Pollard Brook Activities
Week 34 (08/24-08/31) and Week 33 (08/17-08/24)
This report is updated every Saturday for the incoming week (occasionally a bit earlier).
PLEASE NOTE: Most activities have limited space and require advanced reservations. Sign-ups open at the conclusion of the Monday Orientation at approximately 10:30AM (first-come, first-served). If you cannot be there in person, you may call us at 603-745-9900 and ask for the Activities Department (X-470 from in-room), or you may sign up in the Main Lobby any time after that. All activities start at designated times, so please arrive early. Schedule is subject to change, may be weather dependent, and may be cancelled for lack of participation or tardiness. Children must be supervised.
ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK 34 (08/24-08/31)
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MONDAY, AUGUST 25TH
9:00AM - RESORT ORIENTATION (free event): Meet the Activities Staff in the movie theater for approximately one hour of information regarding daily activities, resort amenities, and local offerings. Activities sign-ups open at the end of this meeting. Complimentary doughnuts.
11:00AM-1:00PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Labor Day weekend). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HITPIG! (free event): A bounty hunter pig finds himself trekking the globe with an elephant. Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:30PM - GUIDED WALK ON THE DISCOVERY TRAIL: Join us for a leisurely walk in the White Mountain National Forest on an easy and well-maintained 1.4-mile loop walk. This interpretive trail is educational, fun, conveniently located, and relaxing for people of all ages. It's a great way to stretch your legs! $5 per person.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - WICKED (free event): The untold story of Elphaba and Glinda, the witches of Oz. Rated PG. BYO treats.
4:30PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
6:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - WOLFS (free event): An action comedy starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Please note: Rated R. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats.
7:00-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now have our own soft serve machine! Come to our ice cream window on the poolside deck outside of the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk for directions if you can't find it). $5 per cone/cup, $7 per sundae, $5 per soda float, and $3 per handmade snow cone. -
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26TH
8:30-9:00AM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Mt. Washington Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Labor Day weekend). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
9:00AM - KAYAK OR PADDLEBOARD AT MOORE RESERVOIR: Experience the White Mountains from a different perspective and get out on the water for 2-hours of relaxing paddling on picturesque Moore Reservoir. North Country Kayak will set you up with all the proper equipment and then you can head out on your own to enjoy stunning views, observe resident bald eagles, find a private cove, and go for a swim on a secret beach. Previous experience is not necessary. Choose from single kayaks, tandem kayaks, or paddleboards. Return to resort by 1:00pm. Discounted price of $35 per person. Last-minute cancellations or no call/no-shows may be charged a $20 cancellation fee. Reach out to the Concierge if you have questions.
1:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE (free event): Porky Pig and Daffy Duck are minding their own business when they stumble upon a strange alien plot emanating from a bubblegum factory. Rated PG. BYO treats.
4:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE LEGEND OF OCHI (free event): A young girl learns to never go outside after dark because of forest creatures known as the ochi. However, when a baby ochi is left behind by its pack, she embarks to reunite it with its family. Rated PG. BYO treats.
6:00-6:30PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Mt. Washington Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Labor Day weekend). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
6:00PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
7:00PM - CRAFT HOUR: Choose from a handful of assorted crafts. See Concierge if you have questions. Prices range from $5-$10.
7:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - WATCH THE SKIES (free event): UFO Sweden is a club of quirky outsiders that investigates supernatural phenomenon. One member is convinced that her father was abducted by aliens, and they embark on an adventure. Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats.
