Calendar of Events in Mt Washington Valley

Seek The Peak Hike-a-thon for Mount Washington Observatory

Welcome to The Nation's Premier Hiking Event - Join us and Seek the Peak on July 20, 2019
As the largest annual fundraiser of the nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory, Seek the Peak welcomes hikers of all ages and abilities to Mount Washington and its neighboring peaks and places of interest in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire.

We invite you to participate and to Seek YOUR Peak…While many hikers will choose the challenge of summiting Mount Washington, others will opt for alternative mountain treks, or may even prefer a short “nature hike”. Some may just want to support the Observatory as “virtual hikers,” or simply join for the weekend festivities…

Ultimately the weekend is an incredible gathering of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts who have come together to Seek their Peaks in support of Mount Washington Observatory.
In addition to getting outside and exploring White Mountain trails, the weekend includes:
• Kick-Off Party and Registration at the Weather Discovery Center
• Observatory Weather Station tours on the summit of Mount Washington
• An Expo featuring premier sponsors Eastern Mountain Sports, Oboz & Mt. Washington Auto Rd. along with several other vendors showcasing and giving away product samples
• The famous After Party including a massive gear giveaway and Hart's Turkey dinner
• All while supporting the non-profit Mount Washington Observatory with pledges which in turn will earn you prizes!

Registrants are asked to raise a minimum of $200 as part of their participation; in turn they are awarded with fabulous prizes and more! Be one of the first 500 to raise $200 and earn a Seek the Peak Eastern Mountain Sports backpack and exclusive Seek the Peak T-shirt.

Seek The Peak Expo & After Party

The Mt. Washington Auto Road hosts the Seek the Peak after-party and expo at the base starting at 2pm. Seek the Peak is the largest annual fundraiser for the non-profit Mount Washington Observatory. 

Enjoy vendor booths, live music, a cash bar and the famous all-you-can-eat feast by New Hampshire’s Hart’s Turkey Farm. All Seek the Peak hikers, friends, families and members of the general public are invited to attend.

Seek the Peak participants who meet the $200 fundraising minimum automatically receive free admission! All others may purchase a ticket to join in.

FAMILY ADVENTURE: LODGE TO HUT

This program offers a perfect introduction to hut hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. After orientation activities and a night's sleep at Highland Lodge in Crawford Notch, we'll begin our adventure with a moderate hike in Crawford Notch. During the afternoon we'll learn and hone our map reading and compass skills, and practice on our orienteering course. On day three we'll make our way to Lonesome Lake Hut, one of the most accessible huts for families and kids. Depending on arrival times at the hut we'll explore the area, including Lonesome Lake right at the hut, or possible hikes out Kinsman Pond or nearby summits.

LODGE TO HUT: WOMEN'S HIKE TO MADISON SPRINGS HUT

Join AMC on this exclusive women-only excursion into the wild- female hikers, female guides. These trips offer the spirit of adventure in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere! 

Food Truck Festival

12 - 5 PM
7 Food Trucks
Family Friendly
Live Music
Games, Fun and More!

Details to come

Family Adventure: Wee Wanderers

AMC offers the perfect 3-day program for you and your little ones to explore the outdoors! Designed for families with 3-5 year old kids, Wee Wanderers Family Explorations will tap into and encourage the natural curiosity of young children as we explore the natural world around Cardigan Lodge. At a quiet, roadside location amid a beautiful, AMC-owned, 1,200-acre reservation, Cardigan is the ideal place for families to connect with the outdoors and each other. Our experienced guides will lead fun activities while balancing the needs for activity and rest. Pond discovery, nature trail exploration, and a visit to the nearby Squam Lakes Science Center will help introduce kids to the animals and other inhabitants of the Lakes region. Outdoor sessions involve walking less than a mile on uneven terrain for pond discovery and nature trail exploration. Indoor sessions include stories and craft time.

Children's Summer Theater Series

The 39 Steps

Performances at 7:30pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 3:30pm Sunday
Special performace on Thursday July 4 at 6:30pm see website for details
The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow and John Buchan; Directed by Ken Martin
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance!

Circus Train

Take our train to Conway, where you will enjoy an old-fashioned circus

Black Cat Road

July 20, 7pm

Black Cat Road is a group of five musically inclined people, each dorky but adorable in their own special way. They tell corny jokes in between playing classic and original songs described as funky, soulful, emotional blues & roots music. Overall these musicians make the room ROCK!

REVIEW FROM JOS VERHAGEN www.bluesmagazine.nl

If you believe in black cats, walk under ladders, or stronger, Voodoo, then you’re good at Black Cat Road. This American company brings swamp rock & blues, funk, soulful, emotional, rootsy, raw as they say. And after listening to this cd I can confirm this, it’s funky it’s rootsy, it’s sixties. One take no dubs, that’s how it sounds.

