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Shopping Around Lincoln, NH
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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.
**UNFORTUNATELY, OUR ACTIVITIES BUS IS OUT OF SERVICE AND WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BUYING A NEW BUS. WE WILL STILL BE OFFERING A FEW GUIDED HIKES, BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION. OTHERWISE, PLEASE EXCUSE THE LACK OF OFF-SITE TOURS/HIKES.**
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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-12:00PM - CONCIERGE HOURS: Stop by the Main Lobby to meet the Activities staff (or you may call us at EXT-470). We'll be available to answer questions, make reservations, and personalize your vacation based on your interests and needs.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - KUNG FU PANDA 4 (free event): The new one! Rated PG.
1:00PM - NO-SEW PILLOW: Make a cute pillow without having to be a seamstress. Choose from a number of shapes and designs. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - FLY ME TO THE MOON (free event): Sparks fly between a marketing exec. & a NASA official during Apollo 11. Rated PG-13.
4:00PM - WINE GLASS CANDLE HOLDER: Decorate a wine glass with ribbon, paint, and other seasonal supplies. The wine glass gets flipped on its head and a candle gets placed on the base of the stem. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
6:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - GREEDY PEOPLE (free event): This dark comedy follows the residents of a small island town who must navigate a sensational murder and the discovery of a million dollars; a series of bad decisions upend the once peaceful community. Please note: Rated R
6:30-7:30PM - STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: It's hard to beat this classic combination of pound cake & strawberries topped with homemade maple whipped cream! Located in the Main Lobby. $5 each. *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - first-come, first-served*
7:00-8:00PM - LIVE MUSIC FEATURING BOB KING (free event): Enjoy an upbeat performance from musician Bob King. BYOB. Located in the Main Lobby.
8:15PM - MOVIE NIGHT - 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.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HITPIG! (free event): A bounty hunter pig finds himself trekking the globe with an elephant. Rated PG.
1:00PM - 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. Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended. Minimum of 4 participants required or walk may be cancelled.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE (free event): A new comedy of two estranged cousins (Paul Reiser & Colm Meaney) who never knew each other try to make amends for many generations of family dispute. This film is not rated.
4:30PM - GUMBALL MACHINE CRAFT: Create a "gumball machine" using a clay pot, snow globe parts, and other decorations. Located in the Fun Factory. See example behind the Concierge desk in the Main Lobby. $10 per craft (filled with candy).
6:30PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
7:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - WOLFS (free event): A new action comedy starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Please note: Rated R.
9:00AM - GUIDED HIKE TO THE BASIN & KINSMAN FALLS: Explore one of the most scenic trails in the region with us. You will be greeted by a seemingly endless series of waterfalls, cathedrals of natural ice formations, and some of the most picturesque scenery imaginable. This 1-mile hike (round-trip) is labeled as moderate; however, some may consider this hike strenuous (you will encounter continuous uphill walking, steep pitches, ice, and snow). Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended (we will provide any necessary traction devices like YakTraks, micro-spikes, or snowshoes depending on conditions). Minimum of 4 participants required or hike may be cancelled. $10 per person. You must provide your own transportation and caravan behind our guide.
12:00PM - DECORATIVE PHOTO FRAMES: Design, decorate, and paint a photo frame and incorporate fairy lights to illuminate it from the inside. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - MUFASA: THE LION KING (free event): The story of Simba's noble father. Rated PG.
1:00PM - GUIDED WALK ON THE FRANCONIA NOTCH RECREATIONAL TRAIL: Join us for a walk on the Franconia Notch Recreational Trail. We will be surrounded by some of the most dramatic scenery that New England has to offer, including Cannon Cliff (the tallest cliff in the east and former home of the Old Man of the Mountain). This approx. 2-mile walk is a great way to stretch your legs. There will be ups & downs along the way, but this is more of a walk than a hike. Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended. $5 per person. You must provide your own transportation and caravan behind our guide.