8:00PM - MOOSE/WILDLIFE BUS TOUR: Join us for an interpretive tour around the region in search of New Hampshire's famous wildlife! This time of year, black bear and moose are very active. However, be forewarned that we may not see anything at all. That being said, your wildlife guide will speak extensively about the different animals and history of wildlife in New Hampshire. Tour lasts approx. 3-hours. Limited space. $15 per person. -
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27TH
8:30-9:00AM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Mt. Washington Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Labor Day Weekend). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
9:00AM - WATERFALL BUS TOUR OF THE KANCAMAGUS: We'll head over the Kancamagus Highway for a couple of short/easy walks to Sabbaday Falls (0.6 miles round-trip), and also Rocky Gorge (0.1 miles round-trip). We'll also stop at other scenic vistas for pictures along the way. Approx. 3-hour tour. Limited space. $10 per person.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE WILD ROBOT (free event): Roz, a free-spirited robot crash lands on an unpopulated planet. Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:00-1:30PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Mt. Washington Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Labor Day weekend). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
2:00PM - CRAFT HOUR: Choose from a handful of assorted crafts. See Concierge if you have questions. Prices range from $5-$10.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE (free event): The inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his family by a fast moving storm on Mt. Katahdin, Maine's highest peak. Rated PG. BYO treats.
4:00PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
6:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (free event): The new one! Rated PG. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats.
7:00-8:00PM - CAMPFIRE AND S'MORES: We'll have s'mores available by the campfire (located in the backyard near the tennis courts). Weather dependent.
8:00-9:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now have our own soft serve machine! Come to our ice cream window on the poolside deck outside of the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk for directions if you can't find it). $5 per cone/cup, $7 per sundae, $5 per soda float, and $3 per handmade snow cone. -
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH
8:30-9:00AM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Mt. Washington Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Labor Day weekend). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
9:00AM - APPLE PICKING/LUNCH TRIP: We'll visit Windy Ridge Orchard for shopping, apple picking, their famous cider doughnuts, and/or lunch in the Cider House Cafe. Return to resort by approx. 12:00pm (or possibly a little later if everyone is enjoying themselves). $5 per person (does not include expenses at the orchard). PLEASE NOTE: The orchard is CASH ONLY.
1:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS (free event): An 80s classic! Rated PG. BYO treats.
4:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE PENGUIN LESSONS (free event): Tom Michell is a British teacher who moves to Argentina in the turbulent 1970s when the country is on the verge of a coup. When he rescues an orphaned penguin on the beach his whole life is transformed. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
5:00-5:30PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Mt. Washington Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Labor Day weekend). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
6:00-7:00PM - PLANETARIUM FOR KIDS (free event): This inflatable planetarium will be set up in the Main Lobby. People have been creating stories and making shapes of star patterns for millennia. It's such fun to see those shapes in the sky, and maybe even making up some of our own! Kids of all ages are invited - including parents!
7:30PM - ASTRONOMY PRESENTATION WITH DOUGLAS ARION: ASTRONOMY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (free event): Astronomers and people who generally enjoy and view the night sky are the 'canaries in the coalmine' for a number of important environmental issues with which the general public may not be familiar. These include the launching of satellite megaconstellations for internet and other purposes, the impact of exploration and mining on other bodies in the solar system, and light pollution, among others. All of these are issues which people should know about, and which we each need to personally address if we are to solve them. Solving them will make us safer and healthier, and save money while protecting the environment around us. Douglas Arion is the Executive Director of Mountains of Stars, and Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at Carthage College. Located in the movie theater. Free event, but a small donation at the door to support local science organizations is a nice gesture.
8:45PM - MOVIE NIGHT: DEFENDING THE DARK (free event): Watch tonight's presenter, Douglas Arion, in this PBS documentary that tells the story of protecting the dark sky areas of Maine and what we can do to bring back the night sky in our own backyards. It's more than just saving the stars; dark skies need protecting, for our health, safety, nature, and science. This film is only 35 minutes in length. -
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH
9:00-9:30AM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Mt. Washington Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Labor Day weekend). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
10:00AM - UFO BUS TOUR: One of the most infamous UFO abduction stories in history happened around the corner from Pollard Brook Resort. In 1961, Betty & Barney Hill claim to have been abducted by aliens and can't explain a large chunk of "lost time". We will head out in the bus to re-trace their route on that fateful night. We'll make a few stops including a scenic view in Franconia Notch where they initially claim to make first contact, the official state historic marker that commemorates the spot they claim to have been abducted, a local mural of the alien, and we'll shop for commemorative merchandise from this incident. Approx. 1.5-hour tour. $5 per person.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - DOG MAN (free event): A dog and a human are fused into Dog Man, a police protector of the people. Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - ALIEN ABDUCTION: BETTY & BARNEY HILL (free event): A Discovery Channel documentary about the Betty & Barney Hill alien abduction incident, which happened around the corner from Pollard Brook Resort in September of 1961. This film is not rated. BYO treats.
6:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH (free event): Two siblings travel multiple continents into ancient cultures and beyond in order to solve the riddle explorers have puzzled over for centuries. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
7:00-9:00PM - POOLSIDE MUSIC FEATURING ROBERT VIOLA (free event): Join musician, Robert Viola, for some poolside vibes. During inclement weather (or threat thereof), this event will be moved into the Main Lobby. -
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH
9:00AM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
11:00AM-1:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now have our own soft serve machine! Come to our ice cream window on the poolside deck outside of the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk for directions if you can't find it). $5 per cone/cup, $7 per sundae, $5 per soda float, and $3 per handmade snow cone.
1:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - NIGHT OF ZOOPOCALYPSE (free event): When a meteor crash lands inside Colepepper Zoo something shocking is unleashed. A virus that turns animals into zombies is unleashed. Gracie, a young wolf, and Dan, a rugged mountain lion team up to find a cure to save the animals. Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:00-3:00PM - TIE-DYE SHIRTS: Channel your inner Jerry Garcia and design your own tie-dye. Some shirt sizes may be limited (first-come, first-served). Located in the backyard by the basketball court (or under the carport outside the Main Lobby during inclement weather or threat thereof). $10 per shirt.
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - A MINECRAFT MOVIE (free event): A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld. Rated PG. BYO treats.
6:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH (free event): The new one! Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats.
7:00-9:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now have our own soft serve machine! Come to our ice cream window on the poolside deck outside of the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk for directions if you can't find it). $5 per cone/cup, $7 per sundae, $5 per soda float, and $3 per handmade snow cone.
7:00-9:00PM - POOLSIDE MUSIC FEATURING THE ERIK VAN DAM TRIO (free event): Join Boston-based band, the Erik Van Dam Trio, for some poolside vibes performing a vibrant fusion of jazz, pop, and funk. During inclement weather (or threat thereof), this event will be moved into the Main Lobby.
ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK 33 (08/17-08/24)
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MONDAY, AUGUST 18TH
9:00AM - RESORT ORIENTATION (free event): Meet the Activities Staff in the movie theater for approximately one hour of information regarding daily activities, resort amenities, and local offerings. Activities sign-ups open at the end of this meeting. Complimentary doughnuts.
11:00AM-1:00PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Saturdays). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HITPIG! (free event): A bounty hunter pig finds himself trekking the globe with an elephant. Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:00PM - GUIDED WALK ON THE RAIL & RIVER TRAIL: Join us as we cruise over the scenic Kancamagus Highway for a leisurely & easy walk on the Rail & River trail. This 0.5 mile interpretive trail is considered to be handicapped accessible with a wide crushed stone path and wooden bridges. Afterwards, we'll also visit the nearby Russell Colbath Historic Site. Minimum of 4 participants required. $5 per person.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - WICKED (free event): The untold story of Elphaba and Glinda, the witches of Oz. Rated PG. BYO treats.
4:30PM - CRAFT HOUR: Choose from a handful of assorted crafts. See Concierge if you have questions. Prices range from $5-$10.
6:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH (free event): Two siblings travel multiple continents into ancient cultures and beyond in order to solve the riddle explorers have puzzled over for centuries. Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats.
7:00-8:00PM - POOLSIDE MUSIC FEATURING BOB KING (free event): Enjoy an upbeat performance from local favorite musician Bob King. BYOB. Located poolside (or in the Main Lobby during inclement weather or threat thereof).