Black Cat Road consists of Steve Bailey on guitar and vocals, Jessie Mae Hines, vocals and percussion, Kate Seavey, on bass and vocals, Don Reed on keys and percussion, Chris Hartogh on drums

Check out their CD Crow Stew a nice arrival, Jessie Mae Hines sings raw here, her voice has something mystical something compelling. Mystical and compelling is also Faith And Ammunition, rootsy beginnings, mysterious text about a (her) grandmother, subtle accordion work, beautiful bass solo.

Black Coat Road really comes into its own in the slower songs such as the subdued Rock Salt And Nails. It starts with only the vocals of Jessie Mae Hines, supported by an organ, the subtle guitar and then the transition to a slow dark solo. In the intriguing Coal Mine, Jessie Mae sounds like she has just crawled out of the coal mine. A compelling song with a nice bass loop and a fine guitar solo. The slow dragging Rain Pushing, of the same sheet and suit, Kate Seavey is here again with her strong driving bass work. With Eleanor they throw out another mysterious song.

After this mid- and low-tempo work they build with the funky Talk Is Cheap and the title track Black Cat Road to the end. That ending is a slow blues, Damned, with Jessie Mea Hines in the lead. She sings here at her best, all nicely colored by the Hammond by Don Reed and the guitar playing by Steve Bailey.

This is what makes Black Cat Road so beautiful.

Daily Summer Activities, Tours & Chores

Healthful and farm-fresh... it’s summer at its best!

MONDAY–SATURDAY, except where noted

10:30–11:30 AM
Morning Activity
(Changes daily, see website for details)

11:30 AM–12 PM
Drop-In Garden Time

1:30–12:30 PM
Country Doctor Tour (Monday–Friday. Best suited for ages 12 and up, the house is open for tours only.)

1:30–2:30PM
Afternoon Activity
(Changes daily, see website for details)

2:30–3 PM
Be a Farmer—Help Out with Farm Chores

3–3:30 PM
Meet the Dairy Cows/Watch a Machine Milking Demo 

SELECTED THURSDAYS
10–11:30 AM
Go on an Outdoor Walk

ALL DAY, EVERYDAY
10 AM–4 PM | Self-Guided Exploration of the Museum & Farm | Farm Animals | Walking Trail | Exhibits | Barns and Buildings | Children’s Garden and Others | Educational Kiosks | Farm Pond | Birdwatching | Access to the Swift River | Scenic Views | Museum Store

Read descriptions and schedule times on our dedicated WEBPAGE: www.remickmuseum.org/events/summertime

IMPORTANT: Availability of listed activities may be impacted by the day’s weather or other unpredictable occurrences. Each week our website is updated with the planned activity schedule for the week. Or call 603-323-7591 to learn more.

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Cost: $5 | FREE for members and children ages 4 and under. We are proud to be a Blue Star Museum: Active-duty military and their families receive FREE admission from May 18 thru Saturday, August 31, 2019. We extend this offer to veterans and their (1) guest. Please show ID when checking in at the reception desk.

Meister Hut Brunch

Brunch at the summit with the best view of the Valley! Available from 10am-3pm at the Meister Hut. Brunch and lift packages available for $25 at the ticket office. Closed toe shoes required.

FAMILY ADVENTURE: LODGE TO HUT

Hike iconic trails, take in breathtaking views, and reconnect with loved ones. Our Family Adventure: Hut to Hut Hiking trips are all-inclusive multi-day experiences that offer all meals plus lodging at AMC's Joe Dodge Lodge and two of our unique backcountry huts. Taking advantage of the Mount Washington Auto Road, we will be dropped off at treeline and hike to Lakes of the Clouds Hut. The next day we traverse the southern Presidential Range to Mizpah Spring Hut giving us ample opportunity to explore the ridge and the world above treeline. We will examine the exquisite alpine flowers and discuss the adaptations of animals that live in this unique environment. Share this unique, bonding experience with your family. Activities are designed for families with children 9 and up.

LODGE TO HUT: WHITE MOUNTAIN HUT TRAVERSE

Join AMC on this hut to hut adventure as we explore a challenging yet stunning environment. Beginning with dinner and a comfortable night's lodging at AMC Highland Center we gear up for our backcountry adventure. We embark on our hike up the Gale River Trail to Galehead Hut. The next day we traverse the eastern edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness to Zealand Falls Hut giving us ample opportunity to explore the ridge in full summer glory. From Zealand Falls, we continue over the Willey Range stopping for a quick resupply at the Highland Center on our way to Mizpah Spring Hut. From Mizpah Spring, the group continues north on the world-renowned Presidential Range onto Lakes of the Clouds and Madison Spring Huts both perched above treeline. 

Dinner & Music Night

Mondays & Thursdays
June 24th - August 22nd
5:30-8:30pm
Tickets: $10 per person (must be purchased in advance)

Join us for dinner and live music as you watch the sun set over Lake Winnipesaukee from our beautiful outdoor terrace! Come with your dinner partners, your dancing shoes, and an appetite for classic American fare with unique twists. We were awarded “Best Music Nights in NH” in 2018 by NH Magazine!

