These were our 3 runner-ups for top picks this weekend, all on Saturday!
If you're feeling sprightly you might have a chance of hitting all of them.........
7th annual Snowshoe Festival, Enfield Shaker Museum, 10 am to 3 pm
Enjoy snowshoeing on your own or join an LL Bean Snowshoe Clinic - Dog sled rides, lunch, museum tours, toasting marshmallows and much more will be on during the day. There will also be a chance to tour the Smith Pond Shaker Forest with Alision Marchione of the Upper Valley Land Trust, recently purchased by the event's sponsor, The Brundage Foundation. Click here for more info or visit their Facebook page.
Cost: Adults: $12, Ages 13 to 17: $8, Ages 5 to 12: $5, Children under 5: Free, Families of three or more (parents or guardians with children under 18): $25. Team Rates: Adults and Teens: 10 or fewer: $50, 11 or more: $100.
AND/OR
Head across the street to the 'Winter Wing Ding' on the lake!
Sponsored by Enfeild Village, noon to 4 pm
Bring your skis, skates or just warm mittens for making snowmen. Mason Racing will give demos on their 'fat bikes' and Kitewing will be on hand to help you experience some windpower on your sliders of choice! There will also be a firepit (compliments of the Mascoma Sailing Club) and, of course, S'mores. More info here.
For outdoor fun with less wildlife but a bit more 'wild'........
22nd Annual Occom Pond Party!!
Saturday Feb 10th 12-3
Find out more on their Facebook page