CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD (North Conway, NH)

Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show in the heart of North Conway village, minus the parking stress! On July 4th, the Conway Scenic Railroad will be running its annual Firecracker Express excursions, bringing guests by train from the Conway freight house right to Schouler Park in North Conway.

Earlier in the day, consider booking a ride on the spectacular Mountaineer train – the Conway Scenic is celebrating 150 years of railroading over Crawford Notch by offering more trips throughout the summer!

Reserve your tickets online today for these popular train excursions.

For more information, visit the Conway Scenic’s website or call 603-356-5251.|  7/4/25 Firecracker Express departure times from Conway include 4:45pm, 6pm, and 8pm. | Passengers will board the train again after the fireworks display has concluded to make the return trip to Conway. | 7/4/25 Mountaineer departure times from North Conway: 9am and 1:30pm.

Photo Courtesy Conway Scenic Railroad

CRANMORE MOUNTAIN RESORT (North Conway, NH)

Kick off Fourth of July Weekend with a patriotic party at Cranmore Mountain Resort! The Stars & Stripes Festival will feature DJ sets, a BBQ, games, and competitions like pie eating, egg on a spoon race, sack race, and more.

Thursday, 7/3/25. 11am – 2pm.

 

SQUAM LAKES NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER at the GRANITE STATE RAILWAY (Lincoln, NH)

Discover Nature by Rail at the Granite State Railway! The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is hopping aboard your 60-minute train ride, providing narration about the local ecosystem as you take in woodsy and river views. After the train journey, head to the Choo Choo Theatre to enjoy a live animal presentation.

Recurring weekly on Thursdays, including 7/3/25. Adult: $30.99; Child (4-12): $25.99; Toddler (3 and under): $5.99.

 

LOST RIVER GORGE & BOULDER CAVES (North Woodstock, NH)

After a weekend of BBQing and watching fireworks, it’s time to unwind with Yoga in the Woods at Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves. Margarita from Live a Little Fitness at RiverWalk Resort will be onsite to guide participants through a series of peaceful stretches with the whimsical Forest Treehouse as your backdrop.

Sunday, 7/6/25 (plus additional dates throughout the summer). 8am – 9am. $35 per participant; entry fee includes access to Lost River Gorge after your session. Bring bug spray and sunscreen – this is an all-outdoor session. Book your yoga session on the Live a Little Fitness website.

 

MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD (Gorham, NH)

Ready for the drive of a lifetime? Summit the Northeast’s highest peak with Sunset Drive & Guided Tours hosted by the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Bundle up and bring your photographer’s eye – sunsets at the top of Mount Washington are unforgettable!

Saturday, 7/5/25. Adults (Ages 13 and up): $89; Children (Ages 5-12): $65. | Additional Sunset Drive & Guided Tour Dates for 2025: 7/19/2025, 8/9/2025, 8/30/2025. | Weather permitting. | For more information, visit the Auto Road's website. 

TOWN OF JACKSON, NH

Celebrate the 4th of July with a magical fireworks display over Jackson Village! Vendors offering ice cream, popcorn, glow necklaces, balloons, and more will make this event one you and your kids will remember for years to come.

For more information, contact the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce at (978) 580-0905 or like their Facebook page. 

TOWN OF LANCASTER, NH

Lancaster, NH is hosting a “Our Good Nature”-themed 4^th of July parade on Friday, 7/4/25. Festivities kick off at 10am on Lancaster’s charming main street!

TOWN OF LITTLETON, NH

Looking for 4^th of July events in Littleton, NH? This idyllic small town just north of Franconia Notch is hosting their family-friendly celebration at Remich Park (capped off by evening fireworks!) early this year, on Saturday, 6/28.

On Friday, 7/4, enjoy First Friday festivities across downtown Littleton, with food trucks, music and vendors set up along the river from 5 – 9 pm.

6/28/25 Event Schedule: 12pm: vendors, DJ Phil Rivera, horse rides, dunk tank, rock climbing wall, mechanical bull, photo booth; 4pm: roaming juggler; 6:30pm: Raized on Radio; 9:30pm: fireworks

TOWNS OF LINCOLN & WOODSTOCK, NH

Celebrate the 4^th of July in Lincoln and Woodstock, NH! From a  fun parade with cash prizes for the best floats to the Lincoln-Woodstock Rotary Club Cookout, a whole day of main street fun is in store. On Saturday the 5th, keep the celebration rolling with one of a 4th of July Concert in Soldier's Park followed by one of the best fireworks displays in the White Mountains.

Friday, 7/4/25

Rotary Club Cookout: 11am at Soldier’s Park, North Woodstock. All proceeds support Linwood Senior Services.

Fourth of July Parade: 2pm (participants line up by 1pm). Parade starts at Alpine Village Resort and ends behind Lincoln Town Hall (traveling along Route 112). No pre-registration required. 

Town of Woodstock Free Concert: 7:00 PM at Soldier’s Park.

Saturday, 7/5/25

Free Concert: 6:30pm at Soldier's Park

Fireworks Display: Starts at dusk.

TOWN OF NORTH CONWAY, NH

Will you be in Mount Washington Valley for 4^th of July? Make North Conway your base for festivities! This popular mountain town in NH is hosting a parade, vendors and entertainment, and fireworks.

All North Conway 4th of July events are held Friday, 7/4/25.

1:30pm: Parade in Conway Village. | 4:25pm -  9:30pm: Vendors & Entertainment in Schouler Park (including National Anthem, Tina Titzers School of Dance, & more). | 9:30pm: Fireworks.

