BELIEVE IN BOOKS LITERACY FOUNDATION @ STORY LAND (Glen, NH)

Dash through a storybook wonderland! Story Land and the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation's 2025 Fun Run is a great way for kids to get active, support local literacy efforts, and also enjoy a FREE day at Story Land after concluding their run. The Believe in Books Literacy Foundation's book mobile will be onsite, as well as a few of Story Lands familiar and fun characters. Register today for this popular event.

Monday, 9/1. Registration is $10/child. Runners ages 13 and under are welcome. Race begins at 9am; start times and course vary based on age bracket. Tot Trot (Ages 4 & Under): Short Loop*; Ages 5 & 6:  ½K, Ages 7 & 8: ½K, Ages 9 - 13: 1K.

Questions? Email amanda@believeinbooks.org

CRANMORE MOUNTAIN RESORT (North Conway, NH) 

Cranmore Mountain Resort is your hub for mountain fun over Labor Day Weekend. Kick things off with the legendary Cranmore Summer Music Series - Steven Flaherty closes out another season of live music on the Fairbank Lodge Patio with his performance on Saturday, 8/30. After that, attend the Neon Glow Bash, a vivid salute to summer (including neon clothes, if you dare). 

Saturday, 8/30. Summer Music Series with Steven Flaherty: 4pm - 7pm. Neon Glow Bash: 5 - 8pm.

MT. WASHINGTON AUTO ROAD (Gorham, NH)

Sunset atop Mount Washington is one of the most beautiful sights to see in the White Mountains. But getting there? It can be a challenge, unless you book a sunset tour with the Mt. Washington Auto Road on select dates this summer! Saturday, 8/30, enjoy a guided coach tour to the summit and leave the road navigating to the pros - or, if you're feeling daring, opt for the drive yourself experience. Either way, you are guaranteed an epic journey to the top of the Northeast's highest peak. 

Reservations strongly recommended for sunset guided coach tours and sunset drive yourself tours. 

Saturday, 8/30. Coach Tour: Adults (Ages 13 and up): $89; Children (Ages 5-12): $65. 

Visit the Auto Road's website for more information and to book your desired tour. 

BARNSTORMERS THEATRE (Tamworth, NH)

Six spelling bee participants, six stories, one prize. Charming and humorous (and Tony award winning!), The 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee is a must-see if you are in the White Mountains over Labor Day weekend. Book your tickets with the Barnstormers Theatre today.

Show dates include 8/21 - 8/30. For more information, including tickets and showtimes, visit the Barnstormers website.

Explore "A Recipe for Success: Finding Women Through Community Cookbooks" with lecturer Erin Moulton. This informative talk, held at the Enfield Shaker Museum, covers the intertwined natures of community, history, geneaology, and church cookbooks. Participants will receive a few choice vintage recipes and a “recipe” for research planning. Attendees are encouraged to bring a cherished cookbook or recipe to share with the group. 

Saturday, 8/30. 2pm - 4pm. $20 (members)/$25 (nonmembers). Register on the Enfield Shaker Museum website. 

GUNSTOCK MOUNTAIN RESORT (Gilford, NH) 

The art scene meets the mountains at Gunstock Mountain Resort's Labor Day Craft Fair! Come enjoy the work of over 100 exhibitors selling their fine crafts and assorted sundries from 10am to 5pm both days. Enjoy live music from North River and bring your friendly, leashed dog. Did we mention that parking and admission are free?

Saturday, 8/30 & Sunday, 8/31. 10am - 5pm. Event is rain or shine with vendors under canopies. 

Courtesy Bonnie MacPherson

LANCASTER FAIR (Lancaster, NH)

This is it. The legendary Lancaster Fair in Lancaster, NH returns over Labor Day weekend! This revered local event has been open for over 150 years in succession, and we can’t wait to see the live music, big rig truck pulls, and animal demonstrations that make this event a can’t-miss capstone to summer in the White Mountains.

Thursday, 8/28 – Monday, 9/1. One low price includes one-day admission and midway rides. For more information, including event schedule, tickets, and parking, visit the Lancaster Fair’s website.

TOWN OF NORTH CONWAY 

WEATHERVANE THEATRE (Whitefield, NH)

Ready for another excellent performance? This time around, two shows light up the Weathervane Theatre’s marquee over the holiday weekend: One Man, Two Guvnors (a swinging sixties farce about mixed fortunes and murder) and Waitress (an uplifting musical about an aspiring pie-maker). 

One Man, Two Guvnors: Saturday, 8/30 at 2pm and 7:30pm. Waitress: Sunday, 8/31 at 2pm. For more information, including tickets and additional show dates, visit the Weathervane’s website.

WATERVILLE VALLEY (Waterville Valley, NH)

You can always count on Waterville Valley for holiday weekend festivities, and this Labor Day is no different! We've compiled a full schedule of events below, but there are two specific ones that deserve a special callout: the Family Chalk Art Festival hosted by Waterville Valley Recreation Department on Saturday, 8/30, and the End of Summer Bash & Fireworks on Sunday, 8/31 (which includes all kinds of fun, like a charity rubber duck race, live music in Town Square, and of course, fireworks!).