3:30PM - YARN MONSTER CRAFT: Make this fun & crazy creature with yarn, googly eyes, and other supplies. See an example behind the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby. Limited space - please sign up in advance. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE GORGE (free event): Levi and Drasa are elite snipers tasked with a curious and secret mission. The pair are stationed on either side of an enormous gorge and their job is to protect it. However, neither knows the significant secret that lies between them. Rated PG-13.
6:00-7:00PM - ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR: Choose from multiple flavors and toppings. Located in the Main Lobby. $5 per bowl.
7:00PM - NH FISH & GAME PRESENTATION: BLACK BEAR HAPPENINGS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (free event): Join a Fish & Game Steward for a 1-hour PowerPoint presentation covering: a brief history of wildlife in NH, the Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Program, black bear natural history, research, and management in NH. Located in the movie theater.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - BLACK BAG (free event): From director Steven Soderbergh, this film is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test -- loyalty to his marriage or his country. Please note: Rated R.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS (free event): An 80s classic! Rated PG.
1:00PM - GUIDED HIKE TO THE FLUME GORGE: Join us on this 2-mile (round-trip) hike to see one of the natural wonders of our state. Along the trail, you'll view granite cliffs, waterfalls (possibly frozen), and covered bridges. This requires hiking up & down hills with some steeper pitches in places; you will work up a sweat at times. Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended (we will provide any necessary traction devices like YakTraks, micro-spikes, or snowshoes depending on conditions). $10 per person. You must provide your own transportation and caravan behind our guide.
4:00PM - 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.
5:00PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
6:00-7:00PM - STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: It's hard to beat this classic combination of pound cake & strawberries topped with homemade maple whipped cream! Located in the Main Lobby. $5 each. *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - first-come, first-served*
7:00PM - BINGO FOR CASH PRIZES, AND A FREE 1-WEEK STAY: Join us for an hour of classic bingo. We'll be playing for fun prizes and cash. All winners will be entered to win a free 1-week stay in a one bedroom unit for 2026. $3 per board (CASH ONLY). Located in the movie theater. Minimum amount of participants required or event may be cancelled, so please sign up in advance if possible.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED (free event): Will Ferrell stars in this comedy about a double-booked wedding venue. Note: Rated R.
10:00AM - FUN PAINT: Paint whatever you wish! We provide paint supplies, a canvas, and stencils (for those of us that aren't as artistic). Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - MOANA 2 (free event): The new one. Rated PG.
1:00PM - DECORATIVE PHOTO FRAMES: Design, decorate, and paint a photo frame and incorporate fairy lights to illuminate it from the inside. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - A WALK IN THE WOODS (free event): After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends. Please note: Rated R.
4:00PM - CRAFT HOUR: Choose from any of the crafts you may have missed during the week like yarn monsters, gumball machines, no-sew pillows, decorative photo frames, candles, wine glass candle holders, and more. Prices range from $5-$10.
6:00-7:00PM - ROOT BEER FLOATS: Choose from multiple flavors including root beer, coke, orange and more. Located in the Main Lobby. $5 each.
7:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - WICKED (free event): The untold story of Elphaba and Glinda, the witches of Oz. Rated PG.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - FLOW (free event): Recent Academy Award winner for best animated film. A solitary cat, displaced by a great flood, finds refuge on a boat with various species and must navigate the challenges of adapting to a transformed world together. Rated PG.
1:00PM - GUMBALL MACHINE CRAFT: Create a "gumball machine" using a clay pot, snow globe parts, and other decorations. Located in the Fun Factory. See example behind the Concierge desk in the Main Lobby. $10 per craft (filled with candy).
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 (free event): Sonic is back! Rated PG.
3:30PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
4:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE WILD ROBOT (free event): Roz, a free-spirited robot crash lands on an unpopulated planet and begins a mission to protect a baby goose. Rated PG.
