Lake Life Local Events February 16th - February 22nd

🎿🎶 Moat Après Ski Party with Live Music 🎶🎿
📍 Freestyle Lounge, Waterville Valley Resort, 1 Ski Area Rd, Waterville Valley, NH
🗓 Monday, February 16
🕞 3:30 – 6:30 PM
📣 Public · Family-Friendly · Après Ski Event

Wrap up your day on the slopes with a fun and relaxed Après Ski Party at Waterville Valley Resort! Head to the Freestyle Lounge for a family-friendly après ski celebration featuring live music by Chris White, presented by Moat.

✨ What to Expect:

• Live music performance by Chris White

• Cozy après ski vibes in the Freestyle Lounge

• A welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere

• The perfect post-ski hangout for skiers and non-skiers alike

Swing by after hitting the slopes, grab a drink, enjoy the music, and soak up the après ski energy in the heart of Waterville Valley. 🎶❄️

🥕❄️ Laconia Winter Farmers Market at the Belknap Mill ❄️🥖
📍 Belknap Mill | Laconia, NH
📅 Tuesday, February 17
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Enjoy fresh, local food all winter long at the Laconia Winter Farmers Market, held inside the historic Belknap Mill! This monthly market brings together local farmers, food producers, artisans, and crafters from Laconia and the surrounding areas — proving that local shopping doesn’t stop when winter begins.

🛒 What You’ll Find:
Fresh produce, meats, cheeses, wine, all-natural baked breads and pastries, pies, organic teas, coffee, plus handmade goods from local artisans and crafters.

🎶 More Than a Market:
While you shop, enjoy live music, explore local art displays, and take part in tours of the Belknap Mill for a full community experience.

📅 Market Schedule:
Held on the third Tuesday of each month from November 18, 2025 through May 19, 2026
Upcoming dates include:

• Nov. 18

• Dec. 16

• Jan. 20

• Feb. 17

• March 17

• April 21

• May 19

Support local farmers and makers, connect with your community, and enjoy the warmth of the Belknap Mill this winter at the Laconia Winter Farmers Market! 🌿🧀

⛷️❄️ $20 Tuesday Nights at King Pine ❄️🏂
📍 King Pine Ski Area | East Madison, NH
📅 Tuesday, February 17
🕞 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday nights just got a whole lot better at King Pine! Grab your crew and hit the slopes for $20 Tuesday Night Lights, featuring affordable evening skiing, snowboarding, and now snow tubing — all in a fun, relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.

🎿 Ski & Ride:
Enjoy lift access from 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM for just $20.

🛷 Snow Tubing:
Hourly sessions from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM — also just $20.

🎒 Need Gear?
Rentals are available for just $20, making it easy to bring a friend or plan a spontaneous night out.

🍕🍻 Food & Drink Specials:
Keep the good vibes going with two slices of pizza and two draft beers at the Trails End Tavern — also just $20!

Whether you're carving turns after work, enjoying family night on the hill, or making it a weekly winter tradition with friends, King Pine’s $20 Tuesday Nights deliver big fun without the big price tag.

Bundle up, grab your gear, and we’ll see you under the lights! ❄️✨

🎉✨ Ladies Night at DOX on Winnisquam ✨🎉
📍 DOX on Winnisquam
🗓 Every Thursday
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Unwind lakeside and celebrate community, connection, and creativity at Ladies Night at DOX on Winnisquam! Gather your besties for an evening filled with live music, delicious food, specialty cocktails, and a featured local woman-owned business each week.

Hosted by Jules, founder of Magickal Medicinal: An Herbal Apothecary and General Manager at DOX, this weekly event shines a spotlight on amazing small businesses — giving one vendor each Thursday the opportunity to showcase their products or services in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.

✨ What to Expect:
• Live music & great vibes
• Specialty cocktails & lakeside views
• A rotating spotlight on local vendors
• Weekly raffle featuring a vendor-donated item
• A welcoming space to connect and support small businesses

🛍 Interested in Being a Vendor?
Here’s how to get involved:
1️⃣ Stop by DOX on Winnisquam on a Thursday night.
2️⃣ Let us know what you’ll be showcasing.
3️⃣ Bring a small raffle item (your “vendor fee”) to contribute to the evening’s giveaway.

DOX will promote your business and tag you — just bring your business cards and share the love!
Vendors receive a table (approx. 2x4 ft) and chairs if needed. Set-up begins at 5 PM. Once booked, you’ll receive a calendar invite and reminders.