• Live Music in Town Square: Friday 8/29 (6-9pm); Saturday, 8/30 & Sunday 8/31 (12-3pm, 6-9pm)
• Historical Trolley Tour: Saturday, 8/30 & Sunday, 8/31 (10am - 11am)
• Cornhole Tournament: Friday, 8/29 (3 - 5pm). Meet at the field between Ice Arena & Corcoran Pond.
• Twilight S'mores: Friday, 8/29 (5 - 7pm). Supplies limited, first-come first-served. Located at Corcoran Pond Beach.
• Black Bear Trail Races: Saturday, 8/30 & Sunday, 8/31: 7:30am - 7:30pm. 5k, fun run, 1 mile, plus kids races too.
• 6th Annual Family Chalk Art Festival: Saturday, 8/30 (1-3pm). View asphalt masterpieces or come create on your own!  Also, take some spins around the Balance Bike Rider Rally track, run through the Jungle Trek & Caution Run obstacle courses, and test your aim at Battle Axes and the Pig Race!
• Sunday Morning Church Chair (non-denominational church service): Sunday, 8/31 (8:30-9:30am). Non-denominational church service/ Guests will load the chair between 8:30am-8:50am and the service will begin once the last guest arrives at the summit (9am). Guests will then have the option to ride the lift down or hike down after the service. The chairlift ride is complimentary for this church service.
• Getting to Know the Valley: Sunday, 8/31 (1-3pm). Take a stroll through Town Square and meet members of the many organizations and businesses of Waterville Valley. 
• End of Summer Bash & Fireworks: Sunday, 8/31 (5-8:30pm). Help us send summer out with a bang (literally), and ring in our colorful fall season in Waterville Valley! Outdoor concerts, annual duck race (5pm), and fireworks (8:30pm) over Corcoran Pond.
• Animal Encounter Series: Monday, 9/1 (10-11am). Held in Town Square, this live animal presentaion series hosted by expert naturalists from the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center willl inform and inspire all ages. 

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WESTERN WHITE MOUNTAINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (North Woodstock, NH)

The annual Rubber Ducky Regatta (hosted by the Western White Mountains Chamber of Commerce) returns for its 29^th year in North Woodstock, NH on Monday, 9/1. Close to 1,500 yellow ducks will be released in the Pemigewasset River at Cascade Park as part of the Chamber’s efforts to raise money for their high school scholarship fund, so come put down some dough and see if your very own duck just might be a winner! (And if you have to leave town before the race is run, don’t worry – winners will be contacted via phone and email the day after the race.)

Monday, 9/1, 10am – 12pm. Single Rubber Duck: $5.00. Family of 5: $20. Duck adoptions can be done in person at the Chamber office through Labor Day weekend, the day of the event at Cascade Park, or online until 6AM, Monday, 9/1.

BLACK BEAR LODGE (Waterville Valley, NH) 

Cozy up to great Labor Day weekend deals in Waterville Valley at the Black Bear Lodge.

Unplugged Family Experience: Packages start at just $202 a night for a 2-day stay, $181 a night for a 3-day stay, and our BEST VALUE $168 a night for a 4-day stay. Valid midweek or weekend based on availability through 8/29/25 and must be an advance reservation. Not available for groups. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. 

First Responders Special: Rate is based on our Family Suite that sleeps 6. Based on availability and must be an advance reservation only. Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotion. 

Military Special: 15% Military Discount (no selected dates). Based on availability and must be an advance reservation only. Not available for groups. Military verification may be requested upon check in. 

All discounts/offers cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. Subject to 15% Resort Fee and 8.5% NH Room & Meals Tax. Please call the lodge directly for more information and to take advantage of these deals. 800-349-BEAR (2327).

CRANMORE MOUNTAIN LODGE (North Conway, NH)

North Conway is one of the best places to stay in the White Mountains. Opt for a vacation at the Cranmore Mountain Lodge, and you'll enjoy promixity to shopping, dining, and outdoor adventures, plus a great Labor Day weekend lodging deal in North Conway: Book 3 nights over Labor Day weekend and received 50% off your third night, complimentary early check in and late check out, and a surprise gift when you book direct! 

Use code LABORDAY25 at checkout on the Cranmore Mountain Lodge's website. 

 

GRAND SUMMIT HOTEL AT ATTITASH (Bartlett, NH)

A poolside BBQ is the perfect way to unwind over Labor Day Weekend. Head to the Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash for hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken, plus perfect summery vibes. 

 

INN AT THORN HILL & SPA (Jackson, NH)

As summer draws to a close, it's time for one last stay at the Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa. This charming Jackson, NH inn welcomes guests and the public to enjoy live acoustic music on the porch from 5 - 9pm.

Saturday, 8/30.