Our Music Nights are by reservation on Mondays and Thursdays, which requires a $10 per-person cover charge. Your reservation guarantees your table for the whole evening, so you can mingle on the terrace, at the bar, peruse the exhibit gallery, or admire the historic horse stables and always have your seat to come back to. We recommend making your reservation at least 1-2 weeks in advance, as Mondays and Thursdays tend to sell out quickly!

We have a full dinner menu and a full bar available. Dinner reservation times are at 5:30pm, 6:00pm and 6:30pm, and music is played from 5:30pm through 8:30pm.

Solar Gazing

Mondays, July 1st - August 26th
12-4pm
FREE to the public

Disobey your mother and look at the sun… through a hydrogen alpha telescope. Marc Stowbridge of the NH Astronomical Society will set up his telescope in the field by Shannon Pond. Stop by, have a look, and learn about what you’ve never really seen.

Each week, Marc will be setting up his telescope on the grounds of Castle in the Clouds. Feel free to drop in and speak with Marc, learn about the sun, and try out his telescope anytime between 12:00pm and 4:00pm. This is a free program and you do not need to register in advance.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Marc Stowbridge lives in central New Hampshire and astronomy has been an interest of his ever since childhood, when he watched the first satellites crossing the sky. Since joining the New Hampshire Astronomical Society (NHAS) in 1999, he has participated in many sky watches, and was Chair of the Outreach Committee for several years. Marc is  a NASA/JPL volunteer educator through the Solar System Ambassador program.

WEATHER PERMITTING

This event is weather permitting. In the event of overcast skies, the event will be cancelled for that day and will resume the following week. For cancellation notifications, follow our Facebook Page or call our offices at 603-476-5900 the day of the event.

Musical Theater Camp with Mary Bastoni

MUSICAL THEATER CAMP with MARY BASTONI July 22-26 (max:15 students) 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Ages 7-16 $100

Denmark Arts Center will celebrate  25 years of programming and one of the original camps has been the Children’s Musical Theater Workshop under the direction of Mary Bastoni-Rebmann.

This 5 day workshop will be held July 22-26 with a performance on Saturday, July 27 at Noon (open to the public). During the week, The class will put together a fully staged production with music and costumes. Activities include staging, character building, singing and movement and lots of fun! Class size is limited so sign up soon and don’t miss this years summer opportunity to shine! The camp is open to ages 7 – 16. (Pack a lunch, snacks, and drink for the day).

Mary Bastoni is the wonderful director and costume designer of the most recent sold out production of Disney’s The Lion King Jr. play at M&D productions. Mary teaches at the School of Music at the University of Southern Maine and at Mountain Top Music Center.

M & M ASSURANCE SUMMER MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SERIES

Art Camp for Kids 1

with Melanie Levitt & Assistants

This camp is for the kid who loves art and wants to create for FOUR FULL DAYS! Students will work on numerous projects each day and be exposed to a variety of materials and techniques. Space is limited and only high quality art materials are used.  Some projects include: Georgia O’Keefe acrylic flower paintings, mixed media self portraits, washer wind chimes, clay leaf bowls, batik nature hangings, Jackson Pollock splatter art,  rock creatures, insect studies, zentagles, colorful collage, mosaic stepping stones, watercolor technique, outdoor nature drawing, games. art history & more! Please pack snack, lunch & white t-shirt. SPACE IS LIMITED TO ALLOW FOR PERSONAL ATTENTION! July 23-July 26 (4 full days) Ages 6-13 yrs,  $320,  9am-3pm

Castle Close-Up: Technology Tour

Tuesday, July 23rd
6-7pm
Tickets: $25 Adults / $22 Members (must be purchased online in advance or by calling Stephanie at 603-476-5410)

Have you ever wondered how, in 1914, Tom and Olive Plant could live comfortably in this remote setting high in the Ossipee Mountains? On this intimate, one-hour guided tour we’ll explore the technologies and mechanical systems that ran Lucknow, and made this striking mansion a cozy home for its occupants.

Dinner & Music Night

Tuesdays
June 25th - August 20th
5:30-8:30pm

Join us for dinner and live music as you watch the sun set over Lake Winnipesaukee from our beautiful outdoor terrace! Come with your dinner partners, your dancing shoes, and an appetite for classic American fare with unique twists. We were awarded “Best Music Nights in NH” in 2018 by NH Magazine!

Our Tuesday Music Nights are open seating – there are no reservations and no cover charge. We have a full dinner menu and a full bar available. Live music is played from 5:30pm through 8:30pm.

