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Old Tyme Christmas

Lancaster our Annual Old Tyme Christmas is great family fun, featuring music and local shopping. Stores on Main Street will be open offering free treats and specials in each individual store. Town Hall and Col. Town Rec Center will be filled with local artisans and their wares. Of course Santa will be there. At the Great North Woods Welcome Center one can come and decorate a giant gingerbread man or ride a horse drawn wagon.

Lancaster’s downtown will sparkle and shine with festive decorations on Thursday, November 30, from 5 to 9 p.m. during Olde Tyme Christmas, a night to stroll the streets and get into the spirit of the season. For a jolly good evening, begin your holiday shopping by browsing the crafters and vendors at the Town Hall and Colonel Town Rec Center, enjoy plenty of food and, of course, plan a visit with Santa at the Town Hall. At the Great North Woods Welcome Center kids families can decorate a giant gingerbread man or catch a ride on a horse drawn wagon. Stores on Main Street will be open offering free treats and specials in each individual store.

Bretton Woods Homecoming Brew Tasting

Annual Homecoming Brew Tasting

Enjoy our annual Homecoming Brew Tasting — 2 to 5 p.m. featuring a few of our favorite Northern New England breweries. You must be 21 years old or older to participate.  Fees apply.
Slopeside Pub, Base Lodge

Earlier in the day:

12:00pm – 2:30pm
Homecoming “Welcome Back” Barbeque 
Enjoy the views off the Slopeside deck, as you enjoy our annual Homecoming “Welcome Back” Barbeque.  Don’t forget to stick around for the live entertainment and annual Homecoming Brew Tasting!  Take this opportunity to learn about our exciting High Performance Rental program, parking privileges, seasonal programs and what this season has in store for you!  Fees Apply.
Slopeside Deck – Base Lodge 

2:00 pm – 4:00pm
Complimentary Climbing – Season Pass Holders ONLY
Take advantage of a free 10-minute climbing session for our 2017-2018 season pass holders.  Try out our Slopeside Climbing Wall, located on the Slopeside level of the Base Lodge.  Test your rock climbing skills on the 24’ tall artificial rock wall. Climbing shoes are available to rent.  Participants must fit safely in the harness.
Slopeside Climbing Wall – Base Lodge

Parade of Lights in Berlin

Berlin’s Parade of Lights down Main Street is an annual tradition that delights every member of the family with sparkling floats and dozens of displays, topped off, of course, by a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

This year’s theme is Cartoon Christmas, and prizes will be awarded for the best floats: 1st, $500; 2nd, $250; and 3rd, $125.

Call (603) 752-6246 for more information.

Warren Miller’s Film: “Line of Descent” at Bretton Woods Homecoming Weekend

4:00pm -5:00pm
Warren Miller Pre-Show Party and Bonfire
Join us in the Gazebo in front of the Bretton Woods Base Lodge for a Warren Miller Pre-Show Party. Get your tickets for Warren Miller’s 68th annual feature film “Line of Descent” (cash only), enjoy some hot cocoa and get amped for the start of the movie. We will also be handing out information on the film and other special offers so bundle up and come on down!
Gazebo, Bretton Woods Ski Area

6:00pm
Doors Open
Come early to this year’s Warren Miller movie to pick out the perfect seat. Will call tickets will be available at 6:00pm at the Guest Services Desk on the Main Floor of the Bretton Woods Ski Area Base Lodge. Tickets are available for purchase the evening of the event. The Slopeside Pub will be open with a full bar along with a select menu of delicious eats.
Bretton Woods Ski Area Base Lodge

7:00pm -9:00pm
Warren Miller’s 68th Annual Feature Film: “Line of Descent”
For 68 years, ski families have cheered on the official kickoff to winter with the ski film company that started it all and this year is no different. As the family grows, the traditions grow richer, as Volkswagen presents Warren Miller’s Line of Descent. Ride along on a cinematic journey as we travel near and far, descending some of the world’s deepest lines in Jackson Hole, Silverton, the French Alps, Montana, New Zealand, British Columbia and beyond. Visit BrettonWoods.com for more information or check out the official Warren Miller website.
Slopeside Pub, Base Lodge

Don’t forget about all the great prizes from our sponsor; Treetop Sports, up for grabs! Tickets will be available for purchase at the Guest Services Desk in the Bretton Woods Base Lodge and at the Warren Miller Pre-Show Party (cash only). Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and up, $10 for Resort Guests, $5 for children aged 4-12. Each ticket purchased receives one raffle ticket for prizes to be awarded during the screening. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased; 3 tickets for $5.00 or an arm length for $10.00.