7:00-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now have our own soft serve machine! Come to our ice cream window on the poolside deck outside of the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk for directions if you can't find it). $5 per cone/cup, $7 per sundae, $5 per soda float, and $3 per handmade snow cone. -
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH
8:30-9:00AM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Mt. Washington Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Saturdays). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
9:00AM - KAYAK OR PADDLEBOARD AT MOORE RESERVOIR: Experience the White Mountains from a different perspective and get out on the water for 2-hours of relaxing paddling on picturesque Moore Reservoir. North Country Kayak will set you up with all the proper equipment and then you can head out on your own to enjoy stunning views, observe resident bald eagles, find a private cove, and go for a swim on a secret beach. Previous experience is not necessary. Choose from single kayaks, tandem kayaks, or paddleboards. Return to resort by 1:00pm. Discounted price of $35 per person. Last-minute cancellations or no call/no-shows may be charged a $20 cancellation fee. Reach out to the Concierge if you have questions.
1:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE (free event): Porky Pig and Daffy Duck are minding their own business when they stumble upon a strange alien plot emanating from a bubblegum factory. Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:30PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE LEGEND OF OCHI (free event): A young girl learns to never go outside after dark because of forest creatures known as the ochi. However, when a baby ochi is left behind by its pack, she embarks to reunite it with its family. Rated PG. BYO treats.
6:00-6:30PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Mt. Washington Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Saturdays). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
7:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - WATCH THE SKIES (free event): UFO Sweden is a club of quirky outsiders that investigates supernatural phenomenon. One member is convinced that her father was abducted by aliens, and they embark on an adventure. Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats.
8:00PM - MOOSE/WILDLIFE BUS TOUR: Join us for an interpretive tour around the region in search of New Hampshire's famous wildlife! This time of year, black bear and moose are very active. However, be forewarned that we may not see anything at all. That being said, your wildlife guide will speak extensively about the different animals and history of wildlife in New Hampshire. Tour lasts approx. 3-hours. Limited space. $15 per person. -
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20TH
8:30-9:00AM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Mt. Washington Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Saturdays). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
9:00AM - WATERFALL BUS TOUR OF THE KANCAMAGUS: We'll head over the Kancamagus Highway for a couple of short/easy walks to Sabbaday Falls (0.6 miles round-trip), and also Rocky Gorge (0.1 miles round-trip). We'll also stop at other scenic vistas for pictures along the way. Approx. 3-hour tour. Limited space. $10 per person.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE WILD ROBOT (free event): Roz, a free-spirited robot crash lands on an unpopulated planet. Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:30PM - GUIDED WALK ON THE DISCOVERY TRAIL: Join us for a leisurely walk in the White Mountain National Forest on an easy and well-maintained 1.4-mile loop walk. This interpretive trail is educational, fun, conveniently located, and relaxing for people of all ages. It's a great way to stretch your legs! $5 per person.
2:00PM - CRAFT HOUR: Choose from a handful of assorted crafts. See Concierge if you have questions. Prices range from $5-$10.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE (free event): The inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his family by a fast moving storm on Mt. Katahdin, Maine's highest peak. Rated PG. BYO treats.
4:00PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
6:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (free event): The new one! Rated PG. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats.
7:00-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now have our own soft serve machine! Come to our ice cream window on the poolside deck outside of the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk for directions if you can't find it). $5 per cone/cup, $7 per sundae, $5 per soda float, and $3 per handmade snow cone. -
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21ST
1:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS (free event): An 80s classic! Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:00PM - UFO BUS TOUR: One of the most infamous UFO abduction stories in history happened around the corner from Pollard Brook Resort. In 1961, Betty & Barney Hill claim to have been abducted by aliens and can't explain a large chunk of "lost time". We will head out in the bus to re-trace their route on that fateful night. We'll make a few stops including a scenic view in Franconia Notch where they initially claim to make first contact, the official state historic marker that commemorates the spot they claim to have been abducted, a local mural of the alien, and we'll shop for commemorative merchandise from this incident. Approx. 1.5-hour tour. $5 per person.