Tuesday Evening Naturalist Walks

Tuesday Evening Naturalist Walks 

Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm, July 2- August 27, Rockwell Sanctuary, Albany

Join a Tin Mountain naturalist for a dusk-time stroll through the Rockwell Sanctuary. Listen for birds, frogs, and evening insects. Look for plants in bloom and animal signs, and enjoy the quiet of a summer evening. Participants of all ages welcome.   

Program fee of $5/person or $20/family; members free. 

Wednesdays at Wildcat Mountain

Wednesdays at Wildcat Mountain

Wednesdays 12-2pm, July 3-August 28, Wildcat Mountain Ski Area, Pinkham Notch

Explore Pinkham Notch with a Tin Mountain naturalist and learn about the diverse ecology of the region. Program topics change weekly and range from learning about the flora and fauna of the forest and fresh water ecosystems to those of the higher alpine environment, including wildflowers, mosses, waterfalls, frogs, and moose to the geology of the surrounding mountains and Presidential Range. 

Programs are free and open to the public. 

Alpine program requires the purchase of a gondola ticket

Topic Schedule:

Alpine Adventure: July 3, 24, Aug 7, 28

Hike to Thompson Brook Falls: July 10, 31, Aug 21

Moths of the Pine Barrens

Moths of the Pine Barrens: Field Program

Wednesday, July 24, 8-10pm

Meet at the West Branch trailhead, Rt 41 Madison  

It’s National Moth Week! National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. Come join Jeff Lougee from The Nature Conservancy to look for and learn about some of the more unique moths found in New Hampshire. We’ll be setting up black lights at the Conservancy’s Ossipee Pine Barrens Preserve to attract moths that we can observe, and we’ll also record what we find. The Ossipee Pine Barrens is home to nearly two dozen rare and endangered moth species, many of which are restricted to the habitat found in the pine barrens.

Guided Hike of the Brook Walk Trail

Wednesdays: July 10th & 24th and August 14th, 21st & 28th
1:00pm
FREE (Weather permitting)

Do you want to get outside, rejuvenate in nature, or unplug? Join us for a guided hike along the scenic Brook Walk Trail! Hiking is a wonderful way to tend to your overall wellness, physically, mentally and emotionally. Hike by seven waterfalls including the Falls of Song, the largest and most well-known waterfall on the property. This hike is moderate difficulty and takes about one hour round-trip. Participants should wear good walking shoes and bring water with them.

Where to meet: Please meet the hiking group at Cones in the Clouds. Parking is available in the unpaved parking spaces across from Cones in the Clouds and in our visitor parking lot.

Jerry's Free Swing Wednesdays

Be in the Pub between 5:30-8 for two free raffles to win golf passes to all the best golf courses around!  Tuckerman Beer promo, too!

Discover Health Quarterly Event

Join us for an evening of fun, community and education.

In addition to sharing a healthy meal, we will have two educational talks with Q&A sessions featuring:

-Fermented Black Garlic: Hank Letarte from White Gates Farm will enlighten us on this surprisingly sweet and healthy gem.
-CBD Oil: Dr. Murray has been doing a ton of research on the uses and benefits of CBD. She'll share what she's learned and answer any questions.

Movement for Longevity - Jim Chaput, Applied Movement Neurology Master Practitioner will get you moving with some simple exercises.

Please RSVP by July 23th. Our capacity is limited to 40 people.

Cost is $35 per person for non-members. Paid annual Discover Health Members attend for free.

Please call (603) 447-3112 for more information and to secure your spot at our Quarterly Event!

Arts Jubilee: Duke Robillard Band

Arts Jubilee presents the Duke Robillard Band on Thursday, July 25th at 7 PM!

Duke and his band have been thrilling audiences world-wide for over three decades. Whether it's a song, a style, an idiom, or an image, Duke Robillard will render it with mastery, power, nuance, and an unerring grasp of its essence.

Born Michael John Robillard on October 4, 1948, in Woonsocket, R.I., Duke has carved out one of blues' most illustrious legacies, while also trodding some lofty related territories as a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, studio sideman, producer, label operator and educator. After showing an early affinity for music and guitar, he founded Roomful Of Blues with pianist Al Copley in Westerly, R.I., in 1967. By adding horns, Roomful announced itself emphatically as the prototypical jump blues band, and became a New England legend and a fixture beyond, as did Duke himself. By the time Duke left Roomful after a dozen years, he was firmly established in the upper echelon of contemporary blues guitarists.

Duke's resume is decorated with Grammy nominations, Handy Awards and Blues Music Awards, and other honors for his artistry, recordings and productions within the United States and internationally. Learn more at: www.dukerobillard.com.

Max's Oyster Orgy

The freshest oysters for 2 BUCKS A SHUCK!  Every Thursday at Max's.  Serving 5-8:30.  Reservations requested.  603-447-2818.  Call and save your oysters today!

Arts Jubilee Presents: Duke Robillard Band

Duke and his band have been thrilling audiences world-wide for over three decades.  Whether it's a song, a style, an idiom, or an image, Duke Robillard will render it with mastery, power, nuance, and an unerring grasp of its essence.

