathan Larson’s explosive rock musical. Recently reintroduced to a global audience through the acclaimed Netflix film adaptation starring Andrew Garfield, this semi-autobiographical story follows a promising theatre composer named Jon on the brink of turning 30, navigating love, friendship, and the pressure to create something great before time runs out. | Showtimes May Vary
• August 1: She Loves Me presented by The Barnstormers Theatre – Tamworth, NH – Often hailed as one of the most charming musicals ever written, She Loves Me is a romantic comedy about two feuding coworkers, Georg and Amalia, who bicker at work while unknowingly falling in love as anonymous pen pals. Filled with mistaken identities, heartfelt songs, and joyous second chances, the story is set in a 1930s Budapest parfumerie. | Showtimes May Vary
• August 1: “At the Movies” featuring Sara Heaton, soprano. Presented by North Country Chamber Players – Rocks Estate. Bethlehem, NH – Following her stunning performance last summer of Mahler Symphony No. 4, Ms. Heaton will return to join the Chamber Players for music by legendary composers of film and theater scores. Ennio Morricone’s unforgettable theme from ‘Cinema Paradiso’, Bernard Hermann’s frightening shower scene from Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’, as well as music by Leonard Bernstein and Wolfgang Korngold are just some of the delights and surprises that await. | 4:00 PM.
• August 2, 9, 16, 23: Yoga in the Woods – RiverWalk Resort – North Woodstock, NH – Yoga in the Woods, hosted by Live a Little Fitness, returns to the Gorge this summer! | 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
• August 2, 9, 16, 23: Animal Encounter Series presented by Waterville Valley Resort – Waterville Valley, NH – 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. | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
• August 2: “At the Movies” featuring Sara Heaton, soprano. Presented by North Country Chamber Players – Alumni Hall. Haverhill, NH – Following her stunning performance last summer of Mahler Symphony No. 4, Ms. Heaton will return to join the Chamber Players for music by legendary composers of film and theater scores. Ennio Morricone’s unforgettable theme from ‘Cinema Paradiso’, Bernard Hermann’s frightening shower scene from Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’, as well as music by Leonard Bernstein and Wolfgang Korngold are just some of the delights and surprises that await. | 4:00 PM.
• August 4, 6, 8: RENT – Presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Whitefield, NH – Set against the gritty pulse of New York City’s East Village, RENT is the Pulitzer Prize–winning rock musical that redefined a generation. Jonathan Larson’s electrifying story follows a group of young artists chasing love, identity, and creative freedom amid the AIDS crisis. Bursting with heart, humor, and urgency, RENT celebrates connection and chosen family, powered by unforgettable songs like “Seasons of Love,” “La Vie Bohème,” and “Take Me or Leave Me.” Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, RENT is a revolutionary portrait of love, loss, and hope. | Showtimes May Vary
• August 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 27: Bioblitz: Walks with an Expert – Squam Lakes Natural Science Center – Holderness, NH – Featured topic may vary depending on date of admission. | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• August 4: Lincoln & Woodstock National Night Out – Lincoln, NH – Our National Night Out event is 100% FREE for everyone to attend! We love bringing our community together for an evening of fun, food, activities, and getting to know the amazing people who help make our community so special. | 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• August 4: Campton-Thornton-Waterville Valley 2026 National Night Out – Thornton, NH – A FREE Family night of fun! Join us for National Night Out, a fun-filled evening celebrating community, safety, and togetherness—brought to you in partnership with the towns of Thornton, Waterville Valley, Plymouth, Campton, Holderness and Ashland! | 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• August 4: Community Concert! Presented by North Country Chamber Players – Marc A. Hurzerler M.D. Library Jefferson, NH – Musicians of the North Country Chamber Players will put on an interactive performance. | 6:00 PM.
• August 5, 19: Summer Maple Tours at The Rocks – Bethlehem, NH – Step into the sweet world of maple syrup this summer! Join us for a fun and flavorful guided tour as we follow the journey from tree to table. Stroll along our maple trail to see the sap collection system, explore the maple house and discover how sap is transformed into syrup, and visit our maple museum to uncover the rich history of maple sugaring. Best of all, enjoy a tasting of our famous Rocks Maple syrup paired with a sour pickle—a classic New Hampshire tradition! | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
• August 5: Community Concert! Presented by North Country Chamber Players – Remich Park. Littleton, NH – Musicians of the North Country Chamber Players will put on an interactive performance. (Rain Location: Littleton Library) | 10:00 AM.
• August 5: Broadway Bound 2: Big Roles, Bigger Dreams presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Great North Woods Center for the Arts, Colebrook, NH –  The next chapter of Broadway Bound is here! These performers are all grown up and can’t play the kid roles they once loved, but now they dream of the big roles they hope to play one day. Full of fun Broadway songs, dancing, and acting, this show will make you want to sing, dance, and cheer along! Whether you love performing or just love to dream, this show is all about imagining big and believing anything is possible. | 11:00 AM
• August 5: Night at the Aquarium – Living Shores Aquarium. Glen, NH – Join us for a night at the aquarium like no other! Sip cocktails & mocktails from our mobile bar, enjoy bites from the bistro, and get up close with amazing animals. Drinks, fun, and friends await! | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
• August 6, 7, 8, 9:  Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express presented by The Barnstormers Theatre – Tamworth, NH – Hercule Poirot returns to The Barnstormers stage when a snowdrift stops the luxurious Orient Express in its tracks. By morning, an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment—stabbed behind a door locked from the inside. With the train isolated and a killer in their midst, world-famous detective Hercule Poirot must untangle an international web of secrets and lies. | Showtimes may vary.
