best-kept secret in Waterville Valley? It’s not the powder stashes on Preston’s Path or the Bloody Marys at the Schwendi Hütte—it’s summer. Golden days stretch long and full of possibility. Summer means slow, joyful living that leaves a mark on your memory and returns with every warm breeze and the scent of toasted pine needles.
They say winter built up this town, but summer is its soul. And we think it’s time that secret got out. The Waterville Valley Resort Association—a collective of local businesses dedicated to celebrating and strengthening this community—is on a mission to bring new energy, vibrancy, and fun to the season we’ve quietly loved all along.
From June 26 to September 6, this event series brings a little extra sparkle to summer in the Valley.
Here’s what we’ve got in store for you:
- Woodland Fairy House Building Thursdays, 10AM–12PM | $5 or Free with Freedom Pass The Rey Center Community Garden
- Tie-Dye by the Pond Thursdays, 1–3PM | $15 or Free with Freedom Pass Location TBD
- Cornhole Tournament Fridays, 3PM | $5 or Free with Freedom Pass Compete for a $50 local gift card and ultimate bragging rights. Location TBD
- Photo Booth Fridays, 4–8PM | FREE! Town Square
- Mechanical Bull Fridays, 4–8PM | FREE! Town Square
- S’mores by the Beach Fridays, 5–7PM | Free S’mores Supplies for Freedom Pass Holders OR purchase supplies at Jugtown Corcoran Pond Beach
- Balloon Animals Saturdays, 10:30AM–2:30PM | FREE! Town Square
- Face Painting Saturdays, 2–6PM | FREE! Town Square
Thanks to the generosity of our member businesses, some of these events are free for all to enjoy. More intricate, hands-on activities—like tie-dye, the cornhole tournament, and fairy house building—are free for lodging guests through the Freedom Pass. Locals and other visitors are warmly invited to join with a small participation fee, payable via PayPal, Venmo, or Eventbrite. Every dollar is reinvested back into the community through the shared mission of the Waterville Valley Resort Association.
More info here