Opening Act: Bennett & Perkins

Bring friends and family plus your own picnic blanket or lawn chairs. An early concert by area performers, is at 6 PM, the featured main performance is at 7:00 PM. The Arts Jubilee Concert Series is a rain or shine event. Concert goers are encouraged to come prepared as they would to any outdoor event.

Concerts are presented outdoors in nature's beautiful setting with mountain views at the base of the north slope at Cranmore Mountain Resort, North Conway, NH. Arts Jubilee is a Valley non-profit organization depending on your support.

Admission: Adults: $15, Seniors: (65 and up) $10, Students: $5, Children (12 and under): FREE
Tickets available at the gate. We accept cash and credit.

Please leave your pets at home.

Fridays after an Art's Jubilee Concert, bring your wristband from the previous evening's Arts Jubilee show to the Cranmore ticket office and receive a free chairlift ride to the summit*, featuring a summit restaurant, Tuckerman Brewery Tasting Room, hiking & more! *Chairlift ride valid for that Friday only. Last chair at 4:30pm. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. CLOSED TOE SHOES ARE REQUIRED.

artsjubilee.org

Family Adventure: Introduction to Backpacking

If you and your family would like to try out backpacking, this program is for you. AMC's guides introduce backpacking skills such as backcountry travel considerations, Leave No Trace ©, map & compass, campsite cooking, and first aid skills to active adults and kids over 8 years of age. The first night is spent at the Highland Center for trip orientation and gear review before setting out for a 3-day, 2-night trip to Ethan Pond perched on the edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness.

Naturalist Led Boat Cruises withTin Mountain & Fish Nerds

Naturalist Led Boat Cruises 

with Tin Mountain & Fish Nerds

Tin Mountain Conservation Center is teaming up with Fish Nerds Guide Service to offer 90-minute boat cruises on scenic Silver Lake in Madison, NH. The trips will be leave from the town boat launch on East Shore Drive on an 11-passenger pontoon boat and tour the length of the lake. Tin Mountain’s naturalist on board will discuss the natural & cultural history of the area, identify wildlife & ecological features of the landscape, and answer questions. Binoculars will be available on board. Passengers are encouraged to dress appropriately for weather conditions that may change rapidly. We suggest water, sunscreen, hat, and an extra layer.   

Dates: 4pm Thursdays June 13, 20, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 22, & 29 

Location: Meet at the Silver Lake Boat Launch on East Shore Road in Silver Lake, NH. Participants must park on the road and not in boat launch spaces. 

Price: $25/person, $15/child 16 and under. $5 discount for TMCC members.

We do not recommend this program for children 5 and under. 

Reservations & Cancellations:

Due to the limited space on the cruises, reservations are required. Please call Tin Mountain at (603) 447-6991 to reserve your space. Payment must be made at time or reservation. 

If the weather conditions are unsafe, Tin Mountain may decide to cancel the trip. If this occurs, reserved passengers will be offered a spot on a subsequent cruise or provided with a refund. If passengers need to cancel, they may do so up to 24 hours in advance and still receive a refund. Passengers who do cancel after this time period or who simply do not show up for the program will not be refunded.    

To make reservations or for more information, call 603-447-6991.

Christmas in July

Santa will make a special trip from the North Pole just to ride the Conway Scenic Railroad’ Valley Trains on July 25.  He’ll be joined by his perky elves who will share chocolate milk and cookies (non-dairy option available) with everyone, so get in the spirit for some fun!  Ho, ho, ho…..

Sensory Friendly Fridays

New for 2019 we are offering regularly-scheduled departures for children on the spectrum.   The rides will depart from our main station in North Conway Village at 4:00 p.m. on each Friday in July, using our rail-diesel car, the Millie.  It will travel through the Pudding Pond conservation area along the Redstone Branch of our line, returning to the station at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Family Adventure: Introduction to Camping

Look no further for your family's summer vacation! Led by AMC's Outdoor Guides, you'll enjoy three full days of outdoor adventures and fun evening programs. Activities will include hiking, canoeing, outdoor skills, nature activities, kids' games, night sky observation, campfire, and much more. With a comfortable mountain lodge as your base, you'll enjoy hiking adventures in Crawford Notch, as well as a full day of canoeing on Moore Reservoir. Families will become familiar with ways to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly with tips for getting outdoors after this family adventure. Package includes lodging, all meals, free use of gear, and guided activities.

Believe in Books Bookmobile

Believe in Books Bookmobile will be at the base of Cranmore from 1:30pm-2:00pm.

Gently used books for all ages - always accepting donations.

