Labor Day Lodging
Back to Top of ListBRETTON WOODS VACATIONS (Various Locations)
Labor Day lodging deals in the White Mountains are easy to find with a scroll through Bretton Woods Vacation’s website. Pick from chalets, condos, lodges, and farmhouses – just don’t forget to enter coupon code LABORDAY24 at checkout if you would like 20% off a 3 night stay at any one of Bretton Woods’ amazing properties.
Visit Bretton Woods Vacations' website for more information.
FRANCONIA INN (Franconia, NH)
Cozy up to an end of summer stay at the Franconia Inn. This classic New Hampshire inn is mere minutes from mountain adventures, and its are offering a great lodging deal over Labor Day weekend: stay two nights, get 50% off a third night.
Promo runs Thursday, August 29 – Monday, September 2. Standard lodging rates apply. Visit the Franconia Inn's website to book today.
GOLDEN EAGLE LODGE (Waterville Valley, NH)
Waterville Valley is full of fun things to do over Labor Day weekend, and the Golden Eagle Lodge is offering a great deal if you'd like to be close the festivities: buy two nights, get the third free!
OMNI MOUNT WASHINGTON RESORT (Bretton Woods, NH)
Celebrate Labor Day 2024 with the Omni Mount Washington Resort. Friday, 8/30 – Monday, 9/2, this historic property will host a weekend celebration complete with musical performances, family friendly activities, and fantastic food. Highlights include guided nature walks, kid-friendly activities like poolside popsicles and lawn games, and outstanding music events like Music in the Mountains featuring Darlin’ Corey (just across the street at Bretton Woods Ski Area) and live music from DC Duo on the Jewell Terrace.
For more information on resort events, visit the Omni Mount Washington Resort’s website.
WATERVILLE VALLEY TOWN SQUARE (Waterville Valley, NH)
Set yourself up for a holiday stay in Waterville Valley at Town Square Condominiums. There are plenty of fun events going on in town, including fireworks and chalk art festivals (more on that below), but if you’d rather lay low in your condo, you can rest easy knowing your stay is 20% off over Labor Day weekend!
Book now by calling Town Square Condos at 888-462-9887 or by using the promo code “BASH” when booking online. Terms & conditions: Available on a 3-night stay 8/30-9/1/24. Rate is based on availability and must be an advance reservation only. Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotion. Subject to 15% Resort Fee and 9% NH Room & Meals Tax. For more information, visit the Waterville Valley website.
Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
Back to Top of ListBARNSTORMERS THEATRE (Tamworth, NH)
Boy meets girl. Boy offends girl. Pride & Prejudice is a Regency classic for a reason, and we can’t wait to see how the Barnstormers Theatre brings it all to life on their Tamworth, NH stage! This adaptation has been billed as “fresh” and “effervescent”, which are vibes we can’t wait to lean into after such a hot summer.
Show dates include 8/22 - 8/25, and 8/27 - 8/31. For more information, including tickets, visit the Barnstormers website.
BELIEVE IN BOOKS LITERACY FOUNDATION (Intervale, NH)
Pink Floyd in the White Mountains? You better believe it, and it’s all thanks to the Sunset Concert Series hosted by the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation. While they might not be the real Pink Floyd, Echoes of Floyd is a perfect tribute, and we can’t think of a better way to salute a summer of revelry in Intervale, NH than setting up a lawn chair for some live music.
Friday, 8/30 at 6:30pm. Tickets start at $20. BIBLF members receive $5 off. Visit the BIBLF website for more information.
THE COLONIAL THEATRE (Bethlehem, NH)
The Colonial Theatre in Bethlehem, NH is no stranger to good stories and great acts. Take Deer Tick’s Emotional Contracts, a new body of work that has been in the making since 2017. This release is billed as Deer Tick’s most collaborative album to date, so come check out the camaraderie this Labor Day weekend!
Sunday, 9/1 at 8pm. For more information, including tickets, visit the Colonial’s website.
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 153 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, 8/29 – Monday, 9/2. 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.
NORTH COUNTRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT JEAN’S PLAYHOUSE (Lincoln, NH)
In the lead up to the long weekend, North Country Center for the Arts at Jean’s Playhouse brings Stephen King’s Misery to the stage. Will romance novelist Paul Sheldon be able to escape his captor, a deranged fan named Annie Wilkes? Find out in this chilling, captivating tale.
Show dates include Friday, 8/30 & Saturday, 8/31 at 7:30pm. Adults: $45; Seniors: $40; Juniors: $38. For more show dates and tickets, visit the Jean’s Playhouse website.
Laugh your way through Labor Day weekend with the North Country Comedy Series at Jean’s Playhouse. Host Greg Boggis will set the stage for headliner Robbie Printz and featured comedian Emily Ruskowksi, two New England-based comedians with a real flair for all things funny. See you there?
Sunday, 9/1 at 7:30 PM. $32 / Ticket. General Seating. Rated PG-13. Tickets available on the Jean’s Playhouse website.
WEATHERVANE THEATRE (Whitefield, NH)
Ready for another excellent performance? This time around, The Full Monty lights up the Weathervane Theatre’s marquee over the holiday weekend. This raucous, pop-rock-musical is an adaptation of the hit movie turned Broadway smash, and while it’s a lot of fun, we’d recommend all guests be 14+, as adult themes, language, and nudity all play a part in this hilarious, heartwarming show.
The Full Monty runs Saturday, 8/31 (7:30pm) and Sunday, 9/1 (5pm). For more information, including tickets and additional show dates, visit the Weathervane’s website.
