Pollard Brook Activities
Week 39 (09/27-10/04) and Week 40 (10/04-10/11)
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 begin at the conclusion of the Monday Orientation at approximately 10:30 (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 (or EXT-470 from in-room). 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 39 (09/27-10/04)
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
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-12:30PM - 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 - HOPPERS (free event): Mabel goes undercover into the animal kingdom and learns about the lives of animals all around her. Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:30PM - GUIDED HIKE ON THE SERENDIPITY TRAIL: The Serendipity Loop is a hidden gem right in the backyard of Loon Mountain. This gently rolling loop winds through a scenic mixed forest, offering peaceful surroundings, mountain & river views, and well-maintained paths. This easy/moderate hike is a little over 2-miles (round-trip) on a well-maintained path. $10 per person.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (free event): The classic that started it all! Rated PG. BYO treats.
4:00-8:00PM - KITCHEN'S CREPES FOOD TRUCK - Enjoy a selection of sweet or savory crepes. KitchensCrepes.com for menu. Located outside the Main Lobby.
5:00PM - TOTE BAG CRAFT: Customize your own canvas tote bag. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
6:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 (free event): Miranda Priestly struggles against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
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.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - THRESHOLD (free event): A documentary of Olympic gold medalist and most decorated American cross-country skier ever, Jessie Diggins, and the struggle behind her smile– a painful fight with an eating disorder at the peak of her career. This film is not rated. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - JUMANJI (free event): The original! Partially filmed in New Hampshire. This film is rated PG. BYO treats.
1:00PM - SCENIC FOLIAGE BUS TOUR: During this interpretive historical tour we’ll visit a few of our favorite “secret" spots known for impressive scenery. Along the way, your guide will provide information about the Old Man of the Mountain, ski history, NH wildlife, and the iconic Hollywood actress Bette Davis (who was a local resident during the height of her fame). We'll also stop at Harman's Cheese Shop for a little shopping. Very little walking is necessary, but we'll be on and off of the bus for photo opportunities. Limited space. Approx. 3-hour tour. $15 per person.
4:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - POWER BALLAD (free event): A feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition. Starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. Please note this film is rated R. BYO treats.
5:00PM - KITE CRAFT: Customize and decorate your own kite. Then go fly it! Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
7:00PM - FAMILY FEUD NIGHT FOR CASH: Instead of "fact-based" trivia questions and answers, we surveyed the nation with a series of questions. Teams compete by trying to guess the top answers! We'll be playing for cash prizes. $5 per person (CASH ONLY). Located in the movie theater. Please sign up in advance if possible.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - MAYDAY (free event): A new action comedy about a U.S. Navy pilot (Ryan Reynolds) on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent (Kenneth Branagh). Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - TOY STORY 5 (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:00PM - FOLIAGE KAYAK 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 - the largest undeveloped body of water in the state. 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, and find a private cove or secret beach. Previous experience is not necessary. Choose from single or tandem kayaks. Return to resort by approx. 4:30pm. Discounted price of $39 per person ($12+ savings per person exclusively for Pollard Brook guests).
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE- BACK TO THE FUTURE (free event): The original! Rated PG. BYO treats.
6:30-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We have our own soft serve machine! Located in the Tours Room attached to the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk if you can't find it). Offering cones, cups, sundaes, and soda floats. Pricing varies.
7:00PM - MEET THE CARETAKER OF THE OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN (free event): Join the famed David Nielsen for a 1-hour presentation about his experience as the official caretaker of the Old Man of the Mountain. He'll discuss his family's legacy preserving the great stone face, present memorabilia of the Old Man, & answer questions from the audience. This is a unique experience not to be missed. Located in our movie theater.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - THE DINK (free event): Desperate to save a struggling country club and earn his father's respect, a washed-up tennis pro is compelled to do the unthinkable: play pickleball. Rated PG-13. BYO treats. -
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
9:00AM - SCENIC COVERED BRIDGE TOUR: We'll head out to visit a couple of covered bridges, as well as a picturesque grove of white birch trees. Some walking is required to view some of the destinations. Approx. 3-hour tour. $20 per person.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - MOANA (free event): The new live-action Disney movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. BYO treats.