Visit www.believeinbooks.org to learn more about Believe in Books Literacy Foundation

Max's Friday at Five

Start the weekend off at Max's Restaurant and Pub. 
With Max's Friday at Five
$5 Drink Specials and
$5 Appetizers in the Pub
4:30 - 6PM

Grab a seat in our Pub with friends and start your weekend off in our warm and relaxing atmosphere. 
Every week at Max's Friday at Five we will have featured cocktails and appetizers for you to enjoy.

You may call ahead to reserve a table or just swing by...we'd love to see you!
603-447-2818

Lactation Support Group at AVH

10:00 to 11:30 AM

For breastfeeding and soon-to-be breastfeeding mothers, facilitated by Wendy Beals, RN, Lactation Consultant.  No RSVP required.  For more information, please call 603-326-5882.

Foot Care Clinic at AVH Professional Center

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Appointments provided by North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, a member of North Country Healthcare.

For an appointment, call 800-371-5317.

Fred Garbo's Inflatable Theater

July 26, 7pm

A cylinder slithers onto the stage and implodes, before long the entire audience is playing catch with gigantic inflatable props! Fast-paced, energetic, universally engaging and theatrically clever, you will be mesmerize you. The big blow-up shapes shimmer, balloon, deflate and bounce in a rainbow of colors. Fred Garbo and has created and inhabits this enchanting world with tremendous aplomb and skill. With special guest appearance by circus performer Kat Finck.

Fast-paced, energetic, universally engaging and theatrically clever, Fred Garbo will mesmerize the audience with imaginative imagery and artistic foolishness. Do not miss his inventions that inflate!
Reviews of Garbo’s Inflatable Theater:
“…it’s visual, it’s sensual, it’s full of life, it’s pure fun and always shakes you with laughter.” Montreux/Riviera Switzerland
“Unique, outrageous, marvelous – the art of pneumatic vaudeville.” The Glasgow Herald
“…skillful…joyful…buoyant entertainment!” The New York Times

Doors open at 6:30pm / Concessions available / Performance begins at 7:00pm

Teamotions Soak & Sip

Join us Friday, July 26th @ 6PM to 7PM for an exclusive Soak & Sip™ Tea Tasting Journey with Teamotions co-founder Rachel Tenpenny. Teamotions is committed to helping others cultivate emotional well-being one cup of tea at a time. 

Participants will enjoy a 1-hour therapeutic foot soak and a variety of delicious sweet and savory food options while sampling Teamotions tea. You’ll learn first hand how this family’s tragedy led them on a journey of developing teas that nurtured the mind, body, and soul. Rachel will teach you about the balancing adaptogen herbs and nourishing botanicals used in Teamotions tea and how they create a powerful tool for hope and healing. You’ll see, smell, taste, and feel the difference in Teamotions teas!

Limited Availability. BOOK ONLINE NOW

Teamotions Public Tea Tasting

Join us Saturday, July 27th between 11AM and 3PM for a Tea Tasting Journey with Teamotions co-founder Rachel Tenpenny. Teamotions is committed to helping others cultivate emotional well-being one cup of tea at a time. Stop by to learn about the balancing adaptogen herbs and nourishing botanicals used in Teamotions tea and how they create a powerful tool for hope and healing. See, smell, taste, and feel the difference in Teamotions teas!

“There were teas for tummy aches and sore throats, for sleep and energy, but no teas for emotional needs. There wasn’t a tea that nurtured your mind, body, and soul.”

Teamotions Soak & Sip

Join us Saturday, July 27th @ 5PM to 6PM for an exclusive Soak & Sip™ Tea Tasting Journey with Teamotions co-founder Rachel Tenpenny. Teamotions is committed to helping others cultivate emotional well-being one cup of tea at a time. 

Participants will enjoy a 1-hour therapeutic foot soak and a variety of delicious sweet and savory food options while sampling Teamotions tea. You’ll learn first hand how this family’s tragedy led them on a journey of developing teas that nurtured the mind, body, and soul. Rachel will teach you about the balancing adaptogen herbs and nourishing botanicals used in Teamotions tea and how they create a powerful tool for hope and healing. You’ll see, smell, taste, and feel the difference in Teamotions teas!

Limited Availability. BOOK ONLINE NOW

Complimentary Astronomy Presentation

Dr. Douglas Arion, Director of the Carthage Institute of Astronomy, will give a presentation on the intricate and fascinating connections between life on Earth and the history and phenomena of the Universe around us. Learn about the amazing sequence of events that led to the formation of the solar system and the Earth, and how we have come to understand what we are and why we are here. Following the presentation, weather permitting, there will be observing through telescopes.

Brackettology

July 27, 7pm

Brackett H. Clark, a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, engineer, and owner of Rising River Records, creates an evening with an eclectic mix of originals and rag jazz. Soulful, melodic, and memorable.

Brackett, who spent summers in Maine growing up, moved back to Maine in 2010 from Sonoma, Calif. In Sonoma, Clark had started his recording studio called Rising River Records that he is currently in the process of re-establishing in Denmark. Brackett sang at former President Richard Nixon’s funeral — both were fellow graduates of Whittier College. His band Transcendental Hayride opened for the Grateful Dead. You could say he knows a good thing when he hears it.

