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Experience the beauty of Lake Winnipesaukee from the shores of Church Landing and Bay Point. The Inns offer Kayak Rentals, Sailboat Lessons and Watersports Charters. In the winter months enjoy skating on our ice rink and sipping hot cocoa, weekend bonfires and horse drawn wagon rides through the village. We stand ready to help you plan your on or off property excursions for the lake, mountains and the surrounding area. Let us be your New Hampshire Guide!

There's plenty to do!

Local Events

Explore all the beauty that Meredith and the NH Lakes Region have to offer. Each changing New England season offers unique and exciting adventures that you don't want to miss! From hiking trails that climb to mountain-tops overlooking the lakes, to wonderful old-fashioned country fairs and farm stands, this is your four-season lakeside destination. To keep up to date, we invite you to sign up for our INNsider Newsletter, which is sent to your email address periodically.

You can view events from any of the four seasons; click a season from the menu below.

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Fall Events

Warm days and crisp nights make fall absolutely perfect in Meredith. Visit a harvest festival, a country fair or a pumpkin patch on one of the less traveled back roads. Take a boat ride or hike the mountain trails and see the mother nature’s most colorful display in full autumnal bliss.

Sunday Afternoon Dinner Cruises

Date(s): September 8, 2012-October 13, 2013

Starting September 8 through October 13 we offer sunset dinner / fall foliage cruises. From Weirs Beach at 5–7 PM. Kids under 13 cruise free. (Limit 2 free children per family.) All children under 5 go free. Adult $45, Youth (13-16) & additional children $35. June 26 through Aug. 28

The M/S Mount Washington

Date(s): May 18-October 31, 2013

Mount Washington Cruises offers Scenic Daytime and Sunset Dinner Dance Cruises on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH from late May through October. The M/S Mount Washington visits 5 ports on Lake Winnipesaukee and takes on passengers in Wolfeboro, Meredith, Center Harbor and Alton Bay on alternating days of the week with daily cruises from Weirs Beach.

Rock N Roll Saturday Night

Date(s): June 1-October 12, 2013

Come enjoy a night with DJ Warren Bailey

Family Party Night

Date(s): June 26-August 28, 2013

Bring the whole family for a fun evening of dining and dancing on the big lake. Special entertainer for the kids on the Main Deck. Make wonderful vacation memories with your children. Kids under 13 cruise free. (Limit 2 free children per family except under 5) All children under 5 go free. Adult $45, Youth (13-16) & additional children $35. June 26 through Aug. From Weirs Beach, 6–8 pm.

Def Leppard

Date(s): July 15, 2013

The members' self-made success and precociousness (Elliott, the group's eldest member, was 19, and Rick Allen, who became their permanent drummer after playing with several professional Sheffield bands, was 15) brought them the attention of the British rock press. AC/DC manager Peter Mensch added them to his roster and got them a contract with Mercury. Their first album was a hit in the U.K. and reached #51 in the U.S.

Swinging to the Oldies

Date(s): August 26, 2013

Take a cruise while listening to Annie and the Orphans.

"The Unicycle of Life" at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse

Date(s): August 28-September 1, 2013

It’s just another day on tour for the Kelly Family Circus where backstage life supplies as many laughs, thrills, and dramatic moments as the afternoon’s performance. A young girl’s visit to the circus and the surprise romance between two performers has ripple effects on all the members of the circus family including the jugglers, trapeze artists, tightrope walkers and, of course, clowns. Executive Director Bryan Halperin’s dramatic comedy looks at life through the colorful lens of the Big Top! Elephants not included.

Wednesday - Sunday 7:30pm, Friday & Saturday 2:00pm, -
Orchestra $20, Balcony $15
Special Student Rush tickets $12 (Best available - one hour prior to show. Cash only)

Labor Day Lobsterfest

Date(s): August 31, 2013

A New England summer is not complete without a lobster dinner.
Enjoy it on a sunset cruise with dinner and dancing to live music.

Nascar Sprint Series

Date(s): September 19, 2013-September 21, 2012

F.W. Webb 100, The New Hampshire 125 and the SYLVANIA 300 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

NH Highland Games

Date(s): September 20-22, 2013

The New Hampshire Highland Games, the largest Scottish cultural festival in the Northeast, is presented by The New Hampshire Gathering of the Scottish Clans, Inc., a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the furtherance of the music, dance, athletics and customs of the Scottish people and to the continuance of the Gaelic culture. Loon Mountain Ski Resort - Lincoln NH.

Autumn Craft Festival

Date(s): October 5-6, 2013

Historic Mill Falls comes alive with color, flavor and music with over 100 participating craftspeople.

Sandwich Fair

Date(s): October 12-14, 2013

Take the scenic drive up to Sandwich and enjoy this true New England Fair complete with arts and crafts, a midway, agricultural shows, competitions and of course good old fair food. Three days of activities.

Full Moon Fantasy

Date(s): October 19, 2013

Enjoy the Full Moon while Cruising around Lake Winnipesaukee.

M/S Mount Washington

Date(s): October 26, 2013

Join us aboard the M/S Mount Washington with a shipload of spooky characters, princesses, ballarinas or anything you can dream up. It is never too early to start planning for this costume party. Enjoy a night of dining, dancing and fun on Lake Winnipesaukee

Thanksgiving Village Retreat

Date(s): November 27-28, 2013

Thanksgiving Village Retreat
November 27 – 28, 2013

Share time-honored traditions of the Thanksgiving season at Mill Falls. You will enjoy a grand turkey feast with all the traditional trimmings and sumptuous desserts. Relax and unwind or gear up for the Holiday shopping season at the Marketplace.

Your retreat includes:
* Two night's accommodations
* Grand Thanksgiving Day buffet prepared by the Lakehouse Grille from Noon–5:00 pm
* Late afternoon turkey sandwiches complete with all the fixings in the lobbies of Church Landing and Mill Falls
* Breakfast each morning at one of our restaurants
* A discount coupon booklet to the Mill Falls * Marketplace shops and restaurants and a harvest gift from us!

Mill Falls Standard Room: $219
Chase House Lakeview Fireplace Room: $299
Church Landing Lake Front Fireplace Room: $349
(rates are per night based on double occupancy)

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