• August 6: Broadway Bound 2: Big Roles, Bigger Dreams presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Lisbon Community Field, Lisbon, NH –  The next chapter of Broadway Bound is here! These performers are all grown up and can’t play the kid roles they once loved, but now they dream of the big roles they hope to play one day. Full of fun Broadway songs, dancing, and acting, this show will make you want to sing, dance, and cheer along! Whether you love performing or just love to dream, this show is all about imagining big and believing anything is possible. | 11:00 AM
• August 6: Arts Jubilee Concert Series at Cranmore Mountain Resort – North Conway, NH – Presenting outstanding live performances in New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington Valley since 1983. Talent: CAITLIN CANTY: AMERICANA SINGER/SONGWRITER (Opener: Heather Pierson Trio) | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM 
• August 6: Emanuel Casablanca presented by The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center – Plymouth, NH – Emanuel Casablanca, a native of Brooklyn, New York, emerges as a beacon of authenticity and passion in the realm of blues and blues-rock music. With his upcoming third studio album, “Hollywood Forever,” poised for release on April 11, 2025, Casablanca continues to enthrall audiences with his unparalleled talent and boundless creativity. | 7:30 PM.
• August 7, 14, 21: Off the Rails – A Comedic Scenic Tour – Conway Scenic Railroad, North Conway, NH – Join comedian Rob Barnes for Off the Rails—A Comedic Scenic Tour, a one-of-a-kind rolling comedy show aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad. This hour-long excursion combines line-side scenery, vintage rail travel, and laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy for an unforgettable experience. | 4:00 PM.
• August 7, 15, 16, 20, 22: Xanadu presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Whitefield, NH – From the golden age of romantic comedies and legwarmers comes XANADU, a hilarious ‘80s musical about Kira, a Greek muse, who helps struggling artist Sonny achieve his dream of opening the first roller disco! Forbidden love, jealous sisters, and chaos ensue, all set to your favorite 1980s hits like “Magic,” “Xanadu,” “Evil Woman,” and “All Over the World.” Don’t walk away from this Tony-nominated magical hit! | Showtimes May Vary
• August 7: Community Concert! Presented by North Country Chamber Players – Whitefield Park. Whitefield, NH – Musicians of the North Country Chamber Players will put on an interactive performance. (Rain Location: Littleton Library) | 10:00 AM.
• August 7: Broadway Bound 2: Big Roles, Bigger Dreams presented by the Weathervane Theatre – Weathervane Theatre, Whitefield, NH –  The next chapter of Broadway Bound is here! These performers are all grown up and can’t play the kid roles they once loved, but now they dream of the big roles they hope to play one day. Full of fun Broadway songs, dancing, and acting, this show will make you want to sing, dance, and cheer along! Whether you love performing or just love to dream, this show is all about imagining big and believing anything is possible. | 11:00 AM
• August 7: Touch-A-Truck Event Co-Hosted by the NH State Police – Tanger Outlets, Tilton, NH – Join us for a FREE family event sponsored by Hannaford and supported by the NH State Police!  Climb aboard amazing trucks. Meet specialized law enforcement units. Kids’ activities & more! | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• August 8, 22: 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.
• August 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 22: Hairspray presented by North Country Center for the Arts at Jean’s Playhouse – Lincoln, NH – The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. | Showtimes May Vary
• August 11, 12, 13, 14, 15:  Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express presented by The Barnstormers Theatre – Tamworth, NH – Hercule Poirot returns to The Barnstormers stage when a snowdrift stops the luxurious Orient Express in its tracks. By morning, an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment—stabbed behind a door locked from the inside. With the train isolated and a killer in their midst, world-famous detective Hercule Poirot must untangle an international web of secrets and lies. | Showtimes may vary.
• August 13: Arts Jubilee Concert Series at Cranmore Mountain Resort – North Conway, NH – Presenting outstanding live performances in New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington Valley since 1983. Talent: CHANGES IN LATITUDES: JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE (Opener: Jeremy Holden & Ed Bonello) | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM 
• August 15: Night at the Aquarium – Living Shores Aquarium. Glen, NH – Join us for a night at the aquarium like no other! Sip cocktails & mocktails from our mobile bar, enjoy bites from the bistro, and get up close with amazing animals. Drinks, fun, and friends await! | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
• August 22: Live Animal Exhibit at Loon Mountain Resort – Lincoln, NH – Critter Communities: 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
• August 28: Full Moon Dinner Series at the Omni Mount Washington Resort – Bretton Woods, NH – 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.
• August 29: Live Animal Exhibit at Loon Mountain Resort – Lincoln, NH – Home Sweet Habitat: What do wild animals need to survive? Join a Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist to discover the six things essential to an animal’s survival. | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• August 30: Sunrise Drives & Guided Tours presented by the Mount Washington Auto Road – Gorham, NH – Watch the sunrise from the highest peak in the northeast with two options, let us do the driving with a Guided Tour, or Drive Yourself!

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.
• Select Weekdays: Polywog Pals at the Living Shores Aquarium – Glen, NH – Children ages 3 – 5 are invited to enjoy a themed story time with an interactive craft to take home (all ages welcome). | 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM July 6 – Sept 4.

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 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 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.