TOWN OF WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH

The town of Waterville Valley has always been a hub for summer fun, including their outstanding 4^th of July celebrations. This year, the revelry kicks off with an Independence Day Parade where participants are invited to take part via bike, scooter, or strolling (or cheering from the sidelines!). After that, we’d recommend taking a short hike and enjoying shopping in town before the 4^th of July Fireworks glimmer over Corcoran Pond.

Once the weekend arrives, there are even more events!

On Saturday, 7/5, enjoy a Family Carnival at Packard’s Field hosted by Waterville Valley Recreation Department. There will be inflatables, music, relay races, and fun activities like tie-dye and mini golf to keep your kiddos entertained.

Sunday, 7/6, take your pick of the Animal Encounter Series hosted by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center at Waterville Valley Town Square, a Sunday Morning Church Chair at Waterville Valley Resort, or a Historical Trolley Tour through town.

4th of July Parade: 7/4/25, 11am . Cost: FREE for spectators, $20 per float entry. Call 603-236-4695 to register your float.

4th of July Fireworks: 7/4/25, show starts at 9:30pm sharp. 

Family Carnival: 7/5/25, 11am to 3pm. $20 per child (1 year and under free). 

Live Music in Town Square: 7/4/25,12-3pm, 6:30-9:30pm; 7/5, 6 – 9pm

Animal Encounter Series: 7/6/25, 10am. Free.

Sunday Morning Church Chair: 7/6/25, service begins at 9am (chairlift rides: 8:30am – 8:50am).

Historical Trolley Tour: Every Sunday, 10am – 11am or 2-4pm. Free, no reservations required.

Photo Courtesy of Waterville Valley Recreation Department Facebook

BARNSTORMERS THEATRE (Tamworth, NH)

Ready for some sweet news? “Somethin' Rotten!” takes the stage at the legendary Barnstormers Theatre over the 4^th of July holiday. Nominated for 10 Tony Awards, this Renaissance-era musical will have you laughing and toe-tapping from start to finish. July 4^th, they are also offering $25 tickets!

Dates include 7/1 – 7/5, plus additional June performances. For tickets and more information, visit the Barnstormers website.

BELIEVE IN BOOKS LITERARY FOUNDATION (Intervale, NH)

It’s here – the return of the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation’s Sunset Concert Series! Enjoy the sounds of Entrain, a funky-world-jam-ska-reggae-rock stew with enough drums to sink a battleship. Did we mention this is a fundraising event for children’s literacy?

Friday 7/4/25. 6:30pm to 10:00pm. $25 online, $30 at the door, Children under 10 are free.

COURT STREET ARTS (Haverhill, NH)

America’s premier youth fiddling show band, the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, is headed to Court Street Arts in Haverhill on Sunday, 7/6/25. If spirited vocals, a diverse range of music, and supporting talented young artists sounds like your jam, add this great event to your calendar.

GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT (Gilford, NH)

If you love fine craftsmanship and local New Hampshire artists, the Fourth of July Weekend Craft Fair at Gunstock Mountain Resort is a must. This Lakes Region event is an annual tradition for art adorers, and we can easily see why; the offerings of over 120 exhibitors include everything from cedar wood furniture and hand painted objects to resin arts, gourmet foods, pressed floral art, handcrafted jewelry, quilts, and more! There’s also live music, free admission, and free parking (and friendly, leashed dogs are welcome), plus all of Gunstock Mountain’s fun summer offerings like a mountain coaster, ziplines, and a scenic chairlift ride.

Saturday, 7/5/25 and Sunday, 7/6/25, 10am – 5pm. For more information, visit Gunstock’s website or call Joyce at (603) 387-1510.

M&D PLAYHOUSE (North Conway, NH)

Make your way to the M&D Playhouse in North Conway for "My Fair Lady"! This classic Tony award-winning musical has it all: makeovers, memorable tunes, and a dash of romance too.

Friday, 7/4/25 - 7/6/25. 7:30pm – 10pm. $35: Adults; $15: 16 and under. For additional dates, tickets, and more, visit the M&D Playhouse website.  

WEATHERVANE THEATRE (Whitefield, NH)

The Weathervane Theatre in Whitefield is no stranger to great plays. Over the July 4^th week,  this theater in the White Mountains hosts THREE can’t-miss shows: “The Wizard of Oz”, “The Shark is Broken” (a comedic play about the making of Jaws, recommended for ages 14+), and “Becoming Dr. Ruth” (a solo show based on the life of radio star Dr. Ruth, recommended for ages 14+). See you there, theater enthusiasts! 

See website for tickets and showtimes (as they vary daily).

The Wizard of Oz: 7/1/25 (Weathervane), 7/2 (Colonial), 7/3 (Lisbon) plus additional dates.

The Shark is Broken: 7/3/25 & 7/5/25 plus additional dates.

Becoming Dr. Ruth: 7/6 & 7/7 plus additional dates.

WOODSTOCK INN BREWERY (North Woodstock, NH)

Live music is a mainstay at the Woodstock Inn Brewery, so cozy up to the bar with what’s on tap every Friday night!

Friday, 7/4/25, 8:30pm – 11:30pm.

SETTLERS GREEN (North Conway, NH)

Take your little ones to Bubbles & Beats, Settlers Green’s kid-friendly event! On summer Fridays, parents can take a break from outlet shopping and sit back while their kiddos beepop and hop amongst thousands of floating bubbles. To get there? Look for The Bears and listen for fun music.

Summer Fridays through 8/22/25. 11am to 12pm. Free.