2:00PM - UFO BUS TOUR: One of the most famous alien 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, the official state historic marker that commemorates their story, the spot of abduction, and a local mural of the alien. Approx. 1.5-hour tour. $5 per person.
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - JURASSIC PARK (free event): The original from 1993. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
5:00PM - TOTE BAG CRAFT: Customize your own canvas tote bag. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
6:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - DISCLOSURE DAY (free event): Steven Spielberg directs the story of how humans came to realize the truth about alien intelligence. Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats.
7:30PM - 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. Also, be aware that we will be travelling on bumpy back roads at times. Tour lasts approx. 3.5-hours (there is a bathroom stop along the way, but requires walking approx. 50 yards or so). Limited space. $15 per person. -
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND
9:00AM - WATERFALL 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. $15 per person.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - ISLANDS (free event): A tennis coach at a luxurious island resort meets an enigmatic tourist whom he feels he's met before. Tension and attraction starts to grow, until her husband disappears, leaving him as a suspect. Please note this film is not rated. BYO treats.
4:00-8:00PM - KITCHEN'S CREPES FOOD TRUCK - Enjoy sweet or savory crepes. KitchensCrepes.com for menu. Located outside the Main Lobby.
7:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU (free event): The latest from the Star Wars universe. Rated PG-13. BYO treats. -
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
***OUR ACTIVITIES STAFF WILL BE TAKING SOME MUCH DESERVED TIME OFF TODAY, SO PLEASE EXCUSE THE LACK OF OFFERINGS***
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - MINIONS & MONSTERS (free event): The latest from the Minions gang! Rated PG. BYO treats.
7:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - THE END OF OAK STREET (free event): After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK 40 (10/04-10/11)
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
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-12:30PM - 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 - HOPPERS (free event): Mabel goes undercover into the animal kingdom and learns about the lives of animals all around her. Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:30PM - FOLIAGE HIKE ON THE SERENDIPITY TRAIL: The Serendipity Loop is a hidden gem right in the backyard of Loon Mountain. This gently rolling loop winds through a scenic mixed forest, offering peaceful surroundings, mountain & river views, and well-maintained paths. This easy/moderate hike is a little over 2-miles (round-trip) on a well-maintained path. $10 per person.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (free event): The classic that started it all! Rated PG. BYO treats.
3:00-8:00PM - KITCHEN'S CREPES FOOD TRUCK - Enjoy a selection of sweet or savory crepes. KitchensCrepes.com for menu. Located outside the Main Lobby.
5:00PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
7:00-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We have our own soft serve machine! Located in the Tours Room attached to the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk if you can't find it). Offering cones, cups, sundaes, and soda floats. Pricing varies.
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.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - THRESHOLD (free event): A documentary of Olympic gold medalist and most decorated American cross-country skier ever, Jessie Diggins, and the struggle behind her smile– a painful fight with an eating disorder at the peak of her career. This film is not rated. BYO treats. -
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
1:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - JUMANJI (free event): The original! Partially filmed in New Hampshire. This film is rated PG. BYO treats.
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE- BACK TO THE FUTURE (free event): The original! Rated PG. BYO treats.
4:30PM - TOTE BAG CRAFT: Customize your own canvas tote bag. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
6:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - DISCLOSURE DAY (free event): Steven Spielberg directs the story of how humans came to realize the truth about alien intelligence. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
7:00PM - 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. Also, be aware that we will be travelling on bumpy back roads at times. Tour lasts approx. 3.5-hours (there is a bathroom stop along the way, but requires walking approx. 50 yards or so). Limited space. $15 per person. -
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - TOY STORY 5 (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:00PM - FOLIAGE KAYAK 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 - the largest undeveloped body of water in the state. 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, and find a private cove or secret beach. Previous experience is not necessary. Choose from single or tandem kayaks. Return to resort by approx. 4:30pm. Discounted price of $39 per person ($12+ savings per person exclusively for Pollard Brook guests).
4:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - POWER BALLAD (free event): A feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition. Starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. Please note this film is rated R. BYO treats.
