The Bretzfelder Park Family Educational series is presented each year in winter and summer by the Forest Society and the Bretzfelder Park Committee. Many of the programs take place in the Tanya Tellman Pavilion at the park, named after the Forest Society's 2020 Conservationist of the Year.
Bretzfelder Summer Series 2026 Schedule
All programs start at 6:00pm. RSVP's are appreciated but not required. Walk-ins are welcome; those registered will receive updates about any changes. RSVP here!
August 5, 2026 - Bretzfelder Park
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August 12, 2026 - Bretzfelder Park
Program Information coming soon
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - The Rocks
Vista & Vibes Music Festival
Spend a summer evening under the open sky at the amphitheater at The Rocks with the high-energy sounds of the Wicked Smart Horn Band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, relax with friends and family, and enjoy an unforgettable outdoor concert filled with lively horn-driven music in a beautiful mountain setting.
August 26, 2026 - Bretzfelder Park
The Pine Tree Riot
Discover how the Eastern White Pine became a powerful symbol of resistance in the years leading up to the American Revolution. This program explores the 1772 Pine Tree Riot in Weare and the opposition to the King’s Broad Arrow Policy, which reserved the tallest pines for the British Royal Navy. Learn how these events helped spark revolutionary sentiment in New England and shaped the fight for independence. Presented by forest historian and retired U.S. Forest Service naturalist David Govatski.