WOODSTOCK INN BREWERY (North Woodstock, NH)
If you’ve checked out our past events-themed blogs, you know the drill: the Woodstock Inn Brewery is your one stop brewpub if you want to catch a live band, watch an open mic night, and participate in a music bingo bonanza over one epic holiday weekend.
Live Band: Friday, 8/30 & Saturday 8/31 (8:30 – 11:30pm). Open Mic: Sunday, 9/1 (8 – 11:30pm). Music Bingo: Monday, 9/2 (7 – 9pm).
Other Fun Activities
Back to Top of ListCHRISTMAS FARM INN & SPA (Jackson, NH)
Splish splash into a new season with an End of Summer Pool Party at Christmas Farm Inn & Spa in Jackson, NH. On Sunday, 9/1, one and all are invited to partake in poolside festivities like a snack shack, BBQ, and live music, plus a few celebratory dips to cap off summer.
Sunday, 9/1. Snack Shack open 12-5pm. BBQ runs 5pm-8pm. Cost TBD. Visit the Christmas Farm Inn & Spa’s website for the most current information.
JACKSON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Jackson, NH)
Give them pumpkin to talk about and kick off your fall celebrations early with the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce’s Return of the Pumpkin People. In honor of its 40th year, the Chamber is going all out, including a Dinner Gala at the Eagle Mountain House on Sunday, 9/1. The night will be filled with entertainment, games, raffles, a silent auction, and actual Pumpkin People displays created by a multiple award-winning property. Immediately following the dinner there will also be a Fireworks Display in Jackson Village celebrating Labor Day – talk about a great season opener!
What about the Pumpkin People themselves? They’ll go on display as usual starting 10/1 around the Mount Washington Valley, but for now you can order a brochure online and start planning your route.
Dinner Gala: Sunday, 9/1. $50 pp, all inclusive (ages 12 and up). $20 pp, all inclusive (children 12 and under). Space is limited; reserve your spots today by calling 978-580-0905. Visit the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce’s website for more information.
SCULPTURED SAND (North Woodstock, NH)
The reappearance of Ice Castles is the last thing you’d expect in North Woodstock before the snow flies – but isn’t that what makes this local event all the more spectacular? Swap the ice for sand and add in a bit of art, and you’ll start getting the gist of Sculptured Sand, a one-of-kind event broughy to you by the creators of Ice Castles that features over 25 sculptures from world-renowned sand artists.
Sculptured Sand is on display through Monday, 9/2, so make this stop a must during your Labor Day travels.
Fridays & Saturdays: 3 – 9pm. Sundays: 11am – 3pm. Tickets: $18.50 (ages 12+); $15 (under 12).
WATERVILLE VALLEY RECREATION DEPARTMENT (Waterville Valley, NH)
Take those doodling skills to the sidewalk. The Waterville Valley Recreation Department is hosting their annual Family Chalk Art Festival on Saturday, 8/31, and you’re invited! In addition to art to admire and create, there will also be inflatables for bouncing, live music, and family fun for all.
Saturday, 8/31, 1 – 3pm. Cost: $10 for access to inflatable slides and obstacle courses; free to compete in chalk art contest. For more information, visit the town of Waterville Valley’s website.
WATERVILLE VALLEY TOWN SQUARE (Waterville Valley, NH)
You can always count on Waterville Valley Town Square for holiday weekend festivities and this Labor Day is no different! Keep Sunday evening open: Town Square’s End of Summer Bash & Fireworks has all kinds of fun, including an annual charity duck race, live music in Town Square, and of course, fireworks.
If that doesn’t quite float your boat, there’s also a free outdoor movie at Packard’s Field on Sunday, 9/1 hosted by the Waterville Valley Recreation Department. What's showing? Wonka, so pack your snacks, chairs, and blankets and settle in for a sweet flick. (But don’t stay up too late! On Monday, 9/2, look for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center under the tent in Town Square for their latest Animal Encounter Series.)
End of Summer Bash & Fireworks: Sunday, 9/1. Annual Charity Duck Race: 5pm (Purchase your ducks in advance at Town Square shops. $3 per duck or 4 ducks for $10, with proceeds benefiting a local charity. Free for spectators.). Live Music in Town Square: 5 – 8pm. Fireworks: 8:30pm.
Outdoor Movie Night: Sunday, 9/1. Movie starts at 8:15pm. Free. (If it’s raining, movie night will be relocated to WVRD’s gymnasium.)
Animal Encounter Series: Monday, 9/2, 10am – 11am. Free.
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 28th year in North Woodstock, NH on Monday, 9/2. 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, 9/4, 10am – 12pm. Single Rubber Duck: $5.00. Family of 5: $20.
Major Attractions
Back to Top of ListGRANITE STATE SCENIC RAILWAY (Lincoln, NH)
All aboard for a great deal! The Granite State Scenic Railway in Lincoln, NH is offering 30% off all train tickets (coach and first class only) through Labor Day Weekend. Whether you're planning a fun day out with family or a scenic journey with friends, now's the perfect time to hop aboard. Don’t miss out on this chance to make memories while saving big. Grab your tickets today and make this Labor Day a ride to remember!
30% off all tickets coach & first only through Labor Day Weekend (Saturday, August 31st - Monday September 2nd). Includes the Granite State Scenic Railway and Winnipesaukee Scenic Railway. Coach and first-class tickets only! Call (603) 745-2135 or book online and use code: LABOR30.