5:00PM - KITE CRAFT: Customize and decorate your own kite. Then go fly it! Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
7:00PM - FAMILY FEUD NIGHT FOR CASH: Instead of "fact-based" trivia questions and answers, we surveyed the nation with a series of questions. Teams compete by trying to guess the top answers! We'll be playing for cash prizes. $5 per person (CASH ONLY). Located in the movie theater. Please sign up in advance if possible.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - THE DINK (free event): Desperate to save a struggling country club and earn his father's respect, a washed-up tennis pro is compelled to do the unthinkable: play pickleball. Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
9:00AM - SCENIC FOLIAGE BUS TOUR: During this interpretive historical tour we’ll visit a few of our favorite “secret" spots known for impressive scenery. Along the way, your guide will provide information about the Old Man of the Mountain, ski history, NH wildlife, and the iconic Hollywood actress Bette Davis (who was a local resident during the height of her fame). We'll also stop at Harman's Cheese Shop for a little shopping. Very little walking is necessary, but we'll be on and off of the bus for photo opportunities. Limited space. Approx. 3-hour tour. $15 per person.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - MOANA (free event): The new live-action Disney movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. BYO treats.
1:30PM - BIRCH GROVE & COVERED BRIDGE WALK: We'll head out for an easy/short walk to an iconic grove of white birch trees, as well as a covered bridge or two. Less than 1-mile of easy walking is required. Return to resort by approx. 4:00pm. $15 per person.
3:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - ISLANDS (free event): A tennis coach at a luxurious island resort meets an enigmatic tourist whom he feels he's met before. Tension and attraction starts to grow, until her husband disappears, leaving him as a suspect. Please note this film is not rated. BYO treats.
5:00PM - WREATH MAKING: We'll provide all the necessary supplies to customize and decorate a 10" grapevine wreath. Choose from an autumn theme or floral design. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
7:00PM - BINGO FOR CASH: Join us for classic bingo. We'll be playing for cash prizes. $5 per board (CASH ONLY). Located in the movie theater. Please sign up in advance if possible.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - MAYDAY (free event): A new action comedy about a U.S. Navy pilot (Ryan Reynolds) on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent (Kenneth Branagh). Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
9:00AM - COVERED BRIDGE BUS TOUR: On this tour we'll visit scenic vistas, one of the oldest general stores in America, and picturesque covered bridges (including the longest in the state of NH). Approx. 3-hour tour. $15 per person.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
3:00-8:00PM - KITCHEN'S CREPES FOOD TRUCK - Enjoy sweet or savory crepes. KitchensCrepes.com for menu. Located outside the Main Lobby.
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - JURASSIC PARK (free event): The original from 1993. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
7:00-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We have our own soft serve machine! Located in the Tours Room attached to the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk if you can't find it). Offering cones, cups, sundaes, and soda floats. Pricing varies.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - THE END OF OAK STREET (free event): After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings. Rated PG-13. BYO treats. -
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
1:30PM - ANIMAL "ADOPTION" CEREMONY: Select your very own stuffed animal friend to adopt and keep forever. We offer a number of different woodland animals like moose, bear, fox, beaver, and more (first-come, first-served). Located in the movie theater. $10 per animal.
2:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - MINIONS & MONSTERS (free event): The latest from the Minions gang! Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:30PM - WREATH MAKING: We'll provide all the necessary supplies to customize and decorate a 10" grapevine wreath. Choose from an autumn theme or floral design. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - NAPLOEAN DYNAMITE (free event): The cult comedy classic! Rated PG. BYO treats.
4:30PM - TOTE BAG CRAFT: Customize your own canvas tote bag. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
7:00-8:00PM - POLLARD BROOK ICE CREAM SHOP: We have our own soft serve machine! Located in the Tours Room attached to the Main Lobby (ask the Front Desk if you can't find it). Offering cones, cups, sundaes, and soda floats. Pricing varies.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - COYOTE VS. ACME (free event): After enduring years of malfunctioning products, Wile E. Coyote teams up with a local personal injury attorney to take on ACME. Rated PG. BYO treats.