With each movie ticket purchase, guests will receive a complimentary midweek/ non-holiday Bretton Woods lift ticket good throughout the 2017/18 season! Complimentary ski tickets will be issued at Warren Miller event registration desk on November 24th, 2017 ONLY.*

* Complimentary ski tickets issued ONLY with ticket purchase and movie entry November 24. NO exceptions. Movie ‘no shows’ are NOT eligible receive complimentary ski ticket. Other restrictions apply.

 

Thanksgiving with AMC at Pinkham Notch

Start a family tradition with the AMC at Joe Dodge Lodge and Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Thursday, November 23 – Sunday, November 26. We start the celebration with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. Then we will celebrate each day of the rest of the long weekend with a different theme. For more information visit our website at: http://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/100814

During the day Friday – Sunday, we will offer children’s and family-friendly nature walks, activities and day-hikes. Friday Night we will host a traditional New England Dinner buffet style from 5:30-7:30 p.m. followed by an evening program at 8 p.m. featuring New England style music with local musicians Fleur des lis.

Saturday night will be the “Best of” our International Dinner and Adventure series. Buffet style dinner from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Our Chefs will prepare foods from the past 20 years of International Dinner Series menus, offering 3 choices from soup to dessert from around the world. The evening program will feature one of our International Dinner presenters from the 2017 series: Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon with Jack Holmes.

Thanksgiving Weekend at AMC Highland Center

Join us for Thanksgiving Weekend, Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26.

Thanksgiving Buffet, Thursday, Nov. 23, 12-6 p.m. AMC puts on a delicious holiday buffet that is sure to become a new holiday tradition. This year’s menu features locally sourced turkeys. Seatings every half hour. Reservations required; call (603) 278-4453.

Wreath Making, Friday, Nov. 24, 1-3 p.m. Join us for a workshop on how to make wreaths. You’ll get all of the materials needed to make your own to bring home. $10 fee to cover materials.

Holiday Artisans Fair, Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event features a variety of local artisans and crafters displaying their craft, demonstrating their process, and selling their unique goods. Visitors will have a chance to see the process behind the creations as well as a chance to buy unique holiday gifts. Vendors include jewelers, potters, knitters, knife makers, and more.

The Painted Sketch: Crawford Notch, Saturday, Nov. 25. 5 p.m. Artist Michael Vermette will give a gallery talk about his beautiful paintings of Crawford Notch. Light refreshments will be served.

Notch Hikes. Daily at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. During our Notch Hikes, you’ll spend 1-3 hours on an outing with an AMC guide to local points of interest. This weekend we offer family-friendly destinations including: Mt. Willard, Gibbs Falls, Elephant Head, Ammonoosuc Lake/Red Bench, Pearl & Beecher Cascades, and more.

Notch Talks, Daily at 11 a.m. Get a “snap shot” of the wonders of the outdoors through one of our hands-on, informal presentations. Topics include Skins & Skulls, Animal Tracking, History of the Notches, Geology of the Notches, Hiking Safety, Map Reading and Leave No Trace.

Kids’ Activities, Daily, Ongoing. Each day we will offer a selection of activities for kids, including Thanksgiving and Holiday crafts, Scavenger Hunts, Junior Naturalist, Cookie Decorating, and more.

Thanksgiving with AMC at Pinkham Notch

Start a family tradition with the AMC at Joe Dodge Lodge and Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Thursday, November 23 – Sunday, November 26. We start the celebration with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. Then we will celebrate each day of the rest of the long weekend with a different theme. For more information visit our website at: http://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/100814

During the day Friday – Sunday, we will offer children’s and family-friendly nature walks, activities and day-hikes. Friday Night we will host a traditional New England Dinner buffet style from 5:30-7:30 p.m. followed by an evening program at 8 p.m. featuring New England style music with local musicians Fleur des lis.

Saturday night will be the “Best of” our International Dinner and Adventure series. Buffet style dinner from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Our Chefs will prepare foods from the past 20 years of International Dinner Series menus, offering 3 choices from soup to dessert from around the world. The evening program will feature one of our International Dinner presenters from the 2017 series: Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon with Jack Holmes.

Thanksgiving Weekend at AMC Highland Center

Join us for Thanksgiving Weekend, Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26.

Thanksgiving Buffet, Thursday, Nov. 23, 12-6 p.m. AMC puts on a delicious holiday buffet that is sure to become a new holiday tradition. This year’s menu features locally sourced turkeys. Seatings every half hour. Reservations required; call (603) 278-4453.

Wreath Making, Friday, Nov. 24, 1-3 p.m. Join us for a workshop on how to make wreaths. You’ll get all of the materials needed to make your own to bring home. $10 fee to cover materials.

Holiday Artisans Fair, Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event features a variety of local artisans and crafters displaying their craft, demonstrating their process, and selling their unique goods. Visitors will have a chance to see the process behind the creations as well as a chance to buy unique holiday gifts. Vendors include jewelers, potters, knitters, knife makers, and more.