Brackett started classical piano at the age of 4 at Eastman School in Rochester NY.. Through the many years there have been a few bands; The Free Range Chickens, Transcendental Hayride, and Work Trucks, who played recently at the DAC. The Work Trucks released their first record in 2015, Fishin’ Boat.

Brackett opened Rising River Records studio after having opened The Void record studio in the 90s during his Free Range Chicken time. Brackett Clark has worked with Loney Jordan, WAR and Tommy Chong of Chech and Chong.

Chris Mullins of Javalina Records will be opening for Brackett on the banjo. More information on Chris soon to come.

Summit After Hours

BBQ dinner, live music with Rek'lis Trio and a cash bar all at the summit Meister Hut from 5pm to 8pm!

In the event of rain, the event will be moved to Zip's Pub. No refund or transfers. BBQ meal and chairlift ride are included in ticket price.

Closed toe shoes required.

Tickets are $39 per person.

Must purchase tickets in advance at cranmore.com or call the Ticket Office.

Century Ride

Century Ride

Saturday, July 27, all day

Riders and volunteers wanted! Call 447-6991 for more information.

Family Adventure: Rivers and Mountains (Carter Notch Hut Overnight)

Paddle the rivers and climb the mountains with families in the beautiful White Mountains! We've merged two or your favorite offerings- paddling and hiking to our backcountry huts. We'll paddle on the beautiful Androscoggin River where wildlife and scenic vistas abound. The next day we'll hike into the boreal forest to Carter Notch Hut (3.8 miles on way) and spend our third and final night. We'll look for constellations and listen for owls and frogs. After a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast we'll hike down and recount our adventures with our new best friends! Recommended for 9 years and up.

Sunrise Drives & Guided Sunrise Tours

The Mt. Washington Auto Road opens early on three Sundays every summer, allowing guests to drive themselves to the summit of Mount Washington to view the sunrise from the highest peak in the Northeast.

Due to the popularity of these sunrise opportunities, we recommend not waiting until the last minute to arrive as you may spend time waiting at the Toll House due to traffic.

The State Park building on the summit will be open with limited food service on all three of these mornings.

GUIDED SUNRISE TOURS

Experience a sunrise on Mt. Washington from the comfort of a Mt. Washington Stage Coach.

Our experienced tour guides or "stage drivers" as we call them, will drive you up the Mt. Washington Auto Road for a chance to watch the sun rise. We leave promptly from the base lodge and will not hold back the trip as we need to keep a tight schedule throughout the day for all our guests.

Our drivers know the prime spots to view, have access to safe “VIP” parking where other cars would not be able to park and will tell their tales on the ascent and descent. Even if we don't actually get to the see the sun rise, you can be sure the early morning lighting on the mountains will make for incredible and unforgettable scenes. Although you are riding in a heated van, you should dress warm as you will have an opportunity to get out of the stage van for pictures and to experience the weather on Mt. Washington. 

Watercolor Workshop with Mary Bastoni

July 28, 1pm-5pm

Are you intimidated by watercolor? Have you been curious of how to use this wonderful media? Would you like to learn in a supportive and non-judgmental environment? Join Mary Bastoni on Sunday, July 28 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm and take the plunge into watercolors!  This hands on program will help you develop painting skills with confidence. Come ready to learn and of course, to have fun! This class is open to the public for ages 16 and up. Create and color your world!

(Materials included)

Toddler Music Camp with Sharon Novak

TODDLERS MUSIC CAMP-Little Brothers, Little Sisters with Sharon Novak of Mountain Top Music July 29-31 (max:15 students) 11:15am-12:15pm Ages: 5-7 FREE*

Taught by Sharon Novak of Mountain Top Music Center. Little campers will love and understand the songs shared in each session. Toddlers will have fun and not know they are learning while they play. Children will always be moving in every class, experiencing beats and rhythms by doing their favorite things like clapping their hands and jumping up and down. *Toddler Camps is FREE with support from The Charles and Rayma Guarino Fund. You must pre-register as the class has a maximum of 15 children. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Toddler Music Camp with Sharon Novak

TODDLERS MUSIC CAMP-Little Brothers, Little Sisters with Sharon Novak of Mountain Top Music July 29-31 (max:15 students) 10:00–11:00am Ages:1-4 (w/parents) FREE*

Taught by Sharon Novak of Mountain Top Music Center. Little campers will love and understand the songs shared in each session. Toddlers will have fun and not know they are learning while they play. Children will always be moving in every class, experiencing beats and rhythms by doing their favorite things like clapping their hands and jumping up and down.