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE PENGUIN LESSONS (free event): Tom Michell is a British teacher who moves to Argentina in the turbulent 1970s when the country is on the verge of a coup. When he rescues an orphaned penguin on the beach his whole life is transformed. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
5:00-6:00PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Mt. Washington Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Saturdays). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
7:00PM - BURIED NEW HAMPSHIRE - A PRESENTATION WITH AUTHOR RICK DAVIDSON (free event): From the seacoast to the White Mountains, to the Great North Woods, New Hampshire burial grounds vary from urban park-like cemeteries to single lonely markers hidden deep in the woods. Tombstones tell fascinating stories of the past and may tell of heroic deeds or great tragedies. Personal histories become forgotten, but some survive in local lore. To create,” Buried New Hampshire”, authors and photographers Rick Davidson and Bill Thompson spent a year researching legends, following clues, and photographing granite state cemeteries. Rick and Bill will share their evocative color photographs and intriguing research. Celebrities, murderers, heroes, and various unusual characters, some tragic, some inspiring, come alive in their book and in this presentation. Some are well known; others lie in their final resting place shrouded in mystery. Located in the movie theater.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - WOLFS (free event): An action comedy starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Please note: Rated R. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND
10:00-10:30AM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Mt. Washington Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Saturdays). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - DOG MAN (free event): A dog and a human are fused into Dog Man, a police protector of the people. Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:00-1:30PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: Save $10 per adult when you reserve your Mt. Washington Cog Railway tickets through the Pollard Brook Concierge (discount not valid on Saturdays). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
2:30PM - GUIDED WALK TO LOON MOUNTAIN (free event): Join us for a walk on the recreational path from Pollard Brook to Loon Mountain, and back. This walk is approx. 2-miles (round-trip) on a mostly flat path with some minor ups-and-downs along the way (walking up & down our driveway is the only steeper section). Along the trail, we'll have some nice views of the mountains, Loon ski area, and the Pemigewasset River.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - ALIEN ABDUCTION: BETTY & BARNEY HILL (free event): A Discovery Channel documentary about the Betty & Barney Hill alien abduction incident, which happened around the corner from Pollard Brook Resort in September of 1961. This film is not rated. BYO treats.
4:30PM - CRAFT HOUR: Choose from a handful of assorted crafts. See Concierge if you have questions. Prices range from $5-$10.
6:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH (free event): The new one! Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats.
7:00-9:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now have our own soft serve machine! Come to our ice cream window on the poolside deck outside of the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk for directions if you can't find it). $5 per cone/cup, $7 per sundae, $5 per soda float, and $3 per handmade snow cone. -
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD
9:00AM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
11:00AM-1:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now have our own soft serve machine! Come to our ice cream window on the poolside deck outside of the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk for directions if you can't find it). $5 per cone/cup, $7 per sundae, $5 per soda float, and $3 per handmade snow cone.
1:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - NIGHT OF ZOOPOCALYPSE (free event): When a mysterious meteor crash lands inside Colepepper Zoo something shocking is unleashed. A virus that turns animals into zombies is unleashed. Gracie, a young wolf, and Dan, a rugged mountain lion team up to find a cure to save the animals. Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:00-3:00PM - TIE-DYE SHIRTS: Channel your inner Jerry Garcia and design your own tie-dye. Some shirt sizes may be limited (first-come, first-served). Located in the backyard by the basketball court (or under the carport outside the Main Lobby during inclement weather or threat thereof). $10 per shirt.
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - A MINECRAFT MOVIE (free event): The new one! Rated PG. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats.
7:00-9:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We now have our own soft serve machine! Come to our ice cream window on the poolside deck outside of the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk for directions if you can't find it). $5 per cone/cup, $7 per sundae, $5 per soda float, and $3 per handmade snow cone.
7:00PM - ASTRONOMY PRESENTATION WITH DOUGLAS ARION: HOW WE KNOW WHAT WE KNOW (free event): It's legitimate to ask how we can possibly know how far away things are , how big, how hot, how heavy, how old....when we can't possibly visit or directly measure these things far, far away in space. But, amazingly, we actually do know! This presentation will explain how we figure out all the cool things we know about the Universe. And, yes, there are things we don't know - yet - and we'll cover some of those, too! Douglas Arion is the Executive Director of Mountains of Stars, and Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at Carthage College. Located in the movie theater. Free event, but a small donation at the door to support local science organizations is a nice gesture.
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