6:00-7:00PM - ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR: Choose from multiple flavors and toppings. Located in the Main Lobby. $5 per bowl.
7:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - DOG MAN (free event): A dog and a human are fused into Dog Man, a police protector of the people. Rated PG.
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-12:00PM - CONCIERGE HOURS: Stop by the Main Lobby to meet the Activities staff (or you may call us at EXT-470). We'll be available to answer questions, make reservations, and personalize your vacation based on your interests and needs.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - KUNG FU PANDA 4 (free event): The new one! Rated PG.
1:00PM - NO-SEW PILLOW: Make a cute pillow without having to be a seamstress. Choose from a number of shapes and designs. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - FLY ME TO THE MOON (free event): Sparks fly between a marketing exec. & a NASA official during Apollo 11. Rated PG-13.
4:00PM - WINE GLASS CANDLE HOLDER: Decorate a wine glass with ribbon, paint, and other seasonal supplies. The wine glass gets flipped on its head and a candle gets placed on the base of the stem. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
6:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - GREEDY PEOPLE (free event): This dark comedy follows the residents of a small island town who must navigate a sensational murder and the discovery of a million dollars; a series of bad decisions upend the once peaceful community. Please note: Rated R
6:30-7:30PM - STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: It's hard to beat this classic combination of pound cake & strawberries topped with homemade maple whipped cream! Located in the Main Lobby. $5 each. *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - first-come, first-served*
7:00-8:00PM - LIVE MUSIC FEATURING BOB KING (free event): Enjoy an upbeat performance from musician Bob King. BYOB. Located in the Main Lobby.
8:15PM - MOVIE NIGHT - 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.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HITPIG! (free event): A bounty hunter pig finds himself trekking the globe with an elephant. Rated PG.
1:00PM - 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. Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended. Minimum of 4 participants required or walk may be cancelled.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE PROBLEM WITH PEOPLE (free event): A new comedy of two estranged cousins (Paul Reiser & Colm Meaney) who never knew each other try to make amends for many generations of family dispute. This film is not rated.
4:30PM - GUMBALL MACHINE CRAFT: Create a "gumball machine" using a clay pot, snow globe parts, and other decorations. Located in the Fun Factory. See example behind the Concierge desk in the Main Lobby. $10 per craft (filled with candy).
6:30PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
7:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - WOLFS (free event): A new action comedy starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Please note: Rated R.
9:00AM - GUIDED HIKE TO THE BASIN & KINSMAN FALLS: Explore one of the most scenic trails in the region with us. You will be greeted by a seemingly endless series of waterfalls, cathedrals of natural ice formations, and some of the most picturesque scenery imaginable. This 1-mile hike (round-trip) is labeled as moderate; however, some may consider this hike strenuous (you will encounter continuous uphill walking, steep pitches, ice, and snow). Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended (we will provide any necessary traction devices like YakTraks, micro-spikes, or snowshoes depending on conditions). Minimum of 4 participants required or hike may be cancelled. $10 per person. You must provide your own transportation and caravan behind our guide.
12:00PM - DECORATIVE PHOTO FRAMES: Design, decorate, and paint a photo frame and incorporate fairy lights to illuminate it from the inside. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - DESPICABLE ME 4 (free event): Gru and Lucy are back. Rated PG.
1:00PM - GUIDED WALK ON THE FRANCONIA NOTCH RECREATIONAL TRAIL: Join us for a walk on the Franconia Notch Recreational Trail. We will be surrounded by some of the most dramatic scenery that New England has to offer, including Cannon Cliff (the tallest cliff in the east and former home of the Old Man of the Mountain). This approx. 2-mile walk is a great way to stretch your legs. There will be ups & downs along the way, but this is more of a walk than a hike. Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended (we will provide any necessary traction devices like YakTraks, micro-spikes, or snowshoes depending on conditions). $5 per person. You must provide your own transportation and caravan behind our guide.
