An Entire Weekend Full of Holiday Cheer!

Artisan Craft Show

It's your favorite time of year and the annual artisan craft show suits all of your holiday shopping needs! Our museum is transformed into a local artisan, holiday themed, pop-up shop! Plenty of goods and gifts for everyone on your list. 
  • Friday, December 1st - 10am - 8pm
  • Saturday, December 2nd - 10am - 6pm
  • Sunday, December 3rd - 10am - 4pm

Support the Contoocook Riverway Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit organizatioN

A portion of sale proceeds from the Artisan Craft Show benefits the operations of the museum and continued maintenance of our historic destination. Additional donations are always accepted. Please visit our Give page for more information.

A Magical Evening In the Park
Saturday Dec. 2Nd 4-8pm

  • Beer Garden
  • Food
  • Hot Cocoa
  • Tree Lighting
  • SANTA
  • and More!
Visit the Discover Contoocook website for more details!

Online Auction Begins Dec 1st

Our online auction fundraiser begins on December 1st! Visit our auction site page here or click the following link to explore all the great items to bid on! Help us raise funds to restore the railroad passenger coach!

Auction Link: ​https://contoocookdepot.betterworld.org/auctions/contoocook-railroad-museum-fundr-3

Polar Express Reading

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Join us on the passenger coach for our traditional reading of the Polar Express! This free event will follow the annual tree lighting ceremony taking place at the gazebo.
  • ​Saturday, Dec. 2nd - 7pm

Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale
Looking for your family Christmas tree and support a great cause? The Hopkinton Lions Club is once again selling Christmas Trees for their annual fundraiser. Visit the depot parking lot every weekend after Thanksgiving to get yours! 
  • Saturdays - 9am - 3pm
  • Sundays - 9am - 3pm
​Event Location: Contoocook Railroad Museum
896 Main Street, Contoocook Village, NH 03229
​Directions: I-89 to Exit 6. Turn North on to Maple Street (Route 127) for 1.5 miles to the center of the village. Parking is available at the municipal parking lot straight ahead.
FOR INFORMATION:
Email at: [email protected]