Pollard Brook Activities
Week 22 (05/31-06/07) and Week 23 (06/07-06/14)
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 22 (05/31-06/07)
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MONDAY, JUNE 1ST
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: The Cog is now open to the summit of Mt. Washington! We sell discounted adult Cog tickets for $77.00 each (discount is not valid on Saturdays, holidays, and other peak periods). We'll also be available for general concierge hours to answer questions. Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby or you may call us at EXT-470.
1:00PM - GUIDED WALK TO LOON MOUNTAIN (free event): Join us for a walk on the paved 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.
1:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE WILD ROBOT (free event): Roz, a free-spirited robot crash lands on an unpopulated planet. Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:00PM - KITE CRAFT: Customize and decorate your own kite. Then go fly it! Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - REBUILDING (free event): After wildfires take his ranch, cowboy Dusty winds up in a FEMA camp, finding community with others, including his daughter and ex-wife. This film is 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.
4:30-5:30PM - DIRTY SODA BAR: Dirty soda is a customizable drink consisting of soda mixed with flavored syrups, cream, citrus, and other add-ins. Come grab a refreshing beverage! Located in the Main Lobby. $5 each.
6:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON'T (free event): The Four Horseman return for another heist. 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.
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.
7:30-8:30PM - CAMPFIRE AND S'MORES: We'll have s'mores for sale by the campfire (located in the backyard near the tennis courts). Weather dependent.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - 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. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND
9:00AM - GUIDED WALK AT QUINCY BOG NATURAL AREA: This is a fairly easy 1.25-mile walk (round-trip) with plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities and serene scenery. Appropriate outerwear recommended. $10 per person.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS (free event): The new one! This film is rated PG. BYO treats.
1:00PM - TOTE BAG CRAFT: Customize your own canvas tote bag. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
2:30PM - 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.
3:00PM - AIR-DRY CLAY CRAFT: Create your own sculpture using air-dry clay. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
4:00-6:00PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: We sell discounted adult Cog tickets for $77.00 (discount not valid on Saturdays, holidays, and other peak periods). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
7:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE (free event): A mysterious man arrives at a Los Angeles diner claiming to be from the future. His mission is to recruit a specific group of people to travel with him through time to help avert an apocalypse brought on by artificial intelligence. Struggling to convince them of his plan, he resorts to taking them hostage for a single night in order to save the world. Please note this film is rated R. BYO treats.
7:45PM - 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, JUNE 3RD
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. $10 per person.
1:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - ZOOTOPIA 2 (free event): The new one! 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. Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended. Minimum of 4 participants required or event may be cancelled. $10 per person.
2:00PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
3:00PM - KITE CRAFT: Customize and decorate your own kite. Then go fly it! Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - FAMILY PLAN 2 (free event): Dan (Mark Wahlberg) has planned the perfect vacation for his family to celebrate overseas until a mysterious figure from his past shows up with unfinished business. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
4:30PM - FUN PAINT: Bring your creative inspiration and we'll supply the canvas, paint, and stencils (good for adults and children). 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 - FACKHAM HALL (free event): A spoof that crosses Downton Abbey with Airplane! and Monty Python. This film follows lovable pick-pocket Eric Noone as he lands a job at a unique English manor house. He quickly rises through the ranks, and a forbidden romance with lady-of-the-house Rose Davenport blossoms. But when an unexpected murder occurs, Eric gets framed. Please note this film is rated R. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH
8:30-9:00AM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: We sell discounted adult Cog tickets for $77.00 (discount not valid on Saturdays, holidays, and other peak periods). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
9:00AM - 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 12:30pm. Discounted price of $39 per person ($10 savings per person exclusively for Pollard Brook guests).
1:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE LION KING (free event): The original animated version from 1994. Rated G. BYO treats.
1:30-2:30PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: We sell discounted adult Cog tickets for $77.00 (discount not valid on Saturdays, holidays, and other peak periods). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
3:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - SOBO (free event): This adventure documentary follows thru-hiker Matt Lyons on his two-year mission to finish the Pacific Crest Trail. Battling injuries, loneliness, and the wild beauty of the backcountry. Please note this film is not rated. BYO treats.
7:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - PROJECT HAIL MARY (free event): When Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up, he’s on a spaceship light-years from Earth with no memory of his past. Alone, he slowly begins to piece together his mission and comes to understand that the future of humanity relies on him. Please note this film is 2hr36m in length. Rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH
8:30-9:30AM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: We sell discounted adult Cog tickets for $77.00 (discount not valid on Saturdays, holidays, and other peak periods). 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, 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.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - WICKED: FOR GOOD (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:00-2:00PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS AND CONCIERGE HOURS: We sell discounted adult Cog tickets for $77.00 (discount not valid on Saturdays, holidays, and other peak periods). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
1:00PM - 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 and some of the most picturesque scenery in the region. This 1-mile hike (round-trip) is labeled as moderate; however, you will encounter continuous uphill walking with some steeper pitches in places, as well as possible muddy sections). You will work up a sweat. Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended. $10 per person.
4:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - OUTCOME (free event): Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves), Hollywood's poster child since age six, is not okay. When he learns about an extortion plot tied to a mysterious video, Reef preemptively sets out on a redemption tour to avoid getting cancelled. Please note this film is rated R. 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 - RENTAL FAMILY (free event): Brendan Fraser plays a struggling American actor who lives alone in Tokyo. He decides to try out for a rental family agency, in which he is hired to play different roles in random people’s lives. As he develops relationships and has fleeting moments of connection, Philip begins to lose touch with what is real and what is performance. This film is rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but 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. -
SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH
9:00AM - FUN PAINT: Bring your creative inspiration and we'll supply the canvas, paint, & stencils (good for adults and children). Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
11:00AM - KITE CRAFT: Customize and decorate your own kite. Then go fly it! Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HOPPERS (free event): Mabel has a peculiar power; she can transport her mind into the body of another being. Choosing a specially designed robotic beaver, Mabel goes undercover into the animal kingdom and learns about the lives of animals all around her. 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 under the carport outside the Main Lobby. $10 per shirt.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - 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.
4:00PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
4:30-5:30PM - DIRTY SODA BAR: Dirty soda is a customizable drink consisting of soda mixed with flavored syrups, cream, citrus, and other add-ins. Come grab a refreshing beverage! Located in the Main Lobby. $5 each.
6:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE (free event): The new one! Rated PG. 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.
7:30-8:30PM - CAMPFIRE AND S'MORES: We'll have s'mores for sale by the campfire (located in the backyard near the tennis courts). Weather dependent.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - ANACONDA (free event): Paul Rudd and Jack Black are best friends in this meta-reboot. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK 23 (06/07-06/14)
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MONDAY, JUNE 8TH
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: The Cog is now open to the summit of Mt. Washington! We sell discounted adult Cog tickets for $77.00 each (discount is not valid on Saturdays, holidays, and other peak periods). We'll also be available for general concierge hours to answer questions. Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby or you may call us at EXT-470.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE WILD ROBOT (free event): Roz, a free-spirited robot crash lands on an unpopulated planet. Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:30PM - GUIDED HIKE AT QUINCY BOG NATURAL AREA: This is a fairly easy 1.25-mile walk (round-trip) with plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities and serene scenery. $10 per person.
2:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - REBUILDING (free event): After wildfires take his ranch, cowboy Dusty winds up in a FEMA camp, finding community with others, including his daughter and ex-wife. This film is rated PG. BYO treats.
3:00PM - HOMEMADE CANDLES: Create & customize your own scented soy candle in a mason jar. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
4:00PM - KITE CRAFT: Customize and decorate your own kite. Then go fly it! Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
6:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON'T (free event): The Four Horseman return for another heist. 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.
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.
7:30-8:30PM - CAMPFIRE AND S'MORES: We'll have s'mores for sale by the campfire (located in the backyard near the tennis courts). Weather dependent.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - 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. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH
8:30-9:00AM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS: Adult Cog tickets are $77.00 (not valid on Saturdays and other peak periods). See the Concierge in the Main Lobby.
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. $10 per person.
1:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS (free event): The new one! This film is rated PG. BYO treats.
3:00PM - 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.
3:30PM - TOTE BAG CRAFT: Customize your own canvas tote bag. Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
5:00-6:00PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS: Adult Cog tickets are $77.00 (not valid on Saturdays and other peak periods). See the Concierge in the Main Lobby.
7:00PM - MOVIE NIGHT - PROJECT HAIL MARY (free event): When Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up, he’s on a spaceship light-years from Earth with no memory of his past. Alone, he slowly begins to piece together his mission and comes to understand that the future of humanity relies on him. Please note this film is 2hr36m in length. 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, JUNE 10TH
9:00-9:30AM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS: Adult Cog tickets are $77.00 (not valid on Saturdays and other peak periods). See the Concierge in the Main Lobby.
9:30AM - GUIDED HIKE TO "THE BEST VIEW IN NH": Join us for one of the most unique & exclusive walks in the region. This favorite, secret spot in Sugar Hill is off-the-radar and traditionally inaccessible to the public. The area is steeped in rich history, but the real pay-off is sweeping vistas of the Presidential range. We think it resembles the scenery from the movie The Sound of Music. This is approx. a 1-mile walk with some minor ups-and-downs. Return at approx. 12:00PM. Minimum of 4 participants required or event may be cancelled. $15 per person.
1:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - ZOOTOPIA 2 (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:00PM - 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.
2:00-2:30PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS: Adult Cog tickets are $77.00 (not valid on Saturdays and other peak periods). See the Concierge in the Main Lobby.
4:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - FAMILY PLAN 2 (free event): Dan (Mark Wahlberg) has planned the perfect vacation for his family to celebrate overseas until a mysterious figure from his past shows up with unfinished business. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
5:00PM - FUN PAINT: Bring your creative inspiration and we'll supply the canvas, paint, and stencils (good for adults and children). 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 - FACKHAM HALL (free event): A spoof that crosses Downton Abbey with Airplane! and Monty Python. This film follows lovable pick-pocket Eric Noone as he rises through the ranks of a unique English manor house. Please note this film is rated R. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH
8:30-9:00AM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS: Adult Cog tickets are $77.00 (not valid on Saturdays and other peak periods). 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 - 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 kayaks, tandem kayaks, or paddleboards. Return to resort by 12:30pm. Discounted price of $39 per person ($12+ savings per person exclusively for Pollard Brook guests).
1:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE LION KING (free event): The original animated version from 1994. Rated G. BYO treats.
2:00PM - SUPER SECRET HIKE AND ICE CREAM: Mt. Agassiz is a former tourist attraction that went defunct in the 1960s, but provides a completely different perspective of Franconia Notch than you have likely ever seen before. This guided hike is 1.5-miles (round-trip) on an old paved road; however, the road is not graded, climbs steadily uphill, and is very steep in places. A higher level of agility & stamina is required - you will work up a sweat. Appropriate outerwear and footwear recommended. Afterwards, we'll head to Super Secret Ice Cream in Bethlehem, NH (a James Beard Award semifinalist for three consecutive years). $10 per person (does not include cost of ice cream).
2:00-2:30PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS: Adult Cog tickets are $77.00 (not valid on Saturdays and other peak periods). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
3:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - SOBO (free event): This adventure documentary follows thru-hiker Matt Lyons on his two-year mission to finish the Pacific Crest Trail. Battling injuries, loneliness, and the wild beauty of the backcountry. Please note this film is not rated. BYO treats.
7:00PM - BINGO FOR CASH AND PRIZES: Join us for an hour of classic bingo. We'll be playing for fun prizes and cash. $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 - GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE (free event): A mysterious man arrives at a Los Angeles diner claiming to be from the future. His mission is to recruit a specific group of people to travel with him through time to help avert an apocalypse brought on by artificial intelligence. Rated R. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH
9:00-9:30AM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS: Adult Cog tickets are $77.00 (not valid on Saturdays and other peak periods). 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, 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.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - WICKED: FOR GOOD (free event): The new one! Rated PG. BYO treats.
1:00-2:00PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS: Adult Cog tickets are $77.00 (not valid on Saturdays & other peak periods). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
1:00PM - 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 and some of the most picturesque scenery in the region. This 1-mile hike (round-trip) is labeled as moderate; however, you will encounter continuous uphill walking with some steeper pitches in places, as well as possible muddy sections). You will work up a sweat. $10 per person.
4:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - OUTCOME (free event): Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves), Hollywood's poster child since age six, is not okay. When he learns about an extortion plot tied to a mysterious video, Reef preemptively sets out on a redemption tour to avoid getting cancelled. Please note this film is rated R. BYO treats.
5:00PM - AIR-DRY CLAY CRAFT: Create your own sculpture using air-dry clay. 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 - RENTAL FAMILY (free event): Brendan Fraser plays a struggling American actor who lives alone in Tokyo. He decides to try out for a rental family agency, in which he is hired to play different roles in random people’s lives. As he develops relationships and has fleeting moments of connection, Philip begins to lose touch with what is real and what is performance. This film is rated PG-13. Complimentary popcorn will be served if time allows, but BYO treats. -
SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH
9:00AM - FUN PAINT: Bring your creative inspiration and we'll supply the canvas, paint, & stencils (good for adults and children). Located in the Fun Factory. $5 per craft.
11:00AM - KITE CRAFT: Customize and decorate your own kite. Then go fly it! Limited space and supplies. Located in the Fun Factory. $10 per craft.
12:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - HOPPERS (free event): Mabel has a peculiar power; she can transport her mind into the body of another being. Choosing a specially designed robotic beaver, Mabel goes undercover into the animal kingdom and learns about the lives of animals all around her. Rated PG. BYO treats.
2:00-3:00PM - HANDMADE SNOW CONES - We'll be offering fresh snow cones featuring multiple flavors. Located in the Main Lobby. $3 each.
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 under the carport outside the Main Lobby. $10 per shirt.
3:30PM - MATINEE MOVIE - FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH (free event): Two siblings travel multiple continents to solve the riddle explorers have puzzled over for centuries. Rated PG-13. 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.
4:30-5:30PM - RESERVE DISCOUNTED COG RAILWAY TICKETS: Adult Cog tickets are $77.00 (not valid Saturdays and other peak periods). Located at the Concierge Desk in the Main Lobby.
6:00PM - MATINEE MOVIE - THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE (free event): The new one! Rated PG. 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.
7:30-8:30PM - CAMPFIRE AND S'MORES: We'll have s'mores for sale by the campfire (located in the backyard near the tennis courts). Weather dependent.
8:30PM - MOVIE NIGHT - ANACONDA (free event): Paul Rudd and Jack Black are best friends in this meta-reboot. Rated PG-13. BYO treats.
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