3:15PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE GORGE (free event): Levi and Drasa are elite snipers tasked with a curious and secret mission. The pair are stationed on either side of an enormous gorge and their job is to protect it. However, neither knows the significant secret that lies between them. Rated PG-13.
3:30PM - YARN MONSTER CRAFT: Make this fun & crazy creature with yarn, googly eyes, and other supplies. See an example behind the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby. Limited space - please sign up in advance. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
6:00-7:00PM - ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR: Choose from multiple flavors and toppings. Located in the Main Lobby. $5 per bowl.
7:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - 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.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS (free event): An 80s classic! Rated PG.
1:00PM - GUIDED HIKE TO THE FLUME GORGE: Join us on this 2-mile (round-trip) hike to see one of the natural wonders of our state. Along the trail, you'll view granite cliffs, waterfalls (possibly frozen), and covered bridges. This requires hiking up & down hills with some steeper pitches in places; you will work up a sweat at times. Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended (we will provide any necessary traction devices like YakTraks, micro-spikes, or snowshoes depending on conditions). $10 per person. You must provide your own transportation and caravan behind our guide.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE FAMILY PLAN (free event): A comedy of retired assassin Dan Morgan (Mark Wahlberg). Rated PG-13.
5:00PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
6:00-7:00PM - ROOT BEER FLOATS: Choose from multiple flavors including root beer, coke, orange and more. Located in the Main Lobby. $5 each.
7:00PM - BINGO FOR CASH PRIZES, AND A FREE 1-WEEK STAY: Join us for an hour of classic bingo. We'll be playing for fun prizes and cash. All winners will be entered to win a free 1-week stay in a one bedroom unit for 2026. $3 per board (CASH ONLY). Located in the movie theater. Minimum amount of participants required or event may be cancelled, so please sign up in advance if possible.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - YOU'RE CORDIALLY INVITED (free event): Will Ferrell stars in this comedy about a double-booked wedding venue. Note: Rated R.
9:00AM - CRAFT HOUR: Choose from any of the crafts you may have missed during the week like yarn monsters, gumball machines, sock snowmen, decorative photo frames, candles, wine glass candle holders, and more. Prices range from $5-$10.
11:00AM - YARN MONSTER CRAFT: Make this fun & crazy creature with yarn, googly eyes, and other supplies. See an example behind the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby. Limited space - please sign up in advance. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - MOANA 2 (free event): The new one. Rated PG.
1:00PM - NO-SEW PILLOW: Make a cute pillow without having to be a seamstress. Choose from a number of shapes and designs. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - A WALK IN THE WOODS (free event): After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends. Please note: Rated R.
4:00PM - FUN PAINT: Paint whatever you wish! We provide paint supplies, a canvas, and stencils (for those of us that aren't as artistic). Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
6:00-7:00PM - STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: It's hard to beat this classic combination of pound cake & strawberries topped with homemade maple whipped cream! Located in the Main Lobby. $5 each. *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - first-come, first-served*
7:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - WICKED (free event): The untold story of Elphaba and Glinda, the witches of Oz. Rated PG.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - INSIDE OUT 2 (free event): The new one from Pixar! Rated PG.
1:00PM - GUMBALL MACHINE CRAFT: Create a "gumball machine" using a clay pot, snow globe parts, and other decorations. Located in the Fun Factory. See example behind the Concierge desk in the Main Lobby. $10 per craft (filled with candy).
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - FLOW (free event): Recent Academy Award winner for best animated film. A solitary cat, displaced by a great flood, finds refuge on a boat with various species and must navigate the challenges of adapting to a transformed world together. Rated PG.
3:30PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
4:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 (free event): Sonic is back! Rated PG.
6:00-7:00PM - ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR: Choose from multiple flavors and toppings. Located in the Main Lobby. $5 per bowl.
7:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - THE WILD ROBOT (free event): Roz, a free-spirited robot crash lands on an unpopulated planet and begins a mission to protect a baby goose. Rated PG.
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