White Mountains Holiday Happenings Part 2

This is part 2 of events going on in and around the Lincoln Woodstock Area from mid-November to Christmas 2012.  Click here for part 1.

Cut your own Christmas Tree at The Rocks Estate.

Christmas Tree Farm

We invite you to join us at The Rocks Estate this holiday season to select a perfect tree from our farm. The Rocks has been described as a modern day Norman Rockwell Christmas scene, complete with the jingling bells of our horse-drawn wagon rides and marshmallows roasted to golden at our fire pit.

Guests may shop for gifts in our marketplace or online at www.therocksgiftshop.com.

Harvest Your Own Christmas Tree

Row upon neat row of perfectly shaped and scented fir trees grow in the fields at The Rocks Estate, and visitors may wander the farm in search of their special tree. You may choose and cut your Christmas tree, or have a member of The Rocks staff harvest the tree. As your tree is baled for easy transportation and loaded on your vehicle, enjoy the holiday ambience that permeates the scene at The Rocks - from warm food and hot drinks to Christmas carols and a walk along our Scrapbook Trail.

At The Rocks, we take pride in our holiday offerings:

• A family atmosphere.
• Top quality trees.
• Courteous service - from help cutting and transporting your tree to tying it on your vehicle.
• Free horse-drawn wagon rides, reserved for package customers until Sunday at 2 p.m.
• Free tree wrapping.
• Uniquely designed wreaths.
• Scenic turn-of-the-century country estate.
• The knowledge that you are helping to support conservation education in the Granite State.
• A Christmas Memory Package (LINK) that will create lasting memories and start a great tradition for your family and friends.

Hours:

Saturday before Thanksgiving until December 24th
Open every day 10 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday Afternoons 2 - 4:00 pm is Locals Day. Discounts on Trees for Local Residents!

Christmastime at Santa's Village

Christmastime is "the most wonderful time of the year" -- especially at Santa's Village.

Santa greets every child, and listens ever so attentively to all the wishes and wants of the season. Mrs. Claus joins in on the hospitality and offers some warm wassail for all their guests. If you visit, be sure to stay 'til after dark when the beautiful lighting throughout the park displays a sense of well-being and warmth on those cooler nights. Dress warmly as it gets snuggly cold on the Skyway Sleigh Monorail or the Merry Christmas Ferris Wheel. Yes, 14 rides are operating and the festivities are all geared to Christmas. Below is a list of rides that will be open (weather permitting):

• Skyway Sleigh Monorail
• Antique Cars
• Santa's Express Train
• Pixie Mix
• Christmas Carousel
• Loopin' Louie's Flying School
• The Great Humbug Adventure
• Santa's Smackers (Bumper Cars)
• Merry Christmas Ferris Wheel
• The L'il Drummer Boy
• Himalaya
• SS Peppermint Twist
• Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
• Santa's Chimney Drop
• The Fire Brigade
• Rudy's Rapid Transit Coaster (open only if the temperature is 32 or above)

As we celebrate our 59th season, we are very proud of our newer 3-D show entitled "A Tinkerdoodle Christmas." It will leave you laughing at the antics of L. Fastidious Tinkerdoodle as he prepares Santa for his yearly journey on Christmas Eve.

Shops are open too for the Christmas shoppers. A special holiday spirit is in the air. It's truly Christmas...

Christmastime 2012

Come see some Special Shows, great Yuletide Festivities, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! Be sure to dress warmly, it's cold in Northern New Hampshire at Christmastime.

CHRISTMASTIME HOURS OF OPERATION

Saturday, November 17th	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday*, November 18th	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday and Saturday, November 23th & 24th	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday*, November 25th	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
December Saturdays 'til the 22nd	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
December Sundays* 'til the 16th	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
*Sundays have the lightest crowds

Christmastime Admission - $27.00 per person (children ages 3 and younger are always admitted free) Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

Come see some Special Shows, great Yuletide Festivities, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! Be sure to dress warmly, it's cold in Northern New Hampshire at Christmastime.

Windy Ridge Story Hour 2012

Windy Ridge Orchard

 Summer Story Hour 

with Clarissa Elliott & Johnna Kendall

Please Join us for our Weekly Adventures in Movement & Music

We will meet under the tent from 10 am until 11 am on Wednesday Rain or Shine

Windy Ridge Orchard ,1775 Benton Road(Rte. 116), North Haverhill, NH

July 11th: Bubbling Over with Happiness!

You may want to bring a change of clothes, since we will have a mornng filled with creating bubbles and engaging in water play! Children will learn about wind and the weather through bubble movement, as well as wind socks.

July 18th:  We Love Bugs!

Children will enjoy listening to stories about some of their favorite insects. They will also enjoy some fun children's songs about a love for bugs! Since many rocks look like ladybugs, turtles and other creatures, they are perfect for painting. Come and join us and create your own amazing rock creature.

July 25th:  Meet the Windy Ridge Marching Band!

Children will listen to two books based on music, instruments and dinosaurs! Then they will create their own tambourines and play in their very own marching band. The focus will be on how fun music can be and how music can act as an outlet for creativity.

August 1st: Yoga Day!

Wear your comfortable clothes and come play yoga! It's a story hour about keeping our bodies healthy and learning some new yoga moves! The children will try out some animal yoga poses and also talk about gardening. After children discuss the different vegetables and fruits that can be grown in our own local environment, they will be given the opportunity to take their creativity to paper. There will be many different parts of fruits and vegetables that will be available to paint with to create a beautiful work of art.

August 8th: We've Caught the Dancing Fever!

Dancing is the theme of the day. After listening to stories, children will make balloon bean bags and dance to the Bean Bag Boogie! This day will focus on both gross and fine motor skills, as well as teaching and reviewing the body parts.  This day is about encouraging every child to love to dance, no matter their gender.

August 15th: Dress Up Party Day!

Celebrating the last story of the Summer, children will be invited to dress up as one of their favorite chracters from a book.  After listening to books about some of their favorite characters, they will enjoy a fancy picnic lunch. Caregivers are invited to dress up too!