📧 To apply or join the sub list for last-minute openings:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Follow DOX and Magickal Medicinal on social media for weekly highlights and updates.

Join us each Thursday for an evening of lakeside laughter, local love, and unforgettable vibes at DOX on Winnisquam! 💃🍹🎶✨

🍁✨ Tap into Maple at Prescott Farm ✨🍁
📍 Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center – Laconia, NH
📅 Thursday, February 19
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎟 Members: Free | Non-Members: $15
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Multigenerational Program | Limited Capacity

Learn something sweet this winter at Prescott Farm’s Tap into Maple program! Experience the time-honored New England tradition of maple sugaring with a hands-on adventure from tree to table.

Participants will:
🌳 Identify and measure trees to determine the best ones to tap
🪓 Explore both historical and modern tapping tools
📖 Learn the history of maple sugaring, including Native American legends
🧪 Discover the math and science behind boiling sap into syrup
🍁 Taste delicious, fresh maple syrup

The program includes approximately a 1-mile walk to and from the Sugar House, with uneven terrain and an uphill return. Please dress warmly and wear boots. Snowshoes or traction cleats will be provided as needed (feel free to bring your own).

Additional 2026 program dates include:

• Tuesday, February 17 (10 AM–12 PM)

• Saturday programs in March (10 AM–2 PM with sessions starting hourly)

• Accessible programs available every Saturday from 10–11 AM

Preregistration is highly recommended as space is limited.

Bundle up and join Prescott Farm for a hands-on, family-friendly maple adventure you won’t want to miss! 🍁🥾

❄️🐾 Human Sled Dog Race – Camp Resilience
📍 Beans & Greens, 245 Intervale Rd, Gilford, NH
🗓 Saturday, February 21, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM (Check-in at 9:30 AM)
📣 Public · Team Race · Winter Fun Fundraiser

Get ready for a hilarious and exciting twist on winter racing at the Human Sled Dog Race hosted by Camp Resilience! Teams of three will compete in this unique winter challenge where teamwork, speed, and creativity all matter.

✨ Race Format:

• Teams of 3 people (2 pullers + 1 rider)

• Dash 25 yards while pulling a teammate on a sled with a rope

• Each puller then spins around a wiffle bat 5 times

• Race back to the finish line — fastest team advances!

• Bracket-style competition with heats leading to a champion

🏆 Prizes Awarded For:

• 1st Place

• 2nd Place

• 3rd Place

• Most Creative Wear

👟 All types of footwear allowed (no spikes on rider).
🛷 Teams must bring their own sled and rope.
☕ Check-in begins at 9:30 AM on race day.

Whether you’re racing for glory or laughs, this event promises action, community spirit, and a great way to celebrate winter — Camp Resilience style! Sign up your team today. 🐾❄️

❄️🐾 Wild Winter Walk 🐾❄️
📍 Meet at the Portico
🗓 Saturday, February 21
🕙 10:00 – 11:30 AM (also offered 1:00 – 2:30 PM)
👨‍👩‍👧 Ages 6+ · Outdoor Program

Bundle up and explore the wonders of winter wildlife on a guided Wild Winter Walk led by knowledgeable naturalists. Stroll along the live animal exhibit trail and observe animal ambassadors as they show off their winter coats and survival strategies.

🐾 What You’ll Discover:

• How animals stay warm, find food, and survive winter conditions

• Close-up views of live animal ambassadors

• Fascinating insights from expert naturalists

❄️ Know Before You Go:

• Children must be accompanied by a registered adult

• This is an outdoor program — dress warmly with insulated boots, hats, and gloves

• Limited capacity: 14 participants per session

💲 Cost:

• $15 members

• $18 non-members

This engaging, educational winter adventure is perfect for curious kids and adults alike. Advance registration required — spots fill quickly!

https://nhnaturerd.tamretail.net/SelectEvent.aspx?eventid=1000074

🎨✨ Family Craft Day at Belknap Mill ✨🎨

📍 Belknap Mill

📆 Saturday Feb 21st
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎟 Free Admission | All Ages Welcome

Bring the whole family to the historic Belknap Mill for a fun and creative drop-in craft event! From 11 AM to 1 PM, families can enjoy a relaxed, hands-on crafting experience designed for all ages.

This free community event is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together, spark creativity, and make something special to take home. Whether you stay for a few minutes or the full two hours, you’re welcome to drop in and create at your own pace.

No experience necessary — just bring your imagination and enjoy a morning of creativity, connection, and family fun at Belknap Mill! 🎨💛