The Painted Sketch: Crawford Notch, Saturday, Nov. 25. 5 p.m. Artist Michael Vermette will give a gallery talk about his beautiful paintings of Crawford Notch. Light refreshments will be served.

Notch Hikes. Daily at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. During our Notch Hikes, you’ll spend 1-3 hours on an outing with an AMC guide to local points of interest. This weekend we offer family-friendly destinations including: Mt. Willard, Gibbs Falls, Elephant Head, Ammonoosuc Lake/Red Bench, Pearl & Beecher Cascades, and more.

Notch Talks, Daily at 11 a.m. Get a “snap shot” of the wonders of the outdoors through one of our hands-on, informal presentations. Topics include Skins & Skulls, Animal Tracking, History of the Notches, Geology of the Notches, Hiking Safety, Map Reading and Leave No Trace.

Kids’ Activities, Daily, Ongoing. Each day we will offer a selection of activities for kids, including Thanksgiving and Holiday crafts, Scavenger Hunts, Junior Naturalist, Cookie Decorating, and more.

 

Silly, Spooky Halloween at Santa’s Village

The entire park is transformed into a magical Halloween adventure, and Santa is usually here at this time, to see all of the children in costume, and those thinking ahead to Christmas.

Bring your children to celebrate this holiday in a safe and friendly atmosphere. There are “spooky” areas for the older children; some “fun” areas for the younger goblins. It’s a treat not to be missed. Shops cater to the Trick or Treaters, and it’s much more fun if you arrive in costume. Even many of the Silly Helpers are dressed for the occasion. Rides and food shops will be open too. It’s silly. It’s spooky. It’s Halloween at Santa’s Village.

Admission is $27 per person, with children ages 3 and younger free. This includes all rides and festivities for the day.

Harvest Festival

A wonderful three-day event celebrates the season in downtown Littleton and Bethlehem — Friday, October 27-Sunday, October 29.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27

6pm – Annual Boofest at the Colonial Theater in Bethlehem featuring Circus Minimus, the one-man circus in-a-suitcase!

Noon–5pm (FRI & SAT) – Pumpkins that have already been carved may be dropped off at Littleton Bike & Fitness. Candles are not necessary, we will provide them. Let’s break our record of pumpkins on the river from last year!

5pm–7pm – Time Out Timmy / Mad Cat Habitat Halloween Show at The Loading Dock

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

10am–12pm – Annual Littleton Police Department Halloween Festival at the Littleton High School for grades K–6. Pumpkin carving contest, bouncy houses, Home Depot kids build kits, face painting, donuts and cider. Participants are encouraged to bring a ready-to-carve pumpkin (scooped out); there will be a limited number of pumpkins available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Noon–3pm – Chili Cook-off at the Littleton Food Co-op.

Noon–5pm – Become a Zombie for the evening’s festivities! Stop by Aylakai, you bring your costume we will help with the makeup.

2pm–4pm – Trick-or-Treat on Main St., Mill St. and Cottage St. If you see a skull and crossbones in the window, this means the storeowner has graciously bowed out of the treat giving, so please abstain from bringing wily trick-or-treaters inside.

3pm–8pm – Refuel! Fill up with delicious food from vendors located along Riverglen Lane. Vendors include, Profile High School Arts Alliance and Alburritos!

5pm–8pm – Bake Sale – The Littleton Senior Center including donuts, whoopie pies, cookies, brownies, cider, hot chocolate, and coffee.

4pm–6pm – The Pumpkin Patch Hangout at the First Congregational Church. Warm food and kid-friendly activities available.

6pm – Zombie Walk All Zombies are encouraged to meet at Aylakai on Main St. for the ghoulish infestation of the Riverwalk Area.

6pm–8pm – Haunted Trick-or-Treat hosted by the Upstage Players; Family friendly, $3 adults, $2 children, kids 5 and under free.

6pm–9pm – Gathering of the Jack‘O’Lanterns. View hundreds of pumpkins illuminating the Ammonoosuc River. Enjoy a bonfire built and lit by the Littleton Volunteer Fire Department.

7pm – Phoenix Bazaar An eclectic troupe performing with fire and LED props. (Fire only available in VT and MA).

8pm–10pm – House of Terror Get scared! Hosted by the Upstage Players; Adults only, $5 per person.

9pm – Halloween Special: Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Colonial Theatre. Doors at 8:00pm for cash bar, the evening’s signature cocktail (Time Warp Punch) and free Hor d’ourves (Frank. N. Furters and Meatloaf) and costume ogling. RHPS behavior of all sorts encouraged.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

9am–11am – Buffet Breakfast fundraiser at the Littleton Senior Center.