*Toddler Camps is FREE with support from The Charles and Rayma Guarino Fund. You must pre-register as the class has a maximum of 15 children. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Teen Summer Studio Arts

With Melanie Levitt

This evening program for teens will run for four consecutive nights and will expose students to a variety of art forms including drawing, Japanese brushstroke painting, mixed media and mosaics.  Day one will focus on drawing. Each student will work at their own level on a still life composition. Line, shadow, form and composition will be covered.  Day two will focus on Japanese brush stroke painting. Students will learn how to do basic sumi-e brushstrokes working with black ink on rice paper. They will complete a finished bamboo painting along learn about sumi-e materials. Day three we will focus on mixed media. Students will create a unique piece of art using recycled materials. The last day will focus on mosaics. Students will create their own mosaic project using broken tile, glass beads, stones, shells and other materials. All the supplies are included, but students should bring a notebook or sketchbook. No prior art experience is required and all levels are welcome. Class will be limited to 8 students to allow for individual attention. Mon-Thurs, July 29- Aug 1, Ages 13-19 yrs, $285 includes all supplies

Naturalist Lead Hikes in Jackson

Naturalist Led Hikes in Jackson

Tuesdays 10am-12pm, July 2- August 27, Tin Mountain Field Station, Jackson

Join Tin Mountain Conservation Center for weekly hikes at the Jackson Field Station property. Weekly themes rotate through a hike to the summit of Tin Mountain, exploration of the property’s historic tin mine, and a walk to a mountain pond and historic homestead. Tin Mountain’s naturalist will explain the historic use of the property, help identify plant species, and point out animal signs. These hikes are a great way to explore the lesser trod trails of the White Mountains and avoid the crowds. Participants of all ages a welcome.    

Program fee of $5/person or $20/family; members free. 

Meet at the lower parking lot at TMCC, 31 Rockwell Dr (off Tin Mine Road), in Jackson, NH. 

Topic Schedule:

Tin Mine Hike: July 2, 23, Aug 13

Tin Mountain Summit Hike: July 9, 30, Aug 20

Hike to Pond: July 16, Aug 6, 27

Naturalist Led Hikes in Jackson

Naturalist Led Hikes in Jackson

Tuesdays 10am-12pm, July 2- August 27, Tin Mountain Field Station, Jackson

Join Tin Mountain Conservation Center for weekly hikes at the Jackson Field Station property. Weekly themes rotate through a hike to the summit of Tin Mountain, exploration of the property’s historic tin mine, and a walk to a mountain pond and historic homestead. Tin Mountain’s naturalist will explain the historic use of the property, help identify plant species, and point out animal signs. These hikes are a great way to explore the lesser trod trails of the White Mountains and avoid the crowds. Participants of all ages a welcome.    

Program fee of $5/person or $20/family; members free. 

Meet at the lower parking lot at TMCC, 31 Rockwell Dr (off Tin Mine Road), in Jackson, NH. 

Topic Schedule:

Tin Mine Hike: July 2, 23, Aug 13

Tin Mountain Summit Hike: July 9, 30, Aug 20

Hike to Pond: July 16, Aug 6, 27

Open Air Landscape Art

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm: June 11, July 9, July 30, August 13
Tuesdays, 1pm-3pm: September 17, October 15
Tickets: $12 Non-member / $10 Member

Join local artist, MaryAnn Stockman to make art as you’re surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Castle in the Clouds.

Each session takes place in a different location on the grounds. This provides variety to artists who wish to participate on multiple days. Join us for two additional fall sessions to see the changing foliage!

This program is for artists of all mediums and skill levels; beginners are encouraged. If you think you can’t make art, come and find out if you really can! Feel free to bring your favorite medium to work with, if you don’t have one or would like to try something different, watercolors, brushes, and watercolor paper will be provided.

To register, call us at 603-476-5900 & provide us with your name. Payment will be accepted at the door when you arrive!

Yoga on the Castle Lawn

Wednesdays: July 3rd, 17th, 31st and August 7th
6-7pm
Tickets: $15 per person, per class (space is limited; please book online in advance or call Stephanie at 603-476-5410)

Wind down in the evening with yoga on the Lawns of Lucknow! An experienced local yoga instructor will lead enthusiasts of all levels in evening yoga. Relish the tranquility that comes from doing yoga in a beautiful outdoor mountain setting. Remember to bring your mat and water bottle with you! Each session is approximately one hour long. Whether you have never done yoga before or if you practice it regularly, you will find relaxation and enjoyment in this class geared to all ages and skill levels.

A trolley to the Castle will meet yoga participants at the Carriage House and depart for Lucknow at 6:00pm. Please plan to arrive at 5:30pm for check-in.

Cones for a Cause

Cones for a Cause

Wednesday, July 31, 12-9pm 

Trails End Ice Cream, Intervale

Eat delicious local ice cream and support Tin Mountain?! That’s what we can win-win! Stop by Trails End Ice Cream anytime 12-9pm on July 31 and a portion of your purchase will go to Tin Mountain. Yum!