| The 2026 Lake Winnipesaukee Winter Carnival will take place across a series of days in February 2026, with events staged in key lakeshore towns including Wolfeboro, Alton Bay, and Meredith. |
Typical hours run from late morning through mid-afternoon (e.g. 10 a.m. to 3 or 4 p.m.), though some evening or nighttime special events (ice sculptures, lantern walks, fireworks) may run later (exact schedule to be confirmed). In Alton Bay, the local Winter Carnival is slated for February 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. VisitNH.gov. Wolfeboro’s Parks & Recreation lists “Winter Carnival” among its annual offerings, coordinated through the town recreation department. wolfeboronh.us In past years, carnival events in Wolfeboro, Meredith, and Alton Bay have been coordinated loosely as a “circuit” of winter-lake fun across the region. Lake Winnipesaukee. Alton Bay Seaplane Base and Ice Runway ! The only plowed ice runway in the continental US. Generally open from January until March, when the ice reaches a thickness of at least 12 inches.