Holiday Festivities in the Mt. Washington Valley

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Come to Schouler Park in North Conway Village for an old-fashioned holiday event on Friday, November 29, 2024. Watch the tree lighting ceremony and greet Santa Claus. Santa arrives at 5:00pm for a reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas followed by the tree lighting.

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Executive Director Michelle Cruz stated, “We are happy that Santa and the tree lighting ceremony has returned to North Conway Village and is once again an annual event. Our Village looks magical under the Christmas lights with the vintage Conway Scenic Railroad station in the background and the array of charming shops and restaurants lining the streets. It’s a scene right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. We look forward to greeting visitors this holiday season.”

Not only is North Conway a destination for holiday cheer, it’s also a mecca for shopping with its many quaint independently owned shops and its tax free outlet shopping. Holiday revelers can count on shopping fun starting in the fall and continuing up to the big day.

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North Conway area shopping and holiday activities include:

Bring a Friend Shopping - Settlers Green has built a reputation for hosting one of the most exciting shopping events in New England. Bring A Friend happens every November right around Veterans Day. As it has grown, it has expanded from a single day event into a 10-day extravaganza. This year it takes place from November 1-11, 2024.

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The event brings thousands of shoppers, primarily women, to North Conway for a girls’ getaway with extended family and friends for a multi-day shopping experience. It is a tradition for many, with 80% of shoppers reporting they have attended the event multiple times since it began in 2001.

The core of activities from the original single day event remains the biggest draw. Referred to as the “Big Day,” it all kicks off with a free bag giveaway where 1000 bags, stuffed with coupon books, exclusive offers, and gifts, are distributed to a line of eager shoppers at 8 a.m. Typically, hundreds of people are lined up by the time we start distributing the bags at 8 a.m. and the bags are usually gone within 30-60 minutes. One bag includes a $500 gift card for one lucky shopper to kick off their shopping spree. Stores have extended hours, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the day is filled with entertainment and festivities. The “Big Day” this year is Saturday, November 9. 

Visit them online at www.settlersgreen.com

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Festival of Trees  -  Friday, November 29 - Sunday, December 8, 2024

The Festival of Trees is an annual holiday event sponsored by the Carroll County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (CCRSVP) that will be held again this year at Settlers Green! The event showcases the local organizations and businesses that call the Mount Washington Valley home by decorating beautiful holiday trees. 100% of proceeds benefit CCRSVP including programs such as Meals On Wheels and Non Emergency Medical Transportation. 

In addition to viewing hours, Cocktail Hours with entertainment and refreshments with be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, November 29 and Friday, December 6. For the full scedule please visit NHFestivalofTrees.com

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Waumbek Wonderland Package -

It’s a new family Christmas tradition in the making! Bretton Woods Vacations has partnered with The Cog Railway to offer the Waumbek Wonderland lodging package.  This exclusive package features a vacation rental plus a trip up Mount Washington on the Cog Railway to share hot cocoa with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Choose from over 125 vacation home rentals from Bretton Woods Vacations, and add on the Waumbek Wonderland Package to include this holiday excursion to your trip.  

Waumbek Wonderland takes place during weekends starting Friday, November 29 then continuing every Saturday and Sunday through December 22. Santa will make an exclusive stop on December 24 to welcome all guests coming to the area to celebrate the holiday. 

Book lodging packages here: https://tinyurl.com/WaumbekWonderlandPackage

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Inn to Inn Cookie Tour - Hosted by the Country Inns of the White Mountains, the 27th Annual Inn to Inn Cookie Tour takes place on December 14-15, 2024. Cookie lovers can sample the very best in hand-baked treats from Tamworth to North Conway to Jackson, NH. Holiday revelers can stay for the weekend at any of these lovely inns, or just tour for the day. Either way, this classic Christmas event will put everyone in the holiday mood with inspiration for their own decorations, baking and gifts.  the inns hosting the merriment include The Farmstand B&B in Tamworth; Inn at Crystal Lake and Snowvillage Inn in Eaton; the Samuel O’Reilly House in North Conway; and in Jackson, the Inn at Ellis River.

Newcomers to the holiday fun include the Christmas Farm Inn in Jackson, Cranmore Mountain Lodge in North Conway and Purity Spring Resort in East Madison. 

Book your Cookie Tour Package at www.countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com

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Ski with Santa - Cranmore Mountain hosts a “Cocoa with Santa” event on December 22. Take an after hours chairlift ride to their summit Meister Hut for cookies, cocoa and a holiday story with Santa. This is a ticketed event going on sale in late November. Visit www.cranmore.com for details. 

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About the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce

The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting the economic vitality of the region. Through advocacy, marketing, and support, the Chamber works to enhance the quality of life for both residents and businesses in the Mt. Washington Valley.

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