Minis on Top

200+ MINI Coopers gather annually to make their way to the summit of Mt. Washington after enjoying a catered dinner at the base.

You can be a part of this exciting MINI owners event! For more information, visit the Minis on Top website. www.minisontop.org

You must register to participate.

The Colonial Presents: Girls Guns and Glory

One of Rolling Stone’s “10 New Artists You Need To Know” – “Modern-day Buddy Holly plus Dwight Yoakam divided by the Mavericks… Think-y, soulful lyrics paired with a beat you can dance to.” —ROLLING STONE

A mix of old school country, early rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and country rock. Inspiration is taken from Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Johnny Horton classics. Girls Guns & Glory are electric and captivating with a high-energy stage presence that immediately gets people up on their feet and moving. With lyrics of heart-ache and cleverly hopeful perspective, backed by dynamic & impressive drums, bass and lead guitar, GGG become an outfit matched perfectly.

Tickets: $18, $15

AMC Pinkham Notch Presents: Astronomy Program

Join Dr. Douglas Arion and the AMC Astronomy Guides for “Mountains of Stars: Astronomy at Pinkham Notch.”

AMC’s featured evening programs are free and open to the public. Call for more info or to be added to our monthly email list: (603) 466-2721 or www.outdoors.org/pinkhamhappenings.

AMC Highland Center Presents: Trailside Flora of the White Mountains

Educator and nature columnist Sue Pike will discuss the identification and natural history of common plants you are likely to find along the trails in the White Mountains.

AMC’s featured evening programs are free and open to the public. Call for more info: (603) 278-4453.

Paddlemania

Get ready for a great day of fun at Paddlemania!

Paddle the mighty Androscoggin from Nansen Wayside to the Service Credit Union Heritage Park in your canoe, kayak, tube or anything that floats (no motors). Registration takes place at the Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Put in is at Nansen Wayside.

Paddling is not mandatory to attend festivities at the Park, which take place from 1 to 5 p.m. and  include lawn games, a beer tent, and food vendors. Amoskeag Beverages will offer Ale Tastings from 2-4 p.m., and A Shot of JD will provide live music from 3-5 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Pirate,” so dress yourself and your canoe, kayak, tube, etc. and win a prize for Best Use of Theme!

Join the Paddlemania Pirate Poker Run: Stop at designated points along the river to collect your poker chops. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Best Hands. And, a prize for Worst Hand, too!

*Poker Run participation not required to paddle the river.

* Paddlers have to arrange shuttling with their friends.

Northeast Delta Dental Mount Washington Road Race

This historic all-uphill run draws thousands of runners from across New England, throughout the U.S., and from countries as close as Canada and as far away as Kenya, to make the grueling climb to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast. As the race begins its second half-century, this challenging annual event is now officially an in-house operation of the Mt. Washington Auto Road, the private organization that owns the ultra-steep 7.6-mile Auto Road where the race is held. The organization maintains overall ownership and supervision of the event.

Race info: https://mtwashingtonautoroad.com/mount-washington-road-race

Stratford ATV Trail Ride

Join the Trail Ride to Stratford Hollow Old Home Day. Leave Burns Truck Stop between 8:30 and 9 a.m. The Parade starts in Stratford Hollow at 11 a.m., followed by a buffet at noon.

Ride to the Sky — Motorcycle Only Days

Monday, June 11 & Thursday, June 14

Motorcycles ONLY!! Arrive before 10am and your motorcycle passenger rides for free! A ride up Mt. Washington is a one of-a-kind experience. Every time. Encounter ever changing weather, panoramic views and four climate zones as you climb the highest point in the Northeast.

Weather permitting. Motorcycle & Operator $17; Adult passenger $9; Child passenger (5-12 years) $7.

Guided Van Tours Available, but Road CLOSED to Drive Yourself passenger cars.

Lancaster Historical Society Flea Market

Head to the Wilder-Holton House at the intersection of Routes 2 and 3 North for the Lancaster Historical Society’s popular Flea Markets.

The Flea Markets, held every other weekend throughout the summer, are where you’ll find antiques, collectibles, fine crafts and much more, including refreshments. Free admission. Begins at 10 a.m.

While there, take a tour of the historic 1780 Wilder-Holton House and the adjacent barn. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Wilder-Holton House is believed to be the first two-story house built in the area, and the oldest surviving house in Coos County.AddThis Sharing Buttons

Flea market dates: May 27, June 3, 10, 24, July 8, 22, August 5, 19, Sept. 2, 16, 30, and Oct. 7

AMC Pinkham Notch Presents: Alpine Flowers

Allison W. Bell, author with Nancy G. Slack of the AMC’s “Field Guide to the New England Alpine Summits: Mountaintop Flora and Fauna in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont” will present a program on alpine flowers.

AMC’s featured evening programs are free and open to the public. Call for more info: (603) 466-2721.