March is New Hampshire Maple Month, and we couldn’t be more excited! While every day of the year is perfect for fat stacks of pancakes and hearty pours of maple syrup, when the snow starts thawing and the sap starts flowing, life in the White Mountains is even sweeter.
This year, the perfect time to visit is March 21st & 22nd (aka Maple Weekend).
In honor of this special season, we’re extending the tastiest of challenges: tap into a new tradition and visit some of the best sugar shacks in New Hampshire! Here is our round up for the best Maple Month activities in the White Mountains, as well as great NH Maple Weekend lodging deals.
Maple Experiences
FADDEN'S GENERAL STORE & MAPLE SUGARHOUSE (Woodstock, NH)
While Maple Month extends all the way through March, many local maple syrup producers celebrate in earnest on Maple Weekend. This includes the iconic Fadden’s General Store & Maple Sugarhouse in Woodstock, NH, family owned and operated since 1896.
Over the years, Fadden’s has garnered many “Best Of” blue ribbons and trophies for its maple syrup. Walking through the general store, with its old floorboards, vintage photos, and maple-themed products, is like taking a step back into NH’s history. Expect a taxidermy moose, heaping piles of kettle corn coated in maple syrup, and fanciful souvenirs, as well as a friendly pup eager for a few scratches before you take you maple tour.
During Maple Weekend at Fadden's General Store, visitors will learn how tree sap becomes maple syrup and also sample some exclusive Maple Weekend treats. Sugar on snow, maple cotton candy, and plenty of syrup tastings make this North Woodstock stop well worth the trip.
The general store is open 7 days a week for all your favorite maple needs.
Photo Credit: Colleen Eliason
FOREST SOCIETY NORTH AT THE ROCKS (Bethlehem, NH)
For some visitors, maple treats are the main draw. For others more inclined to the story behind the syrup, a visit to the Forest Society North at The Rocks in Bethlehem, NH is a must. This working farm isn’t just a place to cut your own Christmas tree – it’s also a great local producer of the sweet stuff!
Book your tickets for The Rocks’ signature event, the NH Maple Experience, where you can learn about maple tree idenitification and the history of maple sugaring, and tap a tree. Take a horse-drawn tour of the maple lines, ride a tractor to the Maple Museum, and enjoy a maple tasting, complete with donuts and sour pickles.
The NH Maple Experience tour takes about 2 hours. We recommend securing your tickets online ahead of time if you’re making a special trip just for this activity, but walk-ins will be accommodated if there is room – be sure to call ahead to check!
If you are planning a weekend stay, The Rocks has partnered with some of the area's hotels for Maple Month accommodations packages, or you can book a stay at the 3-bedroom historic Gardener's Cottage on property.
The Rocks Annual Maple Dinner is another can't-miss event in March. Toast Maple Season and the Forest Society's 125th year of protecting New Hampshire's great outdoors on Friday, 3/20 with a maple-themed meal. To register for the dinner and learn more, visit The Rocks' website.
2026 Maple Experience: Saturday, 3/14 & Sunday, 3/15, Saturday, 3/21 & Sunday, 3/22, Saturday, 3/28. On these dates, tours are ongoing from 10am - 2pm on the hour.
2026 Annual Maple Dinner: Friday, 3/20. 5pm - 8pm. Register online.
Photo Credit: Colleen Eliason
FULLER'S SUGARHOUSE (Jefferson & Lancaster, NH)
Venture a bit further north to Fuller's Sugarhouse in Lancaster, NH. This family-owned and operated business has over 50 years in the maple biz, boiling and selling delicious maple syrup. Visit their country store in Lancaster throughout the month of March for a sweet souvenir. If you're headed across Route 2 in Jefferson, keep an eye out for steam coming from their sugarhouse - visitors are welcome to stop in, say hello and enjoy a sample of maple syrup! As you might expect, though, Maple Weekend at Fuller's Sugarhouse is the time to visit if you'd like to try sugar on snow, tour the sugarhouse, and take part in a tour of the sugar bush (if the weather permits).
