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 3rd - 10am - 8pm
  • Saturday, December 4th - 10am - 6pm
  • Sunday, December 5th - 10am - 4pm
Support the Contoocook Riverway Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization: A portion of sale proceeds 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.

​Railroad Tiny Homes on Display in the Park

Roundhouse Workshop will once again have their railroad style tiny homes on display- but this time, in the Riverway Park! Tour three tow-able, reproduction 1880s style railroad cars custom-built by The Roundhouse Workshop. Walk through their Caboose Tiny House, grab a local brew in their Boxcar Pub and browse gifts in a Caboose storefront. 

Family Photos

Get your family photos right here at the depot! The platform of the coach makes a great backdrop, and for a suggested donation of just $15, you can stop by with the family or furry friend to get your digital photograph! Donate $15 or more and receive a limited edition passenger coach golden ticket!
  • Saturday, December 4th - 10am - 2pm
  • Sunday, December 5th - 10am - 12pm+

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, December 4th - 6:30pm

Vintage Sleigh Display

The holiday season would be amiss without the beautifully restoring sleighs from Forever Green Farm! On display throughout the village and highlighted here at the depot will be over a dozen gorgeous sleighs to view and admire.

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: contact@contoocookdepot.org