Wondering what to do during April Vacation in the White Mountains?
This time of year is perfect for unexpected adventures, like a coffee roasting session or celebrating Indie Bookstore Day. It's also a great time to shop (tax-free, of course!) or cozy up in a cabin and watch the seasons change.
Whether you’re looking for a day of diversions or a full week of fun, the White Mountains is your perfect April vacation getaway.
For events that fall outside of April vacation, scroll through our Events Calendar.
LIVING SHORES AQUARIUM (Glen, NH)
Celebrate Mother Earth with an evening Earth Day Party at Living Shores Aquarium! Explore the aquarium's exhibits after hours and enjoy a night of education, conservation, and family-friendly fun (like a Trash to Treasure craft station, education resources from NH Fish and Game, aquatic-themed cocktails and mocktails, and more). The Bistro will also be open for food and drink, so make a night of it and book your tickets online today!
2026 Date: Wednesday, 4/22. 6pm - 8pm. $24.99 per person. For tickets and more information, visit Living Shores' website.
MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD (Gorham, NH)
Booking a ride on the Mt. Washington Auto Road’s Spring Adventure Tour ranks as one of the best spring activities in the White Mountains. On this epic adventure, guests can catch a glimpse of the Auto Road’s crew clearing snow off the road using heavy machinery, and also marvel at the Cragway Drift, a massive snowbank found partway up the mountain. Did we mention there are sweeping views of the Northern Presidential mountain range on a clear day?
2026 Dates: Weekends, 4/11 – 5/17. Cost: $75 per adult, $65 per child. Learn more and book your tour on the Auto Road’s website.
BRETTON WOODS VACATIONS (Various Locations)
During the quite season of April and May in the White Mountains, embrace the spirit of hygge (relaxing and enjoying life’s quite pleasures) and book a stay at a Bretton Woods Vacations property. Use coupon code RELAX10 and save 10% off the rental rate for any of their 120+ cozy cabins and homes, plus save 10% to pamper yourself with an in-home chef and massage services as part of their “Hygge at Home” Relaxation Package. You'll be so cozy you may never leave the house!
“Hygge at Home" Relaxation Package is available 4/1/26 to 5/30/26. For more information and to book your stay, visit Bretton Woods Vacations’ website.
FRANCONIA INN (Franconia, NH)
Spring break is extra great when you add fine dining to your to-do’s. The picturesque Franconia Inn is offering a Table for Two promo on Friday night: couples can enjoy 1 shared appetizer, 2 entrees, and 1 dessert for $65 per couple (not including tax or gratuity). This promotion is limited to parties of 4 or fewer. Reserve your table today.
Open for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays only, April to mid-May, 2026. 5pm – 8:30pm. Call (603) 823-5542 for more information.
LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN (Littleton, NH)
In honor of mud season, the League of NH Craftsmen in Littleton, NH has welcomed "The Beauty of Mud - An Exhibition of Fine Craft Pottery" to their gallery space. From wood-fired mugs to sculptural vessels, this exhibition invites the viewer to appreciate the work of talented potters who transform earth into objects of beauty.
Recurring daily through 4/30/26.
LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN (North Conway, NH)
Are you looking for pottery classes in North Conway, NH? The North Conway League of NH Craftsmen Gallery will be hosting pottery classes for adults and kids, including single-day and multi-week classes, running 4/23/26 through 6/15/26.
Class prices vary. Visit the North Conway League’s website for more information.
LITTLE VILLAGE TOY AND BOOK SHOP (Littleton, NH)
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Little Village Toy and Book Shop. This charming Littleton, NH bookstore is offering exclusive books and merchandise, limited time sales, a special Saturday Storytime at 11am, and so much more!
2026 Date: Saturday, 4/25. Visit the Little Village Toy & Book Shop website for more information.
SQUAM LAKES NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER (Holderness, NH)
“Spring into Fun” at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center! This educational science center in Holderness, NH is hosting a four-day April Break Camp for kids, and registration is now open. Pick a day or register for all four if you’d like to really get into the swing of springtime learning.
- Monday: Signs of Spring Adventure
- Tuesday: Animals on the Move
- Wednesday: Spring Art
- Thursday: Springtime Bug Safari
2026 Dates: Monday, 4/27 – Thursday, 4/30. 9:30am – 3:30pm. Ages 7 – 10 years old. Fees (per day): $75/member; $84/nonmember. Discount available if registering for all four days. For more information, visit the Science Center’s website.
THE PLACE ABOVE THE NOTCH (Bethlehem, NH)
Don’t shy away from mud season – embrace it with unique indoor activities, like the Spring Bean Roast and Sip at The Place Above the Notch! Discover the coffee roasting process on The Place’s Dietrich I- R 5, listen to Latin music, and enjoy freshly roasted coffee at this family-friendly event.
2026 Date: Sunday, 4/19. 1 – 3pm. No RVSP needed. Visit The Place Above the Notch’s website for more information.
SEVEN BIRCHES WINERY (Lincoln, NH)
An ultra-exclusive event kicks off at Seven Birches Winery soon! Seven Birches’ Wine Club members and their guests are invited to sample over 10 completely new wines before they are released to the public. Connect with the winemakers and purchase a special bottle before the wines go back in the cellar for more aging. The original session of this New SKU Wine Preview sold out quickly – don’t miss your opportunity to snag a seat at this newly-added earlier session.
2026 Date: Saturday, 4/18. 11am. Reserve your seat online today. Open exclusively to Seven Birches’ Wine Club Members.
WOODSTOCK INN BREWERY (Woodstock, NH)
You can always count on the Woodstock Inn Brewery for goods brews, food, and tunes. Swing in over April Vacation Week to sample these fun local events in Woodstock, NH.
If none of these April vacation activities in the White Mountains are quite what you were looking, check out these other ideas for spring adventures.