Photo Credit: Fuller's Sugarhouse
BELIEVE IN BOOKS SUGAR SHACK (Intervale, NH)
You may have taken a ride on their Journey to the North Pole train excursion, walked their Storybook Trail, or jammed out to live music during one of their seasonal summer concert series, but if you haven't checked out the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation's Sugar Shack, you are missing out on one of their sweetest activities. On weekends in March, including Maple Weekend at Believe in Books, the Sugar Shack in the Woods will be open for visitors. After purchasing some maple products (the net proceeds of which go towards the Believe in Books literacy programs), put on your cross-country skis or snowshoes for a fun trek through the woods.
Photo Credit: Courtesy Believe in Books
REMICK COUNTRY DOCTOR FARM & MUSEUM (Tamworth, NH)
Prepare for the tastiest weekend of the spring, and learn all about early maple sugaring processes at the Remick Country Doctor Farm & Museum with a Guided Maple Sugaring Tour or a visit to their Annual Open House.
Guided Maple Sugaring Tour: Offered weekly in March, Thursday–Saturday at 11 a.m. (No tour Saturday, March 21 — see Annual Open House in the Sugarhouse details below). Preregister three ways: online, call (603) 323-7591, or register onsite by 10:45 a.m. the day of the tour (spots are limited).
Annual Open House at the Sugarhouse: Saturday of New Hampshire Maple Weekend (3/21), vsit the sugarhouse on Great Hill Rd. in Tamworth Village, where you’ll find maple syrup products and demonstrations of Doc Remick’s backyard sap boiler. While onsite, learn about the history of sugaring from exhibited historical tools and wall exhibits, and see a model of how modern sap extraction works using tubing.
Photo Credit: Remick Country Doctor Farm & Museum
ENJOY WOODSTOCK MAPLE FEST (WOODSTOCK, NH)
Maple weekend just got a little sweeter with Maple Fest in downtown Woodstock hosted by Enjoy Woodstock. This event features all day activities and events put on by local businesses that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. On Saturday, March 21st enjoy maple boiling demonstrations, sugar on snow, and maple ice cream at Fadden's Sugar House, stop in to Fig Free North for infused herbal tea, stickers, and a 10% on all store purchases. Don't miss the Pancake Breakfast at the Woodstock Inn Brewery on Sunday, March 22nd. (Reservations required).
Maple Weekend Lodging Deals
BRETTON WOODS VACATIONS (Various Locations)
As the winter chill gives way to the warmth of spring, Bretton Woods Vacations invites visitors of all ages to unlock the sweet secrets of maple sugaring with a New Hampshire Maple Experience Package. Choose from over 120+ vacation home rentals from Bretton Woods Vacations, and add on a trip to The Rocks for their annual celebration of maple syrup. The New Hampshire Maple Experience takes place on March 14-15; March 21-22; and March 28, 2026.
To enhance this unforgettable experience, Bretton Woods Vacations offers lodging with exquisite rentals that provide the perfect retreat after a day of exploration. Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes, these accommodations ensure comfort and convenience for an idyllic stay.
Book at www.brettonwoodsvacations.com.
PURITY SPRING RESORT (Madison, NH)
Experience the magic of sugaring season during NH Maple Weekend at Purity Spring Resort with their “Sugar Shack Stay N’ Tour” package! Starting as low as $155/night, your two-night stay (checking in on Friday afternoon, March 20th and checking out Sunday morning, March 22nd) includes accommodations, a maple sugar welcome package in your room at arrival, a $50 gift certificate towards dinner, drinks and dessert (including maple themed specials) at our on-site Traditions Restaurant, Cafe & Pub and a personal tour and special yummy gift from three locally owned, family operated maple sugar shacks including Brooks Family Sugar House (Freedom, NH), Turkey Street Maples (Tamworth, NH), and Mooney Hill Maples (Madison, NH).
To reserve this limited time offer, book now online or call 603-367-8896 or 800-373-3754, to speak with Purity Spring's lodging specialists. Offer is subject to availability and may not be combined with any other promotions or discounted rates. Non-refundable and advance purchase rates are excluded. Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Ready to plan your visit? Maple Weekend (March 21st & 22nd, 2026) is the highlight of New Hampshire’s Maple Month, and the majority of sugarhouses will be open. Click through our website to explore all the best places to stay in the White Mountains and ideas for spring adventures; chances are, a sugarhouse is just a short drive away!
